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石门高级中学2023—2024学年度第一学期高三年级英语科
第二次统测试题
第一部分 听说考试（满分20分，另行安排）
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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
It goes without saying that sitting at a desk for a majority of the day will hurt our health. But don’t worry because there is a solution! After spending much time investigating the different offers when it comes to exercise equipment suitable for the office, I’d like to reveal some of my top recommendations.
☆ Stability Cushion These cushions are excellent to relieve back pain and shoulder aches, stabilize joints and strengthen muscles. Pros & Cons ● Small and lightweight ● Works well for lower back and posture ● Inflating isn’t easy for some ☆ Under-desk Elliptical Keeping your feet in motion while seated can go a long way to keep you happier, reduce stress, and increase your productivity. Pros & Cons ● Easy to carry like a briefcase ● Whisper quiet and easy to use ● The rubber around the metal bar can wear out over time
☆ Fitness Tracker What gets measured gets managed, and one great way to keep track of your fitness data is a fitness tracker. A fitness tracker records your energy levels, steps, distance, hourly activity and more. Pros & Cons ● Very comfortable to wear ● Lots of apps can be operated together ● Various customized options ● Sometimes there are connectivity issues ☆ Balance Ball Chair Sitting on a balance ball leads to increased energy and productivity. In that way, it’s perfect for completing tasks at home or in the office. This chair promotes micro-movements, core strength, and stimulation. Pros & Cons ● Straightforward to build ● A great solution if you experience back pain ● Needs to be reinflated often
1. Who are the intended readers of the text
A. Fitness trainers. B. Recovering patients.
C. Office workers. D. Furniture designers.
2. Which equipment promises to improve work efficiency
A. Stability Cushion and Fitness Tracker.
B. Stability Cushion and Balance Ball Chair.
C. Under-desk Elliptical and Fitness Tracker.
D. Under-desk Elliptical and Balance Ball Chair.
3. What may be the problem of Fitness Tracker
A. It wears out easily over time. B. It may fail to get linked at times.
C. It offers few personalized choices. D. It doesn’t allow the use of other apps.
B
As a young girl growing up in France, Sarah Toumi dreamed of becoming a leader who could make the world a better place. Her passion to help others was awakened when, from the age of nine, she accompanied her Tunisian father to his birthplace in the east of the country during holidays. There she organized homework clubs and activities for children. Toumi witnessed first-hand the destructive effect of desertification. “Within 10 years rich farmers became worse off, and in 10 years from now they will be poor. I wanted to stop the Sahara Desert in its tracks.” A decrease in average rainfall and an increase in the severity of droughts have led to an estimated 75 percent of Tunisia’s agricultural lands being threatened by desertification.
Toumi recognized that farming practices needed to change. She is confident that small land areas can bring large returns if farmers are able to adapt by planting sustainable crops, using new technologies for water treatment and focusing on natural products and fertilizers (肥料) rather than chemicals.
In 2012, Toumi consolidated her dream to fight the desert. She moved to Tunisia, and set up a programme named Acacias for All to put her sustainable farming philosophy into action. “I want to show young people in rural areas that they can create opportunities where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the impact of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living with no access to water.”
By September 2016, more than 130,000 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with farmers recording a 60 percent survival rate. Toumi estimates that some 3 million acacia trees are needed to protect Tunisia’s farmland. She expects to plant 1 million trees by 2018. In the next couple of years, Toumi hopes to extend the programme to Algeria and Morocco.
4. How did Toumi’s holiday trips to Tunisia influence her
A. They made her decide to leave the country.
B. They helped her better understand her father.
C. They fueled her enthusiasm for helping others.
D. They destroyed her dream of being a teacher.
5. What is the main cause of the desertification of Tunisia’s farmland
A. Low rainfall. B. Soil pollution. C. Cold weather. D. Forest damage.
6. Why did Toumi set up Acacias for All in Tunisia
A. To create job opportunities for young people.
B. To help the children obtain a basic education.
C. To persuade the farmers not to use fertilizers.
D. To facilitate the protection of their farmland.
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Saving Water in Tunisia B. Planting Trees of Native Species
C. Holding back the Sahara D. Fighting Poverty in North Africa
C
Do you ever hear a friend speak on a topic with the belief that “everyone” thinks the same way Do you often find yourself surrounded in a social media feed that is completely tailored to you and your beliefs, reading along without the immediate realization
A social media echo chamber (回声壁) is when one experiences a tailored media experience that leave out opposing viewpoints and differing voices. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube connect groups of like-minded users together based on shared content preferences. As a result, people see and take in information according to our preexisting beliefs and opinions. Social media companies therefore rely on algorithms (算法) to assess our interests and flood us with information that will keep our attention.The algorithms focus on what we “like”, and “share” to keep feeding content that makes us comfortable.
In order to truly get access to all information and to evaluate our media, we must give ourselves the opportunity to step out of our comfort zone. While this becomes increasingly challenging, there are things we can do. The first step is to beef up your media consumption sources. Adding in a few media sources with differing opinions will allow you to at least understand what people are saying outside of your echo chamber. Next, read each thing you see with a critical eye. Make sure that each thing you accept as truth is truly fact. Lastly, attempt to search out reliable new sources that are known for trying their best to leave out false information. By accepting that our media buffet on social media is a product of our present beliefs and opinions, we can work to make sure we are not simply stuck in a social media echo chamber.
8. What is a result of the social media echo chamber
A. People contact like-minded online users effectively.
B. People keep reading for more differing viewpoints.
C. People rely on algorithms to evaluate their interests.
D. People only get information confirming their beliefs.
9. What does “beef up” underlined in paragraph 3 mean
A. Track B. Improve. C. Provide. D. Identify.
10. Which of the following can help us get out of the echo chamber
A. Criticizing fake news on social media.
B. Exposing ourselves to opposing voices.
C. Researching primary sources of information.
D. Accepting our present beliefs and opinions.
11. What is the purpose of the text
A. To call on people to use algorithms frequently.
B. To ask people not to take in information blindly.
C. To promote the use of various social media sites.
D. To inform people of new technology developments.
D
In 1977, Irene Pepperberg, a Harvard graduate, decided to investigate the thought processes of another creature by talking to it. To do this, she would teach a one-year-old African gray parrot (鹦鹉), Alex, to reproduce the sounds of the English language.
Pepperberg bought Alex in a pet store, where she let the store’s assistant choose him because she didn’t want other scientists to say that she had intentionally chosen an especially smart bird. Given that Alex’s brain was just the size of a walnut, most researchers thought Pepperberg’s communication study would be in vain.
But with Pepperberg’s patient teaching, Alex learned how to follow almost 100 English words. He could count to six and had learned the sound for seven and eight. But the point was not to see if Alex could learn words by heart. Pepperberg wanted to get inside his mind and learn more about a bird’s understanding of the world.
In one demonstration, Pepperberg held up a green key and a green cup for him to look at. “What’s the same ” she asked. “Co-lor,” Alex responded without hesitation. “What’s different ” Pepperberg asked. “Shape,” Alex quickly replied. His voice had the sound of a cartoon character. But the words — and what can only be called the thoughts — were entirely his. Many of Alex’s skills, such as his ability to understand the concepts of “same” and “different”, are rare in the animal world. Living in a complex society, parrots like Alex must keep track of changing relationships and environments.
During the demonstration, as if to offer final proof of the mind inside his bird’s brain, Alex spoke up. “Talk clearly!” he commanded, when one of the younger birds Pepperberg was also teaching mispronounced the word “green”.
Alex knew all the answers himself and was getting bored. “He’s moody,” said Pepperberg, “so he interrupts the others, or he gives the wrong answer just to be difficult.” Pepperberg was certainly learning more about the mind of a parrot, but like the parent of a troublesome teenager, she was learning the hard way.
12. Why did Pepperberg let the shop assistant choose the bird
A. A bird with a small brain was needed.
B. She wanted a very smart bird for her study.
C. A research subject should be randomly chosen.
D. The shop assistant was better at choosing birds.
13. What might most researchers think of Pepperberg’s study at first
A. Innovative. B. Practical. C. Costly. D. Fruitless.
14. Which of the following aspects of Alex’s ability did Pepperberg’s study focus on
A. Understanding concepts. B. Calculating.
C. Recognizing voices. D. Creating English words.
15. What caused Pepperberg’s struggle in her study
A. Her instructions had to be easy for Alex. B. Alex was sometimes too clever to control.
C. Alex would point out other birds’ mistakes. D. She had trouble understanding Alex’s mood.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What makes a work of architecture great Most people would argue that aesthetics are the most important. 16______ However, Roman architect Marcus Vitruvius Pollio believed that we should also consider durability and function when assessing a structure. The Rostonville Library in my city is a great example of Vitruvius’s principles.
Constructed entirely of granite — a hard and tough stone, the library is durable. It can withstand environmental pollution. For example, it is resistant to acid rain. Moreover, its granite structure is stable so it’s more likely to survive an earthquake. 17______ It uses solar energy for heating and a rooftop garden for cooling.
18______ Providing free access to print and digital information, it conveys a feeling of openness and accessibility. Furthermore, the entire library is on one level, and it has an open design — there are no inner walls or dividers. In addition, large windows let in plenty of natural light, so it’s easy to see and get to each department within the library.
Finally, the library is beautiful, with aesthetically pleasing details both inside and out. The large windows are copper-framed (铜框的). The copper color provides an interesting contrast against the color of the granite structure and it will remain as the copper ages. Growth from the rooftop garden, which reaches down the sides of the building, adds to the aesthetics of the building. 19______
Durability, functionality and beauty make the Rostonville Library a great structure. Architects who follow Vitruvius’s principles help to make the city more pleasant to live in. 20______
A. The library is also sustainable.
B. It is true that beauty is critical.
C. This is not the only concern of the architects.
D. The library was designed with functionality in mind.
E. It softens the lines of the structure and helps it to fit into its natural surroundings.
F. Plus, the library was built on the edge of the city park, surrounded by native plants.
G. Buildings that fulfill these criteria offer both peace of mind and beauty for their users.
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。
I used to think my life was perfect. My mom had her dream job and a beautiful office, and I had my own room with a computer and a garden to tend to. But one Sunday, everything changed. A hurricane 21 our neighborhood while we were visiting my grandparents in Raleigh. Our kitchen was destroyed, and our clean and comfortable home was 22 .
But something 23 happened. Our neighbors, the Flores family, came to our 24 . They helped clear broken pieces and offered us a place to stay. Their 25 was most impressive. We had never 26 spoken to them before, but they 27 their home to us and made us feel like family.
We started a new 28 of having weekend dinner together. We invited other families from the neighborhood to join us, and our 29 were filled with laughter and delicious food. It was a beautiful thing to see our 30 come together in the wake of a disaster.
I 31 knew Rosica, their daughter, before the hurricane. But she quickly became my friend. She had a gift for 32 and our evenings together were filled with adventure and laughter.
Looking back, I realize that the hurricane 33 unexpected benefit. It brought us closer to our neighbors and 34 our lives in ways we never could have imagined. Sometimes, it takes a (n) 35 to bring out the best in people.
21. A. visited B. skipped C. approached D. swept
22. A. in ruins B. in action C. in check D. in condition
23. A. invisible B. unexpected C. impossible D. unlucky
24. A. mind B. knowledge C. aid D. sense
25. A. belief B. request C. wealth D. kindness·
26. A. really B. carefully C. naturally D. clearly
27. A. sold B. rented C. showed D. opened
28. A. business B. project C. tradition D. life
29. A. reunions B. gatherings C. journeys D. memories
30. A. family B. volunteers C. community D. supporters
31. A. soon B. never C. already D. also
32. A. fortune telling B. story telling C. mind reading D. house keeping
33. A. brought about B. resulted from C. made up for D. got away with
34. A. saved B. controlled C. enriched D. recorded
35. A. instant B. effort C. party D. disaster
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
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。
Fan Jinshi, an archaeologist from Beijing University, first visited the Mogao caves as an undergraduate student in 1962. Despite the caves’ tough 36______ (condition), Fan was determined to study national cultural heritage (遗产) and stayed to pursue her dream.
Over time, Fan’s commitment to preserving national cultural heritage grew 37______ (strong). She joined the Communist Party of China in 1974 and became even more determined to protect the Mogao caves when they were officially open to tourists in 1979. 38______ (face) with the challenge of balancing conservation and tourism, Fan knew that a solution had to be found. She 39______ (convince) that the caves’ social importance far outweighed their economic potential and that scientific protection was the key to their 40______ (survive).
In the late 1980s, Fan came up with 41______ innovative plan to digitize the Mogao caves, permanently preserving the murals (壁画), painted cultures, and historical data. In 2016, Digital Dunhuang was launched online, allowing people worldwide 42______ (enjoy) comprehensive images of the caves.
In her eighties, Fan Jinshi is as busy as before, working 43______ (tireless) to conserve and manage the caves. She hopes that young people will carry 44______ the “Mogao Spirit” and build a better Dunhuang Academy, 45______ she spent her lifetime. “Let this be my epitaph (碑文),” Fan says, “I’ve done all I could for Dunhuang.”
第四部分 词汇基础（共两节，满分20分）
第一节 词义匹配（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请匹配划线单词及其英文解释。
第一组
46. I entirely agree with you.
47. The meal was amazingly cheap.
48. “Is there a problem ” he asked sharply.
49. It helps us take care of problems more efficiently.
50. We meet regularly to discuss the progress of the project.
A. often
B. actually
C. surprisingly
D. all of a sudden
E. without wasting time or energy
F. in a critical, rough or severe way
G. in every way possible; completely
第二组
51. Fishing is prohibited.
52. They decided to launch a campaign.
53. I think it’s time we sought legal advice.
54. To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story.
55. Teachers should inspire all students to think creatively.
A. to ask sb. for sth
B. to start an activity, especially an organized one
C. to provide a person for a particular task or position
D. stop sth from being done or used especially by law
E. to communicate with sb, for example by telephone or letter
F. to give sb the desire, confidence or enthusiasm to do sth well
G. to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples, pictures, etc.
第二节 选词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面两段文本，并从每段文本方框的单词选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
文本1
A. arouse B. arise C. negotiate D. withdraw E. address F. detect G. compromise
Conflict and 56 go hand in hand in our daily lives. When conflicts 57 , it is important to 58 and inquire about the potential issues to find a resolution. It’s natural to find certain behaviors annoying or inconvenient, but it’s our responsibility to 59 the root cause and 60 it appropriately.
文本2
A. balanced B. determination C. expectation D. well-being E. contributes F. essential G. compares
Sports and fitness play a (n) 61 role in maintaining a healthy and 62 lifestyle. Engaging in sports not only promotes physical 63 but also enhances mental and emotional health. Through sports, we can cultivate teamwork, discipline, and 64 . Participating in sports and fitness activities not only benefits our physical health but also 65 to overall happiness and long life.
第五部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 基础写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校将举办外国学生中文演讲比赛，请给你的新西兰朋友Terry写封邮件，邀请他参加。内容包括：
1．比赛时间，地点；2．演讲话题。
注意：1．词数100左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Terry,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（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。
Sandro was born and grew up in Milan. Until he was 13 years old he never wanted to leave his hometown. But last year, Sandro’s father’s investment went bad, wiping out the family and sending his parents to prison. As a teenager under 16 years old, Sandro was forced to go to Newcastle in the northeast of England to stay with his uncle Lawrence.
Sandr had a lot of difficulties in the new environment. He didn’t like the food in England. Nobody could forecast the weather in Newcastle. He had to start learning the second foreign language in his new school. Pocket money was not enough as usual. Almost every subject was a challenge for him. Most importantly, he had no friends. It seemed nobody knew him and he knew nobody in the school.
On an early summer evening, when Sandro was going home alone from school as usual, a man called him from behind. Sandro turned around and saw Eddie, his PE teacher, standing in front of him.
“You know, the school will have a swimming competition next month. There will be all kinds of races. Will you participate ” Eddie asked.
Sandro took a look at Eddie with doubt and answered, “You sure Me No, I won’t. I can swim, but I’m slower than a snail.”
Eddie smiled and then said, “Yes. Indeed, You are, in breaststroke (蛙泳), in backstroke and in butterfly, but not in freestyle. So join the freestyle race! 200-meter freestyle is the game suitable for you.”
Sandro was speechless at that moment. He had never known someone in the school was observing him and caring for him.
“I don’t think I can win anything.” Sandro was still a little puzzled.
“But you may get more recognition and consequently you can make some friends. That is more important than prizes.” Eddie responded immediately.
Having hesitated for a while, Sandro agreed to have a try.
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: Every afternoon for the next month, Sandro trained really hard.
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Paragraph 2: Sandro dived into the pool confidently like other competitors.
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石门高级中学2023—2024学年度第一学期高三年级英语科
第二次统测答案
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
1-3 CDB 4-7 CADC 8-11 DBBB 12-15 CDAB
第二节七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
16-20 BADEG
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）
21-25 DABCD 26-30 ADCBC 31-35 BBACD
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
36. conditions 37. stronger 38. Faced 39. was convinced 40. survival
41. an 42. to enjoy 43. tirelessly 44. on/forward 45. where
第四部分 词汇基础（共两节，满分20分）
第一节 词义匹配（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
46-50 GCFEA 51-55 DBAGF
第二节 选词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
56-60 GBCFE 61-65 FADBE
第五部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 基础写作（满分15分）
Dear Terry,
Informed that you have a great passion for Chinese, I’m delighted to invite you to participate in the Chinese Speech Contest for foreigners, which will definitely appeal to you.
Organized by the Student Union, the activity will take place at 9:00 am next Thursday morning in the lecture hall. What I want to stress is that all the competitors are required to deliver a speech in Chinese, whose topic is related to living in China. Additionally, you are supposed to answer the questions asked by the judges. By joining the competition, not only can you practice your oral Chinese, but you will also have a good knowledge of Chinese culture.
Looking forward to your active involvement.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
写作 第二节
Every afternoon for the next month, Sandro trained really hard. Starting position, starting dive, turning, pushing off, touching the timing pad, all details, he practised them over and over. Whenever he was exhausted, Eddie’s words echoed in his mind and supplied extra energy to him. “Maybe I can’t be the champion of the game, but I can be the champion for myself.” He spoke in a low mumble to himself after he finished the last training. Finally, the day of competition arrived. With the sound of the starting gun piercing through the air, the race began as expected.
Sandro dived into the pool confidently like other competitors. He swam as freely as a fish. One hundred and fifty meters covered, he was left behind by two competitors. In the last 50 meters, Sandra swam magnificently, with his arms pushing forward fast, his legs hitting the water hard. Finally, the championship was still out of his reach. When the result was announced that Sandro won third place, however, other players congratulated him, the audience in the stadium bursting into thunderous applause. As teacher Eddie said, he won the recognition and respect from others, with his effort.

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