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2023 年下学期期中考试试卷
高三英语
满分：150分 时量：120分钟
(温馨提示：请将答案写在答题卡上)
第一部分 听力技能（两节，共20小題，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. When will the speakers get to Sydney?
A. On December 17. B. On December 20. C. On December 23.
2. What would the man like to read about in the newspaper?
A. Entertainment. B. Sports. C. Local news.
3. What will the man probably do tonight?
A. Make a phone call. B. Travel to New York. C. Go out for dinner.
4. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Chew gum instead. B. Smoke less. C. See a doctor.
5. Where will the man’s family stay for the longest time?
A. In Austria. B. In Italy. C. In Switzerland.
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
三个选项中出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。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
两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. When will the man have a meeting?
A. At 11:00 am. B. At 12:00 noon. C. At 2:00 pm.
7. here does this conversation probably take place?
A. At a hotel. B. At a clothes store. C. At a tailor’s shop.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When did the woman start running?
A. During high school. B. During primary school. C. During college.
9. What does the woman think of running in the countryside?
A. Awful. B. Hard. C. Pleasant.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where did the woman buy her mountain bike?
A. In Finchley. B. In Hammersmith. C. In Kilburn.
11. How will the man probably go to the bike shop?
A. By bus. B. By motorbike. C. By underground.
12. What does the woman want the man to buy for her?
A. Bike lights. B. A water bottle. C. Cycling shorts.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Doctor and patient. B. Professor and student. C. Boss and employee.
14. How long has the woman been at her present job?
学科网（北京）股份有限公司A. About one months. B. About six months. C. About one year.
15. Where does the woman work?
A. In a tech company. B. In a hospital. C. At a university.
16. What is the man’s advice?
A. Finding a new job. B. Taking some medicine. C. Working out more often.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What used to happen to the speaker?
A. She was late for work.
B. She forgot to lock the door.
C. She forgot the doctor’s appointment.
18. Which schedule should include time for activities?
A. A weekly schedule. B.A master schedule. C.A daily schedule.
19. When did the speaker begin to make daily schedules?
A. Three weeks ago. B. Two months ago. C. Three months ago.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A. When to use schedules.
B. How to make use of schedules.
C. Where to write down schedules.
第二部分 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，从每题所给的四个
选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Portugal’s Most Beautiful Seaside Destinations
The long coastline of Portugal is extraordinarily diverse. Wind your way along it and
you will find true Portugal, its history, its heart and its soul.
Cascais
Originally a little white-washed fishing village, Cascais became a summer residence for
wealthy noblemen in the late 19th century. It is now a busy, modern town, but along its
shoreline, it still has palatial villas (富丽堂皇的别墅)，many of which have been
turned into hotels, and its pretty town square and old streets have kept their character.
Comporta
This little village has , until recently ,been a secret of the experts. With hotels now
starting to open, the locals make the most of it before the crowds come. Blue water washes
such picture-perfect white sands that it’s hard to believe you’re in Europe: walk the beach at
sunset, or weave your way on horseback through the green rice fields before a meal of the
freshest of fish on the seashore.
Zambujeira do Mar
Standing between the fierce Atlantic and the plains of the Alentejo, the little fishing
village of Zambujeira do Mar has one of the region’s most beautiful beaches, backed by high
rock cliffs. For five days in August, one of Portugal’s biggest youth music festivals, MEO
Sudoeste , is held here.
Lagos
White-washed Lagos manages to maintain its character and charm while offering lively
nightlife to the locals and tourists. An important naval center in the 15th century, Lagos was
also the capital of the Algarve from1576-1756. Extensively damaged in the 1755 earthquake,
the town now consists of mostly18th-and-19th-century buildings. Visit Santo Antonio Church
学科网（北京）股份有限公司for its blue and white tiles and gilded (镀金的) woodwork.
21. Which place is still a secret destination known by experts?
A. Lagos. B. Comporta. C. Cascais. D. Zambujeira do
Mar.
22. What is special about Zambujeira do Mar?
A. It is a remote village. B. It faces the Pacific Ocean.
C. It hosts a music festival. D. It lies on high rock cliffs.
23. When were most of the existing constructions in Lagos built?
A. 14-15th centuries. B. 15-16th centuries.
C. 16-17th centuries. D. 18-19th centuries.
B
Ed Jackson’s team were trying to climb to the top of a Himalayan mountain.
However, weeks after they set off, they were stranded there overnight without water,
food or tents at a temperature of about －30℃.They took turns to keep each other
awake in case they fell asleep and did not wake up again.
Actually, that night on the mountain top was not the first time that Jackson had been
close to death.
Five years ago, while still a professional rugby player, Jackson broke his neck in a
challenge, which nearly killed him. Jackson was told by doctors that he was likely to face life
in a wheelchair. He was forced to retire from playing rugby.
Luckily, Jackson managed to discard his wheelchair six months after the accident. To
mark the first anniversary of his accident, Jackson set himself the goal of climbing Mount
Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, even though he was still using two crutches then.
He tried to climb many higher mountains after that. Four years later, he found himself in the
Himalayas.
The challenges that Jackson faced in the mountains have had a great impact on his
recovery both physically and mentally. Jackson realized that others might benefit, too. So he
started the charity Millimeters to Mountains (M2M) with his wife Lois and his friend Oily
Barkley. It takes beneficiaries who have suffered physical or psychological injuries in
challenges around the world, allowing them to access the healing power of nature.
Jackson says, “I once lost hope in life because of my bad condition, thinking there was
nothing I could do. But hopefully what I’m doing, what we’re doing with the charity and what
our beneficiaries are proving can give anyone the hope that they can turn their life around, no
matter how discouraging it might seem at that moment.”
24. What do the first two paragraphs mainly talk about?
A. Jackson was tired of ball games.
B. Jackson was no stranger to suffering in life.
C. Jackson was well respected for his survival skills.
D. Jackson was advised to do exercise by his doctors.
25. What does the underlined word “ discard” probably mean in the third paragraph?
A. Give up. B. Figure out. C. Move on. D. Look through.
26. Why did Jackson start M2M?
A. To educate sports lovers.
B. To raise money for the disabled.
C. To encourage safe mountain climbing.
D. To help people with similar experiences.
27. What kind of person is Jackson probably?
A. Enthusiastic but impolite. B. Creative but impatient.
C. Adventurous and inspiring. D. Responsible and humorous.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司C
In a global report of lake colour, researchers estimate that roughly one-third of Earth’s
lakes are blue. But, should average summer air temperatures rise by a few degrees, some of
those clear waters could turn a cloudy green or brown, the Learn reports in the Sept.28
Geophysical Research Letters.
The changing colours could change how people use those waters and offer clues
about the stability of lake ecosystems. Compared with blue lakes, green or brown
lakes have more algae and organic matter, says Xiao Yang, a hydrologist (水文专家)
at Southern Methodist University.
Lakes in places with average summer air temperatures that were below 19° Celsius were
more likely to be blue than lakes with warmer summers. That’s because warmer water helps
algae bloom more, which changes the properties of the water.
Yang and colleagues used satellite photos from 2013 to 2020 to analyze the colour of
more than 85, 000 lakes around the world. Because storms and seasons can temporarily affect
a lake’s colour, the researchers focused on the most frequent colour observed for each lake
over the seven-year period. The researchers also created an interactive online map that can be
used to explore the colours of these lakes. The approach is “ super cool, ” the researchers say.
These satellite data are “ just so powerful. ”
If some lakes do become less blue, people will probably lose some of the resources they
have come to value, O’Reilly says, who is an ecologist at Illinois State University. Lakes are
often used for drinking water, food or recreation. If the water has more algae, it could be
unappealing for play or more costly to clean for drinking. But the colour changes wouldn’t
necessarily mean that the lakes are any less healthy. “Humans don’t value lots of algae in a
lake, but if you’re a certain type of fish species, you might be like ‘this is great,’ ” O’Reilly
says.
28. What can we learn about the lakes’ colour change according to the text?
A. It is caused by water pollution.
B. It does harm to the growth of algae.
C. It results from the temperature increase.
D. It can disturb the stability of lake ecosystems.
29. How was the research conducted?
A. By doing field investigation.
B. By analyzing long-term satellite data.
C. By researching previous studies.
D. By observing the daily colour of the lakes.
30. Which word best describes O’Reilly’s attitude to the colour change?
A. Objective. B. Doubtful. C. Unconcerned. D. Favourable.
31. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To call on people to protect lakes.
B. To introduce a new research method.
C. To provide solutions to lakes’ colour change.
D. To present the outcome of a research.
D
There’s a continuing controversy over whether electric vehicles should produce
sounds to let the blind and other pedestrians know they’re on the scene. Some think
those sounds should be standardized—like the “beep, beep, beep” of heavy machinery
backing up, so you’ll think " something heavy is coming this way" when you hear it—and
some think any sound will do.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司This is a serious subject. Plug-in hybrid cars (插电式混合动力车) and battery
electric vehicles are super-quiet, and a study at the University of California, Riverside
concludes that people listening to recordings on headphones can hear a regular gas car
coming from 28 feet away, but a hybrid in battery mode only when it’s 7 feet away.
In response, the European Union has put new rules into play: all new electric vehicle
models must have a sound-producing device, which sounds like a traditional engine. Starting
in 2021,all new electric vehicles of any model have had the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
or AVAS. That sound comes into play when the car is traveling backwards or when it’s
traveling at less than 12 miles an hour - speeds at which cars are more likely to be mixing
with pedestrians.
That’s a nice start, say representatives for the blind, but more is needed." We’re calling
on the government to take this announcement further by requiring AVAS on all existing
electric and hybrid vehicles and ensuring drivers have them switched on," John Welsman,
guide dog owner and Guide Dogs staff member, said in a statement.
Drivers in most eases have the ability to shut off the device when needed. My guess is
that they will eventually be standardized so your mind will automatically register “electric
car” when you hear it. And that’s probably a good thing to reduce the mayhem(混乱)on the
roads.
32. How does the author show “electric cars are quiet” in Paragraph 2?
A. By making a classification. B. By making a comparison.
C. By analyzing cause and effect. D. By setting down general rules.
33. What can be learned about the AVAS?
A. It was developed by the European Union.
B. It was designed for inexperienced drivers.
C. It consists of a sound-producing device and an engine.
D. It warns pedestrians of the coming of an electric car.
34. What does John Welsman think of the new rules?
A. They are too strict for drivers. B. They are too complex to follow.
C. They need further improvement. D. They hardly allow for any flexibility.
35. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A. Problems with electric cars
B. A new type of electric car on sale
C. Electric cars with a standardized sound-producing device
D. Quiet electric cars
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。
Ready to take a gap year? A “Gap Year” is a period of time when a student takes a
break before going to university. It is often spent travelling or working. 3 6 .
Gap years are popular with European and Australian students, but remain less popular in
America. However, in recent years, more and more American students are preparing for
college by taking a gap year. The advantages of taking a gap year are as follows:
3 7
Although you don’t have to go abroad to experience gap years, most gap year students
catch the chance to travel abroad. You are able to work out who you are and what you are for.
The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons. You can learn more about
the world and get to know yourself better.
Face challenges and have fun
学科网（北京）股份有限公司A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation, but also a time to face challenges. Gap
year students usually work, volunteer or take service projects. You have to learn how to get
along in the real world. This process isn’t always easy, but it is an important part of growing
up. 3 8 .
Save money and improve your college admission chances
There’s a common thought that gap years are only for rich students, but it’s not true.
Actually, taking a gap year can save your money. Gap year students often take a part- time
job. Besides, at the end of a gap year, students are much more likely to know what to study in
college. 3 9 .
40 . Both of them are excellent and have high grades. However, one student has
much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation. Who do you think the admission
officer will choose?
A. Learn about the world and yourself
B. Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun
C. Check out your gap year choices before making the right decision
D. It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills
E. Imagine an admission officer trying to admit only one between two students
F. More students than ever before are taking a gap year before going to university
G. Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and
money playing
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填
入空白处的最佳选项。
I was waiting in a checkout line. A woman and two boys were ahead of me. At the cash
desk, a white-haired man had begun to 41 his goods. Then came the 42
.Sometimes it's a customer with multiple coupons(优惠券), or someone who forgot to 43
a piece of fruit. Fair enough. One waited.
But today, it was something else. The man didn't have 44 money. So he began
the process of choosing which 45 to keep and which to hand back. He 46 over
each one before keeping or abandoning it. We waited. The line became longer.
Eventually, his 47 came to an end. The man turned back to us as he left, 48
and apologetic. We 49 off his chagrin (懊恼). It could happen to anyone.
But I had no idea just how 50 the family of three ahead of me were until their turn
came. The woman asked the cashier to add all the 51 goods to her bill as quickly as
possible. Then the two boys 52 through the exit with the small bag of groceries. When
they returned, it was clear that their mission had been 53 .
Then I realized all it took to witness this flash of 54 was waiting a little longer in a
checkout line. I could have caught the bus. But I felt so 55 on my feet that I walked
home instead.
41. A. bag B. list C. check D. receive
42. A. attempt B. barrier C. intention D. mission
43. A. fetch B. slice C. weigh D. taste
44. A. enough B. pocket C. extra D. bonus
45. A. tools B. items C. drinks D. snacks
46. A. doubted B. glanced C. shifted D. paused
47. A. delay B. evaluation C. checkup D. selection
学科网（北京）股份有限公司48. A. thrilled B. anxious C. embarrassed D. satisfied
49. A. blew B. waved C. cut D. kicked
50. A. helpless B. sympathetic C. patient D. annoyed
51. A. expensive B. thrown-away C. left-behind D. major
52.A. rushed B. slipped C. walked D. moved
53.A. accomplished B. failed C. postponed D. started
54.A. tenderness B. courage C. kindness D. tolerance
55.A. careful B. heavy C. clumsy D. light
第二节 语法填空（共10分；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Decorative stove artwork attracts a growing number of 56 (admire), who enjoy
the memories it evokes, Yang Feiyue reports. The distinctive art form in Jiaxing 57
(list) as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.
An old wooden stove, 58 (bear) rich vivid images, took center stage at a
village Spring Festival gala in Jiaxing，Zhejiang Province，in early February. The
images feature historical and legendary figures, fairy tales , animals and flowers, all
of 59 are depicted in bright colors and have a way of claiming attention from
viewers.
It was once common for farmhouses, especially those along the lower reaches of
the Yangtze River， 60 (have) a zaotou that was painted with floral figures.
Locals burned firewood and straw in it to cook 61 gas burners or microwave
ovens were available.“Historical evidence shows the art has 62 history of at least
300 years,” says Zhao from Haiyan’s Tongyuan town.
Most of those engaged 6 3 zaotou painting were bricklayers in rural areas where
they were often hired by villagers to build a mud stove in 64 ( they) new home. Tools
used to produce such art included a selection of brushes, rulers, and paint. As people’s
aesthetic appreciation grew, watercolors were applied, mostly red, yellow and blue. “But no
matter what material is used, the stove painting is always 65 (symbol) and harbors
good wishes for the owners,” Zhao says.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
你是校英语文学社社长李华,准备召集社团成员开会,讨论如何响应学校拟举行的以
“和谐校园”为主题的系列活动。请写一份邮件,通知大家开会,内容包括:
(1) 会议起因;
(2) 会议主题;
(3) 会议时间、地点。
注意: (1) 写作词数应为80左右;
(2) 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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