2023届山东省聊城市高三下学期二模英语试题（含答案）

2023届山东省聊城市高三下学期二模英语试题

学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________

一、阅读理解

Whether we live in an urban studio, or a modest-size home filled with people, space in our homes can be hard to come by. Even without a lot of stuff, keeping everything organized presents a challenge. To make the most of the space you have, incorporate these clever ideas that may help.

Double up. Consider multipurpose for every piece of furniture. Buying a coffee table? Get one with storage drawers beneath, or use a large basket topped with a pretty serving tray instead. If you need a bench, choose one that includes under-seat storage for, say, some magazines.

Get high. Always consider vertical (32H J) space. Shelves high on walls can store books, photo albums or holiday decorations. Hanging hooks for pots and pans can give you back whole kitchen cabinets, and hooks on walls provide a spot for jackets, belts or keys. Shadow boxes on bathroom walls can house pretty perfume bottles, lotions and toiletries.

Sink a basket. Baskets can help organize every area of your home. You can toss hardware tools, all the kids’ toys or several pairs of sandals in large baskets. Stick small containers in kitchen drawers to keep pens, rubber bands, stickers and magnifying glass organized.

Top drawer. A set of drawers beneath stairs can make use of otherwise-wasted floor space especially for articles not, so often used. DIY Life offers instructions for three ways of adding under-stair storage. Get them at naturalhomeand garden.com/smart-storage.

1．What is the purpose of “double up”?

A．To make use of space on the wall. B．To leave more space on the floor.

C．To keep small articles in drawers. D．To generate more functions of furniture.

2．Which can be a good solution to storing rarely-used items?

A．Double up. B．Get high. C．Sink a basket. D．Top drawer.

3．Where is the text probably from?

A．A magazine. B．An advertisement.

C．A news report. D．A tour guidebook.

An important life lesson that I’ve drawn from running is to run at my own pace. It has guided me in many ways. In particular, it made me challenge the fixed expectations of retirement and aging.

Running is a metaphor (隐喻) for life. I realized this while training for a marathon to celebrate my 60th birthday. All the other runners being faster than me made me embarrassed. But my coach shared some valuable advice; run at your own best pace. Setting a goal or target time could be a limitation. He was right. Over time, I ran more easily and faster. I also enjoyed the experience much more.

I have applied this principle to other areas of my life. Finding a rhythm is not about efficiency or how many things I can get done in a day. It has more to do with what I decide to do at this stage in my life.

Running carries its own set of expectations, including what it means to be a strong runner. But expectations also extend to other areas of life, including what people at certain life stages should be doing or not doing. Expectations at my age can center on how leisure time is spent, decisions about employment, and even the role of a grandmother.

I used to think it was young people who bore peer pressure, but it’s easy to view retirement as another occupation with benchmarks (基准) to be met. We often make what someone else does the reference point. It’s a comparison trap.

Forget what others are doing. Their pace is not necessarily the pace you should run at. Run in your own way. It’s not better or worse — only different.

4．What does the author intend to tell in paragraph 2?

A．The origin of a life principle. B．Her misunderstanding of running.

C．The importance of life expectations. D．Her unpleasant training experience.

5．What does the author think about life expectations?

A．They are vital for retired people. B．They vary at different life stages.

C．They cover every decision in life. D．They are usually too high to fulfill.

6．What can we infer from paragraph 5?

A．Young people often compete with old people. B．Retired people take up bad occupations.

C．Retired people are also under peer pressure. D．A comparison trap makes young people stronger.

7．What message does the author mainly want to convey?

A．Retirement can’t stop old people’s dreams.

B．People should live life to the fullest.

C．People should live at their own speed.

D．Running at a fixed pace is beneficial to retired people.

Today, battery power per kilowatt hour costs around only ten per cent of what it did a decade ago. And the expectation is that the costs will continue to fall, because battery chemistry improves and manufacturing (批量生产) lots of batteries on a massive scale makes the production of individual batteries cheaper.

You can be forgiven for thinking that this might only be of interest to accountants, but the possible effects of this are enormous, and will benefit all of us. First and most obviously, it has made the batteries in electric cars cheaper and longer-lasting. And brilliantly, because electric batteries are improving so dramatically, we can already see the results. Last September, 15 per cent of all-new vehicle registrations were pure electric vehicles. So the change is starting to happen.

Better batteries does not just mean better te however. They can also help us decarbonise the entire national grid (输电网). Storing energy has always been a problem for the grid. Today, only a tiny amount of generated electricity is stored for later use, which leads to lots of power going to waste. But better batteries make it technologically and economically viable to store large amounts of energy from the grid.

It’s possible that in the not-too-distant future, we might have an enormous battery in the garage. It would take power from the grid (or maybe even solar panels on the roof), and power appliances and lights in our homes at the times when demand for electricity is high. Home batteries are not yet as established as electric cars » but-they are also growing in popularity.

So, given how much technology has improved batteries over the last decade, I can’t help but be strangely optimistic about the future. Batteries may not be as flashy (华丽的) as phones, rockets or other new technologies. But when it comes to technology to fight climate change, they’re definitely leading the charge.

8．What contributes to the popularity of electric cars?

A．The production of individual batteries.

B．The longer duration and less cost of batteries.

C．Accountants’ interest in cheaper batteries.

D．The increasing vehicle registrations.

9．What does the underlined word “viable” mean in paragraph 3?

A．Cheaper. B．Dramatic. C．Workable. D．. Exceptional.

10．What does the author expect of batteries?

A．They will become smaller.

B．They will help make the world greener.

C．They will sell better than phones.

D．They will replace chargers on a lois trip.

11．Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．Home Batteries Will Catch On -

B．Batteries Are Getting Better and Better

C．Battery Technology Needs Improving Urgently

D．Petrol-powered Cars Will Be Upgraded

Researchers have recently discovered that gut bacteria (肠道细菌) that grow within our body helps the brain build important social skills.

According to a paper published in PLOS Biology in November, zebra fish were used as research subjects to test how a lack of bacteria could affect social skills. Zebra fish are social animals as even 2-week-old fish start to hang out in groups of four to twelve.

The experiment started with making a group of fish “bacteria-free” through their diet. The other group were injected with a healthy mix of gut bacteria after they were hatched. About 15 days later, the second group began swimming in groups while the “bacteria-free” group “shockingly, didn’t,” Judith Eisen, a co-author of the new research, said to Quanta Magazine.

The team then examined the fish’s brains, discovering obvious differences between the two groups. The ones who lacked the gut bacteria had more interconnections among the neurons (神经元) in their brains in charge of social behavior, and social neurons were seen to have overgrown. This made the fish more cautious in social situations.

Scientists said that the bacteria might release a special chemical that crosses the bloodbrain barrier to reach the brain directly. Although the experiments were only on fish, the findings can theoretically be applied to humans. The team wishes to explore how gut bacteria affects the human brain in the future, which may lead to solutions to mental health problems.

Perhaps many people who claim that they have “social phobia (社交恐惧症)” can blame their guts. However, social phobia, or social anxiety disorder, can be a serious illness if overlooked. According to the National Health Service in the UK it is more than shyness but instead a constant fear of social situations. Patients may experience panic attacks which are an overwhelming fear and anxiety that last for a few minutes.

12．What does the research focus on?

A．The growth of gut bacteria.

B．The way zebra fish build social skills.

C．The influencing factors of social behavior.

D．The link between gut bacteria and social behavior.

13．What was found in the experiment?

A．The two groups of zebra fish became different in size.

B．The bacteria-free zebra fish swam in groups.

C．The zebra fish injected with gut bacteria were quieter.

D．The zebra fish with gut bacteria swam in groups.

14．How do scientists feel about their findings?

A．Positive. B．Disappointed. C．Doubtful. D．Concerned.

15．Which is true about “social phobia” according to the last paragraph?

A．It will result in gut problems. B．It is a severe illness.

C．It may cause panic. D．It is all about shyness.

二、七选五

Bruce is a manager who had a team of around 40 people. Most of them were bright, enthusiastic, and hardworking young fellows. This helps to promote their independence. ___16___ But as a team, they are not so good, which is crucial for the organization.

___17___He invited everyone to a hall for a game consisting of 3 rounds. For the first round, he told everyone to blow a balloon kept on the table and then write their name on it without bursting it, and each of them did it. Then they took a break outside for the second round. Soon after he called them back in, with more balloons scattered around without names on them. He declared that they had 15 minutes to find the balloon with their name written on it. ___18___

For the next round, Bruce told them if any team member found a balloon with a name on it, he or she had to give it to the owner of the name. All started searching, and within a couple of minutes everyone had their own balloon with their name on it. Bruce went to the dais and said, “You see, in the second round, no one was able to find their balloons as they were working on individual targets. But in the final round. within a couple of minutes, everyone had the balloon with them. ___19___”

Most of the time, people hide information, avoid collaboration, and distance themselves from their team members.___20___And it also, in the long run, affects the individual. So, everyone in the team should share and work effectively for greater ambition for the team.

A．Consequently, no one got their balloons.

B．However, he found he was not successful.

C．That’s the power of teamwork and sharing.

D．So he considered taking his group on a trip.

E．Individually, everyone on the team is outstanding.

F．This sort of mindset forms obstacles for team growth.

G．He decided to address the issue by launching a team activity.

三、完形填空

My grandpa Ken is 86 and has been faithfully married to my grandma for 60 years. But now his memory is____21____ and he’s really starting to slow down.

Yesterday, he asked me to take him to the ____22____ because he wanted to get out of the house. I was ____23____ he asked because he shouldn’t be driving by himself. It would also ____24____ grandma to have the ____25____ to herself for a while, not having to worry about grandpa for a few hours.

I watched him, cane (拐杖) in hand, taking the tiniest ____26____ all around searching through the shelves. I had no idea what he was ____27____; but, as I observed each item he put in the cart, I noticed a striking ____28____. They were some of my grandma’s ____29____ things.

He got the type of soda she liked. He ____30____ picked out a bag of seedless grapes she had talked about several days ago. He even ____31____ her a small lemon pie! And then, ____32____ filled my eyes as I watched him hobble (蹒跚) over to the fresh ____33____ and pick her the bouquet that had the most purple, her favorite color.

On our way home, he ____34____ we stop and grab a sandwich to take home for grandma’s lunch. May we all take a lesson from grandpa Ken. Never stop ____35____ for our loved ones.

21．A．changing B．improving C．slipping D．opening

22．A．bakery B．supermarket C．park D．restaurant

23．A．grateful B．nervous C．honored D．annoyed

24．A．require B．inspire C．remind D．benefit

25．A．kitchen B．garden C．house D．neighborhood

26．A．glances B．steps C．tools D．bags

27．A．after B．beyond C．against D．through

28．A．idea B．proof C．sense D．feature

29．A．everyday B．valuable C．specific D．favorite

30．A．quickly B．carefully C．curiously D．randomly

31．A．baked B．chose C．ordered D．wrapped

32．A．tears B．doubts C．surprises D．joys

33．A．vegetables B．bread C．flowers D．seafood

34．A．desired B．commanded C．advocated D．insisted

35．A．caring B．longing C．waiting D．standing

四、用单词的适当形式完成短文

阅读下面短文,在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式

The 53-year-old craftswoman Ji Yulan, an inheritor of the intangible heritage of paper-cutting from the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, ___36___(engage) herself in the art for over 40 years.

She made paper-cuts of people from other ___37___ (walk) of life. “The paper-cutting art comes from the folk and it should return to the people,” Ji said. She created ___38___ paper-cutting work named The Angel in Harm’s Way to show the image of a nurse who has her long hair back after cutting it to better fit into the protective suit while fighting in the front line against the epidemic. Ji was ___39___ (deep) impressed by the female medical workers ___40___ (wear) masks and protective hats. “Women are ___41___ (charm) in long hair and it takes a lot of courage to cut it, ” she said.

Ji has 12 students, ___42___ (age) from 3 to 23. “They discovered their interest in paper-cutting and came to me___43___ (learn) it,” she said, adding that she often encourages her students to create works based ___44___ reality. “Younger generations have a real sense of cultural heritage, and that’s ___45___ I am incredibly optimistic about the future of the craft. ”

五、其他应用文

46．你校英文广播站需要招聘一名广播主持人。请你写一则招聘启事，刊登在校英文报上，内容包括：

1.应聘条件

2.岗位职责

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。

Announcer Wanted

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六、读后续写

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。

Mrowwwwl! The cat meowed angrily as she clawed at Jennifer’s arm, drawing a thin line of blood. Just as quickly as she struck out with her claw, the agile (灵活的) orange and-white cat leaped back to her hiding space under Jennifer’s bed. From the Avec underneath the bed, two green eyes produced bright light, staring back out at Jennifer.

Jennifer was starting to feel discouraged in a major way. She was never one for giving up; but it had been sevetal days like this since she adopted the cat—Darla—from the animal shelter, struggling to win over the young cat’s affection through treats and soft and gentle whispers. It was during her summer break, so she had plenty of time to keep trying to win over the animal. But it wasn’t time that was the issue — it was Jennifer’s emotions that were quickly fading.

It had been two years since Jennifer’s beloved brown tabby (斑猫)-Marlin-passed away. She never could quite get over the shock and emptiness which remained in her heart here childlike joy once thrived. Marlin had been Jennifer’s faithful friend and loving companion rough all the pains and trials of growing up. After Marlin died, things were never quite the same again for Jennifer. It was the first real death to pierce Jennifer’s heart and signaled the end of her carefree childhood.

She desperately wanted Darla to love her the way Marlin had and for ee to love Darla just the same; but what was Jennifer supposed to do now? The cut on her arm was all she had to how for her effort. Jennifer sat on the floor, burying her face in her hands, and her body trembled as she softly began to cry.

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

After a few minutes, Jennifer noticed a strange feeling - fur.

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Jennifer then reached out her hand toward the cat.

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参考答案：

1．D    2．D    3．A

4．A    5．B    6．C    7．C

8．B    9．C    10．B    11．B

12．D    13．D    14．A    15．C

16．E    17．G    18．A    19．C    20．F

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

36．has engaged/has been engaging    37．walks    38．a    39．deeply    40．wearing    41．charming    42．aged    43．to learn    44．on    45．why

46．One possible version:

Announcer Wanted

Our school English broadcast station is looking for an announcer who is capable of speaking fluent and authentic English. A good knowledge of English culture as well as enthusiasm for the job is also essential. The new announcer is expected to read English news and stories written by students, playing English songs included.

Anyone who is interested please go to Room 102 at 9:00 am this Saturday for an interview. Previous experience and certificates of spoken English contests are preferred.

47．One possible version:

After a few minutes, Jennifer noticed a strange feeling—fur. It was Darla brushing up against her face. A wave of warmth surged over Jennifer’s heart. She raised her head and found the little cat staring into her eyes, meowing gently, as if she sensed Jennifer’s pain and came to apologize. Jennifer’s tears dried out and her heart was healed by the little creature’s company. Then, a thought suddenly came to her that Darla was not the one in need of comfort, but she was.

Jennifer then reached out her hand toward the cat. Darla, suddenly aware of the hand’s presence, moved back to eye the hand cautiously, for quite a while. Then she made an attempt to approach very slowly, and finally pushed her head against the palm of Jennifer’s hand. Jennifer responded by stroking her softly, and the cat accepted. With a good stretch Darla rested happily next to her, Jennifer was clear that it was true feelings that brought them mutual trust.