江苏省部分市2022-2023学年高三下学期期初考试英语试题汇编：阅读理解（含解析）

江苏省部分市
2022-2023学年高三下学期期初考试英语试题分类汇编
阅读理解
江苏省通泰镇徐连宿淮7市2022-2023学年高三下学期期初联考英语试卷
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
Starting to write short stories: An online workshop with Stuart Evers
It is a common misconception that writing a short story is easier than crafting(构思) a longer form piece of fiction. Though they have fewer words, as a writer you have less time and space on the page to both capture the imagination of your readers and craft a journey for your characters that has a beginning, middle and end.
In this highly practical workshop with award-winning writer Stuart Evers, you will know about the fundamentals of the short story writing — from building tension to creating a current of events that invites interest — for constructing a story that has the emotional heft of a novel, as well as breathing life into characters that are authentic and full.
Regardless of your skill set or experience, under Stuart's expert guidance, you will take the first crucial steps in short storytelling so that you will have a newfound confidence in your ability to continue crafting short stories, far beyond the course.
Course content
What makes a short story
How to generate ideas for short stories
How to turn something from a situation into a story
Writing techniques that can be put into practice instantly
Post-class learning material that includes short story reading list
Course Details
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 6pm-9pm GMT
80 plus 4. 25 booking fee
A catch-up recording will be shared after he class and will be available for two weeks.
This master class is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, you will be sent a link to the workshop 24 hours and 30 minutes before the start time.
21. What does the workshop with Stuart Evers focus on
A. Adding more words in a limited time and space.
B. Developing essential short story writing skills.
C. Planning a complete journey with the readers.
D. Distinguishing between a short story and a novel.
22. What is said about Stuart's masterclass
A. It is demanding but rewarding.
B. It will be replayed in two months.
C. It will be free to foreigners online.
D. It is practical and confidence-building.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A short story. B. A livestream website.
C. An academic article. D. An examination paper.
B
It is an unpleasant extinction that will change the world and how people communicate: within 20 years, two thirds of all the planet's languages will be dead.
Experts agree that nothing can stop it happening but one academic is trying her hardest to slow it down. Professor Antonella Sorace is one of a growing number who believe learning a second language has enormous untapped benefits for the human brain. This is true not only for young children but also for adults and people at risk from dementia(痴呆), where research consistently shows that learning a new language could delay the start of the disease for four to five years — a better result than with any medication to date.
It is those benefits of bilingualism(双语)that should encourage us to preserve and protect Europe's minority languages — Gaelic, Manx, Cornish and Ulster Scots, she says.
Already her work and the project she founded three years ago in Edinburgh, Bilingualism Matters — now expanding across Europe and in the US — have convinced the Scottish government to introduce languages to primary schools. From 2023 all Scottish children will be learning a language other than English in their first year at school, with two other languages to be introduced later.
Bilingualism Matters is also working to encourage businesses to consider the benefits of their staff learning languages. “In business, people say ‘English is the language of business, why would I need to learn another language '” said Sorace. “Maybe it would mean you could do better business. ”
Just as disappearing forests take with them secrets of undiscovered medicines, disappearing languages can take the key to a longer and better quality of life. The first battle is to unpick the popular assumption that bilingualism might damage children's brains . There were even suggestions it could encourage schizophrenia (精神分裂症) .
Study after study has shown the opposite to be true, says Sorace. “These prejudices are deeply rooted, but we are perhaps halfway to persuading people that the brain can cope. Then we have to persuade people that it is actually of benefit. ”
24. What will happen to the majority of the world’s languages
A. They will become extinct in decade
B. They will be learnt by more academics
C. They will prevent the risk of dementia
D. They will hep people better communicate
25. What's Bilingualism Matters intended to do2
A. Find a replacement for English.
B. Teach businesses marketing skills.
C. Promote minority language learning.
D. Influence governments' policy making.
26. What's the top priority in preserving minority languages
A. Getting rid of people's fear for mental illnesses
B. Finding the key to promoting people's welfare.
C. Unlocking the secrets of undiscovered medicines.
D. Correcting the misconception about Bilingualism,
27. Which can be the best title for the text
A. The benefits of Bilingualism
B. The founding of Bilingualism Matters
C. A new challenge facing language teaching
D. A professor fighting to save minority languages
C
There is such a thing as a free lunch, it turns out, as long as you don't mind too much what it is. Tamara Wilson found hers a few streets away from her west London home — and as well as picking up some unwanted bread and fruit that would otherwise be thrown away, she made a new friend.
Wilson is one of 3. 4 million people around the world using an app designed to encourage people to give away rather than throw away surplus(剩余的) food. “It's such a small thing, but it makes me feel good and my neighbour feel good. And a lot of small acts can end up making a big difference, ” she said.
The last few years have seen an explosion in creative ways to tackle food waste by linking supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and individual households to local communities. Olio, the app used by Wilson, saw a fivefold increase in listings during 2022,and the signs are that this rapid growth is continuing into 2023,said Tessa Clarke, its CEO and co-founder.
About a third of all food produced globally is wasted, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Almost 1.4billion hectares of land——close to 30% of the world's agricultural land -- is dedicated to producing food that is never eaten, and the carbon footprint of food wastage makes it the third contributor of CO2.Reducing food waste is one of the most effective ways of tackling the global climate crisis.
Olio, Clarke said, was an attempt to change this on a small, local scale. "The app connects people with others who have surplus food but don't have anyone to give it to because so many people are disconnected from their communities." Users of Olio post images of surplus food that others in the neighbourhood might want. Olio also has a network of 24,000 volunteers who collect surplus food from local supermarkets and stores for app users to claim.
Despite the success of the app, it was hard to make a difference to the huge scale of food waste, Clarke added. "Even though we're doing well, we've only scratched the surface（触及表面）.But if everyone makes small changes in the world，we'd dramatically reduce the amount of food that ends up in bins（垃圾桶）. "
28. What does the author want to show by telling Wilson's story
A. People tend to use apps to order food.
B. People prefer to make friends on apps.
C. People find a high-tech fix to food waste.
D. People show more concern for each other.
29. What's the consequence of food waste according to the text
A. Global warming B. Loss of land.
C. World hunger. D. Poverty and inequality.
30. What does Olio do to help tackle food waste
A. It sells surplus food to those in need.
B. It allows volunteers to stay connected.
C. It provides a platform for people to promote food.
D. It fills the information gap between green communities.
31. What does Clarke think of the work on reducing food waste globally
A. It is a great success. B. It requires joint efforts.
C. It is beyond human power. D. It has won public support.
D
While the benefits of Zoom and other videoconferencing tools made them absolutely essential in the pandemic(疫情), the research suggests that heavy reliance on the technology comes at a cost to creative thinking.
Brucks at Columbia University and her team started their investigation when manger reported having trouble innovating with remote workers. Brucks doubted whether videoconferencing was a factor, suspecting that difficulties coordinating (协调)large, global teams online might be to blame instead.
To find out, the researchers analysed ideas for new products generated by l, 490 engineers for a multinational company. The engineers, who were in Finland, Hungay, India, Israel and Portugal, were randomly paired up and given an hour or so to brains products either in person or over videoconferencing. They then selected their best idea.
Writing in Nature, the researchers report that the engineers produced more ideas and more innovative ideas, when working face to face. “They are not only generating a large number of creative ideas, but their best idea is better, ”Brucks said. Virtual teams were just as good at selecting the best ideas from a bunch as those that met in person.
“Visual focus is a huge component of cognitive(认知) focus. When you're focused on the screen and ignoring the rest of the environment, that affects how you approach the task" said Brucks. “It's uniquely bad for creativity because it's inhibiting broader exploration,
Brucks said the impact on the real world “could be huge”, leading to a division of labour between face-to-face and virtual meetings that could “permanently reshape the office and work schedules” . But she urged businesses to be cautious, because if virtual meetings are cheaper than in-person ones, they may still be more cost-effective.
Asked for tips, Brucks said people could save more creative tasks for in-person meetings or turn off their camera when coming up with ideas. “I think it unlocks more creative thinking, ”she said.
32. Why did Brucks conduct the research
A. To prove her assumption. B. To clarify a new concept.
C. To make a comparison. D. To explain a rule.
33. What is the finding of the research
A. Face-to-face gatherings promote cross-culture ties.
B. Workers think less creatively in virtual meetings.
C. Individual work generates more innovative ideas.
D. Videoconferencing has an irreplaceable role.
34. What does the underlined word “inhibiting” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Encouraging. B. Requiring. C. Beginning. D. Preventing.
35. What does Brucks say about virtual meetings
A. They should be used accordingly.
B. They'll make office workers divided.
C. They'll give way to in-person meetings.
D. They help businesses run more efficiently.
江苏省扬州市2022-2023学年高三下学期开学考试英语试题
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
There's no shortage of health food trends on TikTok, but which ones are actually sensible And should you skip any of them altogether We asked registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto, and here's what you need to know.
Emily Mariko's Salmon Bowl
Made with rice, baked salmon, soy sauce and spicy mayo—and to be clear, there are a lot of different variations of it online—this passes Rissetto's test because it's healthy, fast, easy and has good flavor.
Rissetto says that while she would recommend this recipe, she would also suggest changing the white rice for brown rice for increased nutrients and more fiber.
Healthy Cookie Dough
Cookie dough that's healthy This is too good to be true, right The answer is probably yes.
Rissctto says that while this may be healthy, it probably docsn't taste good.
“I'm certain this tastes like cardboard, ”she said. “If you don't care about taste—then this is for you. ”
Lettuce Water For Sleep
While harmless, the TikTok trend of pouring boiling water over romaine lettuce leaves to make
“lettuce water” for better sleep probably won't cure your sleep disorder—and it probably doesn't taste great, either.
“This is not a thing. There's no evidence to prove it, ”Rissetto said. “Instead, steep a banana peel in boiling water to help aid with sleep. ”
Nature's Cereal
As Rissetto points out, it's basically a fruit smoothie bowl.
“I am all for having berries and coconut water, ”she said. "Nutrition-wise, this has lots of vitamins, antioxidants and fiber. It's basically a fruit salad that would be super refreshing on a hot day or post-workout ”
21. What is special about Emily Mariko's salmon bowl
A. It doesn't taste great. B. It is good for health.
C. Its recipe is not fixed. D. It uses two kinds of rice.
22. Which recipe doesn't Rissetto recommend
A. Emily Mariko's salmon bowl. B. Healthy cookie dough.
C. Lettuce water for sleep. D. Nature's cereal.
23. Which food suits you best after playing a football match
A. Emily Mariko's salmon bowl B. Healthy cookie dough.
C. Lettuce water for sleep. D. Nature's cereal.
B
Andy Kong has worked very hard to get to where he is today. He credits becoming a millionaire by 20 to his strict Asian parents who tutored him at a young age by working for the family.
Kong, of Danville, Virginia, started working when he was only nine. English wasn't a strong suit for Andy's parents, and that's where he was able to assist his family the most. After school and on weekends he would help out at their family-owned restaurant and nail salons. Not only did he do the labor work, but he was also involved in creating online ads. This was his introduction to the world of online business.
Andy started his Amazon business in the eighth grade. When he learned about Amazon
Dropshipping(代发货模式) from a kid he saw on Instagram, he got inspired and decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the store eventually got shut down because he was impatient with the growth. Instead of considering it a failure, he viewed this experience as a life lesson and learned from his mistakes. Meanwhile, his parents never stopped trying to talk him into focusing on school and their retail business.
“The biggest challenge when starting a business is getting someone to believe in you, ”Andy says. He pushed through and did things for himself even when his loved ones discouraged it.
In 2019, Andy met his now business partners, and together, they created an Amazon management company called Project WiFi. This Project has proven to be extremely successful. They currently help over 55 clients run their online businesses, and plan to help many more in the future.
When asked about the secret to his success, Andy says, “Learning to sacrifice whether that's family, friends, or soccer game for a single goal is the only way to succeed, rather than attempting multiple things. If it's worth doing then it's worth doing well with no shortcuts. ”
24. Why did Andy work in his parents' shops at a young age
A. Because he could earn some pocket money.
B. Because his parents weren't fluent in English.
C. Because his parents could help with his study.
D. Because he could get access to the Internet.
25. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. A new online business model. B. Results of working impatiently.
C. Difficulties in Andy's career. D. Andy's tense family relationship.
26. What does Andy think contributes to his success
A. His early working experiences. B. Lessons learned from his failures.
C. Gaining other people's trust. D. Focusing on one thing at a time.
27. Which of the following can best describe Andy Kong's personality
A. Committed and generous. B. Motivated and open-minded.
C. Creative and faithful. D. Hard-working and sociable.
C
Today, the Vikings are mostly known as violent pirates(海盗). But they were also traders. At their height, the Vikings attacked, settled or traded on four continents.
All of their travel, trade and warfare were made possible by Viking ships, which were far more advanced than anything else sailing around Europe at the time. The most famous, and most feared, was the drekar. At sea, these ships could move quickly thanks to their large sails . The hulls (船体)of the ships were shallow and fat, which made them ride high in the water. The ships were also light enough that they could be carried from one body of water to another over short sections of land. This greatly extended their range.
But Viking ships weren't just built for warfare . Another type, called the knarr, had cargo(货物) holds built in the hull. One such cargo ship was capable of carrying 24 tons. The knarrs would have looked similar to the drekars except they were longer, fatter and taller. These were the backbones of the Viking empire, which they used to carry everything from gold coins to spices and fine fabrics.
Both the drekar and the knarr were built using the same method. Traditionally, oceangoing ships have used a keel(龙骨), shaped like the fin of a fish . The keel sinks into the water below the hull . It helps the ship maintain a straight line through the water and counters the force of the wind against the sail, which otherwise might blow the ship over. Viking ships had no deep keel. Instead, they were built fat enough to carry lots of soldiers or pieces of cargo whose weight helped keep the ship planted in the water.
Viking ships were so advanced for their tine that they often were the biggest, tallest and most striking ships many people had ever seen, A monk at the St. Omar Monastery, in Franco, wrote this description of a royal Viking ship in 1013.
“On one side lions molded in gold were to be seen on the ships, on the other birds on the tops of the poles indicated by their movements the winds as they blew … . "
The Vikings built a wealthy empire through trade as well as robbery and used their wealth to continuously improve their ships.
28. What does the author intend to tell us
A. The Vikings were not violent pirates. but traders.
B. The Vikings used to take a lead in the world trade.
C. Viking ships could carry more cargo than ships today.
D. Viking ships contributed to the extension of their empire.
29. What can we infer about the knarrs
A. They were not designed for warfare.
B. They were faster than the drekars.
C. They were designed to carry soldiers.
D. They served the same purpose as drekars.
30. What do the Vikings' ships and the traditional oceangoing ships have in common
A. They both use a deep keel shaped like the fin of a fish.
B. They both make the hull shallow and fat with large sails.
C. They both take measures to keep the ship planted in water.
D. They both install something to counter the force of wind.
31. Why does the author refer to a monk's description of a Viking ship
A. To show how advanced Viking ships were for their time.
B. To show how interested the monk was in traveling by sea.
C. To show that Viking ships were designed in a strange way.
D. To show that Viking ships were continuously improved.
D
Every language and culture has curse words(脏话). What gives a curse word its power is partly its meaning and partly its sound. “In English, for example, curse words tend to contain a high percentage of plosive sounds—including P, T and K, ”said Ryan McKay, a psychologist at University of London.
Dr. McKay teamed up with his colleague Shiri Lev-Ari to learn whether this familiar pattern went beyond English. They wondered whether it might even represent what's called sound symbolism. Sound symbolism is when a word sounds like what it means.
The researchers first asked fluent speakers of Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Korean and Russian to list the most vulgar(粗俗的) words they could think of. Once they'd made a list of each language's most frequently used curse words, the researchers compared these with neutral words from the same language. In these languages, they didn't find the plosive sounds that seem common in English curse words. “Instead, we found that the vulgar words were defined by what they lacked: the approximant sounds that include letters I, L, R, W and Y, ”Dr. Lev-Ari said.
Next, the scientists invited 215 native speakers of six languages: Arabic, Chinese, Finnish, French, German and Spanish. The participants listened to pairs of words in a language they didn't speak, and guessed which word in each pair was offensive. In reality, all the words were invented. For example, the researchers started with the Albanian word “zog, ” for “bird, ”and created the pair of fake words “yog" and “tsog. ”Participants were more likely to guess that words without approximants, such as “tsog, ” were curses.
Finally, the researchers combed through the dictionary for English curse words and their cleaned-up versions. Once again, the clean versions included more of the sounds I, L, R, W and Y.
A 20th-century linguistic(语言学的)principle claimed that the sounds of words were arbitrary: Any word could have any meaning. With curse words, though, as in other cases of sound symbolism, “the sounds themselves seem to carry meaning, ”said Lev-Ari. “That's a new thing, ”said linguist Benjamin Bergen. “Curse words across languages, unrelated to each other, may pattern similarly. ”He also pointed out, to make sure the pattern of approximants missing from curses isn't an accident, it would be nice to find it in an even larger sample of languages.
32. What is the purpose of McKay and Lev-Ari's research
A. To analyze a phenomenon. B. To confirm an assumption.
C. To explain a definition. D. To challenge a theory.
33. What were the participants asked to do in the second part of the research
A. To decide which curse words are used more frequently.
B. To make up new curse words from real words.
C. To guess a word's offensiveness according to its sound.
D. To identify the approximants in curse words.
34. According to Lev-Ari, which of the four is likely to sound offensive
A. tusck B. sola C. darn D. biach
35. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. The old linguistic principle of sounds and meanings is wrong.
B. In sound symbolism, a word's sound represents its meaning.
C. The research reveals the similarities between different languages.
D. The result of the research is not fully accepted by scientists.
江苏省常州市教育学会2022-2023学年高三下学期期初学业水平监测英语试题
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
The Chinese written language originated very early. However, people began to like the art of writing, and pay attention to the creator’s thinking and spirit since the period between the Late Han Dynasty and Wei Jin Dynasty. The Chinese calligraphy fonts(字体) gradually evolved from oracle, Chinese bronze inscriptions and silk manuscripts to the following five main schools:
School Representative Master Feature
Seal Script Li Si There are Big Zhuan and Small Zhuan. The Big Zhuan includes all the ancient Chinese calligraphy fonts before Qin Dynasty. The Small Zhuan are the characters commonly used by officials after Qin united China. These characters feature balanced left and right parts and a bit complicated structures.
Official Script Cai Yong A simplified form of script since seal characters were too complicated for officials to use when copying documents.
Regular Script Ouyang Xun, Yan Zhenqing, Liu Gongquan Also named Zhenshu or Zhengshu, Kaishu is regular with a tight structure and fluent strokes.
Cursive Hand Zhang Xu, Huai Su Caoshu is characterized by sketchy, simplified forms of characters, often distorted or exaggerated to achieve an internal rhythmic appearance within the compositions of characters.
Running Hand Wang Xizhi, Yan Zhenqing; Su Shi Xingshu is something between the regular script and the cursive scripts in the initial period and now is between the official script and cursive(草写体的)hand. Chinese masters have always compared the three styles of writing, Kaishu, Xingshu, Caoshu to people standing, walking and running respectively.
1. The difference between Seal Script and Official Script lies in ______.
A. the difficulty to write B. their function in use
C. who often wrote them D. how cursive they are
2. Which school is compared to people walking according to the text
A. Official Script. B. Running Hand.
C. Cursive Hand. D. Regular Script.
3. If you want to practice both Regular Script and Running Hand, who is a better choice to choose based on this article
A. Ouyang Xun. B. Yan Zhenqing.
C. Zhang Xu. D. Wang Xizhi.
B
A small accident led to profound changes in the life of Yang Li, an artisan (手艺人), who is from the Miao ethnic group. In 201l, Yang, from Tongren city in Guizhou province, created leaf vein (脉络) embroidery (刺绣) three months after a leaf cut her hand.
The work is a perfect combination of traditional embroidery patterns and the natural textures (纹理) of the leaves. It has a unique aesthetic appeal of traditional embroidery matched with the characteristics of contemporary craftsmanship.
As a native Miao woman with an inborn love of embroidery, Yang opened a folk culture products shop with her sister in 2011. “People are becoming less familiar with traditional handicrafts, and I want to contribute all I can to change this situation,” Yang says. At first, the small shop did not earn a significant income as there were many similar products on the market. She gradually realized that it was important to establish her own brand and launch products with distinct features.
That’s when she was inspired by the cut. In July 2011, Yang accidentally cut her hand on a thorny leaf when she was hiking in Fanjing Mountain. A bold idea came into her head: “There are leaf-vein bookmarks and leaf-vein paintings. Why has nobody created leaf-vein embroider yet ”
Obviously the reason behind this is that embroidering on leaves requires delicate skills that few possess. The biggest technical challenge Yang faced was improving the flexibility of the leaves and making them as soft as cloth. On Oct 16, a day she will never forget, Yang finally created a shiny, thin and unbreakable piece of leaf vein. Her idea of leaf-vein embroidery came to completion after hundreds of experiments.
Two years later, Yang opened an embroidery processing factory and offered jobs to more than 500 laid-off female workers, rural women and people with disabilities. “I will keep doing the leaf vein embroidery for the rest of my life because it is meaningful,” she says.
4. What do we know about Yang Li’s folk culture products shop
A. It was inspired by a cut by a leaf in her hand.
B It was a failure before she began to sell similar products.
C. It was intended to preserve traditional Chinese handicrafts.
D. It perfectly combined traditional Chinese books and drawings.
5. What is Yang Li’s difficulty in making her leaf-vein embroidery
A. Finding cloth with vein-like texture.
B. Creating a new embroidery pattern.
C. Changing leaves into unbreakable cloth.
D. Softening up leaves for better flexibility.
6. Which of the following best describes Yang Li
A. Ambitious and innovative. B. Caring and patient.
C. Persistent and demanding. D. Humorous and optimistic.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. An embroidery skill. B. A promising career.
C. A cultural shop. D. An admirable artisan.
C
Humans have always assumed that there is a huge gulf between animal behavior and human development. However recent research into animals shows that animals are continuously designing innovative methods to finish their tasks. Examining the nature and results of their creativity can help us understand evolution.
Research shows that animals too can be creative. By inventing new behavioral patterns and adjusting their behavior to new contexts, as well as to changes in social and ecological environments, researchers show that animal innovation too can be diverse. For instance, chimpanzees (猩猩) use tools such as sharp spines and stalks to remove the hearts of palm vegetables from trees. Herring gulls (鲜鱼海鸥) found out quite a cruel way of killing rabbits-drowning them in the sea.
Innovative species tend to survive when they enter new places, but novel behavior cannot be recognized unless “normal” behavior is studied. Researchers can now count and document the innovations that have been created by species, which would help them to quantify their creativity. Studies also show us that all animals are not equally inventive, with primates (灵长目动物) tending to be more innovative due to their bigger brains.
The greatest scientific significance has been the innovation shown by animals such as apes, capuchins and macaques among primates. These species of primates possess the biggest brains in proportion to their body sizes. They are also heavy tool users. Their broad diets and complex forms of learning are also insightful. They indicate an evolutionary strategy that gave them new solutions to life’s challenges.
However, even if these animals show innovativeness, they do not have the ability to improve upon solutions of others. Unless they share information accurately and copy each other’s inventions. their creative inventions are likely to vanish before they can be innovated further. This ability can be managed only by humans, for we are able to build on shared knowledge.
8. What does the underlined word “gulf” in the first paragraph mean
A. Difference. B. Conflict. C. Balance. D. Connection.
9. Why does the author mention “chimpanzees” and “Herring gulls” in Paragraph 2
A. They are both creative.
B. They are both heavy tool users.
C. They create innovations in different ways.
D. They kill other animals in the same cruel way.
10. What can we learn about animal creativity
A. It is equally distributed among animals.
B. It helps animals adapt to the environment.
C. Animals’ innovations are easy to be identified.
D. Animals’ innovations are facing huge challenges.
11. What aspect of animals does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. Their ability to share information accurately.
B. Their willingness to learn from each other.
C Their inability to take creativity forward.
D. Their unwillingness to cooperate effectively.
D
Personally, there is nothing I love more than asking “stupid” questions, especially the ones that have no right answers. I remember once asking some kids what time it was, at home, in Singapore, and finally on the Moon. After a long giggling silence, finally a shy girl ventured (试探地说) to say that it was “every time” followed by an energetic Einstein who shouted it was “no time”. Both kids shared that week’s Noble Prize, because no humans live in that distant world and time is a human construct.
As a matter of fact, we are all good at asking questions by nature, but sadly as we age, we get accustomed to the world around us and take things for granted. We became more results-oriented (注重结果的) and concentrate our efforts on success. If something is working, don’t fix it or worry about the cause; just relax and go with the flow. Conventional wisdom may work well, but that does not mean it is always right. Throughout history, it has been those who have questioned conventional wisdom and those who have challenged our common-sense notions of the world that have been the ones to have ushered in (开) the major advancements of human civilization.
In 500 BC, the ancient Greeks wondered whether the Earth was round because sailors on the sea had noticed that the farther south they went, the more different stars they saw in the sky. Why was the sky changing Nearly 2,000 years later, the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei became interested in this question and ended up demonstrating the “crazy” concept of heliocentrism (日心说), in which the Sun lies at the center of the universe while the Earth revolves (旋转) around it at 30 kilometers per second. But if the Earth is spinning around so quickly, why aren’t we being thrown off of the surface of the planet The answer to this question would not end up being revealed to us for another century.
People like routine, but past performance is no guarantee of future results. While those who challenge conventional wisdom tend to be subjected to abuse, the progress of humankind would have otherwise been impossible without these persistent people and their “stupid”questions.
12. What is the best title of this article
A. Asking “stupid” questions.
B. Is conventional wisdom useless
C. Some major advancements of human civilization
D. What caused them to ask conventional questions
13. What commonly happens to us when we grow older according to the author
A. We lay too much emphasis on process.
B. We still refuse to relax and go with the flow.
C. We start to challenge common-sense notions of the world
D. We gradually lose the ability to question conventional wisdom.
14. Who might have solved the question “why aren’t we being thrown off of the surface of the planet ”
A. An ancient Greek scientist living in 500 BC
B. Galileo Galilei living between 1564 and 1642.
C. Isaac Newton living between 1643 and 1727.
D. Albert Einstein living between 1879 and 1955.
15. How does the author develop his writing on the whole
A. By comparison and contrast.
B. By using supporting examples.
C. By using time and space order.
D. By generalization and definition
江苏省泰州市2022-2023学年高三下学期期初考试英语试题
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
Shows that are all about movies.
“Filmspotting”
“Film spotting” has been producing weekly programs of insightful film analysis since 2005. Episodes typically begin with an in-depth discussion of one major new theatrical release. A reliable highlights is a Massacre Theater, in which the hosts gamely re-enact(重演) a scene and invite listeners to guess which movie it is from.
“How did these get made ”
The actors Paul Scheer , June Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas host this discussion that doesn’t aim to pile hate on bad films so much as make detailed fun of them but try to figure out how they came to be. The hosts are so attractive that the commentary doesn’t come off as negative; even when they discuss true duds, their real love of movies shines through.
“The Rewatchables “
“The Rewatchables “ taps into the universal joy of revisiting a favorite movie-and the less universal joy of doing it with a bunch of deeply knowledgeable friends. Each episode finds Bill Simmons, host of the show, and a cast of guests examining a movie that may not be an obvious classic, but is a culturally significant film that you have likely seen at least once.
“Scripetnotes”
Billed as a show about “ screenwriting and things that are interesting to screen writers”, “Scripetnotes” offers specific advice on screenwriting. The show’s regular Three Page Challenge, in which the two hosts, Craig Mazin and John August, comment on the sample of an audience- submitted screenplay, is invaluable whether you are an ambitious screenwriter or a curious film fan.
1. What is the most interesting part of the “FilmSpotting”
A. Re-enacting a new theoretical release
B. Involving people in guessing movies
C. Reviewing culturally significant films
D. Acting with the audience-submitted screenplay
2 What does the show hosted by Bill Simmons focus on.
A. Revisiting popular films
B. Making remarks on bad films
C. Recommending worth-watching classics
D. Exploring the way the film business works.m
3. Which show will be especially attractive to film writers.
A. ”Scripetnotes” B. ”Film spotting”
C. ”The Rewatchables “ D. “How did these get made”
B
The J in “juice” was the first letter-sound, according to my mother, which I repeated in staccato(不连贯地). This was when I was three, before my stutter(口吃)was considered as shameful. In those earliest years my relationship to language was uncomplicated: I assumed my voice was more like a bird’s or a squirrel’s than my playmates’. I imagined, unlike fluent children, I might be able to converse with wild creatures, learn their secrets, tell them mine and establish friendships with them.
School put an end to this fantasy. Throughout elementary school I stuttered every time a teacher called on me and whenever I was asked to read out loud. Flash forward 25 years. After a lot of speech therapy, my stutter was less noticeable. One night I found myself at a party in Brooklyn surrounded by people freely and proudly stuttering. I realized as I listened to one after another tell their stories that they were not impressed with my fluency. No. They felt sorry for me.
This experience blew my mind. It had never occurred to me to tell myself the way I spoke was OK; it’s the fluent world that needed to practice acceptance. When I watched “The King’s Speech,” a film about King George VI’s stutter, I didn’t buy the happy ending, when, with the help of his speech therapist Lionel Logue, the king delivers with fluency his announcement that Britain will enter World War II. The actual meaning and glory in the film, I realized, occurs between the king and Logue inside their sessions. The king exposes his vulnerability(脆弱)and Logue reacts not with judgment or disgust but sympathy. For the first time the king is seen.
The central irony of my life remains that my stutter, which at times caused so much suffering, is also responsible for my obsession with language. Without it I would not have been driven to write, to create rhythmic sentences easier to speak and to read. As a little girl, I hoped my stutter would let me into the secret world of animals. As an adult, given a kind listener, I am privileged to find a direct pathway to the human heart.
4. How did the writer regard her stutter when she was three
A. Cautiously. B. Positively. C. Skeptically. D. Critically.
5. Which of the following might the party-goers agree with
A. Stuttering is anything but shameful.
B. Stuttering makes a humorous speaker.
C. Socializing helps one overcome stuttering.
D. Fluent people should feel sorry for themselves.
6. What does the underlined word “buy” mean in Paragraph 3
A. Doubt. B. Judge. C. Experience. D. Accept.
7. What does the author want to convey in the text
A. Her stutter made her a writer.
B. How she finally stopped stuttering.
C. A party shaped her into who she is today.
D. What she learned from “The King’s Speech”
C
After the season for giving, it is the one for throwing away. Each year in late December and early January a massive amount of plastic packaging is discarded worldwide. In Britain alone households generate 30% more waste, an extra 3m tonnes, in the month over Christmas. Most is destined for landfill. Sweden will do less damage than many, though. The country now recycles at a record level. Almost three-quarters (74%) of plastic packaging waste was recycled there in 2021, the highest proportion in Europe.
Much of Sweden’s success is due to a deposit refund scheme. Customers pay ?0.10 extra when buying drinks containers. After use, these can be fed into reverse vending machines installed in shops, which spit the deposit back out. The machines’ contents are sent directly to recycling centres. By the end of 2021, 92% of all bottles and cans sold in Sweden were being returned. The overall plastic packaging recycling rate increased by almost 20%.
The Swedish government says the scheme has aroused a potential enthusiasm for recycling in its citizens. Nearly 90% of Swedes have used the machines at least once. However, Swedes do not generally describe themselves as eco-fighters. A 2021 survey by the European Commission found they were less likely than most other Europeans to regard environmental issues as “very important”.
The eagerness of Swedish recyclers may stem not from a love of the Earth but from a low net worth. A tenth of the population get by on less than ?245 a month. In big cities it is common to see people scooping recyclable items out of bins to take to the machines.
Less litter and money for people who need it seems like a win-win. But it might not in fact be best for the environment in the long run. In Germany—where a similar, widely used refund deposit scheme has been in place since 2003—the earnings from keeping the deposits from unreturned bottles seem to have discouraged producers from switching to more sustainable packaging.
8. What might most Swedish customers do under the deposit refund scheme
A. They send their drinks containers directly to recycling centres.
B. They spend more on drinks than other European customers.
C. They return their used drinks containers.
D. They use vending machines to buy drinks.
9. What did the 2021 survey find out
A. Sweden beat many countries in plastic recycling.
B. Swedes had low environmental awareness.
C. Swedes made much money from recycling.
D. Sweden had an unequal income distribution.
10. What is the author’s attitude to the deposit refund scheme
A. Positive. B. Uninterested. C. Ambiguous. D. Unfavourable.
11. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Why Swedes cash in on their trash.
B. How waste turns into treasure in Sweden.
C. Who are recycling plastic bottles in Sweden.
D. Where Swedes throw away their plastic packaging.
D
As experts warn of a coming food crisis, the vertical farming industry aims to create plants that offer more nutritional value and require fewer resources. In vertical farms, plants are grown indoors. Each set of plants is placed above another. Workers control the climate and closely monitor each plant’s growth.
AeroFarms is one of the top indoor-farming companies. One of its vertical farms is in a large building near a busy road in Newark. It grows more than 250 kinds of greens and herbs. Farmers wear gloves, coats and coverings on their heads. Their shoes must be cleaned.
AeroFarms grows crops at the same rate throughout the year. The methods it uses lower soil destruction. They also reduce the amount of pesticides and water needed to grow the crops. The company says carbon emissions are heavily reduced. “We could do this whether it is in the Sahara Desert or a city like Newark,” David, the chief executive officer of AeroFarms, said. “We think about how we can really bring and celebrate different types of greens.”
Alina, a dietitian and nutritionist at AeroFarms, says she wants people to eat more leafy greens like kale, one of the most nutritionally dense foods. She says if her company is to successfully encourage this kind of healthy eating, it must grow crops that taste good. “Americans especially don’t eat enough vegetables, and so for me the most exciting part is all of the different flavors that we have here. It makes eating your vegetables so much more exciting and so much more fun.” CEO David believes the company’s kale is tasty. “A lot of people like the nutritional density of kale, but they don’t like the taste. So we can make a sweeter kale,” he said. “AeroFarms is helping the world deal with a growing food shortage and people must change their focus from the number of calories they consume to the nutrition levels of the foods they eat.”
Recent World Bank studies predict that an estimated global population of 9 billion in 2050 will require at least 50 percent more food. Experts say the crisis will be worsened by climate change, which they believe will reduce crop harvests by more than 25 percent during that time. They say the food crisis will have a larger effect on the world’s poorest citizens than on those who live in developed countries.
12. What can we learn about vertical farms
A. They are mostly of vast size.
B. They aim to plant tasty foods.
C. They grow crops half the year.
D. They can control the environmental factors.
13. Which of the following is a requirement for farmers in Aero-Farms
A. Complete confidence. B. Physical strength.
C. Sociability. D. Tidiness.
14. How are the crops in AeroFarms
A. Muddy. B. Energy-efficient.
C. Watery. D. Quick-growing.
15. What does the last paragraph imply
A. The popularity of vertical farming.
B. The consequence of climate change.
C. The necessity of new farming approaches.
D The seriousness of population problems.
江苏省盐城市2022-2023学年高三下学期期初考试英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
The Right Electric Bike For You
The bicycle fever is back, but this time it has gone electric. According to NPD Group which tracks the bicycle industry, electric bike sales have more than doubled since 2019. And their popularity is still on the rise. Confirm your need and pick the electric bike that’s best for you.
MODEL WHATS IT FOR WHO’S IT FOR
◆Such e-bikes are designed to make short trips, adding to the rider’s comfort and ability to see. The electric assistance allows you to travel easily and comfortably. ◆Those looking for alternatives to driving around the town. They’re lighter than most motorcycles. making them perfect for carrying groceries and laptops.
Specialized Turbo ◆These e-bikes use the same light structure and narrow wheels as conventional touring bikes. The electric motor makes it possible to cover longer distances. ◆Riders who are eager for more challenging cycling or want to extend the riding distance. The riding position may discourage those with back or neck pain.
RadWagon 4 ◆With strong structure and fat wheels, they transport relatively heavy loads, which can be equipped with a seat or rack (支架). ◆Anyone who would prefer to transport large loads of groceries or packages(or even small kids) with something other than a car.
Ancheer EM ◆With stronger structure, bigger wheels, and suspension systems that absorb the impact of rough rides, they can handle rough landscapes. ◆Someone who wants to experience the excitement of riding down dirt tracks but also wants a bit help from an electric motor.
1. Which magazine is this text probably taken from
A. Techlife News. B. Muscle & Fitness. C. How It Works. D. Consumer Reports.
2. Which is most suitable for someone who wants to challenge long-range tours
A. Swagtron EB5. B. Specialized Turbo. C. RadWagon 4. D. Ancheer EM.
3. What can we learn about the electric bikes
A. Designs of ‘electric bikes are based on travel purposes.
B. Electric bikes are more popular than conventional bikes.
C. Riders of these electric bikes put speed in the first place.
D. The trend of electric bikes replacing cars can’t be prevented.
B
Christian Liden decided that he would not pick out a ring from a jeweler’s like most other people. He hatched an ambitious plan to create a personalized ring for his future wife, Desirae Clovis. Therefore, he made up his mind to go into the wild to find his own materials: the diamond, the gold and the accompanying jewels.
So, in May 2022, Liden told Clovis that he and Josh Tucker, his best friend, were heading out on a camp to Yellowstone. Instead, he and Tucker made for Crater of Diamonds State Park, Arkansas, which is set on a volcanic crater. The park is one of the few places in the world where the public is welcome to search for real diamonds and can keep them for free. Since its opening, only 1 in10, 000 park visitors is lucky enough to find a diamond that weighs a carat or more. Still, he was up for the challenge.
On their way, Liden and Tucker stopped in Helena, Montana, to mine for accompanying jewels to add to the diamond they hoped to score. In Arkansas, the pair paid $10 each to get into the park and spent almost three days searching through the volcanic dirt.
On the third morning, Liden suddenly spotted something reflecting light in the sands. “I was so excited that I started shaking. ” he said, “It was oily and shiny, and we both just knew it was a Diamond. ”
It was confirmed that Liden had found a 2. 2-carat yellow diamond. Similarly-sized diamonds go for $2, 500 to $20, 000 per carat, depending on quality, color and cut. But the value wasn’t what was important to Liden.
When he pulled out the diamond and got on his knee upon his return, Clovis was amazed. “I knew that he was going to propose someday, she said, “but I certainly didn’t expect this. ”
4. What was Christian Liden’s ambitious plan
A. He intended his ring to consist of various jewels.
B. He would get a personalized ring from a jeweler’s
C. He decided to make a ring together with his future wife.
D. He planned to hunt for a natural diamond to create a ring.
5. Why did Liden and Tucker choose Crater of Diamond State Park
A. It was the only place that charged jewel hunters nothing
B. They were likely to find more than just natural diamonds
C. The majority of park visitors had got their ideal diamonds
D. The public was allowed to keep any diamond found there.
6. Why was Liden excited about his findings
A. He had got the largest diamond in the park’s history.
B. The value of the diamond was above his expectations.
C. He was lucky to acquire the diamond for his dream ring.
D. The quality and color of his diamond ranked among the best.
7. What can we learn from the story
A. True love stories never have endings.
B. Love shows more in action than in words.
C. Absence makes two hearts grow fonder.
D. A life lived in love will never be boring.
C
This year saw the publication, in stages, of the sixth report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)—a report which was depressing reading for many climate scientists, and in some ways offered a ray of hope.
Why depressing Because the report confirmed what scientists have been saying for years: that human activity, particularly in the form of emissions (排放) of greenhouse gases, is responsible for the warming in the past few centuries, and that unless such emissions are greatly reduced, we will soon bring about our entire ecosystem’s destruction.
The report concluded that 1. 5°C of global warming over the next couple of hundred years is already “baked in”. This makes the goals outlined in the 2015 Paris Agreement—that nations agreed to keep warming below 2°C, and hopefully below 1. 5°C-much harder to meet. Worse still, the IPCC report was followed later in the year by the COP27 summit (峰会), described by Prof Dann Mitchell, as “a complete failure, other than some commitment to loss and damage. ”
And the ray of hope The IPCC’s sixth report was broader in approach than previous studies—looking in-depth for the first time at the role played in warming by short-term greenhouse gases such as methane(甲烷), for instance.
“Reducing carbon emissions is always the best approach: stop the problem at its source, ” said Mitchell. “But we also need other approaches to help with this. Methane is important, but it’s so short-lived-that’s why we haven’t been so bothered when compared with CO, . ”
The IPCC working groups showed potential adaptation paths, and they are the other things we can do in terms of fighting climate change and relieving its worst effects, rather than simply reducing carbon emissions. This would include taking measures such as switching to a more plant-based diet (to reduce methane emissions), controlling population growth, reducing financial inequality and developing means by which we might remove CO, that’s already in our atmosphere, rather than simply preventing it being released.
8. Which of the following can best describe the sixth report by IPCC
A. Seemingly contradictory. B. Wholly promising. C. Particularly hopeless. D. Exceptionally new.
9. What does the underlined phrase “baked in” in paragraph 2 mean
A. out of date. B. to the full. C. under discussion. D. in progress
10. According to the passage, what can we learn about methane
A. It has been long regarded as a major source of global warming.
B. Its role in global warming had been overlooked before the report.
C. Its boost to global warming is as much as other greenhouse gases.
D. It is considered as a new approach to reducing global warming.
11. How many aspects do the adaptation paths involve in the last paragraph
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.
D
Does your life ever feel as if you’re pushing a heavy car—one on which you’ve spent much money and that has now broken down You’ve done everything right: you haven’t invested heavily in a new business or quit your job to pursue your childhood dream of becoming a professional athlete. You have been a sensible adult living your sensible life. So why does it feel like such hard work
This has been me for the past few months. Earlier this year, I took a long hard look at my sources of income and decided to focus on the ones that provided the most money. I’m lucky enough to have had a good financial year. But despite doing the right thing, it has used up my energy and I’ve worked out why.
Years ago, I realized that I disliked hard work. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind working hard. but hard work isn’t for me. What’s the difference For a start, hard work feels as if it never really gets going. You can push hard work and it might move a little but there’s no celebratory moment when it gets done. Most importantly, hard work lacks joy. Working hard on a project you feel excited and moved by can be tiring and difficult, but it’s ultimately joyful and that is what I’ve been missing
So I asked myself what would feel scary but joyful and this is the answer. I’m going to write a romance. Of course, being a middle-aged journalist who suddenly decides to write a book is nothing novel. However, for me, it hits the sweet spot between being joyful enough to make me want to do it and scary enough to make me feel it’s worthwhile.
As with all good middle-aged changes, this one hasn’t really been thought through. I know little about writing fiction and even less about what makes a good book. I have the thinnest of ideas for a plot but, for the first time in a while, I’m excited, I will be another Jane Austen with my fantasies which give me life. So now, I have to go and sharpen my pencil.
12. What can best describe-the author’s current feeling about life
A. A new business makes her feel fresh.
B. She has got everything under her control.
C. She is conflicted about living a sensible life.
D. A childhood dream inspires her to more efforts.
13. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Living a rather sensible life. B. Identifying income sources.
C. Discovering new life goals. D. Sorting out the author’s jobs
14. What’s the authors understanding of hard work and working hard
A. Journalism is a career worth working hard.
B. Hard work is something either sweet or tiring.
C. Writing a romance is difficult but rewarding.
D. Working hard rarely brings about satisfaction
15. What is probably the best title for the text
A. Works like a dream. B. Middle-aged job crisis
C. Celebratory moment. D. A future Jane Austen.
答案：
江苏省通泰镇徐连宿淮7市2022-2023学年高三下学期期初联考英语试卷
21—25 BDBAC 26—30 DDCAD 31—35 BABDA
21-23 BDB
【导语】
本文为一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个关于短篇小说创作的直播网络研讨会。
【小题21】细节理解题。根据文章第二段"In this highly practical workshop with award-winning writer Stuart Evers，you will know about the fundamentals of the short story writing—from building tension to creating a current of events that invites interest—for constructing a story that has the emotional heft of a novel， as well as breathing life into characters that are authentic and full. （在这场与获奖作家Stuart Evers共同举办的高度实用的研讨会上，你将了解短第小说写作的基本原理——从营造紧张的氛围到引发兴趣的事件流——以构建一个具有情感分量的故事，以及为真实饱满的人物注入生命。）"可知，这个研讨会专注于培养基本的短篇小说写作技能，故选B。
【小题22】细节理解题。根据文章第三段"Regardless of your skill set or experience，under Stuart's expert guidance，you will take the first crucial steps in short storytelling so that you will have a newfound confidence in your ability to continue crafting short stories, far beyond the course（无论你的技能或者经验如何，在专家Stuart的指导下，你将知道短篇故事制作的第一个关键步骤，这样你将对自己继续创作短篇故事的能力产生新的信心，远远超出课程范围。（"可知，Stuart的课程是实用的，可以帮助你了解如何创作短篇故事，而且能帮你增加信心，故选D。
【小题23】推理判断题。根据文章最后一段"This master class is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom， you will be sent a link to the workshop 24 hours and 30 minutes before the start time. （该专家的课程在全球范围内提供。如果你从英国以外的地方加入我们，我们将在开始时间前24小时30分钟向你发送一个链接。）”可知，这篇文章来自一个直播网络，故选B。
24-27 ACDD
【导语】
本文是篇说明文。文章主要讲述了Antonella Sorace教授所持有的学习第二语言对人类的大脑和健康都有着巨大的好处的观点，从而鼓励人们拯救并保护小语种。
【小题24】细节理解题。根据第一段"It is an unpleasant extinction that will change the world and how people communicate：within 20 years， two thirds of all the planet's languages will be dead. "（这种令人不快的灭绝将改变世界和人们的交流方式：在20年内，地球上三分之二的语言将消失。）可知，世界上大多数语言会在几十年内灭绝。故选A。
【小题25】推理判断题。根据第四段"Already her work and the project she founded three years ago in Edinburgh， Bilingualism Matters —now expanding across Europe and in the US—have convinced the Scottish government to introduce languages to primary schools. "（她的工作和她三年前在爱丁堡创立的项目Bilingualism Matters一该项目目前正在欧洲和美国推广一已经说服苏格兰政府在小学引入语言课程。），第三段"It is those benefits of bilingualism（双语）that should encourage us to preserve and protect Europe's minority languages—Gaelic，Manx，Cornish and Ulster Scots，she says. （这就是双语的好处她说，这应该鼓励我们保存和保护欧洲的少数民族语言——盖尔语、曼克斯语、康沃尔语和阿尔斯特苏格兰语）"和第五段"Bilingualism Matters is also working to encourage businesses to consider the benefits of their staff learning languages. "（Bilingualism Matterst也在努力鼓励企业考虑员工学习语言的好处。）可知，Bilingualism Matters打算要推广小语种的学习。故选C。
【小题26】细节理解题。根据第六段"The first battle is to unpick the popular assumption that bilingualism might damage children's brains"（第一场战斗是推翻流行的假设，即双语可能会损害儿童的大脑。）可知，保护小语种的首要任务就是纠正人们对于双语的误解。故选D。
【小题27】主旨大意题。根据第二段“Professor Antonella Sorace is one of a growing number who believe learning a second language has enormous untapped benefits for the human brain. ”（Antonella Sorace是越来越多的认为学习第二语言对人类大脑有巨大的尚未开发的好处的人之一。）及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述Antonslla Sorace教授关于要学习第二语言、拯救并保护小语种的观点和具体做法。故选D。
28-31 CADB
【导语】
本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一款名为Olic的App，该应用程序主要是将有多余食物的人与需要食物的人在社区中联系起来，充分的利用过度生产未被使用的食物，减少浪费.
【小题28】细节理解题。根据第二段中"Wilson is one of 3. 4million people around the world using an app designed to encourage people to give away rather than throw away surplus（剩余的）food. （威尔逊是全球340万使用该应用程序的人之一，该应用程序旨在鼓励人们故弃而不是扔掉多余的食物。）“可知，威尔逊使用应用程序来捡到一些面包和水果之外，还交了一个新朋友，即通过她的故事展示人们找到了解决食物浪费的高科技方法。故选C。
【小题29】细节理解题。根据第四段中"Almost 1. 4 billion hectares of land—close to 30% of the world's agricultural land—is dedicated to producing food that is never eaten, and the carbon footprint of food wastage makes it the third contributor of CO2. Reducing food waste is one of the most effective ways of tackling the global climate crisis. （近14亿公顷土地（接近世界农业用地的30%）用于生产从未食用的食物，而食物浪费的碳足迹使其成为二氧化碳的第三个来源。减少食物浪费是应对全球气候危机最有效的方法之一。）"可知，过度的未食用食物的生产会导致增加碳排放，由此造成全球气候危机即全球变暖。故选A.
【小题30】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中"The app connects people with others who have surplus food but don't have anyone to give it to because so many people are disconnected from their communities. （这款应用程序将人们与其他有多余食物但没有人可以施舍的人联系起来，因为很多人与他们的社区脱节。）"可知，Olio作为一款app其主要是将有多余食物的人与需要食物的人在社区中联系起来，充分的利用过度生产未被使用的食物，减少浪费。由此该应用程序填补了绿色社区之间的信息鸿沟。故选D。
【小题31】推理判断题。根据最后一段中"But if everyone makes small changes in the world，we'd dramatically reduce the amount of food that ends up in bins（但如果每个人都能对这个世界做出小小的改变，我们就能大幅减少垃圾桶里的食物数量。）"可知Clarke认为减少食物浪费需要每个人的努力付出，即需要共同努力。故选B。
32-35 ABDA
【导语】本文是篇议论文。文章通过研究者的调查研究，阐述了虽然在疫情期间视频会议起到了至关重要的作用，但是过度依赖会判弱
创造性思维的观点。
【小题32】推理判断题。根据第二段"Brucks doubted whether videoconferencing was a factor， suspecting that difficulties coordinating （协调）large，global teams online might be to blame instead. ”（Brucks怀疑视频会议是否是一个因素，他怀疑在线协调大型全球团队的困难反而应负主要责任。）和第三段的"To find out，the researchers analysed ideas for new products generated by 1，490 engineers for a multinational company. "（为了找到答案，研究人员分析了一家跨国公司1490名工程师提出的新产品创意。）可知，Brucks 进行研究是为了证明自己的怀疑和假设。故选A。
【小题33】细节理解题。根据第四段“Writing in Nature，the researchers report that the engineers produced more ideas， and more innovative ideas，when working face to face. ”（研究人员在《自然》杂志上撰文称，当工程师面对面工作时，他们会产生更多的想法，更有创新性的想法。）可知，工程师面对面工作时比虚拟会议中有更多的创新思维。故选B。
【小题34】词句猜测题。根据第五段“When you're focused on the screen and ignoring the rest of the environment， that affects how you approach the task，”（当你专注于屏幕而忽略环境的其他部分时，这会影响你完成任务的方式，）可知，人们在虚拟会议中，注意力都集中在屏幕上，就会对创新思维产生影响，阻止人们进行更广泛的探索和思考；结合划线词所在句"It's uniquely bad for creativity because it's inhibiting broader exploration. "（这对创造力特别不利，因为它抑制了更广泛的探索。），划线词应该指“但止、抑制”。故选D。
【小题35】细节理解题。根据第六段"Brucks said the impact on the real world "could be huge"，leading to a division of labour between face-to-face and virtual meetings that could "permanently reshape the office and work schedules". "（Brucks表示，这对现实世界的影响“可能是巨大的”，导致面对面会议和虚拟会议之间的分工，可能“永久性地重塑办公室和工作时间表”。）和“But she urged businesses to be cautious， because if virtual meetings are cheaper than in-person ones，they may still be more cost-effective. ”（但她敦促企业保持谨慎，因为如果虚拟会议比面对面会议便宜，它们可能仍然更具成本效益。）可知，Brucks提到了面对面会议和虚拟会议会因为各自的优缺点而造成相应的分工，人们应该根据各自的需求而使用虚拟会议。故选人。
江苏省扬州市2022-2023学年高三下学期开学考试英语试题
A篇 21-23 CCD B篇 24-27 BCDB
C篇 28-31 DACA D篇 32-35 BCAD
A
【内容概述】本文是营养学家Vanessa Rissetto对四种网络流行食谱的评价。
21. C 根据there are a lot of different variations of it online（网上有很多不同的版本），可知Emily Mariko’s salmon bowl的特别之处是食谱不固定。
22. C 根据“lettuce water” probably won’t cure your sleep disorder（“生菜水”不可能治好失眠）和“There’s no evidence to prove it,”（没有证据证明这一点。），可知Rissetto不推荐生菜水。而她推荐的是“steep a banana peel in boiling water to help aid with sleep.”（把香蕉皮泡在开水里会帮助睡眠。）
23. D 根据文章最后一句（Nature’s cereal）would be super refreshing on a hot day or post-workout.（在炎热的一天或锻炼后，Nature’s cereal会特别让人提神。），可知Nature’s cereal适合在足球比赛后吃。
B
【内容概述】本文介绍了20岁的百万富翁Andy Kong的成长经历。
24. B 根据第二段English wasn’t a strong suit for Andy’s parents, and that’s where he was able to assist his family the most.（英语不是Andy父母的专长，英语是Andy给与家庭的最大帮助），可知答案为B。
25. C 第三段先讲了Andy Kong在网上开店失败的经历，后面又提到Andy的父母一直劝说他注重学业、从事传统零售业。Andy本人也说The biggest challenge when starting a business is getting someone to believe in you（创业时最大的困难是让别人相信你），可知第三段是关于Andy在职业中遇到的困难。
26. D 根据最后一段Andy谈到自己成功的秘密：Learning to sacrifice whether that’s family, friends, or soccer game for a single goal is the only way to succeed, rather than attempting multiple things.（学会为了一个目标而放弃家庭、朋友或足球比赛是成功的唯一途径，而不是同时尝试多件事。），可知Andy认为一次专注一件事是成功的关键。
27. B 通读全文，可知Andy一直致力于网络创业，其目标明确（motivated）。根据第三段he learned about Amazon Dropshipping from a kid he saw on Instagram（他从他在Instagram上看到的一个孩子那里了解到了亚马逊的代发货模式），可知Andy虚心（open-minded）、善于学习。选项A的generous（慷慨的，大方的），选项C的faithful（忠实的），选项D的sociab（擅长交际的），文中都没有提及，故不正确。
C
【内容概述】本文介绍了维京海盗的两种主要船只以及它们在维京帝国的扩张中起到的作用。
28. D 根