大兴区 2023-2024 学年高三上学期期中
第一部分:知识运用(共三节,共 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,掌握其大意,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
On August 23rd, my son was out mountain biking with his teacher and friends. As usual, we were waiting at home with lunch ready. At 12:15, he still hadn’t ______ (1). Then, we got the call that he was badly hurt.
We ______ (2) up the mountain in the car. He was in the kind of pain you never want to see. We got him to the hospital for X-rays to be told his collarbone(锁骨) was broken. Collarbones are incredibly ______ (3) to treat, as you can’t just put them in a cast (石膏).
We got him a “figure-of-8” support that keeps both his shoulders aligned (成一直线) . It was the best ______ (4) for making sure the bone grew back straight. Sleeping was very painful for him, and in the next few months everything came crashing down. No ______ (5) . No activity.______ (6) birthday party plans. We got into a new normal at home. We found other things for him to do that weren’t ______ (7) , such as reading and making artwork.
I would never ______ (8) an injury on anyone; yet, it is an immediate way to learn how to be patient with life, with the ______ (9) , and with each other. My biggest lesson has been that my child may have learned more from this injury than anything else he’s gone through this year, and, ______ (10) , it will serve him for life.
1. A. turned about B. got through C. shown up D. set out
2. A. walked B. cycled C. flew D. raced
3. A. tricky B. likely C. ready D. rapid
4. A. Evidence B. option C. Goal D. reward
5. A. Dreams B. Medicines C. sports D. books
6. A. Canceled B. Mentioned C. Designed D. Threatened
7. A. original B. behavioral C. spiritual D. physical
8. A. base B. focus C. blame D. wish
9. A. training B. lesson C. body D. party
10. A. regretfully B. hopefully C. randomly D. Suddenly
第二节语法填空(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,共 15 分)
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。
A
The most impressive class Joe has ever had is the English literature class about Charlotte’s Web last semester.
________ (11) struck him most was the teacher’s passion for literature. Her plot explanation, character analysis and theme extraction helped him see the novel in a new light. Apart from her in-depth exploration, she also involved the students in a discussion, ________ (12) (encourage) them to share and comment. Joe was amazed at how engaged he was and how much he learned. He even left the class feeling________ (13) (motivate) to major in literature in future.
B
My time was my own after the afternoon board, Saturdays, and I was accustomed to putting it in on a little sail-boat on the bay. One day I ventured too far, and________ (14) (carry) out to sea. Just at nightfall, when hope was about gone, I was picked up by a small boat which was bound for London. It was a long and________ (15) (storm) voyage, and they made me work my passage without pay, as a common sailor. When I stepped ashore in London my clothes were ragged and shabby, and I had only a dollar in my pocket. This money________ (16) (feed) and sheltered me twenty-four hours. During the next twenty-four I went without food and shelter.
C
Mid-Autumn Festival, or Mid-autumn Day, is the second grandest festival in China after the Chinese New Year. It is named so for that it is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, ________ (17) is always in the middle of the autumn season in China.
The day is also known as the Moon Festival. In Chinese culture, full moon________ (18) (symbolize) reunion, so that they reunite with their families________ (19) celebrations. They worship the moon together, appreciate the moon together, enjoy reunion dinner and even share one mooncake________ (20) (celebrate) the reunion.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节,38 分)
第一节(共 14 小题;每小题 2 分,共 28 分)
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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Want good luck in 2023 Hit the kitchen. Throughout the world, New Year’s day means celebrating with traditional foods. For your holiday menu, greet the new year with the following foods.
Fish
The Chinese eat fish because the word for “fish” sounds like the word for “a large quantity”. But in other cultures, the custom results from the practicality of cod s (鳕鱼) easy preservation. Among the fishy dishes out there are: boiled cod in Denmark, dried salted cod in Italy, and seafood salad in Sweden.
Grapes
In the early 1900s, Spanish grape growers had a good harvest, and there was born a tradition. When the clock strikes midnight, revelers (狂欢者) pick up a grape for every strike, with each of the twelve grapes representing a month of the coming year. If the particular grape is especially sweet, you can expect an especially happy month matching which grape it was. For example, if the second grape was sweeter than the rest, your February will bring you much happiness.
Beans
Speaking of money, it couldn’t hurt to pair cash with coins. That’s the idea behind eating foods that are small and round. Italians and Germans eat small beans, while the Japanese prefer sweet black beans. In the American South, eating black-eyed peas is thought to bring success, a tradition which started with Sephardi Jews who moved to Georgia in the 1700s.
Cake
What’s a meal without dessert The meal for the New Year’s Day, commonly a round cake completes the meal. You’ll find pastries ( 油酥糕点 ) in the Netherlands, Poland and Italy. Some cultures hide a meaningful treasure within, and whoever gets it is guaranteed a great year. In Greece, look out for a coin; in Scandinavia, a nut is buried in rice pudding.
21. According to the text, which of the following is TRUE
A. The custom of eating fish has its origin in China.
B. Spanish grapes were used to celebrate a good harvest.
C. Small and round beans were used as a kind of coins.
D. The meal for the New Year’s Day often ends up with a round cake.
22. The dishes mentioned in the text.
A. symbolize good fortune B. promote national development
C. are beneficial to a balanced diet D. are popular throughout the world
23. In which column of a magazine can you most probably find this text
A. Food recipes. B. Historical stories.
C. Traffic and holidays. D. Culture and customs.
B
Paula Perry has a multi-page spreadsheet (电子数据表) titled “Squirrels”, which details the health and wellness of tiny, injured baby squirrels she keeps in her house.
Perry keeps careful notes on the more than 70 struggling baby squirrels she has rescued and rehabilitated (使康复) over the past 13 years at her home.
“They’re tiny little helpless things, and they’ll die,” said Perry, 62, who, appropriately, is known around her neighborhood as the “Squirrel Lady”.
Perry’s squirrel rescue efforts started in 2010, when her neighbor spotted a baby squirrel hanging from a tree. Perry did what seemed obvious to her: She brought the 3 week old squirrel in for medical assistance. “I could tell he was seriously injured,” said Perry. She took him to a local vet that offers wildlife care. While at the vet’s, Perry struck up a conversation with Trish Styles, a veterinary technician, who told her about wildlife rehabilitators—people who volunteer to house ailing (有病的) wild animals, and nurse them back to health. On the spot, Perry decided to become one.
“They chew your electrical wires, which they do,” she said. “A lot of people don’t like squirrels because they’re quite destructive. I don’t care. I love them.” Although squirrels can have bad effect on homes and telephone lines and are therefore considered pests, they are not as destructive as rats and mice. They also serve an important ecological function and have been called “nature’s gardeners”, since they regularly bury seeds—which helps to expand forest diversity and growth.
As she helps the baby squirrels heal and grow, they bring her joy. Letting a squirrel go can sometimes be sad, she said, but it also gives her a sense of pride and purpose. “You can tell when they’re ready to release, because they go crazy in the cage,” she explained. Often, though, they come back to visit her—which, she said, is a major thrill. She keeps pecans and walnuts on hand to supply them with snacks. “I think they recognize my voice,” Perry said, adding that she can recognize them, too. “I always know that it’s one of mine.”
24. Why is Perry called “Squirrel Lady”
A. She likes to take squirrels as pets.
B. She keeps track of squirrels in the wild.
C. She attends to the injured squirrels carefully.
D. She has food in store for squirrels at any time.
25. What did Perry decide to become when chatting with Styles
A. A medical assistant. B. A volunteer at a clinic.
C. A vet technician. D. A wildlife rehabilitator.
26. Why do a lot of people dislike squirrels
A. They eat up the seeds of plants.
B. They often cause damage at home.
C. They love burying telephone lines secretly.
D. They usually destroy forest diversity and growth.
27. What shows a squirrel’s desire for being released
A. Their uneasiness in the cage. B. Their reluctance to eat snacks.
C. Their keeping motionless all day. D. Their letting out sharp sounds.
C
Below are several things that will have happened by the mid-point of this century—both for the good and bad.
Right now, people are focused on AI potentially causing job losses—but the reality could be far worse. George Stakhov said, “By 2050, AI will have profoundly(深刻地) reshaped the world. There is a dark AI future where those who control AI will gain huge power, while 99 percent of the population will be disenfranchised(剥夺权利) .The AI lords will control the world’s data and turn the rest of us into their serfs. The alternative is a bright AI scenario, where everyone benefits from AI through better healthcare, faster transport and less pollution.”
Futurist and former Google engineer Ray Kurzweil says that people will merge with machines by 2025. In an event he describes as the “Singularity”, Kurzweil predicts that by 2045, people will connect their brains to machines. “I have set a date for the Singularity in 2045, which is when we will increase our effective intelligence a billionfold by merging with the intelligence we have created.”
Alien-hunting astronomer Seth Shostak bet fellow astronomers a cup of coffee that we should find aliens within two dozen years. That means we could be in contact with ET by 2036. Shostak has since doubled down on his prediction, saying that newer measurements suggest there could be billions of Earth-like worlds. That means if the Earth is the only place with life, it’s like a winner in a lottery where the odds are a billion to one. That may be the strongest argument for life in space.
Soaring humidity (湿度) and heat will lead to heatwaves where it is almost impossible for humans to survive outdoors in areas including South Asia, the Persian Gulf, and the Red Sea. By 2070, this will also be true in areas of Brazil and China. “Wet bulb” temperatures refer to conditions where temperature and humidity are high, making it hard to survive outdoors. Humans can survive temperatures of up to 50℃ when humidity is low, but in high humidity, humans cannot survive because there is no way to cool down by sweating. Even extremely strong and fit people die within hours. Large areas of the Earth might be uninhabitable.
28. What is the dark AI future according to George Stakhov
A. AI will hold power over humans. B. Humans will earn a basic low wage.
C. Humans will have to serve as AI’s masters. D. AI will become the owner of the Earth.
29. What is Shostak’s attitude towards the existence of aliens
A. Doubtful. B. Approving. C. Cautious. D. Negative.
30. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Heatwaves occur in most areas in the world.
B. High humidity causes people to sweat a lot.
C. Huge areas of the Earth might be uninhabitable.
D. People can’t live in low humidity for a long time.
D
If you’ve ever worried that we’ve solved all the mysteries of nature, fear not. Minnesota’s Devil’s Kettle Falls has been attracting hikers and geologists for generations. At the falls, along Lake Superior’s North shore, a river forks at a rock outcrop. While one side runs down a two-step stone bank and continues on like a normal waterfall, the other side vanishes into a deep hole and disappears—apparently forever.
And this baffling situation only gets strange when geologists start explaining Devil’s Kettle. Consider, for instance, the sheer quantity of water pouring into the kettle every minute of every day. While the idea of some kind of broad, underground river is an exciting device in movies, the reality is that those sorts of deep caves are rare.
Another idea is that millions of years ago, a hollow lava tube may have formed beneath the falls, in the subsurface layer of basalt (玄武岩) . Over time, the theory suggests, the falling water eroded (侵蚀) the surface and fell straight down into the ancient lava tube, providing wide-open access to the floor of Lake Superior. Again, there are problems with this theory, because no lava tubes have ever been found in any of the hundreds of exposed basalt beds in the area.
In February 2017, scientists said that water that disappears into the rock at Devil’s Kettle resurges in the stream below the falls. To confirm the theory, scientists plan on conducting a dye trace during a low-water flow period. They’ll pour a vegetable-based dye into the pothole and watch where the dye resurfaces. This is a fluorescent (发荧光的) , biodegradable dye that’s noticeable at 10 parts per billion, so the scientists will use only a few quarts.
“What we think is happening is the water is going in the kettle, and coming up pretty close to immediately downstream of the falls,” Green said.
Green admits that if the dye is found below the falls like the scientists suspect, then much of the Devil’s Kettle Falls mystery will be gone. “There’s a little bit of that,” he said, “that folks aren’t going to stand there and wonder. But it will still be a fascinating spot, and a beautiful spot.”
31. What is the purpose of writing the first paragraph
A. To explain the formation of waterfalls.
B. To introduce a mysterious natural phenomenon.
C. To describe a beautiful landscape scene.
D. To recommend an unusual waterfall to readers.
32. What does the underlined word “baffling” mean
A. Astonishing. B. Interesting. C. Puzzling. D. Challenging.
33. What can we infer from the 2017 theory
A. It hasn’t been proved yet. B. It is considered ridiculous.
C. It is deeply doubted. D. It is supported fully in evidence.
34. What is the most suitable title for the text
A. The exploration of Devil’s Kettle Falls
B. The disappearance of Devil’s Kettle Falls
C. The truth behind Devil’s Kettle Falls
D. The mystery of Devil’s Kettle Falls
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 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 seasons change, you can do the same with your wellness routine. When winter comes, you can adapt your seasonal healthy habits to suit your surroundings. Whether you live in a cold climate or closer to the warm place, you can use the change in seasons as an opportunity to stay healthy. 35
Fuel your body with winter vegetables. If you live in a climate with four seasons, only the strong survive when it comes to vegetables. Why not take advantage of the season by eating what grows at this time of year Vegetables and leafy greens come packed with nutrients. 36
Focus on mental health. Often, well-being focuses more on the physical side of staying healthy. 37 Winter is an especially crucial time to care for your mental health, as limited sunshine and time outside can lead to seasonal mood decline.
Try something new to stay active. Wintertime can mean shorter days and colder temperatures. This can often put staying active on the back burner, especially with unpleasant temperatures outside. Why not take the change in seasons as an opportunity to try something new 38 The exercise may help balance your mood, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve sleep.
39 Volunteering may improve mental health and could reduce depression. What do you have to offer to help others Often during the winter holidays, organizations run seasonal donations, like collecting canned goods, blankets, and clothing. You could look for more hands-on ways to get involved. Even just a small act of kindness this winter can go a long way, both for your mental health and the well-being of others.
A. Commit to an act of kindness.
B. But mental health is just as important.
C. Why don’t you eat enough vegetables
D. Here are some winter wellness routines.
E. This can help you keep your wellness in winter.
F. Maybe you can enjoy cold outdoor activities, like skiing.
G. Look for local winter vegetables native to your area at a local famer’s market.
第三部分书面表达(共两节,32 分)
第一节(共 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。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
Just as noise pollution negatively impacts human health, it also affects wildlife. It can affect animal communication, their abilities to find food and impact where they live. A recent study published in Biology Letters found that human-created noise is affecting a wide range of animals. Noise pollution is caused by cars, trucks, airplanes, ships, factories, industrial activities and sounds from cities, among others. Researchers found that wildlife in many different land and water ecosystems showed significant responses to human-created noise.
For example, bats use ultrasonic sound waves to get around and to find food. However, noise pollution affects this and causes them to spend more time and energy locating their food source. Shipping lanes in the UK can be deafening to harbor seals, and noises from ships are seriously impacting killer whales ability to find food and avoid potential dangers, according to episode 2 of CBC s Killers: J pod on the brink(边缘). And it’s no secret that many human-created conditions, like noise, are changing the behavior of birds. You may be surprised to learn that plants are also impacted, since pollinators(传粉昆虫) often relocate to quieter areas.
Not unlike the impact of light pollution on insects, noise pollution is causing change. It can change the types of species living in many different ecosystems, which in turn impacts the functions of these areas, according to The Guardian.
The good news is that if noise is reduced or simply turned off, it more or less removes the issue. The impact does not remain in the same way as other forms of pollution, like plastic or chemicals. And efforts are already underway in Canada.
BC Ferries is working to lessen the effects of underwater noise, especially along ferry routes that pass through critical habitats. WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Canada is encouraging the federal government to increase protective measures in the Arctic. They’re also working with international colleagues to address the increase of noise in the region as a result of new shipping routes.
While these initiatives demonstrate progress, tightening rules and regulations around noise pollution is an important measure for conserving wildlife in Canada.
40. Why do bats spend more time looking for food
41. What is the influence of noise pollution on ecosystems
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Noise pollution affects animals in many ways, and compared with other forms of pollution, noise pollution is harder to deal with.
43. Please give some advice on how to reduce the effects of noise pollution on animals. (In about 40 words)
第二节(20 分)
假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华。下周你校将组织同学们到附近社区为大兴区“创城”做志愿活动。你校交换生 Chris 打算参加这项活动,发来邮件咨询,请你给他回复一封邮件,内容包括:
1.活动安排;
2.活动意义。
注意:1.词数 100 左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
提示词:创城 build a civilized city
Dear Chris,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
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,掌握其大意,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1-5 CDABC 6-10 ADDCB
第二节 语法填空(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,共 15 分)
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。
11. What 12. encouraging 13. motivated 14. was carried
15. stormy 16. fed 17. which 18. symbolizes 19. for 20. to celebrate
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,38 分)
第一节(共 14 小题;每小题 2 分,共 28 分)
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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21-23 DAD 24-27 CDBA 28-30 CBC 31-34 BCAD
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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
35-39 D G B F A
第三部分 书面表达(共两节,32 分)
第一节(共 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)。
第一节 阅读表达
40. Noise pollution affects their ability to use ultrasonic sound waves to get around and find food.
41.Noise pollution can change the types of species living in many different ecosystems, which in turn impacts the functions of these areas.
42. Noise pollution affects animals in many ways, and compared with other forms of pollution, noise pollution is harder to deal with.
According to the passage, noise pollution is not hard to deal with. The problem of noise pollution can be more or less removed by reducing noise or simply turning it off. However, plastic or chemical pollution is not that easy to get rid of because their impact can last a very long time.
43. To help animals in the sea we can establish quiet areas in the ocean, and develop quieter ships and machinery. To help animals on the land and in the air we can develop quieter cars and build noise reduction barriers around major traffic areas.
第二节(20 分)
One possible version:
Dear Chris,
I am delighted to hear that you are interested in the voluntary activity for building a civilized city next week. I’m writing to introduce some information about it to you.
The activity is scheduled for Monday morning. We will get together at 8 o’clock at the school gate and walk to Xingfeng community. There we will help to pick up the rubbish and clean up small advertisements, which will make our community cleaner and tidier, and we will also do some housework for the old people in the community to show our respect to them.
We all know Daxing is applying for a civilized city. And I’m sure with our joint efforts, the communities will take on a new look, and Daxing district will be more beautiful and attractive.
Hope the information will be helpful. If you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to ask me.
Yours,
Li Hua