2023届湖南省永州市高三第三次适应性考试英语试题（含答案）

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2023届湖南省永州市高三第三次适应性考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解Top 4 Famous Bridges around the WorldUNDULATING BRIDGE, CHINAThis bridge is an engineering marvel. Its distinctive architecture is attracting the attention of many engineers worldwide. This bridge includes a variety of routes at different levels. It features “a diversity of routings“ on different heights, providing several routes for walkers to take as they cross the river.TOWER BRIDGETower Bridge is a symbol for London. The bridge has two Gothic towers and the walkways which cross between the two towers. Visitors can visit the Tower Bridge from the north side of the bridge and watch the bridge for structural engineering. And then from the bridge at high channel across the Thames, enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides.BROOKLYN BRIDGEBrooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn. The bridging of the East River was a lengthy and complicated business which saw many men getting injured in the dangerous working conditions of the time. The bridge is now a much-loved feature of New York and can be seen in many television shows and movies.CHARLES BRIDGECharles Bridge’s first stone was laid by King Charles IV. The bridge today offers something of a short history of Prague and Czechoslovakia. A recent renovation saw the original statues being replaced with modern replicas and the originals carefully removed to a museum. Whenever you are in Prague, be sure to wander over the Charles Bridge.1．Where is this text probably taken from?A．A news report. B．A travel brochure. C．A science book. D．A business journal.2．Which bridge can most probably be seen in films?A．Undulating Bridge. B．Tower Bridge. C．Brooklyn Bridge. D．Charles Bridge.3．What can we know about Charles Bridge from the text?A．It’s a symbol for British architecture.B．It has a troublesome construction history.C．Its original statues can be seen in a museum.D．It enables visitors to cross the river via different routes. Born on January 15,1622, Molière — real name Jean-Baptiste Poquelin— remains as central to French culture as Shakespeare to the English-speaking world.Molière was born into a prosperous household. After studying civil law at the University of Orléans, despite his father’s attempts to take on the royal appointment of his father, it was to acting that the young Jean-Baptiste was irresistibly drawn. Acting was considered a disgraceful pursuit at the time, and the young actor lost his father’s affection entirely when he founded a theater called L’Illustre Théâtre in 1643. Shortly thereafter, Jean-Baptiste adopted the pen name, Molière.L’Illustre Theâtre survived for over two years, eventually overcome by debt, and Molière ended up completing a 24-hour period in prison. After his imprisonment, the French playwright fled Paris at 23 years old and joined a troupe (剧团) of actors. The young actor spent 12 years traveling the country with his theater troupe, performing in small towns and beginning his own work as a writer.In 1658, Molière returned to Paris and performed for King Louis XIV, who enjoyed his work immensely. The king awarded him an annual pension, and became a frequent defender of the writer’s work despite political hatred from influential courtiers. Molière wrote his first great comedy after settling back in Paris. Affected Young Ladies(1659) mocks the pretensions of upper-class Parisian women. The play angered several important people, a pattern that would be repeated over the next 14 years, as Molière’s life acquired a long list of enemies both political and artistic. Over the next 15 years, he wrote over 30 plays, acting in many of them, while in the meantime managing his own theater company. On February 17, 1673,Molière died of tuberculosis (肺结核) contracted years earlier after a performance.4．What did Molière’s father want him to do?A．Be an actor. B．Adopt a new name.C．Runa theater company. D．Follow in his father’s footsteps.5．What most probably made Molière leave Paris?A．His financial problem. B．Tiredness of acting.C．His failure as an actor. D．Terible relationship with his colleagues.6．What features most of Molière’s plays?A．Social harmony. B．Artistic skills.C．The fancy court life. D．The ugliness of the upper-class.7．Which of the following best describes Moliere?A．Talented and caring. B．Kind and enthusiastic.C．Determined and devoted. D．Ambitious and generous. Regenerative tourism is concept that is gaining attraction in the travel industry. It is different from sustainable tourism in that it goes beyond just minimizing the negative impact of tourism. It is a philosophy that aims to not only minimize the negative impact of tourism but also to actively contribute to the regeneration of local ecosystems, economies, and cultures.The concept of regenerative tourism is not new. Native communities around the world have been practicing regenerative tourism for centuries. However, it has gained renewed interest in recent years due to the growing awareness of the impact of tourism on the environment and the need for sustainable travel practices, particularly post-pandemic-indeed it could even be argued that, as the global tourism industry and those who depend on it start to recover, tourism in itself is a regenerative act.One example of regenerative tourism is ecotourism. Ecotourism involves traveling to natural areas with the aim of learning about and conserving the environment. It involves activities such as hiking, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. Another example of regenerative tourism is community-based tourism. Community-based tourism involves staying with local communities and participating in their cultural activities, such as our Buffalo Curd Experience in Sri Lanka, or our Rice Wine Trek in Laos. Regenerative tourism can also involve the use of sustainable and regenerative practices in the tourism industry itself. For example, hotels can use renewable energy sources, reduce their water consumption, and use sustainable materials in their construction.The benefits of regenerative tourism are many. However, carrying out regenerative tourism practices requires a shift in mindset and a commitment to sustainability. It requires tourism businesses to not only minimize their negative impact but to actively contribute to the regeneration of the environment and communities. It requires tourists to be conscious of their impact and to choose travel options in line with their values.In conclusion, regenerative tourism is a promising concept that has the potential to transform the travel industry. By actively contributing to the regeneration of local ecosystems, economies, and cultures, regenerative tourism can create a better future for both people and the planet.8．What is the aim of the regenerative tourism?A．To attract more investments.B．To highlight the advantages of tourism.C．To protect conventional economy and culture.D．To promote a renewable and sustainable tourism.9．Why has the regenerative tourism regained public interest recently?A．Tourism industry has globally boomed.B．People have suffered from the pandemic.C．People show more concern about environment.D．Regenerative tourism has been practised for long.10．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A．The definition of ecotourism.B．The illustration of regenerative tourism.C．Environmental conservation practices.D．Reasonable doubts about regenerative tourism.11．What might the writer agree with according to the last two paragraphs?A．Regenerative tourism has a bright future.B．Tourists can choose whatever travel they like.C．Travel industry is able to transform regenerative tourism.D．Regenerative tourism can be practiced in traditional ways. People may wonder after using up Earth entirely, where are we going?The most common target is our neighbour Mars. It is about half the size of Earth. From an astronomer’s perspective, Mars is Earth’s identical twin. And Mars has been in the news a lot lately, promoted as a possible homeland for humanity in the near future. While human-led missions to Mars seem likely in the coming decades, what are our prospects of long-term habitation on Mars? Present-day Mars is a cold, dry world with a very thin atmosphere. Its average surface pressure is less than 1 per cent of Earth’s. Surviving without a pressure suit in such an environment is impossible. The surface temperature ranges from 30°C in the summer, down to-140°C in the winter; these extreme temperature changes are due to the thin atmosphere on Mars.Despite these clear challenges, proposals for changing Mars into a world suitable for long-term human habitation abound(大量出现).Mars is further from the Sun than Earth，so it would require significantly more greenhouse gases to achieve a temperature similar to Earth’s. Thickening the atmosphere by releasing CO2 in the Martian surface is the most popular “solution” to the thin atmosphere on Mars. However, every suggested method of releasing the carbon stored in Mars requires technology and resources far beyond what we are currently capable of. What’s more, a recent NASA study determined that there isn’t even enough CO2 on Mars to warm it sufficiently.Even if we could find enough CO2, we would still be left with an atmosphere we couldn’t breathe. Earth’s atmosphere contains only 0.04 per cent CO2, and we cannot tolerate an atmosphere high in CO2. For an atmosphere with Earth’s atmospheric pressure, CO2 levels as high as 1 per cent can cause sleepiness in humans, and once we reach levels of 10 per cent CO2, we will suffocate even if there is abundant oxygen. The proposed absolute best-case scenario (设 想)for changing Mars leaves us with an atmosphere we are incapable of breathing.Living on a warming Earth presents many challenges. Scientists study Mars and other planets to better understand ourselves. In searching the universe, we are not looking for an escape to our problems: Earth is our unique and only home in the universe. There is no planet B．12．What contributes to the extreme temperature changes on Mars?A．Its small size.B．Its thin atmosphere.C．Its low surface pressure.D．Its significant seasonal changes.13．What might be suggested for changing Mars into a habitable planet?A．Reducing CO2 stored on Mars.B．Increasing emissions of CO2 on Mars.C．Building more greenhouses to keep warm.D．Shortening the distance between Mars and the Sun.14．What does the underlined word “suffocate” mean in Paragraph4?A．Choke.B．Faint.C．Hurt.D．Explode..15．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．Is there planet B?B．How to survive on Mars?C．What life will be like on Mars?D．Mars or Earth-must we choose?  二、七选五Scientists and researchers have long sought to understand why people cry when experiencing joy or happiness. ____16____ Over the decades, scientists and researchers have thought up theories to explain why happy crying occurs.____17____An early theory suggested that happy crying happened because people bottled up their feelings. This meant that people who cried when experiencing something joyous had feelings of sadness they hadn’t addressed. Many researchers have contradicted the theory over the years, but it appears to be one of the earliest attempts to understand why we cry when we are happy.Crying may regulate your body. Tears contain enzymes, lipids and metabolites. But emotional tears might also include other proteins and hormones. It is hypothesized that release of stress hormones may help control the body’s physical and emotional homeostasis(动态平衡).____18____It fosters vulnerability and social connection. Crying in any situation could also be our way of showing vulnerability as human beings.____19____This happens when we cry because of a happy or sad event. Scientists believe that crying is a way of establishing a social connection with other people.You feel powerless over your emotions. Yet other scientists suggest that all types of crying are results of perceived feelings of frustration, helplessness, and surrender. Crying almost feels unavoidable when people experience a strong emotion, whether it’s joy, frustration, or anger.Though you might not always allow your tears free fall, you often feel them coming on. Some research suggests that this is because crying can help you manage strong emotions.____20____Therefore, while you might be experiencing a happy or joyous occasion, you might find the emotion overwhelming. Crying helps you release some of this emotion.A．You have bottled-up feelings.B．You lose control of your emotions.C．When we cry, we signal to others to empathize with us.D．Stress hormones may help calm you and regulate your mood.E．When you cry, it feels like you are ridding some of these emotions.F．Crying can be confusing to witness on a joyous occasion, but it happens often.G．Crying for whatever reason has benefits for both your mental and physical well-being.  三、完形填空In June, 1975, my family decided to emigrate (移民) to Canada．Due to the immigration policy, after paying for the flight, we had only $16 ____21____. This was our first time to be traveling by plane. We were all very____22____ by everything new we were experiencing. We did not yet have TVs in our home country. So we were excited about watching the in-flight ____23____.On the flight, the stewardess came around to ____24____the headphones to passengers. But since we were flying economy class, we were told that the headphones cost $1.The kids looked at us____25____ and asked if they could have a dollar for a set of headphones which they would____26____. Knowing we had only $16 with us in cash until we reached Canada, my husband and I knew that we could not ____27____ to waste the money on headphones-not even one set. When we explained our ____28____ to the kids, they accepted it without complaint. But our____29____ must have shown clearly. A gentleman nearby ____30____ his headphones to us, smiling, without saying a word. The kids’ faces ____31____ with joy.This ____32____ definitely had a powerful effect on our children. They are now responsible adults who are always ready to help anyone ____33____. Although I cannot describe the ____34____gentleman on that flight, I’ll forever remember the____35____kindled (激起) in our hearts by this small act of kindness.21．A．available B．borrowed C．earned D．worthwhile22．A．comforted B．amazed C．relieved D．scared23．A．views B．dances C．movies D．services24．A．distribute B．send C．award D．lend25．A．affectionately B．patiently C．longingly D．calmly26．A．change B．keep C．pack D．share27．A．pretend B．take C．afford D．refuse28．A．question B．dilemma C．mistake D．answer29．A．disappointment B．astonishment C．excitement D．relief30．A．threw B．handed C．donated D．pushed31．A．held back B．turned away C．came on D．lit up32．A．incident B．wonder C．adventure D．sign33．A．on board B．in need C．with fear D．at work34．A．confident B．careful C．generous D．dedicated35．A．courage B．memory C．idea D．joy  四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，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。Qingming is the perfect time for Chinese people to pay respects to ancestors. Meanwhile, it allows us____36____(appreciate)the cultural connotation(内涵)of Qingming．Adventures on Qingming Festival 2023,aired on Henan TV and Elephant News on April 4,features____37____(celebrity) from the circles of music, dance, and culture. They take the audience on____38____magical springtime journey.Inspired by The Creeping Grass, a famous poem from The Book of Songs, the dance Spring Riverside Beauty ____39____(shoot)in March in Xiandu Scenic Resort, Lishui of Zhejiang. In this splendid performance, dancers flutter their broad sleeves and sway softly with moves of classical Chinese dance, recreating the scene ____40____women in ancient China joyfully began a springtime outing. The musical skit(音乐短剧)Adventure in Early Spring brings famous Song dynasty paintings ____41____life. By____42____(organic)weaving many elements together, the skit puts on a humorous show that suits both refined and popular tastes.Since the Spring Festival Gala in 2021,Henan TV____43____(improve) its shows based on Chinese festivals, bringing out the cultural connotations of traditional festivals ____44____innovating new ways of presentation, leaving the audience eagerly awaiting what comes next. Adventures on Qingming Festival 2023 showcases the art and culture of Qingming,_____45_____(tap) deeper into the dynamics and hope of Qingming and the emotional value that is unique to the festival through a multitude of songs, dances and instrumental performances.  五、告知信/通知46．假定你是校学生会负责人李华。你校将于4月23日世界图书日举行“共享图书”活动，请写封邮件告知你校的英国留学生Chris参加活动，内容包括：1．活动时间和地点；2．活动意义及内容；3．表达期待。参考词汇：世界图书日 World Book and Copyright Day；共享图书 book-sharing注意：1．词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Chris,________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,Li Hua 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。Standing at the Police Outpost Lake’s edge, I was fishing with lsaiah, my cousin, our fishing tackle box nearby on the shore. Actually, I’d learned to fish from my dad. He’d taught more to fish alone, in silence, lost in my own thoughts. Like meditation. He’d taught me everything I knew about fishing. Then, he passed away.“Jacob, where should I stand?“ asked Isaiah.“Be quiet or else we won’t catch any fish,” I whispered.Isaiah frowned，pouting(撅嘴)，but it was＂message received.””Why do I have to be so quiet? "asked quietly Isaiah. “All those birds are making way more noise than I ever could!”I ignored him. Pulling back on my rod, squinting into the glare of the sun. Out of the corner of my eye，I caught a glimpse of a few great northern loons(潜鸟) gathering together not far from the shoreline. My mind traveled back to the past. My dad had been a fish and wildlife officer. He loved his job, especially the part where he protected nature from humans. When he returned, we sat on the couch together, and he amused me with stories of life on the road. He once mentioned the loon could easily stab(刺) people to death with its beak!Suddenly, Isaiah’s voice brought me back, “Look, something was coming.” Following the direction, he was pointing, I saw a loon, wailing and making sounds, swam away from the group, toward us.Walking into the water, getting closer to the loon, we both saw thin wire wrapped around its neck and blood spots by its wing. Fishing line maybe? Was it the hook(钩)on the line that made it bleed? Was the loon asking us for help?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。Paragraph 1: Reaching down, I touched its head, my heart racing.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2: Afraid, I held it out at arm’s length, and Isaiah cut away the fishing line using the scissors.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案：1．B    2．C    3．C 4．D    5．A    6．D    7．C 8．D    9．C    10．B    11．A 12．B    13．B    14．A    15．A 16．F    17．A    18．D    19．C    20．E  21．A    22．B    23．C    24．A    25．C    26．D    27．C    28．B    29．A    30．B    31．D    32．A    33．B    34．C    35．D  36．to appreciate    37．celebrities    38．a    39．was shot    40．where    41．to / into    42．organically    43．has improved/has been improving    44．and    45．tapping 46．Dear Chris,There will be a book-sharing activity and I’m writing to inform you of some relevant details.The activity is scheduled to be launched at the school hall on the afternoon of April 23rd, which is named as World Book and Copyright Day. Aimed at making the most of unused books as well as motivating students’ enthusiasm for reading, it welcomes all students to participate. As required, each student is expected to voluntarily bring at least one book to share. Additionally, no restrictions on book categories and languages are set, but books to be shared must be in good condition.Looking forward to your sharing. Yours,Li Hua47．One possible versionPara1:Reaching down, I touched its head, my heart racing. I could see there was a shiny red hook embedded in its body, and the fishing line was wrapped tightly around its neck. Left like this, the loon couldn’t survive. It was asking us to help! But if freed, would it stab us to death with its beak? I hesitated. Somehow I felt my dad’s presence, “Jacob, the bird won’t hurt you. It needs your help. Be brave!” Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes for a second to calm myself. “Isaiah, go grab the scissors from the fishing tackle box.” I said firmly. Soon he came back with the tiny pair of scissors and I bent down to pick up the loon. Para2: Afraid, I held it out at arm’s length, and Isaiah cut away the fishing line using the scissors. Luckily, the loon was silent and things went well. “Now take out the hook, Isaiah. Hurry! ” “All right! I will.” Isaiah bit on his lower lip. Slowly, his slim fingers worked to loosen the hook and pulled it out. Finally, the loon was freed. Isaiah and I breathed a sigh of relief. As I set it down on the water, it slapped its wings down slightly on the surface of the lake, seeming to be saying, “Thank you, boys.” Big smiles formed on our faces with a sense of accomplishment filled with our heart. I decided to protect wildlife like my father and felt it our duty to protect nature.