2022-2023学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题含答案.pdf

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1、2023届高三上期末考试2023.1本试题卷共8 页、47题。全卷满分120分。考试顺利注意事项：l o 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用 2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区均无效。3.非选择题的作答：用黑色签宇笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区城内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的菲答题区城均无效。4.考试结束后，请将木试卷和答题卡一并上交。第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第 一 节（共 15小题；每小题2.5 分，满分37 5分）AExplore y

2、our world MirthyOnline events to help you discover,leant and connectWho is Mirthy?Mirthy is one of the most popular websites for online events and already loved and trusted bymore than 45,000 people.It was designed to create an inclusive community where people can learnshare and connect with others

3、through a variety of events that are active,sociable,and uplifting.Itsall about fulfilment and wellbeing.There are some online events each month to try,from craft workshops（手工工坊）to fitnesssessions.For example,according to our event calendar,this week you can attend gardening classesand singing lesso

4、ns.So whether you have a desire to get fitter or to pick up a new skill signing upfor classes and events with Mirthy could be just what you have been looking for.How does it work?Sign up via the online registration form at M.Then you can take a look through thecalendar of upcoming events and see wha

5、t takes your fancy.Once you register for an event you will then receive a link on email ready for you to join the liveevent.If your plans change and you cant make it,you will receive a link fbr a 7-day replay that youcan watch at a time that is convenient fbr you!Best of all,its completely FREE to j

6、oinJoin Mirthy fbr free today and you can enjoy any 4 events every month,for free!If youre up fbrmore,then you can either select and book additional events on a pay-as-you-go basis,normally for2.99 each,or you can upgrade to the Premium membership giving you full free access to all eventsfor only 4.

7、99 per month.If you choose to go for the Premium membership,there?s no contract.You simply upgrade yourmembership and you can cancel anytime.1.What can people do at Mirthy this week?A.Make art crafts.B.Talk about fitness experience.C.Learn songs.D.Study wild plants and animals.2.Which of the followi

8、ng is true about Mirthy?A.People can sign up for the events online.B.The events can be watched again at any time.C.People can upgrade their membership for free.D.No more than 4 events are offered each month.3.Whats the main purpose of this passage?A.To share a lifestyle.B.To recommend a website.C.To

9、 explain a registration process.D.To introduce online events.BTwenty-one years ago,Eric Moussambani became the first swimmer from Equatorial Guinea,one of the smallest countries on the African,continent,to compete in the Olympics.He recorded theslowest mens 100m freestyle ever in the Olympics,swimmi

10、ng so slowly that he almost drowned,buthe left a deep impression on the audience.As Moussambani prepared for Sydney,he conducted most of his training in a hotel pool,whichwas only 13 meters long and fell far short of Olympic level.He spent time in rivers and lakes.Moreover,his coaching came from fis

11、hermen,who tried to adjust Moussambani arm and legmovements to prevent sinkingUpon his arrival in Sydney,Moussambani was struck by the sights of the foreign city and thesize of the Olympic Village.But Moussambani was overwhelmed by the Olympic pool,which wassurrounded by seating for 17,500 audience.

12、HWhen I saw the swimming pool for the first time,I wasso scared.The pool was so big for me,he said.Of three swimmers,the other two swimmers were disqualified for starting the race too early,leaving a frightened Moussambani as the only man in his race.Although he maintained a consistentspeed during t

13、he opening section,he couldnt be in a harmonious breathing pattern.In the final halfof the race,he struggled to stay afloat so much that those on the sidelinesC 两侧场外区域）consideredjumping in and helping him out of the water.Finally,Moussambani touched the wall,stopping theclock in 1 ：52：72.Of course,t

14、here was no medal awarded to Moussambani.But he was treated as a celebrity fbrhis inspiring swim.The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning,but taking part.The essential thing in life is not conquering,but fighting well.The description fits Moussambani第2页，共9页perfectly.Anyone can be

15、 inspired by what Moussambani achieved because weve all been where hewas.On his own,out of his depth,and just trying to stay afloat.4.What can we know about Moussambani?A.He was the first swimmer from Africa.B.He practiced in standard swimming pools.C.He accepted training from professional coaches.D

16、.He set the slowest time in mens 100m freestyle.5.What does the underlined word overwhelmed*in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Amazed.B.Excited C.Embarrassed D.Disappointed.6.Why did people consider helping him out of the water?A.He broke the rules.B.He was disqualifiedC.He seemed nearly drowned D.He ke

17、pt a consistent speed.7.Which of the following best describes Moussambani?A.Caring and humorous.B.Aggressive and demanding.C.Persevering and determined.D.Generous and hardworking.CWhen you visit Kinderdijk,one of the most visited villages in the Netherlands,you step rightinto the middle of Dutch his

18、tory.Kinderdijk lies in the Alblasserwaard,where the Lek and Noord rivers meet together.Much ofthe village is near or even below sea level.Although there are canals and dykes（堤坝），the lowlandsof the village are still at risk of flooding（洪灾）.Among the most deadly floods was Saint Elisabethsflood in 14

19、21,which killed thousands after the dykes broke in several places.Tb deal with this kindof problem,the Kinderdijk windmills（风车）were built around 1740 to move water from the lowerareas to higher ground and into the river.Nineteen of the 20 Kinderdijk windmills remain and were named a UNESCO World Her

20、itage（遗产）Site in 1997.Of the 19 windmills,16 still have millers who live inside and control the hugesails（翼板）in the wind.These windmills continue to help manage the Netherlands ongoing fight tostay above water.For tourists,boat tours are offered along the canals and walkways lead from the visitor ce

21、nter tothe windmills.Two windmills serve as museums,filled with old millers,items and photos.You canclimb up inside to see how the windmills work.The windmills also are working,so be prepared tofeel the whole building shake when the sails turn in the wind.Each year,about 500,000 people visit the Kin

22、derdijk windmills and the buildings have become amust-see on any trip to the Netherlands.There are some windmills north of Amsterdam that”werebuilt for tourists,but were a historical site where tourists come,so its the other way around,“saysKinderdijk communications manager Peter Paul Klapwijk.Touri

23、sm is a good way to support oursite.”8.Why were the Kinderdijk windmills built around 1740?A.To prevent floods.B.To produce clean water.C.To protect dykes.D.To keep the sea level from rising.9.What can we learn about Kinderdijk windmills?A.Most of them are working as before.B.Most of them have becom

24、e museums.C.Several of them have been sold to millers.D.Several of them were destroyed long ago.10.How does Peter Paul Klapwijk feel about so many tourists visiting the windmills?A.Fearful.B.Worried.C.Excited.D.Surprised.11.What does the text mainly introduce?A.The history of Kinderdijk B.A famous h

25、istorical siteC.An amazing village of canals D.The traditions of the NetherlandsDIt used to be a matter of fact when Peter Pan一a character from James Matthew Barries 1911book一said,UA 11 children,except one,grow up.”But this fact doesnt seem to apply to todays world ony more.According to the NPD Grou

26、p,a US market research company,sales of toys to adults in the UKincreased by more than 20 percent in 2016,three times the pace of the childrens toy market itself.These toys ranged from puzzles and Lego building sets to vehicle models and action figures.Andmore than half of the sales came from millen

27、nials 一 people born between the 1980s and 2000s.“Adults of the 21st century are channeling their inner child,one toy at a time,“commentedwebsite Koreaboo.This is also why these adults are sometimes referred to as“kidults”.According to Frederique Tutt,an analyst at NPD,the motivation of these grown-u

28、ps is to escapethe stress of todays fast-paced world.They are driven toward the more immediate pleasures broughtby toys than those brought by,say,getting a promotion,which is far less easy to achieve.“It reminds me of the playful side of life,Rob Willner,a 25-year-old PhD student in the UK,told The

29、Telegraph when talking about his love for Lego,which he said brings him both comfort andentertainment.Despite this,some social scientists see the trend as disturbing.To Frank Furendi,aprofessor at the University of Kent in the UK,the fact that so many adults are pursuing the thrills ofyouth is the e

30、vidence that adulthood has got nothing attractive about it anymore”,he told The NewYork Times.Thats actually quite sad.”But scientists are probably just worried too much.According to Canadian comic book artist ToddMcFarlane,collecting toys could simply be a way for people to express their individual

31、ity.Its justpop culture stuff.It9s stuff that says,I like a little of this and I like a little of that,9,9 he told ABCNews.Its no big deal.So now that over 100 years have passed since Peter Pan,perhaps its time to introduce a newfact”,as stated in the tagline（标语）of the UK fashion brand KIDULT:Growin

32、g old is mandatory（被迫的）,but growing up is optional.第 4 页，共 9 页12.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 imply?A.Something old is not suitable for a new world.B Many adults still have some childlike features.C.All children grow up as they become adults.D.Its difficult for some children to g

33、row up in todays world.13.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Todd McFarlane is worried too much about collecting toys.B.Frank Furendi believes that the thrill of youth does not attract adults.C.Rob Willner believes that the pleasure brought by toys is easier to achieve.D.Frederique Tutt bel

34、ieves that some adults relieve pressure with childrens toys.14.What is the writers attitude towards the trend of growing kidults?A.Supportive.B.Doubtful.C.Critical.D.Indifferent.15.What can be the best title for the passage?A.Growing up with Peter Pan B.Toys Sales on the RiseC.The Rise of a Trend:Ki

35、dults D.Kidults in Fashion Again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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Save Water During a Drought?The drought is happening because of climate change.California just had its driest year in acentury.Gov.Gavin Newsom has declared a statewide drought emergency,aski

36、ng all Californians tosave water in every way possible._ 16_,though you cant save California on your ownSmall things can add up.Youve probably heard these tips before,but consider this a refreshercourse:Dont let the water running while you wash dishes in the sink or washing,brushing orshaving._17_.W

37、ater outdoor plants in the morning or evening,so you dont lose as muchwater to evaporation in the midday sun.Replace old appliances.How old is your toilet?If its from before 1990,it could be using up to 6gallons per flush.Newer toilets may use as little as 1.28 gallons or less._18_.Upgrading yourdis

38、hwasher and washing machine and any other water-intensive appliance will also pay savingsdividends（红利），in both water and energy costs._19_.Keep an eye on your water bill.If it creeps higher than normal without a good reason,investigate whether you have a leak somewhere.Depending on the type of water

39、 meter（仪表）youhave,you may be able to monitor the meter with all your water turned off and see whether anythingis still moving through your system,_20_.Consider your overall lifestyle of water usage and do everything within your power to use lesswater.Individual action can make a big change.A.Focus o

40、n the water billB.Individual action mattersC.Find out the potential problemD.They can save a lot per household per dayE.Its political action that brings a significant changeF.You may also use a smart detector to tell you once theres a problemG.Only run washing machines and dishwashers when you have

41、a full load第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第 一 节（共 15小题；每小题I 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。My parents and I never really saw eye to eye on anything.When I was young it was just the_21_stuff 一 the length of my skirt or the movies I wanted to watch._ 22_,as I got older,Ifound that there was a

42、lot more that we didnt_ 23_ my choice of friends or what I wanted tostudy at university.I went to university in another city at 17._24_home has totally broadened my outlook（看法）on the world and has changed my opinions on lots of_25_.Fve encountered many amazingpeople with different experiences.My cir

43、cle of friends includes people with_26_beliefs,values,cultures and different ways of approaching life.But the great thing is that we respect each others_27_.Fve learnt to question what Fve been taught and not always agree just because that iswhat everybody else_ 28_.When I went home to visit my pare

44、nts the first couple of times,I found it really hard to_29.I found it hard to deal with not being able to 30 my opinions as freely as I didwhen I was away from home.It was really upsetting.I used to get angry that my parents werent in_31_of my opinions.Now,I gradually realize that_ 32_I want my pare

45、nts to respect whatI say,I have to_ 33_their views.While it is_ 34_once I make an effort to respect theirvalues,it is not a _35_to get along with my parents.21.A.majorB.usefulC.simpleD.actual22.A.OtherwiseB.HoweverC.BesidesD.Thus23.A.agree onB.focus onC.work onD.rely on24.A.ReachingB.VisitingC.Missi

46、ngD.Leaving25.A.decisionsB.challengesC.issuesD.experiences26.A.secondaryB.diverseC.practicalD.normal27.A.interestsB.feelingsC.attitudesD.viewpoints28.A.arguesB.considersC.exchangesD.battles29.A.removeB.proposeC.tackleD.complain30.A.voiceB-controlC.tellD.review31.A.faceB-needC.supportD.honor第 6 页，共 9

47、 页32.A.unless B.if33.A.welcome B.protect34.A.unfortunate B.alarming35.A.tension B.shockC.afterD.althoughC.acquireD.developC.frighteningD.toughC.breakdownD.struggle第 二 节(共10小题：每小题1.5分，满 分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Compared to dogs,cats are usually believed 36(be)less friendly to humans.Howev

48、er,a new study shows that cats bond to us just as 37(strong)as dogs.Researchers at Oregon State University,in the United States,invited the owners of 117 cats totake a test,38 is often used to test the bonds dogs have with their human3 9(caretaker).In the six-minute test,cat owners walked into an un

49、familiar room with their pets.After twominutes,the owners left the r o o m,40(leave)the cats alone,which caused the cats to feel41(stress).When the owners returned two minutes later,about two-thirds of the catscame to greet them.The cats then 42(go)back looking around the room,but stillreturned to t

50、heir owners now and then.These cats,the researchers said,saw theirowners 43 a source of security in an unfamiliar place.The more we find out about cats,44 more were seeing that they are 45(society)creatures,Kristyn Vitale,lead author of the study,said.第三部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第 一 节（满 分15分）你校英文报在正在庆祝创刊十周年，请你