广东省深圳市2022-2023学年高三下学期第二次调研考试（二模）英语试卷含答案

  2023年深圳市高三年级第二次调研考试

英语

试卷卷面满分120分，折算成130分计入总分。考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：

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4．考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。

第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)

第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

Your Garden Escape

Even in the big city you can find oases(绿洲)of calm and beauty. From a royal palace to a classical garden,we recommend great green spaces to escape the hustle and bustle of London.

Horniman Gardens

Horniman Gardens cover 16 acres with breathtaking views of London.Visitors can enjoy the Sound Garden,Meadow Field, and even a Prehistoric Garden, which features a display of “living fossils.”The gardens are very popular with families, and dogs can be let off their leads in the Meadow Field.

Chiswick Garden

As a classical garden landscape in London, it was here that the English Landscape Movement was born with William Kent’s designs. Enjoy fresh bread, seasonal food, and natural wines in the award-winning cafe, while admiring the beauty of the naturalistic landscape,spotted with impressive art and statues.

Buckingham Palace Garden

The 39-acre garden boasts more than 350 types of wildflowers, over 200 trees and a three-acre lake. The garden also provides a habitat for native birds rarely seen in London. A tour of the garden can be completed by having a cream tea in the cafe overlooking the Palace’s famous grassland and lake.

Kew Garden

The Royal Botanic Garden at Kew is one of the world’s most famous gardens and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Have a walk through the vast garden, spot local wildlife at the lake, or get your hands dirty by trying a gardening lesson. Be sure to visit the Temperate House, which contains some of the rarest and most threatened plants.

1. What can visitors do in both Horniman Gardens and Chiswick Garden?

A. Study living fossils.

B. Taste delicious food.

C. Enjoy impressive art.

D. Appreciate fine views.

2. Where should visitors go if they want to join in hands-on activities?

A. Horniman Gardens.

B. Chiswick Garden.

C. Buckingham Palace Garden.

D. Kew Garden.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform visitors of famous gardens.

B. To entertain interested garden visitors.

C. To stress the necessity of garden escape.

D. To show the benefits of touring gardens.

B

My childhood was a painted picture of sunny sky and rolling green fields stretching to the horizon. It tasted of sharp berries and smelt of sour grapes.My family lived in a cabin(小木屋) in the countryside but I lived in my mother’s arms. They were so delicate but strong, her red hair falling around me like a curtain separating me from the world.

Childhood was simple.The borders of my village were the furthest my troubles went and monsters only lived in the pages of books. Every day was a waking dream of running races and muddy knees.My village was archaic, dying cabins housing dying farmers with dying traditions. There weren’t many children but me and the other boys; boys of butchers and sellers formed our own group.

They called us wild. I suppose we were. Trees and mountains formed our playgrounds and fights broke out as easily as sudden laughter. Liberated from the restrictions of society, we would bound into the woods,deeper and deeper until we found a lake which, with a wild yell, we would jump into all at once.

My most vivid memories from boyhood center around that lake. Water shone brightly and the sounds of our screams broke into the outcry from birds. The shock of cold water against sweating skin would wake every nerve in my body and my bare feet would hit the sinking muddy bottom. As we submerged(淹没)， time would suspend， movements slowing as bubbles rose around us.

I was drowning. I was living. I was living. I was drowning.

For timelessness or a second (both felt the same), we would suspend, curl up, and then be forced back out into breathing air.

We should have known that it wouldn’t last forever. Yet, even under the best circumstances, there’s something so tragic about growing up: to have your perspective on the people and life around you change;to always struggle to reach a mirror only to find yourself tall enough to see your reflection one day. And find, a different person staring back out at you.

4. What does the underlined word “archaic” mean in paragraph 2?

A. Borderless.

B. Valueless.

C. Old-fashioned.

D. Poverty-stricken.

5. Why did the author consider himself and other children wild?

A. They played in the woods crazily.

B. They tricked others purposefully.

C. They frequently broke social rules.

D. They firmly refused school education.

6. How does the author introduce his memories of the lake?

A. By sharing feelings.

B. By expressing ideas.

C. By making comparisons.

D. By describing characters.

7. What message does the author seem to convey in the last paragraph?

A. Loneliness and challenges make a man grow up.

B. The regret of growth is that you have never tried.

C. Growth is often accompanied by sad goodbyes to the past.

D. Growth begins when we begin to accept our own weakness.

C

In shallow coastal waters of the Indian ocean, Dugong, a kind of sea cow, is in trouble. Environmental problems pose such a major threat to its survival that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) upgraded the species’ extinction risk status(地位)to vulnerable (脆弱的).

Much worse, Dugongs are at risk of losing the protection of the Torres Strait Islanders, who have looked after them historically, hunting them for food sustainably and monitoring their numbers. These native people keep their biodiversity, and have deep knowledge about their environment. But these people are also threatened, in part because rising sea levels are making it difficult for them to live there.

This situation isn’t unique to Dugongs. A global analysis of 385 culturally important plant and animal species found 68 percent were both biologically vulnerable and at risk of losing their cultural protection.

The findings clearly illustrate that biology shouldn’t be the primary factor in shaping conservation policy,says anthropologist Victoria Reyes-García.When a culture declines,the species that are important to that culture are also threatened.“Lots of conservationists think we need to separate people from nature,” says Reyes-García. “But that strategy misses the caring relationship many cultural groups have with nature.”

One way to help shift conservation efforts is to give species a “bio-cultural status,”which would provide a fuller picture of their vulnerability. In the study, the team used a new way to determine a species’ risk of disappearing: the more a cultural group’s language use declines, the more that culture is threatened.The more a culture is threatened, the more culturally vulnerable its important species are. Researchers then combined a species’ cultural and biological vulnerability to arrive at its bio-cultural status. In the Dugong’s case, its bio-cultural status is endangered, meaning it is more at risk than its IUCN categorization suggests.

This new approach to conservation involves people that have historically cared for them. It can highlight when communities need support to continue their care. Scientists hope it will bring more efforts that recognize local communities’ rights and encourage their participation-taking advantage of humans’ connection with nature instead of creating more separation.

8. What is the relationship between the native people and Dugongs?

A. The native people help conserve Dugongs.

B. The native people train Dugongs to survive.

C. Dugongs ruin the native people’s environment.

D. Dugongs force the native people to leave home.

9. Which statement will Reyes-García probably agree with?

A. The protection policy is used incorrectly.

B. Culture is connected to species’ existence.

C. Many groups take good care of each other.

D. Conservationists prefer nature over people.

10. How is the study method different from previous ones?

A. It involves more preservation efforts.

B. It relies on the IUCN’s classification.

C. It highlights the effect of human languages.

D. It assesses the biological influence of a species.

11. What is the author’s attitude towards the latest approach?

A. Conservative.

B. Favourable.

C. Critical.

D. Ambiguous.

D

Adapting to technological advances is a defining part of the 21s-century life. Just two months after being launched in November 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has already reached an audience of over 100 million people. While ChatGPT threatens to change writing and writing-related work, the Mesopotamians, who lived 4,000 years ago in a geographical area centered in modern-day Iraq, went through this kind of far-reaching change before us.

Ancient Mesopotamia was home to many of civilization’s early developments. Its people were world leaders in adapting to technological and cultural changes. They invented the wheel and agriculture, and pioneered advances in mathematics and urbanization. These breakthroughs are reflected in cuneiform(楔形文字)literature，one of the oldest known forms of writing.

In its literature, Mesopotamians don’t present cultural and technological advances as consistently beneficial.They often represent new technologies being controlled in the service of human conflict and mostly serving the interests of those with high social positions. In some ways，the representation of new technologies in its literature echoes(映现)contemporary concerns about AI: fears of increasing social inequalities and its potential use in information war.

In recent years，AI-the newest form of writing-has been used to decipher(破译)the oldest: cuneiform literature.In broader fields,the boundaries of how AI may be used haven’t been clearly explained.In January,for example, a top international AI conference banned the use of AI tools for writing scientific papers.

Humans have been struggling to invent, use and adapt to technology since our earliest civilizations. But the technology and resulting knowledge are not always evenly distributed. Knowing how we adapted to changing technology in the past helps us more fully understand the human condition and may even help us prepare for the future.

12. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about concerning Mesopotamians?

A. Their adaptation to threats.

B. Their influences on writing.

C. Their contribution to literature.

D. Their achievements in civilization.

13 What can be inferred about technological advances from paragraph 3?

A. They prevent human conflict.

B. They bring about hidden dangers.

C. They take away people’s concerns.

D. They lower people’s social status.

14. What is the current situation of AI according to paragraph 4?

A. Its use in literature is popular.

B. It is not allowed to finish papers.

C. Its range of application is undefined.

D. It is not accepted in broader fields.

15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A. How People Can Use the Latest Technology

B. How ChatGPT Will Threaten Writing and Work

C What AI Will Do by Learning Cuneiform Literature

D. What History Can Teach Us About New Tech’s Impact

第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Have you noticed how evenings cool off more in rural areas than they do in cities? Urban areas also tend to get hotter during the day than any nearby areas with lots of greenery.____16____

It’s mainly caused by the difference in materials that cover the ground in urban areas and the countryside. In the country, evaporation(蒸发)of water from soil and the leaves of plants helps to cool the air.____17____Having fewer plants, cities have less evaporation and are unable to cool down the temperature.

Dark colours are another problem. Dark objects absorb all wavelengths of light, making the temperature increase more noticeably. In contrast, white objects reflect all wavelengths of light energy.____18____Sadly, most parts of cities are covered by asphalt(沥青), steel, roofs and bricks which are often dark in colour.

____19____As people drive cars, heat buildings, and run air conditioners, cities are generating waste heat and pouring it into the atmosphere directly. The waste heat adds to the solar energy trapped by the tall buildings.

But cities don’t have to be so hot. Some cities have lightened their streets. This is done by covering black asphalt streets, parking lots, and dark roofs with a more reflective gray coating. ____20____

Having more green spaces also helps. Plants serve as a natural air conditioner. They catch heat, release vapour(蒸汽)into the air, and take away heat, contributing to cooler, fresher cities.

A Cities also produce more heat than suburban areas.

B. The higher the temperature, the shorter the wavelength.

C. This phenomenon is known as the urban heat-island effect.

D. So it will not be transformed into heat which makes the air hot.

E. Changes in building materials have a minimal effect on city temperatures.

F. Much of the soil in cities, by contrast, has been covered with roads and buildings.

G. These changes can decrease air temperatures dramatically, especially in summer.

第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)

第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Growing up, I was fortunate to have dinner with my family almost every day. Sometimes, the family dinner circle____21____to include relatives stopping by. Yet, I knew some friends whose parents got home after dinner or even____22____the entire evening. So I____23____the quality time around our kitchen table, which witnessed countless valuable____24____in my life.

____25____,my kids cannot relate to my childhood memories. They have been left to____26____with babysitters more times than I would like to admit. My husband and I have____27____careers. And we often end up staying at the office way past dinnertime. When this happens too often, it____28____the balance of our family.

Apart from suffering from____29____,what else can a hardworking family do? I think we can all try to_____30_____our own ways to spend time together. Surely there are days when I’m too busy to share a meal with my family. But I would make efforts to_____31_____and chat later that day,_____32_____    setting aside cellphones every time. And I even find a bedtime reading with my kids much_____33_____.I am also proud to have our “big breakfast” routine every Saturday. My husband serves as the head chef, and my younger son_____34_____    him to make the breakfast.

I am aware that my sons are growing up quickly and will be out of the_____35_____someday. But now, I am happy to have so many wonderful things on my plate.

21. A. widened B. formed C. lessened D. closed

22. A. missed B. avoided C. enjoyed D. recorded

23. A. wasted B. treasured C. limited D. calculated

24. A. shows B. dishes C. recipes D. moments

25. A. However B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. Besides

26. A. sleep B. dine C. study D. play

27. A. suitable B. flexible C. satisfying D. demanding

28. A. maintains B. disturbs C. improves D. strikes

29. A. fear B. anger C. guilt D. hunger

30 A. predict B. create C. evaluate D. accept

31. A. work out B. calm down C. hold on D. catch up

32 A. unwillingly B. casually C. consciously D. carelessly

33. A. louder B. shorter C. simpler D. sweeter

34. A. assists B. guides C. allows D. orders

35. A. office B. kitchen C. house D. park

第二节(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。

Every year during the Spring Festival, a small village east of Beijing puts on a special show. It’s about-15°C, and a man dressed in a straw hat and sheepskin coat____36____    (throw)spoon after spoon of heavy molten iron(铁水) at a massive，icy wall.The collision(碰撞)between the 1,600℃ liquid metal and the frozen brick creates a waterfall of sparks(火花)____37____(fall) over him, equally beautiful and dangerous.

This is a performance____38____requires extraordinary courage, skill and strength. Known as Da Shuhua, it has a history of 500 years in Nuanquan, a highly-developed steel town.Da Shuhua translates literally into “beating down the tree flowers,”____39____agricultural activity of hitting fruit trees to stimulate growth.

In ancient times, fireworks weren’t always____40____(wide) affordable. So people in Nuanquan made use of scrap iron and developed Da Shuhua as a way____41____(celebrate) festivals.As a result,they brought firework displays____42____a whole new level.

Today,Da Shuhua has become more popular than ever,due to____43____(ban)on fireworks to reduce air pollution in some parts of China. Every year, this unique firework display attracts tons of people in spite of the freezing cold weather____44____draws attention for its protection. Since 2021,it_____45_____(list) as an intangible cultural heritage of China.

第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

46. 假定你是李华，你校交换生Hans在策划“Approaching Chinese Students”栏目，用短视频介绍中学生校园生活，为此咨询你的意见。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：

1.推荐拍摄内容；

2.陈述理由；

3.表达祝愿。

注意：

1．词数80左右；

2．请在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Hans,

_______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

第二节(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。

Ballet was a way of life in Kelly’s family. Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a top college.Though Kelly’s mom always wanted her to follow in her sister’s footsteps and Kelly herself was good at ballet,her love for ballet had faded years before,and she was eager for a new challenge.

One day at school,as Kelly left the dance studio,she walked past the gym,fascinated by boxers(拳击手)training inside the boxing ring. She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast they moved. In fact, she’d long been attracted to boxing.

She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack.On the familiar Oakwood High School Club Sign-up Sheet was the phrase：BOXING CLUB TRYOUT(选拔).That was what Kelly really wanted to do.She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep up with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve her own path.

The next day,she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first, Serena didn’t understand and thought she was just joking. But when she saw Kelly was serious, she replied, “You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer,right? Besides, boxing is only for boys,and you’re so good at ballet.Lean into your strength,Kelly.”

“But this is where I want to put my strength,” Kelly insisted,“and what exactly does ‘only for boys’mean,anyway? Boxing is a sport for everyone!”

Gradually,touched by her determination and passion, Serena began to understand and support her.Kelly could feel it. Her sister was going to respect her decision,no matter what.But that was nothing compared to the preparations for the tryout,where she was required to show her footwork and punching(击打)abilities with other candidates. Boxing didn＇t come natural to Kelly,but she had made up her mind to stick with her choice.

注意：

1．续写词数应为150左右;

2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.

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The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.

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2023年深圳市高三年级第二次调研考试

英语

【答案】1. D    2. D    3. A

【答案】4. C    5. A    6. A    7. C

【答案】8. A    9. B    10. C    11. B

【答案】12. D    13. B    14. C    15. D

【答案】16. C    17. F    18. D    19. A    20. G

【答案】21. A    22. A    23. B    24. D    25. A    26. B    27. D    28. B    29. C    30. B    31. D    32. C    33. D    34. A    35. C

【答案】36. throws##is throwing   

37. falling   

38. which/that   

39. an    40. widely   

41. to celebrate   

42. to    43. bans   

44. and    45. has been listed

第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

46.

【答案】Dear Hans,

I am very glad to hear that you are going to introduce high school students’ campus life with short videos.

I’d like you to recommend something to shoot. First of all, I recommend the video of students’ morning exercise to you. I think students’ morning exercise is very important, which affects their mental outlook of the day. Then there are videos of students in class. This is also the most critical period for students, which can show their learning status. Last but not least, there are various extracurricular activities for students. Extracurricular activities discover and develop students’ interests and hobbies.

Finally, I wish your program a success.

Yours,

Li Hua

47.

【答案】Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom. Ballet was the Kelly way of life, so only her sister knew about boxing, and her mother would have stopped it. Because boxing didn't come naturally to Kelly, she just came to love it, so she often got knocked down during training and suffered. Now that you've made a choice, you can't give up. She has an unyielding spirit and must participate in the qualifiers.

The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted. Kelly was afraid to look at the published list for fear of losing out. Then a woman tapped her on the shoulder and told her she had been chosen. The voice sounded familiar to her. It was her mother. Her sister stood by smiling. Before she knew it, her mother told her she had known she had been boxing. Her mother very much support her. Now through the qualifiers, the family happily went home to celebrate. This really echoes the saying, "Interest is the best teacher".