2023届湖南省邵阳市高三下学期第二次联考（二模）英语试题含答案

    2023年邵阳市高三第二次联考试题卷

英语

本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：

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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）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What does the man do most weekends?

A.He goes shopping.

B.He visits museums.

C.He watches matches.

2.What does the man suggest the woman do?

A. Report to the police.

B.Go back to look for it.

C.Buy a new one.

3.What will the woman do first?

A.Go to the library.

B.Go to the classroom.

C.Go to the teachers' office.

4.How many languages can the woman speak up to now?

A.Two.

B.Three.

C.Four.

5.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

A. Teacher and student.

B. Manager and employee.

C. Classmates.

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。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。

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6. What is the man asking the woman for?

A.Help with his research.

B.Advice on his job interview.

C.Advice on the company's products.

7. What is the woman always ready to do?

A.Wear casual clothes.

B.Learn more about the company.

C. Go shopping with the man.

听下面一段对话，回答第8、9题。

8.What does the woman want to borrow?

A.A notebook.

B.A dictionary.

C. Some money.

9.How long does the woman work every evening?

A.For two hours.

B.For three hours.

C.For four hours.

听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。

10.How long has the man lived in this area?

A.For 5 years.

B.For 10 years.

C.For 20 years.

11.How far is the gas station from the place where the two speakers are?

A. About half a mile.

B.About two miles.

C.About two and a half miles.

12.What can be known about the gas station?

A.It has a red roof.

B.It is very large.

C.It is very small.

听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。

13.What does the woman suggest the man do?

A. Buy a sports car.

B. Buy a small family car.

C.Sell his family car.

14.What season is it at the moment?

A.It is spring.

B.It is autumn.

C.It is winter.

15. What's the possible relationship between the speakers?

A.Husband and wife.

B.Father and daughter.

C.Friends.

16. Why doesn't the man want to get a new car?

A.Because of the high price.

B.Because of the season.

C.Because of his feeling to the old one.

听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。

17.Why did the lady want the pianist to sing?

A.She knew he could sing well.

B.She was tired of listening to the piano.

C.She wanted to make him famous.

18.When did the pianist know he had a talent for singing?

A.That night after his first singing.

B. Long before he played the piano in the bar.

C.After he became a famous pianist.

19.What happened to the pianist at last?

A.He had his own piano bar.

B.He continued to play the piano in the bar.

C.He became a well-known singer in America.

20.Which of the following will the author of the passage agree on?

A. Everyone should make full use of his talent.

B. Few people have real talent.

C. People will succeed if they have talent.

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

Heading out of the Scottish Borders and west into Dumfries &Galloway, there are plenty of sights still to see on the journey.

GREY MARE'S TAIL

As one of the UK's highest waterfalls, Rey Mare's Tail is well worth a stop. Park up at the car park, and just along a short path, you can stand and admire this tall, natural feature as the water pours down the hanging valley. On the other side from the first path is a second path, following the path, and you'll reach Loch Skeen, a beautiful glassy swimming pool of mountain water available for travellers.

MOFFAT

After you walk head to nearby Moffat for a short stroll around the town, you can have something to eat in one of the cafes or restaurants. If you've got time to spare, Moffat is Europe's first Dark Sky Town, so as soon as the sun sets, you get a better view of the night sky thanks to the special street lighting.

WANLOCKHEAD

Take a drive further west into Dumfries & Galloway and you'll soon reach the dizzy heights of not just the south of Scotland, but all of Scotland! Wanlockhead is Scotland's highest village, which won't come as a surprise once you're there.

CRAWICK MULTIVERSE

Just a short drive from the highest village, is a good place to stretch your legs and see a different place on the area's local industry. Crawick Multiverse has used landscape art to transform a former open cast coal mine into a 55-acre artland,  visitor attraction and public space.

21.What's special about Grey Mare's Tail?

A. Its water is the purest.

B. You can swim in Loch Skeen.

C.There is a famous valley there.

D. It's the largest waterfall in the US.

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22.Which of the following is the highest altitude in Scotland?

A. Dumfries & Galloway.

B. Dark Sky Town.

C. Wanlockhead.

D. Crawick Multiverse.

23. Which column of the website can you read this text?

A.Culture.

B.Advertisement.

C.Education.

D.Travel.

B

The first essay I wrote for my history of English class was perfect, at least from my perspective. I had worked on it constantly and couldn't wait to get my grade back. I handed it in with pride.

Two weeks later, I received my grade: a D. The pages were covered in red writing, pointing out errors. There must have been a mistake.

University started later for me than most. The opportunity wasn't available when I was younger-too many kids in our family and too little money. But I never stopped wondering what university would have been like. I was in my 40s when I sent in my application and as a part-time student, I will be in my 60s before I'm finished. That’s my goal.

What's it like to be the old guy in a class full of 20-year-olds? It's strange. They pretty much ignored me, and I ignored them. They also ignored each other. However, after we had more group work together, people started to communicate. Although I was an English major, some of my favorite classes were unrelated electives. Courses in art history and Greek and Roman history were fascinating. I was eager to do well.

I arranged a meeting to discuss my essay grade and arrived 10 minutes early to meet the teacher's assistant. I was ready to argue for the brilliance of my paper. However, she quickly explained to me that the paper failed to make a strong argument. The mark remained.

While I kept studying and kept learning, I learned to love two dozen writers I had never heard of before and explored types of literature I had never examined. Eventually, I learned how to write an essay in proper academic prose.

University is different when you are a senior, part-time student. If you are there to establish a career or because your parents force you to go, there are other pressures. For me, it's just learning. Whether I'm learning remotely or in person, it makes the world a bigger, richer place.

24.How did the writer feel after receiving the grade of his first essay?

A.Hopeless.

B.Pleased.

C.Excited.

D.Surprised.

25.Why did the writer start university later than others?

A.His application was refused.

B. His teacher disliked his essay.

C.His health did not meet the standard.

D.His family was not rich enough.

26.What helped the writer in writing a proper academic essay?

A. Strong curiosity.

B. Constant efforts.

C. Great pressure.

D. Remarkable creativity.

27.Which would be the best title for the passage?

A. Practice Makes Perfect.

B. Not All That Shines Is Gold.

C. Where There Is A Will, There Is A Way.

D. Action Speaks Louder Than Words.

C

Our Planet Earth is full of life and has incredible biodiversity. Biological Diversity or Biodiversity is the base of human existence and fundamental to its well-being. Species are the building blocks of this life on Earth, and it is believed that the species that are at present globally found have continuously evolved over 65 million years since the Last Mass Extinction. However, the nature and extent of our planet's biodiversity at all levels have not been completely evaluated yet. Thus, the exact number of species found in the world remains unknown. Over the years, with the advancement of scientific knowledge and the discovery of more new species, it has been approximated that there are, at present, 10 million to 14 million species on Earth, of which 1.2 million species have been data-based. This means that still more than 86％ of the terrestrial（陆生的） and 91％ of the marine species remain unknown.

Every year，taxonomists（分类学家）describe thousands of species，some of which are completely new to science, while in some cases, the species and subspecies are closely examined and determined whether they can be considered distinct species.

A study has revealed that over 99.9% of all species amounting to more than 5 billion species that ever lived here, are believed to be extinct. At present, our planet houses millions of species, among which 86% live on land, 13% in the deep subsurface, and a mere 1% in the oceans. However, Biodiversity is not evenly distributed on Earth, and its number varies greatly on different continents.

The undiscovered and misidentified species slow our ability to understand patterns and changes in global biodiversity and the rate of species extinctions（灭绝）. Even after several years of taxonomic studies, only 14% of terrestrial species and 9% of marine species have been officially added to the central database. Necessarily, some species will become extinct before researchers realize they ever existed.

28.What does the underlined word “marine” mean in Paragraph 1?

A.Rare.

B.Oceanic.

C.Endangered.

D.Novel.

29.What do taxonomists usually do?

A.Examine distribution of species.

B.Compare species from subspecies.

C.Decide the situation of the species.

D.Describe diversity of new-found species.

30. Which of the following can describe the distribution of the Earth's Biodiversity?

A.Unequal.

B.Accumulative.

C.Average.

D.Maximum.

31.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A.The central database covers all species.

B.The rate of species extinctions is rather high.

C.Many undiscovered species have been extinct.

D.Humans know little about endangered species.

D

If you've ever emerged from the shower or returned from walking your dog with a clever idea or a solution to a problem you'd been struggling with, it may not be an unusual thing.

Rather than constantly wearing yourself out at a problem or desperately seeking a flash of inspiration, research from the last 15 years suggests that people may be more likely to have creative breakthroughs or insights when they're doing a habitual task that doesn't require much thought-an activity in which you're basically on autopilot. This lets your mind wander or engage in spontaneous cognition（自发认知）or “stream of consciousness" thinking, which experts believe helps recollect unusual memories and generate new ideas.

“People always get surprised when they realize they get interesting, novel ideas at unexpected times because our cultural narrative（叙述） tells us we should do it through hard work，＂ says Kalina Christoff， a cognitive neuroscientist（认知神经科学家） at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. “It’s a pretty universal human experience.”

Now we're beginning to understand why these clever thoughts occur during more passive activities and what's happening in the brain, says Christoff. The key, according to the latest research, is a pattern of brain activity-within what's called the default mode network（DMN）（默认模式网络）-that occurs while an individual is resting or performing habitual tasks that don't require much attention.

Researchers have shown that the DMN-which connects more than a dozen regions of the brain-becomes more active during mind-wandering or passive tasks than when you're doing something that demands focus. Simply put, the DMN is  “the state the brain returns to when you're not actively engaged,” explains Roger Beaty, a cognitive neuroscientist and director of the Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab at Penn State University. By contrast, when you're trapped in a demanding task, the brain's executive control systems keep your thinking focused, analytical, and logical.

A cautionary note: While the default mode network plays a key role in the creative process, “it's not the only important network,” Beaty says. “Other networks come into play as far as modifying， rejecting， or implementing（实施）ideas.” So it’s unwise to place blind faith in ideas that are generated in the shower or during any other period of mind wandering.

32.When do people expect to get an innovative idea according to the research?

A.When desperately seeking inspirations.

B.When working attentively.

C.When tackling tough problems.

D.When doing routine work.

33. What is the cultural perception for getting exciting, unusual ideas according to the third paragraph?

A.Getting by good luck.

B.Getting by great efforts.

C.Getting by unexpected accident.

D.Getting by universal experience.

34.Who is most likely to get a novel idea?

A. A student who is playing football.

B. A student who is focusing on papers.

C.A student who is closely monitoring his research.

D. A student who is fully engaged in math questions.

35.What does the last paragraph imply?

A. Think twice before putting ideas unconsciously crossing your mind into practice.

B. We should take the idea popped in the shower seriously.

C. Believe in ideas that are generated by the default mode network.

D. We can get novel ideas by the default mode network.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

Some people prefer to have a bite to eat before hitting the gym, known as a fed workout. Others would like to wait until after exercising to refuel their bodies, called a fasted workout. 36 Many experts say there's no easy answer because it depends on the person.

If you want energy and strength for an ideal workout, you need fuel. A fed workout will provide your body with power. Eating before exercise may help you sustain longer sessions and lift heavier weights. 37 Muscle preservation is also an essential component of strengthening your body. Nitrogen（氮） is critical for processing protein that builds healthy muscles. People tend to lose less nitrogen during a fed workout than a fasted one.

Many fitness enthusiasts are not on board with this idea. They report feeling sick and inactive while trying to exercise after eating. With a fasted workout, you may not get the usual indigestion. Experts for fasted workouts further claim that eating afterwards makes your body use its fat reserves for energy, meaning you will burn more fat.              38 It can cause a sudden drop in your blood glucose（葡萄糖）levels， and you may feel dizzy. You may even be more likely to overeat.

39 Not all foods are created equal. For example, if you choose a fed workout, you'll probably lose a  lot of water during an intense training, so you should consider drinking some beforehand. With a fasted workout, it would help if you had some nutrition right after your session is complete. Drink some water. Then, have a light meal or nutritional snack.

Deciding when to eat for an ideal workout is a personal choice. Both fasted workouts and fed activities have their benefits and shortcomings. 40

A. To eat or not to eat, that is the question on many fitness enthusiasts' minds.

B. How your body will respond is based on your workout intensity.

C. These benefits can result in burning more fat and shaping a slimmer body.

D. However, a fasted workout might not work for you.

E. A person doing a 30-minute session a day may not have a problem with fasted workouts.

F. Knowing what to eat for an ideal workout is just as important as knowing when to eat.

G. Think thoroughly and discuss with your fitness instructor before taking a choice.

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）

Most of us associate learning with younger people-kids in school and college or recent graduates early in their careers. But at Udemy, an open university offering online courses, Artist Anneke Camstra is 41 in the pursuit of lifelong learning and shows her potential for teaching. She loves the 42 of gaining new knowledge and also loves 43 it with others.

She reaches countless people with her online courses and exposes them to what they can 44 on their own using animation software, such as Go Animate and Pow Toon. Her 45 for teaching on Udemy is “to get the tools to the people.”  She hopes people can go such a long way to make things that look 46 but still have their own voice.

Most of Anneke's students start out thinking they're not creative and can't 47 .Anneke understands how 48 can get in the way of so many things people dream of doing. With her five-day challenge courses, she helps them 49              the fear. Anneke loves the effect she has on her 50.What makes her more 51              of them is that they have gone from their first animation to 52 their own works.

She encourages people of all ages, 53 older people, to develop their 54 for life. Grandparents, for example, can learn to use Go Animate and make animations together with their grandkids.

As an older woman, teaching and having fun learning again, Anneke wants others later in their 55 to catch up with her on this journey.

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。

Diaojiaolou is a traditional residence of several ethnic minorities in China such as the Miao, Zhuang, Buyi and Tujia people. You can find a group of these houses 56 (locate) beside a river or in the mountainous areas of Yunnan, Guangxi, Hunan and Sichuan.The history of Diaojiaolou 57 (stretch) back 1400 years.

The traditional residence, typically two to three stories high, is a wooden house built on stilts（柱子）.The unusual structure is considered              58              masterpiece of clever carpentry. The high hanging floors of the structure              59              (hold)up by wooden stilts, which give the house an unsteady appearance from afar. But a Diaojiaolou is, in fact, firmly fixed because its stilts are further reinforced by stone blocks at their bases. Even if one of the stilts were destroyed, the building would still have a strong foundation. The ground floor tends 60 (use) as storage space for firewood and farming equipment. Livestock stay on the ground floor, while people always live 61 it.

62 (benefit) of Diaojiaolou is that,63  in ancient times, these stilted buildings would provide protection from fierce beasts.  Nowadays they continue to provide protection from venomous snakes and insects that are not uncommon throughout China. These buildings also help prevent humidity-related diseases that are common in southern China. 64 (additional),the cool breeze blowing through the windows of the upper levels acts like a kind of natural air conditioner. In mountainous regions, the level of humidity on the ground during summer is almost 65 (bear) and potentially dangerous, so elevated living spaces are particularly necessary.

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

在2022年8月发生的重庆山火和2023年1月发生的泸定地震中涌现出了很多青年逆行者榜样人物：00后消防员，00后志愿者等。你校正在组织“We  Should Shoulder the Responsibility”英语征文活动，请你投稿。

内容包括：1．青年榜样的突出品质；

2．他们对你的影响；

3．呼吁年轻人向他们学习。

注意：1．词数80左右；

2．参考词汇：00后：post-2000s generation／post-00s；

3．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

We Should Shoulder the Responsibility

第二节 读后续写（满分25分）

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。

Morty was checking out his library books when it caught his eye-a poster for Adventure Rocks Kids Camp. “Check this out!” Morty called to Ben and Fred as he grabbed three brochures and dashed to catch up with his best buddies. They all stopped, books in hands, to stare at the pictures of kids flying above valleys suspended from zip lines（飞索）.They instantly believed the brochure＇s headline： Summer won't be complete until you take it to the limit at Adventure Rocks Kids Camp.

Ben broke the silence,“ We have less than two weeks until registration opens, and it says the camp fills up fast.” Then an idea occurred to Morty. “Why don't we sell lemonade and snacks by the side of the road? We can pool our allowance savings for the camp.” “That's a great idea,” Ben said.

The sun had barely come up on Saturday morning when the kids set up their business. They chose a spot, asked permission from the homeowner, and then asked to use her garden soft pipe for water to make lemonade.

Their business went smoothly until Ben announced that they had a comparatively small stock of lemons shortly after noon. Morty decided to make their stock go further. “Fred, when the jug gets down to one-fourth full, just fill it to the top with the water pipe.” Morty was thinking out loud, “Ill change the sign and charge 30 more cents for each cup of lemonade.” Their business went on and the three were secretly proud of the little tricks they had done.

Just as Morty finished refilling the jug with water for the third time, a vehicle rounded the corner. Morty saw the minivan with his father at the wheel and his family inside. They pulled up to the sidewalk, and his brothers and sisters jumped out, each clutching a coin or two. They were eager to support their brother's busy business. Morty's family bought the last cups of watered-down lemonade.

注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；

2．请按如下格式在答题卡得相应位置做答。

Morty＇s father frowned（皱眉）at a small drink of the lemonade.

They decided to fix their wrongdoings the next week.