2023届浙江省部分市高三英语二模试题分类汇编：阅读理解（含答案）

2023届浙江省部分市高三英语二模试题分类汇编
阅读理解
2023届浙江省杭州市高三下学期教学质量检测（二模）英语试题
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Science and Technology Camp
Full-day camp for students aged 12-14
Four-week program July 5-30 | Monday-Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Week 1 | July 5-9
Week 2 | July 12-16
Week 3 | July 19-23
Week 4 | July 26-30
Registration begins June 1, 2023 — register for minimum two weeks.
Fees: $75 registration fee. $795 per week. Full payment must be made at time of registration.
The deadline for the cancellation to receive a full refund is June 15, 2023.
Camp Structure
Camp days are comprised of eight sessions with two sessions per day while the final day of the week is reserved for overviews and reflection. The morning sessions begin at 9 am to 12 pm followed by one hour for lunch. (Campers should bring their lunches.) Afternoon sessions are scheduled from 1 pm to 4 pm with 15-minute breaks midway through each session. Snacks are provided at break time. (Food allergies should be reported at the time of registration.)
Camp Content
Science and Technology camp above all emphasizes entertainment while teaching students about how websites are designed using various coding languages, rocket design, practical applications of math and physics, and how to build your own hydraulics system.
Camp Personnel
The camp is headed by the husband-and-wife team of Doctors James and Sophie Clark who are experts in the fields of computer science and mechanical engineering. Our mission is to make sure everyone feels fully supported and excited to be here.
1. What is the lowest cost of attending the Science and Technology camp
A. $75. B. $795. C. $1590. D. $1665.
2What is the main emphasis of Science and Technology camp
A. Rocket science. B. Fun in learning. C. Coding language. D. Hands-on experiences.
3. Who are the camp leaders
A. Mechanical engineers. B. Medical doctors. C. A married couple. D. Computer technicians.
B
A British woman, Dr. Mantri, growing up in India started to notice his son, Dhruv, was struggling with simple arithmetic when he was in fifth-grade. After noticing this, she started employing an abacus (算盘) to help her son visually comprehend mathematics.
“I would ask him something like 35 minus 13 and he couldn’t do it.” said Dhruv’s mom Dr. Mantri. “I decided to change the way he looked at numbers,” she said. “An abacus is a tried and tested method, and the Egyptians used them for building the pyramid.” In just six days he started to show progress with the abacus and would go on to become a whizz kid with numbers, with even his classmates’ parents reaching out for help.
She never thought she would teach her son using an abacus, which she used as a child in India and it was always helpful. Within six days she started to notice a difference and see results. So dramatic was the turnaround, that school staff asked him to perform with the abacus at an assembly, where some parents even came to ask for advice on using it for their kids.
IT specialist Dr. Mantri said the humble abacus can be used for calculations into the trillions and kids enjoy learning on it because it’s like a game. “It becomes a playing tool for younger children, for it feels like a game. I think the success comes because children can touch and feel an abacus and visualize them.” She added.
By the age of 12, Dhruv was giving online cyber security seminars and is now pursuing a career in data science and analytics. Dhruv has now landed an apprenticeship (实习) at an international firm. During the four-year apprenticeship, he will spend one day a week studying Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Glasgow Caledonian University. “He is so confident now and I am so proud,” she said, with Dhruv adding “I don’t think my teachers would have guessed that I would be following a career in data science at that time.”
4. Why did Dhruv have difficulty in learning mathematics
A. He was faced with language barrier. B. He didn’t find a proper way.
C. He suffered from eyesight problems. D. He lacked academic support from the family.
5. What does the underlined word “whizz” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Careful. B. Diligent. C. Outstanding. D. Struggling.
6. Why do kids like learning on abacus according to the text
A. They find it appealing. B. They can calculate faster.
C. They enjoy playing games. D. They are eager for success.
7. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Dhruv was addicted to the internet at 12.
B. Dhruv is teaching data science and analytics now.
C. Dhruv is a full-time student at Glasgow Caledonian University.
D. Dhruv’s career choice was beyond his teachers’ expectation.
C
Kenya has been at the forefront (前沿) of the global war on plastic since the government banned single-use plastics in protected areas in June 2020. Unfortunately, the preventive measures have barely received attention. Hundreds of tons of industrial and consumer polymer waste continue to get dumped into landfills daily. However, if 29-year-old Nzambi Matee has her way, the unsightly plastic heaps will soon be transformed into colorful bricks.
The materials engineer’s seeking to find a practical solution to control plastic pollution began in 2017. She quit her job and set up a small lab in her mother’s backyard. It took her nine months to produce the first brick and even longer to convince a partner to help build the machinery to make them. But the determined eco-entrepreneur was confident in her idea and did not give up.
She says, “I wanted to use my education to handle plastic waste pollution. But I was very clear that the solution had to be practical, sustainable, and affordable. The best way to do this was by channeling the waste into the construction space and finding the most efficient and affordable material to build homes.” Her company produces over 1,500 bricks a day. The pavers are made using a mix of plastic products that cannot be reprocessed or recycled.
The collected plastic is mixed with sand, heated at very high temperatures, and compressed (压缩) into bricks that vary in color and thickness. The resulting product is stronger, lighter, and about 30 percent cheaper than concrete bricks. More importantly, it helps repurpose the lowest quality of plastic. “There is that waste they cannot process anymore; they cannot recycle. That is what we get.” Matee says.
Matee is not nearly done. Her dream is to reduce the mountain of trash to just a hill by increasing production and expanding her offerings. She says, “The more we recycle the plastic, the more we produce affordable housing, the more we created more employment for the youth.”
8. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 1 imply
A. Matee’s method can be effective if adopted. B. Matee’s idea has been widely accepted.
C. Colorful bricks are in huge demand. D. Plastic waste hasn’t attracted enough attention.
9. Which of the following can best describe Nzambi Matee
A. Generous and ambitious. B. Confident and grateful.
C. Creative and resolved. D. Optimistic and modest.
10. What is Nzambi Matee’s ultimate purpose in using a mix of plastic products
A. to build cheaper houses. B. to support the government.
C. to create job opportunities. D. to tackle plastic pollution.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Kenya: Pioneer in Banning Plastic Single-use Plastics
B. Nzambi Matee: Innovator in Solving Plastic Waste
C. Mix of Plastic Products: A New Construction Material
D. Plastic Recycling: A Creative Solution to Pollution
D
ChatGPT, designed by OpenAI to carry on conversations just like humans, has become a viral excitement. The AI-powered tool went from zero to a million users in just five days! Its ability to provide in-depth answers to user questions has even drawn the attention of distinguished technology companies.
The intelligent robot understands what the user says or types and then responds in a way that makes sense. Its vast body of knowledge has been gathered from the internet and archived books. It is further trained by humans. This makes ChatGPT a useful tool for researching almost any topic.
“We have a lot of information on the internet, but you normally have to Google it, then read it and then do something with it,” says Ricardo, chief science officer and co-founder of AI company Erudit. “Now you’ll have this resource that can process the whole internet and all of the information it contains for you to answer your question.”
ChatGPT cannot think on its own. It depends on the information that it has been trained on. As a result, the AI tool works well for things that have accurate data available. However, when unsure, ChatGPT can get creative and flow out incorrect responses. OpenAI cautions users to check the information no matter how logical it sounds. Also, ChatGPT has only been trained with information till 2021. Hence, it cannot be relied upon for anything that happened after that.
Experts believe ChatGPT has limitless potential to solve real-world problems. It can translate long texts into different languages, create content on almost any topic, and even summarize books.
However, ChatGPT has received mixed reactions from educators. Some believe it could serve as a valuable tool to help build literacy skills in the classroom. It could also be used to teach students difficult science or math concepts. But other educators think ChatGPT will encourage students to cheat. They fear this will prevent them from building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As a result, many districts are starting to ban its use in schools.
12. What is the unique feature of ChatGPT
A. It has artificial intelligence. B. It can answer users’ questions.
C. It has the largest number of users. D. It can engage in meaningful conversations.
13. What makes ChatGPT helpful to research various topics
A. Its capability of information processing. B. Its accurate information.
C. Its availability of up-to-date data. D. Its vast body of questions.
14. Why do ChatGPT users have to be cautious when using it
A. ChatGPT is unable to think itself. B. ChatGPT lacks creativity.
C. ChatGPT offers illogical information. D. ChatGPT is not properly trained.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards ChatGPT
A. Favorable. B. Disapproving. C. Objective. D. Intolerant.
2023届浙江省温州市普通高中高三下学期第二次适应性考试英语试题
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。
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It’s not easy to find a job. Many jobs have age or experience requirements that you might not meet. On top of that, you need to juggle(应付)schoolwork, extracurriculars, and your social life. Fortunately, there are still some good jobs for you to start gaining working experience.
Tutor
Straight-A student Then a job as a tutor(家庭教师)might be the best option for you. Helping younger students with their homework is a great way to put what you’ve studied to good use and make some extra money. One of the easiest ways to show that you’re qualified to teach other students is by listing your GPA(Grade Point Average) on your tutor resume.
Dog Walker
Love dogs Then a position as a dog walker is the perfect fit for you. Dog walking requires no work experience and has flexible hours. However, you may need to do some shadowing or an interview before people trust you with their pets.
Delivery Driver
If you’re 16+ years old and have a driver’s license you could try working as a delivery driver. Driving is a great way to gain relevant experience and show future employers that you’re responsible and work well under pressure.
Call Center Representative
If you don’t mind talking on the phone, then a job as a call center worker is a good choice for you. Working as a call center representative can even teach you some useful customer service skills that will help your career later on. To land a job at a call center, highlight your customer service and interpersonal skills on your resume.
1. Who are the passage intended for
A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Students. D. Employers.
2. What qualifies you as a tutor
A. Relevant experience. B. Timely homework completion.
C. Flexible time schedule. D. Impressive academic performance.
3. Which job requires good social skills
A. Tutor. B. Dog walker.
C. Delivery driver. D. Call center representative.
B
In 1986, I watched my first soccer match on my parents’ big box television. I was six, and ever since then, I have dreamed of attending the World Cup.
This year, I traveled to Brazil to make my dream a reality. The first match I attended was between Australia and Spain. Within minutes of walking into the stadium, I found myself surrounded by the excited fans, talking and cheering together. Unlike what one normally sees on the news, this match was mainly peaceful except for one fight. When the fight started, the whole section began chanting(呼喊)with one voice, asking those fighting to stop. When they didn’t, the rabble-rousers were sent out by security guards minutes later.
What struck me about the games I attended was the sense of camaraderie. I met soccer fans from different countries. Sometimes we were cheering for the same team and sometimes for opposite teams, but that didn’t stop us from becoming friends. The stands were not divided between teams, and the interaction was often spirit-lifting.
I also watched the game in Sao Paulo that ousted(淘汰)Brazil from the World Cup. I was with friends at a large bar which hosted a mix of Brazilian and German supporters. As Germany scored one goal after another, the sadness and even tears were visible on the faces of Brazilians. But German fans came to the Brazilians to comfort them and apologize that the game was ending with such a big gap. Everyone was hoping for a good match.
What I love about the World Cup is that it provides a chance for people to learn about other countries and cultures. People learn about the countries of the teams they support and about their opponents’ history and culture. Soccer is a game that not only gives people the chance to learn about each other but also has the potential to unite people.
Sports can be a dividing force, but the true spirit of sports is about unity and fun. The matches at this World Cup have been exactly that so far, and I hope it remains so.
4. What does the underlined word “rabble-rousers” in paragraph 2 refer to
AThe injured players. B. The fighting fans
C. The excited viewers. D. The security guards
5. What impressed the author most about the games that he attended
A. The chanting fans. B. The peaceful atmosphere.
C. The warm friendship. D. The players’ performance.
6. Why did the author mention his bar experience
A. To present a fact. B. To illustrate a point.
C. To solve a problem. D. To make a comparison.
7. What is mainly conveyed in the passage
A. Fans’ support counts in sports. B. The World Cup is worth attending.
C. Sports bring the world together. D. Sports are about cultural exchange.
C
Water poisoning is caused by too much consumption of water during a short period of time. Water in and of itself is not poisonous by any means, but rapid intake of a large quantity of water can break the careful balance of sodium(钠)in the body fluids(体液). This contributes to a swelling of the cells, often in the central nervous system, including the brain.
When the cells can no longer bear the pressure, they can begin to die. This is indicated in serious forms of water poisoning. Symptoms of this condition include vomiting, headache and unresponsiveness. When the sodium in the blood falls to dangerous levels, brain damage and possibly death may occur.
What is a fatal(致命的)amount of water can vary from person to person, depending on one’s state of health, his or her physical activity at the time, the temperature and the amount of time in which the person consumes the water. For some, a one-time consumption of three liters can prove deadly. Although the person consuming the water may lose a lot of fluid during heavy labor or exercise, the electrolytes(电解质)are not replaced fast enough to avoid water poisoning.
Those particularly at risk for water poisoning are athletes engaged in long distance running like a marathon. Due to the need to replace large quantities of lost fluid, runners must drink a lot of water. This can lead to poisoning, so runners must replace their fluids with sports drinks that have added electrolytes. Other factors that contribute to water poisoning include activities that stimulate heavy sweating. The person working under extreme heat or intense humidity(湿气)must be careful when consuming water in order to maintain electrolyte balance. Mental diseases can also lead to water poisoning. Psychogenic polydipsia is a condition in which the affected person feels a need to drink a lot of water for unknown reasons.
8. What harm does water poisoning bring
A. It can affect brain function. B. It disturbs the balance of sodium
C. It causes a drop in blood pressure. D. It tends to make its victims nervous.
9. What can we know about proper amount of water to drink
A. Three liters per day is deadly. B. No single rule fits everyone.
C. It doesn’t bother healthy people. D. Physical activity is its decisive factor.
10. Who would probably fall victim to water poisoning
A. A patient suffering from stomachache.
B. A laborer working with heavy sweating
C. An athlete fond of drinking sports drinks.
D. A teenager doing appropriate exercise daily.
11. What might be discussed in the paragraph that follows
A. What has been found about sports drinks.
B. What else contributes to water poisoning.
C. What are the symptoms of water poisoning.
D. What can be done to avoid water poisoning.
D
Today, poetry and science are often considered to be mutually exclusive(互相排斥)career paths. But that wasn’t always the case. The mathematician Ada Lovelace and the physicist James Clerk Maxwell were both accomplished poets. The poet John Keats was a licensed surgeon. Combining the two practices fell out of favor in the 1800s. But translating research into lyrics, haiku, and other poetic forms is resurging(再现)among scientists as they look for alternative ways to inspire others with their findings.
“Poetry is a great tool for questioning the world,” says Sam Illingworth, a poet and a geoscientist who works at the University of Western Australia. Through workshops and a new science-poetry journal, called Consilience, Illingworth is helping scientists to translate their latest results into poems that can attract appreciation from those outside of their immediate scientific field.
Stephany Mazon, a scientist from the University of Helsinki in Finland, joined one of Illingworth’s workshops. In the workshop, she was grouped with other scientists and tasked with writing a haiku, a 17-syllable-long poem, which spotlighted water, a fluid that featured in all of the group members’ research projects. “It was a lot of fun, and surprisingly easy to write the poem,” Mazon says. She plans to continue writing. “We do a disservice(伤害)to ourselves to think that scientists can’t be artistic and that art can’t be used to communicate scientific ideas,” Mazon says.
That viewpoint is echoed by Illingworth, who thinks science communication initiatives are too often dominated by public lectures with their hands-off PowerPoint slides. “Actually, when science communication involves writing and sharing poems, it invites a two-way dialogue between experts and nonexperts,” he says. Scientist-poet Manjula Silva, an educator at Imperial College London, agrees. Poetry provides a way to translate complex scientific concepts into a language that everyone can understand, Silva says.
Scientists and poets are both trying to understand the world and communicate that understanding with others. The distinction between scientists and poets is less than people might think. We’re all just people with-hopefully-really interesting things to say and to share.
12. What is the purpose of mentioning the celebrities in paragraph 1
A. To display they were talented.
B. To confirm they were out of favor.
C. To encourage different career paths.
D. To show poetry and science can be combined.
13. What are Illingworth’s workshops aimed to do
A. Promote a new science-poetry journal.
B. Inspire outsiders to pursue their careers in science.
C. Encourage science communication through poems
D. Get scientists to exchange ideas about the latest research.
14. What does Illingworth think of the dominant ways of science communication
A. Conventional. B. Effective. C. Innovative D. Complex.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Scientists Take on Poetry
B. Scientists and Poets Think Alike
C. Poetry: A Great Tool to Question the World
D. Science Communication: A Two-way Dialogue
2023届浙江省台州市高三下学期第二次教学质量评估英语试题
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AB. 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
Family: Poems-by Mr. Keith Keenan
Kindle 0. 00. Hardcover $12. 50. Paperback $7. 00
The poet describes personal thoughts and feelings in a lyrical journey to understand and celebrate his family. "Family" looks at living honestly in places, not illusions. Figurative language, a love of metaphor and sharp images all make the poems work.
Time to Heal-by Aleandra Vasiliu
Kindle $9. 99. Handover $21. 94. Paperback $12. 64
From the bestselling author comes an inspirational poetry book about love, healing, and growth. It is a reminder to strive to change for the better. Featuring more than 130 uplifting poems and black-and-white illustrations, it's great companion when you need to embrace self-love and personal transformation.
Seeds fro a Birch Tree-by Clark Strand
Kindle $9. 99, Handover $26. 80, Paperback $16. 95
Seeds From a Birch Tree makes nature into a spiritual path. Its message was simple: Haiku teaches us to return to nature by following the seasons-seventeen syllables at a time. With its mix of poetry and memoir(回忆录) the book guides us to the joy hidden in plain sight, leading us to get into a good state of body and mind.
A Poem for Every Day-by Allie Esiri
Kindle $9. 99, Hardcover $28. 05, Audio CD $18. 05
This audio book is a collection of 366 poems which link to events on key dates-fumy for April Fool’s Day, festive for Christmas. This is the perfect gift for poetry lovers of all ages. These poems are informative, peaceful, and energetic!
There are a large number of poetry collections on Amazon. More information, please click here.
21. How much will you pay if you are to buy a hardcover edition of haiku
A. $12. 50. B. $21. 94. C. $26. 80. D. $28. 05.
22. According to the text, what can we learn about the books
A. Family: Poems features plain language.
B. Time to Heal features colorful illustrations.
C. Seeds from a Birch Tree focuses on human nature.
D. A Poem for Every Day focuses on festive celebrations.
23. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A website. B. A magazine.
C. A book review. D. A travel brochure.
B
AirTag, a small Bluetooth-and-GP'S-enabled device, was released by Apple in April 2021. This small device aimed at making our lives easier was originally designed to end the trouble of losing keys, wallets or other little objects. However, it may become the "perfect" tracking tool if in the wrong hands. My ex-husband was an early adopter of the AirTag. He and I had a falling out, leading to a divorce battle. In order to win custody(监护权)battle, he used the little device to track me.
As a tech giant, the Apple company brought great convenience to the users, including me. I had never given athought to tracking via AirTag until it happened to me. So I started scanning stories about AirTag. I was surprised to find that I was not alone. There were so many people tracked by these seemingly innocent electronic tags in their daily life. ArTae which was originally for a better life have such a dark side in the wrong hands.
People have found that the digital device has the potential for abuse. What matters is how to avoid its danger. Apple has released updates to the AirTag's functionality very quickly since they hit the market. Meanwhile, Apple has also improved its customer service to deal with the bugs of this kind. If you find an unwanted AirTag following you, don't panic. Just disable it. You can follow the prompts on your Apple device to learn more about disabling the device. Once you've completed the above step, the tag's original owner can't keep track of you any more.
Almost every digital technology creates security issues. Nobody can go and live in a cave to remain unaffected. While enjoying its convenience, you need to be aware of the risks it poses, and know how to deal with them. Prevention is more effective in security issues than fixes. After all, a stitch in time saves nine.
24. What is the original function of AirTag
A. To track one's location secretly.
B. To help find one's easily lost items
C. To locate one's phone accurately.
D. To ensure the safety of one's phone.
25. Why did the author scan stories about AirTag
A. Her ex-husband tracked her via AirTag.
B. Many people suffered from security problem.
C. AirTag was a newly released electronic device
D. She intended to know about its great convenience.
26. What is advised to do when you are followed by an unwanted AirTag
A. Have it updated. B. Make it unable to work
C. Pay no attention to it. D. Contact its original owner.
27. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about
A. People should keep pace with the times.
B. People should use technology in a proper way
C. People should handle potential digital risks actively.
D. People should bear the responsibility to fix the bugs bravely
C
Why do we choose to help one another There are many reasons. You may be a selfless person or lending a hand may be a cultural expectation.
Now, researchers are raising the possibility that good sleep may be a wonderful ingredient that promotes the alacrity to offer help between human beings. Indeed the better sleep you have, the more willing you will be to lend a hand. And a surprising new set of research studies have found that sleep loss may affect our generosity at different levels.
Researchers at University of California, Berkley, led three small studies to explore generosity. In one study, they exposed a group of healthy adults to a night of 8 hours of sleep and a night with no sleep. Researchers scanned the participants' brains after each night. After a sleepless night, areas of the brain involved in empathy and helping behavior were less active. In fact, when the study participants were sleepless at night, 78%of them demonstrated a reduction in the desire to help others.
In the next study, researchers tracked 136 people through online questionnaires and sleep diaries for a few days. They wanted to see if nightly variations in sleep affected their desire to help others. They found that, when sleep quality worsened from one night to the next, there was a major decrease in "helping choices" and vice versa.
The third study looked at how sleep loss affected generosity on a larger scale. The researchers analyzed data from over 3 million charitable donations made in the U. S. They focused on donations during the transition to Daylight Saving Time(DST)in spring each year. During the spring time change, we lose an hour of sleep.
Interestingly, researchers found a 10%drop in donations in regions that change their clocks. This drop wasn't seen in regions that didn't observe the time change. It showed that insufficient sleep triggered by the time change impacted donation behavior.
All these results suggest that insufficient sleep makes us less compassionate and helpful. Throughout the world, more than half of adults don't get enough sleep during the workweek, but we should all start valuing adequate sleep rather than treating it like something optional or unproductive. If so, it will enable us to be more helpful and to be the best versions of ourselves.
28. What's the writing purpose of the first paragraph
A. To start a heated discussion
B. To introduce the topic of the text.
C. To present a social phenomenon.
D. To show the author's conclusion
29. What does the underlined word "alacrity" mean in the second paragraph
A. Understanding. B. Ability. C. Awareness. D. Eagerness.
30. What can we infer from the three studies
A. People observing DST are likely to donate less.
B. People change their clocks to have more empathy.
C. Sleep quality determines the desire to give a hand
D. Sleep loss can severely affect helping behavior.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Sleep Triggers Behavior
B. Adequate Sleep: A Healthy Person
C. Sleep Influences Generosity
D. Sound Sleep: A Productive Person
D
Alarming levels of dangerous chemicals known as Perflaorinated Alkylated Substances(PFAS)were discovered in food packaging at a number of well-known fast-food restaurants and grocery store chains, a new report found. The report comes more than two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, when the public has relied heavily on takeout and grocery deliveries.
Often called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment, PFAS are used in food packaging to prevent grease(油脂)and water from soaking through food wrappers and cups. PFAS can also be found in the ink used to print loos and instructions on food containers.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls exposure to PFAS a "public health concern", citing that the human-made chemicals can harm the immune system and reduce a person's resistance to infectious diseases.
Regulatory limits for how much PFAS food packaging should contain can vary greatly. For instance, a new law in California set the limit at less than 100 ppm. "Compared to America, Denmark sets a much lower regulatory limit of 20 ppm with great success, " said Xenia Trier, an expert at the European Environment Agency. "It does work to set limits and enforce them. PFAS do migrate from the paper into the food. Even though it was not 100%, we still saw considerable transmission. In general, transmission from packaging to food is increased as the temperature of the food rises. It is the same with the time spent in wrapping materials. " Trier told NBS, one of the major American mass-media companies.
In response to the issue, Whole Foods became the first grocery chain to publicly commit to remove PFAS fromtakeout containers and bakery paper. Many other companies followed suit. Experts say people who want to avoid PFAS in their takeout and food delivery packaging should favor companies that have promised to remove the chemicals. "As soon as you receive your takeout, you'd better take food out of the container immediately, and never reheat food in its original container. Instead, remove your food and heat it in ceramic(陶瓷的)or glass containers. "Trier said
32. What can we learn about PFAS in food packaging
A. They have been used for two years.
B. They do little harm to consumers' health
C. They are used to break down the chemicals.
D. They can make wrappers resistant to grease and water.
33. What is Xenia Trier's attitude to setting a lower limit of PFAS
A. Favorable. B. Neutral. C. Ambiguous. D. Opposed
34. What does the underlined word "it" refer to in paragraph 4
A. Considerable migration of grease and water.
B. PFAS transmission from packaging to food
C. Wrapper exposure to high food temperature
D. Regulatory limits concerning food packaging.
35. What is the main idea of the text
A. Food packaging contains dangerous chemicals.
B. Consumers are recommended to have PFAS-free products.
C. PFAS found in food packaging has become a great concern.
D. The government has taken measures to reduce PFAS exposure.
2023届浙江省嘉兴市高三二模英语试题
第一节(共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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● Programming Courses focus on exploring the relationship between math and programming. Building on math knowledge, solving math puzzles, and learning programming concepts, students program together to solve challenges and projects.
●Enrichmen Courses are designed for students who are comfortable in math concepts at their grade level and are looking for greater challenges and new ways to stimulate their interest in math.
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● Online Grades 1-8 Contest Club and Enrichment Courses:$225
● Online Grades 9- 12 Contest Club and Enrichment Courses:$240+tax
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21. What is the focus of Contest Courses
A. Designing projects. B. Tackling problems.
C. Improving math levels. D. Grasping programming concepts.
22. Who can apply for a scholarship
A. A student who is short of money.
B. A student who has rich math knowledge.
C. A student who is well prepared for the contest.
D. A student who has an account on the registration system.
23. How much can a 6th grader be refunded if he cancels registration 3 days in advance
A. $175. B. $190. C. $225. D. $240.
B
Joe Horan, a physical education teacher, has started the program Building Men to create a positive vision of manhood not just for himself, but also for the boys he teaches.
Looking back, Mr. Horan says his program developed from a low point in his life. In 200 4 as he went through a hard time, he felt society's definition of manhood was leading him down the wrong path. His life, he says, lacked substance and depth. “A desire became planted in my heart, that is, to find healing(治愈)from the unhealthy messages I believed about manhood, ”he says. Then, his sister recommended a book, Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx, which digs into the discovery of what being a man is all about. Joe took all the clues and started to put life lessons into his class.
Despite limited resources and funding, Bullding Men began at one middle school in the district in 2006. It grew on a shoestring budget, expanding school by school, year by year. Today, 33 teachers, like Mr. Colabufo, work across 18 schools. Mr. Colabufo has known Mr. Horan for several years, noting many people are aware of the program's success. “Joe's a legend in this district, ”Mr. Colabufo says.
The program appeals to boys at first because of a basketball component, but its secret is how it dives into off-the-court issues through discussions on character, Building Men helps participants gain insight, work to restore self-worth, and learn to calm emotions. SIR is a central component of lessons, standing for significance, integrity, and relationships.
At a recent breakfast fundraiser, Shateek Nelson, a senior at Nottingham High School, shared his experience, having participated in Building Men since middle school. He said he learned to see the bigger picture, rather than living in the moment. He also came to realize his actions affect others, and now he factors that into his decisions.
24. What motivated Joe Horan to start the program Building Men
A. An instructional book. B. His personal experience.
C. His sister's suggestion. D. The society's expectation.
25. What does the underlined word “shoestring” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Flexible. B. Proper. C. Tight. D. Balanced.
26. What did Shateek Nelson learn from participating in Building Men
A. One should dream big and then start small.
B. One should live each day as if it were the last day.
C. It is good to gain real-life experience at middle school.
D. It is essential to think more of others in decision-making.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. SIR: Core Component of Physical Education
B. Healthy Life: Involving Substance and Depth
C. Building Men: Teaching Boys About Manhood
D. Manhood: Teenagers' Power of Handling Issues
C
Recently, there was a slight growth in the travel industry in the UK after lockdowns.
“I think what pandemic(流行病)has done, ”said the boss of a travel company, “is remind people what it's like when you don't travel. ”Travel is never out of the top three desire Purchases. People will give up a kitchen, sofa, and surprisingly supermarket shopping, to protect the holiday.
Protecting the holiday at all costs makes total sense to me. Holidays are not a luxury, but one of those essential things in life that allow us to get through hard times. The thought of a holiday promotes a sense of well-being, of calm, of balance.
Holidays do not have to be expensive, or to places far away. Obviously, two weeks in the Maldives is the dream, but others can count as a holiday. For me, a holiday needs only a few things: a drawer to put my phone in, a couple of good books, and a chance to hang out with my family.
In my twenties, when I was almost constantly in a state of anxiety, I never went on holiday. I was seared of flying, scared of my boss noticing how much nicer life was without me in the office. I thought not going on holiday made me a harder worker, when actually it just made me a more tired one. Then, a boss pulled me aside to tell me that he wasn't going to thank me for not taking my holidays. I then booked a cheap beach holiday with a friend, and was genuinely amazed to find I felt much better for it.
So now, I make sure I always have a holiday booked—even if said holiday is only a weekend staying with my sister. A change is as beneficial as a rest, said Winston Churchill—both at the same time is, in my view, even better.
28. What did people realize after lockdowns according to paragraph 1
A. The importance of travelling.
B. The harm from the pandemic.
C. The need for more online purchases.
D. The difficulty with holiday protection.
29. Which of the following illustrates the author's basic criteria for a holiday
A. A warm climate and beaches. B. Some quality time with family.
C. Some adventurous travel plans. D. A five-star hotel and fine dining.
30. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The benefit the author obtained from travelling.
B. The source of the author's stress during office hours.
C. The change of the author's attitude to taking holidays.
D. The reason why the author tried to be a harder worker.
31. What is the function of the quote in the last paragraph
A. To explain a fact. B. To provide a detail.
D
For the first time, scientists have measured what actually happens with face-to-face interactions when employees start to work at an open-plan office, and their results show these modern workspaces are not as cooperative as you'd think.
Two researchers from Harvard Business School and Harvard University wanted to test whether removing walls at a rent-world workplace really increases interactions between co-workers. “To our knowledge, no prior study has directly measured the effect on actual interaction that results from removing walls to create an open office environment, ”Ethan S. Bernstein and Stephen Turban write in the paper. To that end, they approached two multinational companies that were re-organizing their office spaces at the global headquarters, and enlisted small groups of employees for two studies.
For eight weeks before the office redesign and eight weeks afterward, the researchers tracked employees' social interactions and locations. This data was analyzed together with email and instant messaging information from the company's servers to measure differences in how people were communicating with each other.
What they found was a pretty astonishing difference in face-to-face interactions—but not in the direction you might think. Across both experiments, employees' social interactions in person decreased by a crazy 70 percent, while emails saw an uptick by roughly 20 to 50 percent.
So, instead of spending more time cooperating with co-workers in the new space where everyone could see them, people got their heads down and tried to preserve their privacy any way they could. According to these results, it appears that being forced into a more open-plan environment can make people switch from chatting to others in person to sending an email or using instant messaging instead.
As the team notes, it's not automatically a bad thing, but it can certainly change work dynamics in an unexpected way. “That can have important consequences for how—and how productively—work gets done, ”the researchers conclude.
32. How did the two multinational companies redesign their offices
A. By expanding the total floor areas.
B. By updating the computer servers.
C. By changing the employees' locations.
D. By tearing down the space boundaries.
33. Why did the employees prefer email or instant messaging in an open office space
A. To reduce the risk of privacy leaks.
B. To establish efficient communication .
C. To facilitate indirect social interaction.
D. To transform traditional work patterns.
34. What can be inferred from the researchers' saying in the last paragraph
A. Further relevant research needs conducting.
B. Their research findings are of practical value.
C. Their team intends to change working environment.
D. People hold different opinions on how work gets done.
35. What is the main idea of the text
A. Real-world workplaces increase employees' interaction.
B. Work dynamics don't have much effect on work efficiency.
C. Modern workspaces change workers' way of communication.
D. Open-plan offices can't promote cooperation between co-workers.
2023届浙江省绍兴市高三4月高考科目考试适应性考试（二模）英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Emerald Cruises' River Cruise (巡游)
Danube delights
7 NIGHTS/APR-OCT 2023/PRICES FROM 1, 440pp
This amazing holiday includes:
River cruise
night full-board Danube river cruise on board your Emerald
Star-Ship
●20 meals including: seven breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners
●Enjoy unlimited drinks on board with a free Premium Drinks Package
●Visiting: Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Krem-Durnstein, Engehrzell-Passau, Regensburg
Tours and Experiences
●A guided coach tour of Budapest
●A walking tour of Bratislava
●A guided Vienna art tour, Gottweig Abbey, Pasau and Regensburg
●Traditional Hungarian folklore show onboard
●Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family
●Traditional Bavarian band on board
●A hike to Buda Hill, Bratisava Castle and Durnstein Castle
●A bike tour in Vienna, to the Walhalla monument and along the Danube River
All flights and airport transfers to and from your star-Ship
(London departure-complimentary regional flights available on request)
How much will be saved if a tourist chooses Panorama Balcony Suite in June
A. 1185 pounds. B. 1270 pounds. C. 1325 pounds. D. 1330 pounds.
22. What can be inferred about the holiday schedule
A. Tourists will have to pay for the drinks on board.
B. Tourists can choose from different meal packages.
C. Tourists are likely to get aboard the ship in the afternoon
D. Tourists will be put up in a hotel while visiting Budapest
23. In which tours will tourists be accompanied by guides
A. Vienna art tour & Budapest coach tour.
B. Vienna bike tour & Bratislava walking tour.
C. The tours to Durnstein Castle & Regensburg.
D. The tours to Gottweig Abbey & Bratisava Castle.
B
With a full career in both politics and business. Hiram Fong never set out to develop one of Oahu's most impressive horticulture (园艺) attractions. Fong, whose political career lasted over thirty years, was one of the first two senators (参议员) from Hawaii when it became a state in 1959and the first Asian American to serve in the USSenate. Before working in politics, Fong paid his own way through Harvard Law School and, upon graduating, helped found and run a law firm. Fong eventually led several companies, all the while, gardening was his escape.
In 1950, Fong purchased more than 700 acres of land on Oahu, above Kaneohe Bay. Wanting to experiment with growing fruit, he planted banana, then papaya, lemon, jackfruit, and avocado. By also choosing to plant crops such as bamboo, coconut, betel nut, and turmeric, he broadened the types of plants in his garden and developed a landscape reminding people of Hawaii hundreds of years ago.
After he retired from politics in 1977, Fong continued to be in charge of his companies, but he focused on gardening, personally importing and planting countless species of plants. Eventually, he divided his land into five gardens, each one named after a US president who had served while Fong was a senator. The Eisenhower Plateau is dedicated to native Chinese plants, such as the Hong Kong orchid tree and the Java plum. The Johnson Plateau features foreign fruits. Kennedy Valley supports ginger and palms from all over the world. Nixon Valley abounds with flowers while the Ford Plateau highlights hillsides of pili grasses.
The preserve is now named Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens, complete with a visitors' center and guided tours. Until his death in 2004 at ninety-seven. Fong spent every weekend tending to his flowers and trees and associating with visitors. He considered gardening a contributing reason for his long and healthy life.
24. What made Fong start gardening
A. His life experiences in Hawaii.
B. His big ambition for business.
C. His political career as a senator.
D. His temporary release from reality.
25. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Fong's further devotion to gardening.
B. Fong's management of companies.
C. Fong's research on plant species.
D. Fong's naming of his gardens.
26. What can be learnt about Fong from the last paragraph
A. He lived quite a busy but regular life in his old age.
B. He credited gardening for his long and healthy life.
C. He kept taking care of flowers as his daily routine.
D. He spent his later years establishing a visitors' centre.
27. What does the author want to convey through this passage
A. It is care and diligence that bring luck.
B. It takes three generations to make a gentleman.
C. Nothing great is ever achieved without enthusiasm.
D. Patience is a flower that grows not in everyone's garden.
C
Every 40 days a language dies. This "catastrophic" loss is being intensified by the climate crisis; according to linguists. If nothing is done, conservative estimates suggest that half of all the 7000 languages currently spoken will be extinct by the end of the century.
Speakers of minority languages have experienced a long history of persecution (迫害) ，with the result that by the 1920s half of all indigenous (土著的) languages in Australia, the US, South Africa and Argentina were extinct. The climate crisis is now considered the "final nail in the coffin" for many indigenous languages and the knowledge they represent.
"Languages are already endangered, "says Anastasia Richl, director of the Strathy language unit at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. Huge factors are globalization and migration, as communities move to regions where their language is not spoken or valued, according to Richl. "It seems particularly cruel, " she says, "that most of the world's languages are in parts of the world that are growing unpleasant to people. "Vanuatu, a South Pacificisl and nation measuring 12, 189km2, has 110 languages, the highest density (密度) of languages on the planet. It is also one of the countries most at risk of sea level rise, she says. "Many small language communities are on islands and coastlines easily subject to hurricanes and sea level rise. " Others live on lands where rising temperature threatens traditional farming and fishing practices, leading to migration.
In response to the crisis, the UN launched the International Decade of Indigenous Languages in 2022. Promoting and conserving languages of indigenous communities is "not only important for them, but for all humanity", said Csaba Korosi, the UN general assembly president, urging countries to allow access to education in indigenous languages.
28. What is the writer mainly concerned about
A. The disappearance of languages.
B. The challenge of climate change.
C. The reaction to the language crisis.
D. The trend of the speedy globalization.
29. Why is Vanuatu mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To explain the main reason for language density.
B. To show the common features of endangered languages.
C. To stress the impact of geographical position on migration.
D. To illustrate the situation of minority language communities.
30. What does the International Decade of Indigenous Languages aim to do
A. Support migrants to access local education.
B. Discourage people from massive migration.
C. Improve the living conditions of minority groups.
D. Preserve the languages of indigenous communities.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Faced with Disasters: Communities Have to Leave
B. Lost for Words: Rising Seas Bring Threat of Catastrophe
C. Upset at Extinction: UN Urges International Cooperation
D. Involved in Action: Experts Seek Solutions to Climate Crisis
D
You know exercise is heart smart and good for you. But do you really know how much physical activity you're getting Studies show that using a fitness tracker—a device that tracks your movement-can increase your steps per day by more than a mile.
"Fitness trackers are a great tool for heart health, " says cardiologist (心脏病医生) Seth Martin. "Being more active and changing your habits is important but difficult. Tracking likely helps people when combined with a clear goal to shoot for. "
Having an objective daily record can open people's eyes to how little exercise they're getting, Martin says, which can recalibrate their mindset(心态)and get motivated. People find ways to incorporate(融入)more activities into their day, walking during meetings, or simply taking the stairs instead of an elevator. "Fitness tracking gives people information and enables them to start making changes for heart health, " Martin says.
Try a few trackers until you find one that's comfortable for you and your budget. Martin suggests, "Once you've made a match, you can try the next steps: Use the tracker consistently every day. Set a goal and then find activities you enjoy that also fit into your daily life and can be sustained over the long term. Finally, encourage friends and family to use trackers as well. It can create a social support network and even foster a sense of competition. Follow these tips, and you'll be on your way to a healthier lifestyle and a healthier heart. "
So be ready, as doctors learn and introduce even better ways to use these devices. In a randomized clinical trial, Martin and his colleagues tested an automated, real-time, personalized program that sent coaching text messages to cardiology patients based on data from a wearable device paired with their phone. Over the short term, this coaching system helped increase step counts by over a mile a day beyond tracking alone. "I think technology can be a very powerful tool to get people moving more, " says Martin.
32. According to paragraphs 1-2, what do people fail to do when exercising
A. Integrate movement into work.
B. Maintain a daily exercise schedule.
C. Kick improper habits of exercising.
D. Monitor the amount of physical activity.
33. What does the underlined word "recalibrate" in paragraph 3 mean
A. Adjust. B. Abandon. C. Strengthen. D. Evaluate.
34. What does Martin suggest people do
A. Encourage the family to attend competitions.
B. Take exercise under the guidance of a coach.
C. Purchase a proper device and use it every day.
D. Consult a doctor and decide on suitable activities.
35. What does Martin think of the future of fitness trackers
A. Uncertain. B. Promising. C. Doubtful. D. Sustainable.
答案：
2023届浙江省杭州市高三下学期教学质量检测（二模）英语试题
【答案】1. D2. B3. C
【答案】4. B5. C6. A7. D
【答案】8. A9. C10. D11. B
【答案】12. D13. A14. A15. C
2023届浙江省温州市普通高中高三下学期第二次适应性考试英语试题
【答案】1. C2. D3. D
【答案】4. B5. C6. B7. C
【答案】8. A9. B10. B11. D
【答案】12. D13. C14. A15. A
2023届浙江省台州市高三下学期第二次教学质量评估英语试题
21-25 CDABA26-30 BCBDA31-35 CDABC
2023届浙江省嘉兴市高三二模英语试题
21-23 BAA 24-27 BCDC 28-31 ABCC 32-35 DABD
2023届浙江省绍兴市高三4月高考科目考试适应性考试（二模）英语试题
21-23 DCA24-27DABC28-31ADDB32-35DACB