2022-2023学年四川省成都市简阳市 高三上学期期中考试英语试题（原卷版 解析版）

2022—2023 学年上期阳安中学高 2020 级半期考试

英语

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）

第一节 （共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）

1. What will the man do this afternoon?

A. Prepare for an exam.        B. Treat Karen to coffee.    C. Meet Professor Johnson.

2. Where are the speakers?           

A. In a supermarket.        B. At home.    C. In a restaurant.

3. How much should the woman pay?       

A. $20.    B. $12.5.    C. $7.5.       

4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Fellow workers.    B. Professor and student.    C. Doctor and patient.

5. What is the conversation mainly about?       

A. Family relationships.    B. A new way of working.    C. Environmental protection.

第二节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）

听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。

6 Why is the woman flying to New York?

A. To give a report. B. To meet a customer. C. To attend an exhibition.

7. Where will Paul go first?

A. The home office. B. The coffee shop. C. Mr. Smith’s house.

听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至 10 三个小题。

8. What is John doing?

A. Doing a fun project. B. Emptying the cupboard. C. Donating unwanted things.

9. What is “freecycling”?

A. A way of recycling.    B. A kind of old junk.    C. A travel website.

10. What does John want now?   

A. A gorilla arm.    B. A microphone.    C. A bicycle.

听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。   

11. When is the woman supposed to see the doctor?   

A. On Tuesday.    B. On Thursday.    C. On Saturday.

12. Who would the woman like to see?   

A. Dr. Ellis.    B. Dr. Wilson.    C. Dr. Patel.

13. What is the woman advised to do? A. Call up again tomorrow.

B. Make an appointment online.

C. Update her personal information.

听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 16 三个小题。

14. What is the woman probably?

A. A hotel manager. B. A tour guide. C. A taxi driver.

15. What will the speakers do first today?

A. Tour around a small island. B. Taste some local foods. C. See some rare birds.

16. What do we know about the Beach Hotel?       

A. It opened in 2007.    B. It has ocean views.    C. It offers free dinner.

听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。   

17. How does the speaker describe life in London?   

A. Tiring.    B. Stressful.    C. Convenient.

18. What means of transport does the speaker usually take to work?

A. The underground.    B. The car.    C. The bus.

19. What are the speaker’s parents unable to stand?   

A. Chats with others.    B. The transportation fee.    C. The noise and pollution.

20. What is the speaker’s purpose of using the poet’s words? A. To explain why he is tired of life.

B. To show London is an interesting city.

C. To prove London is attractive to many poets.

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）

第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has picked some activities to help build confidence, independence and adaptability among youngsters.

Set yourself a physical challenge

Learn survival skills at Sani Resort on Greece’s Halkidiki coast. The activity is sponsored by the Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Lessons include ways of hiding outdoors, seeking routes, building boats and finding food in the wild.

Price: £33.50 per day, per person.

Spend time in nature

Head to Ecuador’s Mashpi Lodge to experience about 6,200 acres of cloud forest in an excellent reserve of this country, flying through the treetops on the Sky Bike and Dragonfly Canopy Gondola. The tour is guided by Mashpi’s team of local naturalist guides.

Price: £1,030 per room per night, including transfers (换乘) from Quito and all meals and guided activities within the reserve. Out-of-Ecuador tourists need to pay for flying.

Travel somewhere new

It can be particularly rewarding for young people when they step out of their comfort zone. There’s nowhere better than the wilds of South Africa. Scott Dunn’s teen programme offers an African adventure with two unforgettable experiences to observe wild animals, including a trip to Marakele National Park.

Price: £6,000 a person.

Experience a digital detox (脱瘾)

Join Metropolitan Touring’s journey to the Galapagos Islands. Twin it with a digital switch-off, book day trips with expert guides, and travel around the active Sierra Negra volcano. Activities include heading to Santa Cruz Island on the hotel’s boat, diving and surfing.

Price: £2,730 per person, double occupancy, including all accommodation, return inter-island flights, tours and meals.

1. What is excluded from the charge for the travel to Mashpi Lodge?

A. International flights. B. Changes of vehicles.

C. Touring in the reserve. D. Diets during the travel.

2. Which activity is most attractive to wild creature lovers?

A. Spend time in nature. B. Travel somewhere new.

C. Experience a digital detox. D. Set yourself a physical challenge.

3. What can tourists do during Metropolitan Touring’s journey?

A. Enjoy a flexible tour. B. Use special digital devices.

C. Learn some survival skills. D. Experience water sports.

B

My mom could be quite a handful, which I have come to see as a blessing as the years have gone by but did not always appreciate when she was alive, especially after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

The news came as no surprise to us kids, of course. We’d seen our tough, sharp-witted mom change. But Mom was not about to take Alzheimer’s lying down. “There’s nothing wrong with me!” she insisted, even after she sideswiped a cop, denied doing it and then blamed it all on him.

Eventually my brother and his wife moved Mom to a sweet little house on the property next to theirs so they could keep an eye on her. They built a lighted path between the two houses so Mom could visit when she wanted, which occasionally happened at 5:00 a.m. when she thought it was 5:00 p.m. At Christmas, my sister-in-law, Toni, would hang Christmas lights along the way.

One thing we couldn’t do was make her eat properly, especially after she nearly burned the house down making tuna (金枪鱼) salad. So we arranged for a senior meals-on-wheels program to deliver her meals. At first she wouldn’t let them in the house. “This is ridiculous,” she said. “I know how to eat!” Then she offered to help them deliver meals to “people who really need them”.

Eventually she relented — except that she would simply keep all the meals in the fridge, untouched, in case she happened to have hungry visitors. When we told the volunteers this, they were wonderfully wise and pretty soon they got Mom to eat. She even admitted that the food was “pretty good, considering”. We’re convinced the good nutrition helped keep her in her home a little longer before she had to enter a care facility.

So how proud am I that our friends at Volunteers of America, which operates meals-on-wheels programs for the elderly all over the country? Very proud. It was angels, after all, who were able to get my mother to eat.

4. What do we know about the author’s mother?

A. She troubled the family a lot. B. She never suffered from Alzheimer.

C. She was a woman lacking intelligence. D. She was easy to get along with.

5. How did the family help Mom?

A. They lived together with her. B. They had her house beautifully decorated.

C. They assisted her in cooking matters. D. They arranged delivered meals for her.

6. Which of the following best explains the underlined word “relented” in paragraph 5?

A. Panicked. B. Apologized.

C. Agreed. D. Responded.

7. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?

A. Angels on Wheels B. A Lesson from Miserable Life

C. Living with Alzheimer D. Volunteering for the Disabled

C

On Monday, December 5, online retailing (零售) giant Amazon announced the opening of its first physical store. Called Amazon Go, the Seattle-based store that is currently being tested by company employees, learns from regular grocery stores except for one thing — “Just Walk Out” technology. All purchases are handled electronically, which means there are no cashiers, checkouts or lines. Shoppers simply take what they need and leave.

To shop at Amazon Go, customers need to open an Amazon account and download the store’s App onto their smartphones. Upon entering the store, they scan a QR code (二维码) with their phones and begin shopping. Every item picked up gets added to the bill automatically. If the customer changes his/her mind, all he/she has to do is return the purchase back on the shelf, and it will be removed from the final bill. Once the customer leaves the store, the amount spent is automatically taken out from the Amazon account and a digital receipt is generated to remind the shopper of the trade.

To provide busy customers a pleasant shopping experience, Amazon, which has been working on this concept for four years, plans to keep the store size at a “comfortable” 1,800 square feet. In addition to typical grocery products like bread and milk, the store will stock ready-to-eat breakfast, lunch and dinner options, made by on-site chefs. There will also be chef-designed Amazon Meal boxes for those who prefer to cook the food at home.

After years of joint efforts by Amazon staff, Amazon Go finally opened in 2021. Amazon will not provide any insight into the cutting-edge “Just Walk Out” technology. The company website states, “The checkout-free shopping experience is enabled by the same types of technologies used in self-driving cars: computer vision, sensor fusion and deep learning.”

8. What is the advantage of Amazon Go over regular grocery stores?

A. Store size. B. Shopping speed.

C. Product price. D. Parking convenience.

9. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A. Why to download the store’s App. B. How to open an Amazon account.

C. How to shop at Amazon Go. D. What to buy at Amazon Go.

10. What can we infer from paragraph 3?

A. People can shop and eat at Amazon Go. B. Chefs will offer on-site cooking lessons.

C. 1,800 square feet is the best size of grocery stores. D. Amazon spent years improving its service.

11. What makes possible the checkout-free shopping experience?

A. High-technology products. B. The help of the car industry.

C. The deep learning method. D. Teamwork by Amazon staff.

D

No doubt that humans have widely changed, developed, and exploited (开发) much of the natural world for our own ends. But how much of the land surface remains free of our often-harmful influence?

In a new study, scientists compared figures from four different sets of data using different kinds of methods and classification (分类) systems to answer this question. On average, the researchers say roughly half (48 to 56 percent) of the world’s land shows “low” influence of humans. While the figures may inspire many—stressing the vast expanse of significantly untouched lands that can still be protected through conservation measures—the study also shows just how much of the Earth has already been occupied and used by humans.

In fact, only about a quarter (20 to 34 percent) of the planet’s ice-free land surface shows “very low” signs of human influence, the researchers say, and the parts of the planet that we have left alone up until now constitute (构成) some of the least livable places on Earth. In other words, whether through urbanization, forestry, agriculture or other means, humans have applied the most influence on biodiverse land that presented ripe and easy opportunities for immediate human needs; in contrast, roasting deserts in the world’s hottest places, or frozen wastelands in its coldest spots, have been ignored.

Even so, the researchers say the results shown here give us a strong, clear marker that we can use to help structure existing and future conservation efforts by preventing disturbance on existing low influenced areas, meanwhile, recovering areas for conservation in land that has already been exploited too much.

“The encouraging takeaway from this study is that if we act quickly and decisively (果断地), there is a slim window in which we can still conserve roughly half of the Earth’s land in a relatively untouched state,” says biologist and lead author of the study, Jason Riggio.

There’s a chance right now, to draw a line in the sand, and say “no more”.

12. Why was the new study carried out?

A. To find out why humans exploit nature.

B. To figure out the land free from human influence.

C. To prove humans are harmful to nature.

D. To clarify the Earth is not occupied by humans completely.

13. Which places are influenced most by humans?

A. Woodless lands. B. Ice-free lands.

C. Places with biodiversity. D. Places with warmth.

14. What can we do based on the research?

A. Make use of the unlivable area through different means.

B. Remove the influence on the previous disturbed area.

C. Attempt to have no bad effect on the “untouched” land.

D. Reconstruct the overexploited land with forest and agriculture.

15. What’s the writer’s attitude towards the untouched land?

A. It should be urbanized immediately. B. It should be covered with plants.

C. It should be free from humans and animals. D. It should be undisturbed and preserved.

第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Have you ever travelled somewhere without noticing the route you took or the people and landmarks you passed? ____16____ A lot of us run around on autopilot (自动驾驶) which means we do things without being aware that we’re doing them, lost in our thoughts instead.

Mindfulness is about training the mind to be in the present moment — to be more aware of what is happening now, rather than what has already happened or what might happen next.

____17____ Mindfulness can be traced back to the religion of Buddhism but it’s now practiced by people of all religions, as well as people who don’t follow any religion.

____18____ Becoming more aware of the present can help us enjoy the world around us. It encourages us to appreciate things we might take for granted. According to the University of Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre, mindfulness can teach us to spot difficult emotions and thoughts and deal with them more easily. ____19____

An important part of mindfulness is tuning in to the five senses — being aware of what you can see, hear, touch, smell and taste. You can try this throughout the day — for example, when going for a walk or eating your dinner. ____20____ Mindfulness requires practice, and lots of people find that sitting quietly and focusing on their breathing helps.

A. It is about observing our thoughts, feelings and surroundings.

B. These are the only ways to help us stay focused on the present.

C. Maybe you’ve swallowed your breakfast without noticing what it tastes like.

D. Mindfulness can improve our concentration, relationships and mental health.

E. We can choose to set aside our worries and concerns that aren’t helpful to us.

F. Despite these emotional benefits, mindfulness sometimes leads to physical harms.

G. Activities that require you to use your hands can also help you become more mindful.

第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）

第一节 （共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

At 21, Chris Nikic became the first-ever person with Down syndrome (唐氏综合征) to complete the Ironman triathlon (铁人三项 ). The very thought would be enough to____21____ people in good physical condition. But by finishing it, Nikic set a Guinness World Record.

This remarkable achievement was made possible____22____the loving guidance of Nikic’s dad, Nik. Nik was____23____about his son’s sedentary (久坐不动的) lifestyle, so he gave him the____24____of becoming 1% fitter every day. And the first step was____25____with a single push-up. Now, three years later, Nikic has____26____up the strength to really push his body to the____27____. Considering those with Down syndrome already have to____28____with varying physical and learning disabilities, Nikic’s achievement is a typical____29____of how people with this condition continue to cross barriers.

In fact, during the competition Nikic had a slight____30____. While it resulted in cuts on his legs, this didn’t____31____Nikic from continuing the race. As Nik____32____, the achievement symbolized something more____33____than an impressive medal. “The triathlon has served as a ____34____for Nikic to become one step closer to his____35____of living a normal life. It’s also about being a role model for other kids and families that face similar barriers, ____36____no dream or goal is too high.”

Nikic isn’t____37____there. “Goal set and achieved. Time to set a new and bigger goal for 2023!” the____38____public speaker shared with his followers on social media. ____39____ with his family and friends, Nikic will continue to create____40____.

21 A. put off B. appeal to C. turn down D. push out

22. A. thanks to B. but for C. regardless of D. apart from

23. A. particular B. anxious C. disappointed D. cautious

24. A. chance B. lesson C. schedule D. challenge

25. A. quickened B. backed C. accomplished D. accepted

26. A. saved B. put C. taken D. built

27. A. limit B. test C. edge D. end

28. A. struggle B. compete C. connect D. meet

29. A. sign B. example C. reminder D. exception

30. A. problem B. accident C. fever D. pause

31. A. withdraw B. dismiss C. discourage D. excuse

32. A. predicted B. recalled C. admitted D. explained

33. A. popular B. interesting C. vital D. surprising

34. A. choice B. routine C. platform D. task

35. A. freedom B. process C. recovery D. intention

36. A. proving B. stressing C. advocating D. announcing

37. A. going B. stopping C. turning D. reaching

38. A. experienced B. inspiring C. famous D. promising

39. A. Fortunately B. Eventually C. Undoubtedly D. Occasionally

40. A. awards B. memories C. titles D. wonders

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。

Hot pot, as a traditional Chinese folk dish, ____41____ (become) a favorite dish throughout China since at least the Han Dynasty, ____42____ is particularly true during winter months. There are different ____43____ (style) of hot pot with differently flavored thick soup in China, from spicy hot pot in Sichuan, seafood-based hot pot in Guangdong to mutton hot pot in Hong Kong. No matter what your ____44____ (prefer) is, Chinese hot pot has something to interest you.

The spicy hot pot featured in Sichuan is probably the most famous among the native Chinese. When ____45____ (visit) Chongqing, you will have ____46____ opportunity to taste authentic (真正的) Chinese hot pot. Chongqing hot pot is known as má là (“numb and spicy”) due ____47____ the inclusion of Sichuan peppers and is unique in the types of meat and the types of sauce ____48____ (use) for its base.

Though the flavor of Chinese hot pot varies from region to region, the dining customs are similar. Hot pot is ____49____ (typical) served in a metal bowl at the center of the dining table. As the soup in the pot is cooked at almost boiling point, the ingredients (原料) ____50____ (add) into the boiling thick soup. The ingredients can vary from thinly-sliced meat, vegetables, mushrooms, potatoes, and cabbage, to seafood, fish balls and tofu.

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 35 分）

第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）

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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

I’m sorry to say that I can’t go to Wuzhen with you as planning. I’m writing to apologize for breaking my promise. I had been expecting to visit Wuzhen with you, where we can get close to the nature and experience local customs. However, I can’t travel recent because I hurt my leg in an accident. That is because I think it is a good choice for us to put away our travel. I will appreciate if you could allow me to fix another date. If it’s convenience for you, shall we travel there during the summer vacations? If not, please keep me informed of what time suited you best in advance.

第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）

52. 假定你是李华，你校英语报School Daily正在征集有关志愿者工作经历的稿件。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：

1. 曾经的志愿者工作经历；

2. 志愿者工作的感受与收获。

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。

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