2022-2023学年河南省驻马店市高三上学期阶段性检测英语试题

2022-2023

学年河南省驻马店市高三上学期阶段性检测英语试题

1.

Best places to see wildlife in Canada

Whether you’re keen to see the mysterious spirit bears or listen to the songs of beluga whales,

Canada’s varied landform offers dozens of wildlife adventures that are bound to impress you. So

grab your camera and set out for a few of the best places to see Canada’s incredible wildlife.

Search for the mysterious spirit bears in the Great Bear Rainforest,British Columbia

Spirit bears are one of the most special animals found in are a rare species protected by

Canada and can only be found in the Great Bear Rainforest. which is a remote protected area mainly

accessible by boat.

Listen to beluga whales sing in Churchill,Manitoba

About 136,000 beluga whales can be found here in Canadian waters in the are white

in color and are nicknamed the“canaries(

金丝雀

)of the sea”thanks to the sounds they make, which

are used to navigate.

Spot a moose (

麇鹿

) or two at Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario

The moose are one of the most-loved species in Canada,but are surprisingly difficult to find in the

wild. If you have your heart set on seeing a moose or two,head to Algonquin provincial Park in

Ontario, where you might catch sight of them at dusk or dawn, especially in the spring.

Witness the monarch butterfly migration at Point Pelee National Park,Ontario

Every year thousands of monarch butterflies migrate from Canada to Mexico,where the spend the

winter. One of the main points of this migration route is Point Pelee National Park in Ontario. Head

there just before sunset or early in the morning for the best views

1. Which species is unique to Canada?

A

．

Spirit bears.

C

．

Moose.

2. What time is it most probably to spot a moose?

A

．

At dusk in the winter.

B

．

At dawn in the spring.

C

．

At midday in the autumn.

D

．

After sunset in the summer.

3. If you’re an insect lover, which attracts you best?

A

．

Churchill, Manitoba,

B

．

Algonquin Provincial Park,Ontario.

B

．

Beluga whales.

D

．

Monarch butterflies.

C

．

Point Pelee National Park,Ontario.

D

．

The Great Bear Rainforest,British Columbia.

2. In artist Roy Wang’s photos, mythical (

神话的

) creatures from The Classic of Mountains and

Seas emerge in front of historical sites of Guangzhou.

The series of photographs is created by light painting in which the photographer uses light sources to

produce different images which are captured by a camera, as if drawing on the photos. Roy Wang,

the representative figure of light-painting photography in China, says, “What attracts me most about

light painting is that, by using a simple light and against a dark background, I can paint in a free

style.”

Wang was a professional athlete. However, his sports career ended in 2012 because of injuries. His

travels led to his interest in photography. Once he saw light-painting photos by Spanish master

Pablo Picasso online and was introduced to the technique. He began to try in this field.

In 2013, he started adding the dragon and other creatures from ancient texts to light painting.

Wang’s work is inspired by mythical creatures that add a sense of mystery to his photography but at

the same time it proves to be difficult to create such images with light.“The mythical creatures are as

mysterious as light painting. They both emerge in the darkness, and without an exact shape or form,

they are free. I let loose my imagination,based on the descriptions in ancient books,” said Wang.

To Roy Wang, the technique has a wide application in expressing different ideas. Apart from

mythical creatures, he has been showing themes relevant to more recent events, such as a series in

praise of medical workers during the outbreak of COVID-19.

Tradition will continue to be a creative force for Wang as he wants to add more Chinese elements in

his works, including his next series, creating photos that have both aesthetic (

美学的

) and cultural

values.

1. What is special about Roy Wang’s paintings?

A

．

They are made with light.

B

．

They are drawn on the photos.

C

．

They tell stories about ancient life.

D

．

They mainly show us historical sites.

2. What inspired Wang to start his new career?

A

．

Sudden injuries.

C

．

His sports career.

B

．

Travels with a master.

D

．

Photos by Pablo Picasso.

3. What problem does Wang have in photographing mythical creatures?

A

．

It needs a lot of light to draw the creatures.

B

．

There are few specific images of the creatures.

C

．

His technique is not suitable for the creatures

D

．

He has little knowledge of ancient books.

4. What can we infer about Wang’s future works?

A

．

They will mainly praise medical workers.

B

．

They will express Wang’s ideas about art.

C

．

They will focus on important recent events.

D

．

They will contain traditional Chinese culture.

3. The surface of Mars is etched(

蚀刻

) with ancient river valleys and lake basins. Some researchers

think that liquid water once flowed on the Red Planet. Today, Mars is too cold for much, if any,

liquid water to exist. And 3. 8 billion years ago, when the flowing water formed, the sun was fainter

than it is today, making it even harder to imagine a warm Martian climate. That’s why many

researchers think Mars may have gone in and out of deep freezes.

Some researchers have suggested that early Mars only melt when large asteroid(

小行星

) impacts or

volcanic eruptions temporarily warmed the planet. But Kasting, a geologist at Pennsylvania State

University, thinks warm windows from such dramatic events would have been too brief to carve the

vast valleys that exist on Mars. Now, Kasting and his colleagues have come up with an alternative

explanation: They think Mars may have experienced a series of climate cycles caused by changes in

the strength of the greenhouse effect.

The idea goes like this: When Mars was cold and frozen, volcanoes continued to erupt the

greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and hydrogen into the atmosphere. There, the gas blanket trapped

heat and warmed the planet up until liquid water began to flow, forming Mars’ rivers and lakes.

However, warm temperatures and abundant water would also have sped up certain chemical

reactions that consumed carbon dioxide, mitigating the greenhouse effect and cooling the planet

back down again. Then the cycle would repeat.

Kasting shared his theory with other astronomers at the December meeting of the Ameri- can

Geophysical Union in San Francisco, and in the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters. So far,

Kasting’s team has only shown that such an explanation is possible. But the researchers say field

trips could help test the idea by looking for evidence of multiple warm events, and their duration.

1. What made researchers believe that liquid water once existed on Mars?

A

．

The color of the planet.

C

．

The temperatures of the sun.

2. Which idea may Kasting agree with?

A

．

Large asteroids had no impact on Mars.

B

．

Volcanic eruptions were very frequent on Mars.

B

．

The geological features of Mars.

D

．

The natural climate of Mars.

C

．

There were no carbon dioxide and hydrogen on Mars.

D

．

The vast valleys on Mars couldn’t be formed in a short time.

3. What does the underlined word “mitigating” in paragraph 3 mean?

A

．

Reducing. B

．

Imitating. C

．

Predicting. D

．

Enhancing.

4. Which of the following might confirm Kasting’s theory?

A

．

The publication of the journal.

C

．

The design of the climate model.

4. As the West dries out and heats up, wildfires get bigger and more destructive, officials tasked

with preventing and battling the fires could soon have a new thing to add to their set of tools. The

high tech help could come from an area not normally associated with fighting wild fires: artificial

intelligence(AI).

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company,based in Jefferson County, has decades of experience of

managing satellites, exploring space and providing information for the US military. By generating

more timely information about on-the ground conditions and running computer programs to process

huge amounts of data,Lockheed Martin representatives say they can map the extent(

范围

)of a fire in

minutes rather than the hours it can take now They say the AI that the company has applied to

military use can improve predictions about a fires direction and speed.

“The situation that wildland firefighters work in is a dynamic environment with multiple activities

and responsibilities,”said Dan Lordan, senior manager at Lockheed Martin’s Artificial Intelligence

Center. Lockheed Martin aims to use its technology to reduce the time it takes to gather information

and make decisions about quicker they can react, the faster they can control the fire

and protect people’s properties and lives.

Lockheed is working with a software company to build a digital model of a wildfire based on an

area’s topography(

地形

)condition of the plants wind and weather to help forecast where and how it

will the 2020 Cameron Peak fire Colorado’s largest wildfire the company used the

information about the fire, examined the more timely satellite data on fire conditions, and generated

a model that was similar to the actual fire’s movement.

“Applying AI to fighting wildfires isn’t about taking people out of the field.” Lockheed Martin

spokesman said.“Somebody will always be there,but people currently in the field are surrounded by

so much data that they can’t sort through it fast ’s where AI can help.”

1. What do we know about Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company?

A

．

It has good experience in fighting fires.

B

．

It works on the follow-up to firefighting.

C

．

It applied AI to its service for the first time

D

．

It has played positive roles in various fields.

B

．

The future Mars missions.

D

．

The cooperation with astronomers.

2. What did Dan Lordan think of the work environment of wildfire fighters?

A

．

Quite controllable.

C

．

Constantly changing.

3. What is AI used for when people fight wildfires?

A

．

Building models.

C

．

Replacing firefighters.

4. Which is he most suitable title for the text?

A

．

AI is helping people fight wildfires

B

．

AI can fight wildfires automatically

C

．

AI is used to fight Colorado’s wildfires

D

．

AI replaces firemen in fighting wildfires

5. Tips for Traveling on a Low Budget

These days, a lot of people travel as a result of rising social media,friends ,families, and

complete strangers are sharing beautiful images of the places they’ve been Traveling can be a lot of

fun, but it does take money to get on a plane and see the world. 1 Here are four expert tips.

Plan ahead. Planning is possibly the most important aspect of any trip. If you want to keep your

costs down, you must make a plan. That will allow you to spend the least amount of money to meet

your demands when traveling. 2

3 When you purchase tickets at least six months in advance, certain airlines offer discounted pricing

on their flights. Discounts let you spend less money than you initially planned to, and preparing

ahead will help you find the greatest discounts.

Prepare alternative destinations. 4 When visiting Thailand for instance, you can decide to visit

Chiang Mai rather than Phuket or is due to Chiang Mai’s affordability, cooler climate,

and distinctive attractions.

Remember travel insurance. Consider travel insurance as an investment rather than an extra cost. 5 .

Being insured allows you to avoid paying for lost or stolen luggage or medical expenses.

A

．

Look for discounts.

B

．

Take free walking tours.

C

．

So how exactly should you travel on a small budget?

D

．

Your budget trip can be more colorful with secondary destinations.

E

．

While working hard to save you shouldn’t become sick while traveling

B

．

Processing more data.

D

．

Making final decisions.

B

．

Very stable.

D

．

Perfectly safe.