2022-2023学年黑龙江省牡丹江市重点高级中学高三上学期期末考试 英语试题（解析版)

2023届高三学年上学期期末考试

英语试题

第一部分 听力理解(共两节，满分30分)

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)

听下面5段对话。选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What will the woman do next?

A. Work on a report. B. Answer a call. C. Get some sleep.

2. Where are the speakers?

A. In a museum. B. In a shop. C. In a cinema.

3. How does Nancy feel about the gift?

A. Surprised B. Disappointed. C. Confused.

4. Why does the woman refuse to hike with the man?

A. It is tiring. B. It is cold in winter. C. It takes too much time.

5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. The woman’s garden. B. The woman’s business. C. The woman’s neighbors.

第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)

听下面5段对话或独白。选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6. What is the man going to do on his birthday?

A. See a film. B. Go out for a meal. C. Finish this term’s work.

7. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Brother and sister. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8. Why does the man call the woman?

A. To buy a camera. B. To have his camera repaired. C. To get the address of a shop.

9. What does the man have to do first?

A. Drive to the place. B. Wait for the woman’s call. C. Contact the office.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

10. What position will the man apply for?

A. Salesman. B. Security guard. C. Department manager.

11. For what will the man talk with Charles?

A A second interview. B. The job details. C. A credit card

12. What is Charles doing now?

A Sending an application form. B. Talking on the phone. C. Speaking to John.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

13. What does the man want to do?

A. Make a reservation. B. Make a confirmation. C. Make a change.

14. When will the man check out?

A. On the 16th. B. On the 19th. C. On the 20th.

15. How much will the man pay for the room per night?

A. $100. B. $120. C. $160.

16. What does the woman remind the man to do at the end of the conversation?

A. Arrive in time. B. Have the pickup service. C. Call her for any questions.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

17. What did 70% of the students like doing?

A. Doing sports B. Listening to music. C. Going out with friends.

18. What surprised the speaker?

A. Shopping was considered to be entertainment.

B. Most students spent 15 hours watching TV a week.

C. Going to the cinema was as popular as watching sports.

19. Why did the students seldom go to the theater?

A. They didn’t like acting or dramas.

B. Their drama club often put on shows.

C. Many of them have financial problems.

20. What percentage of most students’ money is spent on entertainment?

A. About 12% B. About 25%. C. About 35%.

第二部分 笔试部分

一. 阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分)

第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)

A

Asia is the birthplace of the world’s three ancient civilizations: ancient China, ancient India and Babylon. Each gave the world different architectural styles and global landmarks, such as the Great Wall of China. Taj Mahal of India.With the conclusion of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilization, let’s take a look at the architecture of Asian civilizations.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is an ancient defense project with the longest construction time and the largest workload put into a landmark, stretching out to a total length of more than 5,000 kilometers. Only when you have been to the Great Wall and witnessed its majesty can you truly say you have visited China.

Angkor Wat,Cambodia

The Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious monuments in the world,built on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman Ⅱ in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura(present-day Angkor),the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum(陵墓).

Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra.It was commissioned in 1632 by Mughalemperor Shah to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being“the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”

Al-Khazneh, Jordan

Al-Khazneh, also known as the Treasury, is one of the most delicate temples in the ancient Arab Nabataean Kingdom city of Petra,Jordan. The 45-meter-high and 30-meter-wide building is a magnificent building with a pronounced Greek style. It is said to have been a place where pirates hid their treasure.

1. What is special about the Great Wall compared with the others in the article?

A. It is the longest man-made project in the world.

B. It was listed in the UNESCO world Heritage Site.

C. It was used as a defense project in the ancient China.

D. It used to be used as a religious/purpose in China

2. Which of the following is one of the largest religious monuments?

A. The Angkor Wat. B. The Taj Mahal.

C. AI-Khazneh. D. The Treasury

3. Which of the landmarks has been affected by the Greek culture?

A. The Great Wall. B. The Angkor Wat.

C. The Taj Mahal. D. AI-Khazneh.

B

I’ve been in an 18-year love-hate relationship with a black walnut tree.

It’s a unique tree. In late September or early October, falling fruits as hard as baseballs threaten the skulls (头骨) of you, your children, your neighbors and those that reside next door to them. Umbrellas in the yard are a must while dining in early August, and as for me, I wear my bike helmet while working in the garden.

The black walnut also releases a chemical substance through its roots as a competitive strategy. It’s poisonous to several common plants. There have been many new plant varieties that I brought home with hopes that maybe the black walnut would accept them, but they failed to flourish.

What does work are native plants that naturally grow in the area. Native plants are important to have around since they provide beneficial pollinators (传粉者) like birds, bees and butterflies with seeds and contribute to a healthy and biodiverse environment. Native plants for this area are generally easy to grow, so they experience less stress.

Have I thought of getting rid of this giant pain in my tiny backyard? Yes, however, getting rid of this tree standing at 50 feet with an 87-inch trunk is next to impossible. It’s also protected under the law. Rightfully so. Trees are important to the urban forest and for all of those that inhabit it.

Sometimes I think about my life without the black walnut. I can’t imagine a spring without the birds who arrive every year and loudly sing their songs before dawn. I’d miss falling asleep on lazy weekend afternoons as I look up into its leaves.

Every spring, I wonder what the season holds: What are the chances of being knocked unconscious while barbecuing? Like any good relationship, I’ll never be pleased. I’m stuck with this tree, so I’ll listen to its needs and give it the space it requires. In return, my walnut offers a habitat for wildlife and a reminder.

4. Why does the author wear a bike helmet while working in the garden?

A. To protect the injured skull.

B. To avoid being hit by the nuts.

C. To prevent herself from sunburn.

D. To protect herself from getting caught in the rain.

5. What is the tree’s survival strategy?

A. It accepts new plant varieties.

B It attracts beneficial pollinators.

C. It lets out a poison to drive away pests.

D. It produces a chemical fatal to some plants.

6. What can we learn from the passage?

A. The fruits may bring inconvenience.

B. The writer finds it challenging to get rid of the tree.

C. The writer is accustomed to living without the tree.

D. The tree is home to numerous birds and other creatures.

7. The author most probably got a reminder from the tree that

A. It’s better to be sure than sorry.

B. Constant dropping wears the stone.

C. Trees and plants have their own ways to flourish.

D. Acceptance instead of resistance is the better way to be.

C

Jason, a straight-A student from the University of Pennsylvania, uses the term “pseudo-working” to describe how many of us study. The pseudo-worker looks and feels like someone who is working bard - he or she spends a long time in the library and is not afraid to push on late into the night – but, because of a lack of focus and concentration, he or she doesn’t actually achieve much.

This phenomenon cam be seen in most colleges. For example, at Dartmouth there was a section of the main library that was open twenty-four hours a day and the students I used to see in there late at night crowded in groups, drinking coffee, were definitely pseudo-working. The roommate who looks through her chemistry notes on the couch while watching TV is pseudo-working. The guy who brings three meals, a blanket. and six-pack of Red Bull to the study zone in preparation for an all-day paper-writing marathon is also pseudo-working.

By placing themselves in distracting environments and insisting on working long hours, these students are damaging their brain’s ability to think clearly and efficiently to achieve the task at hand. In the end they get half the results with twice the effort.

The bigger problem here is that most students don’t even realize that they’re pseudo-working. To them pseudo-working is work - it’s how they’ve always done it, and it’s how all of their friends do it. Ii never crosses their mind that there might be a better way. Straight-A students. on the other hand, know all about pseudo-working. They fear it, and for good reason It not only wastes time, but it’s also mentally tiring.

In fact, the most important skill in becoming a better student is the ability to get work done quickly and with a smallest amount of wasted effort. Some cognitive science research concludes that about 50 minutes is the optimal learning period to maximize the material integrated per time unit. So how do these students achieve this goal? To understand their way to success, consider the following simple formula(公式): work achieved = time spent * intensity of focus.

Pseudo-working features a very low intensity of focus. Therefore, to achieve something by pseudo-working. You need to spend a lot of time. The straight-A approach, on the other hand, increases intensity in order to use less time.

8. Which of the following phenomenon is pseudo-working?

A. Tom is busy taking notes while attending a lecture.

B. Mike is sitting at a study lounge in preparation for a final exam quietly.

C. Jack spends a long time in the library on his essay while listening to music.

D. Alice and Sara are sitting on the couth reading their favorite books.

9. Compared with straight-A students, the major problem of most students is that they _____

A. want to spend more time on study.

B. are eager to follow their friends’ way.

C. have gotten used to their study approach.

D. are unaware of their pseudo-working.

10. What does the underlined word “optimal” mean in paragraph 5?

A. Possible.

B. Best.

C. Least.

D. Accurate.

11. Why does the author mention the formula in the text?

A. To show the benefit of working hard.

B. To prove the necessity of achieving work.

C. To emphasize the importance of concentration.

D. To explain the reason for spending much time.

D

________

“Practice makes perfect” is a very popular expression. However, can we take this saying literally? Many scientific studies have sought to either prove or disprove this idea. So does enough practice literally lead to perfection, or at least to a level of expertise?

One popular theory is that if a person practises for at least 10,000 hours, they will reach “perfection”—or, in other words, become an expert in their field. This theory was made famous by Malcolm Gladwell in his 2008 best-selling book, Outliers: The Story of Success. He claimed 10,000 hours of practice to be “the magic number of greatness”. He gave the examples of the music group The Beatles and Microsoft co-creator Bill Gates. Although they all seemed to have lots of natural talent, they also clearly put in over 10,000 hours of practice before they became successful.

However, Gladwell’s book has been said by many to be too simplistic and generalising. Gladwell’s work was largely based on research done by Anders Ericsson, who argued that Gladwell misinterpreted his research. Firstly, Ericsson stated that 10,000 hours was an average figure. Some people, for example, needed far fewer than 10,000 hours, and others many more. More importantly, Ericsson said that just practising a lot was not enough; the type and quality of practice was also essential. He went on to explain the importance of “deliberate practice”, which is when a person practises a specific part of a skill in depth rather than practising a skill as a whole. Deliberate practice is said to be much more effective, albeit more tiring.

Despite the theories mentioned above, many other studies argue that practice alone is far from enough. In fact, a more recent study from Princeton University stated that practice only accounted for up to 26% of reaching an expert level. So what are the other factors that contribute to people becoming experts ?

Many people say that natural talent has a large influence on becoming an expert. Another natural factor is physical superiority, which is especially evident in sports. For instance, many baseball players in America have amazing vision that allows them to see the ball much sooner than others do. So no matter how much a “normal” person practises, it is very hard for them to be as good as someone who has natural talent or physical superiority and who also practises.

And how about other factors that go into creating an expert? Many say IQ, personality, attitude, and starting age are decisive factors, too. It is also important to note that becoming an expert doesn't equal instant success. Success also relies on social factors, environmental factors, and even just being in the right place at the right time!

In conclusion, practice may not make perfect, but deliberate practice has been shown to lead to significant improvement. Based on Ericsson's research, here are some tips on how to practise effectively: be motivated; make specific and realistic goals; work outside your comfort zone; be consistent and persistent; ask for others’ opinions; and, of course, get plenty of rest! For those wanting to become an expert in something, remember that being motivated is key—enjoy what you do and follow your passions.

12. What examples did Gladwell use for his claim?

A. Many scientific studies.

B. His own learning experience.

C. Many baseball players in America.

D. A music group and the Microsoft co-creator.

13. Why did Ericsson disagree with Gladwell?

A. Because he did a scientific studies.

B. Because he found deliberate practice less effective.

C. Because he agreed with the influence of the natural talent.

D. Because he thought the type and quality of practice was also essential.

14. What did a recent study from Princeton University show?

A. Practice only accounted for a small share in reaching an expert level.

B. Attitude and starting age are decisive factors to become an expert.

C Twenty-six percent of the tested subjects can gain success.

D. It is very hard for a “normal” person to be a natural talent.

15. What can be the suitable title for this text?

A. A new scientific discovery

B. Does practice really make prefect?

C. Advantages and disadvantages of making practice

D. The more you practice, the more success you will receive.

第二节 七选五(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)

Cloud storage is a flexible and convenient way to store data with complete peace of mind. ___16___ This means you can store all your digital things remotely, without taking up space on your computer.There are two options available:public cloud storage allows you to share hosting space with other users; private cloud storage is the ideal choice for companies who want to have their data stored in their own environment.

___17___ Once you have registered and set up your account, you simply save your files via the internet using your username and password. This ensures your data remains secure and inaccessible to anyone else. Should you choose, you can put certain permissions in place, which makes it easy to share your data with your colleagues or your family.

When you sign up to cloud storage, you can choose the amount of space you need. ___18___ You can store anything digital: all your files, videos and pictures. Whether you want to use this storage solution to store your family photographs or you want to use it to store your work documentation, you will find it quite convenient.

Is it better than your computer or an external drive? The answer is a definite yes. Computers crash all the time. This is the most common cause of lost work and memories. ___19___ Here you also have the added risk of misplacing it or having it stolen. There are so many advantages to cloud computing, from the ability to access your data from wherever, whenever, to not needing expensive external storage devices. ___20___

A. Cloud storage is very simple to use.

B. You will find cloud storage very cheap.

C. External hard drives can still break, or fail.

D. It enables you to store your data on hosted servers.

E. Cloud storage providers offer multiple layers of data security.

F. The only disadvantage, however, is that you need internet to access files.

G. You can start with a small amount and increase the storage size later on.

二. 完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)

My 14-year-old son, John, and I spotted the coat at the same time at a second-hand clothing store. It had a black velvet (丝绒) collar, delightful tailoring, a Fifth Avenue label and a(an) ____21____ price of merely $28. We looked at each other, saying nothing, but John’s eyes ____22____. Dark, woolen topcoats were popular just then with teenagers, but could cost several hundred dollars now. John put the coat on and ____23____ it. He turned from side to side, ____24____ himself in the mirror with a serious, studied ____25____ that soon changed into a smile. It’s a perfect ____26____.

John wore the coat to school the next day and came home wearing a big smile. “How did the kids like your coat?” I asked. “They love it.” He said, carefully ____27____ it on the chair and smoothing it flat. Over the next few weeks, the ____28____came over John. Quiet, reasoned discussion ____29____ argument. He became more thoughtful and eager to ______30______. “Good dinner, Mum,” he would say every evening. One day when I ______31______ that he start on homework before dinner, John said, “You are right, and I guess I will.”

When I asked one of his teachers ______32______ caused the changes, she said with laughter, “It must be his coat!”

John and I both know we should never ______33______ a person’s clothes for the real person within them. But it is meaningful to ______34______ a standard of excellence for the world to see, to practice a standard of excellence in thought, speech and behavior, and to ______35______ what is on the inside with what is on the outside.

21. A. special B. reasonable C. unbelievable D. cheap

22. A. closed B. shone C. opened D. lowered

23. A. buttoned B. touched C. held D. obtained

24. A. feeling B. looking C. glancing D. eyeing

25. A. gesture B. expression C. attitude D. feeling

26. A. colour B. price C. fit D. fashion

27. A. pressing B. taking C. throwing D. folding

28. A. happiness B. satisfaction C. change D. generosity

29. A. made B. replaced C. took D. transformed

30. A. please B. complain C. admire D. apologize

31. A. insisted B. suggested C. asked D. commanded

32. A. what B. when C. that D. how

33. A. watch B. judge C. mistake D. consider

34. A. do B. wear C. speak D. show

35. A. compare B. fill C. mix D. match

三、语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Israeli singer-songwriter Gilad Segev has devoted himself ____36____ an ambitious project to present different views of China through music, because of his love for the country. In June 2020, he launched Project 34, through____37____ he will release a song for each of the 34 provincial-level regions in China every month. ____38____ (combine) Chinese music and global folk music, he ____39____ (post) 17 videos so far on social media platforms, gaining millions of views.

“My ____40____ (inspire) for the project was the great beauty I discovered in China’ s culture landscapes, and more. ____41____ (important), the hearts of Chinese people.” says Segev. He calls ____42____ (he) a “passer-by” — a traveling artist who tells stories from his encounters with people from various cultures,through music.

Over the past decade, the award-winning musician has travelled to most of the 34 provincial-level regions, and plans to go to ____43____ rest when travel is not restricted by the COVID- 19 pandemic.

For each music video, he cooperates actively with a Chinese singer or musician, to include characteristics from their own home region. He and his team have listened to various types of Chinese music____44____ (figure) out what suitable elements can be used in his works. “I believe when all of our voices_____45_____ (hear) together, true harmony can happen, ” Segev says.

四、书面表达(满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

46. 假定你是高中生李华，正在伦敦做交换生。大英博物馆(the British Museum)正在招聘兼职导游。请你给招聘负责人史密斯先生写一封信，申请这一职位。内容如下：

1. 自我介绍;

2. 想做兼职导游的原因;

3. 应聘兼职导游的自身优势。

注意：

1. 写作词数应为80左右;

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Mr. Smith,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

第二节 读后续写(满分25分)

47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

A Son’s Love

Our church congregation in Toronto has a way of assisting those who have financial difficulties without making the recipient feel shame or guilt. Money is dropped into an offering box with only the name of the recipient on the envelope. The envelopes are then distributed to those members without them knowing the name of the giver.

There came a time when my husband and I were among those in need. We did not talk about our financial difficulty with anyone. The only reason our children knew was because we had to cut back on many things. Still, we hoped they were not aware of the extent of our need, nor of how much their father and I were suffering because of it. We did not want to burden them with a problem they could do nothing to solve.

Our situation wasn’t improving, and my husband and I knew that we would have to look for outside help. Just as we reached the point of despair, our church gave us a gift envelope that had been left in the offering box. We were overjoyed to receive a very substantial amount of money, enough to bring us through that desperate time. We couldn’t help but wonder who had given such a generous gift. We were extremely relieved and enormously grateful.

A year later, our seventeen-year-old son was applying for a student loan so he could attend university. It was then we discovered that his savings account was almost empty. His father and I were very disturbed by this. We had trusted him to put part of his wages from his part-time job into the bank towards his education. From the time he was nine years old he had been a paper carrier for The Toronto Star, and he had worked very hard for his small earnings.

注意：

1.续写词数应为150左右；

2.请按如下格式作答。

Anxious, I asked him repeatedly to tell me where the money had gone.

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Finally, in tears, and with great reluctance, my son told us the truth.

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听力答案：1-5 ABABC  6-10 ACBCB  11-15 CBACA  16-20 ACACB