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民乐县2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试
英语试题
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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. What is Alice worried about
A. An upcoming lecture. B. The students’ behavior. C. A traditional custom.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a restaurant. B. At home. C. In a supermarket.
3. How do the speakers feel now
A. Surprised. B. Happy. C. Annoyed.
4. What is the woman doing
A. Baking cakes. B. Preparing for a party. C. Making a shopping list.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Peter’s holiday. B. Peter’s trip plan. C. Peter’s cousins.
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，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. Why did Tom come home late
A. He lost track of the time. B. He missed the last bus. C. He finished school late.
7. What does Tom say about the singer
A. He needs some money.
B. He just wants to be appreciated.
C. He’s good at singing classical songs.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What did David ask his colleagues to do
A. Attend the afternoon meeting.
B. Arrive at the restaurant by 7:00.
C. Leave early to avoid busy traffic.
9. Why is the man unable to ensure his arrival time
A. He has to pick up Mr. Smith.
B. He has to prepare for a meeting.
C. He has to deliver some packages.
10. What does Monica suggest the man do
A. Give David a call. B. Ski p the gathering. C. Take public transportation.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How often does the woman walk to work
A. Two days a week. B. Three days a week. C. Four days a week.
12. What does the woman dislike about shared bikes
A. The speed. B. The expense. C. The parking situation.
13. Where will the man go next
A. His office. B. His home. C. The subway station.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Schoolmates. B. Former neighbors. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
15. Why does the man feel upset about the interview on campus
A. He didn’t attend it. B. He found it meaningless. C. He hasn’t received any notice.
16. What advice does Jenny give to the man about interviews
A. Providing satisfactory answers.
B. Arriving at the company on time.
C. Doing research on the company beforehand.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Which group do the listeners belong to
A. The first one. B. The second one. C. The third one.
18. What product is the store selling now
A. Home electronics. B. Outdoor furniture. C. Indoor furniture.
19. When did the speaker become the store manager
A. One year ago. B. Four years ago. C. Ten years ago.
20. Who is the speaker talking to
A. The employees. B. The customers. C. The partners.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The following are newly released devices all designed to help make your life more convenient, beautiful and vivid.
Tonal
$2,995 AT
Tonal makes lifting and resistance training truly easy and accessible from your own home. It is great because I hate any sort of public weight training. Tonal has a remarkably easy user interface and gives data and feedback in a helpful manner. It also makes you feel great by keeping track of clear improvements.
Hisense 75” U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV
$1,800 AT BEST BUY
8ksounded like a luxury, but now that brands like Hisense, which focus on a more affordable end of the spectrum, have gotten some time with the tech, you can finally bring the deep color output and stunning de tail into your living room. Calling it “affordable” may be a stretch, but compared to most 8k TV’s which all run over $5,000, it’s the most cost-efficient version of the tech we’ve got.
VIVE Flow
$499 AT
Vive goggles will bring an extremely accessible and refreshing approach to the VR world. They are a pair of goggles not unlike something you d wear to snowboard. They’re extremely lightweight with a lightning fast set-that s connected with things like watching Netflix. It’s the calmest headset I’ve ever worn and uses cameras to let you control everything with just your hands. This one’s for the not-games.
Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde
$920 AT WALMART
For people who easily sneeze because of dog hair or something like that outside, Dyson has created a machine that saves them for time at home. This new purifier doubles as a humidifier, plus it has a cooling function, making it the end all be all for stuffy, hot, dry apartments.
21. Which device will get your money worth best
A. Tonal. B. Hisense 75” U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV.
C. VIVE Flow. D. Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde.
22. What statement of Vive goggles is TRUE
A. They are user-friendly. B. They help keep track of weight.
C. They appeal to games. D. They are intended for who are allergic to dust.
23. Where is the text probably take from
A. A consumer review. B. A science report.
C. A design brochure. D. An online journal.
B
An educator with a passion for getting children emotionally invested in saving the ice caps gave a lesson to students as a polar bear stayed on his shoulder. The bear seemed to say “hi” to them about climate change.
Gavin McCormack is trying to bring the “amazing natural phenomena” to the fingertips of children in an attempt to get them to help stop rising sea levels and become passionate about climate change, which is threatening the home of polar bears.
The primary school teacher decided to jump headfirst into his teachings and spent ten days on an icebreaker heading towards the North Pole. On the first day at sea, a polar bear climbed out of the water right in front of him and onto an island where it was attacked by a group of Arctic terns (北极燕鸥).
“Each day is different but so interesting,” McCormack said. “This week, my dream to teach children about the wonder of a polar bear with one right over my shoulder came true.”
The most memorable moment for him while in the Arctic was when his ship reached the pack ice. The ship crunched (嘎吱地响) through the ice as they reached 82 degrees north and the noise was deafening. Earlier this week he launched his new course “Be the Change”, which is free to all schools nationwide.
“Be the Change” is designed to empower children, families and communities around the world to bring about changes and make global impacts. “It takes a course-related approach to improve the world in meaningful ways,” Mr. McCormack said.
McCormack hopes to teach the “leaders of tomorrow” to include nature and the climate in every decision they make. He is planning another course named “It Starts With You”, with the hopes of bringing purposeful education to as many children as possible.
“Working alongside teachers, schools and students, we believe that when children are empowered to make real choices about the future, the skills for life are developed not through listening to what others tell them, but through experience,” McCormack said.
24. Why did McCormack head to the North Pole
A. To observe an amazing natural sight. B. To measure the rate of sea level rise.
C. To save polar bears from extinction. D. To educate children in a real situation.
25. What can we learn about polar bears according to the text
A. They are friendly towards human beings. B. Climate change causes the loss of their habitats.
C. Arctic terns are their natural enemies. D. Hunger drives them out of water for food.
26. What does “Be the Change” aim to do
A. To make a difference in improving the world.
B. To change people’s decision-making methods.
C. To teach students to think twice before making choices.
D. To develop students’ life skills through experience.
27. Which of the following could be the best title for the text
A. Climate Change—A Worldwide Concern B. New Ways of Teaching About Climate Change
C. Join Hands and Say No to Global Warming D. An Interesting Trip to the North Pole
C
According to a new study from Oxford Economics, a rise in artificial intelligence will result in an increase in “income inequality” as they estimate that 20 million manufacturing jobs will be lost in the next 11 years. In China alone, there could be 14 million robots taking work currently done by humans by 2030. While in the United States, more than 1.5 million workers would have lost their employment to technology by 2030.
The report predicts the use of robots worldwide has increased to 2.25 million over the past two decades. The researchers said, “As a result of robotisation, tens of millions of jobs will be lost, especially in poorer economies that rely on lower-skilled workers, which will therefore translate into an increase in income inequality.”
However, the researchers noted how “robotisation” has the potential to boost productivity and economic growth. They predicted a 5.3 percent rise in global gross domestic product (GDP) in 2030. The report said, “This means adding an extra $4.9 trillion per year to the global economy by 2030 (in today’s prices).”
The report remained positive about the use of automation and urged lawmakers not to stand in the way of robots in the workplace, despite the threat of job losses.
The researchers said, “These findings should not lead policy-makers to seek to prevent the adoption of robot technology. Instead, the challenge should be to distribute the robot profits more evenly by helping workers prepare for and adapt to the big changes it will bring about. Explore all policy options from training, initiatives (新方案) and new welfare programs such as universal basic income.”
28. What is the number of potential job loss in Oxford Economics report based on
A. Accurate figures. B. Official statistics.
C. Artificial intelligence. D. Approximate calculation.
29. What can we infer about the trend of robotisation in manufacturing industry
A. It may enlarge the gap between rich and poor.
B. It has helped increase the global income.
C. It may increase international competition in lawmaking.
D. It has been universally recognized.
30. What do the researchers suggest to policy-makers in the last paragraph
A. Boosting national economic development.
B. Providing citizens with lifelong education.
C. Slowing down the spread of robot technology.
D. Protecting workers’ interests by making new plans.
31. What’s the researchers’ attitude towards “robotisation”
A. Skeptical. B. Favorable. C. Conservative. D. Tolerant.
D
Expecting the worst to avoid feeling bad later is known as “bracing”. It may help them prepare for emotionally challenging situations, particularly in the moments before these situations occur. People brace for the worst while waiting for potentially negative outcomes. Someone might also brace for the worst in anticipation of stressful events like giving a presentation at work.
Some psychological theories suggest that bracing should help. For example, “decision affect theory” proposes that how we feel about a situation is determined partly by comparing what actually happened with what could have happened. Based on this, people should be happy when an event goes beyond their expectations, and disappointed when an event falls behind. Therefore, by anticipating the worst, one can safeguard themselves against future disappointment, as any result is likely to surpass their expectations.
But other psychological theories undermine the idea that bracing will be helpful. It has been theorized and scientifically established – that expectations can powerfully influence reality. There are two key ways that expectations can shape reality.
First, people may behave in ways that fit with their expectations. If you expect to fail an upcoming test or interview, then you might not invest efforts in preparation, which in turn reduces your chances of doing well. Second, people may interpret a situation in line with their expectations. Imagine you believe you are insufficiently qualified for a job you’ve applied for. During the job interview, you’re likely to interpret blank expressions from the interviewer in line with this belief, which could negatively affect your performance. In fact, the interviewer did not want to give anything away.
Drawing together the scientific studies, it seems that expecting the worst is anything but a wise way to prepare for upcoming news or results. It might be better to hold positive expectations than to brace for the worst.
32. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The logic of preparing for the worst.
B. The theory of comparing past and future.
C. The conflict between people’s expectation and reality.
D. The emotions hidden behind anticipating the worst.
33. What does the underlined word “undermine” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Strengthen. B. Determine. C. Oppose. D. Justify.
34. How can negative expectations probably affect people’s performance in reality
A. By resulting in unnecessary time waste.
B. By promoting people’s ambition and motivation.
C. By giving weight to people’s potential of excellence.
D. By causing less preparation and some misinterpretations.
35. What is the author’s attitude toward bracing for the worst
A. Unclear. B. Objective. C. Negative. D. Approving.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Renting a home today is more popular than buying a house. You can choose an apartment for rent either on your own or with the help of a specialist from a rental agency. 36 After all, a professional will be able to protect the client from scammers (骗子) and select the best options for renting.
First of all, it will be necessary to determine the quality and variety of infrastructure (基础设施) in a particular area. You should find out what objects are located in the immediate neighborhood. 37 . A drug store, as well as a clinic or medical center should be located nearby.
If you plan to move into a rented apartment with children, you should find out which educational and preschool institutions are located nearby. 38 . They are needed so that residents can easily get to any area of the settlement using public transport.
You should also pay attention to the building itself, in which you plan to rent a home. 39 , which will allow you not to worry about noisy neighbors. The questions, like what problems the building has or how often the elevator breaks down, are also worth asking.
40 . You should check the performance of all engineering systems. You should also find out how often the water is turned off in the building. Even the sockets (插座) should be checked. To do this, you can take a charger for your mobile phone with you. It will help determine the quality of electrical systems and the presence of wiring problems in specific locations.
A. It is your duty to help the neighbors
B. The second option is more preferable
C. It is better if it has thick enough walls
D. Special attention should be paid to the other details
E. Here are some simple ways to save money when renting
F. And near the house should be stations of public transport
G. It is desirable that there are shops with essential goods near the housing
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Egyptian table tennis player Ibrahim Hamadtou didn’t win a medal, or even score a victory. But he has become one of the most 41 stories at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Hamadtou lost his 42 in a train accident when he was just 10 years old. But that did not 43 his love of sports. He used to play both football and table tennis. After the accident, he felt lost and stayed 44 at home for three years. Then he went back to football, but football was too 45 for him. With no arms, he couldn’t protect himself when he fell!
After several 46 , he found that he could play table tennis with his mouth. It took him nearly a year of 47 to hold the racket (球拍) with his mouth and make the 48 with his feet.
He first competed at the Rio Paralympics, and was finally able to fulfill his lifelong 49 o f competing in Paralympics. He lost his first two matches, but did 50 the respect of other players like David Wetherill. “He’s a legend in table tennis,” said Wetherill. “I know I won today but I think he has 51 far more skills than I have.
In Tokyo, he lost to a Chinese player and a player from South Korea, 52 all the competitions at his second Paralympics. However, he has a(n) 53 for the world about what disability really means, in his eyes.
“I want to tell everybody that nothing is 54 , and everybody should work hard for what you love and what you think is good for yourself,” he said. “The 55 is not in arms or legs; it is not to stick to whatever you would like to do.”
41. A. interesting B. inspiring C. depressing D. surprising
42. A. parents B. legs C. arms D. friends
43. A. reduce B. beat C. lose D. fall
44. A. in shape B. held up C. shut up D. in comfort
45. A. intense B. tiring C. noisy D. dangerous
46. A. thoughts B. matches C. injuries D. attempts
47. A. practice B. failure C. waiting D. challenge
48. A. start B. hit C. serve D. ball
49. A. chance B. journey C. road D. dream
50. A. earn B. pay C. deserve D. give
5l. A. developed B. adopted C. demonstrated D. extended
52. A. abandoning B. ending C. winning D. joining
53. A. example B. message C. quote D. lesson
54. A. unfortunate B. comfortable C. meaningful D. impossible
55. A. disability B. pity C. suffering D. belief
第二节（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。
Bigger, better games
The 19th Asian Games, 56 (host) in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, attracted worldwide attention. Despite 57 (delay) for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers said the sporting extravaganza returned in style, with the opening ceremony 58 (attract)a total of 503 million views.
Although based originally on the format for the Olympic Games, the Asian Games boast 59 (region) sports with distinct Asian characteristics, including dragon boat racing, kabaddi (a team contact sport), sepak takraw (kick volleyball) and kurash (a folk wrestling discipline). Singh, the acting OCA president, said 60 is important for the Games to attract young people with the addition of new, action-packed events 61 appeal to this audience, such as breaking (break dancing) and e-sports, which 62 (include) in the Hangzhou Games. “For young people, the Asian Games showcase the Olympic values of teamwork devotion respect and friendship. They let people unite to feel the value and thrill of 63 (compete) and cooperation.”
Zhou Jinqiang, a vice-minister of the General Administration of Sport of China, said: “The sports at the Asian Games have strong Olympic elements, and are 64 great opportunity for Asian countries and regions to display their cultures and traditions. The variety of sports at the Games is the best testimony to the inclusiveness 65 diversity of Asian sports culture.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，外教Ryan给你的作业打了B，但你觉得应得A。请你给外教写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.说明你应得A的理由（至少两点）；2.提出希望。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80 左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Ryan,
I’m Li Hua from Class 3. ______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（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。
Dave had loved basketball for as long as he could remember and he had never had a day without playing it. At primary school and junior high school he joined basketball clubs, attended training programs and watched basketball games, from which he learned the moves of the star players, wishing to play in a professional team like them and shine on the court.
Now as a senior high school student, however, his dream of becoming a professional player was dimming (变暗) because he was only of average height. He had to give up the hope of joining the school team. The guys on the school team were all tall boys who played matches and won honors for the school. They were like heroes. Dave watched them play and cheered them but he knew he would never be one of them.
Dave felt it a pity not to be tall enough, but this didn’t stop him from pouring his passion into basketball. He just played for the love of the sport. He played in the school gym with other boys or by himself every day, even during holidays and weekends, when it was open for two hours in the morning. He enjoyed every minute on the court making every effort to play better.
It was one Saturday morning. Dave was playing in the gym by himself, as all the other boys were busy with other weekend affairs. Then he noticed a tall boy approaching. It was Lankas. Everybody knows him as captain of the school basketball team. “Hi, Lankas,” Dave greeted him. “My name is Dave.” “Hi, Dave,” Lankas replied as he got closer. “Nice to see you here. Do you need an opponent to play against ” Dave was shocked, frozen right there, unable to believe his ears but somehow, he answered, “Why not ”
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。
So, a game of two players began.
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The next Saturday, when Dave was playing in the gym, Lankas appeared shouting, “Dave, I have good news for you.”
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民乐县2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试
英语答案
第一部分 play against 听力
1-5 ABCCA 6-10 ABBCA 11-15 BCABC 16-20 CBCBA
第二部分 阅读
A篇 21. B 22. A 23. D
B篇 24. D 25 .B 26. A 27. B
C篇 28. D 29. A 30. D 31. B
D篇 32. A 33. C 34.D 35. C
七选五 36-40 BGFCD
第三部分 第一节 完型填空
41-45 B C A C D 46-50 D A C D A 51-55 C B B D A
第二节 语法填空
56 hosted 57 being delayed 58 attracting 59 regional 60 it 61 that/which 62 are included
63 competition 64 a 65 and
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
Dear Ryan,
I’m Li Hua from Class 3. I’m writing to discuss the B grade I received for my recent assignment. While I respect your feedback, I genuinely believe that my work deserves an A grade.
The reasons are twofold. Firstly, my assignment fulfilled all the requirements. I dedicated a substantial amount of effort and time to this project, conducting thorough research and strictly following all the guidelines. Secondly, not only did my work bring forward innovative ideas, but it also presented well-structured arguments, all in a clear and mistake-free format.
It is with these considerations in mind that I respectfully request a reconsideration of my grade. Your earliest reply would be greatly appreciated.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （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。
So, a game of two players began. Dave went all out to play against this tough opponent, forgetting all about his height. It was a game he could play to his heart’s content. Each shot was hard-earned. Soon they were sweating like a pig. To Dave, there was nothing like playing against someone like Lankas. It was more like an enjoyment than a challenge. Two hours passed before they knew it. The two thanked each other and said goodbye. Dave was secretly expecting another chance to play with Lankas.
The next Saturday, when Dave was playing in the gym, Lankas appeared shouting, “Dave, I have good news for you.” Dave stopped playing and the two had a talk. He learned that Lankas talked with the coach about Dave and their game the week before and the coach agreed to take Dave as a member of the team. At the news, Dave had to hold back his tears of joy and couldn’t help jumping up. Lankas patted Dave on the shoulder, “Hi, buddy, do you need an opponent to

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