2023届高三上学期期中考试卷英语试题.pdf

1、第 1 页 共 10 页绝密考试结束前嘉兴一中 2022 学年第一学期期中考试高三年级英语试卷考生须知：1本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）。满分为 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟。2本卷的答案必须做在答卷的相应位置上，做在试卷上无效。3请用黑色签字笔将学校、班级、姓名、考号分别填写在答题卷和机读卡的相应位置上。第卷第一部分：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。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

2、话仅读一遍。1.What does the woman want to do?A.Take a bus to Jacksonville.B.Put up a sign at the bus stop.C.Go to the 11th Street.2.What does the woman probably suggest the man buy?A.A toy bear.B.A telescope.C.A book.3.What does the woman do?A.She is a librarian.B.She is a saleswoman.C.She is a photograph

3、er.4.What is the weather probably like now?A.Rainy.B.Cloudy.C.Sunny.5.Where is the conversation probably taking place?A.In a library.B.In a gym.C.In a parking lot.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。

4、每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6.What did the man do a week ago?A.He handed in his research.B.He went to a club meeting.C.He began to write his essay.7.Why does the man recommend Simone?A.She is familiar with the art club.第 2 页 共 10 页B.She will study in a foreign school.C.She may help the woman with

5、her assignment.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8.What did the woman think about the movie?A.It was tense.B.It was confusing.C.It was disappointing.9.How many books are there about the movie?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.10.Why wouldnt the woman like to read the books?A.They are about drama.B.They dont tell real storie

6、s.C.They have too many pages.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11.What does the man offer to do for the woman?A.Help her improve her English.B.Introduce her to his neighbors.C.Show her around the neighborhood.12.Whats the womans plan for Thursday?A.Meeting a friend.B.Looking for a flat.C.Flying to another coun

7、try.13.What will the woman prepare for the gathering?A.Some dessert.B.Some drinks.C.Some decorations.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14.What color is the womans dress probably?A.White.B.Cream.C.Silver and gold.15.How many people will be present at the evening section?A.100.B.200.C.300.16.What will the woman

8、provide?A.Drinks.B.Balloons.C.Chair covers.17.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A birthday party.B.A wedding ceremony.C.A funeral.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18.What impact has the coronavirus had on public transport?A.It has been shut.B.It is being used less.C.It has been destroyed.19.What w

9、as the increase of cycling in the UK in June 2020?A.25%.B.39%.C.300%.第 3 页 共 10 页20.What does the speaker mean in the end?A.We should keep positive changes.B.The world can adapt to any change.C.Its better to look to the past for answers.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

10、每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms,which reflect theChinese peoples understanding of time.Here several special solar terms are listed.Rain WaterRain Water signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature.With its arrival,

11、the riverwater defreezes,wild geese move from south to north,and trees and grass turn green again.Extracare is needed to cope with a returning cold spell in this period.The wet and damp weather duringRain Water period is considered harmful for peoples spleen(脾)and stomach according toChinese medical

12、 practice.Therefore,a bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish thebody.Awakening of InsectsAs the third solar term in the lunar year,its name implies that animals sleeping in winter areawakened by spring thunder and that the earth begins to come back to life.It is the key time forsp

13、ring agricultural activities.Modern meteorological science shows that around this period,theearth becomes wet,the hot humid air from the north is strong.For this reason,thunder oftenoccurs.Spring EquinoxSpring Equinox signals the equal length of the day and night time.On the day of the SpringEquinox

14、,the sun is directly above the equator.After the equinox,the sun moves northwards,resulting in gradually longer day time in the Northern Hemisphere.Standing an egg upright is apopular game during this period.It is believed that if someone can make the egg stand,he willhave good luck in the future.Gr

15、ain RainGrain Rain originates from the old saying,“Rain brings up the growth of hundreds of grains,which shows that this period of rainfall is extremely important for the growth of crops and peopleare busy working on the land.Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning ofsummer,with

16、 infrequent cold air moving to the south and lingering cold air in the north.With drysoil,an unsteady atmosphere and heavy winds and sandstorms become more frequent.21.What can we know about Rain Water?A.River water starts to freeze.B.Taking off the thick coats is advisable.C.Lively spring-like scen

17、ery can be seen.D.It falls between the end of spring and the start of summer.22.What do Awakening of Insects and Grain Rain have in common?A.Farming season.B.Animal activities.第 4 页 共 10 页C.Air temperature.D.Frequent thundering.23.In which solar term would people most probably put on masks?A.Rain Wa

18、ter.B.Grain Rain.C.Spring Equinox.D.Awakening of Insects.BI grew up in a home with a mother who believes that vaccines(疫苗)cause brain damage,anddo not contribute to the health and safety of a society.The only shot I received was for tetanus(破伤风)when I was two months old.After that,nothing.At the beg

19、inning of each school year,I was very anxious.Delayed term paper?Naughtybehaviour?Late for school?None of them.Id be pulled out of class and brought to theheadmasters office.The school doctor would tell me I havent received any of the necessary shotsto attend school.But the same thing occurred each

20、time:my mom would free me from the shotsand nothing would happen.After doing a lot of research,I found although people who dont vaccinate their childrenmake up only a relatively small group,they can cause major consequences.People who,for healthor age reasons,cannot receive vaccines are at a higher

21、risk of catching a preventable disease.Eventually,I turned 18.In Ohio,where I live,I had to wait until I became a legal adult tomake the decision to receive vaccine shots.A huge factor in taking the step to ensure my healthwas the message board website Reddit.Last year,I asked Reddit users for advic

22、e about whatvaccines to ask for and how to go about getting them from a doctor.After my post received morethan 1,000 comments,I made an appointment with my family physician.Despite how strongly mymother felt,I went through with it anyway.I did something every person should do.It wasnt special in any

23、 way.Vaccines protect thehealth and safety of not only yourself but also other people.Vaccination is important becausesomeone could die if you dont get vaccinated.This was the biggest reason I got vaccinateddespite the opposition.24.What can we know about the author from Paragraph 1?A.He was born di

24、sabled.B.He suffered from tetanus.C.He was hardly vaccinated.D.He was spoiled by his mother.25.Why did the author feel nervous at the beginning of each school year?A.Because he would never behave himself.B.Because he couldnt go to school on time.C.Because he often forgot to do his term paper.D.Becau

25、se he would be called to meet headmaster.26.How might the authors mother have felt about his appointment with the family physician?A.GratefulB.AnnoyedC.ExcitedD.Guilty27.What message does the author try to convey through his story?A.Obeying the old pays off.B.Keeping fit is the best policy.第 5 页 共 1

26、0 页C.Doing the right thing matters.D.Following advice is beneficial.CThe British Councils Active Citizens program has provided hundreds of thousands of peopleworldwide with the social leadership skills to address some of the big challenges of the 21stcentury.Since arriving in Iraq in 2015,Active Cit

27、izens has trained more than 180 young people,whohave reached a further 4,000 people through projects focusing on health awareness,employabilityand so on.Through two local organizations in Iraq,the first Active Citizens program trained a hostof young people from local communities.With a focus on yout

28、h voice,the training achieved highlevels of participation from girls and many called it a turning point in their lives.“On day one,when I started the training,I thought I would have nothing to give.By the lastday,I discovered I have buried skills,and how I can be of great value to help others and ch

29、angetheir lives positively,”says one girl.Through the training,the participants were introduced todifferent ways of creating change and learned the important role dialogue plays in communities.The training prepared them to take the first important steps towards making a positive differencein peoples

30、 lives.Active Citizens program has so far started 16 social action projects,working with womensgroups,schools and local communities.A project by participants from the Iraq WomenAssociation has delivered job-readiness skills training to 55 young women looking for work.Afterlearning new IT and intervi

31、ew skills and receiving support to create CVs,five of the participantsfound jobs directly after the training.The women are also being encouraged to pass their newskills to other young women looking for jobs in their communities.These are just two examples of the significant impact Iraqs Active Citiz

32、ens has achieved injust a short space of time.As time goes by,we can look forward to greater impact in the future.28.How did the Active Citizens program reach 4,000 people in Iraq？A.By word of mouth.B.Through different projects.C.By hosting various meetings.D.Through visits to local schools.29.What

33、did the girl find after finishing the training in Paragraph 3?A.She has nothing to give.B.She could be employed.C.She could voice her opinion.D.She has some hidden talents.30.Whats the main purpose of the project by Iraq Women Association?A.To raise peoples awareness of health.B.To teach band new co

34、mputer knowledge.C.To improve peoples employability skills.D.To provide support on how to create CVs.31.Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.How the Active Citizens Program WorksB.Active Citizens Helps Recognize Your SkillsC.Special Projects Are Designed for Young People第 6 页 共 10

35、 页D.Girls in Iraq Are Making a Difference to the WorldDWords can show whats going on in our heads and pronouns,in particular,may showwhere our attention is aimed.“You can be focused on yourself for many reasons,”says JamesPennebaker,a psychologist at the University of Texas.“Once you appreciate that

36、 I attractsattention,you see its a powerful marker of a speakers psychological state.”Here are a few waysin which the use of this tiny pronoun tells big truths.Generally speaking,depressed people often use more“I”words.This seems to have to dowith how long-lasting sadness brings along an inward focu

37、s that translates into“I”,“me”and“my”usage.In fact,the poet who overuses“I”in his poetry may be at a higher risk of suicide.Lower-status people rely on“I”in that“we”words dont just indicate“you and me”theycan hold many other meanings.On the other hand,using“we”words lets the more powerfulspeaker dec

38、ide what group the listener falls into.Interestingly,women open up and say“I”,and about fourteen percent of womens words arethese less formal personal pronouns compared to only twelve percent for men.“This is a hugestatistics difference,”Pennebaker says.Women generally come across as more self-refle

39、ctive andself-aware than men.As for online writing,after September 11,“I”talk plummeted,and an analysis of thousandsof blogs showed a big drop in“I”words after the attacks.The result was that the use of“we”words jumped at an even higher rate.“A temporary reaction to acute pain is to turn to others.I

40、tsnot a coincidence that disaster brings people together,”Pennebaker points out.Obviously,people who lie tend to avoid“I”.“When youre lying,you almost distanceyourself from the words.In other words,you are not owning your statements.”32.For what purpose is the use of pronouns being studied?A.To eval

41、uate the potential effect on peoples actions.B.To advocate the use of pronouns in daily conversations.C.To expose the relationship between behavior and speech.D.To examine the relation between emotions and statements.33.Compared with men,when women speak they _.A.seldom refer to themselvesB.tend to

42、reflect on themselvesC.mainly talk about personal mattersD.choose more formal personal pronouns34.The underlined word“plummeted”in Paragraph 5 most probably means _.A.increased quicklyB.appeared suddenlyC.dropped sharplyD.disappeared totally35.What is the main message the text conveys?A.Communicatio

43、n indicates status differences.B.Communication suggests more than one can see.C.Communication means discussion between equals.D.Communication connects different people together.第 7 页 共 10 页第二节：（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。选项中有两处为多余选项。If youve ever been bitten by a mosquit

44、o,you know how frustrating their bites can be.36And closely following it,an itch(痒)is created that only seems to get worse once you startscratching.Why does a mosquito bite itch and what can we do?Why does a mosquito bite itch?When a mosquito bites you,it pierces the skin using a special mouthpart t

45、o suck up bloodand injects saliva(唾液)into your skin.Mosquitoes saliva has lots of proteins in it,some ofwhich our body recognizes as foreign,and our immune cells spring into action to try to fightthem.37Its actually the bodys response to the foreign mosquito protein it is trying tofight.Thats why so

46、me people may only have a mild reaction to bites,while others,moresensitive to the foreign protein,react with large areas of swelling that are more painful.What helps resist the urge to scratch?“Dont scratch”is the advice that most experts and health professionals give.As hard andsometimes unrealist

47、ic as it can sound,scratching inflames(发炎)the skin,and the inflammationmakes the skin itch more.Daniel Markowski,technical adviser for the American MosquitoControl Association,warned“38”And in extreme cases,people can scar themselves.Instead,there are dozens of creams and sprays that promise itch re

48、lief as well as homeremedy(疗法).Choose whats right for you can often come down to trial and error.In general,allof the various anti-itch creams are very similar.There is no scientific evidence these remedieswork,and they can come with their own precautions or side effects.3940Some people can have ser

49、ious allergic reactions to mosquitoes,although in practice it is rare,Vosshall said.If you experience severe symptoms such as breathing trouble,you should seekmedical attention immediately.A.When to seek medical attention?B.What to do with a mosquito bite?C.Its not the bite that causes the itch.D.Th

50、e more you scratch,the more they itch.E.The little red bumps swell up almost immediately.F.Scratching can cause secondary infections and lengthen the stimulation.G.In fact,the best remedy to fight the itch is to prevent a bite in the first place.第三部分：语言知识应用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节：（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅

51、读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When I was a kid,if someone told me that I would grow up to become a41author andfounder of a youth42foundation,I would have laughed and kept walking.43nowwhen I see the title of my latest picture book,My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World,Ishake

52、 my head,not quite believing that book has my name on it.But the truth is,this story comesfrom my own personal experience.It took me a very long time to find my personal reading voice.In Valdosta,Ga.,where I grewup,my community44two pathways to a better life for little boys like me:being an athlete第

53、 8 页 共 10 页and being an entertainer.I was no different than the other kids,so I did what felt45:Playfootball and overlook school.School presented challenges every day and so did football practice,but overcoming46adversity(逆境)was47my neighborhoods culture.Readingbooks not so much.Fortunately,I went t

54、o college.Thats where my reading difficulties really48.Trips tothe grocery store were stressful because there was so much reading49in the simple act ofbuying food.I would misread labels and grab the wrong50.Once,I51apple saucethinking it was apple slices.I didnt notice my mistake until I got home an

55、d realized that it was my52to understand the differences in the wording on the labels that caused the mistake.I realizedthat I needed to make an important53.If I wanted to be a better version of me,I had tobecome a stronger reader.I joined a book club and read every free moment I had.My journey with

56、 reading also createda desire in me to inspire others who53reading.So I started a nonprofit,Share the MagicFoundation,trying to55the lives of children living in under served communities throughliteracy.41.A.admirableB.publishedC.respectedD.distinguished42.A.literacyB.learningC.insightD.work43.A.Just

57、B.EvenC.SinceD.Until44.A.confirmedB.acquiredC.promotedD.pursued45.A.naturalB.independentC.preciousD.privileged46.A.physicalB.psychologicalC.academicD.material47.A.belonged toB.applied toC.contrary toD.consistent with48.A.declinedB.changedC.surfacedD.vanished49.A.hiddenB.involvedC.impliedD.encountere

58、d50.A.itemsB.bagsC.categoriesD.instructions51.A.chewed upB.set asideC.picked upD.glared at52.A.faultB.inabilityC.instinctD.weakness53.A.decisionB.motivationC.ambitionD.announcement54.A.deal withB.connect withC.struggle withD.argue with55.A.leadB.directC.brightenD.transform第卷第二节：（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分

59、 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词括号内单词的正确形式。A comics exhibition56(launch)in Sydney on Wednesday,offering glimpses of thecity of Chengdu,capital of southwest Chinas Sichuan Province,and the Chinese animationindustry.The57(fascinate)Comics 2022-Chengdu Excellent Cartoon and Animation WorksExhibition,co-hos

60、ted by the China Cultural Center in Sydney and Chengdu Municipal Bureau ofCulture,Broadcast-TV and Tourism,58(present)more than 80 original artworks fromChengdu.Through different types of artistic59(approach),the exhibition showcased posters ofChinese animated productions and original selections60(f

61、eature)Chengdus culture,foodand landmarks,such as panda,hotpot and the West Pearl Tower.Many artists also shared their61(enthusiastic)for Chinese mythology,literature and martial arts in their designs.第 9 页 共 10 页“Chengdu is known as 62capital of animation in China.Many artists and productionhouses

62、are committed63integrating traditional Chinese culture with modern art,64develops products with original IP,”said Xiao Xiayong,director of the China Cultural Center inSydney.As 2022 coincides with the 100th anniversary of Chinese animation development,theexhibition will become a platform where both

63、countries can be65(mutual)supportive andimprove the animation industry together.第四部分：写作第一节：应用文写作（满分 15 分）假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友 Jim 对中国传统文化很感兴趣，准备参加中国传统技能冬令营：“中国书法冬令营”或者“中国武术冬令营”。Jim 希望你能给些建议帮助他进行选择。请你给 Jim 回信，内容包括：1.你建议的班型；2.你的理由；3.你的祝愿。注意：1.词数 80 左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：中国书法Chinese Calligraphy中国武术Chinese

64、 Martial Arts第二节：读后续写（满分 25 分）阅读下面的材料，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。Nila sat alone on the bus.Her older sister,Lexi,was one seat ahead,acting as if this was thebest day ever.But for Nila,it was the worst.It was the last day of swimming lessons.Test Day.“If I pass my test,I can sign up for Junior Lif

65、eguarding over the summer,”Nila heard Lexitelling her friend Jess.“Youre the best swimmer in the class,”Jess said.“Theres just no way youwouldnt pass.”Maybe she could talk to Lexi about the test,who passed Level 4 several summersago.“I thought sisters were supposed to help each other actively,”Nila

66、whispered to the window.An hour later,she held the edge of the pool,shaking.“For the last part of the test,youll all beswimming the width of the pool,”the instructor,Nate,told the class.“Can we swim in the shallowend?”Nila asked.“Nope,”Nate said cheerfully.“To pass Level 4,it has to be the deep end.

67、”Nila was nervous.She didnt know if she could swim all the way across without touching thebottom.“Ill be watching from the other side,”Nate said.“Ready?”No!Nila thought.But Nateput the whistle to his lips and blew.Nila took a deep breath and pushed off.Lexi moved upand down,feeling light.She complet

68、ed smoothly and passed Level 7!A kid from her classbumped into her,but she just smiled at him.She liked everyone right now.Nila,tooeven thoughshed been such a pest earlier.Where was she,anyway?第 10 页 共 10 页After a minute,Lexi spotted her sister crossing the pool.Nila was way behind the others.AsNila

69、 neared the middle of the pool,she stopped.“Keep going,”Lexi called.“You can doit!”When Nila found out her position,her heart sank.Only halfway across!Some kids in herclass were already at the wall,playing and talking.Nate was bending over to talk to one of thekids.He didnt see her.Better keep going,she thought.But she was tired.Lexi kept her eyes onher sisters slow progress.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。Paragraph 1:As Lexi watched,Nilas head dipped briefly underwater before it resurfaced.Paragraph 2:Just then,Nila felt someones arms grabbing her from behind.