2022-2023学年广东省茂名市第一中学高三下学期5月份半月考英语含解析

  高三级第二学期半月考（一）

英语

考试时间：120分钟    总分：120分 

第二部分  阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C  和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并 在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

SEA Summer High School Programs 2022

    Science at SEA

    Science at SEA is a four-week program for rising high school juniors and seniors, as well as recent high school graduates, which focuses on the coastal and offshore marine environment around Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The program includes a shore component on the SEA campus in Woods Hole and a sea component aboard the Sailing School Vessel (SSV) Corwith Cramer.

    July 21-August 13           Expense:$4,000

    SEA Quest

    SEA Quest is a two-week program that welcomes high school students and recent graduates. Participants will gain hands-on experience conducting field research, sailing a tall ship, and understanding of the complexities of creating and managing marine reserves. They return home with a broader sense of the ocean's importance to our planet and the need to preserve this precious resource for future generations. Life here is fast-paced. No prior sailing experience is necessary. Strong desire to learn is required!

    July 11-July 22                Expense:$3,200

    SEA Cape

    This three-week summer program at SEA offers current high school students the opportunity to study the marine environment from a variety of perspectives: scientific, historical, and literary. Participants live and study at our campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

    June 27-July 14                Expense:$3, 800

    SEA Expedition

    This two-week summer program for high school students, including graduating seniors, is centered on learning by doing. SEA Expedition is a multidisciplinary experience that welcomes students to participate in every aspect of a challenging offshore sailing and oceanographic expedition, and occurs entirely aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer. Life at sea is fast-paced and tough.             

    July 5-July 17                   Expense:$3,500

21.Which program lasts the longest?

A.Science at SEA. B.SEA Quest. C.SEA Cape. D.SEA Expedition.

22. What is necessary for participants in SEA Quest?

A.Previous experience in sailing.          B.Great eagerness to study the sea.

C.Ability to conduct scientific experiments. D.Knowledge of sea resources preservation.

23. What is special about SEA Expedition?

A.It offers opportunities of sailing.      B.It entirely takes place on a ship.

C.It features many relaxing activities.     D.It allows graduates to participate in.

B

I was doing some Christmas shopping in a toy store and decided to look at Barbie dolls for my nieces. A nicely dressed little girl was excitedly looking through the Barbie dolls as well. As she was looking, a little boy came to the Pokemon toys. He was dressed neatly，but his clothes were obviously old. He was with his father as well，and kept picking up the Pokemon video toys. Each time he picked one up and looked at his father, his father shook his head and said, “No.”

The little girl had chosen her Barbie. However, she stopped and was watching them. Rather dejectedly, the boy had to give up the Pokemon toys and choose something else. The little girl put her Barbie back on the shelf, and ran over to the Pokemon toys. She excitedly picked up one and raced towards the checkout. I picked up my purchases and got in line behind them. Then, much to the little girl's delight，the little boy and his father got in line behind me. After the toy was paid for and bagged, the little girl handed it back to the cashier (收银员) and whispered something in her ear. The cashier smiled and put the package under the counter.

I paid for my purchases and was rearranging things when the little boy came up to the cashier. The cashier checked his purchases and said, “Congratulations，you are my hundredth customer today, and you win a prize!” With that, she handed the little boy the Pokemon toys, and he could only stare in surprise. It was exactly what he had wanted!

The little girl and her father had been standing at the doorway during all of this. Then they walked out. As I walked back to my car, I heard the father ask his daughter why she had done that. I'll never forget what she said to him. “Daddy, didn't Grandparents want me to buy something that would make me happy?” He said, “Of course they did, honey.” To which the little girl replied, “Well, I just did!”

I feel very shocked to have witnessed the true spirit of Christmas in that toy store, in the form of a little girl who understands more about the meaning of this festival than most adults I know.

24.The underlined word “dejectedly” in the second paragraph probably means __________.

A.disappointedly B.delightedly C.excitedly D.unexpectedly

25.How did the little boy get the Pokemon toys?

A.His father bought him the Poknemon toys.

B.Fortunately, he was the hundredth customer and won the Poknemon toys.

C.The little girl bought the Poknemon toys for him.

D.The cashier felt sympathy for the little boy and gave him the Poknemon toys.

26.What did the little girl mean when saying “Daddy, didn't Grandparents want me to buy something that would make me happy?” in paragragh 4?

A.Her Grandparents wanted her to be happy.

B.The Poknemon toys made her happy.

C.Making the little boy happy made her happy.

D.Her Grandparents hoped that she could help others.

27.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A.the story happened before Christmas.

B.The little boy had not enough money to buy the Poknemon toys.

C.The author was deeply moved by the behavior of the little girl.

D.Although the little girl liked the Poknemon toys very much，she gave them to the boy.

C

If you look around your city, you might spot girls wearing hanfu in subways or people wearing, T-shirts with Chinese characters on the streets. A new trend is taking hold in China-guochao or "China-chic".

According to a recently published report, searches related to guochao on Dianping, a lifestyle information platform, have risen by 170 percent from the same period last year, and reviews have risen by nearly 40 percent. China-chic is happening, but what is it?

The term characterizes the rise of China's native fashion trends. It has expanded the concept of "Made in China", which has been recognized as the representation of Chinese culture and aesthetics（审美）offered by homegrown Chinese brands, according to CGTN.

China-chic came into the spotlight in 2018.Before that, big-name foreign companies dominated the world market. To win market share, many Chinese brands followed in the footsteps of these Western brands. But that year, Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning changed things up. During the 2018 New York Fashion Week, Li-Ning introduced its Taoism-inspired Wu Dao collection. The collection not only had a trendy look, but also included elements of traditional Chinese culture. It immediately grabbed attention at home and abroad.

The trend to embrace domestic brands has since spread rapidly to various sectors and products, from food and drinks to clothing, mobile phones and electric vehicles. For example, White Rabbit, whose sweet candy brings back childhood memories for many, launched its perfume and lip balm. "We want White Rabbit to be a brand that young people want to share," Shen Qinfeng, the company's marketing manager, told People's Daily.

Now, the guochao trend is "moving to the next stage", where its success will rely, first and foremost on gaining cultural confidence rather than Western validation, according to Kerra Zhou, founder or brand strategy consultancy Kerrisma.

"No matter how the guochao trend evolves, there's one thing that won't change：Behind the craze is people's positive attitude toward the country's development and their recognition of and growing confidence in national culture," said Yao Linqing, a professor in the School of Economics and Management at Communication University of China.

28.What makes Li-Ning so fashionable?

A.Its successful market strategy similar to Western brands.

B.Its trendy look similar to Western brands.

C.Its elements of traditional Chinese culture.

D.Chic and unique clothes styles.

29.Why did the author mention "White Rabbit" in paragraph 5?

A.Because White Rabbit reminded the author of his or her childhood.

B.Because the author helped White Rabbit promote new products.

C. Because this traditional brand was on the decline.

D. Because White Rabbit was a good example for showing the guochao trend.

30.What does the secret to the success of the guochao?

A.Increasing confidence in Chinese culture.     B.Excellent design skills.

C.Clothes of great quality.                    D.Styles catering to people abroad.

31.What is the author’s attitude to the future of the guochao trend?

A.Doubtful.  B. Positive.  C. Disapproving.  D. Cautious.

D

Doctors sometimes prescribe light therapy to treat a form of depression in people who get too little morning sun. But too much light at other times may actually cause such mood disorders. Long-lasting exposure to light at night brings depression, a new study finds, at least in animals. The new data confirm observations from studies of people who work night shifts, says Richard Stevens of the University of Connecticut Health Center. Mood disorders join a growing list of problems, including cancer, obesity and diabetes - that can occur when light throws life out of balance by disturbing the biological clock and its timing of daily rhythms.

In the new study, Tracy Bedrosian and Randy Nelson of Ohio State University exposed mice to normal light and dark cycles for four weeks. For the next four weeks, half of the mice remained on this schedule, and the rest received continuous dim light throughout their night. Compared with mice exposed to normal nighttime darkness, those getting dim light at night lost their strong preference for sweet drinks, “A sign they no longer get pleasure out of activities they once enjoyed.” Bedrosian says.

In a second test, mice were clocked on how long they actively tried to escape a pool of water. Those exposed to night lights stopped struggling and just floated in the water, a sign of "behavioral despair”, 10 times as long as the mice that had experienced normal nighttime darkness. All symptoms of depression disappeared within two weeks of the mice returning to a normal light- dark cycle, the researchers report. The scientists also could quash the behavioral symptoms by injecting the brains of animals with a drug that prohibits the activity of certain molecules linked with human depression. This finding further suggests that light at night may cause something related to depression.

Human studies linking nighttime light and mood disorders are important but can't easily detect molecular underpinning(分子基础)as animal studies can，says George Brainard of Thomas Jefferson University. The new work, he says, suggests that the change of the biological clock by light at night can be “an extremely powerful force in regulating biology and behavior."

32.After being exposed to continuous nighttime light, the mice ____ .

A. changed their preferences      B. escaped from the water more eagerly

C. remained active as before      D. showed less interest in their favorites

33.What does the underlined word “quash" in Para. 3 probably mean?

A. study     B. predict     C. ease     D. cause

34.We can learn from the last paragraph that _____.

A. human mood disorders cannot be healed easily

B. human studies are more important than animal studies

C. the biological clock is beneficial to humans

D. light at night may have practical effects on people

35.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Nighttime light may foster depression.

B. A drug has been found to cure mood disorders.

C. The study on animals can be applied to humans.

D. Human biological clock can be controlled by light.

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。

Grieve Her Mum Through Cooking

Grief and mourning can be expressed in many ways. ____36____. She found comfort through cooking her mother’s recipes in a planner and in turn, learned about her mother. Her attitude to life was mirrored in her cooking.

Along with the love of food and family, her mother, and her grandmother before her, had passed down a carved wooden spoon. It was given from one to the next. ____37____. She inherited this spoon and the passion her mother had.

After her mother’s death, Debbie also found the planner containing these detailed dinner party plans and recipes. Her mother was not gone. ____38____. And Debbie has learned a lot about her since she began cooking her food.

____39____. In trying to make out her mother’s notes, Debbie has bonded again with her father in shared grief and understanding. Asking Dad who is who, what is what and learning and understanding, Debbie has been able to see a new side of her mother.

Everything Debbie is cooking is inherited, as is the joy and sense of achievement she feels. When she began cooking with her mother as a kid, she was in charge of turning the toast, to stop it catching. Now she is holding the spoon, adding the spices and still looking up from the stove to her mum. ____40____.

A. It was never easy to lose someone we love

B. She was guiding her through a lifetime of food

C. When it reached Debbie it was worn and perfect

D. She felt a sense of achievement in cooking her food

E. She is always going to be her mother’s kitchen follower

F. Debbie found a new and unique way to mourn her mum

G. However, she was left with some confusion at some recipes

第三部分  语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节 完形填空 （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。

      My first year living in Los Angeles, I was a birthday-party clown(小丑). I     41   with my identity because, though I viewed myself as a filmmaker, everyone in my life associated me with this ridiculous day job.

For certain parties, I had to go as a     42    character, so at the party I'd actually be＂Mickey Mouse" or "Sponge-Bob SquarePants. "One night, I was told that I was going to be Batman. At the time I had a giant mustache but I didn't want to    43    my physical appearance for that job.    44   , for the party, I chose not to shave.

Normally at these parties, you pop in through the front door: "Surprise! Batman's here!" However, my element of    45    was shot because they saw me coming from, like, a quarter of a mile away, which left me plenty of time to    46    my choice not to shave.

Once I got close enough for them to make out the    47    of my face, the entire party    48   in laughter and then into cheers.

After I ran into the party, they were   49   me. I saw the birthday boy with his dad, who was laughing, and he said, "You see, I told you, son. Batman has a mustache." He took me to the huge birthday cake with a Batman drawn on it, and the Batman had a mustache. I just stared at it in    50   .

When   51    bringing the cake out, instead of just admitting that it was messed up, the parents tried to save    52    and said to the boy," Batman always has a mustache. He just shaves it for movies." In a    53    of fate, my mustache confirmed what the parents had said and     54   the kids that I was actually Batman.

That day, there was no doubt in my mind what I was. I may not have been the    55    that they ordered and expected. But that day, I was the hero that they needed.

41．A．started B．stuck C．struggled D．settled

42．A．specific B．leading C．central D．generous

43．A．improve B．change C．make D．judge

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

45．A．surprise B．joy C．enthusiasm D．anxiety

46．A．withdraw B．regret C．exercise D．influence

47．A．shape B．expression C．features D．wrinkles

48．A．showed up B．calmed down C．ran away D．broke out

49．A．applauding B．blaming C．neglecting D．embarrassing

50．A．peace B．comfort C．disbelief D．despair

51．A．accidentally B．finally C．secretly D．initially

52．A．fuel B．money C．time D．face

53．A．shadow B．path C．twist D．role

54．A．guaranteed B．convinced C．warned D．promised

55．A．hero B．comedian C．actor D．filmmaker

第二节 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。

25-year-old Wan Minghui is a girl from a small city of Zigong in Sichuan Province. When she was young, she grew up closely with her grandparents. Now her grandfather is 84 years old,  ____56____ (live) alone after her grandmother passed away. During an unannounced visit ____57____ him one day in May, Wan noticed his loneliness, ____58____ made her sad. Then an idea came to mind that she would quit her job to accompany him and set out to help him realize some of his wishes on his bucket list.

However, neither her parents ____59____ her grandfather agreed with her decision to quit her job, afraid that it would harm her career development. To make____60____living after quitting,she got three part-time jobs,including writing advertising online. So they____61____(final) agreed. Wan began to record her grandpa’s life in videos, which were posted to Douyin (抖音). Recently，the short videos under the names “Fulfilling Grandpa’s 100 Wishes ” and “Taking Grandpa for Travel”____62____ (view) more than 100 million times, receiving more than five million likes and a long list of____63____ (comment), including praise for Little Wan, best wishes for her grandfather and discussions about the meaning of life.

Although Wan has to stay up late____64____(work) sometimes, she thinks it’s all worthwhile when she sees her grandpa smile more and more.“She wrote in the video, My grandpa accompanied me as I grew up and I will accompany him as he_____65_____ (grow) old.”

第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）

第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）

66.假定你是高三学生李华，下周六晚上6:00-8:00你校将在礼堂举办一场融合中西文化元素的音乐会。你的外籍老师Linda非常喜欢音乐，请你写一封信邀请她参加此次活动。

内容包括：

1.发出邀请；

2.活动时间和地点；

3.活动内容和意义；

注意：

1.词数80左右；

2.可适当增加细节使行文流畅。

Dear Linda，

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours，

Li Hua

第二节  读后续写（满分25分）

67．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。

I live with my husband,Tyrone, in San Luis Obispo,California, about three miles from the beach. Every few years, the humpback whales come into the bay for a few days while migrating. November 2020 was one of those times, so we took out our yellow double kayak(皮艇) to watch the wildlife. We paddled(用桨划船) out the sea and saw seals, dolphins, and about 20 whales feeding on silverfish. We were in amazement watching these graceful giant creatures each one about 50 feet long spray through their blowholes.

At the time, my friend Liz was staying with us. The next day, I asked her if she wanted to go out on the water to see them. With no such experience,she refused. “There's nothing to worry about,” I assured her. “The boat is stable, and we can turn back anytime.” Finally she agreed to join me. I didn't want her to miss this great experience and regret it later.

At 8:30 the following morning when we got out on the water, there were already about 15 other kayakers and surfers in the bay. After a half-hour, we had our first whale sighting: two humpbacks swimming toward us. How amazing to be that close to a creature that size I thought. as the whales dipped under the waterline.

When the whales went down, they left what looked like oil on the water. I figured if we paddled toward that spot, we'd be safe from the whales, since they’d just left.We followed them at a distance or what I thought was a distance. Suddenly,a tightly packed group of silverfish started jumping out of the water into our kayak.Oh no! We were being attacked.

注意:

1.续写词数应为150左右;

2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。

What should have been a joyful moment was actually terrifying.

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Meanwhile， a kayaker paddled over.