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1、第页,共 8 页12023 届高三年级第一学期四校联考2023 届高三年级第一学期四校联考英语试卷考试时间：考试时间：120 分钟满分：分钟满分：150 分命题人：分命题人：审核人:审核人:2022.12.15第一部分 听力第一部分 听力(共两节，满分共两节，满分 30 分分)第一节第一节(共共 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 7.5 分分)听下面 5 段对话。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What is the man doing?A.Doing homework.B.Cooking food.C.Making a list.2.Whats the weather like

2、now?A.Sunny.B.Rainy.C.Cloudy.3.What does the woman mean?A.She would like to buy a new car.B.She thinks her car will be ready soon.C.She hopes the man will ride her to work.4.Where does the conversation take place?A.In a TV station.B.In a repair shop.C.Over the phone.5.What is disturbing the man?A.Th

3、e light in the room.B.The noise made byAlice.C.The noise of the computer games.第二节第二节(共共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 22.5 分分)听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6 When is the homework due?A.Next Monday.B.Next Sunday.C.Next Tuesday.7.What will Judy do on Sunday?A.Attend some classes.B.Go kite

4、 flying.C.Attend a meeting.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8.Which one is Oksanas final Olympic Games?A.Sydney.B.Tokyo.C.Beijing.9.Why did Oksana continue competing in international competitions?A.Because she was not satisfied with her performance.B.Because her family was in need of a lot of money.C.Because her

5、country needed her to win more prizes.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Parent and daughter.B.Classmates.C.Boss and employee.11.Why is the woman working so hard in running?A.To improve her health.B.To kill time after school.C.To get ready for a race.1

6、2.Who is making the training schedule for her?A.She herself.B.Her father.C.Her mother.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.What day is it today?A.Monday.B.Thursday.C.Friday.14.What does the man need help with?A.Writing a paper.B.Studying for an exam.C.Preparing for a play.15.What did the woman do last term?A.S

7、he wrote her own play.B.She took History of Theatre.C.She took a course all about Shakespeare.16.What will the woman give the man?A.Her notes.B.Abook.C.Aticket.第页,共 8 页2听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.What is usually the first requirement for being a model?A.Being lovely.B.Being thin.C.Being unique.18.Wh

8、at does Victorias secret decide to do?A.Hire plus-sized models.B.Lower their standards.C.Dismiss skinny models.19.What is the problem caused by products only in small sizes?A.They destroy girlsideal life.B.They create body shame in girls.C.They increase boysindividuality.20.What career opportunities

9、 do plus-sized models have now?A.To act in films and TV shows.B.To sell products as saleswomen.C.To appear in many magazines.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）第一节（共分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分分，满分 37.5 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项四个选项中，选出最佳选项。2 2 0 0 5 9ATop Travel

10、Destinations 2022Penang,MalaysiaPenang is one of the only 13 states that make up Malaysia in Southeast Asia.Its food cultureis like nothing youve ever experienced.If youre a food lover,this is the place to go.The centrallocation of Penang makes it a hub（枢纽）for cuisine from many different regions inc

11、luding India,Thailand,Indonesia,and Vietnam.Best Time to Visit：November to January2 2 0 0 5 9Bali,IndonesiaBali has always been a top travel destination due to its beauty,but even so,there are stillhidden spots away from the main tourist attractions that offer peace and quiet.One such place isthe is

12、land of Nusa Lembongan.One tourist attraction here is the underwater Big Buddha,whichhas been placed by locals as a business attraction.It also makes for good diving and underwaterphotography,and is one of the best vacation spots for couples.Best Time to Visit：May to SeptemberAuckland,New ZealandAuc

13、kland is a coastal city known for its breathtaking views and beautiful beaches and islands.The nearby Mount Eden is a volcanic mountain you can hike and explore.With its many hikingtracks,views,beaches,and cultural sites,Auckland has enough activities to keep you busy.Best Time to Visit：March to May

14、,September to NovemberBanff,CanadaLocated in the northern part of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta,Banff is a small town ofCanada.Most people outside of Canada have probably never even heard of it,but thats whatmakes it so different from other attractions.Visitors can ski on Mount Norquay or ride the

15、BanffGondola up Sulphur Mountain to swim in the Banff Upper Hot Springs and enjoy great views ofthe countryside.2 2 0 0 5 9Best Time to Visit：June to August,December to March21.Where should you go if you are interested in diving?A.Penang.B.Nusa Lembongan.C.The Banff Gondola.D.The Banff Upper Hot Spr

16、ings.22.If you want to explore a volcanic mountain,which month is the best choice?A.October.B.August.C.January.D.December.23.What makes Banff special compared to the other three travel destinations?A.Its famous for its tasty food.B.It doesnt have any mountains.C.It offers great views of beaches.D.It

17、s not well-known to foreigners.BIn the 17th century,the Netherlands experienced a period of artistic prosperity known as theDutch Golden Age.During this period,artists found inspiration in Northern Renaissance paintingtechniques,contributing to masterpieces like Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes

18、 Vermeer.Known as the“Mona Lisa of the North”,this painting represents the best of Dutch art and it hasbecome one of art historys most beloved paintings.第页,共 8 页3Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer is famous for his paintings of contemporary Delft,a city inHolland where the artist was born,lived and died.

19、Girl with a Pearl Earring is Vermeers mostwell-known work of art.However,it did not attain international fame at its time of completion.That came about at the end of the 20th century,when it was featured in a special exhibition inWashington,D.C.Girl with a Pearl Earring does not show a specific pers

20、on.Instead,it shows an unknown girldressed in grand clothing who,“like a vision coming from the darkness,”art historian Arthur K.Wheelock explained in the Johannes Vermeer catalogue,“belongs to no specific time or place.”Vermeer is known for his ability to create shapes and forms using light rather

21、than line.Thischaracteristic approach to modeling is particularly evident in Girl with a Pearl Earring.First,hewould“invent”,or create an initial drawing on the canvas.Then,he made a single coloredunderpainting.Next,he added color.And,finally,in order to make the piece extraordinarily bright,he woul

22、d apply a thin layer of glaze to certain parts of the painting.In addition to its fascinating context and appealing beauty,the piece is celebrated for themystery that surrounds it.“When you think about the Mona Lisa,she is also looking at us,but sheisnt engaging shes sitting back in the painting,sel

23、f-contained,”Tracy Chevalier,the author ofthe New York Times bestselling historical novel,Girl with a Pearl Earring,points out.“WhileGirl with a Pearl Earring is right there there is nothing between her and us.She has thismagical quality of being incredibly open and yet mysterious at the same timean

24、d that is whatmakes her so appealing.”24.What inspired the creation of Girl with a Pearl Earring?A.Previous artistsskills.B.The appearance of the girl.C.Vermeers international fame.D.Encouragement from other artists.25.What do we know about Girl with a Pearl Earring?A.It is set in the artists birthp

25、lace.B.It makes the artist famous overnight.C.It describes a particular and exact girl.D.It is regarded as a match for Mona Lisa.26.What is the purpose of paragraph 4?A.To introduce the subject of the painting.B.To show techniques used in the painting.C.To explain the artistic value of the painting.

26、D.To uncover the mystery behind the painting.27.How does Tracy comment on Girl with a Pearl Earring?A.By citing a theory.B.By giving a definition.C.By offering an example.D.By making a comparison.CAnew technology is going to ripe,one that could transform our daily lives,help to form newindustries,ev

27、en remove world economic powers from their present positions.Unlike the wave ofindustrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world,the newdevelopments are taking place in research labs all over the globeandAsians are in the forefront.Physicists are creating a new class

28、 of materials that display an amazing property unforeseen eventwo years agosuperconductivity(超导体技术).Used today only in specialized equipment,super conductors have the potential to radicallychange most of the electrical and electronic appliances found in the home,making them smaller,more powerful and

29、 efficient.They could free our cities of pollution by replacing petrol and diesel(柴油)vehicles with electric cars,and cut the cost of electricity.The new materials do somethingthat even the best of conductors such as copper and silver cannotthey do away with all electricalresistance.The significances

30、 for energy storage are great.The technology is in its early stage,still accessible to countries that decide to invest brainsand money.For 75 years it had remained little more than a scientific curiosity with limitedpractical use because the phenomenon occurred only at extremely low temperatures.It

31、was firstobserved in 1911 by a Dutch scientist named Heike Kamerlingh Onnes,who cooled mercury(水银)to temperatures below-269 with liquid helium(氦).Then in January last year,two IBMscientists,K.Alex Muller and J.George Bednorz,found a metal oxide ceramic(氧化陶瓷)thatsuperconducted at-243.Their report wen

32、t largely unnoticed until last December,when it wasconfirmed at a scientific meeting in Boston.Today Japan,India,China and otherAsian countriesall have their share of experts who spend their days and nights in labs,acting as midwives(助产士)to a new technology.28.As is indicated in the passage,the tech

33、nology of superconductivity _.A.has already been developedB.is still under development第页,共 8 页4C.will be used only in specialized equipmentD.will be used in daily lives in a few years29.The new technology differs from the others in that _.A.it began in the East and spread later to the rest of the wo

34、rldB.it began in the West and spread later to the rest of the worldC.it is being cultivated in research labs around the worldD.it is accessible to physicists who are intelligent and rich30.From the passage,we may conclude that _.A.the West was astonished at the new technology developed by the Asians

35、B.Dutch scientists kept reporting new findings for the last 75 yearsC.IBM scientists report receive immediate attention all over the worldD.Asian scientists gain the lead in the growth of the new technology31.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A.The Prospect of a New Tech

36、nologyB.Superconductivity:ANew TechnologyC.ANew Technology:The Key to Change the Way of Our LivesD.ANew Technology:AJoint Effort of Many CountriesDWholesale prices for gas and electricity are increasing suddenly across Europe,raising thepossibility of increases in already-high utility（公共事业）bills and

37、 further pain for people whohave taken a financial hit from CoVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine conflicts.Governments are struggling to find ways to limit costs to consumers as scant natural gasreserves present yet another potential problem,exposing the continent to even more priceincreases and possible

38、 shortages if its a cold winter.In the U.K.,many people will see their gas and electricity bills rise next month after thenations energy regulator approved a 12%price increase for those without contracts that lock inrates.Officials in Italy have warned that prices will increase by 40%for the quarter

39、 that will bebilled in October.There are multiple causes for the price increases,energy analysts say,including tight suppliesof natural gas used to generate electricity,higher costs for permits to release carbon dioxide as partof Europes fight against climate change,and less supply from wind in some

40、 cases.Analysts at S&P Global Platts say electricity prices have risen due to strong demand fromplaces like data centers and electric cars,but above all because of the rise in the price of naturalgas used in generating plants.Utility companies exposure to natural gas prices has increased ashigh-emis

41、sion coal plants have been retired,while utilities face higher costs for carbon allowancesrequired by the European Unions emissions trading system,which is aimed at reducing emissionsof greenhouse gases.The tight gas market could bite even more sharply if theres an unusually cold winter.Thatsbecause

42、 European distributors did not refill reserves reduced during last winter as they typicallyhad done in summer months.In March 2018,when the freeze named“the beast from the east”hitEurope,industrial users in the U.K.got a notice that there was a risk of interruption,although itdidnt come to that.Coul

43、d Europe run out of gas?“The short answer is Yes,this is a real risk,”said JamesHuckstepp,an analyst at S&P Global Platts.“Storage stocks are at record lows and there isntcurrently any spare supply capacity that is exportable anywhere in the world.The longer answer isthat its hard to predict how it

44、will play out,given that Europe has never run out of gas in twodecades under the current distribution system.”32.What does the underlined word“scant”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Total.B.Additional.C.Limited.D.Regular.33.What has actually led to the rise of electricity prices?A.The great demand for

45、 electric cars.B.The closure of some coal plants.C.The competition between utility companies.D.The change in the emissions trading system.34.Why could an unusually cold winter make the gas market tighter?A.More natural gas will be needed for industrial use.B.Utility companies work can be easily inte

46、rrupted.C.It is not easy to fill reserves during the cold weather.D.European distributors dont make good preparations.35.What can we learn from James Huckstepps words in the last paragraph?第页,共 8 页5A.Europe is expected to seek help from other countries.B.It is hard to control the gas price in Europe

47、 at present.C.Europe might face a serious shortage of gas in the future.D.Theres something wrong with Europes distribution system.第二节第二节(共共 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分分，满分 12.5 分分)阅读短文，从短文后选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。阅读短文，从短文后选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。As the proverb goes,beauty is in the eye of the

48、beholder(观看者)._36_ Apaperpublished two years ago in Nature found a connection between peoples sense of well-being andthe scenicness(美景)of where they lived.The papers authors measured scenicness by conductinga survey among volunteers.The connection,the papers authors found,held true whether a neighbo

49、rhood was urban orrural._37_ Nor did levels of air pollution have any influence on it.The authors alsodiscovered that differences in volunteershealth were better explained by the scenicness of wherethey lived than by the amount of green space around them._38_ The team behind that Nature paper have n

50、evertheless decided to have a go.Theyhave adapted a computer program to recognize beautiful landscapes,whether natural or artificial,using the criteria that a human beholder would employ.The programs task was to work out,byanalyzing each photographs features in the context of its Scenic-or-Not ratin