2022-2023学年河北省保定市高三上学期12月联考英语试题
1. Shakespeare’s writing shaped our modern language, but how did his plays describe the landscape of 15th- and 16th-century Britain? This guide will take you on a mini tour of the poet’s favoured locations.
Pontefract Castle, Yorkshire
In its prime, Pontefract Castle was one of the most powerful forts (堡垒) in Europe, but its fearful reputation was once so strong that the poet used it to suggest power and terror. In Richard II, Pontefract is the terrible scene of the king’s murder and three men are condemned to death at the castle in Richard III. Now, Pontefract is the perfect destination for a fearful yet fascinating day out.
Sandal Castle, West Yorkshire
First built from wood in the 12th century, by the 13th century Sandal Castle had become an impressive stone forts. In the 15th century, the castle found itself at the centre of a long and b
loody battle. It was this conflict that inspired Shakespeare’s Henry VI. The site of the battlefield is now a peaceful farm and all that remains of the once grand castle are broken walls.
Dunsinane Hill, Perthshire
A castle built atop Dunsinane Hill in Scotland is one of the dramatic backdrops to the blood-soaked horror of Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy, Macbeth. Today, the hill has the remains of two forts, one of which is the site on which the real Macbeth suffered a military defeat in 1054.
Forest of Arden, Warwickshire
Situated in Shakespeare’s home county of Warwickshire, Arden was once a heavily wooded area and provides the complex setting for the poet’s pastoral comedy. Visitors can enjoy several picturesque walks around the young forest, which is now home to over a million new trees.
1. What did Shakespeare use Pontefract Castle to stand for?
A．Hope and anger.
B．Life and death.
C．Power and fear.
D．Past and history.
2. What is Shakespeare’s inspiration for Henry VI?
A．The surroundings of Sandal Castle.
B．A long battle happening at Sandal Castle.
C．The impressive buildings of Sandal Castle.
D．Shakespeare’s preference for Sandal Castle.
3. Where was Shakespeare born?
A．In Yorkshire.
B．In West Yorkshire.
C．In Perthshire.
D．In Warwickshire.
2. Norma Newcombe has been a nurse for nearly 60 years. She started her career at a hospital for babies in August 1958, but she has no plans to retire.
She has worked with Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for 40 years. She has been a full-time school nurse since 1973. Apart from taking an eight-year break from her career to have her two children in 1965, the dedicated nurse has spent nearly 60 years working in her role.
Modest Norma describes herself as a school nurse who just does her job. She said, “I’m proud to be where I am and I’m very passionate about the local area and everything related to the school nursing. We have brilliant team leaders and I work with a brilliant team of school nurses and health visitors. I’m just happy with what I am and where I am.”
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Norma had to work from home due to having a weakened immune system (免疫系统). Norma said that she liked people rather than machines. She thought she could still write quicker than she could type. Obviously, things have to progress, but there is not the same personal contact. Despite hitting the milestone, Norma has no plans to slow down.
Norma’s colleagues surprised her with a party at her workplace, where she was gifted flow
ers and jewellery. Rabina Tindale, chief nurse in the hospital, said, “We are extremely proud to have Norma as part of our team and access to her significant experience and wisdom. She holds a very special place in the hearts of the children and families that she has helped over the years. We hope she has an amazing day to celebrate her birthday with her colleagues.”
1. How long has Norma been a full-time school nurse till 2022?
A．65 years.
B．60 years.react with
C．49 years.
D．41 years.
2. What does Norma’s words show?
A．Her wish for the future.
B．Her love for nursing work.
C．The support from the local area.
D．The reason why she works as a nurse.
3. Why did Norma have to work at home during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A．Her immune system was weak.
B．She was too old to travel to work.
C．The nursing school was closed down.
D．It was difficult for her to live in the school.
4. Which word can best describe Norma?
A．Creative.
B．Respectable.
C．Stubborn.
D．Funny.
3. Fossils are well preserved remains, impressions, or traces (痕迹) of animals and plants that lived long ago. Paleontologists (古生物学家) divide fossils into two main groups. Some fossils, called body fossils, show the structure of the plant or the animal. They form directly from the remains of plants and animals. Other fossils, called trace fossils. They record signs of animal or plant activities, such as walking, feeding, scratching, or even resting.

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