2023届山西省部分市3月高三英语模拟试题分类汇编：阅读理解（含答案）

2023届山西省部分市3月高三英语模拟试题分类汇编
阅读理解
2023届山西省晋中市高三3月普通高等学校招生模拟考试（二模）英语
第一节(共15小题;每小题3分，满分45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
HITTING THE BOOKS IN CHINA AND THE WORLD
Reading is a good way to nourish(滋养) people mentally. Recently, Shanghai Library released a report about it. Let’s check out some findings. Reading time per week in different countries India: 10 hours and 42 minutes Thailand: 9 hours and 24 minutes China: 8 hours Philippines: 7 hours and 36 minutes France: 6 hours and 54 minutes
Digital reading has become a trend in China ·In 2022, digital readers nationwide reached 506 million, an increase of 2.43 percent compared to 2021. ·An average of 11.58 e-books and 7.08 audiobooks were read per person in China in 2022. ·By 2022, the market for digital reading in China made 41.57 billion yuan, an increase of 18.23 percent compared to 2021.
As technology develops, people primarily read through three methods: Digital readers in China ·Most of the digital readers are from East China and South China. ·Most of these readers are aged between 26 and 45. ·Males account for 54.3 percent and females 45.7 percent.
A total of 477 million Chinese people were willing to pay for digital reading in 2022.
1. How long do Indians spend reading in a day
A. Less than 70 minutes. B. About 80 minutes.
C. About 100 minutes. D. More than 90 minutes.
2. How many Chinese people were willing to spend money on digital reading in 2022
A. 477 million. B. 415.7 million. C. 494 million. D. 506 million.
3Who is most likely to be a digital reader in China
A. A male clerk aged 35. B. A high school student.
C. A female retired engineer. D. A female professor aged 50.
B
Travelling to watch their team play at the World Cup took a little longer than usual for two French fans. Mehdi Balamissa and Gabriel Martin decided the best way to travel from France to Qatar was on two wheels. The friends spent three months travelling 7000 kilometers by bicycle to reach Qatar 2022 and watch their beloved France defend its title.
“It was a crazy idea, but we’re the kind of people that have big ideas and don’t want to have any regrets,” Balamissa said, as both spoke to CNN Sport a day after arriving in the country. “So, since we are both self-employed, we decided to block off three months of our time and come to Qatar.”
The pair started their mammoth (庞大的) journey at the Stade de France in Paris, home of the French national team, and finished at the stunning Lusail Stadium, the venue that would host the final at Qatar 2022. They would travel on average 115 kilometers per day, taking appropriate rest days when needed. They battled through the heat of the desert in Saudi Arabia as well as flooded woodland areas in Hungary as they made their winding way to Qatar, stopping off at campsites, lodges (乡间小舍) and hotels to sleep.
The idea came about after cycling from France to Italy to watch their country play in the UEFA Nations League last year and they wanted to test themselves with a much longer trip. They hoped their trip would promote the benefits of sustainable travel and said they planned to offer cycling workshops to children from disadvantaged backgrounds when they eventually arrived home.
The two cyclists encountered many problems along the way, including dozens of flat tires, but relied on their infectiously positive attitude to get them through. The pair laugh as they recall the time they had to travel 15 hours to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in order to find a bike repair shop before travelling 15 hours back to the exact point where they had stopped.
“We had many troubles, but we fixed them as we went,” Martin told CNN.
4. Why did Balamissa and Martin go to Qatar
A. To achieve their big ideas. B. To set them apart from the other fans.
C. To close off three months for no regrets. D. To watch their country defending its champion.
5. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the two fans
A. Their travelling plan. B. Their severe challenges.
C. The schedule about their journey。 D. The scenery along their journey.
6. What’s the purpose of the two fans’ cycling trip
A. To explore the secrets and laws of nature. B. To raise people’s awareness of eco-tourism.
C. To benefit more from the cycling workshops. D. To be involved in the UEFA Nations League.
7. What can we learn from Balamissa and Martin’s story
A. Attitude is everything. B. Life lies in sports.
C. Life needs a slow pace. D. Man should be at one with nature.
C
Today, battery power per kilowatt hour costs around only ten per cent of what it did a decade ago. And the expectation is that the costs will continue to fall, both as battery chemistry improves and because manufacturing lots of batteries on a massive scale makes the production of individual batteries cheaper.
You can be forgiven for thinking that this might only be of interest to accountants, but the implications of this are enormous, and will benefit all of us. First and most obviously, it had made the batteries in electric cars cheaper and longer-lasting. And brilliantly, because electric batteries are improving so dramatically, we can already see the results. Last September, 15 per cent of all new vehicle registrations were pure electric vehicles. So the change is starting to happen.
Better batteries don’t just mean better cars, however. They can also help us decarbonise the entire national grid(网格). Storing energy has always been a problem for the grid. Today, only a tiny amount of generated electricity is stored for later use, which leads to lots of power going to waste. But better batteries make it technologically and economically viable to store large amounts of energy from the grid.
It’s conceivable(可想象的) that in the not-too-distant future, alongside other essentials in our homes like a boiler and a fusebox, we might also have an enormous battery in the garage. This would take power from the grid (or maybe even solar panels on the roof), and power appliances and lights in our homes at the times when demand for electricity is high. Home batteries are not yet as established as electric cars, but they are also growing in popularity.
So, given how much technology has improved batteries over the last decade, I can’t help but be strangely optimistic about the future. Batteries may not be as flashy(华丽的) as phones, rockets or other new technologies, but when it comes to technology to fight climate change, they’re definitely leading the charge.
8. What contributes to the popularity of electric cars
A. The greater benefits to accountants. B. The production of individual batteries.
C. The cheaper batteries running longer. D. The disappearance of the range anxiety.
9. What does the underlined word “viable” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Workable. B. Cheaper. C. Dramatic. D. Exceptional.
10. What does the author expect of batteries
A. They will sell better than phones. B. They will make the world greener.
C. They will replace the chargers on a long trip. D. They will improve in an environment-friendly way.
11. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Home Batteries Will Catch on B. Petrol-powered Cars Will Be Upgraded
C. Batteries Are Getting Better and Better D. Battery Technology Needs Improving Urgently
D
Mindfulness meditation(冥想) is a practice used to achieve mental quiet and a sense of calm. It is a series of steps used to encourage reflection and deep breathing and to increase self-awareness.
A mindfulness meditation course may be as effective at reducing anxiety as a common medication(药物), according to a new study. The research, published on November 9 in JAMAPsychiatry, involved a group of 276 adults with untreated anxiety disorders. Half of the patients were randomly selected to take 10 to 20mg of escitalopram, the generic form of Lexapro, a common medication used to treat anxiety and depression. The other half were assigned to an eight-week course in mindfulness-based stress reduction. The results were stunning: Both groups experienced about a 20% reduction in their anxiety symptoms over the eight-week period.
The patients assigned to the meditation group were asked to attend a mindfulness meditation group class in-person once a week. Each class was around two-and-a-half hours long and held at a local clinic. They were also asked to meditate on their own for around 40 minutes per day. Hoge, the lead author on the study, compared the time commitment to “taking an exercise class or an art class”.
But according to Joseph Arpaia, an Oregon-based psychiatrist specializing in mindfulness and meditation, the daily time commitment is likely too much for many patients dealing with anxiety.
Arpaia says that he has worked to find less time-intensive mindfulness methods to help patients manage their anxiety. One technique he teaches is called a “one-breath reset” that helps patients calm themselves over the course of a single breath.
But despite his reservations “It’s always interesting to see meditation work, and it works as well as medication,” he said. “My hope would be that people realize that there are things other than medication that can work.”
“My other hope would be that they realize that if sitting and following your breath makes you feel relaxed, great, but it doesn’t make everyone feel relaxed. Find something that does. Read a book, go for a walk, spend time gardening,” he said.
12. What’s the main feature of mindfulness meditation
A. It works in removing anxiety. B. It makes people’s mind empty.
C. It drives people to keep calm. D. It focuses on thoughts and awareness.
13. What can we know about the new study
A. Its result is hard to understand.
B. Its participants should attend courses face to face.
C. Its function is like an exercise class or an art class.
D. Its participants are divided into two equal groups freely.
14. Which word can best describe the author’s attitude to the new study’s result
A. Objective. B. Skeptical. C. Conservative. D. Approving.
15. How does Joseph Arpaia expect people to reduce anxiety
A. They learn more about meditation.
B. They can bring a “one-breath reset” into focus.
C. They choose a proper way to relax besides meditation.
D. They can read books to develop mind instead of medication.
2023届山西省怀仁市高三下学期二调英语试卷
第一节(共15小题;每小题3分，满分45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
Branding events of China Daily
Since its launch in 1981, China Daily has grown to become the nation’s leading English-language newspaper. With a combined print, online and mobile readership of more than 350 million, it serves a vital role in telling the world about China, providing valuable insight into the world’s second-largest economy. A series of branding events are conducted by China Daily to improve public diplomacy (外交) and international communication.
Vision China Lectures
A series of talks are organized by China Daily in which leading political and business figures are invited to speak and interact live with domestic and foreign audiences. The Vision China lectures focus on major issues facing China and the world, explore what China’s story means for the world, and how Chinese wisdom can help the world.
China Watch Think Tank Forum
Elites, including opinion leaders, politicians and businesspersons with expertise (专业知识) on China, discuss topics on developments and the future of China and the world in China Watch Think Tank Forum.
Asia Leadership Roundtable
The China Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable provides a platform for high-level dialogue and communication among leaders and social elites in the fields of politics, business and academia in Asia.
“21st Century Cup” National English Speaking Competition
The competition is the most famous English-speaking competition in China. It is the qualifying round for students who wish to represent China in the International Public Speaking Competition in London.
TESOL China Assembly
Organized by China Daily in partnership with TESOL International Association (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages), the TESOL China Assembly is a high-level international English Language Teaching (ELT) event in China. It aims to promote scholarship and cross-cultural understanding among English educators in China, and to enhance dialogue between China’s ELT professionals with their peers worldwide.
For more details, click here.
1. What’s the main purpose of China Daily
A. To hold various branding events.
BTo promote interpersonal communication.
C. To combine print, online and mobile readership.
D. To help people around the globe know China better.
2. What do Vision China Lectures and Asia Leadership Roundtable have in common
A. They involve politicians and businesspersons.
B. They focus on major issues facing China and the world.
CThey provide a platform for public dialogue and communication.
D. They discuss topics on developments and the future of China and the world.
3. Where is the text probably from
A. A newspaper. B. A textbook.
C. A website. D. A magazine.
B
An American teacher who helped make college education accessible to low-income, immigrant, first-generation American, and refugee (难民) pupils has won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize. Keishia Thorpe, an English teacher in Maryland, was selected from more than 8,000 teachers in 121 countries.
Ms. Thorpe teaches English to 12th-graders at the International High School Langley Park, where 95 percent of pupils are from low-income families. She redesigned their courses for the English department to make it culturally relevant to her pupils who are from mostly Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and South America. Since then, her English language learners have shown a 40 percent increase in their reading.
Ms. Thorpe spent a lot of time encouraging her pupils to apply for college and helped them with their applications and accessing fully-funded scholarships. She helped her senior pupils in 2018–2019 win more than $6.7 million in scholarships to 11 colleges, with most of them not having to pay for their education.
She plans to use the prize money to give less well-off pupils an opportunity of receiving a third level education. “Every person deserves the right to education and I want to be that person who champions that for them. I plan to use the money to help students worldwide access higher education,” she said. “Students are the reason I’m here, so I plan to use that to promote them and create a better future for them.”
Organized by UNESCO and first awarded in 2015, the Global Teacher Prize is an annual award to a teacher who has made a vast difference to the profession. The winner of this year was announced at a virtual ceremony in Paris on November 10th, 2021.
4. How do Thorpe’s redesigned courses influence her students
A. Students have spent more time reading.
B. Students are more aware of their culture.
C. More low-income students attend school.
D. More students apply for college education.
5. What can be learned about the Global Teacher Prize
A. It devotes much to college education.
B. It favors low-income immigrant teachers.
C. It targets teachers with huge contributions.
D. It encourages reforms in English teaching.
6. Which of the following words best describes Thorpe
A. Selfless and strict. B. Caring and devoted.
C. Frank and considerate. D. Talented and humorous.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. A Good Teacher Ensures a Bright Future
B. Teacher Prize Helps Realize Students’ Dream
C. Immigrant Teacher Shares Her Moving Story
D. High School Teacher Wins a $1 Million Prize
C
The term“Metaverse”(元宇宙)is the latest buzzword(流行语)to capture the tech industry’s imagination. It enjoys such popularity that Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, has announced recently that he’s changing his company’s name to Meta Platforms Inc. in order to engage in the creative new trend.
This might be the biggest thing to happen to the metaverse since the science fiction writer Neal Stephenson invented the term for his 1992 novel Snow Crash. But Zuckerberg and his team are hardly the only tech giants with ideas on how the metaverse should take shape.
What is the metaverse Zuckerberg has described it as a “virtual environment” you can go inside of rather than just looking at on a screen. Essentially, it’s a world of interconnected virtual communities where people can meet, work and play, by using virtual reality glasses, smartphone or other devices. The metaverse also could be a game-changer for the work-from-home shift during the COVID-19. Instead of only seeing co-workers on a video call, employees could even join them in a virtual office.
However, Zuckerberg’s support for the metaverse contradicts a central belief of its biggest enthusiasts. They regard the metaverse as online culture’s liberation from tech platforms like Facebook that not only take control of people’s accounts, photos and posts, but also trade off what they collected from that data. “We want to be able to move around the Internet with ease, but we also want to be able to move around the Internet in a way we’re not tracked and monitored, ” said Steve Jang, who focuses on crypto-currency(数字货币)technology.
When it comes to Facebook trying to lead the way into a virtual world, there is a growing concern among some people that it could require even more personal data and cause greater risks for information abuse when the company hasn’t fixed those problems in its current platforms.
8. Why is Zuckerberg changing the name of his company
A. Because he likes to found the metaverse.
B. Because he intends to get involved in the metaverse.
C. Because he wants to draw public attention.
D. Because he plans to quit his present business.
9. What can people do in the Metaverse
A. Do everything in the real world.
B. Have meetings in the virtual office.
C. Defeat the pandemic.
D. See co-workers in person.
10. What can be inferred about the central belief of Metaverse fans
A. The metaverse should be tracked by tech platforms.
B. Tech platforms should possess and trade users’ data.
C. Crypto-currency technology should be monitored.
D. Users should have control over their own data.
11What is some people’s attitude towards Facebook’s attempt to guide the metaverse
A. Optimistic.
B. Neutral.
C. Worried.
D. Pessimistic.
D
Birds that dive underwater — such as penguins, gannets and pelicans — may be more likely to go extinct than their nondiving relatives, a new study reported in Proceedings of the Royal Society finds.
Many waterbirds have evolved highly specialized bodies and behaviors that facilitate diving. Now, an analysis of the evolutionary history of more than 700 waterbird species shows that once a bird group gains the ability to dive, the change is irreversible, which could help explain why diving birds have a higher extinction rate compared with nondiving birds.
“There are considerable morphological(形态学的) adaptations for diving.” says Catherine Sheard, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Bristol in England. For instance, gannets and some pelicans that dive into the water from the air have twists to the neck muscles and the bones in the chest. It’s possible that some diving birds are evolving under an evolutionary “ratchet,” where adaptations to use a certain food source or habitat encourage specialized evolution. These birds may become trapped in their ways, increasing their risk of extinction.
Evolutionary biologists Josh Tyler and Jane Younger investigated the evolution of diving in a collection of 727 waterbird species across 11 bird groups. They explored the link between diving and the development of new species, or their extinction, in various bird lineages(家族). Among 236 diving bird species, 75, or 32 percent, were part of lineages that are experiencing 0.02 more species extinctions per million years than the generation of new species. Bird lineages that don't dive, on the other hand, generated 0.1more new species per million years than the rate of species dying out.
“The more specialized you become, the more reliant you are on a particular diet, foraging(觅食) strategy or environment.” says Tyler. “The range of environments available for foraging is much larger for the nondiving birds than for the specialist divers, and this may play into their ability to adapt and thrive.”
12. What does the underlined word “irreversible” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Unexpected. B. Unchangeable. C. Unreal. D. Unwelcome.
13. Why are “gannets and pelicans” mentioned in Paragraph 3
A. To present a fact. B. To illustrate a concept.
C. To give a definition. D. To explain a phenomenon.
14. What do we know about Josh Tyler and Jane Younger’s study
A. Biologists got the results by comparison.
B. Data were collected by observing waterbirds.
C. 32 diving bird species went extinct during the process.
D. The aim is to build connection between diving and nondiving birds.
15. Which of the following factors plays a role in nondiving birds’ lower extinction rate
A. Wider habitat range. B. Quicker foraging speed.
C. More food options. D. Stronger reproduction ability.
2023届山西省大同市高三一模英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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
Established in 1638, Harvard Library, in the US, is the oldest library system and both the largest academic library and largest private library in the world. With over 20 million physical and digital items, its vast collections are famed for their global reach and depth, with resources spanning the development of all disciplines and more than 460 languages.
WHICH LIBRARY IS RIGHT FOR ME
Your Harvard ID gets you access to all the libraries on campus. Need to snack while you study Choose Cabot. Prefer silence Visit Widener. Reading for fun Browse the Farnsworth Room in Lamont.
·Cabot Science Library
A 24-hour space for student cooperation and study, with studios for media production and support for science and engineering research and education.
·Widener Library
Harvard Library's flagship location, it offers inspiring study spaces, miles of piles to explore, and friendly librarians ready to help.
·Lamont Library
A 24-hour creative space with a wide range of services supporting the humanities and social sciences.
MATERIALS AVAILABLE AT HARVARD
Search HOLLIS，Harvard Library catalog（目录），to see if there is a physical copy available on campus and get it from the shelf.
MATERIALS NOT AVAILABLE AT HARVARD
·Borrow Direct allows you to borrow materials from partner institutions. Requests are fulfilled in about four business days.
·Try submitting an Interlibrary Loan request. Library staff will search other libraries for what you need.
21. Which of the following highlights Harvard Library
A. Best-equipped systems.
C. Advanced digital modes.
B. All languages included.
D. All disciplines accessible.
22. What do Cabot and Lamont have in common
A. They have media production studios.
B. They both offer round-the-clock service.
C. They are designed for engineering majors.
D. They focus on humanities and social sciences.
23. What should we do if the materials needed are unavailable in Harvard Library
A. Search HOLLIS for help.
C. Post request information.
B. Submit book lists needed.
D. Turn to partner institutions.
B
One of my earliest memories is of getting keen on fishing in a stream near our house, and while I was standing there waiting for the fish to bite, I'd start noticing all the wildlife. I’d rush home and tell my parents all about the animals and birds I'd seen. Later on I learnt some from my uncle and I watched wildlife series on TV. Then I bought my first camera, and a photographer was born!
I'm busy all the time now that I'm better known, and I work spring, summer, autumn, winter, with hardly a break sometimes. I have to get the most out of each day, so l often findmyself making notes for articles, or editing images, maybe, while waiting in a hide for a bird to appear. I try to be patient, but luckily there's usually nobody to hear if I get cross and start complaining to myself!
I've been working as a wildlife female photographer for ten years now and have a pretty strong reputation, though I say so myself. I use the most advanced cameras and lenses I can get hold of, but that doesn't make me different from any other professional photographer. And I put in lots of hours, but again, that's something we all have to do. I think what I'm known for is being able to come up with exceptional images in poor conditions. And wildlife is a popular area at the moment.
My range of clients varies from someone just wanting a picture to hang in their sitting room, to picture libraries and major wildlife charities. I’ve been fortunate enough to win a couple of international competitions. A while ago I spent ages checking the proofs of a book of what I think are my most beautiful photos-it's out in the shops now, in fact. Something I haven't done, which would be fun, is to travel round the country showing a selection of my images at local art galleries and libraries. I like the idea of the contact with the public. But who knows what else will occur to me
24. What first gave the author an interest in wildlife
A. Her parents'enthusiasm for it.
C. Her favourite TV programme.
B. Taking up a particular hobby.
D. A visit to her uncle's house.
25. What can we infer about the author from the second paragraph
A. She can use her time effectively.
B. She works during all four seasons.
C. She is patient when she has to wait.
D. She edits her images as soon as possible.
26. Why does the author think she has a good reputation
A. Because she concentrates on wildlife alone.
B. Because she uses top-of-the-range equipment.
C. Because she works harder than other photographers.
D. Because she produces excellent pictures even in poor weather.
27. What is the author hoping to do in the future
A. Gain international recognition.
B. Publish a book of her best pictures.
C. Take an exhibition of her photos on tour.
D. Get her photos accepted by picture libraries.
C
In the daily fight against poverty every single euro counts, yet donations are on the decline. How can we show people that even a small donation can have a big impact in a way that is both entertaining and innovative
A non-profit relief organization Misereor, based in Aachen, Germany makes donating easier than ever before-with the first interactive donation poster that accepts one of the most popular means of payment: the credit card. The group, which relies on donated funds to fight poverty around the world, built its “Social Swipe" idea on the insight that 40% of European payments were made by credit card.
The Social Swipe campaign, created along with Misereor's agency, Kolle Rebbe in Hamburg, Germany, was a series of interactive video posters designed to generate donations of two euros each. As the credit card was swiped（刷卡）， it led to an interactive video experience：the card cut a slice of bread from a loaf, illustrating that the money donated was providing a daily meal for a family in Peru.
With this equipment at international airports in Hamburg and Amsterdam, the posters generated 3, 000 euros in their first month. Using the connectedness of credit cards to extend the campaign, Misereor attached a small note on donors' statements, encouraging them to turn the one-time gift into a monthly one. Misereor reports that the number of consumers who gave three or more donations jumped by 23% during the campaign, compared to the same period a year earlier.
“These things are more expensive than a normal donation box, ” Kolle Rebbe's Public Relations Manager Thomas Stritz said. “But in the end it is not only about the money collected directly with this equipment, but also about awareness. Videos are shared, pictures are taken and comments and articles are written. ”
28. What is the text mainly about
A. A research on the credit card.
C. A fight against people's poverty.
B. A novel way to make donations.
D. An introduction to an organization.
29. Which of the following inspires the idea of **Social Swipe”？
A. The preferred way of payment.
B. The decline of donations in Europe.
C. The cooperation with Misereor's agency.
D. The invention of interactive donation poster.
30. What will happen if you use your credit card on donation facilities
A. Two euros will be donated each time.
B. A series of video posters will be designed.
C. A slice of bread will be offered to the poor.
D. Food will be provided to the homeless in Peru.
31. What is the great significance according to Thomas Stritz
A. Raising public awareness of donation.
B. Replacing all the normal donation boxes.
C. Encouraging people to use credit cards.
D. Collecting more money with the new device.
D
Brain implants can translate internal speech into external signals, permitting communication from people with paralysis（瘫痪）or other diseases that steal their ability to talk or type. New results from two studies, presented November 13 at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, “provide additional evidence of the extraordinary potential" that brain implants have for restoring lost communication, says neuroscientist Leigh Hochberg.
Some people who need help communicating can currently use devices that require small movements, such as eye gaze changes. Those tasks aren’t possible for everyone. So the new study targeted internal speech, which requires a person to do nothing more than think.
“Implanted in the brain, our device predicts internal speech directly, allowing the patient to just focus on saying a word inside their head, ” says Sarah Wandelt, a neuroscientist at Caltech. Internal speech “could be much simpler than requiring the patient to spell out words or mouth them. ” Neural signals associated with words are detected by electrodes（电极）implanted in the brain. The signals can then be translated into text, which can be made audible by computer programs that generate speech.
In the study, Wandelt and fellow workers could accurately predict which of eight words a person who was paralyzed below the neck was thinking. Electrodes picked up nerve cell signals in his posterior parietal cortex, a brain area involved in speech and hand movements. That approach is “really exciting, and enhances the power of bringing together fundamental neuroscience, neuroengineering and machine learning approaches for the restoration of communication and mobility, ” says Hochberg.
To be useful, the current techniques will need to get faster and more accurate. It's also unclear whether the technology will work for other people, perhaps with more profound speech disorders. “These are still early days for the technologies, ” Hochberg says.
32. What can be learned about the study in the text
A. It transforms small movements into text.
B. It encourages the patient to mouth words.
C. It helps the disabled to recover their speech.
D. It focuses on translating thoughts into speech.
33. Which can replace the underlined word “audible" in paragraph 3
A. Touchable.
C. Hearable.
B. Visible.
D. Countable.
34. Which is the right order of the working processing of the new technology
①Translate into text.
③Speak words inside the head.
②Pick up nerve cell signals.
④Implant electrodes in the brain.
⑤Generate speech via computer programs.
A. ④②①③⑤
C. ②④①⑤③
B. ④③②①⑤
D. ②③①⑤④
35. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. A New Way to Cure Paralysis
B. A Breakthrough in Neuroscience
C. Read Words Directly from People's Thoughts
D. Brain Implants Benefit Profound Speech Disorder
2023届山西省太原市高三一模英语试题
第一节(共15小题;每小题3分，满分45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
Best Campgrounds in U. S. National Parks
Gold Bluffs Beach Campground, Redwood National & State Park, CA
The remote campground is located about 6 miles up unpaved Davison Road. This is a small campground, though, with only 26 sites. So you'll need to book your site well in advance. As far as facilities go, there are solar showers, barbecues and fire pits, picnic tables and food lockers —more than enough for a remote camping adventure. Note that the first part of Davison Road is very steep and winding. Large RVs（房车）are prohibited on this road.
Nightly rate:$35
Watchman Campground, Zion National Park, UT
There are five different loops（圈）：Loop A and B have electric campsites，while the C and D are tent-only. Loop E is where the group sites are. Note, however, that this campground is extremely popular. Reservations are absolutely recommended from March through November. The off-season, on the other hand, offers first-come, first-served camping.
Nightly rate:$30for an electric site;$20for a tent-only site
Pirion Flats Campground, Great Sand Dunes National Park, CO
As an International Dark Sky Park, Great Sand Dunes is also a great place to see the Milky Way and amazing views of North America's tallest sand dunes. It is popular among children and adults alike. Renting a sled or sand board for an afternoon of fun —— you'll feel like a kid again. Sites can accommodate both RVs and tents.
Nightly rate:$20
Painted Desert, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ
It's a fantastic place to put up a tent. This is free camping, wild camping. The only thing you have to do to camp there is to get a permit in person at the Painted Desert Visitor Center. Once you're a mile from the trail head, you're free to set up tents wherever you want. Remember to obey the Leave No Trace principles, though! Of course, there are no facilities in this desert wilderness. So, you'll need to pack everything you need, from water and food to other supplies.
21. Which of the following charges no fees for the campsites
A. Redwood National & State Park. B. Zion National Park.
C. Great Sand Dunes National Park. D. Petrified Forest National Park.
22. What is necessary to do if you go to Watchman Campground
A. Pay $50 for the camping. B. Get a permit in advance.
C. Camp with group members. D. Reserve sites in the peak season.
23. What feature do the four national parks have in common
A. Outdoor tent campsites. B. Enough camping equipment.
C. Convenient traffic conditions. D. Environmental warning signs.
B
When you see a slim tower topping out at 14feet 6 inches (4. 4m) and made up of 208 decks of cards, you may exclaim it's so incredible!
The tower's architect, Bryan Berg, is an expert card builder, holding the world's record for the tallest structure built entirely of paper cards. He's built houses, stadiums, capitols, and castles. There's no glue，tape or clips（别针）. How can he make them stand firm？He begins by balancing four cards to form a box with arms sticking out，which forms a grid（网格）. Then he repeats the
grid over and over, expanding outward, to build a solid base. After that, Bryan lays cards around the edge and then across the top to make the floor for the next story of the building.
Interestingly enough, Bryan did not get the idea from any of the physical books. Instead, he discovered the unique way to build solid structures using a trick from nature. The secret is plant cells. Plant cells have hard walls and fit together tightly to form a grid that helps leaves and stems to keep their shape. Bees use the same kind of pattern to create honeycombs. Bryan borrowed this idea to invent repeating grids of card cells.
Out of curiosity， people who come to see the card buildings sometimes push and poke（戳刺）to see if they have clips inside, but find they don't! Once, when Bryan built a card castle at Disney World, birds kept trying to land on it. A squirrel managed to take down one wall and did plenty of damage inside. But, amazingly, the castle didn't collapse.
When it's time to take down a card house, Bryan likes to blow them apart with a leaf blower. Is he ever sad to do it Bryan admits it's sometimes painful to see his structures fall. But he always knows one thing:"What goes up must come down —even card houses. They wouldn't be so special if they were permanent. I also learn a lot from taking them apart ——the destruction shows me where the weak points are. That is what my next stronger buildings really need. "
24. What makes Bryan's card buildings stand firm
A. Fixed clips. B. Repeating grids.
C. Light-weight cards. D. Multiple stories.
25. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. The source of Bryan's inspiration.
B. Bryan's specific building process.
C. Bryan's comprehensive knowledge of biology.
D. The similarity between plant cells and honeycombs.
26. Why is the Disney card castle mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To arouse people's interest in visiting.
B. To prove the strength of Bryan's card works.
C. To indicate Bryan's popularity among children.
D. To show the harmony between man and nature.
27. What life philosophy does Bryan convey in the last paragraph
A. Pride comes before a fall.
B. It's unrealistic to achieve perfection.
C. One can better himself by going beyond himself.
D. Nothing is difficult for one who sets his mind to it.
C
Singers seem to have an inborn talent for foreign tongues — most notably when it comes to pronunciation and accent. It's something that the American singer Taylor Swift does a good job of making her French sound realistic in front of fans during her tours. "A foreign accent is a piece of cake for the singers. "says Susanne Reiterer, a neurolinguistics researcher at Vienna University.
In a study by Reiterer, published in New Scientist in 2015, 96 participants categorized as singers, instrumentalists, and non-musicians were tested for their abilities to imitate a language unknown to them——in this case，Hindi（印地语）. Reiterer's team found that singers had an advantage over instrumentalists in foreign language imitation, but both singers and instrumentalists outperformed non-musicians.
"Since talking uses the same biological makeup as singing, the two must be related both biologically and neurobiologically. It's Heschl's gyrus（颢横回）that works. You can change a lot by training, but something is pre-given as well, "Reiterer adds. "Biology plays a leading role. If you have a strong predisposition musically, then you have more power basically in your hearing areas. You can discriminate sounds better. "
Reiterer has also investigated how a person's initial language ability develops due to factors
such as musical ability, vocal training and children experience, to name a few, as reported in a2021 study. It's suggested that vocal training may allow singers to learn a language faster. What's more，when children experience music early，they're able to achieve lifelong neuroplasticity（神经可塑性）. Speech-sound processing ability builds up in one's whole life.
“It’s the body that feels where I have to move my tongue, "Reiterer says. "And this feeling has a correlation in the brain. That is the key to good pronunciation and the key to a good singer. "
28. What does the author want to tell us about Taylor Swift in paragraph 1
A. Her achievement in singing. B. Her dedication to music career.
C. Her ability to imitate languages. D. Her preference for foreign songs.
29. What does the underlined word "predisposition" in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Interest. B. Condition. C. Training. D. Knowledge.
30. What did Reiterer intend to find in her study
A. What determines accent imitation.
B. When children begin to learn music.
C. How musicians benefit from training.
D. Why singers have advantages over others.
31. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text
A. The influence of brain on music
B. The key to successful accent learning
C. A good singer, a potential language master
D. One's performance:50/50 talent and training
D
As thrift（节俭）was introduced into mainstream pop culture， young people started going to thrift stores for cheaper, fashionable finds. Gen Z consumers state that sustainability is an important factor while making buying decisions. Many choose to shop for a second-hand or resale item of eco-friendly products. Thrift shopping may have once been on the to-do list of people in poverty. But now a rise in eco-conscious thinking has caused young people to pop to thrift stores. However, scientists recently have come to realize such trendy sustainable practices could actually be less rosy than expected.
Actually， the root of this sustainability dilemma（左右为难）is not only assessing what you use in your life, but the overconsumption. “Buying piles of second-hand clothing doesn't help to build a sustainable future or challenge our addiction to shopping whenever we want them, " says Anna Fitzpatrick, a project coordinator at the Sustainable Fashion's Centre. In some cases, the very existence of second-hand stores can give us a false sense of guiltlessness. Fitzpatrick adds, "We can clear out our entire wardrobe（衣橱）by leaving what we don't want at a second-hand store with the hope that it'll be put into good use. Instead of buying less, we trick ourselves into thinking we can shop our way out of the problem by donating again and again. "
While shopping second-hand may seem like fun, or even an adventurous activity for fashion lovers, it's absolutely essential for people of limited budget. With thrifting reaching new levels of popularity, a great many people are noticing arise in prices at their local thrift stores. This can influence those who rely on the used market for everyday wear.
"Actually, they aren't shopping in second-hand shops to be sustainable or cool ——they're doing it out of necessity, " says Fitzpatrick. So, when you walk into a thrift shop or really any store, it's important to ask yourself whether it is necessary. While buying second-hand used to be economical and sustainable, it's now about consumption and staying on trend. Just remember,
when it comes to your wardrobe, less is more helpful for society and the planet.
32. Who has become the mainstream thrift store shoppers recently
A. Fashion followers. B. Lower-income individuals.
C. Young environmentalists. D. Green initiative scientists.
33. What view do scientists hold towards thrift shopping
A. It is a virtue of thrift. B. It is sustainable action.
C. It challenges addiction to shopping. D. It comes with worrying effects potentially.
34. Why do second-hand stores make us feel guiltless according to Fitzpatrick
A. They can cut down our living expenses.
B. They give us good excuses for the waste.
C. They are responsible for the environment.
D. They provide affordable items for the poor.
35. Which is suggested about thrift shopping according to the text
A. Restrict the desire of overconsumption.
B. Feel free to purchase the things you like.
C. Make contributions to society by donating.
D. Keep away from cheap and fashionable finds.
2023届山西省临汾市高考考前适应性训练考试(一) 英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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 library is the heart of a university——its collections services, and study spaces are central to every student’s educational journey. Let’s take a look at some famous university libraries around the world.
Magdalen College Old Library
Oxford University is famous for its academic programs, but it’s also known for its outstanding libraries that are said to include more than 11 million books. The Old Library at Magdalen College is the crown jewel of the university’s library system. It contains more than 20,000 rare books and manuscripts. Nearly all of these volumes were published before 1800.
TU Delft Library
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997, which has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. But it will only take a glance to be attracted, as it is a sight to remember. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can’t really see the actual library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill.
Trinity College Library
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It contains more than 200,000 of the library’s oldest books. Treasures of the library’s extensive collection include a rare copy of the 1916 proclamation of the Irish Republic and a beautiful 15th century harp (竖琴).
Joe and Rika Mansueto Library
Opened in 2011, the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library at the University of Chicago is designed with a grand glass roof, perfect for staring out when you are tired. The library can hold around 3.5 million volumes through its underground automatic storage and retrieval system. If you are not already impressed, the librarians, robotic cranes, will knock your socks off. They can locate and bring you any book within an average time of 3 minutes.
1. What do Magdalen College Old Library & Trinity College Library have in common
A. Both house stringed instruments. B. Both feature attractive designs.
C. Both boast numerous ancient books. D. Both gain recognition as crown jewels.
2. Which library possesses its own museum
A. TU Delft Library. B. Trinity College Library.
C. Magdalen College Old Library. D. Joe and Rika Mansueto Library.
3. What may impress you most in Joe and Rika Mansueto Library
A. The glass roof. B. The volume of books.
C. The storage system. D. The robotic librarians.
B
In 1665, Johannes Vermeer, one of the greatest painters in Netherlands, completed his masterpiece “Girl With a Pearl Earring.” On an April day 357 years later, Janine Strong slowed her bike to stop, paused her fitness app, and watched as the snaking line of her cycling route drew the shape of Vermeer’s masterpiece over the streets of Brooklyn.
Ms. Strong creates what has come to be known as “GPS art” — a practice that uses the Global Positioning System mapping capabilities of modern phone apps to create digital drawings with an athlete’s route. It has grown with the widespread availability of satellite tracking for use by ordinary people. In fact, the idea has been around since before the popularity of smartphones for fitness like Strava released in 2009.
In 2003, The New York Times Magazine told of how Jeremy Wood got the idea for GPS art. Mr. Wood said while he was using a GPS tracker on a flight and the plane flew in a holding pattern above Heath-row Airport, he was attracted by the pattern appearing on his Garmin GPS device. In recent years, technology has advanced enough to create visual maps in real time using a phone or smart watch.
“I get bored cycling on the same path in the same streets,” Ms. Strong said. “Creating GPS art gives me more reasons to hit the pavement, which makes cycling a lot easier. I always have a big smile on my face when it works out and I upload it and it’s done,” she added. “It’s a very satisfying feeling.”
To complete her digital vision of “Girl With a Pearl Earring,” she biked almost 50 miles around southern Brooklyn, carefully checking Strava to make sure each turn, circle, and straight line was achieving the shape of earring and head covering of Vermeer’s original.
4. What can we infer about Janine Strong in paragraph 1
A. She tests a fitness app. B. She is an innovative cyclist.
C. She likes pearl earrings. D. She is a painter of some note.
5. What information can we get about GPS art
A. It is rarely used by common people. B. It arose after the popularity of fitness apps.
C. It is based on apps’ GPS mapping functions. D. It is a practice of creating realistic drawings.
6What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The origin of GPS art. B. The prospect of GPS art.
C. The function of a GPS tracker. D. The advancement of a GPS device.
7. Who will be most likely to create GPS art
A. Painting lovers. B. Mobile game players.
C. Software developers. D. Running enthusiasts.
C
People are looking to make meaning after the global pandemic. And one way that some of us do this is to credit coincidences—the unexpected concurrence (同时发生) of events—with helping to find jobs, friends and spouses, make significant career decisions and relieve pains. Scholars disagree on the cause of coincidences. Some say they are random and due to probability. Others see God or spiritual forces at work. Still others say it’s our subconscious making connections. No matter the cause, people who study coincidences say that paying attention to these moments may help us, especially in times of stress.
Studies show that noticing coincidences may help boost both the effectiveness of psychotherapy and mental well-being. Michael Schauch, 42, an investment-portfolio manager in Squamish, British Columbia, who is an avid mountaineer, lost his best friend Brent last year. A few months later, Mr. Schauch climbed a mountain he and Brent often scaled together. At the summit, Mr. Schauch found hundreds of ladybugs. When he climbed a different mountain on the anniversary of Brent’s death, he saw a ladybug as he started up each new section of the rock face. “I knew at once that it was Brent, and that he was still there with me, as if to say: ‘You’ve got this, Mike. Keep going!’” he says.
Coincidences can make the world feel like it makes good sense, says David B. Yaden, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School. Varieties of spiritual experiences show a correlation (关联) between coincidences and an increase in positive emotions，better personal relationships and a greater sense of meaning in life.
Coincidences are more likely to happen to certain people. “People who are troubled by distress and searching for signs are more likely to experience coincidences,” says Bemard Beitman, a psychiatrist and a coincidence researcher. If you’d like to enhance your ability to notice coincidences, there are several strategies, says Lisa Miller, a clinical psychologist: Be open to them. Write them down. Talk about them with others. “We really need this deep inner wisdom.” she says.
8. What can we learn about coincidences from paragraph 1
A. They happen as expected. B. They provide guidance or relief.
C. They activate subconscious mind. D. They contribute to invisible forces.
9. Why does the author mention Michael Schalch’s story
A. To clarify the cause of coincidences.
B. To offer a method of coping with grief.
C. To show the comforting effect of coincidences.
D. To present a solid friendship between two climbers.
10. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Lucky people tend to be surprised by coincidences.
B. Wisdom is to the soul what mental health is to the body.
C. Coincidences mean more to our daily lives than the surface.
D. The more we cultivate coincidences, the more likely they happen.
11. What is the passage mainly about
A. The meaningful moments in life. B. The hidden power of coincidences.
C. The various opinions on coincidences. D. The strategies for noticing coincidences.
D
After a day’s labor, Andreas Fichtner and his colleagues have spliced (绞接) together three segments of fibers, creating a 12.5-kilometer-long fiber-optic (光学的) cable. It will stay buried in the snow to spy on the activity of Grfmsvotn, a dangerous, glacier-covered volcano.
Fichtner, a geophysicist at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, in Zurich, is one of the researchers using fiber optics to take the pulse of our planet. Much of their work is done in remote places, from the tops of volcanoes to the bottoms of seas, where traditional monitoring is too costly or difficult.
The technique used by Fichtner’s team is called distributed acoustic sensing or DAS. “It’s almost like radar in the fiber,” says the physicist Giuseppe Marra of the United Kingdom’s National Physical Laboratory, in Teddington. While radar uses reflected radio waves to locate objects, DAS uses reflected light to detect events as varied as earthquake activity and moving traffic, and to determine where they occurred. Inside the cables are optical fibers. DAS involves shooting quick pulses of laser light down the fiber and detecting bits of light that scatter back to the laser source due to disturbances in the environment. When the earth’s surface vibrates and shifts, it pulls the cables, so a detector can identify these small changes.
The New York Times points out that although wireless and satellite technology are booming, good old-fashioned cables are still the most efficient way to send information across oceans. Repurposing cables could give scientists the ability to monitor high-risk zones that were previously hard to reach. They could help detect earthquakes and tsunamis a few seconds earlier than traditional warning systems.
In addition, fiber-optic cables could also help solve some of the biggest challenges for humans. In the recent years, scientists have started to use them to measure ocean waves and access fault (断层) information. It is believed that fiber-optic cables will serve to benefit us greatly in the future.
12. What is the purpose of the work of Fichtner’s team
A. To track volcanic activities. B. To strike oil under the sea.
C. To lengthen fiber-optic cables. D. To keep fibers covered in the snow.
13. What can we learn about the technique of DAS
A. It determines when and where disasters occurs.
B. It uses radio waves to locate moving objects.
C. It improves the efficiency of transmitting light.
D. It detects tiny variation of the earth’s surface.
14. What does the underlined expression “Repurposing cables” probably mean
ARecycling cables in new fields. B. Adapting cables for a new function.
C. Installing cables beneath volcanoes. D. Promoting cables into massive production.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. DAS Is Feeling the Heartbeat of Volcanoes
B. Satellite Technology Is Booming in Our Times
C. Underground Cables Are Taking the Planet’s Pulse
D. Fiber-optic Cables Are Giving Us Insights into Earthquakes
答案：
2023届山西省晋中市高三3月普通高等学校招生模拟考试（二模）英语
【答案】1. D2. A3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要对比了中国和其他国家的读书情况及数字阅读在中国的流行趋势。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章中“Reading time per week in different countries”（不同国家每周阅读时间）中“India:10 hours and 42 minutes”（印度：10小时42分钟）可知，印度人每周的读书时间为10小时42分钟，即642分钟，故印度人每天的读书时间为90多分钟。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中左下方“A total of 477 million Chinese people were willing to pay for digital reading in 2022.”（在2022年，4.77亿中国人愿意为数字阅读付费。）可知，在2022年，4.77亿中国人愿意为数字阅读付费。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Digital readers in China”中“Most of these readers are aged between 26 and 45.”（这些读者中大部分人年龄在26到45之间。）及“Males account for 54.3 percent and females 45.7 percent.”（在这些读者中，男性占比54.3%，女性占比45.7%。）可知，年龄在26到45之间的男性更可能成为数字阅读者。
【答案】4. D5. B6. B7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了法国球迷Mehdi Balamissa和Gabriel Martin克服重重困难，完成历时三个月的自行车之旅来到卡塔尔观看世界杯，并谈到了他们的“big ideas”及积极乐观的生活态度。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Travelling to watch their team play at the World Cup took a little longer than usual for two French fans.(对两位法国球迷来说，去看他们球队在世界杯上的比赛比平时花了更长的时间。)”可知，Balamissa和Martin去卡塔尔的主要目的是观看法国队捍卫世界杯冠军的比赛。故选D。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“They would travel on average 115 kilometers per day, taking appropriate rest days when needed. They battled through the heat of the desert in Saudi Arabia as well as flooded woodland areas in Hungary as they made their winding way to Qatar, stopping off at campsites, lodges and hotels to sleep.(他们平均每天行驶115公里，需要时适当休息。在前往卡塔尔的途中，他们顶着沙特阿拉伯炎热的沙漠，以及匈牙利被洪水淹没的林地，中途在露营地、小屋和酒店休息。)”可知，本段主要讲述了两位球迷旅途中遇到的种种严峻挑战。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“They hoped their trip would promote the benefits of sustainable travel and said they planned to offer cycling workshops to children from disadvantaged backgrounds when they eventually arrived home.(他们希望他们的旅行能够宣传可持续旅行的好处，并表示他们计划在他们最终回家后为来自贫困家庭的孩子们提供自行车讲习班。)”可知，这两位球迷希望他们的骑行之旅能够增强人们的生态旅游意识。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。从第二段Balamissa接受采访时说的话“It was a crazy idea, but we’re the kind of people that have big ideas and don’t want to have any regrets(这是一个疯狂的想法，但我们是那种有大想法的人，不希望有任何遗憾)”和最后一段Martin接受采访时说的话“We had many troubles, but we fixed them as we went(我们有许多麻烦，但我们边走边解决)”可以看出，这两位球迷的生活态度积极向上、坚定执着；再结合倒数第二段中的“The two cyclists encountered many problems along the way, including dozens of flat tires, but relied on their infectiously positive attitude to get them through.(这两名骑自行车的人一路上遇到了很多问题，包括几十个轮胎漏气了，但他们依靠自己富有感染力的积极态度度过了难关。)”可知，本文旨在传递“态度决定一切”的人生哲学。故选A。
【答案】8. C9. A10. B11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明电池技术的发展让电池价格越来越低并且存储量越来越大，这能让更多人受益。电池技术还有助于整个国家电网的脱碳，使大量储存电能具有可行性，从而促进家用电池的流行。最后作者乐观展望电池的未来。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“First and most obviously, it had made the batteries in electric cars cheaper and longer-lasting. And brilliantly, because electric batteries are improving so dramatically, we can already see the results. Last September, 15 per cent of all new vehicle registrations were pure electric vehicles. (首先也是最明显的是，它使电动汽车中的电池更便宜、更耐用。而且非常出色的是，由于电池正在大幅改善，我们已经可以看到结果。去年9月，所有新车登记中有15%是纯电动汽车。)”可知，电动汽车的电池变得更便宜且更耐用，所以现在电动汽车跑得更远，其实用性更强，因此电动汽车注册用户开始增加。故选C。
【9题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句上一句及“But better batteries make it technologically and economically viable to store large amounts of energy from the grid. (但更好的电池使得从电网存储大量能量在技术和经济上都是……。)”中的“But”可知，更好的电池可以解决当前只有少量的发电被储存的问题。由此可知，画线词意为“可行的，行得通的”。故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“They can also help us decarbonise the entire national grid. (它们还可以帮助我们实现整个国家电网的脱碳。)”和最后一段中的“Batteries may not be as flashy(华丽的) as phones, rockets or other new technologies, but when it comes to technology to fight climate change, they’re definitely leading the charge. (电池可能不像手机、火箭或其他新技术那样华丽，但在应对气候变化的技术方面，它们绝对是领先的。)”可知，作者认为电池技术能帮助减少碳排放，能有力地帮助解决全球气候问题，即可以让世界更环保。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“First and most obviously, it had made the batteries in electric cars cheaper and longer-lasting. (首先也是最明显的是，它使电动汽车中的电池更便宜、更持久。)”，第三段中的“They can also help us decarbonise the entire national grid. (它们还可以帮助我们实现整个国家电网的脱碳。)”和第四段中的“This would take power from the grid (or maybe even solar panels on the roof), and power appliances and lights in our homes at the times when demand for electricity is high. Home batteries are not yet as established as electric cars, but they are also growing in popularity. (这将从电网（甚至屋顶上的太阳能电池板）获取电力，并在电力需求高的时候为我们家中的电器和灯供电。家用电池还没有像电动汽车那样成熟，但它们也越来越受欢迎。)”可知，作者一直在强调电池变得更好、更受欢迎，从而也让更多人受益;再根据最后一段中的“So, given how much technology has improved batteries over the last decade, I can’t help but be strangely optimistic about the future. (因此，考虑到过去十年中技术对电池的改进程度，我不禁对未来感到异常乐观。)”可知，作者对电池的前景充满乐观与希望。故C项“电池越来越好”适合作本文标题。故选C项。
【答案】12. D13. D14. A15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了有关“冥想减压”的一项新研究以及专业人士对此研究的评价。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It is a series of steps used to encourage reflection and deep breathing and to increase self-awareness.(它是一系列的步骤，用于鼓励反思和深呼吸，并提高自我意识)”可知，正念冥想不是让思想处于空无状态，而是更注重思想和意识。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Half of the patients were randomly selected to take 10 to 20mg of escitalopram, the generic form of Lexapro, a common medication used to treat anxiety and depression. The other half were assigned to an eight-week course in mindfulness based stress reduction.(一半的患者被随机选择服用10至20毫克的escitalopram，这是Lexapro的通用形式，是一种用于治疗焦虑和抑郁的常用药物。另一半则被安排参加为期八周的正念减压课程)”可知，该实验的参加者被任意分成人数均等的两个小组。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。本文作者主要介绍了关于“冥想减压”的一项新研究的过程与结果以及Joseph Arpaia对该项研究的评价，因此作者对该项新研究的结果持客观态度。故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中Joseph Arpaia所说的话“My hope would be that people realize that there are things other than medication that can work.(我希望人们能意识到，除了药物，还有其他方法可以发挥作用)”以及最后一段中“My other hope would be that they realize that if sitting and following your breath makes you feel relaxed, great, but it doesn’t make everyone feel relaxed. Find something that does.(我的另一个希望是，他们能意识到，如果坐着，跟着呼吸让你感到放松，那很好，但这并不能让每个人都感到放松。找到能让你放松的事情)”可知，Joseph Arpaia希望人们认识到减少焦虑的方式不仅仅只有药物治疗，同时还希望人们可以尝试一下“正念冥想减压法”，当然也可以尝试其他的适合自己的减压方式。故选C。
2023届山西省怀仁市高三下学期二调英语试卷
【答案】1. D2. A3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了China Daily举办了一系列品牌活动，以改善公共外交以及国际交流。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。文章第一段讲到“With a combined print, online and mobile readership of more than 350 million, it serves a vital role in telling the world about China, providing valuable insight into the world’s second-largest economy. (它拥有超过3.5亿的印刷、在线和移动读者，在向世界介绍中国方面发挥着至关重要的作用，为世界第二大经济体提供了宝贵的见解。)”可知China Daily的主要目的是帮助全球人民更好地了解中国。故选D。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。文章Vision China Lectures部分讲到“A series of talks are organized by China Daily in which leading political and business figures are invited to speak and interact live with domestic and foreign audiences. (China Daily组织了一系列讲座，邀请主要政治和商业人物与国内外观众进行现场演讲和互动)”以及文章Asia Leadership Roundtable部分讲到“The China Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable provides a platform for high-level dialogue and communication among leaders and social elites in the fields of politics, business and academia in Asia.( China Daily亚洲领导人圆桌会议为亚洲政治、商业和学术领域的领导人和社会精英提供了一个高层对话和交流的平台。)”可推知，视觉中国讲座和亚洲领导力圆桌会议的共同点是他们都包括政治家和商人。故选A。
3题详解】
推理判断题。文章最后一句讲到“For more details, click here (有关详细信息，请单击此处)”可知文章可能来自一个网站。故选C。
【答案】4. A5. C6. B7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了马里兰州的英语教师Keishia Thorpe获得了全球教师奖，并且赢得了100万美元的奖金。文章介绍了她所做出的的贡献以及全球教师奖的相关知识。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“She redesigned their courses for the English department to make it culturally relevant to her pupils who are from mostly Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and South America. Since then, her English language learners have shown a 40 percent increase in their reading.(她重新设计了英语系的课程，使其在文化上与她主要来自非洲、中东、加勒比地区和南美洲的学生相关。从那以后，她的英语学习者的阅读能力增长了40%)”可知，Thorpe重新设计的课程让学生们花了更多的时间阅读。故选A项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Organized by UNESCO and first awarded in 2015, the Global Teacher Prize is an annual award to a teacher who has made a vast difference to the profession.(全球教师奖由联合国教科文组织组织，于2015年首次颁发，每年颁发给为该专业做出巨大贡献的教师)”可知，全球教师奖针对有巨大贡献的教师。故选C项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Ms. Thorpe spent a lot of time encouraging her pupils to apply for college and helped them with their applications and accessing fully-funded scholarships. She helped her senior pupils in 2018–2019 win more than $6.7 million in scholarships to 11 colleges, with most of them not having to pay for their education.( Thorpe女士花了很多时间鼓励她的学生申请大学，帮助他们申请并获得全额奖学金。她在2018-2019年帮助她的高年级学生赢得了11所大学超过670万美元的奖学金，其中大多数学生无需支付学费)”以及倒数第二段“She plans to use the prize money to give less well-off pupils an opportunity of receiving a third level education. “Every person deserves the right to education and I want to be that person who champions that for them. I plan to use the money to help students worldwide access higher education,” she said. “Students are the reason I’m here, so I plan to use that to promote them and create a better future