2022年安徽省淮北市高考英语一模试卷（附详解）.pdf

2022年安徽省淮北市高考英语一模试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AOur Mission Sunday Breakfast Mission serves the homeless,addicted and impoverishedthrough Christ-centered programs to meet their spiritual,social and physical needs.Under thedirection of Rev.Tom Laymon,Sunday Breakfast Mission offers a series of services to helpmeet the needs of its surrounding community.Up to 130 men who would otherwise be homeless call our shelter home*each night.A hot,nutritious meal is served to more than 200 men,women and children each night.The NewLife Program offers a fresh start.While here each person is counseled,educated,andtrained to become the productive member of society he was created to be.Please visit our Program&Services page to learn more about what we do and how you canpartner with us.Our HistoryIn 1893,a group called the Christian Endeavor Society of Wilmington decided to reach out tothe homeless men of Delaware.They wanted to provide these individuals with church onSundays.The ministry opened at 7th and Lombard in late 1893.But soon,in January 1894,itbegan to provide shelter.Throughout the years and at several locations the Mission has gone farbeyond Sunday Breakfast to reach out to area children through Sunday school programs andto local women through Mothers Clubs.After a short time,these ministries continued toexpand to men.Our CommitmentSunday Breakfast Mission is a non-profit organization.Costs are average and include theexpenses,extra funds will be used to care for hungry,homeless,and hurting people throughoutthe year.No person is denied services based on race,creed,sex,disability,or national origin.Wenever sell or rent our supporters name.Program 79%1.How can you get more information about the services of this mission?A.By visiting its official website.B.By joining a Christian Church.C.By sending an application form.D.By calling on its community.2.Who were this mission originally intended for?A.The addicted.B.The homeless.C.Local mothers.D.The area children.3.Which one lives up to the commitments of this mission?A.No person will be treated differently because of his gender.B.No money will be used to the administration of the mission.C.No supporters*names will be protected from the third parties.D.No expense will be charged to supporters fbr operating budget.BThe Future of Money is an overview of the current state of monetary systems and a review ofhow new financial technologies are interrupting as well as increasing the chances of changingcurrent monetary architectures.I just finished reading the Kindle version of this book,and found it to be exceptionallyclear,well-written,and extremely thorough.I also loved The Ascent of Money by NiallFerguson,Naked Money by Charles Wheelan those are definitely equally good.What setsthis book apart is that it starts with great explanations of the definition of money,the differenttypes of money(eg.outside money,inside money etc.),then explains Bitcoin,the currentcrypto craze,central bank digital currencies and a lot more.For most people,says Eswar Prasad,money still means physical cash printed by a sole,publicauthority.Yet that is a surprisingly modern case：only a century ago,private currencies第2 页，共 22页competed with government-issued banknotes.lt may be short-lived,too,as cash gives into thedigitalization of finance and new means of payment take over.This big bang will have hugeimpacts on states,people and companies.That cash is declining may not surprise readers.Many will bank from laptops and makepayments on their phones.One of the first financial technology breakthroughs happenedcenturies ago,when China introduced paper cunency to replace metal coins,which were heavyand scarce.Yet this time is different,Mr.Prasad insists.Previous changes improved existingsystems,he notes.The end of cash-likely within a decade or two-is revolutionary.Mr.Prasad gives us a vivid picture of the evolution of money.Anyone interested in an excellentreview of the concept of money,the current trends and likely future direction should read thisbook.Kudos and thanks to Professor Prasad.4.What makes this book different from others according to the author?A.Its clear,well-written,and extremely thorough.B.It equips readers with the definitions of economics terms.C.It offers an overview of the current state of monetary systems.D.Ifs full of interesting examples and stories and is clearly written.5.Who is Eswar Prasad?A.The editor of The Ascent of Money.B.The author of The Future of Money.C.The Chief Financial Officer of Kindle.D.The economics professor of the author.6.Which of the following will get Mr.Prasad*s a p p r o v a l.A.Only the public authority has the right to print physical cash.B.The majority of people cannot accept the fact that cash is declining.C.Chinas paper currency is heavy and scarce constrasted with metal coins.D.Cash may be replaced by new means of payment within a decade or two.7.Where is this text most likely from?A.A book review.B.A history book.C.A financial report.D.A bank announcement.c。