2022-2023学年福建省厦门市第一中学高三下学期4月期中考试英语试题.docx

2022-2023学年高三下学期4月期中考试英语第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳 选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅 读一遍。1. What will the man do next?A. Have a rest.B. Go on working.2. Where does the woman want to go?A. Chicago.B. New York.3. How does the man feel now?A. Relieved.B. Regretful.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A new book.B. A famous person.C. Try the new restaurant.C. Atlanta.C. Grateful.C. A singing competition.5. How many people are in the woman's car altogether now?A. 3.B.4.C. 5.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选 项中选出最佳选项，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作合时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Where does the conversation take place?A. By the river.B. At home.C. In a restaurant.7. What are the speakers celebrating?A. Halloween.B. Christmas Day. C. New Year's Day.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. Why does the woman refuse the man*s offer?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佳选项。 It was midnight, and I was on my knees, burying head in my hands. I struggled to 41. the sobs that threatened to wake my two tiny children. The call came just hours ago-l got the job. After five interviews and three presentations, I received a generous 42 one that needed my answer by tomorrow.To others, the decision was 43-live the dream, with its security. But to me, taking the job would 44 compromise my heart.Exhausted, I rose to my feet, and made my way upstairs to check on my children, finding each curled up in a 45 Bleep. I heard their breathing, soft and even I became one with the moment. And in that breathtaking silence, I heard a voice: 46 your heart. The words echoed through my soul.The decision, indeed, was simple. I would 47 somebody elsc's drcam job and keep my own. 1 felt a great 48 lift off my shoulders, I pursued my options for working for myself. 1 started to write and edit, 49 pages of scripts. I stretched myself and discovered that I could learn anything if I 50 some time to it.To be sure, 'I lost a number of business opportunities. But I was available to _51 the simple moments with my children. On sunny days, we'd 52 to the zoo with my backpack of work projects. Each night, when I tucked my kids into bed, my 53_was full. Over time, as my kids grew, my business did, too.Now I have no regrets. I am 54 for the life that I have, a cherished closeness with my now adult children and a variety of fulfilling, passion-filled work. I'm glad I trusted my inner 55.41.A. put outB. jump atC. turn downD. hold back42.A. cardB. offerC. letterD. essay43.A. simpleB. smartC.casualD. cautious44.A. carefullyB. nervouslyC. criticallyD. eventually45.A. lightB.soundC. freshD. hard46.A. relaxB. followC. rescueD. inspire47.A declineB.changeC.respectD. accept48.A. honourB. backpackC. weightD. project49.A. publishingB. preservingC. exploringD. accumulating50.A. devotedB. connectedC. limitedD. donated51.A. imagineB. reportC. embraceD. adjust52.A.adaptB. referC. turnD. head53.A. heartB. roomC. moodD. book54.A. anxiousB. gratefulC. readyD. famous55. A. designB. hopeC. worryD. voice第二节(共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The need for speed is so deeply rooted in modern society that we often forget to press pause and think about the things that get 56 (good) with time: antiques, aged wine, long-term relationships and expertise over the years.Peking Opera is a slow process too. An often-repeated saying goes as follows: Three minutes on stage, 10 years 57 stage. It's meant as a nod to its demanding nature and a reminder of its high standards that ensure that any performance 58 (do) the way the forefathers wanted it.Peking Opera is demanding because of the extensive list of skills it 59 (require) . A performer is an actor, singer, dancer, acrobat, mime and martial artist all rolled into one. They're also expected 60 (apply) delicate make-up, put on heavy costumes and, 61_ (depend) on their character, perform on stage in 15cm platform shoes.There is so much to take in 62 disciples (学徒)usually start their career as young children, spending years conditioning their bodies and minds for the stage.So what chance does 63_theatre beginner with little patience and zero flexibility like me stand against Peking Opera? Do I have 64 it takes to put on a successful show? There's only one way to find out: I'm rolling up my sleeves and training under the 65 (guide) of senior stage masters in the field.第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节书面表达(满分15分)你校将以一句名言“I walk slowly, but I never walk backward.为主题举办英语征文比赛, 请你写一篇短文投稿分享你的思考。内容包括：1 .你对这句话的理解；2 .这句话在你生活中的体现。注意：1 .写作词数应为80左右；2 .请在答题卡的相应位置作答。I walk slowly, but I never walk backward.第二节读后续写（满分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。Snow began to fall across Italy's Apen nine Mountains in January and lasted for days. From his home in Rome, Matt watched the weather with concern. He and his wife, Nora, had planned to stay at a hotel, but now he wondered whether they should go. After phoning the hotel, they decided to make the trip. By the time they neared the hotel six hours later, they were caught in a snowstorm. When they finally arrived, they were both cold and exhausted. They checked into their room and went to bed early.When they awoke the next day, they found the snow had continued overnight. The cars in the parking lor were hidden under the snow. While they were having breakfast, the hotel began to shake. An earthquake with a magnitude （震级）of 5. 7 had struck the mountain. " Let' s get out of here!" Matt shouted to his wife. They made their way to the parking lot, where others were digging out their cars.With most cars freed by noon, the guests set off down the driveway. But when they reached the main road, the path was blocked by a two-meter-high wall of snow. Matt climbed out of his car to check. There was no road in sight. "We're trapped!" he told his wife. With no other choice, they made their way back to the hotel.They managed to get back to the hotel before dark. That was when the snow on the mountain began to slide. They heard the avalanche （暂崩）before they saw it. The avalanche gathered speed, grabbing rocks and trees and anything else in its way as it flowed down the mountain, tearing the hotel from its foundation. When the avalanche came to a stop, those trapped inside the hotel were buried in the icy ruins.续写要求：1 .续写词数应为15（）左右；2 .请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。When Matt came to life, he found himself stuck in the darkness.It was not until the next morning that the rescuers finally arrived.英语参考答案听力：1 -5 BCBAC 6-10 ACBCC 11-15 BBABA 16-20 CBCBC阅读：21-25AACCA26-30ABDAB31-35BDABD36-40 DFBAC完型填空：41-45 DBACB46-50 BACDA51-55. CDABD语法填空：56. better 57. off 58. is done59. requires 60. to apply61. depending 62. that 63. a 64. what 65. guidance应用文：One possible version:I walk slowly, but I never walk backward.1 recently came across the quote "I walk slowly, but I never walk backward. n and it really struck a chord with me.This quote represents that even if we take small steps, we should always move forward rather than backward. It reminds me that success comes through consistent effort and determination, and that we should never give up.As for me, with the increasing academic pressure in senior 3, 1 tend to get frustrated when progress seems slow or setbacks occur. But this quote reminds me to stay focused on my goals and to keep pushing forward no matter what obstacles I may face.读后续写：One possible version：When Matt came to life, he found himself stuck in the darkness. He lay on his stomach, trying to move. His left leg had been twisted and couldn't move at all. He realized to his horror that he was buried alive. "Nora! Nora! ” he called, but there was no response. In fact, he could hear nothing at all so he gave up shouting. The whole world was dead silent. Despair washed over him. He asked himself again and again, “ Who is going to save me? ”It was not until the next morning that the rescuers finally arrived. Without any hesitation, they started searching for survivors. Signs of life were soon discovered beneath the remains of the hotel it took a great effort to remove the thick snow before they could begin cutting into the roof. With an opening made, they carefully lowered themselves down into the hotel. Once they were inside, they heard a weak voice crying for help. It was Malt. He and his wife were rescued, along with all the other survivors. Seeing each other again, the couple felt lucky lo be alive!1.段落续写：由第一段首句内容"当Matt醒来的时候，他发现周围一篇黑暗”可知，第一段可描写 作者在黑暗中醒来，恐怖地发现周围一片寂静，妻子不见了 /发现妻子。由第二段首句内容 “直到第二天早上救援人员才到达”可知，第二段可描写救援人员很艰难地搜索酒店废墟下 面的生存者,发现了 Matt的妻子和其他幸存者。2 .续写线索：苏醒-周围寂静安子不见了/发现要子一期待救援-枚援开始-搜救找到妻 子/和妻子一起获救-感悟3 .词汇激活行为类陷入：stuck in / trapped in / caught in放弃：give up / abandon看见：see / spot / catch sight of情绪类（感觉）冲动：升腾:wash over / strike幸运的：lucky / blessed【点睛】高分句型 1 . He lay on his stomach, trying to move.（使用非谓语动词）高分句型 2J. It took a great effort to remove the thick snow before they could begin cutting into the roof. （before引导的时间状语从句）听力原文：Text 1W: Just have a rest, man. You have been working here for two hours.M:fd like to, but I'm busy making a plan for the new restaurant. 1 have to hand it in to our boss today.Text 2.M:You can change planes in cither Chicago or Denver.W:You mean there's no direct flight from New York to Atlanta?Text 3.M: I wish I had studied harder when I was at university.W: You always said you didn't think study was that important.M: Yes, I know, but now I realize I was wrong and ifs too late.Text 4.W:What do you think about my reading tonight? Many people came up afterwards and said they were excited to read the book themselves.M:I bet it'll sell out in no time! Congratulations, you're going to be famous!Text 5.W:What is the matter, officer? I was driving slowly enough, wasn't 1 ?M:Yeah, you were. But how many other people do you have in the car with you?W:Er, just four.M:Right. Thal's the problem.Text 6.W:Hey, Chris! I didn*t expect to see you in a crowd of thousands of people!M: Neither did I. Are you here to watch the fireworks show by the Thames too, Amanda?W:You bet! It's better than watching it in my living room. To be honest, I feel a more active festival atmosphere tonight than Halloween and Christmas.M:I agree. So did you get here early?W:Ycah. I had dinner at a restaurant nearby. Oh, look! The New Year countdown is beginning! M:10!9!8!Text 7M:Shall I pick you up then?W:1 don't know. . . The traffic will be really bad at that time. You know what it's like after a movie. I was thinking of catching the train.M:Um. . It'll be late. Won't that be a bit dangerous? I'm not busy, you know.W:That's really kind of you. I've also thought of getting a taxi, but then, there's still the traffic to worry about. I think my original idea is the best.Text 8W:Good evening, welcome to Around the Globe with Susan Davidson. Our guest today is Charlie Hamilton, a photographer who spent a month and a half in the Amazon. He'll share with us the challenges and responsibilities of his work. Charlie, the Amazon people have rarely seen people from outside. How do you approach them?M: Well, if you spend enough time, you get to know them.W: One of your pictures I really like shows the villagers and you together by a river, laughing. There seems no barrier at all.M: Indeed. Everyone was just relaxed with me. What I like most is everyone's laughing. Nowadays, we tend to show the unhappy side of people's life in the Amazon. The trees are being cut down. And these people are sad. But what I want to show is that they still have fun.W:That's a really special point of view. Thank you for letting us get closer to our fellow beings around the globe.Text 9M:So, Jessica, do you have anything planned for this Sunday? I was wondering if you'd like togel together and do something, like watching a movie or taking a walk down by the lake. W:I'd love to, but I have no time.M: What do you have to do on that day?W: First, my mom asked me to help clean the house in the morning, and then I have to walk the dog at 10:30.M:Well, what about after that?W: Well, Fm going to be running around all day. I need to meet Jack at 1:3() to help him with his business project that*s due on Monday morning at company.M: Okay, but arc you free after that?W: Hardly. Then my mom asked me to cook dinner for the family at 5:30. I feel like a slave sometimes. Who knows how long that'll take?M:Wov, sounds like you're going to have a full day. Hey, listen, why don't I come over later in the evening? Let's just play a game or something.W:Sounds good, but give me a call before you come. My mom might try to come up with something else for me to do.Text 10W: In some large American city schools, as many as 20%40% of the students are absent each day. There are two major reasons for such absences: one is sickness, and the other is skipping classes. Since school officials can't do much about the illness, they are concentrating on stopping students from skipping classes. One of the most promising plans has been tried in Florida. The pupils there with good attendance have been given free hamburgers, toys and T-shirts. Classes are told if they show improved rates of attendance, they can win additional gifts. We've been punishing students' skipping classes for years, but that hasn't brought them back to school. " one headmaster said. “Now we are trying the positive approach. Not only do you learn by showing up every day, but you earn. M In San Fancisco, the board of education bas had a somewhat similar idea. Schools that show a decrease in property destruction can receive an amount of money that would be spent on repairs and replacements. u Our policy operates on hope and encouragement, "said the school board member. "Why not provide some positive goals for students and teachers to aim at?"C. The cinema is not far away.A. The man is busy. B. The traffic will be heavy.9. How will the woman probably return?C. By train.A. By car.B. By taxi.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。1(). What is Susan doing?C. Conducting an interview.A. Teaching geography. B. Introducing an art form.11. How did the Amazon people react to Charlie's visit?A. Defensively.B. Favorably.C. Angrily.12. What docs Charlie want to show through his works?A. The natural beauty of the Amazon.B. The happy side of the local life.C. The damage done to the rainforests.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does Jessica have to do on Sunday morning?A. Clean the house.B. Go running.C. Do cooking.14. At what time should Jessica