2023省牡丹江二中高三上学期第一次阶段测试英语试题含答案

牡二中高三英语测试

Welcome To ACCESS' Winter English Language Camp in Toronto! Our camp is the perfect choice for youth and teens aged 8 to 17 who want to improve their English ability, make friends from around the world, visit exciting tourist destinations, and participate in authentic & fun Canadian winter sports.

Classes

Morning English classes on the weekdays are dynamic and fun! Students will learn speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation & conversation skills, Teachers are experienced and agreeable, and small classes mean lots of personal attention.

A True Canadian Experience

In daily afternoon trips & activities around Toronto, we will head to different tourist destinations or try fun Canadian winter sports activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and skating. Every Saturday students will join in exciting trips such as a full-day skiing & snowboarding and a day-trip to Niagara Falls Every Sunday morning students can take their time to experience authentic Canadian culture and history in museums.

Accommodation

Students live in Homestay accommodation with Canadian families. Hosts provide three meals per day which include a packed lunch to take to school. Living in Homestay means that students will have the chance to practice speaking English outside of class time, as well as learn about Canadian culture. Homes are located an average of 25-30 minutes (maximum 55 minutes) by public transportation to the school. All host families have been carefully selected and screened by our Homestay Coordinator to guarantee our students' comfort and safety.

Fees (in Canadian dollars)

1. What can participants do on Sunday mornings?

A Attend classes. B. Explore museums.

C. Go snowboarding. D. Visit Niagara Falls.

2. What do we know about the host families?

A. They are reviewed in advance.

B. They walk students to the station.

C. They teach students local culture.

D. They only provide a packed lunch.

3. How much will a participant pay for a 5-week full package camp?

A. $4025. B. $4300.

C. $5100. D. $5495.

The sun was setting and the farm would be closing soon. I dressed our three daughters quickly as my husband started the van. Cutting down our own Christmas-tree had been a family tradition. As our family grew, so did our excitement for going out to find the perfect tree.

As we walked through the rows of trees, my youngest daughter Kimberly shouted excitedly, “There it is, the perfect tree!” The other two agreed. My husband and I looked at each other, puzzled. Its branches were misshapen and the trunk was visible through the spots where there were no pine needles.

We tried to persuade our daughters into changing their minds, but in vain. We had to tie the tree to the roof of our van and headed home. As we reached our house, Heather jumped out first. Suddenly she shouted, “The tree isn’t there!” We thought she was kidding. However, it wasn’t there.

The girls were so disappointed. “We’ll get another tree tomorrow”, I said, secretly hoping the new tree would be prettier. But the girls gave us the look that no parent could resist. We had no choice but to go back and find that tree.

After driving for about five minutes, we saw our tree on the side of the road. As we got closer, it was apparent that it had been run over by a truck. As we lifted the tree, we saw that a big part of the tree was ripped off, but we took our little broken tree home anyway.

That night, as we decorated our tree, something magical happened. We didn’t realize it at that time that we were making a very special family memory. By the time we were done, I had to admit, it didn’t look sad at all. This is the best tree we have ever had. “It’s perfect!” my second daughter Samantha said excitedly. My husband and I couldn’t have agreed more!

Now we always recall that little broken tree! Year by year, we tell the story of that very special Christmas almost twenty-five years ago.

4. Who was the first to find the tree was missing?

A. The youngest daughter. B. The second daughter.

C. The oldest daughter. D. The author’s husband.

5. How did the author feel when hearing the tree was missing?

A. Worried. B. Upset. C. Curious. D. Pleased.

6. What do we know about the night when the author’s family decorated their tree?

A They took turns telling their own stories.

B. They didn’t seem to agree with each other.

C. They turned the tree into an unforgettable one.

D. They realized the importance of finding a perfect tree.

7. What is the best title for the text?

A. A Special Christmas Gift B. A Seemingly Imperfect Christmas Tree

C. A Story of a Happy Family D. A Wonderful Family Get-together

Teaching the next generation is an effective way to change the future. A nonprofit in Israel has taken this to heart by greening schools with soilless farming. It is called Startup Roots, which is teaching students about hydroponics (水培), and as a result, they are learning nutrition and science.

“Many children think that vegetables come from the grocery store. They have no concept of the chain behind it. So we try to connect kids with the source of their food,” said Robin Katz, founder of this organization. Katz started it in 2014 realizing that many children have no access to fresh, healthy and affordable produce. She was drawn to hydroponics because this system uses 90 percent less water and grows more plants per meter than traditional farming.

Their first project created a soilless farm using just 100 square meters of a school. They started out by growing 14 plants per meter. The students were excited to see results in just 30 days and were soon able to produce 1500 vegetables per month!

Working with science teachers, the organization guides students to learn science and nutrition. In addition, it has brought in nutritionists to teach the effect that food choices have on health. It soon improved their methods by fixing vertical farming systems. Since then, their production has improved greatly, resulting in the production of 120 plants per meter.

In order to educate the general population, the organization is also working to create an interactive urban agriculture exhibit, which is transforming students by turning them into interactive learners. More youth have become so fascinated by the process, they are eagerly researching plant seeds and are growing plants.

“There is no greater pleasure than to watch students grow by growing,” said Katz. Aside from producing organic vegetables in schools, the organization is planting roots in this young generation, inspiring them to lead healthier and more environmentally-friendly lives.

8. Why did Robin Katz show interest in hydroponics?

A. It took less land than traditional farming.

B. It caused no damage to the environment.

C. It was easy to produce good vegetables.

D. It saved water and had a higher yield.

9. What can we learn about the first soilless farm?

A. It produced 120 plants per meter. B. It relied on vertical farming systems.

C. It produced vegetables in a month. D. It was designed by science teachers.

10. What is the final influence of the new farming system?

A Students will grow better plants. B. Students will change their lifestyle.

C. Students will protect environment. D. Students will eat organic vegetables.

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

A. Inspiring Future Hydroponic Farming B. A Soilless Farm on Exhibition

C. Researching Plant Seeds in Future D. Helping Students Grow Better

A team of researchers from several institutions in the UK and one in Estonia has created a type of buoy（浮标）that has proven to be effective at frightening seabirds, thus preventing them from getting caught in gillnets—a type of vertical fishing net that is made of a material that makes it nearly invisible underwater.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of seabirds die when they get caught in gillnets. Some estimates suggest that up to a half-million birds are caught in them each year. Over the years, researchers have created devices（装置）to prevent the birds from trying to catch fish near or in gillnets, but those didn't work well.

To find a way that would work for all seabirds, the researchers first studied seabirds in a general sense, looking to find things that they would avoid. They noted that seabirds avoided eye contact with other creatures. Then the researchers came up with a simple idea—they put a small pole to a regular buoy and then attached a pair of googly eyes（金鱼眼）to the top of it. They made the eyes big enough so that even birds with poor eyesight, such as geese, would see them. Adding to the effectiveness of the device, waves made the eyes move back and forth. And the wind made the buoy spin very slowly, making sure that birds from every direction would get a good look at the eyes.

To test their idea, the researchers selected several sites near gillnets and counted how many birds approached and how many attempted to catch fish near the nets. They then set up their googly-eyed buoys and once again counted birds. Over the course of 62 days, they found the number of birds that tried to catch fish near the gillnets dropped by approximately 25% for a distance of up to 50 meters. They also found that the birds were less likely to fish near where the buoys had been for up to three weeks after they had been removed.

12. What is the function of paragraph 2?

A. Introducing a new topic to discuss. B. Providing background information.

C. Summarizing the previous paragraph. D. Pointing out the main idea of the text.

13. Why did the researchers make the googly eyes big?

A. To ensure all the seabirds can see them. B. To clearly observe seabirds' eye contact.

C. To allow them to survive the strong wind. D. To effectively identify the right direction.

14. What does the researchers' test result mainly suggest?

A. The new device still needs improving B. Gillnets are a death valley for seabirds.

C. Seabirds hardly catch fish near the nets. D. The googly-eyed buoy proves effective.

15. What is the text mainly about?

A. A group of researchers interested in seabirds. B. A way to help seabirds catch fish effectively.

C. A device keeping seabirds safe from gillnets. D. A googly-eyed buoy guiding seabirds to hunt.

In a noisy world, the sound of silence is a gentle friend. Though it's available to all, silence is rarely embraced. Quiet relaxes, restores and helps you a lot.____16____The average person wakes up to an alarm and then turns on the radio or TV. Outside, planes roar and cars honk. In fact, too much noise can actually reduce your cognitive function and lifespan.

It is time to tap into silence, a necessary and forgotten natural resource. Just setting aside 30 minutes a day for pure silence is healing. Shut off your phone, turn off the music, and spend time alone. Similar to meditation, this precious time allows your brain to refresh cognitive functions including creativity.____17____

Two hours of silence per day can be helpful to cell development in the brain, where memories are formed. Even though relaxing music can be effective, silence is ideal.____18____When surrounded by silence, your consciousness has more freedom to process information. This can lead to better decision making and more acute self-awareness.

____19____A recent report suggested that one in three people lose a whole year off their life due to noise. And this is linked to heart disease, sleep loss and high blood pressure.

Although many find silence to be empty and boring, it is a gift and a rare thing like gold. ____20____And then simply stay with it. When you embrace it and let it fill you, you are open to healing and wellness.

A. Silence can generate brain cells.

B. Silence may assist in self-reflection.

C. Too much noise can have the opposite effect.

D. Try to move forward to a place of pure silence.

E. Noise can improve your ability to calm down quickly.

F. You may be so used to sounds and you hardly notice them.

G. This time will also help you to reconnect with your inner self.

This afternoon after seeing my mom, I was driving home. I took the____21____that was more like a canyon (峡谷)drive with beautiful scenery. Suddenly I heard a sound and I knew a big____22____tire! I pulled to the side, but this was a canyon drive with not much shoulder____23____, and it happened to be around a curve (弯曲处)where people couldn't____24____me. That made it very____25____. Thus, cars    passed me____26____so that I couldn't get out. Within minutes I saw a car____27____at a distance behind me. The gentleman walked out,____28____help, and I walked out of the car very____29____, for the road was so narrow. He moved my car a bit out of the way while I was still talking to AAA(美国汽车协会).They said with all the____30____they gave me since I was in a dangerous place, they could send ____31____in 20minutes. The gentleman offered to look at my spare tire to____32____ it was OK before I ____33____AAA.

Before I knew it, he took it out and____34____to change the tire. By the time I finished talking with AAA, he had changed my tire!

I____35____him and he left. I saw in my____36____that the car just followed me, making sure I was OK. At the traffic lights, I got a chance to see the____37____family in the car—a beautiful young wife with lovely children in the back. They all gave me a big smile and____38____at me. I thought about what a role____39____for those young children to learn about service and sympathy. I thought how ____40____I was to be the receiver of such generosity.

21. A. photo B. risk C. route D. film

22. A. new B. flat C. spare D. popular

23. A. space B. fun C. potential D. service

24 A. blame B. recognize C. see D. ignore

25. A. embarrassing B. sensitive C. complex D. dangerous

26. A. deliberately B. frequently C. slowly D. unconsciously

27. A. stopped B. broke C. went D. changed

28. A. deserving B. offering C. recording D. appreciating

29. A. proudly B. instantly C. painfully D. carefully

30. A. convenience B. strength C. knowledge D. enthusiasm

31. A. data B. assistance C. command D. bonus

32. A. announce B. declare C. make sure D. make out

33. A. looked out for B. hung up on C. made sense of D. kept up with

34. A. started B. continued C. hesitated D. managed

35. A. treated B. struck C. thanked D. comforted

36. A. telescope B. track C. dream D. mirror

37. A. wealthy B. patient C. entire D. concerned

38. A. stared B. waved C. laughed D. aimed

39. A. practice B. delivery C. program D. model

40. A. lucky B. astonished C. accessible D. alarmed

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

The cultural and creative industry refers to the part of the modern economy ___41___ culture is produced and distributed through ___42___ (industry) means.It applies the creativity ___43___ the generation of original cultural products, which may have commercial value either through direct sale ___44___ as intellectual property. The industry ___45___ (typical) brings together the arts, media, and design sectors, with a focus upon digital technologies and opportunities of globalization.

While discussion of the industry can be traced back to the 1940s, it was in the 2010s ___46___ they caught mass public attention. Policy strategies to develop the industry are associated with expanding markets for cultural goods and services. They seek ___47___ (develop) the industry by promoting creativity, ___48___ (lead) to the development of original forms of intellectual property. Besides, supporting industries ___49___(base) around culture and entertainment also develop. It serves as an alternative to traditional manufacturing industry.

Over the past years, interest in the industry ____50____ (range) across communication, media and cultural studies, performing arts, and applied cultural economics.

51. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Online games have become popular among students in recent year. As we can easily see, the number of students have enjoyed pleasure from these games. But some students lacks self-discipline in their daily life are too addicted to these games that their health is affected. This phenomenon has been caused some parents to worry.

From my point of view, online games can make you entertaining if you play them in a reasonably way. When they affect your study too much, it is better for you to give it up at once. Enough self-control over them is that makes you obtain real pleasure and it can help you benefit them.

52. 假设你是李华，最近你因为与同桌产生矛盾而苦恼，写信向英语报社“知心话栏目”求助，要点如下： (1)写信目的；

(2)事件经过及你的感受；

(3)请求帮助。

注意：

(1)词数100左右：

(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

(3)信的开头和结尾已为你写好。

Dear Editor,

I’m Li Hua a high school student.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua