广西柳州市融水中学2022-2023学年英语高三上期末统考试题含解析.doc

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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题15分，满分30分）
1．--- How did you like the concert last night?
--- I enjoyed it very much, but the dancers ______ a better job.
A．could have done B．couldn’t have done C．could do D．had done
2．Fortunately somebody who happened to be passing by called the emergency aid the traffic accident occurred.
A．hurriedly B．quickly C．immediately D．shortly
3．We offered to pay our half of the cost that was needed to restore the shared doorway but Charles would have of it.
A．nothing B．anything
C．none D．any
4．---Kingsman: The Secret Service is a spy action comedy film. Wants to come with me?
---I’d love to, but my best friend is getting married, and I won’t _______ it for anything.
A．overlook B．trade C．miss D．forget
5．My father insisted that every minute____ made full use of _______the work well.
A．be, to do B．has been, doing
C．be, doing D．has been, to do
6．— David is a green hand at such things.
— But I believe he is quite ________ to the task.
A．relevant B．accessible
C．equal D．unique
7．--Can’t you stay a little longer? I really want to talk more with you.
--Me, too. ________ I have to get home before 10 at night.
A．But B．Since C．And D．For
8． her emotion, she buried her face in her hands．
A．Controlled B．To control C．Being controlled D．Having controlled
9．James, I don’t mind lending you the money ____ you pay it back within a month.
A．although B．now that
C．unless D．as long as
10．Our society would be better off but for the fact that the economy ________ by the current global financial crisis.
A．had been affected B．were affected
C．should be affected D．is affected
11．The lady standing over there may be from the USA, _____ I guess has lost her way.
A．whom B．who
C．which D．where
12．Our bedrooms are all on the sixth floor, with its own bathroom.
A．all B．every C．either D．each
13．________________ the heavy rain，the couple went to the supermarket to buy their son a gift.
A．In spite of B．Except for
C．But for D．Instead of
14．_____ to manage time wisely, and you can make the most out of each day.
A．Learning B．To learn
C．Learned D．Learn
15．Hardly ever ______ so many choices for young people entering the workforce as there are today.
A．there are B．there have been C．have there been D．are there
16．At school, it is essential that every child ______ equally regardless of family background.
A．treating B．treated C．be treated D．is treated
17．He let me write down his instructions sure that I would know what was after he went away.
A．making; doing B．making; to do
C．to make; to do D．to make; to be done
18．When I was twenty, I had to________ before graduation and work in a clothes shop to help support my family.
A．come out B．stay out
C．leave out D．drop out
19．In view of rapidly aging population,the second-child policy at the start of 2016.
A．is adopted B．was adopted C．has been adopted D．was being adopted
20．---It was Sunday today, and I _______ up very early.
---So you really had a good rest.
A．didn’t need to get B．needn’t have got C．needn’t to get D．don’t need get
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） Over the past few years, smart home tech has become more and more accessible and it’s increasingly easy to find that you’ve bought a product that includes smart home features. So what does a modem smart home look like, and how can you start building one? You could get to start making your home smarter by the following gadgets.

Ecobee 4
* Measuring both occupancy and temperature, its sensors signal your Ecobee to automatically switch to the right mode.
* It only takes about 30 minutes. thanks to an easy-to-follow installation guide and an in-app step-by-step walkthrough.
* Easily adjust temperature using your voice with built-in Alexa or from wherever you are using your mobile devices.
Amazon Smart Plug
* Amazon Smart Plug works with Alexa to add voice control.
* Schedule lights, fans, and appliances to turn on and off automatically, or control them remotely when you’re away.
*It’s simple to set up and use. Plug in, open Alexa app, and start using your voice.
The Philips Hue White Smart Bulb

* It works with Amazon Alexa to support dimming through voice control.
* Schedule your own custom lighting scenes. Set the smart bulbs to turn on and off at a pre-set time.
To install, simply screw (拧) the smart bulbs into your desired light location.
* Control smart-bulb-equipped lamps and overhead lights via the Philips Hue App.
August Smart Lock Pro
* It works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately).
* Control keyless access. It locks automatically behind you, and unlocks as you approach.
* Install in about 10 minutes with just a screwdriver (螺丝刀) .
1、What do the four gadgets have in common?
A．Useful Philips Hue App. B．Beautiful lighting scenes.
C．Easy installation and simple set-up. D．Pleasant temperature.
2、This passage is intended to ________.
A．introduce the gadgets of smart home B．provide advice for home decoration
C．compare the gadgets with others D．show the popularity of the gadgets
22．（8分） I began working in journalism when I was eight. It was my mother’s idea. She wanted me to “make something” of myself, and decided I had better start young if I was to have any chance of keeping up with the competition.
With my load of magazines I headed toward Belleville Avenue. The crowds were there. There were two gas stations on the corner of Belleville and Union. For several hours I made myself highly visible, making sure everyone could see me and the heavy black letters on the bag that said THE SATURDAY EVENING POST. When it was suppertime, I walked back home.
“How many did you sell, my boy?” my mother asked.
“None.”
“Where did you go?”
“The corner of Belleville and Union Avenues.”
“What did you do?”
“Stood on the corner waiting for somebody to buy a Saturday Evening Post.”
“You just stood there?”
“Didn’t sell a single one
“My God, Russell!”
Uncle Allen put in, “Well, I’ve decided to take the Post.” I handed him a copy and he paid me a nickel(五分镍币). It was the first nickel I earned.
Afterwards my mother taught me how to be a salesman. I would have to ring doorbells, address adults with self-confidence, and persuade them by saying that no one, no matter how poor, could afford to be without the Saturday Evening Post in the home.
One day, I told my mother I’d changed my mind. I didn’t want to make a success in the magazine business.
“If you think you can change your mind like this,” she replied, “you’ll become a good-for-nothing.” She insisted that, as soon as school was over, I should start ringing doorbells, selling magazines. Whenever I said no, she would scold me.
My mother and I had fought this battle almost as long as I could remember. My mother, dissatisfied with my father’s plain workman’s life, determined that I would not grow up like him and his people. But never did she expect that, forty years later, such a successful journalist as me would go back to her husband’s people for true life and love.
1、Why did the boy start his job young?
A．He wanted to be famous in the future.
B．The job was quite easy for him.
C．His mother had high hopes for him.
D．The competition for the job was fierce.
2、From the dialogue between the boy and his mother, we learn that the mother was _______.
A．excited
B．interested
C．ashamed
D．disappointed
3、What did the mother do when the boy wanted to give up?
A．She forced him to continue.
B．She punished him.
C．She gave him some money.
D．She changed her plan.
4、What does the underlined phrase “this battle”(last paragraph) refer to?
A．The war between the boy’s parents.
B．The arguing between the boy and his mother.
C．The quarrel between the boy and his customers.
D．The fight between the boy and his father.
5、What is the text mainly about?
A．The early life of a journalist.
B．The early success of a journalist.
C．The happy childhood of the writer.
D．The important role of the writer in his family.
23．（8分）More and more comments sections are being shut down online.
Autumn Phillips had had enough. On Aug. 19, the executive editor of the Quad- City Times in Iowa, and Illinois, US visited her website, , and saw a story about a man who had been shot to death. When she got to the readers’ comments sections at the end, she was shocked by what she saw. Below the story was a growing number of comments—a racist remark about democratic votes, a negative comment about police …So Phillips decided to do something she had been thinking about for a long time: she shut down the comments sections.
Phillips was not alone in making such a move. Last week, NPR announced k too was closing its online comments sections. The decisions don’t mean that the news outlets are no longer interested in what their audiences are thinking. Both stressed their eagerness to hear from readers and listeners on social networks. But both agreed that comments had deviated from their original intention. And so they had.
In early days of digital journalism, comments were seen as a key part of this new media, a wonderful opportunity for strengthening the dialogue between news producers and their audiences. It was a welcome change, given that for long many news organizations were far too separated from their readers. Much more back and forth conversation seemed like healthy and welcome evolution. Sadly, that’s not the way things turned out. Rather than a place for exchanging ideas, comments sections became the home of ugly name-calling, racism and anti-women language. Besides their poisonous quality, comments seem out of place today.
“Since we made the announcement, I’ve received an outpouring of responses from our readers,” she says. “I’ve heard from parents whose children were hurt by our online comments. I’ve heard from people who said they wouldn’t send in letters to the editor because they were attacked so fiercely by comments, and wasn’t worth it.”
1、Why did Autumn Phillips shut down the comments sections?
A．They were put to wrong use.
B．Her website was attacked heavily.
C．They exposed many illegal issues.
D．She was angry about readers’ comments.
2、What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 indicate about comments?
A．They were out of date.
B．They had gone against their original intentions.
C．They were full of sensitive information.
D．They couldn’t interest the audience.
3、What was the welcome change in the early digital journalism?
A．Readers, having more access to news.
B．Readers’ making less negative comments.
C．Readers’ freedom to express their thoughts.
D．Readers’ active involvement in the news industry.
4、How do many readers feel about Autumn Phillips, move according to the last paragraph?
A．Cautious. B．Hopeful.
C．Surprised. D．Supportive.
24．（8分） We can take online joyful learning experiences to a new level by combining the best practices in education with inspiring hands-on lessons that parents and children can enjoy together.
◆◇Starting a Writer’s Notebook　June 13th—June 17th
This workshop is to inspire children to see themselves as true authors. The writing activities in this workshop are meant to help young authors develop their sense of voice and enthusiasm for writing. Participants will learn a variety of strategies and techniques for generating ideas and producing meaningful writing.
PRICE: $27.00($22.00 cash payment)　　　AGE: 6—10
◆◇Backyard Science　　June 20th—June 24th
By sharing what we discover in our own backyards, our children will be able to experience firsthand how wildlife, climate, and geographic landscapes differ across the globe. Through this workshop we have the ability to create eye-opening explorations for our children.
PRICE: $27.00　　　 AGE:4—10
◆◇Be a Peacemaker　　June 27th—July 1st
By practicing mindfulness we discover how to find that peaceful place within ourselves, even during the most difficult times. This online class offers families a way to explore beneficial techniques together in an effort to develop a shared language and common understanding of what it means to be fully present in our lives.
PRICE: $27.00　　 AGE: 4—10
◆◇Poetry Makers　　June 11th—July 15th
When sharing poems with our children, we not only teach them how to appreciate the beauty of language but also that our words have the ability to affect others in deep and meaningful ways. In this four-week online workshop, we will strengthen our children’s understanding of themselves, each other, and the world around them through the power of writing poetry.
PRICE: $27.00　　　AGE:6—10
1、What can we learn about Starting a Writer’s Notebook?
A．It offers a discount.
B．It lasts four weeks.
C．It is suitable for all ages.
D．It encourages children to write poetry.
2、What can we learn about Backyard Science?
A．It encourages the kids to get close to nature.
B．It offers the kids various outdoor explorations.
C．It fills the kids with confidence in their future.
D．It enriches the kids’ life experience and knowledge.
3、Which workshop can help kids make a good balance in their daily life?
A．Starting a Writer’s Notebook.
B．Backyard Science.
C．Be a Peacemaker.
D．Poetry Makers.
4、What can kids learn at Poetry Makers?
A．Take more interest in their studies.
B．Have a strong desire to be successful.
C．Show much enthusiasm for literature.
D．Be aware of the power of words.
25．（10分）If Confucius(孔子) were alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. He’d need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.
While many people in China remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. It’s nothing personal. Most Americans don’t even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.
But that doesn’t mean that Americans don’t care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.
In the past twenty years, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually include Chinese art, history and philosophy(哲学). Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take advantage of(利用) ancient Chinese wisdom to make up the drawbacks(缺陷) Western philosophy. Students in the United States, at the same time, are racing to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is a