北京市顺义区牛栏山一中2022-2023学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题.docx

1、牛栏山一中2022-2023学年度高三第一学期期中考试英 语 试 卷第一部分知识运用(共两节，30分)第一节 完形填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项I was ready to pay for my bananas at the grocery one night, when fear seized me. My wallet was gone. I could only have left it on the G9 bus, which was now speeding in the dark to some _1_

2、station.The _2_ moment was quickly followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the contents of that little wallet? The credit cards, the drivers license, the cash, all lost to the bus.Two hours later, back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband _3_ it whil

3、e I was on the phone in the dining room. “Does Jennifer live here?” I heard a lady say. In my husbands hand was my wallet, with not a penny missing. She left before I could _4_ make it to the door to offer my thanks.After sharing the story online, I heard from someone, who identified the lady as Eri

4、n Smith. Without _5_, I called to thank her. She said she _6_ my wallet on a bus seat. She calculated that going to a strangers house was a _7_ move, but she decided to take the chance. “If I were in that situation, I would want someone to try to find me.” she said.This one stranger responded beauti

5、fully to my small_8_ but she actually wasnt the only one. Right after Erin took possession of my wallet on the bus, she posted a picture of my drivers license to an online forum(论坛), trying to see if anyone knew me. No sooner did she leave my doorstep than I had emails from two women whose kids go t

6、o my sons nursery and who recognized my face. Ive never exchanged words with those moms beyond small talk, but they wanted to help. I read that people are more divided than ever, but thats not how the people I _9_ tend to act.Looking back , I feel blessed someone had wanted to help a stranger. Erin

7、had gone beyond what almost anyone would have done, finding my house on a bitterly cold night, and for that I was extremely _10_.1. A. accessibleB. unknownC. familiarD. convenient2. A. face-savingB. brain-washingC. heart-stoppingD. eye-catching3. A. ignoredB. interruptedC. examinedD. answered4. A. s

8、tillB. everC. yetD. even5. A. delayB. questionC. regretD. invitation6. A. threwB. placedC. openedD. spotted7 A. selflessB. riskyC. delightfulD. personal8. A. crisisB. dangerC. encounterD. failure9. A. encounterB. followC. consultD. accompany10. A. longingB. gratefulC. concernedD. enthusiastic第二节 语法填

9、空(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，共15分)A阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Thomas Gainsborough was an 18th-century English painter. One of his works, _11_(title) A Portrait of a Young Gentleman, is finally returning to England after 100 years. It will be showing at the National Gallery in

10、London from January to March 2022. Painted in approximately 1770, the painting was nicknamed The Blue Boy because it shows a young boy _12_ (wear) a striking blue outfit. _13_ the major newspapers at the time said is that the painting was “the worlds most beautiful picture”.B阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空

11、白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。I have often thought it would be a blessing if each human being were stricken blind and deaf for a few days at some time during his early adult life._14_ (dark) would make him more appreciatively of sight; silence would teach him the joys of sound. I who am blin

12、d can give one hint to those _15_ see: Use your eyes as if tomorrow you would be stricken blind. And the same method can _16_ (apply) to the other senses. But of all the senses, I am sure that sight must be the most delightful.C阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Globalizat

13、ion is the connection of different parts of the world. The process of globalization is very controversial. Many people say globalization will help people communicate. Aid agencies can respond more quickly _17_a natural disaster. Advanced medicines are more easily and widely available to people who m

14、ay not have been able to afford them. Globalization _18_ (increase) the number of students studying abroad over the past few years. _19_some people worry that Western culture will destroy local cultures around the world. What they fear is that everyone will end up _20_ (eat) hamburgers and pizza.第二部

15、分：阅读理解(共两节，38分)第一节(共14小题;每小题2分，共28分)AOccasions like anniversaries, weddings and reunions call for special event venues （场地）.The following places may have a way out. Theres no need to spend money creating atmosphere at special event venues. Its built right in!Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage415 E. STREET, AN

16、CHORAGE, ALASKA 99501Events, like great music are born of inspiration. Featuring a 13,600-square-foot facility that will seat 275 guests with private event space, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional experience with a rock and roll twist for each of our guests. Business Expo Center1960 S.

17、 ANAHEIM WAY, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92805The Business Expo Center is Orange Countys premier event venue in Anaheim, California. Our flexible 36,000-square-foot expo center is home to space for conferences, trade shows and celebrations. We pride ourselves on providing a memorable experience with excell

18、ent flexibility, services, and cost savings. We wont charge customers for on-site parking and provide high-speed Wi-Fi.Automobile Driving Museum610 LAIRPORT STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245Centrally located in the South Bay beach community of El Segundo, California, the ADM offers a wonderful ve

19、nue for private parties and corporate events. Conveniently located 5 minutes south of LAX, right off the 405 and 105 Freeways, the 610 Lairport space has a vintage feel surrounded by our primary automobile collection. We offer several different venues inside and outside our facility for diverse even

20、ts. To better our service, reservations are needed.Yamashiro Hollywood1999 N. SYCAMORE AVE., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90068Yamashiro Hollywood is a restaurant and therefore, all food and beverages must be handled in house. However, guests are allowed to bring in outside wine and champagne for a corka

21、ge fee.21. What can you do in Business Expo Center?A Enjoy free parking.B. Bring in outside wine.C. Experience a rock and roll twist.D. See some automobile collections.22. Which venue do you need to book in advance?A. Business Expo Center.B. Yamashiro Hollywood.C Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage.D. Automobi

22、le Driving Museum.23. What do the four venues have in common?A. They offer optional places.B. They are open to special events.C. They are located in the same state.D. They enjoy convenient transportation.BIts a Saturday night, the kids are asleep and we have no plans. Before we fall into our routine

23、 and watch a movie, I try to talk my husband into playing a card game. Unconvinced, he continues tapping away on his phone. But just before disappearing into the social media rabbit hole, he has an idea. He looks over me and suggests, “Why dont we try calling one of our friends?”I look at him with r

24、aised brows, as if his suggestion is somewhat ridiculous and perhaps even socially unacceptable. You cant just call someone out of the blue nowright? But then I think again and realize that at one point in time, in the not so distant past, this was the norm. I spent my early teenage years connecting

25、 with friends through a phone that was connected to a wall. It wasnt “smart”, but it allowed me to keep in touch with the latest gossip and news. We would chat for hours, sometimes while I hid under my blanket in order to avoid the chance of being caught by my parents. I could even memorize the phon

26、e numbers of loved ones then. While I did own an address bookand there was always the White Pages, where you could look people up by their namesI had the contact details of special friends, first loves and family members committed to memory. I guess these days, they would be on my “Favorites” list i

27、n my smartphone. Today, many of my “favorite” people are followed from a distance through social media, and even they very rarelyif everwould get an actual call from me. The birth announcement by my oldest friend is received through catching a well-defined bump into a photo that I scroll past. The n

28、ews of a divorce from a couple whom I had considered my second parents when I was in middle school arrives after a photo of a woman led me on a quest for more gossip. Bits of such information, a collection of wonderful, exciting, shocking and also boring news, may have been a part of my digital feed

29、 for years. The idea of actually picking up the phone to reconnect with a long-lost friend is an intimidating oneeven seeing the name of an old friend pop up in an incoming call can feel a little afraid. I ask my husband, “Who would we call?” After tossing around a few names, we agree on some potent

30、ial candidatespeople whose lives have taken them in different directions, but with whom we still share deep friendships.24. How does the author feel about her husbands suggestion at first?A. Surprised.B. Motivated.C. Nervous.D. Excited.25. With the phone, the authors teenage years was_.A. difficult

31、but interestingB. peaceful and meaningfulC. pleasant and unforgettableD. inconvenient but enjoyable26. In the following days, the couple may _.A. share more of their private information with othersB. contact more long-lost friends through social mediaC. have more personal communications with their f

32、riendsD. add more friends names to the contact lists in their phones27. Whats the purpose of the passage?A. To argue for the need of the contact of long-lost friends.B. To remind us to turn to phones to keep in touch with friendsC. To tell us about one of her unforgettable experience.D. To persuade

33、us to follow our friends through the social media.CThe poet Lovelle Drachman once said, “blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”, which is certainly true of people with wanderlust.Wanderlust is derived from a German word meaning a love of hiking and now used to describe the burning

34、 desire to escape the everyday and explore the unfamiliar. Wanderlust is a common, but not universal experience. What makes some people catch that travel bug while others are apparently unaffected?One theory is to do with our genes. Scientific research has identified a variant of the DRD4 gene that

35、affects sensitivity to dopamine(多巴胺), the neuro-transmitter often released in the brain when we do something we enjoy. Actually, its not that the 7R version of the DRD4 specifically creates a thirst for travel, but people with the 7R variant are less sensitive to that delicious dopamine hit.So simpl

36、e things that bring other people pleasure, like a jog in the park or a cheeky chocolate treat, might not cut it for them, which makes those with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to be risk takers to get increased dopamine levels. Thats why DRD4-7R has been called the wanderlust gene. Other r

37、esearches have also linked the same 7R variant to far riskier behaviors, such as addiction and offensive behavior. By comparison, the strong sudden desire to go travelling seems like the better end of the Theory of Evolution.But another theory looks at the psychology of living in our inter-connected

38、 human society, one in which we are constantly aware of what friends and social media influencers are doing and keep comparing ourselves to them in two distinct ways. Upwards social comparisons, comparing ourselves to those we see as more successful than us. And downward social comparisons, comparin

39、g ourselves to those we see as worse off than us. In the age of social media, its very easy to compare ourselves unfavorably with the idealized version. How can we compete with influencers, with their perfectly dark brown legs on neat and clean white sand, and their once in a lifetime sunsets over M

40、achu Picchu?Whether the motivation to explore the world is genetic, psychological or something else, there are far more harmful hobbies than the desire to explore the world. Venturing outside your comfort zone, to learn about new cultures, meet people you might otherwise never have had the chance to

41、 meet, and finally, learn who you are in different situations. Sounds like a life well-lived. As the novelist Jack Kerouac said, “Because in the end, you wont remember the time you spent in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.”28. The underlined phrase “catch that travel bug”

42、 in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_A. be crazy about travellingB. be curious about travellingC. escape daily life by travellingD. experience common travelling29. Why are people with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to have wanderlust?A. Because they are more fascinated by risks and unf

43、amiliar things.B. Because the 7R variant cause them to be less sensitive to dopamine hit.C. Because they have comparatively higher level of dopamine than other people.D. Because the 7R variant, also called wanderlust gene, helps create a craving for travelling.30. The author will probably agree to t

44、he statement that _A. a well-lived life doesnt involve venturing outside comfortable zoneB. the 7R variant is inevitably linked with some more risky behavior such as addictionC. people tend to forget their daily routine, but adventures really leave footprints in their heartsD. when people compare th

45、emselves with less successful ones, it may give rise to mixed feelingsDAfter years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lack

46、ed either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together. Together, these deep human urges（驱策力）count for much more than ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the groun

47、d. Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, Why? Why? Why?Fortunately, curiosity and discontent dont have to be learned. We are born with them and need only recapture them. The great man, said Mencius（孟子）, is he who does not lose his childs heart. Yet most o

48、f us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires restful average. It encourages us to occupy our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied. Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation.

49、 But once having met and liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake. How should you start? Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who coul

50、dnt arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it. How she is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement. One way to begin is to answer your own excuses. You havent any special ability? Most people dont; there are only a few geniuses. You havent any ti

51、me? Thats good because its always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wrote parts of Uncle Toms Cabin while cooking. Youre too old? Remember that Thomas Costain was 57 when he published his first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she

52、was 78. However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for youll never be more alive than you are at this moment.31. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to _.A. propose a definitionB. make a comparisonC. reach a conclusionD. present an argument32. What does the exam

53、ple of Galileo tell us?A. Trial and error leads to the finding of truth.B. Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious.C. Creativity results from challenging authority.D. Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore.33. What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent?A. Observe the unknown

54、 around you.B. Develop a questioning mind.C. Lead a life of adventure.D. Follow the fashion.34. What could be the best title of the passage?A. Curious Minds Never Feel ContentedB. Reflections on Human NatureC. The Keys to AchievementD. Never Too Late to Learn第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，共10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填

55、入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。A study revealed that, in most occasions, the outcome on a given task can be improved when two people have helped each other instead of working on their own. As early as 1624 John Donne has already popularized the phrase “No man is an island”. And this is especially

56、 true, be it in the workplace, in doing scientific research, or working in events. One of the benefits of cooperation is that people can pool together their skills and wisdom towards a common aim. Because of this, they have a higher chance of being more successful. _35_Teamwork promotes diversity. T

57、he very nature of teamwork requires a group of people from various backgrounds to come together and share their thinking. _36_ This level of diversity generates cultural understanding, increased communication through collective knowledge of approaches and a larger resource of opinions._37_ Working w

58、ithin a team helps us to create an environment which inspires collective knowledge, resources and skills. Consequently, this allows us to pick some ideas and to reflect on our own way of thinking. Teamwork also encourages self-improvement because it helps us to expand our horizons and make better us

59、e of our own intrinsic capabilities. And since self-improvement helps us in seeking better ways to perform our role within a team, it improves both the efficiency and productivity of the team as a whole.Completion of task becomes easy. Each member has unique skills to help with the project. _38_ For

60、 example, you may ask one person to do research, another to take charge of social media marketing, and another to look after delivery. Teamwork can get the most of each persons strengths._39_ For instance, tackling about climate change by researchers who come from different disciplines (学科) could po

61、tentially lead to ground-breaking researches. In the traditional research world, one researcher pursued a theme over several decades. However, academia is fostering a fresh research culture, whereby academic works advance through the creation of interdisciplinary research.A. Teamwork encourages heal

62、thy competition.B It promotes peer learning and self-improvement.C. So a task can be assigned based on a persons skills and expertise.D. There are many benefits we can gain out of teamwork and cooperation.E. The seeds of creativity and innovation spring from the exchange of ideas.F. As a result, dif

63、ferent opinions and problem-solving methods can be formed.G. Cooperation has several benefits including shared risk, resources and knowledge.第三部分：书面表达(共两节，32分)第一节：阅读表达(4小题;第40、41小题各2分，第42小题3分，第43小题5分，共12分)阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。When I was a kid, there was only one way my parents would let me stay home

64、 from school and that was if I had a high fever. Most of my friends could stay home due to a stomachache or a mild fever but not me I had to be dying in order to stay home. By the way, my parents are both doctors. My parents used to say that they were teaching me how to have a good work ethic (职业道德)

65、. I didnt understand the connection until last week.The other day I was on the train and sat behind a young man who was complaining to his friend about his life. He went on for twenty minutes about how his passion in life was to make movies, but he wouldnt pursue it because he had no clue if he coul

66、d make enough money and he didnt want to waste time because it would take years to make it big. He then admitted to thinking about buying stocks by borrowing money because he thought he could easily make six figures within one year. His friend agreed with him and said, “The stock is good because you

67、 can make tons of money and only work for a short time.”I think they were indulging (沉溺) in the wildest fantasy. Many people these days dont realize that when things seem to happen immediately, it is only because a lot of effort, determination and time have gone into them and it isnt due to some mir

68、aculous (不可思议的) event. The easier it looks, the more hours go into it. There is no excuse for laziness.Looking at the two young men, all of a sudden I was having a flashback of being ten years old and watching the television show Fame.In the show the dance teacher told her students, “If you want fam

69、e, fame costs and heres how you start paying for it in sweat.” Every time we watched that show, my dad would proudly say how right the teacher was because in order to succeed you have to work hard.40. Why did the young man on the train give up his dream of making movies? _41. What will it take to ma

70、ke lots of money in a short time in authors opinion? _42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. The authors father thought that in order to succeed we can rely on some miraculous event. _43. Do you agree with the authors opinion? Give your reasons. (about 40 words)_第二节书面表达(20 分)44. 假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华，你校学生会邀请了某大学外教Mr. White下周末来校做关于中西文化差异的讲座，现因新冠疫情（COVID-19）无法正常举行，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：1. 表示歉意并说明原因；2. 提出新的解决方案并征求意见。词数：100词左右，开头结尾已经给出，不计入总词数Dear Mr. White, I am Li Hua, Chairman of Students Union of Hongxing High School. _ Yours, Li Hua