云南省红河州 2024届高三英语上学期开学考试试题（Word版附答案）.docx

1、开远市第一中学校2023年秋季学期高三年级8月开学考考试英 语2023.08考生注意：1.本试题分为四部分，共4页。试题满分150分，考试时间120分钟。2.考生作答时，请将答案填涂在答题卡上。超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试卷、草稿纸上作答无效。3.考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What would the woman

2、 like to do?A. Stay at home. B. Learn how to dance. C. Invite the man to the club.2. Which part of the movie made the woman feel upset?A. The beginning. B. The middle. C. The end.3. Where are Karen and Roger?A. At the door. B. In the bathroom. C. Beside the table.4. How does the man feel?A. Enthusia

3、stic. B. Exhausted. C. Inspired.5. What does the man mean?A. He thinks the woman looks beautiful.B. He knows the woman well.C. He cant stand fake flowers in his house.第二节（共15 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分22.5 分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读

4、两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. What did the speakers plan to do today?A. Watch a movie at home.B. Drive to a theater.C. Go to the beach.7. What kind of food will the speakers have in the end?A. Italian food. B. Chinese food. C. Indian food. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8至9题。8. Where does the conversation take place?A. In

5、 a movie theater. B. In a caf. C. In a gym.9. What do the speakers have in common?A. They have the same friend.B. They work at the same place.C. They live in the same neighborhood.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12题。10. Where does the woman work?A. In a furniture store. B. In a moving company. C. In a restaurant.

6、11. Why does the woman feel upset?A. She performed badly at work.B. She broke an expensive table.C. She was fired by her manager.12. What are the speakers mostly talking about?A. Funny work experience.B. Terrible work environment.C. Embarrassing moments at work.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What is the

7、 relationship between the speakers?A. Repairman and customer. B. Husband and wife. C. Boss and assistant.14. Why is Cindy asking for help?A. Her neighbor has a problem.B. There is a new problem in her house.C. The old problem wasnt fixed properly.15. Who will be waiting for Paul this afternoon?A. Ci

8、ndy. B. Andy. C. David.16. What does Paul ask Cindy to do in the end?A. Let him into the house.B. Keep her dogs out of the way.C. Show him which pipe is blocked.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. How many people in the study did cultural activities during the first half of 2019?A. Over 40%. B. Over 70%. C.

9、 Over 80%.18. When did most people in the study participate in cultural activities?A. During vacations and travels.B. During everyday life.C. During work trips.19. What is the most popular kind of cultural activity?A. Libraries. B. Science centers. C. Museums and cultural sites.20. What do most of t

10、he people interviewed think about cultural experiences?A. They are extremely important.B. They are less satisfying than food.C. They are not as necessary as they used to be.第二部分 阅读理解 (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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ALondons four wonderful hotelsHeres a pick of

11、 four wonderful hotels, each different in terms of size, style and location, but all performing to an exceptional standard.The Goring HotelSince first opening in 1910, it is Londons oldest family-owned luxury hotel with the second-largest privately-owned garden in London after Buckingham Palace. The

12、 rooms of this hotel are smaller than those of many other Londons top hotels. There are 12 interconnecting rooms, which are ideal for families.The Beaumont HotelThis 1926 building, formerly a parking garage, has been transformed into one of Londons hottest hotels. Its art collection, personal servic

13、e, elegant rooms and hot restaurant make it a favorite on our London list. Theres also an impressive 2. 5 staff to every person and a 24-hour doorkeeper to make sure that guests needs are met around the clock.The Bulgari HotelThis hotel has some of the largest accommodations in the capital. Its very

14、 modern and huge with six floors below and nine above ground. It feels big, but there are only 85 rooms and suites spread over six floors, indicating how spacious (宽敞的) they are. The Bulgari Hotel has many child-friendly rooms and activities to keep the kids busy：a swimming pool, a cinema, PlayStati

15、ons, Xbox and lots of other games. The Bulgari spa is spread over two stories. And the doorkeeper can also arrange babysitting.The Rosewood HotelRosewood is within walking distance of many of the citys main attractions. From the outside, the building is large and impressive with an elegant courtyard

16、 designed for horse-drawn carriages (四轮马车). There is also a great spa and fitness center. As for activities for kids, there are food activities, art and wildlife. The doorkeeper can arrange trips to the London Zoo.21. Which of the following does the Goring Hotel provide?A. Spacious rooms.B. Babysitt

17、ing service.C. A large private garden.D. A spa and fitness center.22. What can children do in the Bulgari Hotel?A. Enjoy games.B. Watch wildlife.C. Take part in food activities.D. Take a horse-drawn carriage.23. Which hotel will you choose if you want to walk to Londons main attractions?A. The Gorin

18、g Hotel.B. The Bulgari Hotel.C. The Beaumont Hotel.D. The Rosewood Hotel.BElaine Su shared her experience of asking her neighbors to put up Lunar New Year decorations, helping her two-year-old son experience the festival as part of the large community. In a neighbourhood mostly consisting of non-Chi

19、nese residents, more than half of the households complied the tradition as well.Interviewing her for the story provoked my own memories of celebrating Lunar New Year. The holiday was a big deal for me as a kid growing up in Jiangsu.Legend says the holiday originated with the fight against a mythical

20、 beast called Nian, who came down from the mountains to hunt people on New Years Eve. Villagers discovered that Nian feared the colour red, candle light and loud noise. So they began to decorate with the vibrant hue, light their homes with lanterns and set off firecrackers to prevent its return.On N

21、ew Years Eve, my family would come together to celebrate with food prepared by my grandma. Moments before the countdown, the sound of firecrackers would fill every corner of our apartment and the celebrations continued into the next day.For breakfast, we would eat yuan xiao, a kind of glutinous rice

22、 ball, which symbolizes the idea of reunion. Then, it was off to visit my grandparents, who were already awaiting us and my other extended family with lucky money and more traditional delicacy!My favourite part of the holiday came after the adults were playing mahjong. My cousins and I were finally

23、freed from our parents. With all the lucky money, we hit the streets and bought more snacks and more firecrackers!Having immigrated to Canada for years, I further lost touch with my Chinese culture as I gradually dived into my new life in a new country. Maybe its time for me, like her, to reclaim Lu

24、nar New Year.24. What can we infer about Elaine Su in paragraph 1?A. She missed her family in China very much.B. She forced her son to accept Chinese customs.C. She shared her happy memories with her neighbors.D. She celebrated Lunar New Year in another country.25. What does the underlined words “pr

25、ovoked” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Stirred up.B. Wiped out.C. Took after.D. Set down.26. How does the author develop the text?A. By analyzing studies.B. By answering questions.C. By explaining factors.D. By sharing experience.27. What can be the best title for the text?A. The Origin of the Chin

26、ese Lunar New YearB. The Spring Festival Stored in My MemoryC. An Unforgettable Interview on New Years EveD. A Chinese Celebrating the Spring Festival AbroadCElectric cars are supposed to help the world go green and stop hurting the planet. Engineers at Brown University and the University of Marylan

27、d are taking that goal to another other level, with a new idea for batteries made from trees, according to new findings published in Nature.Lithium-ion batteries (锂电池) have become the new form of rechargeable batteries thanks to their extraordinarily long charge. Youre probably reading this story fr

28、om a device powered by such a battery. Most electric cars like ones made by Tesla use lithium-ion batteries.These batteries use a liquid solution that conducts lithium ions from the batterys cathode and anode (阴极和阳极), but the liquid is not what helps ensure electrical power goes from the battery to

29、the device its powering. The problem is that this liquid is made of harmful materials that are sometimes unstable. They sometimes have explosive results. A solid conducting structure would prevent this from happening, but it could be likely to crack and break, making the battery useless.An ideal mat

30、erial for solid state lithium-ion batteries would be thin and flexible to resist structural stresses, and it is wood from a tree. The team in charge of the new research developed a mixed material made of copper (铜) and fibers coming from wood. They tested it out as a model for conducting ions back a

31、nd forth in a lithium-ion battery, and found it works 10 to 100 times better than other solid-state conductors-a record high.The new findings are just based on basic model tests, and a rechargeable battery made of trees is still quite a way off. But if it passes test as a practical form of energy, i

32、t can very well replace rechargeable batteries. It is not hard to imagine electric cars having better sales for their real green, but saying that their batteries are just made from trees is beyond our imagination.28. How are engineers making electric cars greener according to the text?A. By improvin

33、g the materials of batteries.B. By reducing lithium ion in the batteries.C. By using liquid to conduct electric power.D. By producing more lithium-ion batteries.29. What is the advantage of lithium-ion batteries?A. They contain eco-friendly liquid.B. Their charge lasts for a long time.C. They offer

34、electrical power stably.D. They are safe and unlikely to explode.30. Why is wood chosen as the solid-state conductor?A. It is resistant to structural pressures.B. It is much thicker and less changeable.C. Its copper and fibers conduct ions well.D. It proves to be a practical form of energy.31 What c

35、an we infer about batteries made of trees from the last paragraph?A. They have taken effect for a long time.B. They are still being tested at present.C. They will never replace current batteries.D. They will make electric cars hard to sell.DA new smartwatch app warns users who are deaf or hard of he

36、aring about nearby sounds, such as microwave beeps or car horns.“The main motivation came from my own experience, and conversations that my colleagues and I have had with deaf and hard of hearing people over several years,” says Dhruv Jain, who presented the system, called SoundWatch, at the virtual

37、 ASSETS conference on October 28.Jain, who is hard of hearing, uses SoundWatch at home to avoid sleeping through a smoke alarm. “On a nature walk, itll tell me that theres birds chirping（吱喳叫）, or there might be a waterfall nearby,” he says. “Those sounds make me feel more present and connected to th

38、e world.”Sound awareness apps for smartphones exist. But Jain prefers the immediate sound notifications（提示）on his wrist, rather than in his pocket-and surveys of people who are deaf or hard of hearing show hes not alone.The SoundWatch app pairs an Android smartwatch and phone. The watch records surr

39、ounding noises and sends that data to the phone for processing. When the phone detects a sound of interest, the smartwatch vibrates and displays a notification.Jain, a computer scientist at the University of Washington in Seattle, and colleagues designed the app to identify 20 noises. In experiments

40、, SoundWatch correctly identified those 20 sounds 81.2 percent of the time. When set to listen only for urgent noises-a fire alarm, door knock or alarm clock-the app was 97.6 percent accurate. Eight deaf and hard of hearing people who used SoundWatch around a university campus gave the app broadly f

41、avorable reviews, but noted that the app misclassified some sounds in noisy outdoor settings.Jain and colleagues are now working on a version of SoundWatch that users can train to recognize new sounds, such as their own house alarm, using just a few recordings.32. From which section of a website is

42、the text most probably taken?A. Tech.B. Health.C. Environment.D. Culture.33. What do we know about SoundWatch?A. It came from real-life experiences.B. It was the first sound awareness app.C. It will vibrate when noises are recorded.D. It can make users hear the real sounds.34. Whats the function of

43、paragraph 5?A. To tell the convenience of the app.B. To illustrate how the app works.C. To state the importance of the app.D. To show when the app detects sounds35. What can be inferred about the app from the experiments?A. It can distinguish all sounds.B. It is sensitive to urgent noises.C. Univers

44、ity students praise it highly.D. A new version has replaced the previous one.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。As most children have a natural interest in both cooking and screens, playing free cooking games online with your child may be an excellent way to introduc

45、e them to the world of food at an early age. 36 . They provide a number of developmental and educational benefits as well.Cooking games for kids develop creativity. 37 by letting them experiment with raw materials, recipes, and preparation methods. Such games can help kids develop a growth mindset,

46、creativity, and the freedom to make their own choices.Cooking games can improve social skills. Most cooking games offer an in-built social space. For example, playing multiplayer or two-player games allows children to interact with others, solve problems in cooperation, and so on. This is especially

47、 convenient for those who have difficulty reaching out to others in the real world. Online games can help them practice their communication skills. 38 .Cooking games boost confidence and independence. When kids take the initiative, finish a task, or follow directions correctly, they feel good about

48、themselves and proud of what theyve done. 39 , they are more likely to grow up with a feeling of confidence, responsibility and independence. 40 . The act of cooking, whether virtual or in the real world, requires a lot of counting and measuring, which promotes the development of fundamental mathema

49、tical abilities. Additionally, they require kids to perform various kitchen tasks or read the recipes or lists of raw materials and then follow the directions, teaching them to read, and improving their vocabulary.A. If they have trust in their own skillsB. When they learn how to solve disagreements

50、C. Cooking games promote math and reading skillsD. Many cooking games are more than just a fun activityE. Playing in the kitchen helps kids learn to solve problemsF. They encourage kids to try new things and think outside the boxG. Therefore, they eventually feel more confident making friends in rea

51、l life第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空 (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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Ryder was born with a serious illness and has never been able to walk. When he started attending preschool, he had to be _41_ to the end of the road in the _42_ to wait for his school bus by his parents

52、every day. As Ryder was unable to _43_ for this bus if he was late like his schoolmates, he would have to wait for up to 15 minutes out in whatever _44_ there was. Although his father had _45_ a patio (露台) umbrella at the end of his driveway to provide some _46_ from harsh weather, he still would ge

53、t wet.Then his father _47_ for help on Facebook looking to see if someone might have an old bus hut (小屋). After the post, he was suggested to reach out to the _48_ class at Westerly High School._49_ , he sent an email to Dan McKena, who had been teaching construction technology at Westerly High Scho

54、ol, asking if hed be _50_ in this kind of project. Delightfully, Dan _51_ with an “absolutely” and then he worked hard on the hut with his students for weeks.The hut made of wood was _52_ enough to shelter both Ryder and one of his parents or a nurse comfortably and was finally _53_ to the home six

55、weeks later. Now, Ryder _54_ it every day and his parents wait inside it every day while they await his returning home. He considers the hut _55_ and does like to hang out in it from time to time.41. A. pulled B. walked C. driven D. pushed42. A. car B. wheelchair C. bus D. plane43. A. dance B. shout

56、 C. rush D. slip44. A. vehicle B. scene C. weather D. class45. A. searched forB. put up C. taken overD. found out46. A. shelter B. help C. benefit D. hope47. A. fought B. stood C. cared D. sought48. A. art B. construction C. music D. literature49. A. ConsequentlyB. ObviouslyC. HoweverD. Besides50. A

57、. interested B. satisfied C. strict D. depressed51. A. predicted B. interruptedC. delayedD. responded52. A. big B. bright C. heavyD. light53. A. fixed B. borrowed C. deliveredD. thrown54. A. changes B. designs C. playsD. uses55. A. popular B. fantastic C. strangeD. flexible第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)

58、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。Before becoming a web novel writer in 2018 Disha Florence from Dhaka, Bangladesh, now 25, was trying to find a way to free_56_(she) from the long-existed restrictions_57_(face) by a woman, a wish she has had since she was 8.It was then that she observed that being a g

59、irl meant she could not go to play in the park like boys. She needed to learn household chores but boys could play all day. “I lost many_58_(opportunity) because, I had to listen to my parents and I regretted it. Thats when I thought that if I had_59_(free), I wouldnt have to listen to others,” says

60、 Florence. As she grew up. she realized that_60_any experience and knowledge, it is impossible to be free. Therefore, while_61_(continue) her study, Florence went to work as_62_volunteer in an NG,O.At 22, she_63_(read) online fiction in English on Webnovel translated from Chinese when she noticed th

61、at the website was hiring authors_64_were said to have the chance_65_ (make) a great deal of money. “Without thinking further, I started writing, and became a professional web novelist,” she says.第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 假定你是李华，你报名参加了国外的一项夏令营活动(a summer camp)，下个星期要进行面试(interview)。请你用英语给交换生Jam

62、es写一封邮件，内容包括：1.写信目的；2.咨询面试技巧；3.期待回复。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear James,Yours,Li Hua第二节 (满分25分) 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 graduated from the university, I devoted myself to teaching English in a small village school. One day, a lady called me and told me she was Simons m

63、other. She said she wanted to call on me at a right time. Honestly speaking, I had been worried about myself. It made me feel a little fearful of seeing her because I was a new teacher and I gave an honest account of the students work. In Simons case, the grades were very low. He had never spent muc

64、h time finishing his schoolwork carefully so that he couldnt even read his own handwriting, not to mention listening to his teachers in class. But he was a bright student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult comprehension. His work in no way reflected his abilities.So when Simons mother en

65、tered my office and appeared in front of me with a broad smile on her face, my palms(手心)were sweating. I was completely unprepared for her kisses on both my cheeks. “I came to thank you,” she said, which surprised me beyond speech. “Simon has become a different person. He talks of how he loves me, a

66、nd he has begun to make friends, and for the first time in his twelve years, he has recently spent an afternoon at a friends house. I want to tell you how grateful I am. You have helped my son develop his self-respect,” she continued. Then she kissed me again and left.I sat, feeling really shocked,

67、for about half an hour, wondering what had just happened. How did I make such a life-changing difference to that boy without even knowing it? At the very moment, I just failed to find out a reasonable explanation for what I was going through.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。A few days later, c

68、oming out from nowhere, a scene occurred to me and explained everything. From that day on, I noticed some changes in Simon. 高三英语8月开学考答案一、听力1-5 BBAAC 6-10 CBCAC11-15 ACABC16-20 BBACA二、阅读21-25 CADDA 26-30 DBABA 31-35 BAABB 36-40 DFGAC三、完型41-45 DBCCB 46-50 ADBAA 51-55 DACDB四、语法填空56. herself 57. faced 5

69、8. opportunities 59. freedom 60. without 61. continuing 62. a 63. was reading 64. who/that 65. to make五、作文（一）Dear James,Im delighted to tell you that Ill take part in a summer camp. However, there will be an interview next week, which makes me worried. I am wondering if you could tell me some interv

70、iew skills. As you know, my spoken English is not good. It makes the communication difficult with native speakers. I think the question is that I am always flooded with a sense of nervousness when talking. So Im extremely afraid to fail now. I hope to pass the interview successfully and there is an

71、opportunity to make more friends and know about the local culture.Im looking forward to your early reply!Yours,Li Hua作文（二）读后续写：A few days later, coming out from nowhere, a scene occurred to me and explained everything. I finally came to remember that several months before Simons mothers coming, when

72、 some students were giving reports in the front of the class, Jeanne spoke quietly, and to encourage her to raise her voice, I said, “Speak up. Simon is the expert on this. He is the only one you have to convince, and he cant hear you in the back of the room.” That was it, but I saw a smile flash ac

73、ross Simons face.From that day on, I noticed some changes in Simon. He sat up straighter, paid more attention, smiled more, and became happier, which was all because he happened to be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed praise was the one who took the last seat that day. This exper

74、ience taught me the most valuable lesson over the years of my【解析】【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了“我”作为教师，不知不觉中影响学生，改变学生的故事。【详解】1.段落续写：由第一段首句内容“几天后，不知从哪里冒出来一个场景，让我明白了一切。”可知，第一段可描写作者回忆起之前发生了什么导致西蒙的改变。由第二段首句内容“从那天起，我注意到西蒙的一些变化”可知，第二段可描写西蒙的比变化和他的变化给“我”带来的经验。2续写线索：回忆鼓励变化成功经验 3.词汇激活行为类.说：speak/say/make a speech/whisper

75、.提高：raise/enhance/improve.笑：smile/laugh情绪类.高兴：happy/glad/pleased/delighted【点睛】高分句型1.He sat up straighter, paid more attention, smiled more, and became happier, which was all because he happened to be the last kid in the last row. （which引导非限制性定语从句）高分句型2.The boy who most needed praise was the one who took the last seat that day. （who引导的定语从句）