北京市房山区2022-2023学年高三上学期1月期末英语试题Word版.docx

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1、房山区2022-2023学年度高三第一学期诊断性评价英语试卷第一部分知识运用（共两节，3（）分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选 项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was a windy day. I was walking in a forest when I saw a baby squirrel （松鼠），who fell out of its nest, lying on the ground. I tried many times to put it back, but failed. After

2、waiting over two hours, I found it couldiVt 2. so I decided to take it to my homefor the night.Once at home, I realized the squirrel, who I named Cathy, was still uncomfortable. I discovered that there were some weeds on her body, so I gave her a 3 and got her all cleaned up. Three days later, Cathy

3、 could move in the room. To our delighu she got 4 to me and my family. I gave a lot of time and attention to her, and even made her a nest. Every day, I fed her a combination of healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Under my5 the baby member got better and better. Everyone who came

4、to my home loved her, and she even 6 with my two dogs.One week later, Cathy recovered 7. I realized it was the right time for her to leave.I 8 her into the wild several times, but she just kept coming back! Maybe she was so9 that I saved her, and expressed it in her own way.At last, with the help of

5、 my friend, the squirrel went into the wild. uCathy has brought a lot of 10 into my life, and it seems that she feels the same way!”1. A. calm B. silentC. weakD. curious2. A. waveB. see C. approach D. movecould promote “deep encoding or processing in a way that typing does not.In fact, there have be

6、en many such studies to arrive at that conclusion. One notable example from 2014 compared students who took notes by hand with those who took notes on laptops. They found that the students using laptops tended to write down what the professor said word for word, while those who took notes by hand we

7、re more likely to listen to what was being said, analyzing it for important content and “processing information and refraining it in their own words. When asked conceptual questions aboul the lecture, students who had taken notes by hand were better able to answer than those who had typed their note

8、s.Daniel Oppenheimer, one of the sludys co-authors, told Mediums Elemental that in order to analyze the lecture, people had to contemplate the material and actually understand the arguments. This helped them learn the material better. The most annoying thing about writing by hand is also what makes

9、it so effective for learning.Virginia Berninger, a professor at the University of Washington, says, “When we write a letter of the alphabet, the process of production involves pathways in the brain that go near or through parts that manage emotion. Pressing a key doesnt stimulate those pathways the

10、same way. She says, Its possible that theres not the same connection to the emotional part of the brain when people type, as opposed to writing in longhand.” “In the same vein, writing in longhand also allows people to really figure out what they mean to say,“ Oppenheimer says, “which may help self-

11、expression.Our keyboards are great for a lot of things. Bui sometimes, iheres no replacing the feeling of spreading out a clean sheet of paper, uncapping a beloved pen, and letting the ink flow.28. The author uses the question underlined in Paragraph 1 to.A. predict the endingB. introduce the topicC

12、. emphasize an opinionD. draw a conclusion29. What can be inferred from the passage?A. People who write by hand tend to think deeply.B. People who write by hand are likely to make comparisons.C. People who write by hand slow down their learning process.D. People who write by hand find it difficult t

13、o improve their memory.30. As for handwriting, the author thinks it isA. accurate B. unimportant C. annoying D. beneficialOf all the weird and wonderful creatures living under the sea, perhaps the strangest are jellyfishthose rubbery, cone-shaped creatures found floating in the water, their long ten

14、tacles trailing behind.Some jellyfish species have a bad reputation for scaring away tourists, clogging up fishing nets, and even blocking power station pipes. But with more and more plastic rubbish ending up in ihe sea, these days youre as likely to swim into a plastic bag as a jellyfish. Now scien

15、tific research is discovering that these rubbery sea creatures might provide an answer-a sticky solution to the problem of plastic pollution.In recent years, tiny pieces of plastic called microplastic have been a significant problem for the worlds seas and oceans. These plastics are not visible to t

16、he eye and arent caught by seawater treatment plants due to their small size, so they enter our system and harm our health. Theyve been found in many placesin Arctic ice, at the bottom of the sea and even inside animals. Slovenian scientist, Dr Ana Rotter, heads GoJelly, a European research team of

17、jellyfish ecologists looking into the problem.Microplastics, plastics in general, are becoming an increasing problem. Dr Ana Rotter says when she was a child, people were more environmentally friendlynot harmful to the environment or having the least possible impact on it. At that time, there were v

18、ery few single-use plastics-plastic items, like spoons and forks, designed to be used just once, then thrown away. The situation since then has changed dramatically. In fact, theres been such an increase in microplastics that today the UN lists plastic pollution as one of the worlds top environmenta

19、l threats.But how do jellyfish fit into the story? Welk its the jelly part of jellyfish, and specifically their sticky, jelly-like mucus that is key. Jellyfish produce a thick, sticky liquid called mucus. Dr Ana Rotter has discovered that this mucus has strong absorptive capabilities-it can absorb,

20、take in liquids and other substances. One of the substances jellyfish mucus absorbs are the particles that make up microplastics.Dr Rotters research is still in the early stages, but ils hoped that jellyfish mucus could hold the key to a future free of microplastic polluted oceans. Scientists are ho

21、ping that the mucus,s absorptive propecties-its abilities to absorb liquids and other substances and hold them, will allow it to trap particles of plastic floating in the sea. By trapping these, the mucus acts like a magnet-an object that attracts certain materials, like metal, but in this case, mic

22、roplastic waste.31. Paragraph 3 mainly talks about.A. where microplastics can be foundB. why microplastics can harm our healthC. what problems the seas and oceans arc facingD. how the research was carried out by the scientistWhat can we learn from this passage?A. Jellyfish species cause a great thre

23、at to the sea.B. Jellyfish species like to swim and live in plastic bags.C. Jellyfish mucus can attract metals and break them down.D. Jellyfish mucus can absorb liquids and some other substances.32. What does the underlined word “properlies“ in Paragraph 6 most probably mean?A. Qualities.B. Substanc

24、es. C. Choices. D. Materials.33. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?A. To show the harm that sea and ocean pollution brings to human beings.B. To introduce the living habits of the weird and wonderful creatures in the sea.C. To provide a new method for collecting data on environment

25、al threats in the sea. D. To inform a promising scienlific finding for dealing with plastic pollution in ihe sea.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分,共10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Happiness is considered very important in life. It is so powerful that it affects many things in your lifeyour s

26、leep, relationships, health, study and work. 35Happiness doesnt happen spontaneously-it requires planning towards pursuing things that matter to us. 36 Its necessary to set goals to look forward to and follow an actionable plan to achieve them, which can boost your self-confidence and reduce stress

27、and anxiety.37 When you are feeling negative about yourself, ask yourself what advice you would give a friend who was down on himself or herself. Now try to apply that advice to yourself.Keeping moving is also a good way. When people get up and move, they tend to be happier than when they arc still.

28、 We dont know if moving makes you happy or if happy people just move more, but we do know that more activity goes hand-in-hand with better health and greater happiness. 38 Sunlight makes a difference. Spend time outside or live in a space with natural light.It is surely that our happiness is linked

29、with the happiness of others. 39 Happiness is infectious, so stay with people who are happy, supportive and give you positive feedback.Happiness often comes from within. When you arc happy, anything is possible. Happy people dont have the best of everything; they make the best of what they have.A. T

30、he first secret is to enjoy simple things in life.B. Sometimes, you need to treat yourself like a friend.C. Studies also support that spending time in nature is good for you.D. You can forget about your problems, and turn to your friends for help.E. Happiness is not something ready-made, but comes f

31、rom your own actions. F. Goal setting is important, since it forms the outline for the life you envision.G. People who are surrounded by happy people are more likely to become happy.第三部分书面表达（共两节，32分）第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分第43题5分,共12分）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答，The Grand Canal is a vast wate

32、rway system in China, running from Beijing in the north to Zhejiang province in the south. It stretches for nearly 3,200 kilometers and passes through eight of the countrys provinces and municipalities.Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the canal is the longest and oldest artificial river in th

33、e world. It has played an important role in ensuring Chinaseconomic prosperity and stability, and is in use today as a major means of transportation.The Beijing section of the Grand Canal is 82 km long. Along it, cultural relics and sites on both banks are important symbols of culture and are consid

34、ered a top priority for protection by the local government.The city government has unveiled two development plans: the first is an implementation plan for the protection, inheritance and utilization of the canals cultural values; the second is a construction plan for building a Grand Canal-themed na

35、tional cultural park.The plan sets up three implementation milestones in the next five years. In 2020, efforts have been made to lay a firm foundation fbr the construction of the Grand Canal National Cultural Park, with the Tongzhou section of the canal open to navigation and a management mechanism

36、of the park established. By 2023, significant progress is expected to be made in coordinating the protection and utilization of cultural resources along the canal, with the national cultural park basically set up. By 2025, the park will become a new cultural landmark in Beijing. The Grand Canal, wit

37、h its cultural resources put under protection and ecologicalconservation along its banks significantly improved, will embrace improved cultural and tourism development. Cities along the canal by then will welcome further coordinated or integrated development.The Beijing section of the Grand Canal, a

38、 valued asset for the capital, is marked out as a river boasting rich cultural resources, ecological value, social benefits and economic potential. The capital is set to roll out more measures to bring out the best in the canal.40. According to the passage, what roles has the Grand Canal played?41.

39、What docs the Beijing government consider a top priority for protection along the Grand Canal?42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.AWi他 its protected cultural resources and improved ecological conservation along itsbanks9 the Grand Canal

40、 will embrace improved cultural and industrial development.43. There are many UNESCO World Heritage sites in China. What can we do to protect them? (In about 40 words)第二节(20分)假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你获悉首都博物馆正在招募于暑假期间做英文讲解的志愿者,向外国游客介绍中国文化。请你用英文给相关负责人写一封申请信,内容包括1 .说明写信原因；2 .介绍你的相关经验和优势；3 .希望能被录用。注意：1.词数100左右；2

41、.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Sir or Madam,3. A. rideB. bathC. choiceD. trick4. A. ruderB. noblerC. closerD. noisier5. A. careB. controlC. guidanceD. praise6. A. put upB. got awayC. broke upD. got along7. A. completelyB. differently C. anxiously D. disappointedly8. A. riskedB. threwC. hidD. released9. A. h叩

42、pyB. confidentC. gratefulD. proud10. A. securityB.joyC. courage D. freedom第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分,共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词， 在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。ALast weekend, I participated in a clean-up activity. It was organized by an organization11 aimed to protect natural parks. Our

43、team leader, Joe, 12 (take) us to a park outside the city. He divided us into two groups and we worked for several hours. 13 made us happy was that the park looked cleaner than it had looked before. It was absolutely worth our effort! Therell be another clean-up activity in the green belt next Satur

44、day. Til join too.BChinese 14 (researcher) have deployed an in-situ scientific experiment station on the seabed that will enable long-term uncrewed scientific research in the deep sea. The in-situ scientific experiment station is a new deep-sea system 15 (suggest) by China in recent years. Usually,

45、16 (tradition) marine surveys take samples from the seabed and getYours sincerely,Li Huathem tested in the land labs. For in-situ testing in the deep sea, damage or loss of sample data due to environmental changes can 17 (avoid).CPossessing more bamboo than any other country in the world, China is k

46、nown as the Kingdom of Bamboo. To the Chinese people, bamboo is the symbol of virtue. It has the title of “the gentleman of plants”. It is always 18 (close) related to people of positive spirit. For example, 19 (it) deep root symbolizes determination, and the straight and hollow stem represents stra

47、ightness and modesty. Bamboo culture always plays a positive role in encouraging Chinese people to hold on when 2() (face) tough situations.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，38分）第一节(共14小题；每小题2分，共28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并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASome libraries use unique architecture to encourage visitors to explore the bo

48、okshelves and settle down with a new book, or use roving libraries to bring books to hard-to-reach populations. No matter how they achieve it, these novel libraries are keeping the magic of reading alive.Bishan Library (Singapore)Built in 2006, this library with skylights and trellises, is meant to invoke a modern glass treehouse. Glass pods of varying colors stick out of the building randomly to create cozy yet airy corners for reading throughout the building. At the same time, a more open-plan childrens room on the basement level invites interaction while preventing noise from fi