湖北省八市2023届高三下学期3月联考英语试卷（含答案）.pdf

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1、湖北省八市2023届高三下学期3 月联考英语试卷（含听力）学校：姓名：班级：考号：一、听力题1 How many days is the woman older than the man?A.Three.B.Four.C.Seven.2、What is the man favourite sport?A.Soccer.B.Basketball.C.Tennis.3、What happened to the man last week?A.He lost his job.B.He bought a newspaper.C.He refused his coworkers.4、What are t

2、he speakers going to play?A.Bridge.B.Chess.C.Card games.5、What does the woman do?A.A driver.B.A doctor.C.A receptionist.听下段材料,回答第1、2题。6 Which mail service did the man choose?A.Express.B.Priority.C.First-class.7、How much did the man spend on the stamps?A.$9.B.$11.35.C.$20.35.听下段材料,回答第1至 3 题。8、When di

3、d the man start using the websites?A.In college.B.In high school.C.In primary school.9、Which website does the man like best?A.T.B.Y.C.UsingE.10、What is the woman probably doing?A.Asking for advice.B.Doing a survey.C.Searching a website.听下段材料,回答第1至 3 题。11 Why does the woman fancy the washing-up liqui

4、d advertisement?A.The product is good.B.The plot is attractive.C.The actors are famous.12、How is the washing-up liquid advertisement?A.Trustworthy.B.Educational.C.Widespread.13、Whafs the womans attitude to advertisements?A.Critical.B.Supportive.C.Indifferent.听下段材料,回答第1至4 题。14、Who does the woman seek

5、 the grammar book for?A.Her daughter.B.Her friend.C.Herself.15、How is the book Delhi?A.Touching.B.Interesting.C.Well-received.16、When can the woman get the novel Delhi?A.This weekend.B.Next week.C.Next month.17、Where does the conversation take place?A.In a library.B.In a supermarket.C.In a bookstore

6、.听下段材料,回答第1至 3 题。18、What is the speaker mainly talking about?A.A travel experience.B.A travel agency.C.A travel plan.19 What is a challenge for the speaker-during the trip?A.Poor weather.B.Unavoidable work.C.Unavailable Internet access,20、Which is the best part of the trip?A.Diving in the Great Barr

7、ier.B.Feeding elephants.C.The hot air balloon ride.二、阅读理解After Impressionism:Inventing ModernArt25 March13 August 2023Rooms 1 to 8Explore a period of great change when artists broke with established tradition and laidthe foundations for the art of the 20th and the 21st centuries.The decades between

8、1880 and the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 were acomplex,energetic period of artistic questioning,searching,risk-taking and innovation.The exhibition celebrates the achievements of three giants of the period：Paul Cezanne,Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin and follows the influences they had

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12、 for your visit to the exhibition.21 What is the probable theme of the exhibition?A.Convention.B.Modern Art.C.Western Art.D.Impressionism.22、How much should a couple pay if they visit the exhibition on weekends withoutmembership?A.24.B.48.C.52.D.26.23、Where is this text probably taken from?A.A textb

13、ook.B.A guidebook.C.A travel journal.D.A research report.When travelling on the railway,I always arrive early to take photos or films of trains onmy phone.I do it for my teenage boys.Fil text these images to them,and theyll text backsaying.Great pics”,and occasionally-get very excited if Ive videoed

14、 a rare engine.My older one,Solomon,now 17,had an early and strong interest in trains.By the age oftwo,he had identified his favourite train of all-the Class 465,a fbur-car electric multiple unit.One day,passing the railway station,he started laughing with pleasure.A train was waiting atthe far plat

15、form.It looked like a 465 to me by its shape and size,but Solomon noticed it hadfive cars instead of four and most important of all,the first three digits of its number were376.It excited him that he had discovered not only a new train but a new set of numbers,too.Classes 465 and 376 are common,but

16、each train has its own unique number.That is part ofthe appeal.Specifics.Detail.My younger boy,Valentine,15,came to trains through a different route:new technology.Iwas walking past our local station when I saw something special.A new train I*d never seenbefore.If such a train could exist in my rund

17、own local station,anything was possible.Sciencefiction just became science fact.I had just seen the Class 395,the Javelin,Britains fastesttrain.A few months later,there would be one leaving our station every half hour to London.Valentine adored the Javelin.Trips became fraught because both boys want

18、ed to travel ontheir favourite train-the Class 465 versus the Javelin.We negotiated with themwe*d takethe 465 on the way there,the Javelin back home.Everyone was happy.My husband is also a railfan.Having the boys has allowed him to pursue his passion.Trains are our shared passion,a timeless source o

19、f pleasure.24、Why does the author photograph trains whenever possible?A.To kill time.B.To make money.C.To share online.D.To delight her children.25、Why was Solomon so pleased while wandering to the railway station?A.He noticed five brand-new cars.B.He discovered his favourite train.C.He corrected hi

20、s mothers mistake.D.He spotted a new set of train numbers.26、What does the underlined word“fraught“mean in paragraph 4?A.Luxurious.B.Thrilling.C.Stressful.D.Unlikely.27、What is a suitable title for the text?A.Trainspotting Bonds My Family.B.Trainspotting Satisfies My Children.C.Trainspotting Emphasi

21、zes Train Details.D.Trainspotting Witnesses Technology Development.With almost all big employers in the United States now using artificial intelligence(AI)and automation in their hiring processes,the public is considering some urgent questions:How can you prevent discrimination in hiring when a mach

22、ine is keeping the discrimination?What kind of methods might help?Some 83%of employers,including 99%of Fortune 500 companies,now use some form ofautomated tools as part of their hiring process,said the Equal Employment OpportunityCommissions(EEOC)chair Charlotte Burrows at a hearing on Tuesday.She s

23、aid everyoneneeds to speak up on the debate over these technologies.The risks are simply too high toleave this topic just to the experts.Last year,the EEOC issued some guidance around the use of cutting-edge hiring tools,noting many of their shortcomings.The agency found that resume(简历)scanners that

24、prioritize keywords and programs that evaluate a candidates facial expressions and speechpatterns in video interviews can create discrimination.Take,for example,*a video interviewthat analyzes an applicants speech patterns to determine their ability to solve problems.Aperson with a speech problem mi

25、ght score low and automatically be screened out.Theproblem will be for the EEOC to root out discrimination-or stop it from taking place.The EEOC is considering the most appropriate ways to handle the problem.It*s agreed thatinspections are necessary to ensure that the software used by companies avoi

26、ds intentional orunintentional discrimination.But who would conduct those inspections is a more challengingquestion.Each option presents risks,Burrows pointed out.A third party may turn a blind eyeto its clients,while a government-led inspection could potentially stop innovation.In previous remarks,

27、Burrows has noted the great potential that AI decision-making toolshave to improve the lives of Americans,but only when used properly.utWe must work toensure that these new technologies do not become a high-tech pathway to discrimination,she said.28、What does Burrows suggest,people do?A.Make their o

28、wn voice heard.B.Follow the experts1 suggestions.C.Stop using AI in hiring processes.D.Watch debates about technologies.29、How might programs in video interviews select employees?A.By scanning keywords.B.By evaluating resumes.C.By analyzing personalities.D.By interpreting speech patterns.30、What is

29、a possible consequence of third-party inspections?A.High expense.B.Unfair results.C.Age discrimination.D.Innovation interruption.31、What is Burrowss attitude to AI decision-making tools?A.Favorable.B.Disapproving.C.Objective.D.Doubtful.Parenting styles have evolved over the years in response to the

30、rapid socialchanges.Whether it is tapping technology or applying the best parenting practices,parentsnowadays generally invest more time in finding out how best to raise their child.Modem parents have access to the internet and social media fbr ideal parenting advice andtips.There are also numerous

31、parenting groups for different age groups on social mediathat parents can join.A parent can post questions from how to manage the constant cries ofan infant to how to talk to a moody teenager,and chances are,the parent will be floodedinstantly with advice and relevant articles.The availability of re

32、sources has helped modernparents to be more involved and supportive of their childrens development,academically,emotionally and socially.Modern parents are also keener to find out about effective parentingmethods to raise disciplined and confident children.Meanwhile,one of modern parenting styles,he

33、licopter parenting,arises.When parentsbecome over-involved,over-concerned and over-controlling,they start helping children withwhat they are capable of on their own,fbr example,selecting activities and friends fbrthem.Such a parenting style can restrict the childrens ability to handle responsibiliti

34、esindependently.Children might be ill-equipped with life skills such as operating a stove ormonitoring their schoolwork.Overprotecting children from failures may also be preventedfrom developing resilience（初 性）and acquiring skills like problem-solving.On the other hand,parents in the past tended to

35、supervise（监管）less.Children were givenmore control over how they managed their schoolwork and the friends they chose toplay with.They were often expected to shoulder the responsibilities of caring fbr youngersiblings and managing household chores.Living in the preinternet era,parents were lessinforme

36、d about different parenting approaches and personalities.There is no one right way to raise a child and there is no need to doubt about thebest parenting style.Each child is unique and should be raised differently by parents whoare present,but not hovering（盘旋）；who are supportive but not controlling;

37、and who protectbut not spoil.32、What does the author explain by mentioning“an infant and a moody teenager inparagraph 2?A.Devotion to kids.B.Easy access to guidance.C.Effective parenting.D.Tricky parenting problems.33、What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about concerning modern parenting?A.Its benefits

38、.B.Its influence.C.Its characteristics.D.Its type.34 What can we learn about parents in the pastl?A.They had strengths and weaknesses in parenting.B.They were wiser than modem parents in parenting.C.They were to blame for child development prospect.D.They contributed to the childrens well-rounded ab

39、ilities.3 5、What is the purpose of writing the article?A.lb recommend how to parent wisely.B.To appeal to learn from modern parents.C.To inform how parenting has changed.D.To introduce two parenting strategies.三、七选五3 6、There are a number of ways to help improve final exam test scores without staying

40、 upall night and cramming(临时夕匕记硬背),for instance,taking advantage of the resourcesavailable and taking care of your body.Stay on top of your work.Completing all of your week by its due date will help you stayon top of the content,minimizing the time needed to prepare for finals.F orinstance,attending

41、 class is a guarantee not to fall behind in your work._Dont feel like you need to give equal study time to each course.L ook back atyour progress throughout the semester.I f your grade is borderline,between a C and a Bfor example,or you9re hoping to raise your grade,youll want to put in a bit more e

42、ffort.F ind a study partner or a tutor.It is advisable to find a tutor or a study partner at thebeginning of the semester as you can bounce around ideas and ask questions while studying.H owever,stay away from good friends when struggling with the material.Select your studying environment strategica

43、lly.You need a quiet studying location free ofdistractions.(4).Sometimes colleges open up conference rooms or other spaces toallow additional room for studying during exam week.Maintain your health in the finals week.F inals can be a stressful time,so make sure youare taking care of your physical se

44、lf.Exercise is an effective tool in helping your body reducestress.A.K eep track of your progress.B.F igure out which courses to prioritize.C.But dont overdo it this week to avoid a muscle injury over finals.D.I the library,study area,or outdoors does not work for you,keep looking.E.Reviewing in the

45、 finals week is a lot easier if youve been keeping up all along.F.Plus,you will assess time needed for better academic performance prior to the finals.G.The best study partner is often someone you dont know well and less likely hang out with.四、完形填空（15空）Borneo is home to some of the most extraordinar

46、y wildlife.Several years ago,I decided togo there for a visit.A local person offered to be my guide,which was a great bonus for me.One day,my guide turned off the smooth road and took me across a 1 hillside instead.We picked our way carefully when 2,a Rafflesia（大王花）popped into my view amongthose sto

47、nes.Oh,dear!More than 3,1 bent down and put my nose practically inside theflowers core.4,to my surprise,it was only one of the 5 during the trip.As I 6 the end of my trip,there was still something I had yet to see.We planned to_ 7most feared creature there,the saltwater crocodile,which can grow to a

48、 8 of 6 meters ormore.When we shone a flashlight towards the muddy shore,little sounds 9 in thedarkness as if something unseen underwater had broken the 10.Taking a second look,wespotted two greedy 11 just above the water line.As we drew near,it 12 and we sawclearly it was a crocodile.With great cau

49、tion,we neared it and finally could 13 its truedimensions.It was a baby-no more than 0.6 meter long.Aha,whatever,I could now report tothe 14 back home,who had never been to Borneo,that I had 15 a hungry crocodile inthe wild and lived to tell the tale.The world out there is so fascinating.Donrt let w

50、ork run your life.Why not step outdoorsand enjoy the wonders nature offers to you?37 A.rollingB.spectacularC.roughD.breathtaking38、A.suddenlyB.literallyC.definitelyD.ultimately39、A.alarmedB.pleasedC.concernedD.upset40、A.Nevertheless B.BesidesC.InsteadD.Therefore41 A.desiresB.motivationsC.destination