2024届宁夏回族自治区石嘴山市平罗中学高三模拟预测英语试题
宁夏
高三
模拟预测
2024-05-22
22次
整体难度:
适中
考查范围:
主题、语篇范围
一、阅读理解 添加题型下试题
The Best Activities in Melbourne
It’s time to start planning how you’ll keep entertained. We’ve put together four family-friendly activities for you.
Visit Melbourne Royal ShowSome visit the show for the thrilling rides, the others feel amazed at award-winning cakes, the cutest baby animals…or maybe you’re all just united in a love of sugar-filled show bags. This year’s Melbourne Royal Show is set to be bigger and better than ever, running for 11 days, with all the fantastic attractions that we know and love.
Meet Magical Dragons at Kryal CastleIf your family has a love for the fantastical, you can get up close to mysterious dragons at Kryal Castle. There will be a wide rage of activities themed around the famous creatures, including an exciting dragon egg trip and dragon soldier training. You’ll come face to face with dragons, and catch the thrilling Dragon Cup Tournament, where noble soldiers and brave knights battle for the Dragon Cup.
Get Inspiration from First Nations ArtistsThe activity is inviting kids to express their creativity at the immersive (沉浸式虚拟现实的) art experience. The organizer will have little kids use their personal creativity to create their own artworks that can be taken home, surrounded by the world of art and culture as inspiration. There will also be free gifts and interactive art plays. It’s suitable for age 5 to 12.
Let Loose at the Museum of Play and Art(MoPA)MoPA is a kids’ museum, a place where kids can engage with fun exhibits. The exhibits at MoPA are designed for kids aged 1 to 9. Kids can practice their fine motor skills, build and race in the Zoom Room, climb up to Sunset City for a sweet view of the museum and get creative at the MoPA Art Car.
1. How is this year’s Melbourne Royal Show different from before?A.It offers live music. | B.It has thrilling rides. |
C.It is larger than before. | D.It has award-winning cakes. |
A.It offers free gifts to kids. | B.It is mainly about the culture. |
C.It’s the most suitable for kids. | D.It lets kids get writing inspiration. |
A.Magical Dragons at Kryal Castle. | B.Melbourne Royal Show. |
C.First Nations Artists. | D.The Museum of Play and Art. |
I am a mother of three children and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was social study. The last class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions.
Soon after we were given the project, my husband, my youngest son, and I went out to McDonald’s one cold March morning. It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son.
We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back way. I turned around and found there standing behind me were two poor homeless men with a horrible “dirty body” smell. The short gentleman, close to me, was “smiling”. His beautiful sky-blue eyes were full of light as he searched for acceptance. The second man played with his hands uneasily as he stood behind his friend. I realized the second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed gentleman was his salvation(救赎). The short man just asked for a coffee because that was all they could afford.
I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray(餐盘).I then walked around the corner to the men’s table. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentleman’s cold hand. He looked up at me with tears in his eyes and said “Thank you”.
I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son. When I sat down, my husband smiled at me and said, “That’s why God gave you to me, Honey. To give me hope.”
On the last evening of class, I turned in “my project” and the instructor read it. Then she looked up at me and said, “Can I share this?” I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class. She began to read and we all knew that we need to heal people and to be healed.
I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn: UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE. “LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS--NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE.”
4. Why did the people around the author back away?A.Because the second man stood playing with his hands. |
B.Because the two homeless men were also waiting in line, with a bad smell. |
C.Because the short gentleman was smiling to everyone around. |
D.Because both men were poorly dressed and mentally ill. |
A.regretted and cried | B.turned in her project |
C.went back to her husband and son | D.talked with them for a while |
A.Lovely. | B.Mature. |
C.Over-curious. | D.Caring. |
A.Poor as the homeless men were, they had their dignity. |
B.The author felt we should know how to heal people. |
C.The author’s husband was very proud of her. |
D.What the author did to the men touched many people. |
As humanity has got richer, animal’s roles have changed. People need their services less than before. Fewer wolves and thieves meant less demand for dogs for protection; the internal combustion engine (内燃机) made horses unneeded; modern sanitation (卫生设备) kept rats in check and made cats less useful. Domestic animals are no longer necessities, but commonly seen companions. Pet-keeping seems to become more and more popular, as a recent survey found that 69% of American households keep at least one pet.
The pet business is growing even faster than pet numbers, because people are spending more and more money on them. No longer are they food-waste-recyclers, fed with the remains that fall from their masters’ tables. Pet food shelves are full of cuisines tailored to satisfy a range of appetites, including ice cream for dogs and foods for pets that are old, diabetic, or suffer from sensitive digestion.
In the business, this is called “pet humanization” — the tendency of pet owners to treat their pets as part of the family. This is obvious in the names given to dogs, which have evolved from Fido, Rex, and Spot to Bella, Lucy, and Max.
People still hold the false assumption that pets must be working for humanity in some way, perhaps making people healthier or less anxious. But the evidence for that is weak. New research suggests that dogs have evolved those “cute eyes” to affect human emotions and control them, which works very well. Humans now work very hard to pay for the care of their pets. For example, Americans often refer to themselves not as cat owners but as the cat’s “mommy” or “daddy”. South Koreans go one step further, describing themselves as cat “butlers (管家)”. Watch an unlucky man walking his dog, plastic bag in hand to pick up its mess, and we have to doubt: who’s in charge now? Is this relationship what we really want?
8. What can we learn about the animal-keeping trend?A.People’s needs for animal services are increasing. |
B.The price for purchasing a domestic pet is on the rise. |
C.Pet foods are less various and customized than before. |
D.Both the pet number and the pet business are growing. |
A.Pets’ ability to make their owners less anxious. |
B.Human’s increasing investment in pet-keeping. |
C.Pet’s roles as both working staff and companions. |
D.The owners’ preference to give pets human names. |
A.Skeptical. | B.Conservative. | C.Unclear. | D.Approving. |
A.The Changing Roles of Pets |
B.The Growing Trend of Pet Business |
C.The Craze for Pet-keeping |
D.The Pros and Cons of Keeping Pets |
Cafeterias have been filled with challenges — right from planning, purchasing, and preparing, to reducing waste, staying on budget, managing goods, and training staff. Through the tedious process, restaurateurs lacked a unified platform for efficient management. To bring consistency to the unorganised catering (餐饮) industry, childhood friends Arjun Subramanian and Raj Jain, who shared a passion for innovation, decided to partner in 2019 to explore opportunities in the cafeteria industry.
In May 2020, they co-founded Platos, a one-stop solution for restaurants with a custom technology kit to streamline all aspects of cafeteria management. The company offers end-to-end cafeteria management, staff selection and food trials to ensure smooth operations and consistent service. “We believe startups solve real problems and Platos is our shot at making daily workplace food enjoyable again. We aim to simplify the dining experience, providing a convenient and efficient solution that benefits both restaurateurs and customers and creating a connected ecosystem,” says Subramanian, CEO and co-founder.
Platos guarantees that a technology-driven cafeteria allows customers to order, pay, pick up, and provide ratings and feedback. It also offers goods and menu management to effectively perform daily operations. Additionally, its applications connect all shareholders for a smart cafeteria experience. “We help businesses that are into catering on condition that they have access to an industrial kitchen setup where they’re making food according to certain standards,” Jain states.
Since the beginning, Platos claims to have transformed 45 cafeterias across eight cities in the country. Currently, it has over 45,000 monthly users placing more than 200,000 orders. Despite facing challenges in launching cafeterias across major cities in the initial stages, Platos has experienced a 15% increase in its month-over-month profits.
As for future plans, the startup is looking to raise $1 million from investors as strategic partners, bringing in capital, expertise, and networks. “Finding the right lead investor is the compass that points your startup toward success,” Subramanian says.
12. What does the underlined word “tedious” in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Time-consuming. | B.Breath-taking. |
C.Heart-breaking. | D.Energy-saving. |
A.To connect customers with a greener ecosystem. |
B.To ensure food security and variety in cafeterias. |
C.To improve cafeteria management with technology. |
D.To make staff selection more efficient and enjoyable. |
A.Platos has achieved its ultimate financial goal. |
B.Platos has gained impressive marketing progress. |
C.Challenges in food industry can be easily overcome. |
D.Tech-driven cafeterias have covered most urban areas. |
A.To reduce costs. | B.To increase profits. |
C.To seek investment. | D.To innovate technology. |