2023届辽宁省部分市高三二模英语试题分类汇编：阅读理解（含答案）

2023届辽宁省部分市高三英语二模试题分类汇编
阅读理解
2023届辽宁省鞍山市普通高中高三第二次质量监测英语试题
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA
ADMISSION
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The Gallery offers free admission to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis). Please visit our admission desk during regular hours to obtain your ticket(s), or call 1-800-319-ARTS (2787).
Members
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Children Age 11 and under Free
Prices do not include tax.
If you should require any assistance, or have questions or concerns about your ticket reservations, please call us at 613-990-1985.
Free Admission
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To book tickets, please call 1-800-319-ARTS (2787).
The National Gallery of Canada also offers free admission to all visitors every Thursday from 5 to 8 pm. (No ticket required.)
Groups
If you have booked a guided tour for a group, please present yourself at the Information Office in the Group Entrance.
Packages and Discounts
Our tourism partners are pleased to welcome you during your stay in Ottawa.
1．How much should two adults with a disabled senior pay to visit the gallery
A．$20. B．$38. C．$40. D．$58.
2．How can visitors enjoy free admission to the gallery
A．They should book tickets online.
B．They should be in organized groups.
C．They should call 1-800-319-ARTS (2787).
D．They should go on Thursdays from 5 to 8 pm.
3．Where does this text probably come from
A．A tourist map. B．A gallery guide.
C．An art textbook. D．An exhibition advertisement.
B
A few years ago, I went shopping with a friend for a new motorcycle. He didn’t have a particular brand or model in mind except two standards. A big engine—since too much horsepower is never enough—and since he’s tall, a relatively relaxed riding position.
I suggested a Hayabusa, which met his standards or an XS-14R. Both were within his budget, especially the Hayabusa since the dealer was offering a $2,500 discount on a previous year’s model.
He rode them both and loved them both. But then he became very interested in a ZX-6R KRT—a great motorcycle, sure, but with a much smaller motor and a riding position that made him look like a contorted mantis (变形的螳螂). It seemed like a strange choice.
I felt puzzled until it hit me. The purchase of any motorcycle 750cc and under came with a free helmet (头盔). Since my friend also wanted a new helmet, getting one for free was extremely attractive. After all, the math didn’t work. We eventually negotiated $3,200 off the price of the Hayabusa. The free helmet was only worth $250. However, my friend’s final decision was ZX-6R KRT with a free helmet.
A 2017 study published in Marketing Science found that people tend to significantly overvalue “free”. When faced with a choice of selecting one of several available products, people will choose the option with the highest cost-benefit difference; however, decisions about free (zero-price) products differ, because people do not simply take away costs from benefits but instead, consider the benefits associated with free products to be higher.
Two months later, my friend traded in his 6R for a 14R. But I don’t think badly of him. We’ve all been blinded by the power of “free”. So whenever something is free, stop and consider the intention, and see “free” as a reason to do even more math.
4．What kind of motorcycle did the author’s friend intend to buy
A．A good second-hand one. B．A previous year’s Hayabusa.
C．A highly fashionable XS-14R. D．A powerful and comfortable one.
5．What aspect of the ZX-6R KRT attracted the author’s friend most
A．Its price. B．The motorcycle’s 750cc engine.
C．Its free gift. D．The motorcycle’s classical design.
6．Why does the author mention the 2017 study
A．To offer his friend a better purchase plan.
B．To stress the importance of negotiating skills.
C．To tell readers how to get more zero-price products.
D．To explain why his friend made such an unwise choice.
7．What does the text mainly talk about
A．It’s time to stop doing the math. B．“Free” is sometimes the worst deal.
C．Getting something for free is so fun. D．We all love to buy something on sale.
C
Some people worry about robots taking work away from human beings, but there are a few jobs that even these people admit most of us would not want. One is cleaning up radioactive waste, particularly when it is inside a nuclear power station.
So, send in the robots In 2011 the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station in Japan suffered a series of meltdowns after its safety systems failed following a tsunami. Robots were then sent into it to monitor radiation levels and start cleaning things up. Many got stuck, broke down or had their circuits fried by the intense radiation.
Stopping such things happening again is part of the work of the National Centre for Nuclear Robotics (NCNR). It is led by Rustam Stolkin of the University of Birmingham, and its purpose is to improve the routine use of robotics in nuclear power stations. One problem with the robots sent into the ruins of Fukushima Daiichi was that they were not particularly clever. Most were operated by someone at a safe distance. Such machines’ arms are tricky to move accurately when viewed via a video screen. Dr. Stolkin believes the answer is to equip them with artificial intelligence (AI), so that they can operate by themselves.
The nuclear industry, however, is extremely prudent. So, for the moment, AI is needed to assist human operators. For example, instead of relying on a remote human operator to operate all its controls, an AI-equipped robot faced with a pile of different objects to move would use a camera to understand those objects’ shapes and positions relative to one another. It could then plan how best to grasp each object and move it to a properly designed disposal skip.
Other members of NCNR are examining different aspects of the problem. At the University of Bristol, Tom Scott leads a group working on means for robots to identify materials, including various sorts of plastic. Gerhard Neumann of the University of Lincoln is developing advanced navigation systems. And to ensure robots’ circuits don’t get fried, Klaus McDonald Maier at the University of Essex is developing electronics to fight against the effects of radiation.
8．How did the robots perform at Fukushima Daiichi in 2011
A．They were not capable of the task. B．They cleaned up the waste in time.
C．They were not affected by radiation. D．They found it hard to identify materials.
9．What does the underlined word “prudent” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Admiring. B．Cautious. C．Successful. D．Independent.
10．Which university is trying to help robots find out what objects are made of
A．The University of Birmingham. B．The University of Lincoln.
C．The University of Bristol. D．The University of Essex.
11．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Will AI robots threaten more jobs B．Could robots replace human beings
C．Extreme robotics: cleaning up nuclear waste D．Nuclear robotics: speeding up the exploration
D
We have long been attracted by quick solutions that could increase our intelligence. Today, people’s hopes lie in brain training apps, some of which claim to result in “smarter minds”. But is this quick solution all it is said to be
There are plenty of brain training apps, but they all share the same characteristics: they turn mental exercises like simple arithmetic (算术), memory tests and logic and pattern-matching problems into quick games. Some apps tell us that the more you play these mini-games, the smarter you will get. It is really a big promise.
Many of the apps say they are based on “science”, a claim I found surprising as a former neuroscientist (神经系统科学家). The concept that increasing intelligence would be as simple as practicing a few mini-games every day flies in the face of what we have discovered about how humans think and learn.
After surveying thousands of users across a wide variety of apps, researchers at Western University in Canada discovered that brain training had no great effect on cognitive (认知的) functioning in the real world. The positive effects that have been found are limited to the very specific mini-games and tasks that users are trained on, such as the ability to memorize lists of words or numbers, or perform mental arithmetic, with little benefit to other skills.
If you are expecting them to improve your ability to write a novel or make a complex computer program, I am afraid you will want to look elsewhere. Puzzle video games such as “Baba Is You” and “Return of the Obra Dinn”, see players apply their skill at logic, memory and concentration in a far more complex way than any brain training mini-game.
12．What does the author say about brain training apps
A．They have scientific support. B．They work in the form of games.
C．They require problem-solving skills. D．They are based on complex arithmetic.
13．What does the underlined part “flies in the face of” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Goes into details of. B．Takes advantage of.
C．Goes against. D．Comes from.
14．Which best describes the effects that brain training apps have on memory
A．Limited. B．Indirect. C．Damaging. D．Far-reaching.
15．What is the author’s attitude to “Baba Is You”
A．Doubtful. B．Intolerant. C．Uninterested. D．Favorable.
2023届辽宁省锦州市高三4月质量检测（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。
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TV Shows For Teens
A study found that although new types of media are available to youngsters today, television continues to be important. Teens continue their habit of watching TV during adolescence and even start to rely on it for their knowledge expansion. Here is a list of TV shows for your teens' viewing pleasure:
Ancient Aliens
As your teens are old enough to understand Unidentified Flying Objects and aliens, you can encourage them to watch Ancient Aliens. This American television series will bring your teens the fascinating topics of extraterrestrial（外星球的）presence and the scientific proof behind the claims.
Channel: History
Superhumans
The American documentary series were aired from 2010 to 2014, whose aim was to discover human beings with a superhuman level of extraordinary physical or mental abilities. The show, which attempts to uncover the scientific secret behind their “gifts”, will help your teens learn about the scientific reasons of superhuman abilities.
Channel: Sci-Fi
Megascience
Providing an abundance of scientific information in an easy and comprehensible way is Megascience's style. All your teens' most puzzling scientific questions are answered in this show clearly and in detail, telling everything related to science.
Channel: Discovery Science
Science of Stupid
This show, broadcast in various versions in different countries, mixes science along with fun. While addressing various scientific principles, it provides a scientific explanation for basic questions, such as what happens when you use the wrong type of balloon, through funny videos.
Channel: National Geographic
21．On which channel can teens watch a show about UFOs
A．History. B．Sci-Fi. C．Discovery Science. D．National Geographic.
22．What is Science of Stupid special about
A．Its popularity. B．Its style. C．Its meaning. D．Its audience.
23．What do the four shows have in common
A．They talk about science. B．They have many versions.
C．They are brand-new shows. D．They are aired around the world.
B
Derek Veal found an old suitcase filled with photos, some more than 100 years old, when he explored his grandfather’s old house in Georgia. It belonged to his great-grandmother, who had Alzheimer’s(老年痴呆症)and lived in a nursing home. Veal and his grandfather went to visit her with the photos, hoping she could tell them more about the photos. What happened next changed Veal’s life.
“Everything came back to her when she saw these pictures,” Veal said. “She recognized her sisters, her aunts, her grandparents…It was the first time I had ever seen someone’s excitement from an old photo returning to them.”
The experience made Veal realize the power of old photos to hold precious and long-forgotten memories and restore a sense of identity. It never left him. Two years ago, when he came across old family photos for sale at a thrift store(旧货店), he decided to pick one picture and try to track down the family. Soon, he was inspired to buy more photos and started a Facebook group called Old Photo Project to aid in finding their families.
Veal is not alone in this hobby. David Gutenmacher, 26, lives in Queens, New York, and started his project, Museum of Lost Memories, in late 2020. He has already had over 300,000 followers on Instagram and over 750,000 on TikTok. “Some of my posts have gone viral and twice a person or family was tracked down in a matter of minutes!” Gutenmacher said. These lost pictures can bring the memories back to the families they belong to.
What makes this hobby so unique is not only how it gives people the chance to help others, but it also brings these enthusiasts a sense of purpose. “I feel like this is my calling,” said Gutenmacher. “The more I return memories, the more it feels like I’m supposed to be doing this.”
24．According to the text, what changed Veal’s life
A．His awareness of the value of old photos.
B．The true stories about his great-grandmother.
C．His family’s history shown in the photos.
D．His exploration of his grandfather’s old house.
25．What do the underlined words “have gone viral” mean in paragraph 4
A．Have been updated regularly. B．Have received some comments.
C．Have made people think deeply. D．Have spread quickly and widely.
26．How does Gutenmacher feel about what he does
A．It’s not easy. B．It’s not enough.
C．It’s his duty. D．It’s just a hobby.
27．What is a suitable title for the text
A．Returning Lost Memories B．Old Photos for Photo Enthusiasts
C．The Power of Photos on the Internet D．Researching the History of a Family
C
Despite the fact that parrots are well known for their long lives and complex cognition(认知), it remains unknown whether the two features have influenced each other.
“The problem has been sourcing good quality data,” said Simeon Smeele, a doctoral student at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior(MPI-AB), and lead author of the study that tried to solve this question.
Scientists from the MPI-AB and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology(MPI-EvA)teamed up with Species 360 to collect data from over 130,000 individual parrots sourced from over 1,000 zoos to find the average lifespan(寿命)of 217 parrot species.
The analysis revealed an astonishing diversity in life expectancy, ranging from an average of two years for the fig parrot up to an average of 30 years for the scarlet macaw.
Next, the team tried to determine whether or not parrots’ famous cognitive abilities had any influence on their lifespans. Their results support the theory that increased brain size has enabled longer lifespans. Because brain size relative to body size can be an indicator of intelligence, the findings suggested that the parrots with larger brains were able to survive for longer in the wild.
The scientists were surprised that factors such as diet, or the greater developmental time required to develop larger brains, did not lead to longer average lifespans.
In the future, the team plan to explore if sociality and cultural learning in parrots might have also contributed to long lifespans. Smeele said: “Large-brained birds might spend more time socially learning foraging(觅食)techniques that have been around for multiple generations. This increased learning period could potentially also explain the longer life spans, as it takes more time but also makes the foraging techniques more adaptive.”
28．What did the study aim to find out about parrots
A．The diversity in their life expectancies.
B．The factors that influence their intelligence.
C．The features that help them survive in the wild.
D．The link between their cognition and lifespan.
29．How did the researchers carry out their study
A．By surveying over 1,000 zoos. B．By examining parrots’ brains.
C．By analyzing the collected data. D．By observing parrots’ behavior.
30．Which is a possible cause of parrots’ long lifespans
A．Their diet. B．Their larger brains.
C．Their body size. D．Their brains’ development time.
31．What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．Supporting evidence for the research results.
B．Further research based on current findings.
C．Potential application of the research findings.
D．A further explanation of the research methods.
D
Working without going to work Yeye, a project manager and online English teacher, has been traveling around the world without giving up her job, reported Global Times. Traveling from Yunnan to Zhejiang and Hainan while working remotely via a laptop since 2020, she is one of the many so-called “digital nomads”(数字游民).
Digital nomads are people who are location-independent and use technology to perform their jobs while living a nomadic lifestyle, according to Investopedia, an information source platform for financial content. Digital nomads work remotely as they travel around, telecommuting rather than being physically present at a company office.
The number of digital nomads has increased strongly in the past few years. A 2021 report stated that in the US the number of digital nomads increased by 112 percent from 7.3 million in 2019 to 15.5 million in 2021. Hu Jiayin, an assistant professor at the National School of Development at Peking University, said in a speech that “nearly 80 percent of job hunters of Zhaopin, a job seeking platform, long to become digital nomads”.
The COVID-19 pandemic is another new reason for the rising popularity of becoming a digital nomad worldwide, noted Investopedia. During the pandemic, remote work is largely admitted by companies as being useful, making them increasingly aware that the necessary work can still be done smoothly without having workers at the office. Besides, working remotely is indeed a good way to reduce the risk of being infected whenever there are confirmed cases nearby. As long as conditions allow for it, digital nomads may also travel as they work.
The digital nomad lifestyle also suits the young generation’s pursuit of freedom, according to Hu. “Young people born in the 2000s long for freedom as well as stability,” she said. A job with no on-site requirement is therefore attractive to them. With a laptop, digital nomads can work anywhere they want. Traveling, bathing, or lying in bed can happen at the same time as working, Hu said.
32．Who is a digital nomad
A．A programmer working for a digital company.
B．An engineer working remotely through the internet.
C．A journalist who travels after finishing his work.
D．A school teacher online classes during lockdown.
33．Why does the author quote Hu Jiayin in paragragh 3
A．To describe what is required to be a digital nomad.
B．To present the impact of the digital nomad lifestyle.
C．To explain what promotes the digital nomad lifestyle.
D．To show the popularity of the digital nomad lifestyle.
34．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．A way to improve work efficiency.
B．The pandemic has totally changed the way people work.
C．The advantages and disadvantages of a digital nomad.
D．The pandemic has made the digital nomad lifestyle more popular.
35．Why is the digital nomad lifestyle so attractive to young people
A．They value freedom and stability.
B．They love to have fun while working.
C．They like to get a taste of something new.
D．They are unwilling to be away from home.
2023届辽宁省普通高中高三第二次模拟考试（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，选出最佳选项。
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Must-Visit Attractions in Turin, Italy
Mole Antonellina
The tall spire of Mole Antonelliana is the pinnacle of the Turin skyline and an iconic symbol of the city. It was built in 1848 and is now the National Museum of Cinema. But the real draw is the viewing platform at the top of the building, which offers amazing views of the city and mountains beyond.
Piazza Castello
In the heart of the historic centre of Turin is Piazza Castello, which hosts two major Baroque structures—Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Madama. Palazzo Reale was originally built in the 16th century, and underwent modification in the late 17th century. Palazzo Madama dates from 1003 and is now home to the Museo Civico d’ Arte Antica, which has a remarkable collection of paintings from the medieval, Renaissance and baroque periods.
Basilica di Superga
The Basilica di Superga was built in the 18th century on the Superga hill with stunning views over the city and wider landscape. From here you can see peaks of the Alps such as Monviso and Doufour peak.
Parco del Valentino
Located on the west bank of the River Po that runs through the city, Parco del Valentino makes for lovely walks. The park is also home to the Castillo del Valentino-one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy with UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Quadrilatero Romano
This is a central neighbourhood, where an ancient Roman settlement once stood. The network of small streets is made up of beautiful historic buildings that are home to interesting shops, bars and restaurants, as well as remnants of the former Roman structures.
1．What is the most attractive place in Mole Antonellina
A．The tall spire of Mole Antonelliana. B．The viewing platform at the top.
C．The pinnacle of the Turin skyline. D．The National Museum of Cinema.
2．If you want to enjoy the natural beauty of the biggest mountain in Europe, which attraction will you choose
A．Mole Antonellina B．Piazza Castello
C．Basilica di Superga D．Parco del Valentino
3．What’s the purpose of the passage
A．To list different places. B．To broaden readers’ view.
C．To introduce Turin, Italy. D．To attract more visitors.
B
Deepfake Videos of Tom Cruise Raise Concern
A series of deepfake videos of Tom Cruise have gained more than 11 million views on TikTok. The creator said he never wanted to trick people. But since he has, he’s hoping the sudden influx (涌入) of attention can help bring greater awareness to the continued evolution of the technology that can create incredibly realistic fake videos of people.
“The important thing is, we didn’t want to fool people at any moment,” Chris Ume, 31, the Belgian visual effects artist behind the visual deepfake, said in an interview. “If I can help in creating awareness, or even work on detection in the future, I would love to.”
Ume created the four videos, in which it appeared to show the Hollywood star playing golf, doing a magic coin trick, and falling over while telling a story. The videos went visual, attracting attention on TikTok and across the Internet.
And though most people realized quickly that the videos were fake, even experts were impressed by their quality.
“My first thought was they’re incredibly well done,” said digital image expert HanyFarid, who is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and specializes in image analysis. “They are funny, and they’re clever.”
But they also offer a warning: Deepfake technology that has emerged in recent years continues to evolve and improve. And while deepfake videos have not yet been effectively used in many misinformation(虚假消息) campaigns, the danger is growing.
“In the early days, you could see the potential, but it wasn’t even close to being there,” Farid said. “But this felt to me like it was a real step, like we just took a big step forward in the development of this technology.
Synthetic(合成的) digital content, otherwise known as a deepfake, can include anything from an image or video in which one person or object is visually or audibly manipulated(操纵) to say and do something that is fabricated(伪造).
Although Ume used sophisticated visual effects editing, advancements in digital editing through smartphone apps such as Reface, Facetune and even Snapchat have made techniques like face-swapping(换脸) and image altering easier and could cause serious consequences, experts say.
4．What does the creator intend to do according to the text
A．To attract more attention. B．To earn much more money.
C．To play a trick on people. D．To show technological progress.
5．What does the word underlined in Para. 7 refer to
A．The danger is increasing.
B．The technology is developing.
C．The deepfake videos are spreading widely.
D．The deepfake videos are effectively used.
6．What’s the author’s attitude toward the deepfake videos
A．Negative. B．Optimistic. C．Objective. D．Pessimistic.
7．What’s the main idea of the text
A．The deepfake videos are popular. B．The deepfake videos raise concern.
C．The deepfake videos should be stopped. D．The deepfake technology is advancing.
C
Smiles Are Always Preferable over Pity
An artist from Washington is bringing smiles to babies and their parents, one helmet at a time.
Flat head syndrome is a common condition in infants and affects about half of babies in their first year of life. Fortunately, it doesn’t cause significant medical consequence and is treatable with a specialized helmet that an infant will wear for weeks or months. But these helmets usually come in a dull white.
More than a decade ago, artist Paula Strawn was approached by a friend whose granddaughter was prescribed one of the helmets and asked if she could make it a bit more fun.
“I had never seen a baby with a helmet before and they quickly explained what it was for,” Strawn says. “I was a little frightened as I hadn’t painted on anything like this before. But it went and they were very happy.”
Strawn was living in Southern California at the time. After painting the helmet for her friend, she quickly began to get inquiries from other parents who wanted to stylize the helmets for their babies.
Soon, requests snowballed in from across the state, then from around the country.
“Within the year it was my main painting work for folks all over Southern California and within a couple of years I started hearing from folks around the states,” she recalls. “The last few years it’s been my full-time business. I get helmets from all over the country.”
Strawn, who now lives in Washington, says she has painted more than 3,200 helmets in the 15 years since she painted her first one.
She frequently posts her paintings to her Instagram page, which features helmets designed with bright flowers, cartoon characters, sports team logos and other colorful pictures.
“It’s a fun, friendly and personal design that brings smiles to baby and a chance for parents to have a conversation about the helmet instead of pity,” Strawn says. “Smiles are always preferable over pity!”
8．Who will be interested in this text
A．Babies. B．Parents. C．Artists. D．Doctors.
9．What can we infer from Para.2
A．The helmets are mainly white. B．Infants don’t like their helmets.
C．Many babies suffer from flat heads. D．People ignore flat head syndrome.
10．Which word describes Strawn
A．Caring. B．Generous. C．Selfish. D．Energetic.
11．The text is most probably taken from ________.
A．a brochure B．a diary C．an advertisement D．a magazine
D
NASA is making preparation to send a crew to the moon who will explore the lunar surface with the hopes of constructing a stable habitat. Although the American space agency is focused on just sending astronauts, other companies are looking further into the future for when humans will colonize the natural satellite.
Experts at Money, a company for consumer credit products, released the first-ever moon mortgage (按揭) guide that reveals living on the lunar surface would cost $325,067 a month.
“With Earth becoming increasingly populated and space technology advancing, it won’t be long before lunar living becomes the new normal,” reads the study.
The team from Money used various factors to calculate the cost of a house on the moon: raw materials needed to build a house, the special materials needed to build on the moon’s atmosphere, astronauts required to travel to build, and the average cost of transporting materials to the moon.
According to the moon mortgage guide, the first fully functioning house on the moon would be $48,454,063, which is a high price for a home. The price includes adding life-saving details to homes such as air seals, industrial-strength air-con and heaters, meter (流星)-proof windows, insulation (绝缘) and organic sources of energy.
The idea of living on the moon may sound like an exciting life, but those brave enough to take the leap have to consider the “lunar lifestyle” that comes with it.
“Generating energy is vital when living in such extreme conditions, and therefore the cost of some suppliers may force you to consider some alternative options. The most efficient way to generate. electricity on the moon is to buy a small nuclear reactor costing $1.3 billion,” Money shares in the study. “Alternatively, 34 solar panels would generate enough electricity to run one house and cost only $23,616 in comparison.”
The guide also reveals the most ideal locations on the moon, with “Sea of Rains” being deemed “the perfect family suburb”—this region sits at the north and is one of the largest impact craters (陨石撞击坑) in the Solar System.
12．What does the word underlined in Para 1 mean
A．Send plenty of scientists. B．Live in large numbers.
C．Have more knowledge. D．Exploit more energy.
13．What can we learn from the study
A．Average people can’t afford to live on the moon due to the high cost.
B．It’s estimated that the cost of living on the moon is roughly $425,067.
C．Life on the lunar surface would be expected similar to that on the earth.
D．Compared with nuclear reactor，solar panels cost less to generate electricity.
14．Which one is more suitable for houses to build on
A．The high land. B．The flat ground.
C．The deep hole. D．The mountainous area.
15．What’s the best title of the text
A．Living on the Moon B．Exploring the Moon
C．Sending Astronauts to the Moon D．Travelling on the Moon
2023届辽宁省沈阳市高中高三下学期二模英语试卷
第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
In Singapore, it seems like art is at every turn. Look closely and you’ll discover masterpieces in front of an office building, a walkway, and even on a rooftop garden, where everyone can appreciate them up close. In order to further promote art, festivals are held throughout the year. Here are some of the biggest art draws to come.
ARTWALK
When: January
An annual public art festival, Artwalk takes place in the culturally rich neighborhoods of Little India and Katong-Joo Chiat. Visitors can learn about the food, stories and history of two of Singapore’s most distinct communities on guided walking tours. They can even experience art and culture up close with hands—on workshops with local artists, storytellers and cultural experts.
ART SG
When: March
During the biggest art fair in Southeast Asia, more than 150 of the world’s best galleries will showcase their collection of more than 1,000 artists. The film section will feature panel discussions, experimental films, and new film—making practices. Some galleries will also present digital technology artworks like AR, VR, and NFTs.
SINGAPORE BIENNALE
When: July
The Singapore Biennale is a dynamic event that encourages folks to see art in a new light through interactive installations and exhibitions. The highlights include art tours, air performances, a film installation and various exhibitions.
SINGAPORE NIGHT
When: August
During this party-like night festival, the Bras Basah-Bugis business street lights up for this multi-dimensional art festival with diverse light installations(装置). Building walls provide larger-than-life canvases(画布)for shows; underground tunnels are brilliant with lights. Art and creativity blossom through a passion for experiments.
1．What can visitors do in ARTWALK
A．Try out global cuisines. B．Join in interactive activities.
C．Organize walking tours. D．Visit museums and galleries.
2．What can we learn about ART SG
A．It is the biggest Asian festival. B．It features air performances.
C．It covers a variety of art forms. D．It showcases high technology.
3．When should visitors go to Singapore if they want to enjoy light shows
A．In January. B．In March. C．In July. D．In August.
B
Today, I’ve been recording an audiobook. I am excited that I have realized my life-long dream.
I will never forget at primary school I used to wait with breathless anticipation to take my turn reading out a paragraph of great works in front. At my secondary school, when students were encouraged to select and present a reading at “morning talk”, I often added my name to the list.
This was all handy background for my career in broadcasting. But, much as I enjoy hosting shows and interviewing people, I often find myself missing the simple pleasures of reading out loud. I’d thought about putting myself forward as a narrator(朗读者) for audiobooks. But I’m not an actor. I can’t do regional accents or play female voice. Non-fiction, then, seemed the obvious target, but I felt that such books were best read by their authors. If it were authors’ own voice, their stories would touch me.
Recently, delivering my son’s nightly bedtime story has reawakened my love for reading out loud—highlights so far have included Charlotte’s Web. But I never thought I’d get the opportunity to do it professionally.
Then, last month, I was contacted by James Plunkett, author of End State, a forthcoming book about political ideas. He had no desire to read his book out loud, but as a fan of my program, he thought I might do a reasonable job.
So, I’ve spent this week in a studio, simply reading stuff out loud. And I’m LOVING IT!
Mind you, it’s an entirely unexpected experience. It’s disheartening when the recording needs to be stopped because I’ve just carelessly skipped over a ‘ the’, or had to clear my throat, or catch my breath. I’ve also learned how many words I’ve been mispronouncing my entire life: behavioral is BE-HAYVE-YOU-RAL, not BE-HAYVE-EE-AH-RUL.
Though tackling this 339-page book doesn’t turn out to be that easy, I’ve found the whole process awesome, and hope this becomes the first of many.
4．What does the author want to show by mentioning his experiences at school
A．The purpose of schooling. B．His love for reading aloud.
C．The power of encouragement. D．His talent for silent reading.
5．What can we learn about the author from paragraph 3
A．He regrets being a TV host. B．He doesn’t like non-fiction at all.
C．He lacks working experience. D．He is aware of his disadvantages.
6．Why could the author get the job as a narrator
A．Because he was specifically invited. B．Because he applied for it in person.
C．Because he read many bedtime stories. D．Because he had a big crowd of fans.
7．What does the author think of being a narrator
A．Frightening but profitable. B．Rewarding but unsafe.
C．Demanding but enjoyable. D．Promising but unstable.
C
People who give, live longer, studies have shown. Now, a new study by University of Michigan researchers shows that why people volunteer—not whether they volunteer—is what really counts.
For the study, Konrath and colleagues analyzed data collected in 2008 and 2012 aiming at the same random samples of 3,376 people. Overall, they found that just 2.3 percent of those who once worked as volunteers had died, compared to 4.3 percent of non-volunteers. They further found that how much people volunteered mattered as well—only 1.8 percent of regular volunteers died, compared with 2.5 percent of occasional volunteers.
But what really made a difference were people’s motives for volunteering. The researchers asked people to rate how important they found various reasons for volunteering, and they found that the more important people rated reasons such as feeling pity for people in need, the more likely they were to be alive. Those who rated motives related to personal benefit as more important were more likely to have died, and just as likely to die as those who didn’t volunteer at all. These reasons included volunteering because they enjoyed the social contact, to escape their own problems, or to explore their own strengths.
Konrath says the current findings suggest it may be a poor idea to encourage people to volunteer because it’s good for them. “Volunteering is increasingly being encouraged in schools and organizations. Some groups say that it’s okay to want benefits for yourself, and encourage people to think of volunteering as an exchange for personal interests. Some groups emphasize the health benefits received through volunteering.” Konrath added, “Of course, it’s reasonable for volunteers to expect benefits for themselves. But the potential health benefits of volunteering are significantly reduced if self-benefit becomes a person’s main motive”.
8．What does the new study mainly find
A．How we volunteer makes sense to others.
B．How often we volunteer makes a difference.
C．Whether we volunteer decides our well-being.
D．Why we volunteer has an impact on our health.
9．How did the researchers do the research
A．By doing experiments. B．Through field research.
C．By analyzing statistics. D．Through group discussion.
10．Which of the following motives will probably contribute to a longer life
A．To develop abilities. B．To help the poor people
C．To make more friends. D．To solve personal problems.
11．What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．Practical suggestions on the further studies.
B．A further explanation of the current findings.
C．A reasonable doubt about the research results.
D．Potential applications of the research methods.
D
Swot satellite is scheduled to be launched Thursday morning to conduct a comprehensive survey of Earth’s vital resource. By using advanced microwave radar technology it will collect height-surface measurements of oceans, lakes and rivers in high-definition detail over 90% of the globe. It’s really the first time to observe nearly all water on the planet’s surface.
The major mission is to explore how oceans adjust climate change by absorbing atmospheric heat and carbon dioxide in a natural process. Oceans are estimated to have absorbed more than 90% of the extra heat trapped in the Earth’s atmosphere by human-caused greenhouse gases. Swot will scan the seas and precisely measure fine differences in surface elevations(高度)around smaller currents and eddies(漩涡), where much of the oceans’ decrease of heat and carbon is believed to occur. “Studying the mechanism will help climate scientists answer a key question: What is the turning point at which oceans start releasing, rather than absorbing, huge amounts of heat back into the atmosphere and speed up global warming, rather than limiting it,” said Nadya Shiffer, Swot’s program scientist.
By comparison, earlier studies of water bodies relied on data of rivers or oceans taken at specific points, or from satellites that can only track measurements along a one-dimensional line, requiring scientists to fill in data gaps through extrapolation(外推法). Thanks to the radar instrument, Swot can scan through cloud cover and darkness over wide ranges of the Earth. This enables scientists to accurately map their observations in two dimensions regardless of weather or time of day and to cover large geographic areas far more quickly than was previously possible.
“Rather than giving us a line of elevations, it’s giving us a map of elevations, and that’s just a total gamechanger,” said Tamlin Pavelsky, Swot freshwater science leader.
12．What does the underlined expression “vital resource” in the first paragraph refer to
A．Technology. B．Climate. C．Oceans. D．Water.
13．What is the major mission of Swot satellite
A．To identify when global warming is worsened.
B．To explore where oceans absorb heat and CO2.
C．To study how oceans influence climate change.
D．To explain why greenhouse gas comes into being.
14．What makes it possible for Swot to measure precisely
A．The high-definition computer. B．Advanced radar technology.
C．The three-dimensional image. D．An accurate map of elevations.
15．Which can be the best title for the text
A．A Solution to Climate Change. B．A Breakthrough in Space Travel.
C．Successful Launch of Swot Satellite. D．First Global Water Survey from Space.
2023届辽宁省阜新市高三4月二模英语试题
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
The city of Phoenix and its surrounding areas are known as the Valley of the Sun and there are so many entry-level hiking trails for explorers in Phoenix. If you're looking for a cas-ual walk, check out one of these easy hiking trails in Phoenix.
Judith Tunnell Accessible Trail: This is a barrier-free trail that makes it easy to get out and enjoy the beauty of South Mountain Park, which is a city park and preserve that boasts the title of largest municipal（市政的）park in the country. Hike along to enjoy the beautiful scenery and then stop to relax at one of the trail side benches.
Difficulty: Easiest
Distance: One-mile loop
Canal Trails: The canals throughout central Phoenix provide some of easy off-pavement hiking in the city. If you're just getting accustomed to walking over uneven dirt surfaces and aren't quite ready to take on the ups and downs of many trail surfaces, the canal paths are for you.
Difficulty: Very easy
Distance: Varies
Trail 100 at North Mountain Park Visitor Center: This nice wide trail, part of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, is popular with local hikers, runners, and mountain bikers, so be pre-pared to share the trail. The trail surface here is more uneven with casual ups and downs through desert washes.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Distance: About 2. 5-mile loop
Papago Park: For a classic Phoenix experience, Papago Park is the answer. Depending on where you're at in the park, you can catch views of the downtown Phoenix skyline, Tempe Town Lake, the Phoenix Zoo and historic Tovrea Castle.
Difficulty: Easy
Distance:0. 2 mile
21. Which might be the option for people liking mountain biking
A. Canal Trails. B. Papago Park.
C. Judith Tunnell Accessible Trail. D. Trail 100 at North Mountain Park Visitor Center. 22. What do the listed hiking trails have in common
A. Their surface is very even.
B. They are friendly to beginners.
C. There are some benches along them.
D. They pass through a mix of desert landscapes.
23. Where can the text be found
A. In a fashion magazine. B. In a science magazine.
C. In a travel brochure. D. In a history book.
B
Every day, there are 25, 000 flights in America. Accidents are so rare that flying is much safer than car travel. But that doesn't stop many people from panic when they are moving at 500 miles per hour, 33, 000 feet above the ground. Not being at the controls makes us feel a bit helpless. When the negative thoughts begin to swirl（打旋）, even in a very safe place, we will suddenly feel panic.
That's what happened recently to a woman flying on a commercial airline. Many of us can go along doing ordinary things and suddenly be overcome with fear. The physical symptoms are real, and it requires a calming force to steady our emotions. In panic mode, every sound and movement feels like a threat. The passengers responded accordingly, jumping at every sound and the slightest turbulence（骚乱）.
Floyd Dean-Shannon noticed a woman's distress. As a flight attendant, he has plenty to do during a flight. But he stopped and spoke comfortingly to the woman. Floyd calmly explained what the noise was and that it was normal. As the woman began to calm down a bit, Floyd sat down in the aisle beside her and held her hand. He told her she was safe. He made her feel safe. He sat with her through the entire flight. At one point, Floyd learned it was an-other passenger's birthday, so he led the plane in a song to celebrate—another way of making the woman feel safe by distracting her from her fears. He stayed by the woman's side until it was time to land.
We all have friends who become distressed, who over worry, who may struggle with some difficulties that keep them from enjoying life. Like Floyd, we can be open enough to see, and to be there. We don't have to be professional counselors; we just need to be friends.
24. Why do some people feel fearful when on a flight
A. They have a negative memory.
B. There are 25, 000 flights at the same time.
C. There are more plane accidents than car accidents.
D. The speed and height make them feel helpless.
25. What does the underlined word "distress" in paragraph 3 mean
A. Anger. B. Worry. C. Surprise. D. Sorrow.
26. Which of the following words best describe Floyd
A. Brave and sympathetic. B. Ambitious and determined.
C. Patient and considerate. D. Sensitive and modest.
27. What is the most suitable title for the text？
A. Overcoming fear sometimes requires a patient friend
B. Why do we suddenly feel scared when flying
C. How should we deal with the sudden fear
D. Airline travel is much safer than car travel in America
C
What if AI could interpret your imagination, turning images in your mind into reality
While that sounds like a detail in a science fiction, researchers have now accomplished exactly this. Researchers found that they could reconstruct highly accurate images from brain activity by using the popular stable diffusion（扩散）image generation model. The authors wrote that unlike previous studies, they didn't need to train the AI models to create these images.
The researchers said that they first predicted a potential representation, which is a model of the image's data, from fMRI（功能性磁共振成像）signals. Then, the model was processed and noise was added to it through the diffusion process. Finally, the researchers decoded（解码）text representations from fMRI signals and used them as input to produce a final construct ted image.
The researchers wrote that a few studies have produced good reconstructions of images but it was only after training. This resulted in limitations because training complex models are challenging and there are not many samples to work with. Prior to this new study, no other researchers had tried using diffusion models for visual reconstruction.
In the past, we've seen other examples of how brainwaves and brain functions can create images. In 2014, a Shanghai-based artist Jody Xiong used sensors to connect sixteen people with disabilities to balloons of paint. The people would then use their thoughts to burst specific balloons and create their own paintings.
With the advancement of AI, more and more researchers have been testing the ways AI models can work with the human brain. In a January 2022 study, researchers at Radboud University in the Netherlands trained an AI network on fMRI data from 1, 050 unique faces and converted the brain imaging results into actual images. The study found that the AI was able to perform reconstruction. In the latest study, the researchers found that current diffusion models can now achieve high-quality visual reconstruction.
28. How did researchers make images from brain activity in the previous research
A. By using generation model. B. By training AI models.
C. By reconstructing mind. D. By predicting people's imagination.
29. Where are images' data from
A. The fMRI signals. B. The diffusion text.
C. The processed model. D. The text representation.
30. Why do the researchers think their new study is meaningful
A. Their training work is very challenging.
B. They've made training models less complex.
C. Nobody has reconstructed images by brainwaves.
D. They can reconstruct accurate images from brain activity.
31. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Few researchers have used AI to make reconstruct images.
B. Scientists should do more to make high-quality reconstruction.
C. The AI models should be improved to work with fMRI data.
D. The AI contributes a lot to good visual reconstruction.
D
Researchers at the University of Helsinki recently examined hyperactivity（过分好动）and inattention in more than 11, 000 Finnish pet dogs. They found that the dog's age and gender, as well as exposure to other dogs, played a part.
"We wanted to collect a large behavioral data of dogs to better understand behavior problems that are common in our companion dogs. We studied seven characteristics: noise sensitivity, fearfulness, fear of surfaces and heights, inattention, compulsive behavior, separation-related behavior, and aggression, "says Sini Sulkama, a researcher at the University of Helsinki. Their goal was to identify demographic（人口统计的）, environmental, and behavioral risk factors that could influence these anxiety-related characteristics in dogs. Their analysis showed that hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention were more common in young dogs and male dogs. They also found some major differences among breeds.
Interestingly, researchers discovered that the owner's experience with dogs also had an impact. They found that hyperactivity and impulsivity are more common in dogs that aren't their owners' first dogs. “We can only conclude the possible relationship between these fac-tors, but one possible explanation is that people try to choose easy individuals from less active breeds, like companion dog breeds as their first dogs, "says Sulkama.
They also calculated the urban environmental score for each dog. That describes how the land is used around the dog's current home, breaking it down into artificial surfaces, agricultural areas, forests, and semi-natural areas.
Although it might seem like most dogs are easily distracted to some extent, studies suggest that about 15% of dogs display high levels of hyperactivity and 20% show high levels of inattention. Researchers say they can make it easier to identify and treat dogs' hyperactivity and inattention and may benefit the research. They can also be helpful when choosing to add a dog to the family. You might want to adopt a pet with the characteristics of a breed that matches your lifestyle.
32. What's one of the factors causing dogs' hyperactivity
A. Their noise sensitivity. B. Their owners' character.
C. Their aggressive behavior. D. Their exposure to other dogs.
33. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The research content. B. The research process.
C. The background of the study. D. The composition of the research team.
34. What can we learn from the text
A. Active dogs are less likely to suffer from hyperactivity.
B. People are sick of dogs with hyperactivity.
C. Hyperactivity in dogs is transmitted by their owners.
D. People's first pet dog is often less active.
35. What is the purpose of the study
A. To understand dogs' behavioral problems.
B. To collect a large behavioral data of dogs.
C. To help a company promote pet supplies.
D. To research dogs' mental health.
答案：
2023届辽宁省鞍山市普通高中高三第二次质量监测英语试题
1．A
2．D
3．B
【导语】
本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了加拿大国家美术馆免费人群开放的时间门票信息及收费人群的门票时间信息。
1．
细节理解题。根据文章表格中“Adults 20$(成人20美元)”以及Free Admission中“The National Gallery of Canada offers free admission to the disabled and the attendant accompanying a person with a disability. (加拿大国家美术馆为残疾人和陪同残疾人的服务员提供免费入场。)”可知，残疾人及陪同人员免费，一个成年人20美元，所以，两个成年人带着一个残疾老人参观美术馆应该付20$，故选A项。
2．
细节理解题。根据Free Admission中“The National Gallery of Canada also offers free admission to all visitors every Thursday from 5 to 8 pm. (No ticket required.) (加拿大国家美术馆还每周四下午5点至8点向所有游客提供免费入场（无需门票。）)”可知，每周四下午5点至8点向所有游客提供免费入场，故选D项。
3．
推理判断题。文章主要讲述了加拿大国家美术馆免费人群开放的时间门票信息及收费人群的门票时间信息。文章可能取材于画廊宣传手册，故选B。
4．D
5．C
6．D
7．B
【导语】
这是一篇夹叙夹议文。主要讲述了一个有趣的现象，阐述了人们在面对免费产品时心理的变化，往往会高估免费产品的价值并被其诱导而做出不经济的决策，同时本文也提醒读者，在面临购买决策时，要全面考虑产品的成本和收益，并留意背后的意图，避免受到免费赠品的影响而做出错误的决定。
4．
细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“He didn’t have a particular brand or model in mind except two standards. A big engine—since too much horsepower is never enough—and since he’s tall, a relatively relaxed riding position. (他心中没有特定的品牌或型号，除了两个标准条件：一是需要有强大的引擎——因为马力越多越好，二是需要一个相对放松的骑乘姿势——因为他个子很高。)”可知，作者朋友想买一辆动力强且舒适的摩托车，故选D项。
5．
细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“Since my friend also wanted a new helmet, getting one for free was extremely attractive. (由于我的朋友也想要一个新的头盔，免费买一个是非常有吸引力的。)”及“However, my friend’s final decision was ZX-6R KRT with a free helmet. (然而，我朋友的最终决定是带有免费头盔的 ZX-6R KRT)”可知，ZX-6R KRT最吸引作者朋友的是免费的头盔。故选C项。
6．
推理判断题。根据文章第五段中“When faced with a choice of selecting one of several available products, people will choose the option with the highest cost-benefit difference; however, decisions about free (zero-price) products differ, because people do not simply take away costs from benefits but instead, consider the benefits associated with free products to be higher. (当面临选择几种可用产品之一的选择时，人们会选择成本效益差异最大的选项；然而，关于免费（零价格）产品的决定有所不同，因为人们不会简单地从收益中扣除成本，而是认为与免费产品相关的收益更高。)可知，作者引用该研究是为了解释人们在面对免费产品时会怎样做出决策，以及为什么会产生对免费产品价值的高估，进而揭示出作者的朋友做出不明智的决定背后的心理因素。故选D项。
7．
主旨大意题。主要讲述了一个有趣的现象，阐述了人们在面对免费产品时心理的变化，往往会高估免费产品的价值并被其诱导而做出不经济的决策，同时本文也提醒读者，在面临购买决策时，要全面考虑产品的成本和收益，并留意背后的意图，避免受到免费赠品的影响而做出错误的决定。所以短文主要关于““免费”有时是最糟糕的交易”。故选B项。
8．A
9．B
10．C
11．C
【导语】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了机器人可以应用清理核废料的工作，介绍了其工作过程以及这一项目其它不同的研究领域。
8．
细节理解题。根据第三段“One problem with the robots sent into the ruins of Fukushima Daiichi was that they were not particularly clever. Most were operated by someone at a safe distance. Such machines’ arms are tricky to move accurately when viewed via a video screen.(派往福岛第一核电站废墟的机器人有一个问题，那就是它们不是特别聪明。大多数手术都是由安全距离外的人操作的。当通过视频屏幕观看时，这种机器的手臂很难准确地移动)”可知，2011年，机器人在福岛第一核电站没有能力完成任务。故选A。
9．
词句猜测题。根据画线词后文“So, for the moment, AI is needed to assist human operators.(因此，目前需要人工智能来协助人类操作员)”以及“For example, instead of relying on a remote human operator to operate all its controls, an AI-equipped robot faced with a pile of different objects to move would use a camera to understand those objects’ shapes and positions relative to one another.(例如，一个配备人工智能的机器人面对一堆不同的物体需要移动时，将使用摄像头来了解这些物体的形状和相对位置，而不是依赖远程操作员来操作它的所有控制)”可知，核工业不是完全由机器人来操作的，需要人工智能来协助人类操作员，可见非常谨慎。故画线词意思是“谨慎的”。故选B。
10．
细节理解题。根据最后一段“At the University of Bristol, Tom Scott leads a group working on means for robots to identify materials, including various sorts of plastic.(在布里斯托尔大学，Tom Scott领导了一个研究小组，研究机器人识别材料的方法，包括各种塑料)”可知，布里斯托尔大学正试图帮助机器人找出物体的构成。故选C。
11．
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Some people worry about robots taking work away from human beings, but there are a few jobs that even these people admit most of us would not want. One is cleaning up radioactive waste, particularly when it is inside a nuclear power station.(有些人担心机器人会抢走人类的工作，但即使这些人也承认，有一些工作是我们大多数人都不想要的。其中之一是清理放射性废物，特别是在核电站内的放射性废物)”结合文章主要说明了机器人可以应用清理核废料的工作，介绍了其工作过程以及这一项目其它不同的研究领域。可知，C选项“从事极端工作机器人：清理核废料”最符合文章标题。故选C。
12．B
13．C
14．A
15．D
【导语】
本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了大脑训练应用程序在提高认知能力和智力方面的有效性，说明了虽然这些应用程序可以提高一些特定技能，例如算术和记忆能力，但对其他技能的益处有限，并且它们的整体有效性是值得怀疑的。作者还建议，解谜视频游戏可能提供了一种更复杂和有效的训练认知能力的方式。
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细节理解题。根据第二段中“There are plenty of brain training apps, but they all share the same characteristics: they turn mental exercises like simple arithmetic (算术), memory tests and logic and pattern-matching problems into quick games. (有很多大脑训练应用程序，但它们都有相后的特点：它们将简单的算术、记忆测试、逻辑和模式匹配问题等心理练习变成了快速游戏。)”可知，脑力训练应用程序的共同点是：把简单的算术、记忆测试、逻辑匹配等脑力练习变成了快速游戏，它们以游戏的形式发挥作用。故选B项。
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短语猜测题。根据第二段中“Some apps tell us that the more you play these mini-games, the smarter you will get. It is really a big promise. (一些应用程序告诉我们，你玩这些迷你游戏越多，你就会变得越聪明。这真的是一个很大的承诺。)”可知，作者认为靠玩游戏变聪明是一个很大的承诺。结合第四段中“The positive effects that have been found are limited to the very specific mini-games and tasks that users are trained on, such as the ability to memorize lists of words or numbers, or perform mental arithmetic, with little benefit to other skills. (已经发现的积极影响仅限于非常特定的小游戏和用户接受训练的任务，比如记忆单词或数字列表的能力，或进行心算的能力，对其他技能几乎没有好处。)”可知，通过玩游戏进行的脑力训练对认知功能等其他技能没有好处，故可知这一很大的承诺并不能达成。因此，可推测作者认为脑力训练的理念违背了人类思考和学习的原理，并未达到预期效果。故可推测短语flies in the face of 意为“与……相反”故选C项。
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推理判断题。根据第四段“The positive effects that have been found are limited to the very specific mini-games and tasks that users are trained on, such as the ability to memorize lists of words or numbers, or perform mental arithmetic, with little benefit to other skills. (已经发现的积极影响仅限于非常特定的小游戏和用户接受训练的任务，比如记忆单词或数字列表的能力，或进行心算的能力，对其他技能几乎没有好处。)”可知，已知的脑力训练的积极影响仅限于非常特定的一些小游戏和训练任务，但对其他技能几乎没有好处。由此推知，脑力训练对记忆力的提高具有局限性。故选A项。
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推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Puzzle video games such as “Baba Is You” and “Return of the Obra Dinn”, see players apply their skill at logic, memory and concentration in a far more complex way than any brain training mini-game. (益智电子游戏，如“Baba Is You”和“Return of the Obra Dinn”使玩家能够以比任何脑力训练迷你游戏复杂得多的方式运用他们的逻辑、记忆和注意力技巧。)”可知，作者认为“Baba Is You”和“Return of the Obra Dinn”这类益智游戏更能激发玩家在逻辑、记忆和注意力方面的能力，其复杂程度远超过任何脑力训练小游戏。由此推知，作者是对“Baba ls You”这类益智游戏持赞成态度。故选D项。
2023届辽宁省锦州市高三4月质量检测（二模）英语试题
21．A
22．B
23．A
【分析】
本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个适合青少年观看的电视节目。
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细节理解题。根据对小标题Ancient Aliens介绍下的“As your teens are old enough to understand Unidentified Flying Objects and aliens, you can encourage them to watch Ancient Aliens. (当你的孩子已经足够大，能够理解不明飞行物和外星人的时候，你可以鼓励他们观看远古的外星人。)”和“Channel: History”（历史频道）可知，青少年可以在历史频道观看关于不明飞行物的节目。故选A项。
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细节理解题。根据对Science of Stupid的介绍“This show, broadcast in various versions in different countries, mixes science along with fun. While addressing various scientific principles, it provides a scientific explanation for basic questions, such as what happens when you use the wrong type of balloon, through funny videos.（这个节目在不同的国家以不同的版本播出，将科学与乐趣结合在一起。在解决各种科学原理的同时，它通过有趣的视频为一些基本问题提供了科学解释，比如当你使用错误类型的气球时会发生什么。）”可知，它以有趣的方式给青少年讲述科学规则，解释科学问题。由此可见，它的风格是其独特之处。故选B项。
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细节理解题。根据Ancient Aliens下的“This American television series will bring your teens the fascinating topics of extraterrestrial presence and the scientific proof behind the claims.”（这部美国电视连续剧将为你的孩子们带来有关外星人存在的有趣话题，以及这些说法背后的科学依据。）；Superhumans下的“The show, which attempts to uncover the scientific secret behind their “gifts”,will help your teens learn about the scientific reasons of superhuman abilities.”（这档节目试图揭开这些“礼物”背后的科学秘密，将帮助孩子们了解超人能力产生的科学原因。）；Megascience下的“telling everything related to science.”（讲述了所有与科学有关的事情。）以及Science of Stupid下的“it provides a scientific explanation for basic questions”（它通过有趣的视频为一些基本问题提供了科学解释）可知，它们都与科学有关。故选A项。
24．A
25．D
26．C
27．A
【导语】
本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是Veal 和David Gutenmacher通过老照片帮助人们寻找失去的记忆的故事。
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细节理解题。根据第三段中中“The experience made Veal realize the power of old photos to hold precious and long-forgotten memories and restore a sense of identity. (这段经历让小Veal意识到旧照片的力量，它可以保存珍贵而遗忘已久的记忆，并恢复一种认同感。)”以及本段中“Soon, he was inspired to buy more photos and started a Facebook group called Old Photo Project to aid in finding their families.(很快，他受到了启发，开始购买更多的照片，并在Facebook上建立了一个名为“旧照片计划”的小组，帮助寻找他们的家人。)”可知，他对旧照片价值的认识，改变了他的生活。故选A。
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词意猜测题。根据第四段中“He has already had over 300,000 followers on Instagram and over 750,000 on TikTok. (他在Instagram上已经有30多万粉丝，在TikTok上有75多万粉丝。)”以及划线词后面的句子“twice a person or family was tracked down in a matter of minutes!(在几分钟内，一个人或一个家庭则会被找到！)”可知，David Gutenmacher的Instagram上已经有30多万粉丝，在TikTok上有75多万粉丝，在短短的时间内就可以帮助他人寻找家人和家庭，由此证明这些帖子迅速而广泛地传播。故选D。
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推理判断题。根据最后一段中“I feel like this is my calling,(我觉得这就是我的使命。)”可知，Gutenmacher认为他做的事情是具有使命感的。故选C。
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主旨大意题。根据第四段中“Veal is not alone in this hobby. David Gutenmacher, 26, lives in Queens, New York, and started his project, Museum of Lost Memories, in late 2020.(Veal 并不是唯一有这种嗜好的人。26岁的David Gutenmacher住在纽约皇后区，他于2020年底开始了他的“失落记忆博物馆”项目。) ”以及通读全文可知，文章讲述的是Veal 和David Gutenmacher通过老照片帮助人们寻找失去的记忆，A选项“Returning Lost Memories(找回失落的记忆)”概括全文。故选A。
28．D
29．C
30．B
31．B
【导语】
本文是一篇说明明文。文章就鹦鹉的长寿和复杂的认知能力之间是否具有相互影响的关系进行说明。
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细节理解题。根据第一段中“Despite the fact that parrots are well known for their long lives and complex cognition(认知), it remains unknown whether the two features have influenced each other.(尽管鹦鹉以其长寿和复杂的认知能力而闻名，但这两个特征是否相互影响仍然未知。)”可知，文章论述的是鹦鹉的认知和寿命之间的联系。故选D。
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推理判断题。根据第三段中“Scientists from the MPI-AB and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology(MPI-EvA)teamed up with Species 360 to collect data from over 130,000 individual parrots sourced from over 1,000 zoos to find the average lifespan(寿命)of 217 parrot species.(MPI-AB和马克斯·普朗克进化人类学研究所的科学家与物种360合作，从1000多家动物园的130000多只鹦鹉个体中收集数据，以找出217种鹦鹉的平均寿命。)”可知，研究者们通过分析所收集的数据的方式来实施研究。故选C。
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推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中“Because brain size relative to body size can be an indicator of intelligence, the findings suggested that the parrots with larger brains were able to survive for longer in the wild.(因为大脑大小相对于身体大小可以是智力的一个指标，研究结果表明，大脑较大的鹦鹉能够在野外生存更长的时间。)”可知，更大的大脑可能是鹦鹉长寿的原因之一。故选B。
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主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“In the future, the team plan to explore if sociality and cultural learning in parrots might have also contributed to long lifespans. (未来，研究小组计划探索鹦鹉的社会性和文化学习是否也有助于延长寿命。)”可知，未来研究小组将在现有研究的基础上，探索鹦鹉的社会性和文化学习是否也有助于延长寿命。故选B。
32．B
33．D
34．D
35．A
【导语】
本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述