2023届广东省茂名高州市高三第一次模拟考试英语试题（含答案解析）.pdf

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1、2023届广东省茂名高州市高三第一次模拟考试英语试题学校:姓名：班级:考号：一、阅读理解There are many scientific breakthroughs made by women in the Antarctic.Here are fourlandmarks in Antarctica and theyre named for the female pioneers.Jones Terrace（梯田）The ice-free terrace in eastern Antarcticas Victoria Land bears Jones name.In 1969,geochem

2、ist Lois M.Jones led the first all-female research team from the US to work inAntarctica.Jones and her team studied chemical weathering（风化作用）in the McMurdo DryValleys,an ice-free area of Antarctica.Through chemical analyses of rocks they hadcollected,Jones and her team discovered many geochemical ch

3、aracteristics of the valleysice-covered lakes.Mount Fineness8,202-foot-high Mount Fineness,located on Antarcticas largest islandAlexanderIsland-is named for Ginny Fineness.She established and maintained 80-foot-tall radio towersin the Antarctic.In 1985,Fineness became the first female invited to joi

4、n the Antarctic Club,a British supper club open to individuals who have spent extended time in the Antarcticregion.Francis PeakFrancis PeakThe 3,727-foot-tall peak on Antarcticas Adelaide Island is named after Dame JaneFrancis,who is the first female director of the British Antarctic Survey,the nati

5、onal polarresearch institute of the UK.Her collection of fossils on Seymour Island helped conclude in a2021 paper that Antarcticas abundant plant fossils indicate the continent once had a muchwarmer climate than it currently does.Peden CliffsPeden Cliffs near Antarcticas Marie Byrd Land are proof of

6、 the labor of Irene Peden.She was the first American female scientist to both live and work in the Antarctic,where sheused radio waves to study ice sheets.Peden and her team determined how very low frequencyradio waves spread over long polar distances by measuring pathways in the ice.They alsoused v

7、arying radio wave frequencies to measure the thickness of Antarcticas ice sheets.1.Which of the following is named after a builder of radio towers in the Antarctic?A.Peden Cliffs.B.Francis Peak.C.Mount Fineness.D.Jones Terrace.2.Who helped prove the previous higher temperatures of the Antarctica?A.I

8、rene Peden.B.Dame Jane Francis.C.Ginny Fineness.D.Lois M.Jones.3.What was special about Irene Peden according to the text?A.She could judge the thickness of Antarcticas ice sheets.B.She discovered a lot of ice-covered lakes in the Antarctic.C.She was the first female American to explore the Antarcti

9、c.D.She correctly measured the spreading speed of radio waves.The famous Spanish painter Pablo Picasso once said,“I always do what I cant do so thatI can learn how to do it/lt strikes a chord（弓|起共鸣）with me because thafs exactly what Ivedone these years.One of my earliest memories of doing before lea

10、rning is of baking scones（烤饼）when Iwas about 10 years old.I wanted to bake them to surprise my mother when she returnedhome.Before that Id observed how my mother baked them many times.As I started to try,Ididnt know I shouldnt handle the dough（面团）with my hands too much once Id added thebaking powder

11、（发酵粉）.However,I knew exactly how to roll out the dough and use a cookiecutter to cut the scones,because my mom had already taught me.By the time my mom arrived home,the smell of freshly baked scones welcomed her intothe kitchen.They were baked to golden brown perfection-flat,as a result of over hand

12、lingthe dough,but they tasted OK.My mom sweetly praised me for my attempt,rather thanscolding me for the state of the kitchen,which was like a tornado had just blown!Have my attempts always been successful?!wish!Some of my kitchen disasters were ofsuch proportions that even the dogs wanted nothing t

13、o do with them.My gardening failuresdidnt live to see another season.But my habit of doing before learning is still helpful.Whatever computer program orapplication I have to learn,I do so by simply starting to use it.I do,learn,and improve.So ifyou ask me whether I regret that I tend to do first and

14、 learn later,Id say I dont,because whatI have discovered from those is the wisdom to know when its OK to do and then learn,and试卷第2 页，共 10页when its probably better to learn and then do!4.What can we learn about the authors first experience of baking scones?A.She practiced hard before actually trying.

15、B.She turned to her mom when necessary.C.She wanted to perform better than her mom.D.She managed to do it despite a little imperfection.5.How did Mom respond to the authors attempt?A.She made improvements to the scones.B.She expressed her appreciation for the job.C.She shared her first experience of

16、 baking.D.She was surprised by the mess in the kitchen.6.What does the author think of her practices ofdoing before learning”？A.They are just a barely usable method.B.Most of them have ended up in failure.C.They contribute a lot to her seif-improvement.D.They only apply to the learning of specific s

17、kills.7.What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A.To stress the importance of keeping learning.B.To show the benefits of doing before learning.C.To encourage people to do something they cant do.D.TD call on readers to change their way of learning.Scientists believe nature is good for our wel

18、l-being.But whats the secret that bringsabout the benefit?A recent study by researcher Craig Anderson and his workmates suggests itcould be awe（敬畏）一that sense of being in the presence of something greater than ourselvesthat fills us with wonder.The first part of the study had some people go on a fou

19、r-day river rafting（漂流）trip.Theyrowed through dangerous rapids in the forested areas in California.They also camped out inthe wild.Before and after the trip,they reported on their well-being,including their stresslevels and satisfaction with life.During the trip,they kept diaries about their sentime

20、nts,including whether theyd felt awe,peace,gratitude,joy,or pride that day.At the end of thetrip,their well-being had increased greatly.After the trip,the researchers discoveredaweabove other positive emotionsseemed to explain the improvement.In the second part,Anderson studied whether awe played a

21、role in more ordinary,everyday nature experiences.The answer is also yes.This is good news,says Anderson,because sometimes its not that easy for people to have long wilderness trips/You dont haveto do amazing experiences in nature to feel awe,“says Anderson/6By taking a few minutes toenjoy flowers o

22、r a sunset,you also improve your well-being/4Anderson says that awe may benefit well-being by causing atcsmall selfa sense that youwill have when youre in the presence of something bigger than yourselfwhich may makeworries and stresses less significant by comparison.But he also says that there could

23、 be other ways that nature experiences improve ourwell-being,besides causing awe.For example,the related physical exercise in nature couldhave made a difference,too.Anyway,Anderson believes theres enough evidence toencourage us to add more nature to our daily liffe.People need to slow down and make

24、spacefbr that in their lives,Anderson says.8.What did the study by Anderson and his workmates mainly find?A.The benefits a trip has on people.B.What interests travelers in nature.C.The views people have about nature.D.What makes being in nature beneficial.9.What does the underlined wordsentimentsin

25、paragraph 2mean?A.Feelings.B.Desires.C.Discoveries.D.Experiences.10.How does awe take effect according to the text?A.By stressing the greatness of nature.B.By helping people forget their worries.C.By encouraging people to be lost in nature.D.By making peoples problems seem less serious.11.What does

26、Anderson suggest people do?A.Make time to do exercise.B.Show respect to nature.C.Get in touch with nature.D.Make a comparison with others.Osa is an athletic yet stubborn 62-pound German shepherd（德国牧羊犬）.The试卷第4 页，共 10页six-year-old dog has mastered the art of sniffing（嗅）out cancer and is key to a rese

27、archproject that has the potential to change oncology（肿瘤学）.Osa is part of an ambitious effort launched five years ago at the University ofPennsylvania that aims to develop one of the most powerful scent-detection machines in theworld:the canine nose.She is able to distinguish between blood samples t

28、aken from cancerpatients and their healthy peers simply by sniffing them.In fact,Osa is one of five cancer-detection dogs trained by Annmarie DeAngelo and herco-workers at the universitys Penn Vet Working Dog Center.The most important goal is todevelop an electronic sniffer that can approach the can

29、cer-sniffing superpowers of Osa andher partners.Osa arrived at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center from a breeder at two monthsof age.Ever since,she has taken training.The process is demanding,challenging and repeateduntil the dog has mastered the most essential task of all.Finally,she has succeeded in

30、sniffingout cancel*.To transform Osas remarkable abilities into an electronic nose,researchers use asimilar approach to train the machine.An electronic nose prototype（刍 隹形）has been built,and it，s successful in sniffing outcancer 90 to 95 per cent of the time.That team has also correctly detected dif

31、ferent types ofcancer,and is building a cancer-detecting device for the National Institutes of Health.Oneobjective is to be able to distinguish between early-and late-stage cancer.4tIt would beincredible to identify people at an early stage and really have an impact on saving lives,“saysa researcher

32、.The dogs have been able to detect that.With that ability,a blood test could besent to a central lab,or ideally performed in a doctors office,making some hidden cancers athing of the past.We expect that the cancer-sniffer device will be complete in a short12.What can we learn about Osa from the firs

33、t two paragraphs?A.She used to be a strong German dog.B.She was hard to deal with in the research.C.She uses her nose to know the presence of cancer.D.She can change the development of the oncology.13.Which word can best describe the training Osa received?A.Strict.B.Complex.C.Unstable.D.Endless.14.W

34、hat can we infer from the researcher9s words in the last paragraph?A.Blood tests will be more difficult in the future.B.There will be more dogs used for detecting cancer.C.Distinguishing cancers is important in early experiments.D.Hidden cancers may be detected by an electronic nose soon.15.What is

35、the most suitable title for the text?A.The Results of a Study on Special DogsB.The Importance of Dogs in Detecting CancersC.The Approaches to Distinguishing CancersD.The Problem of Having a Cancer Blood Test二、七选五Wherever you live you all want a home where you can just get in and forget the outsidewo

36、rld.People dont often turn it into what they want because they worry about the cost.16 you dont need to spend a lot of money in order to make your home cozy（温暖舒适的）.Here are some inexpensive ways to get you started.ClearThe first thing you need to do before buying or rearranging anything is clear.17T

37、here is no way to turn a cluttered（杂舌L的）space into an inviting one without organizing it.So,the first thing you do is clear.You dont have to throw out everything-clearing can be anongoing process that takes time,and thafs okay.Add Greenery18.Aside from the eye-pleasing effect plants and flowers have

38、,they also removetoxins（毒素）from the air,making your environment healthier.If that isnt enough for you,they tend to help calm people down.Try Darker ColorsAnother thing you can do to make a room look warmer is to use some darker shades inthe decoration.Lighter colors are great for making a room feel

39、bigger,but darker colorscreate more of a cozy and inviting feeling.19Adjust the LightingLast,but certainly not least,is lighting.The lighting in a room can make or break it,depending on how you go about it.20 Think of using the fireplace if you have one,lighting some candles and hanging up some stri

40、ng lights.Even a lamp can make all thedifference to the environment of a room.试卷第6 页，共 10页A.However,this is a common misconceptionB.Dont keep plants and flowers in your bedroomC.Disorder is the exact opposite of warm and invitingD.If you want the room to feel cozier,go for dim,warm lightingE.Aside f

41、rom making it easier to keep warm,blankets add more color to a roomF.Not to mention,throwing in some darker colors will make the room look perfectG.The best way to make a room look more inviting is to add plants and fresh flowers三、完形填空When I was still a teenager,there was a new daycare program start

42、ed for kids three to sixyears old in our community.I decided to help at the nursery as an assistant.One little girl that I remember was 21 who truly loved being in our class andgetting to play with the other little kids.Unfortunately,she also suffered from severeseparation anxiety.She would cry when

43、 she was dropped off.This led toa(n)22 situation:a child that loved to be in our classroom and yet cried 23 shewas being tortured(折磨).I had one game I 24 playing with the kids during snack time.I would go up to thechildren and tell them not to smile,and 25 if they were starting to smile.Since the gi

44、rlhappened to have the most beautiful smile,capable of lighting up a room,she was almostalways one of the kids Id do this game with just to 26 that smile.Eventually,she got to the point that just telling her not to smile would lead to a giantsmile.Not wanting to 27 she would cover her face with her

45、hands.So then the gamewas to see if I could find the smile she was 28The trick was so 29 that I started to use it on her whenever she was dropped off.She would always be handed to me 30 loudly.Id find some way to 31 herattention so she would listen to me.Then I would tell her not to smile.Her handsw

46、ould 32 go to cover up a big smile,and after a brief game ofhuntingfbr the smile,she would stop crying.Then she would forget all about her 33 from her mother andhappily run off to find some kids to play with.I still have fond memories of that sweet little girl,her beautiful smiles,and howshe 34 her

47、mother that I was a(n)35 worker.21.A.outgoingB.sensitiveC.shyD.generous22.A.urgentB.dangerousC.commonD.strange23.A.as ifB.even ifC.every timeD.in case24.A.imaginedB.consideredC.avoidedD.enjoyed25.A.arguedB.commentedC.roseD.waited26.A.seeB.wipeC.touchD.greet27.A.loseB.helpC.explainD.appear28.A.believ

48、ingB.noticingC.hidingD.ignoring29.A.flexibleB.reliableC.simpleD.silly30.A.laughingB.speakingC.shoutingD.crying31.A.escapeB.fixC.shiftD.force32.A.graduallyB.constantlyC.immediatelyD.obviously33.A.attractionB.suggestionC.concentrationD.separation34.A.answeredB.convincedC.recommendedD.impressed35.A.bea

49、utifulB.honestC.amazingD.polite四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，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 Silk Road seems rather familiar to people,but not everyone knows about the HexiCorridor(河西走廊)and the Qilian Mountains.The 36(long)of the Hexi Corridor is about 1,000 kilometers.Its 37 goldenchannel in the history of cu

50、ltural exchange between China and the West.In ancient times,theSilk Road passed through here to Central and West Asia.The Qilian Mountains is the sourceof some rivers 38 flew in the Hexi Corridor.39(dominate)by the continental highland climate,the Qilian Mountains,climateis mostly dry and cold with