江西省南昌市八一中学、洪都中学、麻丘中学等七校2022-2023学年英语高三第一学期期末统考试题含解.doc

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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．—I felt it very difficult to carry on the work all by myself.
—I could have helped you, but you _____me to.
A．hadn’t asked B．didn’t ask C．haven’t asked D．don’t ask
2．Parents often tell their children that they __________ take candy from strangers.
A．needn't B．wouldn't C．shouldn't D．daren't
3．____ this may sound like a simple process, great care is needed．
A．Since B．Once C．Although D．Unless
4．All color fades, ________ under the impact of direct sunlight.
A．especially B．eventually
C．appropriately D．merely
5．Is this your cell phone, Tony? I ________ it when I was cleaning the classroom.
A．came across B．dealt with
C．looked after D．held on to
6．— You shouldn’t have treated me that way.My heart is broken.
— I’m sorry,Paul.I didn’t mean you.
A．hurting B．to hurt C．hurt D．having hurt
7．Kate was very sad over loss of the photos she had shot in China, ____this was a memory she especially treasured.
A．if B．when
C．as D．which
8．－ I hear Iron Man III is on recently. Let’s set off for the cinema to appreciate it now.
－ ________ It’s about 10 PM. I’m so tired that I must go to bed.
A．Let’s find some of the action. B．How do you find it?
C．It’s entirely up to you. D．You can’t be serious.
9．— Don't look down upon Bob. He has his own advantages.
—Oh, yes others are weak, he is strong.
A．Before B．When
C．Where D．Though
10．Many gases in the atmosphere actually heat energy that escapes from the Earth’s surface back to the earth.
A．finding; reflecting B．found; reflected
C．found; to reflect D．found; reflect
11．The driver could have survived but he the seat belt.
A．had been wearing B．hadn't worn C．wasn’t wearing D．didn't wear
12．You should set a goal and see ________ you can achieve it in the coming exam.
A．which B．what
C．whether D．when
13．________ some leaders and scientists have praised China’s achievement in space technology, others regard China’s progress as a threat.
A．Unless B．Once
C．Even though D．Now that
14．Ellen is a fantastic dancer. I wish I ________ as well as her.
A．dance B．will dance
C．had danced D．danced
15．Although he did not do it___________, he definitely had some responsibility.
A．instantly B．deliberately
C．accidentally D．casually
16．—The terrible accident is under investigation.
—Actually, quicker action _________ those workers trapped in the mine.
A．might have saved B．must have saved C．should have saved D．could have saved
17．—I need to advertise for a roommate for next term.
—______? Mary is interested.
A．What for B．Why not
C．So what D．Why bother
18．Though winters in Britain are cold and there is usually snow, there are ________ places for skiing.
A．some B．many C．few D．a few
19．They felt ________ it was high tax and low income ________ contributed to the extreme misery of the working people at the bottom of the ladder.
A．/；that B．that; which
C．that; what D．/; which
20．Recently some hospitals in China have adopted ______ they call a robot-doctor, ______ will be used to operate on patients with more accuracy.
A．what; that B．that; which
C．what; which D．which; what
第二部分 阅读理解（满分40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。
21．（6分） Black Friday is the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It has been regarded as the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Although it’s not an official holiday, millions of employers give their employees the day off, and many people use that day to get a jump-start on their holiday shopping. A similar day in Canada and Great Britain is called “Boxing Day”.
Black Friday has become somewhat of a marketing sensation(营销效应) in recent years. Since 2005, it has been the busiest shopping day of the year. To lure shoppers, retailers (零售商) routinely open their doors as early as 4 a. m. and offer special sales and promotions to the shoppers that arrive early. Some of the special deals offered by stores are only available in limited quantities. That is why some shoppers intent on getting the best deals often camp out in front of stores overnight so that they’ll be the first in line when the doors open.
But why Black Friday? Historians believe the name started in Philadelphia in the mid-1960s. Bus drivers and police used “Black Friday” to describe the heavy traffic that would block city streets the day after Thanksgiving as shoppers headed to the stores.
Businesses, however, didn’t like the negative tone associated with the “Black Friday” name. In the early 1980s, a more positive explanation of the name began to spread. According to this alternative explanation, Black Friday is the day when retailers finally begin to turn a profit for the year. In accounting terms (会计行业), operating at a loss is called being “in the red” because accountants traditionally used red ink to show negative amounts. Positive amounts were usually shown in black ink. Thus, being “in the black” is a good thing because it means stores are operating at a profit.
Recently, for those who are too busy to shop on Black Friday or who just don’t want to fight the crowds, the Monday following Black Friday has become known as Cyber Monday (网络星期一) for the many online deals.
1、On Black Friday，the Americans .
A．don’t have to go to work as usual
B．look exactly like the Canadians
C．are usually busy doing shopping
D．stay at home and relax themselves
2、The underlined word “lure” (in Paragraph 2) probably means .
A．protect B．attract
C．persuade D．remind
3、How do the retailers understand Black Friday?
A．It is totally different from Boxing Day.
B．They usually lose some money on the day.
C．It never keeps them very busy.
D．It probably brings them more money.
4、The author writes this passage in order to .
A．state the development of Cyber Monday
B．tell the difference between red and black
C．introduce Black Friday to the readers
D．explain the meaning of Boxing Day
22．（8分） So far, this year’s global music market has definitely been dominated (支配) by women：Beyonce Knowles, Taylor Swirl, and Iggy Azalea are all making waves. And one hot name that adds more conviction to the list is US singer Ariana Grande.
Almost exactly a year ago, Grande released her first album, Yours Truly. And over the past 12 months, the 21-year-old former Nickelodeon(an American TV channel for kids and adolescents)star has transformed from a pop artist you might recognize to an outstanding superstar. She now possesses three top 10 singles in the current Billboard Hot 100 chart, an impressive opening performance at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, and millions of followers on social networking sites.
Her second album, My Everything, which was released on Aug 25, is the latest sign of her coming dominance. It hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart this week, making her the only other female singer after Scotland’s Susan Boyle to have two continuous No. 1 albums in a single year.
Grande’s strength lies in her powerful voice and wide voiced range. Unlike her companions Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, Grande’s star power is rooted in the fact that she can really sing. More importantly, Grande knows how to control her voice, which is at once strong and sensitive, and use it to expand her musical territory.
My Everything is the best example. In this album, Grande literally tries her hand at everything：dance music, R&B jams, hip-hop tunes, power ballads and even’ 60s-inflected pop.
While you can clearly sense her ambition as a singer, you will be impressed by how effortlessly she handles these different styles of music, especially if you have listened to Yours Truly, a more refreshing’ 90s R&B—influenced project.
Of course, one suggestion for Grande’s future music would be for her to display more personality instead of simply showing her voiced talent. But not to worry, based on what we’ve heard thus far, it's safe to say Grande is well on her way to growing into her own.
1、Which of the following contributes to Grande’s great success?
A．The impressive opening performance.
B．Her followers on social networking sites.
C．The influence of ‘60s pop and ‘90s R&B．
D．Her powerful voice and wide voiced range.
2、We can conclude from the last paragraph that Grande_________.
A．likes to show off her voice B．is a promising superstar
C．lacks her own personality D．has difficulty going further
3、What can we learn about Ariana Grande?
A．She prefers hip-hop tunes in particular.
B．She used to be a pop star in a TV channel.
C．She has two top 10 singles of Billboard’s Hot 100.
D．She is the only singer to have two No. 1 albums in a year.
4、Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A．A Rising Music Genius B．The Music Market of Women
C．Susan Boyle and Her Companions D．Different Styles of Grande’s Music
23．（8分）“You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.” That line comes from American writer Harper Lee’s book To Kill a Mockingbird Now compare her words to another famous expression: “Blood is thicker than water”.
However, if forced to choose which is more important, American researchers now say friendship is more important than family. Their new study suggests that friends may be more important than family members, especially as we age.
The study comes from researchers at Michigan State University. They found the importance of friendship on health and happiness grows as people get older.
William Chopik is an assistant professor of psychology at Michigan State and was one of the lead researchers in this study. He says, “Friendship becomes even more important as we age. Keeping a few really good friends around can make a world of difference for our health and well-being.” Chopik notes that we need to think of friendship as an investment in our future happiness.
The Michigan State researchers considered information from two separate surveys. In the first group, both family and friendships influenced overall health and happiness. However, in the second, researchers said that friendships “became a stronger predictor of health and happiness” as people get older. Also in the second group, unhealthy friendships led to increased chronic conditions. But with supportive friends, Chopik noted, participants reported being happier.
One reason is that people can keep the friendships that make them feel good and move on from the ones that don’t. Family, on the other hand, will always be with you. They can be helpful and enjoyable, but can also cause troubles.
This may be good news for people who don’t have strong ties with family members. Not all of us are born into the families we need. But we all have the ability to choose friends that we need.
1、94．What should we invest to get later well-being according to the researchers?
A．Good friend ties. B．Easy health exercises.
C．Common family relations. D．Personal relation knowledge.
2、96．How is the research carried out?
A．By doing two experiments. B．By interviewing all at once.
C．By conducting two surveys. D．By taking part in activities.
3、98．What can the people with weak family ties do?
A．Develop stronger family relations. B．Make as many friends as possible.
C．Get more supportive friends. D．Stay with family members.
4、100．What is the main idea of the passage?
A．Friends and family members are equally important.
B．When we grow older, friendship matters more.
C．As we age, family members are more valuable.
D．We always need friends and family members.
24．（8分） A while back I caught a news report on something called ―couch surfing‖ and the network of trusting souls who make this phenomenon possible. They offer to put up travelers free of charge and help them on their ways. At first, it sounded unbelievable. I mean, inviting strangers into one’s home for one or two nights? Give me a break.
However, I was intrigued. I decided to investigate. The only way to truly learn about this phenomenon was to dive in. So I planned a trip to Finland, a country I’ve always wanted to explore. I would couch surf at every stop there.
If ever any anxiety existed when stepping into the unknown, it disappeared when my first host met me at the train station. Ari looked like my idea of a typical Finn: tall and blue-eyed. Finns were also supposed to be famously reserved (寡言少语的). Ari was anything but. He was a live wire, giving me an enthusiastic welcome and hiking with me to his apartment, where he showed me the sleeper sofa, served me tea, and engaged me in warm conversations. He also handed me a key to come and go as I pleased.
If this was what couch surfing was all about － trust and friendship － then I had gotten off to a good start. As I boarded my next train to continue my journey, I began to think about this couch-surfing idea. What urged these people to open their homes to strangers? I concluded that there was a desire to lend a hand to like-minded folks who might enrich their own lives.
Seven cities in 14 days. Seven hosts. Seven new friends. If couch surfing taught me anything, it’s this: Most people are good and generous. Where will couch surfing take me next? Who knows? But I can’t wait to find out.
1、Which of the following best explains ―intrigued‖ underlined in the second paragraph?
A．Relaxed. B．Disgusted.
C．Interested. D．Embarrassed.
2、What can we know about Ari?
A．He was reserved like most Finns. B．He talked less but he was friendly.
C．He treated the author as a friend. D．He saw off the author at the train station.
3、Why did people offer couch surfing to strangers?
A．To take an adventure with strangers.
B．To exchange houses for a short time.
C．To learn more about others’ family lives.
D．To enrich their own lives by helping others.
4、What can be the suitable title for the text?
A．Travel on Trust and Couches B．A Free Travel in Finland
C．Experiences in Strangers’ Houses D．A Plan for Couch Surfing
25．（10分） Pinewood Studios is located (位于) about twenty miles west of central London and named after the pinetrees in the grounds. Pinewood has been at the heart of both British and international film production. The house, Heatherden Hall, was bought by Charles Boot in 1934, and he and J. Arthur Rank became partners in the project to build the studios. Pinewood proved pioneering in its use of the “unit system” that allowed more than one film to be made at a time,and this enabled Pinewood to achieve the highest output of all the studios in the world. The first film to be completed at Pinewood was Talk of the Devil (1936, Reed) while the immediate postwar period saw six major productions including the praised Oliver Twist ( 1948 , Lean ) and The Red Shoes