湖南省衡南县第三中学2022-2023学年高一上学期英语学科竞赛试卷.docx

1、2022年衡南三中学科竞赛高一英语试题 （满分120分 时间：90分钟） 第一部分阅读理解(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)ASitting on the edge of the world, Sydney is considered as one of the worlds greatest cities. Here are some things you should do and see in Sydney.Explore Sydneys hottest neighborhoodMany big-ticket attractions can be

2、found in or around the Circular Quay area, right by the port. Here, you can get on ferries(轮渡) to faraway islands or go exploring on foot with the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens and Museum of Contemporary all nearby.Take side tripsPopular among outdoor types, the rough Blue Mountainsabout

3、 two hours by train west of the citypromises winter skiing, excellent hiking and kangaroo sightings. Walking through the national park, travelers will watch forests, waterfalls, natural caves, small villages and rock formations.The Hunter valley, just a two-hour drive north of Sydney, is Australias

4、oldest wine region. Most vineyards(葡萄园) are family-owned, focusing on small production. Wine is more personal here.Stay in styleThe classic Langham Hotel is located just west of Circular Quay, offering easy access to the famous port.As you explore its beautiful corridors(走廊), look for contemporary a

5、rtworks from around the worldThe Langham Hotel has the largest art gathering (more than $1 million worth) in Australia.Meanwhile, those looking for a more relaxed experience can go camping on Cockatoo Islandjust a quick boat ride from Circular Quay.Travel tips Leaving tips at the bar or for a taxi i

6、snt expected, but its appreciated. When riding in a taxi alone, its customary to sit in the front seat. Bring sun cream, sunglasses and hatwhatever the season. On Sundays, families enjoy discounted fares on Sydneys ferries and trains.21. What can you do in the Blue Mountains?A. Explore the artificia

7、l caves.B. Watch the lovely kangaroos.C. Taste locally produced wine.D. Enjoy the unique corridors.22. What makes the Langham Hotel special?A. Its ideal location.B. Its first-class service.C Its big collection of artworks.D. Its modem architectural style.23. Which of the following is strongly sugges

8、ted about touring Sydney?A. Ensure sun protection.B. Offer bar tips.C. Sit behind the driver in a taxi.D. Travel by train.BIn the 2010s, 34-year-old Brianne Miller travelled around the world and made a surprisingdiscovery: large amounts of plastic littering the water and doing harm to sea life. Mill

9、er knew sheneeded to do something.Canadians throw out three million tons of plastic waste each year. Groups like A GreenerFuture,which organize litter clean-ups across Canada, think that 33% of what they pick up comesfrom food packaging. About one third of food produced worldwide goes to waste too,a

10、ccordingto a UN study. Miller decided to solve the problem at the source, imagining a shop where bothwasteful packaging and the bad habit of wasting food no longer existed.In June 2018, she opened her first zero-waste store in Canada. She named it Nada.Customers can bring their own containers （容器），

11、though its not necessary： by the front door are “sanitized(消毒过的）” glass or plastic containers, free for the taking. Nada sells what youd expect, allpackage-free. To offer different goods, Miller buys from 115 local companies. The suppliers musthave a duty to reduce waste in their supply chain. The s

12、tore doesnt try to compete on price. Forexample， a customer might pay more for their popcorns at Nada， knowing they are organic （有机的）.The early days of COVID-19 were hard on the business. Nada turned to online ordering anddelivery（运送）， in a very Nada way. Deliveries are made by e-bike and electric c

13、ar. Food comesin recycled containers, which are collected next time.Those containers do much more than just reduce waste. They get people thinking big.“Theyre marked with Nada stickers （标签）， so you can see how many times the container hasbeen used,” she says. “If you see them in someones home, its c

14、ertain to start a conversation.”24.What problem are Canadians faced with?A. Soil pollution. B.Food supply shortage. C.Loss of clean water. D.Waste of food and packaging.25. What do we know about Nada from paragraph 3?A.It sells unpackaged food. B. Its foods are much cheaper.C. It offers paid contain

15、ers. D. Its suppliers provide goods as they like.26. Which of the following best describes the way of food delivery during Covid-19?A. Its faster than before. B. It costs more money.C. Its environmentally friendly. D.It allows safe transport.27. Why can containers cause a conversation between people

16、?A.They can reduce waste. B.They have beautiful stickers.C.They are shared by different people. D. They are givento each other as gifts.CDo you know the names of the people who live next door? Chances are you live next tosomeone, but do you actually know them? Sadly, the only time we do seem to hear

17、 about peoplesneighbours is when things go wrong - hearing people say things like they have the badneighbours! So,what does go wrong?When talking about famous feuds （宿仇）with people who live close，you only need to thinkof the Montagues and Capulets in Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. Thankfully,most re

18、al-life quarrels dont go that far. These days, especially in cities, many people live in buildings. Ourneighbours are all around us - so what problems can come from that?The first obvious cause of argument is noise pollution. Loud noise through the walls,construction （施工）， or people arguing next doo

19、r can disturb the silence of your living space.Asking someone directly to turn the music down can cause you to feel anxious.However, if youget someone like a building manager to speak to your neighbour, it can make things moreawkward because you didnt speak to your neighbour directly.And then what a

20、bout smells？ If your neighbour likes eating food with pungent（刺激的）smells, and the smells flow through your window, what can you do? There are some othercommon problems, such as water running through the wall, pets making noise, and littering fromthe window above you. These can bring anger over time.

21、Its not easy living next door to someone, especially if theyre noisy. But having a clear andhonest conversation might help. Also, try thinking if what you are doing could make yourneighbours angry. If its something that would make you feel bad, maybe think again.28. Why does the author mention Shake

22、speares Romeo and Juliet in paragraph 2?A.To present a fact. B.To provide an example.C.To explain a topic. D.To make a comparison.29. What are you advised to do if a neighbor makes too much noise?A.Turn to the police. B. Talk to the neighbor directly.C.Quarrel with the neighbor. D.Ask the building m

23、anager for help.30.What can we infer about a neighbors pungent food smells?A.They provide you pleasure. B.They open your imagination.C. Theyre your neighbors favorites. D.They make you uncomfortable.31.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. How to make a neighbor happy. B.How todeal with a noisy

24、 neighbour.C.How to communicate with a neighbour. D.How to get along well with a neighbour.DHow would you go without your smartphone? For many of us, our smartphone is the firstand last thing we look at every day. We depend on it to perform a number of tasks and connectwith our friends and family. B

25、ut have we become addicted to our phones?Certainly, the inventor of the first mobile phone, American engineer Martin Cooper, thinkswe might be. In a BBC interview， he suggested people quit scrolling （刷屏） and “get a life”. Butof course, once we start scrolling or watching videos, we just cant kick th

26、e habit. PsychologistJean Twenge says we feel regret for “checking our phone again and again if were waiting for atext or getting really into social media then kind of, looking up and realizing that an hour haspassed.”But does it matter if we make the most of this technology? Possibly, because like

27、medicine,the problem appears when it is withdrawn. A study from Kings College London found young people couldnt control the amount of time they spend on their phone. Such behaviour means thatpeople become “anxious” or “upset” if they are not allowed to be on the phone continuously,which can cause an

28、xiety and mental health problems.Interestingly, another study by the London School of Economics Science suggests we dontjust look at our phones when we receive text or email messages. The people they studied felt automatic（自动的)need to check their phone， just as a smoker would light a cigarette.One s

29、olution could be an app that rewards （奖励） students for time spent away from theirphones. Another choice is changing your smartphone to a dumbphone that has none of the thingsthat turn your attention away. But mainly, perhaps, we just need o look up more and reconnectwith the real world!32. What is M

30、artin Coopers attitude to focusing on smartphones?A.Uncaring. B.Doubtful. C.Unclear. D.Unacceptable.33.What does the underlined word “withdrawn” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Stopped. B.Increased. C.Offered. D.Saved.34.What is the authors key suggestion in the last paragraph?A.Concentrate on studie

31、s. B.Get a reward for offline time.C.Buy a new smartphone. D.Contact with the real world、35.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Benefits from Smartphones B.Addiction to SmartphonesC.Development of Smartphones D.Disadvantages of Smartphones第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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

32、项，选项中有两项为多余选项。Four ways to Make Someone Else SmileIn our world, if you can make even one person smile a day, you can help make this world a better place. _36_ .Send a handwritten letter.In this day and age, everything is sent via e-mail or Facebook, so its a shock to receive a letter. Writing a few

33、words to a friend can be an easy way to have a positive effect. _37_.Volunteer.Volunteering is one of the nicest things you can do. Whether you volunteer at your local youth group or take dogs from shelters for a walk, the simple fact that you help someone else is very excellent. There are so many o

34、pportunities, so you can find one that is right for you. _38_ It could be once a week or a couple of times a year._39_Whether youre creative or not, taking time to make something for a special person shows how much you appreciate him or her. Even if you think youre not creative, the receiver will fe

35、el lucky to get such a unique gift.Tell someone “I love you”.Actually, you dont even have to say “I love you”. You can tell a friend that you appreciate him. _40_ Sometimes, in our busy lives we forget to take a moment to tell people what they mean to us.A. Do it as much as you can.B. Here is a list

36、 of ideas to help you.C. Make something for a special person.D. It is very clear that how magic the words are.E. Also, you can remind your mom that you love her.F. It doesnt necessarily have to take up all your time.G. Even a postcard with a couple of sentences could really work.第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分1

37、5分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 One Saturday afternoon in a small town, Emma came out of a shoe shop with some new shoes. They were 41 shoes, but Emma was very 42 with them. She was seventy-three years old and did not have much money. She began to 43 home.It was a 44 town and there was n

38、obody in the street. 45 , Emma heard something behind her. She did not have time to look, because just then somebody ran up behind her, hit her on the 46 , and snatched (抢夺) her bag out of her hands. Emma 47 . Help! Help! Emma cried. But nobody came. Emma 48 got up and went to the nearest house. The

39、 people there were very 49 and gave Emma a cup of tea. Soon an ambulance came and took her to a 50 . At the hospital a doctor looked at Emmas head and back and told her to stay in hospital for a few days. Emma thanked the 51 . Later, a policeman 52 the hospital and Emma told him about the bag-snatch

40、er. The policeman 53 a small bag. In it there were a lot of pictures of eyes and ears, hair and mouths. Carefully Emma took the small pictures and 54 a big picture of the young mans face. After two days, in a morning a policeman came to the hospital with Emmas new shoes and an empty bag. A little gi

41、rl 55 them in the street and took them to the police station, he said. How kind she is! Thank you very much, Emma said and felt happy, though she lost some money. 41. A. nice B. suitable C. expensive D. cheap42. A. pleased B. boredC. patient D. angry 43. A. driveB. walk C. runD. miss44. A. busyB. no

42、isy C. quiet D. safe 45. A. SuddenlyB. LuckilyC. FinallyD. Happily46. A. eyesB. nose C. legs D. head 47. A. sat downB. fell downC.turned around D. gave up48. A. quicklyB.easily C. slowlyD. proudly49. A. kind B. strictC. strangeD. funny50. A. schoolB. stationC. hospitalD. shop51. A. nurse B. policema

43、n C. girlD. doctor52. A. sawB. reached C. leftD. remembered53. A. closedB. boughtC. openedD.borrowed 54. A. drew B. enjoyed C. tookD. made55. A. found B. lostC. carried D. dropped第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)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。Considering the valuable role friendship _56_(play) in o

44、ur life, it is definitely fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, declared the first Sunday of August as the National Friendship Day. After that, the _57_(celebrate) of National Friendship Day became _58_ annual event. The idea of _59_(honor) the b

45、eautiful relationship caught _60_soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular festival.Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in US, several other _61_(country) adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. In April 2011, the United Nations _62_ (official) recognized 30th July

46、 as International Friendship Day, although many still celebrate it _63_the first Sunday of August!Today, Friendship Day has become an occasion on _64_ people all over the world express love and heartfelt feelings for their best friends and promise _65_ (stand) by them at all times in all circumstanc

47、es.第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节（满分15分）假定你是学生会主席李华，请代表学校给即将来你校学习一年的交换生Tim写一封邮件，内容包括：1表示欢迎；2简介学校（课程、生活等）。注意：1词数80左右；2不要出现学校名称和考生本人信息；3请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Tim,Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分25分)67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。The science teacher, Mr. Moose, decided that the school would have a paper airplane contest. Each student