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1、辽宁省庄河市高级中辽宁省庄河市高级中学学2022-2022022-2023 3学年度第一学学年度第一学期期 1 12 2月月考月月考高三英语高三英语 A A第一部分第一部分 阅读阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）第一节第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。AHomestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak Englishoutside the classroom and the experience of b

2、eing part of a British home.What to ExpectThe host will provide accommodation and meals.Rooms will be cleaned and bedcoverschanged at least once a week.You will be given the house key and the host is there to offerhelp and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.Meal

3、 Plans Available Continental Breakfast Breakfast and Dinner Breakfast,Packed Lunch and DinnerIts important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cookedbreakfast.Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists offruit juice,cereal(谷物类食品),bread and tea

4、 or coffee.Cheese,fruit and cold meat are notnormally part of a Continental Breakfast in England.Dinner usually consists of meat or fishwith vegetables followed by dessert,fruit and coffee.FriendsIf you wish to invite a friend over to visit,you must first ask your hosts permission.Youhave no right t

5、o entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion oftheir privacy.Self-catering Accommodation in Private HomesAccommodation on a room-only basis includes a shared kitchen and bathroom facilitiesand often a main living room.This kind of accommodation offers an independent l

6、ifestyleand is more suitable for the long-stay student.However,it does not provide the same familyatmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise Englishat home quite as much.1Which of the following will be provided by the host?ARoom cleaning.BMedical care.CPhysical

7、 training.DFree accommodation.2What does Continental Breakfast include?ACheese and cold meat.BFruit and coffee.CFruit juice and bread.DDessert and tea.3Whats the advantage of self-catering accommodation for students?ATo be independent.BTo practice English.CTo make more friends.DTo enjoy warm family

8、atmosphere.BComputer people talk a lot about the need for other people to become“computer-literate.”But not all experts(专家)agree that this is a good idea.One pioneer,in particular,who disagrees is David Tebbutt,the founder of ComputertownUK.Although many people see this as a successful attempt to br

9、ing people closer to thecomputer.David does not see it that way.He says that Computertown UK was formed for justthe opposite reason,to bring computers to people and make them“people-literate.”DavidTebbutt thinks Computertowns are most successful when tied to a computer club but heinsists there is an

10、 important difference between the two.The clubs are for people who havesome computer knowledge already.This frightens away non-experts,who are happier goingto Computertowns where there are computers for them to experiment on,with experts toencourage them and answer any questions they have.They are n

11、ot told what to do,they findout.The computer experts have to learn not to tell people about computers,but have to be ableto answer all questions people ask.People dont have to learn computer terms(术语),but theexperts have to explain in plain language.The computers are becoming“people-literate.”4Which

12、 of the following is David Tebbutts ideas on the relationship between people andcomputers?AComputer learning should be made easier.BThere should be more computer clubs for experts.CPeople should work harder to master computer use.DComputers should be made cheaper so that people can afford them.5We c

13、an infer from the text that“computer-lilerate”means_.Abeing able to afford a computerBbeing able to write computer programsCworking with the computer and finding out its valueDunderstanding the computer and knowing how to use it6The underlined word“it”in the second paragraph refers to the idea that

14、Computertowns_.Ahelp to set up more computer clubsBbring people to learn to use computersCbring more experts to work togetherDhelp to sell computers to the public7David Tebbutt started Computertown UK with the purpose of_.Amaking better use of computer expertBimproving computer programsCincreasing o

15、mputersalesDpopularising computersCI know what courage looks like.I saw it on a flight I took six years ago,and only nowcan I speak of it without tears filling my eyes at the memory.Our flight left the Orlando Airport one Friday morning.But immediately upon thetake-off,it was clear that something wa

16、s wrong.The aircraft was bumping(颠簸)up anddown.All the experienced travellers,including me,looked around with knowing(会意的)smiles.If you fly much,you see these things and learn to act calmly about them.However,we did not remain calm for long.Minutes after we were in the air,our plane began falling qu

17、ickly.The pilot soon made aserious announcement.“We are having some difficulties,”he said.“Our indicators show thatthe control system has failed.We will be returning to the Orlando Airport.The flightattendants will prepare you for a bumpy landing.Also,if you look out of the windows,youwill see that

18、we are dumping(倾倒)fuel from the airplane.We want to have as little on boardas possible in the event of a rough touchdown.”In other words,we were about to crash.Manytravellers looked visibly frightened now.No one faces death without fear,I thought.Then a couple of rows to my left,I heard a still calm

19、 voice,a womans voice,speakingin an absolutely normal conversational tone.I had to find the source of this voice.All around,people cried.Many screamed.Finally,I saw her.In this state of complete confusion and lackof order,a mother was talking to her child.The woman,in her mid-30s,was staring full in

20、tothe face of her daughter,who looked to be four years old.The child listened closely,sensingthe importance of her mothers words.The mothers eye held the child so fixed that sheseemed untouched by the sounds of grief and fear around her.Finally,I leaned over and could hear this soft sure voice with

21、the tone of comfort.Overand over again,the mother said,“I love you so much.Remember,no matter what happens,Ilove you always.”Fortunately,our landing gear(起落架)held at last and our touchdown wasnot a tragedy.However,the voice I heard that day never faded.That mom showed me what a real herolooks like.8

22、What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?AThe crew was getting ready for a take-off.BThe travellers were taken good care of on the plane.CThe aircraft was not in normal condition when flying.DThe passengers were enjoying themselves on the aircraft.9Why were they dumping fuel from the airplane?A

23、To prepare for a landing.BTo have the airplane not bump.CTo make the airplane to fly faster.DTo make sure the control system workedwell.10How was the woman after hearing the pilots words?AShe looked quite angry.BShe didnt appear so worried.CShe felt extremely nervous.DShe sounded rather hopeless.11W

24、hat do we know about the child on the plane after the announcement was made?AShe paid attention to her mothers words.BShe screamed and cried with other passengers.CShe comforted her mother after hearing the emergency.DShe didnt seem to be interested in what her mother said.DWhen British musician Pau

25、l Barton performs in central Thailand lately,the listenersreact wildly.Some pull his hair or jump on his piano.Others steal his music.The behavior isnormal,however,because these crowds are truly wildwild monkeys to be exact.Barton plays often to the animals in Lopburi,an area known for its populatio

26、ns of wildmonkeys.The pianist hopes the music shows bring calm to the animals during the coronavirus(COVID-19)crisis.The disease has caused problems for the monkeys,too.They are hungry.The restrictionson tourism mean fewer people come to see the monkeys and feed them.The monkeys quickly surround Bar

27、ton when he plays Greensleeves,Beethovens FurElise and Michael Nymans Diary of Love.Some of the creatures sit on his chair,while othersclimb up his body and touch his head.But,Barton keeps his attention on his performance,even as a small monkey runs over his hands on the instrument.Other monkeys tak

28、e control ofhis music papers.“I was glad and surprised to find that they were actually eating the music asI was playing it.”The monkeys are Bartons latest animal fans.Past wildlife audience included elephantsliving in special protected areas.Barton hopes to raise peoples awareness of the monkeyshung

29、er.At the same time,he hopes to study their behavior as they react to classical music.“Come together and dont let the pandemic stop the wild monkeys getting goodnutritious food.We need to make an effort to make sure that they eat properly.And when theyeat properly they will be calmer,”said 59-year-o

30、ld Barton.12Why does the musician play to the wild monkeys?ATo see the wild animals just being themselves.BTo study their behavior as theyreact to pop music.CTo raise money for the wild monkeys hunger.DTo help calm them during COVID-19crisis.13What kind of music docs the musician play?AContemporary

31、music.BClassical music.CCountry music.DPopular music.14What docs the underlined phrase“eating the music in Paragraph 4 refer to?AStealing his music papers.BEating his music papers.CDisturbing his performance.DEnjoying his playing15What can we infer from the text?AWild monkeys like to play with the m

32、usician.BPeople will start to protect the wildmonkeys.CThe COVID-19 has damaged much to the world.DMusic can make the wild animalsmore active.第二节第二节（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佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Sometimes we are asked to make a speech in life,but most of us dont do a very good

33、job._16_So,you have to give a speech and you are terrified.You get nervous,you forget what youwant to say,you stumble(结结巴巴)over words,you talk too long,and you bore youraudience.Later you think,Thank Goodness,its over.Im just not good at public speaking.Ihope I never have to do that again.Cheer up_1

34、7_Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making.Ask yourselfthe purpose of your speech.What is the occasion?Why are you speaking?Then,gather asmany facts as you can on your subject.Spend plenty of your time doing your research.Thenspend plenty of your time organizing your material

35、s so that your speech is clear and easy tofollow.Use as many examples as possible,and use pictures,charts,and graphs if they canhelp you make your points clearer._18_Dont talk over their heads,and dont talk down tothem.Treat your audience with respect.They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.Just re

36、member:Be prepared.Know your subject,your audience,and the occasion.Bebrief._19_And be yourself.Let your personality come through so that you makeperson-to-person contact with your audience.If you follow these simple steps,you will see that you dont have to be afraid of publicspeaking.In fact,you ma

37、y find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make morespeeches!Youre not convinced yet?_20_AIt doesnt have to be that bad.BTake several deep breaths after your speech.CThis article gives some advice on how to give a good speech.DSay what you have to say and then stop.EDont say what you a

38、rent familiar with.FNever forget your audience.GGive it a try and see what happens.第二部分第二部分语言运用语言运用（共两节，满分（共两节，满分 30 分）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佳选项。I had a great dream when I was in my twenties.I wanted to travel aroundAfrica with my_21_.So I left my hometo

39、wn with great confidence and _22_ Cape Town,notreally_23_ what to do next.Luckily,before my trip actually started,I met a kind,oldNigerian man.He gave me the best travel _24_ I had ever received.“Be like a(n)_25_on your way around the world.”It sounded _26_,but it really changed my idea about travel

40、ling.He helped merealize that travel is about learning and observing local _27_.“Its far too easy to gointo a(n)_28_ country and believe your ways are better.But if you study,askquestions and try to learn from the locals,youll have far richer _29_,”he promisedme.On other vacations,when I was on my t

41、our way to Cancun.I was _30_ atourist.I only stayed there for a week to see the _31_ and places of interest and thenleft.The culture didnt _32_me.I left the cities and towns without really knowinganyone or anything that existed in those places to which I had paid a visit.This time,I promised to myse

42、lf that I would be a _33_ traveler.After sevenmonths of_34_ backpacking in Africa from Cape Town to Cairo,I realized thathaving a student-like mindset(观念模式)helped extend my trip and helped me learn a lot,which _35_ me more than any other trips ever did to me.21ApetBparentsCfriendDbackpack22Alooked a

43、tBchecked outCarrived inDtook on23AhappyBworriedCsureDexcited24AchoicesBtipsCchancesDplans25AteacherBplayerCactorDstudent26AsimpleBperfectCfoolishDboring27AeventsBhousesChabitsDcultures28AbigBnewCinterestingDold29AdreamsBexperienceCtasksDpractice30AjustBalreadyCquiteDeven31AwatchesBmountainsCsightsD

44、pictures32AwelcomeBchangeCrespectDhurt33ArealBhopefulClovelyDhealthy34AsuccessfullyBsuddenlyCpolitelyDhurriedly35AwarnedBfrightenedCsatisfiedDunderstood第二节第二节（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。The software maker on Thursday_36_（release）the findings from its 2021 GlobalEmoji

45、 Trend Report ahead of World Emoji Day on Saturday,The laugh out loud faceis_37_（official）the worlds most popular emoji,according to researchers fromAdobe（ADBE）_38_surveyed 7,000 users across the United States,the United Kingdom,Germany,France,Japan,Australia,_39_South Korea.The vast_40_（major）of em

46、oji users（90%）believe this make_41_easier for them to express themselves.Eighty-nine percent said emojis simplify communicating across language_42_（barrier）.And 67%said they think people who use emojis are friendlier,funnier and coolerthan those who dont.Some users said they are more comfortable_43_

47、（express）emotions throughemojis than talking on the phone or in-person.More than half of global emoji users（55%）said_44_（use）emojis in communications has_45_（positive）impacted theirmental health.第三部分第三部分写作（共两节，满分写作（共两节，满分 40 分）分）第一节（满分第一节（满分 15 分）分）你校正在组织作文比赛，请以你身边值得感恩的人为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：1.介绍人物；2.说明理由

48、。注意：1.词数 120 左右；2.短文题目已为你写好。The One Im Grateful to_第二节（满分第二节（满分 25 分）分）读后续写读后续写阅读下面材料,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。When my grandfather died,my 83-year-old grandmother,once full of life,slowly beganto fade.Although she was visited often by our loving family members,it was often hard toarouse her int

49、erest.One chilly December afternoon,my sister Meagan,eight,and I were settling in for along visit with my grandmother,when she noticed that Meagan was carrying her favorite doll.”I,too,had a special doll when I was a little girl,“she told wide-eyed Meagan,”I got itone Christmas when I was about your

50、 age.The very first gift I opened that Christmas was themost beautiful doll.She had an exquisite,hand-painted porcelain face,and her long brownhair was pulled back with a big pink bow.”Grandmas eyes filled with excitement and hervoice shook with emotion as she recalled that Christmas gift.“I played