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1、邹平市名校2022-2023学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题2023.1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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AIf youre looking for a luxury winter sun holiday, then youve come to the right place! Here are several top destinations for a luxury winter break.TenerifeBeyond year-round sunshine and go

2、lden sandy beaches, Tenerife is one of the few places in the world that has been designated as a Starlight Tourist Destination because of the spectacular night sky. So, end a night of cooking delights and signature cocktails with a spot of stargazing at one of the many luxurious five-star resorts.Ba

3、liOne of Indonesias most popular islands, Bali, attracts with its inviting natural settings and historic temples. The laid-back lifestyle and peaceful atmosphere make Bali the perfect place for a relaxing luxury holiday. Lush rainforests and miles of rice fields mean this island has lots to be explo

4、red!CyprusA fascinating island in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus enjoys lots of year round rays. Home to the goddess of love, Aphrodite, Cyprus brings an authentic charm and a romantic feel. With winding cobbled streets, a rich history and fantastic cuisine, Cyprus is a great choice for

5、a touch of luxury.MauritiusFeaturing tropical jungles and impressive mountain backdrops, Mauritius is a rainbow for the senses. From colourful sea life to water sports, golf courses to white ribbons of sand, you will be spoilt for choice here. Enjoy a fusion of French, Creole and English influences

6、which combine to bring a vibrant culture to life.Visit to start planning your luxury escape today!1. What makes Bali a perfect destination for relaxation?A. A place for stargazing. B. The lifestyle and atmosphere. C. Mountain views. D. Water sports.2. Which of the following is more suitable for a ma

7、rriage proposal?A. Tenerife.B. Bali.C. Cyprus.D. Mauritius.3. What can you experience when you travel in Mauritius?A. Jungle adventures.B. Fantastic rainbows.C. Rice fields.D. Historic temples.BBorn in Chengdu, Sichuan Province in 1915, Isabel Crook has lived a truly incredible life. Isabel witnesse

8、d many profound changes that the country has undergone, including the foundation of the Peoples Republic of China.IsabePs parents were Canadian and arrived in China in 1912. They dedicated themselves to setting up schools and education institutions in southwest China. Crook herself was more interest

9、ed in anthropology （人类学）and ethnic minorities in China. While IsabePs parents left China in 1942, Isabel would remain and continues to call the country home to this very day. The 107-year-old has lived 90 years of her life in China.As a foreign girl born in an Asian country that was undergoing signi

10、ficant changes, she had every reason to be curious about what was going on around her. At the age of 23, Crook graduated from a Canadian college with a masters degree and began carrying out field research in rural areas in Sichuan Province.In the early 1940s, Isabel met the British communist David C

11、rook and the two were married in 1942. Their life journey together would continue until David died in 2000. In 1947, the couple was warmly welcomed by the Communist Party of China (CPC) to observe and study the revolutionary land reforms taking place in China. In 1948, the Foreign Affairs Committee

12、of the CPC asked Isabel and David to stay and teach at a newly established foreign affairs school. The school was the forerunner of todays Beijing Foreign Studies University. The couple brought new Western teaching methodologies to the classroom, laying vital foundations for foreign-language educati

13、on in China. Their passion for teaching lasted decades and their students have served as diplomats (夕卜交官)to facilitate Chinas peaceful engagement with other countries.Considering the trials and difficulties Isabel has tackled during her lifetime, we imagine she is weathering the current global storm

14、 with the same determination and adventurous spirit that has kept her in China all these years. In a nod lo Isabels devotion, in 2019 she was awarded the Medal of Friendship, Chinas highest award for foreigners who have made economic or social contributions to the country.4. What can we know from th

15、e second paragraph?A. Isabefs parents were born in China.B. Isabel had a deep affection for China.C. IsabePs parents were attracted by the ethnic minorities in China.D. Isabel left China with her parents for the domestic situation in 1942.5. Why was Isabel curious about the situation in China as a y

16、oung girl?A. Because her parents nurtured her curiosity from an early age. B. Because she gained her university education totally in China.C. Because she was proficient in Chinese and knew Chinese history well.D. Because she was a foreigner born in China and witnessed great changes.6. According to t

17、he text, what contribution has Isabel Crook made to China as a teacher?A. She has carried out field research in rural areas in Sichuan Province.B. She has laid vital foundations for foreign-language education in China.C. She has combined Western teaching methodologies with traditional ones.D. She ha

18、s served as a diplomat to facilitate Chinas peaceful engagement.7. Which word best describes Isabel Crook as a foreign expert?A. Proud.B. Polite.C. Independent.D. Devoted.CWhat do Harry Potter, Katniss Everdeen, and Frodo all have in common with the heroes of ancient myths? Joseph Campbell studied m

19、yths from all over the world and published a book called The Hero with a Thousand Faces, retelling dozens of stories and explaining how each represents the mono-myth, or Heros Journey. So, what isthe “heros journey”？He thinks of it as a cycle in his book. The journey begins with the hero receiving a

20、 mysterious message, an invitation, or a challenge. After crossing the threshold from his safe home to adventure, with some help probably from someone older, wiser, our hero solves a riddle, slays a monster, escapes from a trap. The heros darkest hour then comes, when he faces death and possibly eve

21、n dies, only to be reborn. As a result, the hero claims some treasure, special recognition, or power, which can vary between stories. After all that adventure, the hero returns to his ordinary world, but upgrades to a new level. Nothing is quite the same once you are a hero.The Heros Journey myth ex

22、ists in all human cultures and keeps getting updated, because we humans reflect on our world through symbolic stories of our own lives. You leave your comfort zone, have an experience that transforms you, and then you recover and do it again. You dont literally slay dragons or fight Vbldemort, but y

23、ou face problems just as scary. Joseph Campbell said, “In the cave you fear to enter lies the treasure you seek.”What is the symbolic cave then you fear to enter? Auditions for the school play? Baseball tryouts? The paper due?Watch for this formula in books, movies, and TV shows you come across. You

24、 will certainly see it again. Also be sensitive to it in your own life. Listen for your call to adventure. Accept the challenge. Conquer your fear and claim the treasure you seek. And then, do it all over again.8. What is the correct order of the following stages of the Heros journey”?Return to the

25、ordinary world but outgrow his old life.Receive the call to adventure and assistance from a wiser.Set out on the adventure and go through a series of tough trials.Face the life-or-death crisis and be reborn with some special power.A.B.C.D.9. Why is Heros Journey myth so popular?A. Because its a way

26、to reflect on our world.B. Because its a way to learn about the past.C. Because these stories are always being updated.D. Because these stories are part of human culture.10. Which of the following may the author disagree with?A. We all need a cave to hide in face of danger.B. Our comfort zone will h

27、inder our development.C. Difficulties we face tend to be treasures in life.D. We should overcome our fears faced with danger.11. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. The Hero with a Thousand Faces.B. The Heros Journey.C. How to Conquer Your Fear.D. Be Your Own Hero.DMany of our

28、 memory systems are driven by one single, powerful urge: to survive. We seem to be hard-wired to remember routes, so we can navigate our local environments safely. Were also naturally talented at recognizing faces. Ever since we lived in groups, we humans have needed to know whos “part of the pack，a

29、nd who isnt, as a vital part of staying safe.And were excellent at remembering things that might put our well-being at risk. A recent research study showed that were remarkably accurate at recalling anything connected with infection. Even imaginary dangers can sharpen our memory skills.In the study,

30、 volunteers were shown a set of objects that they would be tested on later. But there was a twist. Some of the items were held by a researcher who was said to have COVID. And guess what? Those contaminated” objects proved to be significantly easier to recall. None of the volunteers would ever have t

31、o touch those things themselves. But their minds still prioritized them, locking in the information for later-just in case it could keep them safe.And its a reflex that you can use to your advantage. When youve got something important to remember, why not tag it with one of those unpleasant feelings

32、 that your brain cant help holding on to? For example, are you constantly worried about forgetting the milk from your shopping list? Then picture the bottle and imagine opening it only to discover that its weeks out of date. Think about how it would look-and smell! Thanks to the power of disgust, yo

33、ull have a much better chance of remembering the fresh milk you need.Dont try this technique too often, though, or youll end up always feeling on edge! But, in those moments when your memory needs a boost, a small bit of revulsion can be very healthy for your recall.12. What does the underlined word

34、 hard-wired“ in the first paragraph mean?A. Having a strong desire for something.B. Having a poor ability to do something.C. Having a natural talent for something.D. Having a terrible feeling on something13. What did the volunteers, brains lock on first according to the study?A. Items shown to the v

35、olunteers first,B. Items volunteers later would be tested on.C. Items which may carry infectious viruses.D. Items volunteers would have to touch themselves.14. According to the passage, what is a good technique to remind yourself to go to the library before it closes?A. Ask your friends to remind yo

36、u.B. Draw a picture of the library in your notebook.C. Recall a happy memory that is related to the library.D. Imagine the library tables piled with disgusting rubbish.15. What does the author want to convey through the text?A. Having a good memory is of vital importance.B. The desire to stay safe m

37、ay boost our memory.C. Our memories are influenced by many factors.D. Healthy eating habit is significant to our health.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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Population: Is 8 billion people too many?The worlds population has reached 8 billion people. 16 because of longer

38、 life expectancies, fewer child deaths, and increasingly effective health-care systems. The UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, declared it “an occasion to celebrate”. 17 When the global population hit 4, 5, 6 and 7 billion, in 1975, 1987, 1999 and 2011 respectively, there was widespread dismay.

39、 The doubling of our numbers in 47 years did not bring about the famines and other disasters widely predicted in the 1960s. Our ability to feed ourselves has grown faster than our population has. Therefore, every projection of a limit to Earths human population, or assumed “ideal number”, has been w

40、rong.18, with fertility rates dropping below the replacement rate of 2.1 children per woman. Most of theongoing growth is occurring in developing nations in Africa and Asia. In the developing world, though, things areabout to change. The average woman in Tanzania in 2020 was a mother to four childre

41、n, 9% down on a decade earlier. UN projections predict that it will fall to an average of 2.3 children in 2080.19. And over the next 70 years,societal aging“ will become a major problem. When there are far more old people than young, there arent enough workers to pay into pension systems, threatenin

42、g their collapse. This phenomenon is already underway in the U.S., Europe, Japan and China.For now, we can both acknowledge the downsides of the 8 billionth human and believe this is an occasion worth celebrating. 20, In that sense, its a good thing that millions of new peoplewith their new ideas an

43、d freshenergy-are on the way.A. Weve reached this milestoneB. Actually, some population alarmism is appropriateC. The end of population expansion is now foreseeableD. The truth is that the population in developed nations has remained stableE. With any luck, the massive challenge of global aging will

44、 spur innovationF. The increasing global population will put more pressure on resources and produce far more emissionsG. In contrast, various experts have been put forward nightmare consequences about overpopulation since 1960s 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1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以

45、填入空白处的最佳选项。Its hard to put into words how much of a sense of freedom I get from being outdoors and in the wilderness. If Im 21 by buildings for too long, I get a bit anxious. I need to see a field, a river or a mountain 22 in front of me.Spending time outdoors is a wonderful 23, I like nothing more

46、than getting to the end of a day spentoutdoors and 24 the ache in my legs from a long walk. It helps me sleep and is far more 25 than training in a gym.There are so many 26 walks to choose from all over the UK. We live on a tiny island, relatively speaking, but the scenery we have here easily 27 som

47、e of the most beautiful in the world. We are extremely 28:on our doorstep we have beaches, rivers, hills and mountains.Thanks to the light and the weather, the same walk can feel very different 29 the time of year you do it. But for breathtaking views whatever the 30 is, Id recommend Cow and Calf Ro

48、cks on Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire. Its quite a challenge climbing them, which is why doing so feels more daring than a normal walk and offers 31 that you dont get from following a gentle path. Its perfect if you want a workout as well as fresh air and gives you the chance to gel up high and 32 a view that changes all year round.Otley Chevin in West Yorkshire is another 33 climb that offers beautiful views. And like Cow and Call Rocks, it is within easy 34 of the nearby town. But being Cumbrian, my heart will always belong to the Lake District. I grew u