1、2022届山东省聊城市高三下学期二模英语试题第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)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。AReceiver: Marvin Jones Date: December 27, 2021Street address: 117 New Cavendish Street, London, WIT5DU, United Kingdom PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIALAs a result of discussion and successful completion of two
2、 test translations under commercial conditions during your visit, Im pleased to inform you of your employment at our office. The principal terms are as follows.Position: STAFF TRANSLATOR AND CHECKER.Starting date: February 1, 2022.Working hours: Full time. 35 hours per week. Core hours are from 9:00
3、 to 17:00 with 60 minutes for lunch. Flexibility is subject to approval.Holidays: 20 days per year plus all public holidays.Duties: Your principal duties are translation from Norwegian and Swedish into English and checking other translators translations. Also, its expected that youll be exposed to t
4、exts in Danish on occasion.The following are your specific terms and conditions of service with Aardvark Language Services as of February 1,2022 until any further notice.Trial periodThe trial period applicable to new employees is three months. Thus your position will become permanent on May 1,2022,
5、subject to satisfactory completion of this period. The notice period is one week.Salary and benefitsYour salary from May 1,2022, will be 42000 per year with the scheduled salary review on May 1,2022. You will be paid monthly on or about the 23rd of each month. In addition, youre qualified for benefi
6、ts like the car allowance (补助), insurance on business travel and personal transport and other items mentioned in the company handbook. No sickness or injury benefits apart from the National Health Service provision are provided at present.1. How many languages are needed for the mentioned position?A
7、. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.2. What can Marvin Jones enjoy in Aardvark Language Services?A. Free lunch.B. Traffic allowance.C. Sickness benefits.D. Flexible working hours.3. What kind of text is it?A. A job offer letter.B. An evaluation report.C. A job advertisement.D. An application letter.BSewi
8、ng can be fun and creative. But have you ever thought that a sewing machine can also mean the world to many people around the globe that use it as their main source of income?When Margaret Jankowski discovered this, she decided to found The Sewing Machine Project, an organization that collects donat
9、ed used machines and redistributes them in remote places like Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Guam, and Kosovo. It also aims to help those in Detroit and New Orleans.In 2004,when a tsunami (海啸) hit Sri Lanka, Margaret was deeply touched by the story of a particular woman. After the village she lived in was de
10、stroyed by the natural disaster, she lost everything, including her sewing machine, her approach to future earnings. This story made Margaret decide to collect used sewing machines and send them to Sri Lanka. After attending a local news program where she presented her idea, she started receiving sc
11、ores of sewing machines.The Sewing Machine Project covers a basic yet necessary need of many impoverished people around the world. For them, sewing can be a tool for survival. Whether in a factory or at home, a sewing machine can be the door to brighter financial opportunities. A sewing machine can
12、also enable many to preserve their cultural identity. After Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, a community of New Orleans that wears skillfully-made suits for their own traditional festival lost many of their sewing machines. Since then, the non-profit organization has distributed hundreds of machi
13、nes among the creators of the costumes, helping them maintain their tradition as well as their income.4. Why does the author raise the question in the first paragraph?A. To call up readers memories.B. To lead up to the project.C. To stress the role of sewing.D. To introduce sewing machines.5. What i
14、s paragraph 3 mainly about?A Destruction of the 2004 tsunami.B. The experience of Margaret in 2004.C. The story of a woman in Sri Lanka.D. Inspiration for the project.6. What does the underlined word “impoverished” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Disabled.B. Exhausted.C. Poor.D. Pessimistic.7. Why is the com
15、munity in New Orleans mentioned in the end?A. To highlight its cultural identity.B. To prove the importance of keeping traditions.C. To explain the projects achievement.D. To show the projects contribution to traditions.CAn exhibition of 125 life-size elephant sculptures has gone on display in Londo
16、n to highlight the need for coexistence between people and wildlife.Organized by conservation groups Elephant Family and The Real Elephant Collective, the exhibition comes as a herd of wild Asian elephants roaming Southwest Chinas Yunnan Province has drawn global attention. Elephant Family said it w
17、ould like to see more strategies in place that allow elephants to migrate, eat, and do their best to fit into strange landscapes in a way that is safe for both people and wild animals.The CoExistence exhibition is on display at Green Park, St Jamess Park and Berkeley Square after the sculptures were
18、 initially placed outside Buckingham Palace in May. CoExistence is an environmental art exhibition by Elephant Family and The Real Elephant Collective. The elephants have been created deep in the jungles by indigenous(土生土长的) communities who live close to their real-life counterparts. Here, people an
19、d elephants coexist in denser(更密集的) populations than anywhere ese in the world.The founder of The Real Elephant Collective, a nonprofit organization contributing to protecting elephants, said, “Our best guess is that elephants are very intelligent and have learned that humans grow lots of nutritious
20、 food. Elephants move over long distances and explore their environment, as their ancestors have always done. Coexistence is about negotiating this sharing of space.”When many parts of the world went into lockdown to help control the spread of the novel coronavirus, researchers found wildlife thrive
21、d(茁壮成长) in the wake of reduced human activity. “A global reduction in human activity has had a positive effect on wildlife around the world,” Elephant Family said. “It has now been scientifically demonstrated that the moment we lighten our footprint, wildlife thrives and transforms the health of the
22、 planet for all. The COVID-19 pandemic has showed us that coexistence with wildlife is very much possible.”After the exhibition, the sculptures will go on sale for between 6, 000 pounds (US $ 8,346) for a calf and 30,000 pounds for a large adult, Money raised will be directed toward some grassroots
23、organizations working on peaceful coexistence.8. Whats the aim of the CoExistence exhibition?A. To attract visitors to London.B. To raise money for protecting elephants.C. To encourage people to live in harmony with wildlife.D. To honour the elephants roaming in Yunan Province, China.9. What can be
24、inferred from the founders words in paragraph 4?A. Elephants cause no harm to humans.B. Elephants are almost as intelligent as humans.C. Humans and elephants are fighting for more space.D. The coexistence between humans and elephants needs efforts.10. What can we learn from this passage?A. The COVID
25、-19 pandemic has no effect on wildlife.B. Fewer human activities are favorable to wildlife.C. People should try to avoid contact with wildlife.D. The exhibition can earn money for wildlife preservation.11. What is the best title for this text?A. An Exhibition Tour of Elephant SculpturesB. Negotiatio
26、n Between People and WildlifeC. Effects of Human Activities on ElephantsD. Elephant1s Intelligence and Nature to ExploreDThe world is going through a basic transformation, which is changing the way we live, work and think. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is bringing dramatic change and giving rise
27、to a future filled with exciting opportunities and new challenges. Together governments and businesses must find solutions to societys most pressing needsfrom creating a carbon-free economy to tackling population growth and urbanization.In any period of rapid change there is a trend to look for a si
28、mple method, to greet the new things and replace the old way of doing things. But a close look at the facts tells a different story. Complex problems require many solutions working in harmony to enable positive change.The challenge for scientists and the engineers is to provide solutions in fact, da
29、ta and todays realities. And while technologies offer new tools to help uncover solutions, the process also requires hard work, imagination and lots of improvement.Success rests on performing practical, realistic, long-term solutions that make the world cleaner, safer and more sustainable.The enviro
30、nment is a case in point. Much of the public debate has centered on the central role of renewable power sources in realizing a low-carbon energy future. While the industry is fully behind the developing renewables, today we understand a low or zero-carbon future depends on adopting a multifaceted ap
31、proach.We cannot control sunshine levels or decide when the wind blows, which means solar power and wind power generators will produce too much or too little energy at times. The transition to renewables needs to take account of serious considerations.Batteries have been much discussed as a means of
32、 storing extra energy, but there are other choices. Power-to-X technologies enable spare energy created by renewables to be stored and redistributed when and where it is needed.12. Whats the main idea of paragraph 2?A. Societys dramatic change calls for simple methods.B. Old means of doing things sh
33、ould be replaced by new ones.C. Society needs positive change for development.D. Some problems should be solved in combined ways.13. What does the author expect scientists and engineers to do?A. Offer new tools to uncover solutions.B. Tackle population growth.C. Work hard with imagination.D. Make th
34、e world better with a simple method.14. Whats the authors attitude to the consumption of the solar power and wind power?A. Uncertain.B. Cautious.C. Unconfident.D. Doubtful.15. Which of the following is the advantage of Power-to-X technologies?A They can adjust power supply.B. They can conserve energ
35、y.C. They help make more electricity.D. They can create power from wind and sun.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Green exercise is a term used to describe any type of physical exercise that takes place in a natural environment, rather than in a health club or gym._1
36、6_Instead, it relies on the use of natural means of taking part in activities that improve strength and endurance with as little reliance on equipment as possible._17_For example, some consider a truly natural exercise experience requires that the individual wear clothing only made from natural fibe
37、rs. Others consider barefoot (赤脚的) running or walking would be greener and thus be more desirable than running or walking with shoes.A slightly different approach to green exercise puts more stress on fresh air, sunshine, and involvement with the natural world, rather than the equipment or clothing_
38、18_In like manner, climbing a mountain using standard used during the exercise. equipment and protective clothing would also be considered green exercise.Many consider green exercise helps to reconnect human beings with the natural world. The interaction with nature helps to lower peoples blood pres
39、sure, refresh their mind, and actually improve their self-esteem (自尊)._19_Not everyone believes that green exercise is more beneficial than working out in a health club or gym._20_Meanwhile, the use of fitness devices may result in more challenging workouts, which help strengthen the heart and lungs
40、 in ways that more simplistic exercise in a natural setting would be difficult to manage.A. Spirits are also believed to be positively affected.B. A green gym uses as little equipment as possible.C. All forms of green exercise are good for you.D. Opinions on what truly green exercise means differ.E.
41、 Besides, it usually doesnt use fitness equipment that is normally found in a gym.F. So riding a bicycle in a forest can be called a type of green exercise.G. Some point out that many health clubs are constructed to make full use of natural light.第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所
42、给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When I was a boy, I spent much time playing alone. I didnt_21_too much, though. I lived outside town, next to a forest where oaks (橡树) were my_22_. I would sit in their shade and enjoy their peace.Therefore it was so_23_for me when I was in_24_in a wood processing factor
43、y. It wasnt just the back-breaking work, long_25_, and low pay. It was also seeing trees being cut. The red oak tree were_26_affected because they made the prettiest hardwood flooring.One afternoon after a long days work, I decide to take a walk in the_27_. As I wandered, I was filled with_28_for ch
44、ildhood days. Feeling so down, I dropped my head and that was when I _29_it: a red oak acorn (橡子) that had somehow_30_hungry animals all winter long. Something Id read once _31_me at that moment “An acorn_32_a forest eventually if it wants!” I smiled, and carefully_33_that little acorn. Then I heade
45、d home, no longer_34_, for I also realized in our life we all_35_as an acorn, but whether our future is a forest or not is up to us.21. A. demandB. changeC. mindD. notice22 A. sheltersB. hopesC. favoritesD. companions23. A. surprisingB. toughC. impressiveD. vital24. A. troubleB. businessC. employmen
46、tD. luck25. A. hoursB. meetingsC. breaksD. flights26. A. equallyB. heavilyC. rarelyD. suddenly27. A. factoryB. woodsC. mountainsD. town28. A. longingB. concernC. regretD. struggle29. A. receivedB. rememberedC. recognizedD. spotted30. A. encounteredB. leftC. survivedD. fed31. A. foundB. disappointedC
47、. guidedD. struck32. A. becomesB. preservesC. reflectsD. represents33. A. collectedB. pickedC. plantedD. examined34. A. fearfulB. hesitantC. worriedD. depressed35. A. fight backB. start outC. step forwardD. break through第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Recognizing a cats emoti
48、ons from its face is often hard, even for its owners, Now, researchers from Canadas University of Guelph insist that cats also express emotions on their facesone just has to learn how to interpret_36_(they)!For their study, Professors Lee Niel and Georgia Mason surveyed 6,300_37_(volunteer) from 85 countries. The participants_38_(show) the cats faces from a series of
