云南省曲靖市第一中学2022-2023年高三下学期2月月考英语试题含答案.pdf
曲靖市第一中学曲靖市第一中学 2022-20232022-2023 年高三下学期年高三下学期 2 2 月月考英语试题月月考英语试题英语英语注意事项注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上,并认真核准条形码上的准考证号、姓名、考场号、座位号及科目,在规定的位置贴好条形码。2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。超出答题区域书写的答案无效超出答题区域书写的答案无效,在试在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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)阅读以下短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最正确选项。Big changes in agriculture are taking place in Singapore.The small,SoutheastAsian nation is leading a farmingrevolution.Singapore covers 724 square kilometers of land and only one percent of that land is used for agriculture.Foodproduction costs are higher there than the rest of SoutheastAsia.As climate change and population growth threatenfood supplies,the pressure is on new farmers to answer the governments callto grow more with less.“Whenever I talk about food security in Singapore,I tell people not to think land-think space because you can goupwards and sideways.”said Paul Teng,an agriculture professor at Nanyang Technological University.There are more than 30 vertical(垂直的)farms in Singapore-ones that grow up not across the land.SustenirAgriculture is one of these businesses.Its hydroponic(水栽法的)farm grows non-native foods like cherry,tomatoesand strawberries inside buildings under artificial lighting.Then it sells the produce to local supermarkets and onlinestores.Sustenir raised$16 million from investors(投资人)last year.The money will be used to expand operations inSingapore and open in Hong Kong.However,not everyone thinks the new technology is best.Egg farmer Milliam Ho says the government shouldnot depend so much on agriculture technology businesses.“Many of them have failed.Thats why Im always askingthe government,Why dont you invest in us old-timers?We are more practical,”he said.Professor Paul Teng said anissue for urban farmers is that the high cost of the technology makes their products too pricey for many people.1What is the second paragraph mainly about?AHigh food production costs.BReasons for changes in agriculture.CAgricultural technology businesses.DSale expansion of food markets.2According to Paul Teng,the way to achieve food security isAexpanding farmland upwardsBbuying more foodCdeveloping facilitiesDinvesting more money3What do we know about the old-timers?AThey work on high-tech farms.BThey benefit from pricey products.CThey need governments support.DThey reduce production costs.4What is the authors purpose of writing this passage?ATo criticize peoples traditional view of farming.BTo support the growth of vertical farming in Singapore.CTo introduce the latest development in Singapores agriculture.DTo emphasize the importance of traditional agriculture.The UKs planned ban on sales of new petrol,diesel(柴油)or hybrid(混合动力)cars could start as early as2032,Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said.Last week,the government raised industry concern after bringingthe date forward from 2040 to 2035 in order to hit zero-carbon emission targets.But Mr.Shapps told BBC Radio 5live it would happen by 2035,“or even 2032,”adding there would be consultation.The main car trade body had previously said the 2035 figure was“concerning”.The government is setting out its proposals in a United Nations climate summit in November.ADepartment forTransport spokesperson said,“We are consulting on a range of possible dates to bring forward the end to the sale ofpetrol and diesel cars.”“The proposal for this is 2035 or earlier if a faster transition appears reasonable as well as includinghybrids for the first time.”The UK has set a target of emitting zero carbon by 2050.Experts warned that the originaltarget date of 2040 would still leave old conventional cars on the roads 10 years later.Once the ban comes into effect,only electric cars will be available.Hybrid vehicles are now included in the proposals,which were originallyannounced in July 2017.Despite this,Royal Automobile club spokesman Simon Williams said,“While the government appears to beconstantly moving forward for ending the sale of new petrol,diesel and hybrid vehicles,drivers should not be worried第 3页 共 10页第 4页 共 10页about choosing a hybrid car now.”“They are potentially the perfect stepping stone for those who want to go electricbut have concerns about range(续航),as they arent as expensive as a battery electric vehicle.At the moment,theygive drivers the best of both worlds.”How attached are British people to their petrol vehicles?How long until conventional cars go the way of steamengine cars and horse coaches?5What is the car industrys attitude towards the ban on the sale of conventional cars?AAmbiguous.BIndifferent.CWorried.DApproving.6Why does the UK propose to ban the sale of conventional cars before 2040?ATo remove the concern of main car trade body.BTo hold back the development of pure battery electric cars.CTo hold a United Nations climate summit in November.DTo meet the zero carbon emission target as planned.7What is Simons opinion when people face the ban of conventional cars?AIts still a wise choice to choose a hybrid car nowadays.BBattery electric cars should be widely used immediately.CDrivers should consider about range when choosing a car.DPeople should abandon petrol vehicles as soon as possible.8What can we infer about the conventional cars from the last paragraph?AThey will fall out of use some day.BThey are as important as horse coaches.CThey will remain as a family necessity.DThey may increase your daily expenses.For the first time in two years,our school held a Halloween homecoming dance.This years homecoming wasaround a recent soccer victory against the neighboring school.Everyone was in a particularly festive mood.At the same time,for a safer gathering during the COVID-19,we were required to hold the dance outdoors if wewanted to go mask-free.This was unfortunate because temperatures in Boston were expected to be no higher than10 that night.Later,I realized that the cold was the least of my worries.We sent apology letters out to the neighbors surrounding the school and told them to expect loud music on Oct29.Then on that Friday night,members of the Student Union gathered together to decorate the tent provided by theschool as a protection from the cold.After two hours of blowing balloons,putting fake spider webs on trees and setting up the food table,peoplestarted showing up in their costumes.I ran away to the bathroom to dress up.Having seen all the news aboutAsianhate in the US,I decided that it was important to presentAsian spirit thus I proudly dressed myself up in atraditional Chinese qipao.When I got outside again,the dance was in full swing.There was a DJ spinning songs,and the lights wereflashing away,though no one was on the dance floor yet.However,things took a sharp turn when a familiar song Gangnam Style by South Korean singer Psy came on,and the dance floor was never empty again until the end ofthe evening.With every beat drop,the crowd jumped crazily to the beat,and I followed along.My feet hurt so muchat the end of the evening,but Ill admit that it was worth all of the excitement I experienced.9What can we learn about the homecoming dance?AIt was our schools first-ever homecoming.BIt was celebrated after a sports victory.CIt was held to fight against COVID-19.DIt aimed to compete with another school.10What was the challenge they had faced in preparation?ARequirements for mask wearing outdoors.BAlack of decorating materials.CNoise complaints from neighbors.DLow temperature at night.11Why was the author dressed herself in qipao?ATo stop Asian hate.BTo promote Halloween spirit.CTo showAsian culture.DTo show her uniqueness.12What docs the underlined phrase“in full swing”in paragraph 5 mean?AGoing well and strong.BGetting well prepared.CGetting started officially.DBeing in an awkward silence.Incredibly Beautiful Villages in ChinaLikeng VillageBuilt in the year 1010,Likeng Village in Wuyuan County,Jiangxi Province preserves the areas unique Huiarchitecture.Though the village charges tourists an entrance fee,it is a worthwhile point from which they can viewthe blossoming canola flowers(油菜花)in the spring and admire the local calligraphy under camphor trees(樟树)asold as the village itself.Danba VillagesWith few tourists aware of Sichuan Provinces Garz Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture,those who do make thetrip are rewarded with views unlike those anywhere else.And within the heart of the area,far away from pollutedcities,lie the Danba Villages,considered by some as the most beautiful villages in China.Each village is made up ofunique Tibetan-style folk houses.Hongcun Ancient VillageThough Hongcun is one of Chinas most well-known ancient villages,its popularity has not ruined itsuniqueness.After a climb through the great Yellow Mountains in Anhui Province,rest for a while in this foothillvillage,which was the filming site for select scenes fromAng Lees Crouching Tiger,Hidden Dragon.Centeredaround a moon-shaped pond,the village was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 for its well-preservedMing-and Qing-era architecture.Shuangfeng Forest FarmNicknamed“China Snow Town”for its annual seven-month-long snowfall,Shuangfeng Forest Farm inMudanjiang City,Heilongjiang Province is where you want to go if you wish to experience Chinas deepest snows.Over the years,the village has transformed into a charming tourist destination.13What can visitors see in both Likeng Village and Danba Villages?ADistinctive constructions.BCostumes of minorities.CCenturies-old camphor treesDWorks of famous calligraphers.14Where is the village that was once a movie set?AIn Anhui Province.BIn Sichuan Province.CIn Jiangxi Province.DIn Heilongjiang Province.15Which would visitors choose if they want to play in the snow?ALikeng Village.BDanba Villages.CHongcun Ancient Village.DShuangfeng Forest Farm.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正确选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The protection of our cultural heritage is the necessary task._16_ When people admit our culture,we will beproud of being part of the country so as to improve the unity and have the desire to make a contribution to society.The loss of cultural heritage will destroy a country,which can be seen in history._17_ It refers to various kinds of traditional culture handed down from generation to generation and closelyrelated to peoples life,including various practices,performances,festivals,traditional knowledge and skills,therelated instruments,artifacts and culture places.For example,paper-cutting and Dragon Boat Festival have beenregarded as culture heritage,not only by our country but also by the United Nations.Nowadays,Hollywood movies take up the market and _18_ So some people start to feel disappointed aboutthe local culture,because they havent seen its importance.They are easy to deny the local culture,because they knowlittle about it._19_Thus school students should receive the education of culture.The government has named a day called ChineseCultural Heritage Day,with the purpose of spreading the local culture.When children grow up,they will fight forprotecting the culture._20_ So we should continue to work hard to do so.AWhat is culture heritage exactly?Bour spirit will spread from person to person.CWe can adopt the following methods of protection.DAnyhow,the cultural heritage protection is a meaningful thing.EThus,it is necessary to build peoples awareness of local cultural heritage.Fin China many young people take these superheroes characters as their idols.GThe culture contains Chinese peoples spirit,which has been tested by time.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,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项。My husband Sajan is an Indian with a vegetarian heritage.Since I met him,Ive been a vegetarian,too.Gettingolder,I wonder if I ignored my parents_21_.After all,they are more _22_ with meals where meat isthe centerpiece.Whenever Sajan and I come home,my mom starts _23_ our meals weeks before we arrive.Sheresearches new _24_ dishes and stocks up on beans and yogurt though she _25_ both.So often,eventhough were all _26_ at the table together,were eating _27_ meals.Ive never really _28_with my mom about the food tension in our relationship.But earlier this summer,I _29_ asked her about it.“It is sometimes a(n)_30_to cook your food,”she admitted.“But it is important for us to_31_ your and Sajans Indian vegetarian diet.”She also had her question,“You dont miss the _32_ you grew up with?”I do.And I dont.My mom still makes my favorite cookies.But because Ive been away from home for so long,Ive_33_ lots of new foods,and Indian food has become my food.I always assumed she felt hurt by that,buttalking to her,I _34_ I was wrong.Love can be shown through food in different ways.Just make a little room for what our loved ones chooseto_35_.21AtalentsBcommandsCtraditionsDefforts第 7页 共 10页第 8页 共 10页22AconcernedBcomfortableCpatientDstrict23AplanningBcookingCservingDlasting24AsideBmeatClocalDvegetarian25AdislikesBrecommendsCdesiresDloses26AstandingBsittingClyingDkneeling27AhealthyBdeliciousCdifferentDheavy28AtalkedBagreedCmetDquarreled29AquicklyBgraduallyCregularlyDfinally30AchallengeBadventureCpleasureDblessing31AchangeBhonorCbalanceDfollow32AtroubleBstoriesCfamilyDflavors33Agiven awayBleft behindCgot attached toDfallen short of34AforgotBhopedCrealizedDdenied35AsellBsayCreadDeat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。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。China Chic,or guochao,features fancy designs mixed with elements from traditional culture.According to areport in 2021,_36_(release)on Feb 3 by Bilibili,more than 177 million of the platforms users were in favor ofvideos featuring traditional culture.The _37_(approve)reflected the way the“China Chic”phenomenon hasbeen embraced by the younger generation in recent years.During the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing,young athletes wore sports clothing _38_(bear)Chinese elements such as dragons,pandas and tigers,while the designs of some competition venues _39_(include)images like the Great Wall and auspicious(吉祥的)patterns.China Chic could also be seen during theopening and closing ceremonies,and in the designs of gifts and medals.AChina Chic artist Yu Yang said,“China Chic represents a kind of pride and _40_(confident)in our culture.We used _41_(follow)lifestyles promoted by the West,but as Chinas economy _42_(become)stronger,the young generation gradually get to know who they are and _43_ they really want to follow.”However,problems can emerge when those who create it just copy iconic patterns from culture and design _44_ thesurface.”Some people just simply do copy-and-pastejobs.That will hurt the consumerspassion and _45_(ultimate)ruin the trends development.We have to deeply understand and love our culture first as designers,”hesaid.第三部分写作(共两节,满分 40 分)第一节(15 分)你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请以“Be Sporty,Be Healthy”为题写一篇发言稿参赛。内容包括:1.运动的现状;2.运动的好处;3.你的呼吁。注意:1.写作词数应为 80 左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Be Sporty,Be Healthy_第二节(25 分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。