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1、广东省茂名市电白区茂名市第一中学2022-2023学年高三下学期第三次半月考英语试题学校:姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解Collectively known as Hengdian World Studios, the Theme Scenic Areas is the largest live-action shooting base in China composed of a number of scenic building clusters, featuring characteristics of different eras. The following are four the

2、me areas and some necessary information.Dream ValleyIt is a large-scale night film & TV experience theme park. Dream Valley consists of Dream Culture Village, Aquatic World, Childrens Dream Works, Jiangnan Water Town and Dreamy Dolphin Bay. It is a must-go summer aquatic park enjoying a variety

3、of recreation facility and mainly displaying the natural phenomenon such as volcano outbreak and torrential rain and natural landscape.Chinese Culture ParkIt is a unique park themed on Chinese culture and a preferred destination of historic and artistic significance for appreciating, entertaining an

4、d experiencing with distinctive pattern and appearance. It is also the filming location of Chinese Paladin, Legend of the Ancient Sword, Schemes of a Beauty and Eternal Love of Dream.Dreamful spring valley (Hot-spring Resort)It is a large health preservation resort and recreational vacation base. It

5、 is surrounded by mountains with waters running through and integrates health preservation with hot spring, entertainment, and ecological sightseeing, suitable for family vacation as well as various celebrations, meetings and other activities.Defense Technology ParkWith weaponry in kind and models,

6、it is divided into Exhibition Area and Military Training Area. The park has fully demonstrated Chinas military equipment in various periods and the development history of Chinas aerospace industry.Tickets:Please book the ticket in advance via the official website and official WeChat account ofHengdi

7、an World Studios.Yours,Li Hua六、读后续写47.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。When I was young, my father was quiet and seldom talked to me, so we were not so close. The times I loved most were the special moments we had together. To this day, I still hold those memories dear. When I had a son, I was a

8、lways worried that my absence might have an impact on his future life and that I might miss all his milestones since I travelled a lot. I knew how important it was fbr a boy to have his father near. I decided that if I couldnt be with my son as often as possible, I would make every effort to create

9、special moments for us.When my son was five, I was sent to the branch in Shanghai, which meant I had to be away from my family for nearly a year. The hardest time for me was the summer and winter vocations when my son was out of school and families could get together doing something fun. To ease the

10、 separation, we kept writing letters to share any precious moments in our life. In one letter home, I promised my son that we would make a lantern together and sign up for the community lantern design competition on the Lantern Festival.Everywhere I went on business, I would pick up things for our l

11、antern adventure and send them to him. I bought a couple of handbooks on how to DIY a lantern, and I sent those on. I found special bamboo for the frame. I sent him one piece at a time, carefully packed. When I was in Hangzhou, I found the most beautiful silk with gold threads woven through it. Perf

12、ect lantern material. I sent it home. I found a golden Chinese knot that could be attached to the bottom of the lantern. T sent that home, along with some auspicious cloud（祥云） paper-cuttings that would serve as splendid decorations. Then I was on my way home. 注意：1 .续写词数应为150左右；2 .请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。I

13、 arrived home at night and couldnt wait to see my son.Then, the lantern design competition finally arrived.Ticket typePriceAdult1-day3302-day500Children aged 8 to 13 can enjoy a 20% discount on tickets.A child aged below 8 can entry for free when accompanied by an adultAdmission:Please bring the ori

14、ginal ID card or passport registered at the time of purchase upon admission.1. Which would be the best choice if you want to watch the performance of volcanic eruption?A. Dream ValleyB . Chinese Culture ParkC. Dreamful spring valleyD. Defense Technology Park2. What can we learn about Defense Technol

15、ogy Park?A. You can learn about Chinese culture there.B. It is in the Military Training Area.C. You can hold your birthday party there.D. You can learn about the history of Chinas space exploration.3. How much should a couple with a 9-year-old boy pay for a 2-day trip?A. 600B. 900C. 1,100D. 1,400Bet

16、h Booker of Florida, turned to Twitter for help last week after seeing the images of her 78-year-old grandmothers home in Fort Myers Beach, Florida being in water. In the days before Hurricane Ian struck her grandmothers community, Beth and her husband helped her granny, Carole McDanel, prepare hers

17、elf and her home for it.Her granny wanted to stay where she had been living for more than two decades. She felt safe to stay because Ian was heading north for another city and the house had survived quite a few major hurricanes in history. In addition, the home contained priceless family memories an

18、d heirlooms （传家宝），among which were photos of Bookers dad, who passed away when she was only five years old. After her dads death, Booker had to live with her grandmother, McDanel.Once the storm struck, Booker received updates from her granny, who shared photos and videos showing flood started to fil

19、l the home. In her last phone call with granny, Booker told her granny to climb on the roof if the flood waters continued to climb. Unable to communicate with her granny any longer, Booker turned to Twitter for help with everything from searching for her granny to contacting local emergency official

20、s.The Fort Myers area was left devastated Wednesday after Hurricane Ian. On Thursday, as rescue crews came over to search for survivors, Bookers husband and friend began their own search for her granny by boat. Just a few hours later, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Booker tweeted the news that her husband a

21、nd friend found granny sitting on her own sofa, where she was able to remain safe during the storm.McDanel and Booker, who declined to be interviewed, said in a statement that they felt grateful for the support they had received and that they are calling for the world to continue the same energy and

22、 love into recovery and relief efforts for their community.4. What does the underlined word devastated“ mean in paragraph 4?A. Disturbed.B. Rebuilt.C. Destroyed.D. Attacked.5. Where was Carole McDanel found?A. In her home.B. In a very small boat.C. In an emergency office.D. Among the flood victims.6

23、. Which of the following can best describe Booker?A. Powerful.B. Responsible. C. Hard-working. D. Humorous.7. What can be inferred from the text?A. Natural disasters had ever struck the Earth frequently.B , Booker had a good relationship with her grandmother as well.C. Booker knew nothing about Hurr

24、icane Ian ahead of time.D. Social media play a very great role in peoples daily life.When irregardless” was included in Merriam-Webster dictionary, it caused wide disagreements. Irregardless, has been in widespread and near-constant use since 1795, when a newspaper called The Charleston City Gazelle

25、 of Charleston Ga first used it. We do not make the English language, and we merely record it,“ the dictionarys staff wrote in Words of the Week.The words definition, when we read it, would seem to be without regard. However, Merriam-Webster defines “irregardless as “nonstandard but meaning the same

26、 as “regardless”. According to Merriam-Webster, Many people find irregardless9 to be a ridiculous word, as the ir-prefix usually indicates negative meaning; however, in this case it appears to make the meaning of6regardless9 stronger.”“Its not a real word. I dont care what the dictionary says. respo

27、nds author Michelle Ray, who teaches English in Silver Spring, Md. And she says shes still planning to mark “irregardless as incorrect on her students work.An American newspaper the Baltimore Sun published the word in editor John McIntyres commentary on Saturday: C6tIrregardless, is too a word; you

28、just dont understand dictionaries. People get upset about the dictionary because they think it is some sort of official document. But actually, its not. Its just lexicographers identifying words that people use and trying to find out how they are spelled, how they are pronounced, what meanings they

29、have and where they came from.“The dictionarys recognition doesnt enroll a word as correct in the English language/9 McIntyre says. It just says this is a word that a lot of people use in English. And heres what we know about it. So its a word, but its use is still discouraged in formal writing.8. W

30、hafs the function of the first paragraph?A. To criticize the use of irregardless”.B. To introduce the topic.C. To make a definition of irregardless”.D. To give an example.9. What can we learn from the passage?A. “Irregardless“ had been in widespread and near-constant use before 1975.B , The dictiona

31、rys staff rarely record the English language.C. Michelle Ray thinks the use of “irregardless“ formal but incorrect.D. People are still not encouraged to use irregardless in formal writing.10. What is the attitude of McIntyre to the appearance of “irregardless“ in Merriam-Webster dictionary?A. Favora

32、ble.B. Conservative.C. Indifferent.D. Ambiguous.11. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Irregardless Is Frequently Used in Formal WritingB. Irregardless Shouldnt Be Included in the DictionaryC. Regardless of What You Think, “Irregardless Is a WordD. Experts Cant Agree on the Meaning of “Ir

33、regardless”Few would question that arts, in its massive forms and media, are like a mirror that reflects the social, cultural, economic or even political situation of a society of a particular era. However, beyond being simply an illustration of the human condition, arts can be vital in pushing the

34、country forward culturally and economically.Without doubt, arts are important for the progress of society. They enable individuals to develop on the whole and deepen the social ties in communities by gathering people to create, experience and enjoy art together, which can be seen from traditional et

35、hnic dances to interactive theatre performances. Beyond material wants and needs, human beings find fulfilment in experiencing and expressing things of remarkable value through arts. Meanwhile, strong citizens, participation in arts also strengthens the social fabric of a nation.Moreover, arts enabl

36、e a nation to progress in human rights and values. As powerful media that are able to stir hearts and cause reflection, arts can speak up the human voice of criticism sharply and clearly in times of crisis, and call upon society to seek the common good. It is evident that arts, which express human v

37、alues and emotions, can constitute a profound way of promoting human dignity and additionally, form the barrier of the ethical and moral life of society.More often than not, a booming arts scene may not narrow the rich-poor divide. Its not hard to see that in a highly competitive world, it is essent

38、ial for governments to prioritize the development of a strong workforce and the building of sustainable industries. However, arts may well complement （补充）economic policies as arts encourage individuals to exercise creativity. As Albert Einstein stated, imagination is more important than knowledge. W

39、hile knowledge and professional skills may stimulate a countrys development, the ability to innovate and think out of the box may be valuable to a society facing ever new and unpredictable challenges.While the importance of arts may differ from country to country, depending on its economic circumsta

40、nces and the socio-political issues, the importance of arts to the progress of a nation should not be overlooked.12. Whafs the first paragraph mainly about?A. The forms of arts.B. The functions of arts.C. The definition of arts.D. The development of arts.13. How do arts influence human rights and va

41、lues?A. By reflecting humans, views.B. By pointing out the common good.C. By giving people a sense of fulfilment.D. By forming the moral standard of society.14. Why is Albert Einstein mentioned in paragraph 4?A. To praise Albert Einsteins achievements.B. To call on humans to remember our history.C.

42、To stress the importance of arts in creativity.D. To show the necessity of knowledge and skills.15. What will the author probably agree with?A. Arts serve as the major influence in values.B. Arts play a part in the progress of a country.C. Arts should aim at strengthening social bonds.D. Arts can br

43、idge the gap between rich and poor.二、七选五Ifs normal for friends to experience conflict, disagreements, and even fight.16 Most times conflict with a friend is easily solved. But in some cases, the disagreement and the conflict grow leading to anger, sadness and even the end of a friendship. Learning t

44、o handle the conflict with friends in a healthy way is beneficial for both sides. Here are some tips.Calm down. The first thing is to calm down. 17 Prevent further damage to the relationship by taking a moment to calm down. Get some alone time. Tell your friend that you need a moment to clear your h

45、ead. You can either go for a walk or just take a warm bath.18 It may feel as if it helps you explain your concerns more thoroughly if you bring in related examples from past events. Avoid this at all costs. Past issues for discussion only make things worse. Remember its important to focus on the iss

46、ue at hand, not past events.Work towards a compromise. Unfortunately, some people believe that a compromise means a lose/lose situation because each person has to give up something. While this is true, every healthy relationship usually involves compromise and adjusting to others needs or wants. It

47、takes two to make it work. 19Be careful of unhealthy friendships. Its generally a good idea to work through conflicts with friends. 20 If you are in a friendship that is based more on conflict or you seem to be the one always apologizing, you need to re-evaluate if this friendship is worth keeping a

48、nd consider when to walk away.A. Remain on the cuirent matter.B. You cant always agree on everything.C. Avoid explaining your concerns repeatedly.D. Just “give a little” to allow your friend to “get a little”.E. In a heated situation, its easy to say or do things we later regret.F. But it isnt in your best interest if the friendship causes more harm than good.G. Its important to surround yourself with people who positively influence your life.三、完形填空Before our round-the-world trip we always thought that in Peru visiting Machu Picchu would be our most a