江西省宜春市昌黎实验学校2022年英语高三第一学期期末综合测试试题含解析.doc

2022-2023高三上英语期末模拟试卷
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．Mary seems ________ the bad news, for she looks nice and happy.
A．not to have learned B．not to be hearing
C．not having learned D．not to be heard
2．— You've got your flat furnished, haven't you?
— Yes, I ______ some used furniture and it was a real bargain.
A．will buy B．have bought
C．had bought D．bought
3．When in trouble，remember to stay calm，and everything will well．
A．turn back B．turn up C．turn down D．turn out
4．Whether something is alive or dead is a crucial ______ and it is one that children have no difficulty understanding by the age of five.
A．declaration B．distinction C．division D．distribution
5．We are so tired. ______ we could take the day off tomorrow!
A．Only if
B．What if
C．If only
D．If so
6．—I have no idea what made the students so excited and crazy.
—______ it have been their team’s victory in the finals?
A．Must B．Could
C．Would D．Should
7．---Can you come on Monday of Tuesday？
---I'm afraid__________ day is possible.
A．either B．neither
C．some D．any
8．--- Why didn’t you help the little boy?
--- Oh, he had struggled to his feet ______ I could run over and offered any help.
A．before B．after
C．when D．since
9．_____what they say about me, I’m going to continue my work.
A．In terms of B．Regardless of
C．Instead of D．In favor of
10．Some people create jobs, foster excitement and basically make the system work. They see possibilities ________ others see only problems.
A．that B．what C．which D．where
11．We most prefer to say yes to the ______ of someone we know and like.
A．attempts B．requests
C．doubts D．promises
12．The Chinese people are hopeful for ________ 2019 will bring for their families and the country.
A．how B．which
C．what D．that
13．Since the middle of the last year, the bike-sharing market _____in Beijing.
A．boomed B．was booming C．will boom D．has boomed
14．Jack and Mike were found cheating in the exam, and_______by their teacher at the moment.
A．were scolded B．are being scolded
C．have been scolded D．were being scolded
15．Someone who lacks staying power and perseverance is unlikely to ______ a good researcher.
A．make B．turn
C．get D．grow
16．With your brother’s help, I’ve made great progress in English and I really want to do something for him ____．
A．in turn B．by turns C．in return D．in answer
17．It's always a good idea to have a second key somewhere________ you lose the first one.
A．in case B．now that
C．even though D．as long as
18．—I'm going to order chicken and salad．What about you?
— .I'll have the same.
A．I'm afraid not B．It's up to you
C．That sounds good to me． D．That depends
19．It is through years of research ________ scientists have discovered the relationship between social media addiction and depression.
A．since B．before C．that D．when
20．The farmer used wood to build a house ________ to store grain.
A. that B. in which C. which D. 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） Both honeybees and ants are social insects that live in groups called colonies. They survive by means of their collective intelligence. Their decision-making power is distributed throughout the group; that is, no one ant or bee makes decisions for the group. Instead, they work together. As Deborah M. Gordon, a biologist of Stanford University, says, “Ants aren’t smart. Ant colonies are. The same is true for bee colonies. Although bees and ants are quite different physically, they have a lot in common in terms of their behavior. Specifically, honeybees and ants have similar roles within the colony, both have communication systems, and both have the capacity of learning.
Ants communicate by using chemicals called pheromones, which can alert others to danger or to a food source. For example, when worker ants find a promising source, they let the rest of colony know how to find it by leaving a trail of pheromones on the way back to the colony. The other ants pick up the message using their sense of smell. Bees, on the other hand, use movement to communicate with each other. Worker bees send message to each other by means of a “dance”. Different speeds and movements send different messages. For example, when worker bees called scouts go out to find a new hoe for the colony, they return and do a dance for the other worker bees that indicates the location of the new home and how suitable it is. The faster the scouts dance the better the new location is.
Honeybees and ants are both capable of learning. One Chinese study found that bees can be trained to learn and remember a route to a food source. The researchers also found that bees can be taught to recognize hidden objects and use the concepts of “sameness” and “difference” to accomplish certain tasks. Ants take this one step further. Recent America research has shown that ants not only have the ability to learn, but also can teach their foraging skills to other younger ants. They observed that older ants accompany young ants in search of food and teach them the route and how to avoid obstacles.
As we can see, the social behavior of honeybees and ants is quite similar. Both coordinate complex actions and accomplish crucial survival tasks by cooperating in groups consisting of many individuals. Unintelligent as they may be as individuals, as groups they often show amazing brilliance as they go about their everyday activities.
1、What do ants and bees have in common?
A．They make use of collective intelligence.
B．They live in similar-sized colonies.
C．They have small leadership groups that make all decisions.
D．They use the same method to communicate with each other.
2、What docs the speed of a bee’s dance indicate?
A．The distance to a neighboring colony.
B．The quality of a new colony location.
C．The discovery of a new food source.
D．The direction to a potential food source.
3、In paragraph 3, how docs the author demonstrate the idea that Honeybees and ants are both capable of learning?
A．By using statistics. B．By explaining reason.
C．By presenting study findings. D．By stating opinions.
4、What does the underlined part “foraging skills” refer to in the third Paragraph?
A．The skills of communicating. B．The skills of sacking food.
C．The skills of leaning. D．The skills of finding a new home.
22．（8分）When you’re having a hard time with your homework or when you’re preparing for your term paper, these student-focused websites can help you with just about anything you need. The key to getting the most out of these online resources is to know how they can best be used to your advantage.
Facebook
Although Facebook can be one of your biggest time-wasters and distractions when you are supposed to be getting work done, it can also be one of your most valuable resources. Most of your classmates will probably have a Facebook account, so anyone you need to connect with about a class you missed or about a problem is usually just a few clicks away.
SparkNotes
With a free library of history timeline, philosophy study guides and library summaries, SparkNotes has covered just about any reading-related jam you find yourself in. Just run a search for the book, play, or short summary of the material you are supposed to read.
A
Do you finish every term with many expensive textbooks you will never open again? Instead of letting the money spent go to waste, get back some of your cash by selling your books on Amazon.
RateMyP
Choosing new classes can sometimes be like trying to pick out your clothes in the dark, a total guessing game. Which teacher gives out the hardest problem sets? How much homework will that history professor give you every week? At RateMyP, students all over the country rate their professors on quality, helpfulness, and how hard their classes are.
Wikipedia
While Wikipedia isn’t aimed specifically at students, it is difficult to think of another website that does more to reduce the pain of paper writing and researching. Wikipedia gives you a quick way to find sources and get the details of almost any topic you need to research — all without walking to the library.
1、The passage was mainly written to .
A．explain some websites for parents
B．compare some educational websites
C．introduce different parts of a website
D．offer some websites that may help students
2、While you are taking great pains to write a research report, can most probably be a help.
A．Facebook B．SparicNotes
C．A D．Wikipedia
3、RateMyP is a place .
A．where you can make friends all over the country
B．where you can communicate with your professors
C．that gives you information about professors in advance
D．that gives tips on how to get along with your professors
4、Which of the following will you most probably refer to, if you need brief ideas or discussion in reading?
A．Wikipedia. B．Facebook.
C．SparkNotes. D．A.
23．（8分）After nearly half a century behind the wheel, Hisao Matsumoto, 85, is not ready to stop driving. “I’m not that old yet,” he says. “I still have 15 more years to go till I reach 100.” Mr. Matsumoto is one of more than 5 million drivers aged 75 or older. A million more will be on the roads by 2021. Worried, the police are trying to persuade many of them out of driving, because over-75s are twice as likely to cause a fatal accident as younger drivers, according to the National Police Agency (NPA).
Nearly half of older drivers who caused fatal accidents had signs of cognitive impairment (认知障碍). Hundreds of older drivers turn the wrong way into motor ways every year. In January an 85-year-old man steered his vehicle into oncoming traffic on a country road, hitting a car and two schoolgirls. Police believe he mistook the accelerator for the brake. The man’s family said he had rejected their requests to hand over his keys many times.
Such stubbornness is common, notes Kazunori Iwakoshi, who heads an NGO that supports elderly drivers. Many drivers argue that they have never had an accident and it is unfair to do that, so they resent themselves being cast aside.
Since last March over-75s renewing their licenses must take cognitive tests to screen for dementia (老年痴呆). The NPA expects these changes to take 15,000 drivers off the road each year. Last year more than 250,000 over-75s gave up their licenses after their families’ constant stream of persuasion, says Mr. Iwakoshi. His organization publishes a check list for elderly drivers, aimed at getting them to assess their responses themselves.
Mr. Matsumoto is lucky. His city gives pensioners unlimited access to public transport. However, thousands of elderly people are stuck in rural communities with no buses.
1、Why do the police try to persuade elderly drivers to stop driving?
A．To encourage younger drivers to drive safely.
B．To reduce the number of deadly accidents.
C．To introduce the National Police Agency.
D．To stress the significance of safe driving.
2、Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word “resent” in paragraph 3?
A．resemble B．support
C．injure D．dislike
3、What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?
A．Tests to assess elderly drivers’ responses.
B．Families’ contributions to traffic safety.
C．Ways to renew licenses for elderly drivers.
D．Measures to control the number of elderly drivers.
4、What is implied about the restriction to elderly drivers in the last paragraph?
A．It can cause some new problems.
B．It is popular among elderly drivers.
C．It will do elderly drivers more harm than good.
D．It brings about easy access to public transport.
24．（8分）
Sydney Opera House Tours
We offer three different tours of this iconic buildings.
The Essential Tour brings to life the story behind the design and construction of one of the world’s most famous landmarks. Using interactive audiovisual technology, your guide will take you on a memorable journey inside the youngest building ever to be World Heritage listed.
Afterwards, why not stay around and eat at the Studio Café, with its modern Australian menu? You can both enjoy the best views in Sydney and claim a 20% reduction on the total cost of your meal. (Don’t forget to show your ticket in order to claim your discount.)
Language: English, French, German
Takes place: Daily between 9am and 5pm
Prices: Adult $35/ Online $29.75
Concessions: Australian seniors and pensioners; students and children of 16 and under $24.50
Prior bookings are not essential.
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The Backstage Tour gives you backstage access to the Sydney Opera House. It is a unique opportunity to experience the real-life dramas behind the stage! You might even get to stand on the concert hall stage, take up a conductor’s baton in the orchestra pit and imagine you are leading the performance. You will also get to see inside the stars’ dressing rooms.
The tour concludes with a complimentary breakfast in the Green Room, the private dining area of performers past and present.
Takes place: Daily at 7am
Prices: $155 No concessions.
To purchase: Bookings are essential. Limited to 8 people per tour.
Online sales expire at 4:30 pm two days prior.
Notes: The tour includes up to 300 steps. Flat, rubber-soled shoes must be worn. For safety reasons, children of 12 years old and under are not permitted.
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Opera High Tea consists of a tour where you will walk in the footsteps of world-class singers, dancers and musicians, followed by fine food and music in the spectacular surroundings of the Bennelong Dining Room. What could be better than a treat of delicious light snacks and soft drinks followed by a live recital (独唱会) by a leading Australian singer? An unforgettable treat for young and old!
Takes place: Every second Wed., 2pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Prices: $145 per person
Book online or visit the Guided Tours Desk
201、A traveler will enjoy a performance if he chooses ________
A．the Essential Tour B．the Backstage Tour
C．Opera High Tea D．any of the tours
1、Joining the Backstage Tour, a traveler ________.
A．is allowed to wear sneakers when standing on the stage
B．will have an opportunity to be the conductor of the orchestra
C．can take his big family of 8 members to free breakfast
D．can buy the discount ticket the day before the tour
2、If a couple who travelled with their 17-year-old son joined the Essential Tour and had a meal of $150 there, what would the lowest cost be if paid in cash?
A．$2.25. B．$214.5.
C．$225. D．239.25.
25．（10分）On the day the tornado hit, there was no indication of any coming severe weather. The first alert my husband, Jimmy and I got came around 9 p.m., from some scrolling text on the TV Jimmy was watching. He ran upstairs to find me in our third-floor bedroom, a