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1、1沈阳二中沈阳二中 20222023 学年度上学期期末考试高三(23 届)英语试题学年度上学期期末考试高三(23 届)英语试题说明：1.测试时间：120 分钟 总分 150 分2.客观题答案涂在答题纸上，主观题答在答题纸的相应位置上。第卷第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）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.How much will the man pa

2、y for the two shirts?A.$80.B.$160.C.$200.2.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Adirector.B.An actor.C.Amusical.3.Where are the speakers probably going next?A.Aclothing shop.B.Akitchen.C.Abookstore.4.When was the original appointment?A.Wednesday.B.Thursday.C.Friday.5.How does the man sound?A

3、.Confused.B.Hopeful.C.Upset.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 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6.How many people are there in the mans group?A.Three.B.Four.C.Five.7.When will the man have dinner in the res

4、taurant?A.At 7:30.B.At 8:00.C.At 8:30.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Neighbors.B.Father and daughter.C.Classmates.9.What does the man ask Bessie to do?A.Help with household chores.B.Stop making noise.C.Do some shopping.10.Where probably is Bessies mo

5、ther?2A.At home.B.In a bookstore.C.In a supermarket.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a restaurant.B.In a police station.C.In a mall.12.What does the woman say about the handbag?A.It is new in a black color.B.It is made by Franklin Mills.C.There is only s

6、ome money in it.13.Who found the womans handbag?A.Awaiter.B.Apoliceman.C.Ataxi driver.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。14.What does the woman most probably do?A.Shes a coach.B.Shes a reporter.C.Shes a player.15.At what age did the man probably start to play basketball?A.17.B.10.C.7.16.Why did the man start to

7、 play basketball?A.Agreat basketball game interested him very much.B.Playing it regularly could help him stay healthy.C.His parents hoped he could become a basketball player.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.Whats the most important quality the successful people should develop?A.Thinking independently.B.Ha

8、ving a strong will.C.Being hard-working.18.What should a person do when choosing a job?A.Apply for a well-paid one.B.Find the most suitable one.C.Turn to successful people.19.How many pieces of advice does the speaker mention?A.One.B.Two.C.Three.20.Who is the speaker probably talking to?A.Laid-off w

9、orkersB.Poor people.C.Young people.第二部分阅读（共两节第二部分阅读（共两节,满分满分 50 分）分）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。AFour Most Incredible Stadiums in North AmericaEstadio Azteca3Maybe its not the nicest,but it is a must-visit stadiumin Mexico.Lying in the suburbs ofSanta Ursula in

10、Mexico City,it is the stadium that hosts the national soccer game in Mexico.When the 1970 World Cup was there,it hosted 10 matches,including the semi-final,and the finalbetween Brazil and Italy.Estadio Azteca is the largest stadium in Mexico,with a capacity of87,523Olympic StadiumGiven that Canada d

11、oesnt have that many professional sports teams(at least not with thesame popularity of US teams),stadiums north of the border are generally smaller and dont quiteget the same investmentthat stadiums south of the border do.The stadium was used for theMontreal Expos,and now is carefully used for socce

12、r games.In fact,its set to host some WorldCup games in 2026,but anybody whos been inside can tell you its not a stadium fit to host such abig event.Madison Square GardenMadison Square Garden is one of the best stadiums in North America,and not just for sports,but for concerts and other events as wel

13、l.If you are traveling into New York City by train,you willsee the stadium right as you enter the city,above the train station.Before you get to your seats,theoutskirts of the stadium actually look like a high-end hotel.It wont disappointyou.Michigan StadiumWould you be surprised to know that the se

14、cond largest stadium in the world is a collegefootball stadium?Thats right.Michigan Stadium,home of the University of Michigan Wolverines,is the largest stadium in the United States and the second-largest stadium in the world.It has acapacity of 107,601.When you see Michigan Stadium,you know youre t

15、alking about collegefootball.21What do Estadio Azteca and Olympic Stadium have in common?AThey were built at the same time.BThey both hosted World Cup games.CThey dont have modern technology.DThey both can be used to host soccer games.22What can we learn about Madison Square Garden?AIt used to be a

16、hotel.BIt can also serve as a theater.CIt is the best stadium in North America.DIt will host some World Cup games in the future.23Which is the largest stadium in the US?AEstadio Azteca.BOlympic Stadium.CMichigan Stadium.DMadison Square Garden.4BTo personal trainer Sammy Callari,13-year-old Parker Se

17、ward is more than a client.Hes his“little brother”.Over the past year,the pair have bonded.They play basketball together,sharemeals and dance to hip-hop like no ones watching.The trainer was asked to work with the 13-year-old boy,who has Down syndrome(唐氏症),because his coworker who dealt with the boy

18、 was out of town last spring.Callari had neverworked with someone with a disability before.He was anxious the first day he met Parker.ButParkers big smile and cheery introduction immediately put him at ease.He reminded Callari ofhimself when he was a teenager.Like Parker,Callari has also faced his c

19、hallenges over the years.As a high schooler,Callari described himself as being the weak kid.When it came to sports,he was always overlooked.His dream of playing baseball in college quickly faded away.When hewent to college,Callari turned to a new sport.His younger brother trained him to become a box

20、er.Callari participated in five matches.Out of four of those fights he was the underdog,and he wonthree times.”I know how it feels,”Callari said.”Society tells you that you cant do this,you cantdo that.”When it comes to Parker,Callari refuses to accept the word“cant.”The friends meet twice a week to

21、 train.They bike,box,run and work on their core withpush-ups.Parker has a short attention span,so its Callaris job to keep him focused.“If Parker cando it,if hes having fun,even with his frustration,then people will ask,Why cant I do that?”Callari said.“Thats the whole task right now.”Callari recall

22、s Parkers mom once thanking him for taking a“chance”on her son.Callari toldher he never viewed it that way.Parker may be the student,but Callari says hes also the onewhos learning.24.Why was Callari asked to train Parker?A.They shared the same interests.B.Parkersparents had faith in Callari.C.Callar

23、i took the place of his absent colleague.D.Callari was an expert in Down syndrome.25.What can we learn about Callari when he was in high school?A.He was good at sports.B.He was out of condition.C.He was looked down upon by everyone.D.He was influenced deeply by his brother.26.What attitude does Call

24、ari have to Parker according to the last paragraph?A.Grateful.B Sympathetic.C.Cautious.D.Critical.27.What is the text mainly about?A.An inspiring story of a disabled boy.B.Ahigh schooler suffering lots of failure.C.The friendship between a disabled boy and his personal trainer.5D.Ways of developing

25、friendship with the boy with Down syndrome.CThe words“caring”and“empathetic”(共 情 的)arent ones normally associated withtechnology.Yearsley,an Australian enterpriser who is expert in artificial intelligence(AI),istrying to change that.Yearsley is the founder of Akin,a robotics startup that currently u

26、ses a tablet-based system tohelp users manage the tasks related to homelife,whether thats planning meals or reminding youto pay your cell phone bill.Current home devices made by Google or Amazon or Apple usepredictive AI to track patterns,strengthen behaviors and manipulate(操控)buying decisions,some

27、of which,she assumes,are questionable or just unhealthy.In contrast,the AI that she is developing will be designed to run the human home,encouraging healthful decisions such as taking a nightly walk,refilling the fridge and supportingsocial interactions like lunches or birthday celebrations with fri

28、ends.“Its the hardest AI I haveever built for its a complex system.”Yearsley says.Yearsley began developing the Akin technology in 2017,when she realized the need to bettermanage the home is hugely ignored.Besides,she realized that women unequally bear the burdenof household work.A United Nations re

29、port estimates that women do 2.6 times the amount ofunpaid care and domestic work that men do,or close to 30 hours per week in the U.S.alone.Meanwhile,Yearsley,who has a special-needs child and a relative with disability says itmakes sense to focus on the disability field because of the extra in-hom

30、e needs of users and theircaregivers.“We have a lot more work load,”she says.“Are we giving time back to caregivers?Iam not going to rest until I give you back 10 hours a week.”While Yearsley pictures an army of robots someday helping with routine homemade tasks,the first display for Akin will take

31、time and money.Akin has received some early seed from ahandful of investors,and was recently selected as a finalist for tech giant LG Novas Mission forthe Future program,an annual challenge that seeks to identify businesses having potential toimprove life and lead society into the future.28What migh

32、t the Akins Al system suggest according to paragraph 3?AConsuming more drinks to enjoy yourself.BStaying up late working to make more money.CSpending more time staying with your family.DPurchasing products similar to what you bought.29Which is a contributor to the birth of YearsleysAl system?ALots o

33、f financial support from investors.BThe uselessness of current home devices.CAkinsbecoming a finalist for a program.DHeavy burden of housewives and caregivers.30What can be used to describe theAkinsAI system?6AEconomical and promising.BStable and curious.CThoughtful and innovative.DPopular and frien

34、dly.31Whats the purpose of the text?ATo call on people to help the disabled.BTo raise money for a tech giant.CTo compare different companiesAI systems.DTo introduce a futuristic AI system.DFeeling sleepy in the middle of the day?There are many reasons why we get sleepy in theafternoon.Bad lighting,a

35、 poor nights sleep,a boring job,large(carb-heavy)lunches,and morecan all contribute to head-bobbing at your desk or falling into a light sleep during a meeting.Thebest course of action would be to find the root cause of your sleep issue and fix it,but most of ussimply head for the coffee pot or the

36、cafe.Instead of that,try climbing some stairs.Well,now exercise researchers have discovered that walking up and down lights of stairs forabout 10 minutes actually gives you a more effective boost of energy than drinking 50 milligramsof caffeine greedily(the average amount of caffeine found in a cup

37、of coffee,tea,or soda).In a study called Stair walking,the researchers enlisted 18“physically active”college womenbetween the ages 18 and 23.The participants reported experiencing poor sleep,adding up to anaverage of fewer than 45 hours of shuteye each week in the past few years.And they are often a

38、lack of available time during the workday for a dedicated exercise session.The researchers chose stair climbing as the exercise of choice.Walking up and down thestairs requires no specific clothing,travel time,or even a shower afterward.During the study,onsome days the participants alternated(交替)bet

39、ween taking 50-milligram caffeine pills or aplacebo.On the other days,they skipped the caffeine(real or otherwise)and climbed up and downthe stairs,at a moderate pace,for 10 minutes.At the conclusion of the study,the researchers acknowledged that there is more research to bedone,but concluded that“a

40、 short period of low-to-moderate intensity stair walking has temporaryenergizing effects that exceed a low dose of caffeine for active young women with chronic(长期的)insufficient sleep.”So,the next time you find yourself nodding off mid-afternoon,why not give stairs a try?32What is the main purpose of

41、 paragraph 1?ATo describe a phenomenon.BTo explain reasons of poor sleep.CTo present the topic of stair climbing.DTo remind people to drink less coffee.33According to the passage,college women in the research _.Asuffered from sleep disorderBwere active in physical workout7Cwere too busy to fall soun

42、d sleepDvolunteered to participate in the study34What does the underlined word“skipped”in paragraph 4 probably mean?AReleased.BExchanged.CBecame addicted to.DMissed out on.35What message does the text seem to convey?AProper stair walking can refresh people.BPeople tend to fall asleep in mid-afternoo

43、n.CAmoderate intake of caffeine will be harmless.DClimbing stairs can entirely solve sleep issue.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，有两个为多余选项。Whoever wrote the song“Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”must have neverexperienced the holiday blues.Fortunately,psychological

44、research suggests some effective waysyou can use to beat the holiday blues.36.Instead,they can help contribute to a healthy andhappy life.Here are four strategies to help you make your own happiness recipe this holidayseason.37At family gatherings with cousins you secretly cant stand,you tend to put

45、 on a happy face.Indeed,that might even seem like the most mature response no drama,no conflict.But a 2022study followed dozens of bus drivers,looking to see when they gave forced or honest smiles attheir passengers.The results showed when the drivers pretended to have a good mood,their actualmoods

46、got worse,so trying to force happiness seems to have the opposite effects.Let out sadnessThe results of the bus-driver study can be explained by researchers,who find that negativefeelings like sadness or anger only increase when we try to control them.We feel bad when ourappearance contradicts how w

47、e truly feel inside.38.Respond cautiouslyRecently,scientists have been paying special attention to the benefits of caution.39.Acautious response to a negative event reduces sadness we experience.Besides,it is associated withless anxiety,and may even carry physiological benefits.Enjoy a mix of emotio

48、nsOf course,the holidays will bring a mix of highs and lows,but the most important lesson tokeep in mind is that this variety of emotions might be the best thing possible for your overall well-being.40.Just make sure youre balancing them with lighter experiences.And dont forgetto give yourself a bre

49、ak.ARelax your mindBDont force cheer8CWe tend to deny the important function emotions serveDAs a matter of fact,we dont like contradictory behaviorEIn other words,sadness,anger,and other difficult emotions are nothing to fearFWhen you respond cautiously to an emotional trigger,you pause rather than

50、react at onceGThe key point is that sadness and other tough emotions are not what we should try to avoid第三部分英语知识运用第三部分英语知识运用(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。Having worked in a bank for ten years,I determined to go beyond a nine-to-five job.Sca