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牛栏山一中2022-2023学年度高三第一学期期中考试
英 语 试 卷
第一部分知识运用(共两节，30分)
第一节 完形填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
I was ready to pay for my bananas at the grocery one night, when fear seized me. My wallet was gone. I could only have left it on the G9 bus, which was now speeding in the dark to some ____1____ station.
The ____2____ moment was quickly followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the contents of that little wallet? The credit cards, the driver’s license, the cash, all lost to the bus.
Two hours later, back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband ____3____ it while I was on the phone in the dining room. “Does Jennifer live here?” I heard a lady say. In my husband’s hand was my wallet, with not a penny missing. She left before I could ____4____ make it to the door to offer my thanks.
After sharing the story online, I heard from someone, who identified the lady as Erin Smith. Without ____5____, I called to thank her. She said she ____6____ my wallet on a bus seat. She calculated that going to a stranger’s house was a ____7____ move, but she decided to take the chance. “If I were in that situation, I would want someone to try to find me.” she said.
This one stranger responded beautifully to my small____8____ but she actually wasn’t the only one. Right after Erin took possession of my wallet on the bus, she posted a picture of my driver’s license to an online forum(论坛), trying to see if anyone knew me. No sooner did she leave my doorstep than I had emails from two women whose kids go to my son’s nursery and who recognized my face. I’ve never exchanged words with those moms beyond small talk, but they wanted to help. I read that people are more divided than ever, but that’s not how the people I ____9____ tend to act.
Looking back , I feel blessed someone had wanted to help a stranger. Erin had gone beyond what almost anyone would have done, finding my house on a bitterly cold night, and for that I was extremely ____10____.
1. A. accessible B. unknown C. familiar D. convenient
2. A. face-saving B. brain-washing C. heart-stopping D. eye-catching
3. A. ignored B. interrupted C. examined D. answered
4. A. still B. ever C. yet D. even
5. A. delay B. question C. regret D. invitation
6. A. threw B. placed C. opened D. spotted
7 A. selfless B. risky C. delightful D. personal
8. A. crisis B. danger C. encounter D. failure
9. A. encounter B. follow C. consult D. accompany
10. A. longing B. grateful C. concerned D. enthusiastic
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，共15分)
A
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Thomas Gainsborough was an 18th-century English painter. One of his works, ____11____(title) A Portrait of a Young Gentleman, is finally returning to England after 100 years. It will be showing at the National Gallery in London from January to March 2022. Painted in approximately 1770, the painting was nicknamed The Blue Boy because it shows a young boy ____12____ (wear) a striking blue outfit. ____13____ the major newspapers at the time said is that the painting was “the world’s most beautiful picture”.
B
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
I have often thought it would be a blessing if each human being were stricken blind and deaf for a few days at some time during his early adult life.____14____ (dark) would make him more appreciatively of sight; silence would teach him the joys of sound. I who am blind can give one hint to those ____15____ see: Use your eyes as if tomorrow you would be stricken blind. And the same method can ____16____ (apply) to the other senses. But of all the senses, I am sure that sight must be the most delightful.
C
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Globalization is the connection of different parts of the world. The process of globalization is very controversial. Many people say globalization will help people communicate. Aid agencies can respond more quickly ____17____a natural disaster. Advanced medicines are more easily and widely available to people who may not have been able to afford them. Globalization ____18____ (increase) the number of students studying abroad over the past few years. ____19____some people worry that Western culture will destroy local cultures around the world. What they fear is that everyone will end up ____20____ (eat) hamburgers and pizza.
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，38分)
第一节(共14小题;每小题2分，共28分)
A
Occasions like anniversaries, weddings and reunions call for special event venues （场地）.The following places may have a way out. There's no need to spend money creating atmosphere at special event venues. It's built right in!
Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage
415 E. STREET, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501
Events, like great music are born of inspiration. Featuring a 13,600-square-foot facility that will seat 275 guests with private event space, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional experience with a rock and roll twist for each of our guests.
Business Expo Center
1960 S. ANAHEIM WAY, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92805
The Business Expo Center is Orange County's premier event venue in Anaheim, California. Our flexible 36,000-square-foot expo center is home to space for conferences, trade shows and celebrations. We pride ourselves on providing a memorable experience with excellent flexibility, services, and cost savings. We won't charge customers for on-site parking and provide high-speed Wi-Fi.
Automobile Driving Museum
610 LAIRPORT STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245
Centrally located in the South Bay beach community of El Segundo, California, the ADM offers a wonderful venue for private parties and corporate events. Conveniently located 5 minutes south of LAX, right off the 405 and 105 Freeways, the 610 Lairport space has a vintage feel surrounded by our primary automobile collection. We offer several different venues inside and outside our facility for diverse events. To better our service, reservations are needed.
Yamashiro Hollywood
1999 N. SYCAMORE AVE., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90068
Yamashiro Hollywood is a restaurant and therefore, all food and beverages must be handled in house. However, guests are allowed to bring in outside wine and champagne for a corkage fee.
21. What can you do in Business Expo Center?
A Enjoy free parking.
B. Bring in outside wine.
C. Experience a rock and roll twist.
D. See some automobile collections.
22. Which venue do you need to book in advance?
A. Business Expo Center.
B. Yamashiro Hollywood.
C Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage.
D. Automobile Driving Museum.
23. What do the four venues have in common?
A. They offer optional places.
B. They are open to special events.
C. They are located in the same state.
D. They enjoy convenient transportation.
B
It’s a Saturday night, the kids are asleep and we have no plans. Before we fall into our routine and watch a movie, I try to talk my husband into playing a card game. Unconvinced, he continues tapping away on his phone. But just before disappearing into the social media rabbit hole, he has an idea. He looks over me and suggests, “Why don’t we try calling one of our friends?”
I look at him with raised brows, as if his suggestion is somewhat ridiculous and perhaps even socially unacceptable. You can’t just call someone out of the blue now…right? But then I think again and realize that at one point in time, in the not so distant past, this was the norm. I spent my early teenage years connecting with friends through a phone that was connected to a wall. It wasn’t “smart”, but it allowed me to keep in touch with the latest gossip and news. We would chat for hours, sometimes while I hid under my blanket in order to avoid the chance of being caught by my parents.
I could even memorize the phone numbers of loved ones then. While I did own an address book—and there was always the White Pages, where you could look people up by their names—I had the contact details of special friends, first loves and family members committed to memory. I guess these days, they would be on my “Favorites” list in my smartphone.
Today, many of my “favorite” people are followed from a distance through social media, and even they very rarely—if ever—would get an actual call from me. The birth announcement by my oldest friend is received through catching a well-defined bump into a photo that I scroll past. The news of a divorce from a couple whom I had considered my second parents when I was in middle school arrives after a photo of a woman led me on a quest for more gossip. Bits of such information, a collection of wonderful, exciting, shocking and also boring news, may have been a part of my digital feed for years. The idea of actually picking up the phone to reconnect with a long-lost friend is an intimidating one—even seeing the name of an old friend pop up in an incoming call can feel a little afraid.
I ask my husband, “Who would we call?” After tossing around a few names, we agree on some potential candidates—people whose lives have taken them in different directions, but with whom we still share deep friendships.
24. How does the author feel about her husband’s suggestion at first?
A. Surprised. B. Motivated. C. Nervous. D. Excited.
25. With the phone, the author’s teenage years was________.
A. difficult but interesting B. peaceful and meaningful
C. pleasant and unforgettable D. inconvenient but enjoyable
26. In the following days, the couple may ________.
A. share more of their private information with others
B. contact more long-lost friends through social media
C. have more personal communications with their friends
D. add more friends’ names to the contact lists in their phones
27. What’s the purpose of the passage?
A. To argue for the need of the contact of long-lost friends.
B. To remind us to turn to phones to keep in touch with friends
C. To tell us about one of her unforgettable experience.
D. To persuade us to follow our friends through the social media.
C
The poet Lovelle Drachman once said, “blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”, which is certainly true of people with wanderlust.
‘Wanderlust’ is derived from a German word meaning ‘a love of hiking’ and now used to describe the burning desire to escape the everyday and explore the unfamiliar. Wanderlust is a common, but not universal experience. What makes some people catch that travel bug while others are apparently unaffected?
One theory is to do with our genes. Scientific research has identified a variant of the DRD4 gene that affects sensitivity to dopamine(多巴胺), the neuro-transmitter often released in the brain when we do something we enjoy. Actually, it’s not that the 7R version of the DRD4 specifically creates a thirst for travel, but people with the 7R variant are less sensitive to that delicious dopamine hit.
So simple things that bring other people pleasure, like a jog in the park or a cheeky chocolate treat, might not cut it for them, which makes those with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to be risk takers to get increased dopamine levels. That’s why DRD4-7R has been called the wanderlust gene. Other researches have also linked the same 7R variant to far riskier behaviors, such as addiction and offensive behavior. By comparison, the strong sudden desire to go travelling seems like the better end of the Theory of Evolution.
But another theory looks at the psychology of living in our inter-connected human society, one in which we are constantly aware of what friends and social media influencers are doing and keep comparing ourselves to them in two distinct ways. Upwards social comparisons, comparing ourselves to those we see as more successful than us. And downward social comparisons, comparing ourselves to those we see as worse off than us. In the age of social media, it’s very easy to compare ourselves unfavorably with the idealized version. How can we compete with influencers, with their perfectly dark brown legs on neat and clean white sand, and their once in a lifetime sunsets over Machu Picchu?
Whether the motivation to explore the world is genetic, psychological or something else, there are far more harmful hobbies than the desire to explore the world. Venturing outside your comfort zone, to learn about new cultures, meet people you might otherwise never have had the chance to meet, and finally, learn who you are in different situations. Sounds like a life well-lived. As the novelist Jack Kerouac said, “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.”
28. The underlined phrase “catch that travel bug” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________
A. be crazy about travelling B. be curious about travelling
C. escape daily life by travelling D. experience common travelling
29. Why are people with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to have wanderlust?
A. Because they are more fascinated by risks and unfamiliar things.
B. Because the 7R variant cause them to be less sensitive to dopamine hit.
C. Because they have comparatively higher level of dopamine than other people.
D. Because the 7R variant, also called wanderlust gene, helps create a craving for travelling.
30. The author will probably agree to the statement that ________
A. a well-lived life doesn’t involve venturing outside comfortable zone
B. the 7R variant is inevitably linked with some more risky behavior such as addiction
C. people tend to forget their daily routine, but adventures really leave footprints in their hearts
D. when people compare themselves with less successful ones, it may give rise to mixed feelings
D
After years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together.
Together, these deep human urges（驱策力）count for much more than ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, "Why? Why? Why?"
Fortunately, curiosity and discontent don't have to be learned. We are born with them and need only recapture them.
"The great man," said Mencius（孟子）, "is he who does not lose his child's heart. " Yet most of us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires restful average. It encourages us to occupy our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied.
Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake.
How should you start? Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who couldn't arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it. How she is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement.
One way to begin is to answer your own excuses. You haven't any special ability? Most people don't; there are only a few geniuses. You haven't any time? That's good because it's always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wrote parts of Uncle Tom's Cabin while cooking. You're too old? Remember that Thomas Costain was 57 when he published his first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was 78.
However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for you'll never be more alive than you are at this moment.
31. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to ________.
A. propose a definition B. make a comparison
C. reach a conclusion D. present an argument
32. What does the example of Galileo tell us?
A. Trial and error leads to the finding of truth.
B. Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious.
C. Creativity results from challenging authority.
D. Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore.
33. What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent?
A. Observe the unknown around you.
B. Develop a questioning mind.
C. Lead a life of adventure.
D. Follow the fashion.
34. What could be the best title of the passage?
A. Curious Minds Never Feel Contented
B. Reflections on Human Nature
C. The Keys to Achievement
D. Never Too Late to Learn
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，共10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A study revealed that, in most occasions, the outcome on a given task can be improved when two people have helped each other instead of working on their own. As early as 1624 John Donne has already popularized the phrase “No man is an island”. And this is especially true, be it in the workplace, in doing scientific research, or working in events. One of the benefits of cooperation is that people can pool together their skills and wisdom towards a common aim. Because of this, they have a higher chance of being more successful. ___35___
Teamwork promotes diversity. The very nature of teamwork requires a group of people from various backgrounds to come together and share their thinking. ____36____ This level of diversity generates cultural understanding, increased communication through collective knowledge of approaches and a larger resource of opinions.
___37___ Working within a team helps us to create an environment which inspires collective knowledge, resources and skills. Consequently, this allows us to pick some ideas and to reflect on our own way of thinking. Teamwork also encourages self-improvement because it helps us to expand our horizons and make better use of our own intrinsic capabilities. And since self-improvement helps us in seeking better ways to perform our role within a team, it improves both the efficiency and productivity of the team as a whole.
Completion of task becomes easy. Each member has unique skills to help with the project. ____38____ For example, you may ask one person to do research, another to take charge of social media marketing, and another to look after delivery. Teamwork can get the most of each person’s strengths.
___39___ For instance, tackling about climate change by researchers who come from different disciplines (学科) could potentially lead to ground-breaking researches. In the traditional research world, one researcher pursued a theme over several decades. However, academia is fostering a fresh research culture, whereby academic works advance through the creation of interdisciplinary research.
A. Teamwork encourages healthy competition.
B It promotes peer learning and self-improvement.
C. So a task can be assigned based on a person’s skills and expertise.
D. There are many benefits we can gain out of teamwork and cooperation.
E. The seeds of creativity and innovation spring from the exchange of ideas.
F. As a result, different opinions and problem-solving methods can be formed.
G. Cooperation has several benefits including shared risk, resources and knowledge.
第三部分：书面表达(共两节，32分)
第一节：阅读表达(4小题;第40、41小题各2分，第42小题3分，第43小题5分，共12分)
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
When I was a kid, there was only one way my parents would let me stay home from school and that was if I had a high fever. Most of my friends could stay home due to a stomachache or a mild fever — but not me… I had to be dying in order to stay home. By the way, my parents are both doctors. My parents used to say that they were teaching me how to have a good work ethic (职业道德). I didn’t understand the connection until last week.
The other day I was on the train and sat behind a young man who was complaining to his friend about his life. He went on for twenty minutes about how his passion in life was to make movies, but he wouldn’t pursue it because he had no clue if he could make enough money and he didn’t want to waste time because it would take years to make it big. He then admitted to thinking about buying stocks by borrowing money because he thought he could easily make six figures within one year. His friend agreed with him and said, “The stock is good because you can make tons of money and only work for a short time.”
I think they were indulging (沉溺) in the wildest fantasy. Many people these days don’t realize that when things seem to happen immediately, it is only because a lot of effort, determination and time have gone into them and it isn’t due to some miraculous (不可思议的) event. The easier it looks, the more hours go into it. There is no excuse for laziness.
Looking at the two young men, all of a sudden I was having a flashback of being ten years old and watching the television show Fame.
In the show the dance teacher told her students, “If you want fame, fame costs and here’s how you start paying for it … in sweat.” Every time we watched that show, my dad would proudly say how right the teacher was because in order to succeed you have to work hard.
40. Why did the young man on the train give up his dream of making movies?
________________
41. What will it take to make lots of money in a short time in author’s opinion?
________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Ø The author’s father thought that in order to succeed we can rely on some miraculous event.
________________
43. Do you agree with the author’s opinion? Give your reasons. (about 40 words)
________________
第二节．书面表达(20 分)
44. 假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华，你校学生会邀请了某大学外教Mr. White下周末来校做关于中西文化差异的讲座，现因新冠疫情（COVID-19）无法正常举行，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示歉意并说明原因；
2. 提出新的解决方案并征求意见。
词数：100词左右，开头结尾已经给出，不计入总词数
Dear Mr. White,
I am Li Hua, Chairman of Students’ Union of Hongxing High School.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
牛栏山一中2022-2023学年度高三第一学期期中考试
英 语 试 卷
第一部分知识运用(共两节，30分)
第一节 完形填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
I was ready to pay for my bananas at the grocery one night, when fear seized me. My wallet was gone. I could only have left it on the G9 bus, which was now speeding in the dark to some ____1____ station.
The ____2____ moment was quickly followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the contents of that little wallet? The credit cards, the driver’s license, the cash, all lost to the bus.
Two hours later back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband ____3____ it while I was on the phone in the dining room. “Does Jennifer live here?” I heard a lady say. In my husband’s hand was my wallet, with not a penny missing. She left before I could ____4____ make it to the door to offer my thanks.
After sharing the story online, I heard from someone, who identified the lady as Erin Smith. Without ____5____, I called to thank her. She said she ____6____ my wallet on a bus seat. She calculated that going to a stranger’s house was a ____7____ move, but she decided to take the chance. “If I were in that situation, I would want someone to try to find me.” she said.
This one stranger responded beautifully to my small____8____ but she actually wasn’t the only one. Right after Erin took possession of my wallet on the bus, she posted a picture of my driver’s license to an online forum(论坛), trying to see if anyone knew me. No sooner did she leave my doorstep than I had emails from two women whose kids go to my son’s nursery and who recognized my face. I’ve never exchanged words with those moms beyond small talk, but they wanted to help. I read that people are more divided than ever, but that’s not how the people I ____9____ tend to act.
Looking back , I feel blessed someone had wanted to help a stranger. Erin had gone beyond what almost anyone would have done, finding my house on a bitterly cold night, and for that I was extremely ____10____.
1. A. accessible B. unknown C. familiar D. convenient
2. A. face-saving B. brain-washing C. heart-stopping D. eye-catching
3. A. ignored B. interrupted C. examined D. answered
4. A. still B. ever C. yet D. even
5. A. delay B. question C. regret D. invitation
6. A. threw B. placed C. opened D. spotted
7. A. selfless B. risky C. delightful D. personal
8. A. crisis B. danger C. encounter D. failure
9. A. encounter B. follow C. consult D. accompany
10. A. longing B. grateful C. concerned D. enthusiastic
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. A 10. B
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，共15分)
A
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Thomas Gainsborough was an 18th-century English painter. One of his works, ____11____(title) A Portrait of a Young Gentleman, is finally returning to England after 100 years. It will be showing at the National Gallery in London from January to March 2022. Painted in approximately 1770, the painting was nicknamed The Blue Boy because it shows a young boy ____12____ (wear) a striking blue outfit. ____13____ the major newspapers at the time said is that the painting was “the world’s most beautiful picture”.
【答案】11. titled
12 wearing
13. What
B
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
I have often thought it would be a blessing if each human being were stricken blind and deaf for a few days at some time during his early adult life.____14____ (dark) would make him more appreciatively of sight; silence would teach him the joys of sound. I who am blind can give one hint to those ____15____ see: Use your eyes as if tomorrow you would be stricken blind. And the same method can ____16____ (apply) to the other senses. But of all the senses, I am sure that sight must be the most delightful.
【答案】14. Darkness
15. who 16. be applied
C
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Globalization is the connection of different parts of the world. The process of globalization is very controversial. Many people say globalization will help people communicate. Aid agencies can respond more quickly ____17____a natural disaster. Advanced medicines are more easily and widely available to people who may not have been able to afford them. Globalization ____18____ (increase) the number of students studying abroad over the past few years. ____19____some people worry that Western culture will destroy local cultures around the world. What they fear is that everyone will end up ____20____ (eat) hamburgers and pizza.
【答案】17. to 18. has increased
19. But 20. eating
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，38分)
第一节(共14小题;每小题2分，共28分)
A
Occasions like anniversaries, weddings and reunions call for special event venues （场地）.The following places may have a way out. There's no need to spend money creating atmosphere at special event venues. It's built right in!
Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage
415 E. STREET, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501
Events, like great music are born of inspiration. Featuring a 13,600-square-foot facility that will seat 275 guests with private event space, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional experience with a rock and roll twist for each of our guests.
Business Expo Center
1960 S. ANAHEIM WAY, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92805
The Business Expo Center is Orange County's premier event venue in Anaheim, California. Our flexible 36,000-square-foot expo center is home to space for conferences, trade shows and celebrations. We pride ourselves on providing a memorable experience with excellent flexibility, services, and cost savings. We won't charge customers for on-site parking and provide high-speed Wi-Fi.
Automobile Driving Museum
610 LAIRPORT STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245
Centrally located in the South Bay beach community of El Segundo, California, the ADM offers a wonderful venue for private parties and corporate events. Conveniently located 5 minutes south of LAX, right off the 405 and 105 Freeways, the 610 Lairport space has a vintage feel surrounded by our primary automobile collection. We offer several different venues inside and outside our facility for diverse events. To better our service, reservations are needed.
Yamashiro Hollywood
1999 N. SYCAMORE AVE., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90068
Yamashiro Hollywood is a restaurant and therefore, all food and beverages must be handled in house. However, guests are allowed to bring in outside wine and champagne for a corkage fee.
21. What can you do in Business Expo Center?
A. Enjoy free parking.
B. Bring in outside wine.
C. Experience a rock and roll twist.
D. See some automobile collections.
22. Which venue do you need to book in advance?
A. Business Expo Center.
B. Yamashiro Hollywood.
C. Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage.
D. Automobile Driving Museum.
23. What do the four venues have in common?
A. They offer optional places.
B. They are open to special events.
C. They are located in the same state.
D. They enjoy convenient transportation.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B
B
It’s a Saturday night, the kids are asleep and we have no plans. Before we fall into our routine and watch a movie, I try to talk my husband into playing a card game. Unconvinced, he continues tapping away on his phone. But just before disappearing into the social media rabbit hole, he has an idea. He looks over me and suggests, “Why don’t we try calling one of our friends?”
I look at him with raised brows, as if his suggestion is somewhat ridiculous and perhaps even socially unacceptable. You can’t just call someone out of the blue now…right? But then I think again and realize that at one point in time, in the not so distant past, this was the norm. I spent my early teenage years connecting with friends through a phone that was connected to a wall. It wasn’t “smart”, but it allowed me to keep in touch with the latest gossip and news. We would chat for hours, sometimes while I hid under my blanket in order to avoid the chance of being caught by my parents.
I could even memorize the phone numbers of loved ones then. While I did own an address book—and there was always the White Pages, where you could look people up by their names—I had the contact details of special friends, first loves and family members committed to memory. I guess these days, they would be on my “Favorites” list in my smartphone.
Today, many of my “favorite” people are followed from a distance through social media, and even they very rarely—if ever—would get an actual call from me. The birth announcement by my oldest friend is received through catching a well-defined bump into a photo that I scroll past. The news of a divorce from a couple whom I had considered my second parents when I was in middle school arrives after a photo of a woman led me on a quest for more gossip. Bits of such information, a collection of wonderful, exciting, shocking and also boring news, may have been a part of my digital feed for years. The idea of actually picking up the phone to reconnect with a long-lost friend is an intimidating one—even seeing the name of an old friend pop up in an incoming call can feel a little afraid.
I ask my husband, “Who would we call?” After tossing around a few names, we agree on some potential candidates—people whose lives have taken them in different directions, but with whom we still share deep friendships.
24. How does the author feel about her husband’s suggestion at first?
A. Surprised. B. Motivated. C. Nervous. D. Excited.
25. With the phone, the author’s teenage years was________.
A. difficult but interesting B. peaceful and meaningful
C. pleasant and unforgettable D. inconvenient but enjoyable
26. In the following days, the couple may ________.
A. share more of their private information with others
B. contact more long-lost friends through social media
C. have more personal communications with their friends
D. add more friends’ names to the contact lists in their phones
27. What’s the purpose of the passage?
A. To argue for the need of the contact of long-lost friends.
B. To remind us to turn to phones to keep in touch with friends
C. To tell us about one of her unforgettable experience.
D. To persuade us to follow our friends through the social media.
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. C 27. B
C
The poet Lovelle Drachman once said, “blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”, which is certainly true of people with wanderlust.
‘Wanderlust’ is derived from a German word meaning ‘a love of hiking’ and now used to describe the burning desire to escape the everyday and explore the unfamiliar. Wanderlust is a common, but not universal experience. What makes some people catch that travel bug while others are apparently unaffected?
One theory is to do with our genes. Scientific research has identified a variant of the DRD4 gene that affects sensitivity to dopamine(多巴胺), the neuro-transmitter often released in the brain when we do something we enjoy. Actually, it’s not that the 7R version of the DRD4 specifically creates a thirst for travel, but people with the 7R variant are less sensitive to that delicious dopamine hit.
So simple things that bring other people pleasure, like a jog in the park or a cheeky chocolate treat, might not cut it for them, which makes those with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to be risk takers to get increased dopamine levels. That’s why DRD4-7R has been called the wanderlust gene. Other researches have also linked the same 7R variant to far riskier behaviors, such as addiction and offensive behavior. By comparison, the strong sudden desire to go travelling seems like the better end of the Theory of Evolution.
But another theory looks at the psychology of living in our inter-connected human society, one in which we are constantly aware of what friends and social media influencers are doing and keep comparing ourselves to them in two distinct ways. Upwards social comparisons, comparing ourselves to those we see as more successful than us. And downward social comparisons, comparing ourselves to those we see as worse off than us. In the age of social media, it’s very easy to compare ourselves unfavorably with the idealized version. How can we compete with influencers, with their perfectly dark brown legs on neat and clean white sand, and their once in a lifetime sunsets over Machu Picchu?
Whether the motivation to explore the world is genetic, psychological or something else, there are far more harmful hobbies than the desire to explore the world. Venturing outside your comfort zone, to learn about new cultures, meet people you might otherwise never have had the chance to meet, and finally, learn who you are in different situations. Sounds like a life well-lived. As the novelist Jack Kerouac said, “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.”
28. The underlined phrase “catch that travel bug” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________
A. be crazy about travelling B. be curious about travelling
C. escape daily life by travelling D. experience common travelling
29. Why are people with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to have wanderlust?
A. Because they are more fascinated by risks and unfamiliar things.
B. Because the 7R variant cause them to be less sensitive to dopamine hit.
C. Because they have comparatively higher level of dopamine than other people.
D. Because the 7R variant, also called wanderlust gene, helps create a craving for travelling.
30. The author will probably agree to the statement that ________
A. a well-lived life doesn’t involve venturing outside comfortable zone
B. the 7R variant is inevitably linked with some more risky behavior such as addiction
C. people tend to forget their daily routine, but adventures really leave footprints in their hearts
D. when people compare themselves with less successful ones, it may give rise to mixed feelings
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. C
D
After years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together.
Together, these deep human urges（驱策力）count for much more than ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, "Why? Why? Why?"
Fortunately, curiosity and discontent don't have to be learned. We are born with them and need only recapture them.
"The great man," said Mencius（孟子）, "is he who does not lose his child's heart. " Yet most of us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires restful average. It encourages us to occupy our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied.
Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake.
How should you start? Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who couldn't arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it. How she is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement.
One way to begin is to answer your own excuses. You haven't any special ability? Most people don't; there are only a few geniuses. You haven't any time? That's good, because it's always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wrote parts of Uncle Tom's Cabin while cooking. You're too old? Remember that Thomas Costain was 57 when he published his first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was 78.
However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for you'll never be more alive than you are at this moment.
31. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to ________.
A. propose a definition B. make a comparison
C. reach a conclusion D. present an argument
32. What does the example of Galileo tell us?
A. Trial and error leads to the finding of truth.
B. Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious.
C. Creativity results from challenging authority.
D. Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore.
33. What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent?
A. Observe the unknown around you.
B. Develop a questioning mind.
C. Lead a life of adventure.
D. Follow the fashion.
34. What could be the best title of the passage?
A. Curious Minds Never Feel Contented
B. Reflections on Human Nature
C. The Keys to Achievement
D. Never Too Late to Learn
【答案】31. D 32. D 33. B 34. C
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，共10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A study revealed that, in most occasions, the outcome on a given task can be improved when two people have helped each other instead of working on their own. As early as 1624 John Donne has already popularized the phrase “No man is an island”. And this is especially true, be it in the workplace, in doing scientific research, or working in events. One of the benefits of cooperation is that people can pool together their skills and wisdom towards a common aim. Because of this, they have a higher chance of being more successful. ___35___
Teamwork promotes diversity. The very nature of teamwork requires a group of people from various backgrounds to come together and share their thinking. ____36____ This level of diversity generates cultural understanding, increased communication through collective knowledge of approaches and a larger resource of opinions.
___37___ Working within a team helps us to create an environment which inspires collective knowledge, resources and skills. Consequently, this allows us to pick some ideas and to reflect on our own way of thinking. Teamwork also encourages self-improvement because it helps us to expand our horizons and make better use of our own intrinsic capabilities. And since self-improvement helps us in seeking better ways to perform our role within a team, it improves both the efficiency and productivity of the team as a whole.
Completion of task becomes easy. Each member has unique skills to help with the project. ____38____ For example, you may ask one person to do research, another to take charge of social media marketing, and another to look after delivery. Teamwork can get the most of each person’s strengths.
___39___ For instance, tackling about climate change by researchers who come from different disciplines (学科) could potentially lead to ground-breaking researches. In the traditional research world, one researcher pursued a theme over several decades. However, academia is fostering a fresh research culture, whereby academic works advance through the creation of interdisciplinary research.
A. Teamwork encourages healthy competition.
B. It promotes peer learning and self-improvement.
C. So a task can be assigned based on a person’s skills and expertise.
D. There are many benefits we can gain out of teamwork and cooperation.
E. The seeds of creativity and innovation spring from the exchange of ideas.
F. As a result, different opinions and problem-solving methods can be formed.
G. Cooperation has several benefits including shared risk, resources and knowledge.
【答案】35. D 36. F 37. B 38. C 39. E
第三部分：书面表达(共两节，32分)
第一节：阅读表达(4小题;第40、41小题各2分，第42小题3分，第43小题5分，共12分)
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
When I was a kid, there was only one way my parents would let me stay home from school and that was if I had a high fever. Most of my friends could stay home due to a stomachache or a mild fever — but not me… I had to be dying in order to stay home. By the way, my parents are both doctors. My parents used to say that they were teaching me how to have a good work ethic (职业道德). I didn’t understand the connection until last week.
The other day I was on the train and sat behind a young man who was complaining to his friend about his life. He went on for twenty minutes about how his passion in life was to make movies, but he wouldn’t pursue it because he had no clue if he could make enough money and he didn’t want to waste time because it would take years to make it big. He then admitted to thinking about buying stocks by borrowing money because he thought he could easily make six figures within one year. His friend agreed with him and said, “The stock is good because you can make tons of money and only work for a short time.”
I think they were indulging (沉溺) in the wildest fantasy. Many people these days don’t realize that when things seem to happen immediately, it is only because a lot of effort, determination and time have gone into them and it isn’t due to some miraculous (不可思议的) event. The easier it looks, the more hours go into it. There is no excuse for laziness.
Looking at the two young men, all of a sudden I was having a flashback of being ten years old and watching the television show Fame.
In the show the dance teacher told her students, “If you want fame, fame costs and here’s how you start paying for it … in sweat.” Every time we watched that show, my dad would proudly say how right the teacher was because in order to succeed you have to work hard.
40. Why did the young man on the train give up his dream of making movies?
________________
41. What will it take to make lots of money in a short time in author’s opinion?
________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement then underline it and explain why.
Ø The author’s father thought that in order to succeed we can rely on some miraculous event.
________________
43. Do you agree with the author’s opinion? Give your reasons. (about 40 words)
________________
【答案】40. Because he had no clue if he could make enough money and he didn’t want to waste time.
41. A lot of effort, determination and time.
42. The author’s father thought that in order to succeed we can rely on some miraculous event. Because the author’s father thought that in order to succeed we have to work hard. In other words, we can rely on hard work.
43. I agree with the author’s opinion. I think success is due to our hard work. In order to succeed, we should put in a lot of effort, determination and time. It is impractical to gain without any labor.
第二节．书面表达(20 分)
44. 假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华，你校学生会邀请了某大学外教Mr. White下周末来校做关于中西文化差异的讲座，现因新冠疫情（COVID-19）无法正常举行，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示歉意并说明原因；
2. 提出新的解决方案并征求意见。
词数：100词左右，开头结尾已经给出，不计入总词数
Dear Mr. White,
I am Li Hua, Chairman of Students’ Union of Hongxing High School.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. White,
I am Li Hua, Chairman of Students’ Union of Hongxing High School. We are particularly sorry to tell you that the lecture scheduled for next weekend can’t take place as planned, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m writing to consult you about a workable solution.
To safeguard the health of everyone involved, we have two alternative plans in mind. We can switch to an on-line conferencing platform so that we will still be able to listen to your much-anticipated lecture next weekend. Or we can reschedule the lecture for a later date until further notice. Could you please tell us which option suits you best?
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
牛栏山一中2022-2023学年度高三第一学期期中考试
英 语 试 卷
第一部分知识运用(共两节，30分)
第一节 完形填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
I was ready to pay for my bananas at the grocery one night, when fear seized me. My wallet was gone. I could only have left it on the G9 bus, which was now speeding in the dark to some ____1____ station.
The ____2____ moment was quickly followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the contents of that little wallet? The credit cards, the driver’s license, the cash, all lost to the bus.
Two hours later, back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband ____3____ it while I was on the phone in the dining room. “Does Jennifer live here?” I heard a lady say. In my husband’s hand was my wallet, with not a penny missing. She left before I could ____4____ make it to the door to offer my thanks.
After sharing the story online, I heard from someone, who identified the lady as Erin Smith. Without ____5____, I called to thank her. She said she ____6____ my wallet on a bus seat. She calculated that going to a stranger’s house was a ____7____ move, but she decided to take the chance. “If I were in that situation, I would want someone to try to find me.” she said.
This one stranger responded beautifully to my small____8____ but she actually wasn’t the only one. Right after Erin took possession of my wallet on the bus, she posted a picture of my driver’s license to an online forum(论坛), trying to see if anyone knew me. No sooner did she leave my doorstep than I had emails from two women whose kids go to my son’s nursery and who recognized my face. I’ve never exchanged words with those moms beyond small talk, but they wanted to help. I read that people are more divided than ever, but that’s not how the people I ____9____ tend to act.
Looking back , I feel blessed someone had wanted to help a stranger. Erin had gone beyond what almost anyone would have done, finding my house on a bitterly cold night, and for that I was extremely ____10____.
1. A. accessible B. unknown C. familiar D. convenient
2. A. face-saving B. brain-washing C. heart-stopping D. eye-catching
3. A. ignored B. interrupted C. examined D. answered
4. A. still B. ever C. yet D. even
5. A. delay B. question C. regret D. invitation
6. A. threw B. placed C. opened D. spotted
7 A. selfless B. risky C. delightful D. personal
8. A. crisis B. danger C. encounter D. failure
9. A. encounter B. follow C. consult D. accompany
10. A. longing B. grateful C. concerned D. enthusiastic
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，共15分)
A
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Thomas Gainsborough was an 18th-century English painter. One of his works, ____11____(title) A Portrait of a Young Gentleman, is finally returning to England after 100 years. It will be showing at the National Gallery in London from January to March 2022. Painted in approximately 1770, the painting was nicknamed The Blue Boy because it shows a young boy ____12____ (wear) a striking blue outfit. ____13____ the major newspapers at the time said is that the painting was “the world’s most beautiful picture”.
B
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
I have often thought it would be a blessing if each human being were stricken blind and deaf for a few days at some time during his early adult life.____14____ (dark) would make him more appreciatively of sight; silence would teach him the joys of sound. I who am blind can give one hint to those ____15____ see: Use your eyes as if tomorrow you would be stricken blind. And the same method can ____16____ (apply) to the other senses. But of all the senses, I am sure that sight must be the most delightful.
C
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Globalization is the connection of different parts of the world. The process of globalization is very controversial. Many people say globalization will help people communicate. Aid agencies can respond more quickly ____17____a natural disaster. Advanced medicines are more easily and widely available to people who may not have been able to afford them. Globalization ____18____ (increase) the number of students studying abroad over the past few years. ____19____some people worry that Western culture will destroy local cultures around the world. What they fear is that everyone will end up ____20____ (eat) hamburgers and pizza.
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，38分)
第一节(共14小题;每小题2分，共28分)
A
Occasions like anniversaries, weddings and reunions call for special event venues （场地）.The following places may have a way out. There's no need to spend money creating atmosphere at special event venues. It's built right in!
Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage
415 E. STREET, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501
Events, like great music are born of inspiration. Featuring a 13,600-square-foot facility that will seat 275 guests with private event space, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional experience with a rock and roll twist for each of our guests.
Business Expo Center
1960 S. ANAHEIM WAY, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92805
The Business Expo Center is Orange County's premier event venue in Anaheim, California. Our flexible 36,000-square-foot expo center is home to space for conferences, trade shows and celebrations. We pride ourselves on providing a memorable experience with excellent flexibility, services, and cost savings. We won't charge customers for on-site parking and provide high-speed Wi-Fi.
Automobile Driving Museum
610 LAIRPORT STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245
Centrally located in the South Bay beach community of El Segundo, California, the ADM offers a wonderful venue for private parties and corporate events. Conveniently located 5 minutes south of LAX, right off the 405 and 105 Freeways, the 610 Lairport space has a vintage feel surrounded by our primary automobile collection. We offer several different venues inside and outside our facility for diverse events. To better our service, reservations are needed.
Yamashiro Hollywood
1999 N. SYCAMORE AVE., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90068
Yamashiro Hollywood is a restaurant and therefore, all food and beverages must be handled in house. However, guests are allowed to bring in outside wine and champagne for a corkage fee.
21. What can you do in Business Expo Center?
A Enjoy free parking.
B. Bring in outside wine.
C. Experience a rock and roll twist.
D. See some automobile collections.
22. Which venue do you need to book in advance?
A. Business Expo Center.
B. Yamashiro Hollywood.
C Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage.
D. Automobile Driving Museum.
23. What do the four venues have in common?
A. They offer optional places.
B. They are open to special events.
C. They are located in the same state.
D. They enjoy convenient transportation.
B
It’s a Saturday night, the kids are asleep and we have no plans. Before we fall into our routine and watch a movie, I try to talk my husband into playing a card game. Unconvinced, he continues tapping away on his phone. But just before disappearing into the social media rabbit hole, he has an idea. He looks over me and suggests, “Why don’t we try calling one of our friends?”
I look at him with raised brows, as if his suggestion is somewhat ridiculous and perhaps even socially unacceptable. You can’t just call someone out of the blue now…right? But then I think again and realize that at one point in time, in the not so distant past, this was the norm. I spent my early teenage years connecting with friends through a phone that was connected to a wall. It wasn’t “smart”, but it allowed me to keep in touch with the latest gossip and news. We would chat for hours, sometimes while I hid under my blanket in order to avoid the chance of being caught by my parents.
I could even memorize the phone numbers of loved ones then. While I did own an address book—and there was always the White Pages, where you could look people up by their names—I had the contact details of special friends, first loves and family members committed to memory. I guess these days, they would be on my “Favorites” list in my smartphone.
Today, many of my “favorite” people are followed from a distance through social media, and even they very rarely—if ever—would get an actual call from me. The birth announcement by my oldest friend is received through catching a well-defined bump into a photo that I scroll past. The news of a divorce from a couple whom I had considered my second parents when I was in middle school arrives after a photo of a woman led me on a quest for more gossip. Bits of such information, a collection of wonderful, exciting, shocking and also boring news, may have been a part of my digital feed for years. The idea of actually picking up the phone to reconnect with a long-lost friend is an intimidating one—even seeing the name of an old friend pop up in an incoming call can feel a little afraid.
I ask my husband, “Who would we call?” After tossing around a few names, we agree on some potential candidates—people whose lives have taken them in different directions, but with whom we still share deep friendships.
24. How does the author feel about her husband’s suggestion at first?
A. Surprised. B. Motivated. C. Nervous. D. Excited.
25. With the phone, the author’s teenage years was________.
A. difficult but interesting B. peaceful and meaningful
C. pleasant and unforgettable D. inconvenient but enjoyable
26. In the following days, the couple may ________.
A. share more of their private information with others
B. contact more long-lost friends through social media
C. have more personal communications with their friends
D. add more friends’ names to the contact lists in their phones
27. What’s the purpose of the passage?
A. To argue for the need of the contact of long-lost friends.
B. To remind us to turn to phones to keep in touch with friends
C. To tell us about one of her unforgettable experience.
D. To persuade us to follow our friends through the social media.
C
The poet Lovelle Drachman once said, “blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”, which is certainly true of people with wanderlust.
‘Wanderlust’ is derived from a German word meaning ‘a love of hiking’ and now used to describe the burning desire to escape the everyday and explore the unfamiliar. Wanderlust is a common, but not universal experience. What makes some people catch that travel bug while others are apparently unaffected?
One theory is to do with our genes. Scientific research has identified a variant of the DRD4 gene that affects sensitivity to dopamine(多巴胺), the neuro-transmitter often released in the brain when we do something we enjoy. Actually, it’s not that the 7R version of the DRD4 specifically creates a thirst for travel, but people with the 7R variant are less sensitive to that delicious dopamine hit.
So simple things that bring other people pleasure, like a jog in the park or a cheeky chocolate treat, might not cut it for them, which makes those with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to be risk takers to get increased dopamine levels. That’s why DRD4-7R has been called the wanderlust gene. Other researches have also linked the same 7R variant to far riskier behaviors, such as addiction and offensive behavior. By comparison, the strong sudden desire to go travelling seems like the better end of the Theory of Evolution.
But another theory looks at the psychology of living in our inter-connected human society, one in which we are constantly aware of what friends and social media influencers are doing and keep comparing ourselves to them in two distinct ways. Upwards social comparisons, comparing ourselves to those we see as more successful than us. And downward social comparisons, comparing ourselves to those we see as worse off than us. In the age of social media, it’s very easy to compare ourselves unfavorably with the idealized version. How can we compete with influencers, with their perfectly dark brown legs on neat and clean white sand, and their once in a lifetime sunsets over Machu Picchu?
Whether the motivation to explore the world is genetic, psychological or something else, there are far more harmful hobbies than the desire to explore the world. Venturing outside your comfort zone, to learn about new cultures, meet people you might otherwise never have had the chance to meet, and finally, learn who you are in different situations. Sounds like a life well-lived. As the novelist Jack Kerouac said, “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.”
28. The underlined phrase “catch that travel bug” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________
A. be crazy about travelling B. be curious about travelling
C. escape daily life by travelling D. experience common travelling
29. Why are people with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to have wanderlust?
A. Because they are more fascinated by risks and unfamiliar things.
B. Because the 7R variant cause them to be less sensitive to dopamine hit.
C. Because they have comparatively higher level of dopamine than other people.
D. Because the 7R variant, also called wanderlust gene, helps create a craving for travelling.
30. The author will probably agree to the statement that ________
A. a well-lived life doesn’t involve venturing outside comfortable zone
B. the 7R variant is inevitably linked with some more risky behavior such as addiction
C. people tend to forget their daily routine, but adventures really leave footprints in their hearts
D. when people compare themselves with less successful ones, it may give rise to mixed feelings
D
After years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together.
Together, these deep human urges（驱策力）count for much more than ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, "Why? Why? Why?"
Fortunately, curiosity and discontent don't have to be learned. We are born with them and need only recapture them.
"The great man," said Mencius（孟子）, "is he who does not lose his child's heart. " Yet most of us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires restful average. It encourages us to occupy our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied.
Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake.
How should you start? Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who couldn't arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it. How she is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement.
One way to begin is to answer your own excuses. You haven't any special ability? Most people don't; there are only a few geniuses. You haven't any time? That's good because it's always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wrote parts of Uncle Tom's Cabin while cooking. You're too old? Remember that Thomas Costain was 57 when he published his first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was 78.
However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for you'll never be more alive than you are at this moment.
31. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to ________.
A. propose a definition B. make a comparison
C. reach a conclusion D. present an argument
32. What does the example of Galileo tell us?
A. Trial and error leads to the finding of truth.
B. Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious.
C. Creativity results from challenging authority.
D. Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore.
33. What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent?
A. Observe the unknown around you.
B. Develop a questioning mind.
C. Lead a life of adventure.
D. Follow the fashion.
34. What could be the best title of the passage?
A. Curious Minds Never Feel Contented
B. Reflections on Human Nature
C. The Keys to Achievement
D. Never Too Late to Learn
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，共10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A study revealed that, in most occasions, the outcome on a given task can be improved when two people have helped each other instead of working on their own. As early as 1624 John Donne has already popularized the phrase “No man is an island”. And this is especially true, be it in the workplace, in doing scientific research, or working in events. One of the benefits of cooperation is that people can pool together their skills and wisdom towards a common aim. Because of this, they have a higher chance of being more successful. ___35___
Teamwork promotes diversity. The very nature of teamwork requires a group of people from various backgrounds to come together and share their thinking. ____36____ This level of diversity generates cultural understanding, increased communication through collective knowledge of approaches and a larger resource of opinions.
___37___ Working within a team helps us to create an environment which inspires collective knowledge, resources and skills. Consequently, this allows us to pick some ideas and to reflect on our own way of thinking. Teamwork also encourages self-improvement because it helps us to expand our horizons and make better use of our own intrinsic capabilities. And since self-improvement helps us in seeking better ways to perform our role within a team, it improves both the efficiency and productivity of the team as a whole.
Completion of task becomes easy. Each member has unique skills to help with the project. ____38____ For example, you may ask one person to do research, another to take charge of social media marketing, and another to look after delivery. Teamwork can get the most of each person’s strengths.
___39___ For instance, tackling about climate change by researchers who come from different disciplines (学科) could potentially lead to ground-breaking researches. In the traditional research world, one researcher pursued a theme over several decades. However, academia is fostering a fresh research culture, whereby academic works advance through the creation of interdisciplinary research.
A. Teamwork encourages healthy competition.
B It promotes peer learning and self-improvement.
C. So a task can be assigned based on a person’s skills and expertise.
D. There are many benefits we can gain out of teamwork and cooperation.
E. The seeds of creativity and innovation spring from the exchange of ideas.
F. As a result, different opinions and problem-solving methods can be formed.
G. Cooperation has several benefits including shared risk, resources and knowledge.
第三部分：书面表达(共两节，32分)
第一节：阅读表达(4小题;第40、41小题各2分，第42小题3分，第43小题5分，共12分)
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
When I was a kid, there was only one way my parents would let me stay home from school and that was if I had a high fever. Most of my friends could stay home due to a stomachache or a mild fever — but not me… I had to be dying in order to stay home. By the way, my parents are both doctors. My parents used to say that they were teaching me how to have a good work ethic (职业道德). I didn’t understand the connection until last week.
The other day I was on the train and sat behind a young man who was complaining to his friend about his life. He went on for twenty minutes about how his passion in life was to make movies, but he wouldn’t pursue it because he had no clue if he could make enough money and he didn’t want to waste time because it would take years to make it big. He then admitted to thinking about buying stocks by borrowing money because he thought he could easily make six figures within one year. His friend agreed with him and said, “The stock is good because you can make tons of money and only work for a short time.”
I think they were indulging (沉溺) in the wildest fantasy. Many people these days don’t realize that when things seem to happen immediately, it is only because a lot of effort, determination and time have gone into them and it isn’t due to some miraculous (不可思议的) event. The easier it looks, the more hours go into it. There is no excuse for laziness.
Looking at the two young men, all of a sudden I was having a flashback of being ten years old and watching the television show Fame.
In the show the dance teacher told her students, “If you want fame, fame costs and here’s how you start paying for it … in sweat.” Every time we watched that show, my dad would proudly say how right the teacher was because in order to succeed you have to work hard.
40. Why did the young man on the train give up his dream of making movies?
________________
41. What will it take to make lots of money in a short time in author’s opinion?
________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Ø The author’s father thought that in order to succeed we can rely on some miraculous event.
________________
43. Do you agree with the author’s opinion? Give your reasons. (about 40 words)
________________
第二节．书面表达(20 分)
44. 假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华，你校学生会邀请了某大学外教Mr. White下周末来校做关于中西文化差异的讲座，现因新冠疫情（COVID-19）无法正常举行，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示歉意并说明原因；
2. 提出新的解决方案并征求意见。
词数：100词左右，开头结尾已经给出，不计入总词数
Dear Mr. White,
I am Li Hua, Chairman of Students’ Union of Hongxing High School.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
牛栏山一中2022-2023学年度高三第一学期期中考试
英 语 试 卷
第一部分知识运用(共两节，30分)
第一节 完形填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
I was ready to pay for my bananas at the grocery one night, when fear seized me. My wallet was gone. I could only have left it on the G9 bus, which was now speeding in the dark to some ____1____ station.
The ____2____ moment was quickly followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the contents of that little wallet? The credit cards, the driver’s license, the cash, all lost to the bus.
Two hours later back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband ____3____ it while I was on the phone in the dining room. “Does Jennifer live here?” I heard a lady say. In my husband’s hand was my wallet, with not a penny missing. She left before I could ____4____ make it to the door to offer my thanks.
After sharing the story online, I heard from someone, who identified the lady as Erin Smith. Without ____5____, I called to thank her. She said she ____6____ my wallet on a bus seat. She calculated that going to a stranger’s house was a ____7____ move, but she decided to take the chance. “If I were in that situation, I would want someone to try to find me.” she said.
This one stranger responded beautifully to my small____8____ but she actually wasn’t the only one. Right after Erin took possession of my wallet on the bus, she posted a picture of my driver’s license to an online forum(论坛), trying to see if anyone knew me. No sooner did she leave my doorstep than I had emails from two women whose kids go to my son’s nursery and who recognized my face. I’ve never exchanged words with those moms beyond small talk, but they wanted to help. I read that people are more divided than ever, but that’s not how the people I ____9____ tend to act.
Looking back , I feel blessed someone had wanted to help a stranger. Erin had gone beyond what almost anyone would have done, finding my house on a bitterly cold night, and for that I was extremely ____10____.
1. A. accessible B. unknown C. familiar D. convenient
2. A. face-saving B. brain-washing C. heart-stopping D. eye-catching
3. A. ignored B. interrupted C. examined D. answered
4. A. still B. ever C. yet D. even
5. A. delay B. question C. regret D. invitation
6. A. threw B. placed C. opened D. spotted
7. A. selfless B. risky C. delightful D. personal
8. A. crisis B. danger C. encounter D. failure
9. A. encounter B. follow C. consult D. accompany
10. A. longing B. grateful C. concerned D. enthusiastic
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. A 10. B
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，共15分)
A
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Thomas Gainsborough was an 18th-century English painter. One of his works, ____11____(title) A Portrait of a Young Gentleman, is finally returning to England after 100 years. It will be showing at the National Gallery in London from January to March 2022. Painted in approximately 1770, the painting was nicknamed The Blue Boy because it shows a young boy ____12____ (wear) a striking blue outfit. ____13____ the major newspapers at the time said is that the painting was “the world’s most beautiful picture”.
【答案】11. titled
12 wearing
13. What
B
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
I have often thought it would be a blessing if each human being were stricken blind and deaf for a few days at some time during his early adult life.____14____ (dark) would make him more appreciatively of sight; silence would teach him the joys of sound. I who am blind can give one hint to those ____15____ see: Use your eyes as if tomorrow you would be stricken blind. And the same method can ____16____ (apply) to the other senses. But of all the senses, I am sure that sight must be the most delightful.
【答案】14. Darkness
15. who 16. be applied
C
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Globalization is the connection of different parts of the world. The process of globalization is very controversial. Many people say globalization will help people communicate. Aid agencies can respond more quickly ____17____a natural disaster. Advanced medicines are more easily and widely available to people who may not have been able to afford them. Globalization ____18____ (increase) the number of students studying abroad over the past few years. ____19____some people worry that Western culture will destroy local cultures around the world. What they fear is that everyone will end up ____20____ (eat) hamburgers and pizza.
【答案】17. to 18. has increased
19. But 20. eating
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，38分)
第一节(共14小题;每小题2分，共28分)
A
Occasions like anniversaries, weddings and reunions call for special event venues （场地）.The following places may have a way out. There's no need to spend money creating atmosphere at special event venues. It's built right in!
Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage
415 E. STREET, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501
Events, like great music are born of inspiration. Featuring a 13,600-square-foot facility that will seat 275 guests with private event space, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional experience with a rock and roll twist for each of our guests.
Business Expo Center
1960 S. ANAHEIM WAY, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92805
The Business Expo Center is Orange County's premier event venue in Anaheim, California. Our flexible 36,000-square-foot expo center is home to space for conferences, trade shows and celebrations. We pride ourselves on providing a memorable experience with excellent flexibility, services, and cost savings. We won't charge customers for on-site parking and provide high-speed Wi-Fi.
Automobile Driving Museum
610 LAIRPORT STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245
Centrally located in the South Bay beach community of El Segundo, California, the ADM offers a wonderful venue for private parties and corporate events. Conveniently located 5 minutes south of LAX, right off the 405 and 105 Freeways, the 610 Lairport space has a vintage feel surrounded by our primary automobile collection. We offer several different venues inside and outside our facility for diverse events. To better our service, reservations are needed.
Yamashiro Hollywood
1999 N. SYCAMORE AVE., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90068
Yamashiro Hollywood is a restaurant and therefore, all food and beverages must be handled in house. However, guests are allowed to bring in outside wine and champagne for a corkage fee.
21. What can you do in Business Expo Center?
A. Enjoy free parking.
B. Bring in outside wine.
C. Experience a rock and roll twist.
D. See some automobile collections.
22. Which venue do you need to book in advance?
A. Business Expo Center.
B. Yamashiro Hollywood.
C. Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage.
D. Automobile Driving Museum.
23. What do the four venues have in common?
A. They offer optional places.
B. They are open to special events.
C. They are located in the same state.
D. They enjoy convenient transportation.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B
B
It’s a Saturday night, the kids are asleep and we have no plans. Before we fall into our routine and watch a movie, I try to talk my husband into playing a card game. Unconvinced, he continues tapping away on his phone. But just before disappearing into the social media rabbit hole, he has an idea. He looks over me and suggests, “Why don’t we try calling one of our friends?”
I look at him with raised brows, as if his suggestion is somewhat ridiculous and perhaps even socially unacceptable. You can’t just call someone out of the blue now…right? But then I think again and realize that at one point in time, in the not so distant past, this was the norm. I spent my early teenage years connecting with friends through a phone that was connected to a wall. It wasn’t “smart”, but it allowed me to keep in touch with the latest gossip and news. We would chat for hours, sometimes while I hid under my blanket in order to avoid the chance of being caught by my parents.
I could even memorize the phone numbers of loved ones then. While I did own an address book—and there was always the White Pages, where you could look people up by their names—I had the contact details of special friends, first loves and family members committed to memory. I guess these days, they would be on my “Favorites” list in my smartphone.
Today, many of my “favorite” people are followed from a distance through social media, and even they very rarely—if ever—would get an actual call from me. The birth announcement by my oldest friend is received through catching a well-defined bump into a photo that I scroll past. The news of a divorce from a couple whom I had considered my second parents when I was in middle school arrives after a photo of a woman led me on a quest for more gossip. Bits of such information, a collection of wonderful, exciting, shocking and also boring news, may have been a part of my digital feed for years. The idea of actually picking up the phone to reconnect with a long-lost friend is an intimidating one—even seeing the name of an old friend pop up in an incoming call can feel a little afraid.
I ask my husband, “Who would we call?” After tossing around a few names, we agree on some potential candidates—people whose lives have taken them in different directions, but with whom we still share deep friendships.
24. How does the author feel about her husband’s suggestion at first?
A. Surprised. B. Motivated. C. Nervous. D. Excited.
25. With the phone, the author’s teenage years was________.
A. difficult but interesting B. peaceful and meaningful
C. pleasant and unforgettable D. inconvenient but enjoyable
26. In the following days, the couple may ________.
A. share more of their private information with others
B. contact more long-lost friends through social media
C. have more personal communications with their friends
D. add more friends’ names to the contact lists in their phones
27. What’s the purpose of the passage?
A. To argue for the need of the contact of long-lost friends.
B. To remind us to turn to phones to keep in touch with friends
C. To tell us about one of her unforgettable experience.
D. To persuade us to follow our friends through the social media.
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. C 27. B
C
The poet Lovelle Drachman once said, “blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”, which is certainly true of people with wanderlust.
‘Wanderlust’ is derived from a German word meaning ‘a love of hiking’ and now used to describe the burning desire to escape the everyday and explore the unfamiliar. Wanderlust is a common, but not universal experience. What makes some people catch that travel bug while others are apparently unaffected?
One theory is to do with our genes. Scientific research has identified a variant of the DRD4 gene that affects sensitivity to dopamine(多巴胺), the neuro-transmitter often released in the brain when we do something we enjoy. Actually, it’s not that the 7R version of the DRD4 specifically creates a thirst for travel, but people with the 7R variant are less sensitive to that delicious dopamine hit.
So simple things that bring other people pleasure, like a jog in the park or a cheeky chocolate treat, might not cut it for them, which makes those with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to be risk takers to get increased dopamine levels. That’s why DRD4-7R has been called the wanderlust gene. Other researches have also linked the same 7R variant to far riskier behaviors, such as addiction and offensive behavior. By comparison, the strong sudden desire to go travelling seems like the better end of the Theory of Evolution.
But another theory looks at the psychology of living in our inter-connected human society, one in which we are constantly aware of what friends and social media influencers are doing and keep comparing ourselves to them in two distinct ways. Upwards social comparisons, comparing ourselves to those we see as more successful than us. And downward social comparisons, comparing ourselves to those we see as worse off than us. In the age of social media, it’s very easy to compare ourselves unfavorably with the idealized version. How can we compete with influencers, with their perfectly dark brown legs on neat and clean white sand, and their once in a lifetime sunsets over Machu Picchu?
Whether the motivation to explore the world is genetic, psychological or something else, there are far more harmful hobbies than the desire to explore the world. Venturing outside your comfort zone, to learn about new cultures, meet people you might otherwise never have had the chance to meet, and finally, learn who you are in different situations. Sounds like a life well-lived. As the novelist Jack Kerouac said, “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.”
28. The underlined phrase “catch that travel bug” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________
A. be crazy about travelling B. be curious about travelling
C. escape daily life by travelling D. experience common travelling
29. Why are people with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to have wanderlust?
A. Because they are more fascinated by risks and unfamiliar things.
B. Because the 7R variant cause them to be less sensitive to dopamine hit.
C. Because they have comparatively higher level of dopamine than other people.
D. Because the 7R variant, also called wanderlust gene, helps create a craving for travelling.
30. The author will probably agree to the statement that ________
A. a well-lived life doesn’t involve venturing outside comfortable zone
B. the 7R variant is inevitably linked with some more risky behavior such as addiction
C. people tend to forget their daily routine, but adventures really leave footprints in their hearts
D. when people compare themselves with less successful ones, it may give rise to mixed feelings
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. C
D
After years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together.
Together, these deep human urges（驱策力）count for much more than ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, "Why? Why? Why?"
Fortunately, curiosity and discontent don't have to be learned. We are born with them and need only recapture them.
"The great man," said Mencius（孟子）, "is he who does not lose his child's heart. " Yet most of us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires restful average. It encourages us to occupy our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied.
Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake.
How should you start? Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who couldn't arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it. How she is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement.
One way to begin is to answer your own excuses. You haven't any special ability? Most people don't; there are only a few geniuses. You haven't any time? That's good, because it's always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wrote parts of Uncle Tom's Cabin while cooking. You're too old? Remember that Thomas Costain was 57 when he published his first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was 78.
However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for you'll never be more alive than you are at this moment.
31. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to ________.
A. propose a definition B. make a comparison
C. reach a conclusion D. present an argument
32. What does the example of Galileo tell us?
A. Trial and error leads to the finding of truth.
B. Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious.
C. Creativity results from challenging authority.
D. Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore.
33. What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent?
A. Observe the unknown around you.
B. Develop a questioning mind.
C. Lead a life of adventure.
D. Follow the fashion.
34. What could be the best title of the passage?
A. Curious Minds Never Feel Contented
B. Reflections on Human Nature
C. The Keys to Achievement
D. Never Too Late to Learn
【答案】31. D 32. D 33. B 34. C
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，共10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A study revealed that, in most occasions, the outcome on a given task can be improved when two people have helped each other instead of working on their own. As early as 1624 John Donne has already popularized the phrase “No man is an island”. And this is especially true, be it in the workplace, in doing scientific research, or working in events. One of the benefits of cooperation is that people can pool together their skills and wisdom towards a common aim. Because of this, they have a higher chance of being more successful. ___35___
Teamwork promotes diversity. The very nature of teamwork requires a group of people from various backgrounds to come together and share their thinking. ____36____ This level of diversity generates cultural understanding, increased communication through collective knowledge of approaches and a larger resource of opinions.
___37___ Working within a team helps us to create an environment which inspires collective knowledge, resources and skills. Consequently, this allows us to pick some ideas and to reflect on our own way of thinking. Teamwork also encourages self-improvement because it helps us to expand our horizons and make better use of our own intrinsic capabilities. And since self-improvement helps us in seeking better ways to perform our role within a team, it improves both the efficiency and productivity of the team as a whole.
Completion of task becomes easy. Each member has unique skills to help with the project. ____38____ For example, you may ask one person to do research, another to take charge of social media marketing, and another to look after delivery. Teamwork can get the most of each person’s strengths.
___39___ For instance, tackling about climate change by researchers who come from different disciplines (学科) could potentially lead to ground-breaking researches. In the traditional research world, one researcher pursued a theme over several decades. However, academia is fostering a fresh research culture, whereby academic works advance through the creation of interdisciplinary research.
A. Teamwork encourages healthy competition.
B. It promotes peer learning and self-improvement.
C. So a task can be assigned based on a person’s skills and expertise.
D. There are many benefits we can gain out of teamwork and cooperation.
E. The seeds of creativity and innovation spring from the exchange of ideas.
F. As a result, different opinions and problem-solving methods can be formed.
G. Cooperation has several benefits including shared risk, resources and knowledge.
【答案】35. D 36. F 37. B 38. C 39. E
第三部分：书面表达(共两节，32分)
第一节：阅读表达(4小题;第40、41小题各2分，第42小题3分，第43小题5分，共12分)
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
When I was a kid, there was only one way my parents would let me stay home from school and that was if I had a high fever. Most of my friends could stay home due to a stomachache or a mild fever — but not me… I had to be dying in order to stay home. By the way, my parents are both doctors. My parents used to say that they were teaching me how to have a good work ethic (职业道德). I didn’t understand the connection until last week.
The other day I was on the train and sat behind a young man who was complaining to his friend about his life. He went on for twenty minutes about how his passion in life was to make movies, but he wouldn’t pursue it because he had no clue if he could make enough money and he didn’t want to waste time because it would take years to make it big. He then admitted to thinking about buying stocks by borrowing money because he thought he could easily make six figures within one year. His friend agreed with him and said, “The stock is good because you can make tons of money and only work for a short time.”
I think they were indulging (沉溺) in the wildest fantasy. Many people these days don’t realize that when things seem to happen immediately, it is only because a lot of effort, determination and time have gone into them and it isn’t due to some miraculous (不可思议的) event. The easier it looks, the more hours go into it. There is no excuse for laziness.
Looking at the two young men, all of a sudden I was having a flashback of being ten years old and watching the television show Fame.
In the show the dance teacher told her students, “If you want fame, fame costs and here’s how you start paying for it … in sweat.” Every time we watched that show, my dad would proudly say how right the teacher was because in order to succeed you have to work hard.
40. Why did the young man on the train give up his dream of making movies?
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41. What will it take to make lots of money in a short time in author’s opinion?
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42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement then underline it and explain why.
Ø The author’s father thought that in order to succeed we can rely on some miraculous event.
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43. Do you agree with the author’s opinion? Give your reasons. (about 40 words)
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【答案】40. Because he had no clue if he could make enough money and he didn’t want to waste time.
41. A lot of effort, determination and time.
42. The author’s father thought that in order to succeed we can rely on some miraculous event. Because the author’s father thought that in order to succeed we have to work hard. In other words, we can rely on hard work.
43. I agree with the author’s opinion. I think success is due to our hard work. In order to succeed, we should put in a lot of effort, determination and time. It is impractical to gain without any labor.
第二节．书面表达(20 分)
44. 假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华，你校学生会邀请了某大学外教Mr. White下周末来校做关于中西文化差异的讲座，现因新冠疫情（COVID-19）无法正常举行，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示歉意并说明原因；
2. 提出新的解决方案并征求意见。
词数：100词左右，开头结尾已经给出，不计入总词数
Dear Mr. White,
I am Li Hua, Chairman of Students’ Union of Hongxing High School.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. White,
I am Li Hua, Chairman of Students’ Union of Hongxing High School. We are particularly sorry to tell you that the lecture scheduled for next weekend can’t take place as planned, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m writing to consult you about a workable solution.
To safeguard the health of everyone involved, we have two alternative plans in mind. We can switch to an on-line conferencing platform so that we will still be able to listen to your much-anticipated lecture next weekend. Or we can reschedule the lecture for a later date until further notice. Could you please tell us which option suits you best?
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
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