1、川大附中2022-2023学年上期半期考试试题高三英语(时间：120分钟分值：150分)第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。例：How much is the shirt?A.19.15. B.9.18. C.9.15.答案是C。1. What do we know a
2、bout the speakers?A. They are at a store.B. They are traveling somewhere.C. They are on the way home.2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library. B. In a caf. C. In a computer room.3. What will the woman do first?A. Head next door. B. Call old Peter. C. Pack up the soup.4. Wha
3、t are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Toms work. B. Toms fashion. C. Toms health.5. When will the taxi arrive?A. In 10 minutes. B. Right now. C. In half an hour.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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段
4、对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the man think of the womans new clothes?A. They are a great deal. B. They are too expensive. C. They are fashionable.7. What did the woman buy yesterday?A. Some shorts. B. A hat. C. Some shoes.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the matter with the womans computer?A. It fa
5、lls and the screen is broken.B. The screen isnt as bright as it was.C. The keyboard is no longer reliable.9. What does the man offer to do for the woman?A. Lend her his computer. B. Buy her an IBM. C. Repair her computer.听第8段材料，回答第10-12题.10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.
6、Teacher and student. B. Colleagues. C. Friends.11. How does the man feel about working for his uncle?A. It is interesting. B. It is beneficial. C. It is unimportant.12 What does the woman suggest the man do with his decision?A. Give up playing the guitar. B. Take deep breaths repeatedly. C. Picture
7、how each choice feels.听第9段材料，回答第13-16题.13. What is the woman?A. A novelist. B. An editor. C. A publisher.14. What kind of book is the woman working on?A. A mystery novel. B. A biography. C. A science fiction.15. Where is the emperor in the book from?A. Asia. B. Europe. C. America.16. What does the w
8、oman find the most time-consuming when doing this assignment?A. Making changes. B. Checking facts. C. Reading information.听下面一段独白，回答第17-20小题。17. Who mentioned the Bermuda Triangle for the first time?A. A famous explorer. B. A great writer. C. A well-known reporter.18. When did the Bermuda Triangle b
9、ecome a popular story?A. In the 15th century. B. In the 20th century. C. In the 17th century.19. How many reasons are given for the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.20. What does the speaker say about the Bermuda Triangle?A. All of the reports on it are untrue.B. It is compl
10、etely safe at the moment.C. It is as dangerous an area as others in the ocean.第二部分阅读(共两节, 满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1.5分, 满分30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。AApril Fools Day is herea time for tricks and fun. After these silly behaviors are done, why not enjoy some funny comedies on ABC and Freeform? Whe
11、ther youre looking for a hot new series premiere (首映), or hoping to find a cozy film to watch with the family, theres something for everyone. Best of all, its all free to watch. So grab the popcorn and warm up your funny bones.ABCWhatever your preference of comedy, theres sure to be something to aro
12、use your interest on ABC. If youre looking for a great workplace sitcom (情景喜剧), then now is the perfect time to discover the series premiere of Abbott Elementary. Or maybe you want some drama mixed in with your comedy, in which case be sure to check out the Golden Globe-winning Ugly Betty.Of course,
13、 sitcoms arent the only thing that you can laugh along with on ABC, there are a lot of other funny shows too! If you want to see groups of celebrities test their knowledge, then check out Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.FreeformThere are also plenty of great comedies readily available on Freeform. If you
14、re looking for a classic sitcom to sink your teeth into, then you can watch full seasons of Baby Daddy. If you want something with a little more excitement, then you can jump right into the cruel world of teen gymnasts with Make It or Break It, as Kaylie, Payson, Lauren, and Emily compete to win a p
15、lace on the national team and attend the Olympics.If youd prefer to watch a movie, then dont worry. There are also several great Freeform original movies readily available for free. If youre in the mood for a light-hearted romantic comedy, then look no further than the likes of My Fake Fiance.1. Wha
16、t is special about Ugly Betty?A. It is an original movie.B. It is an award-winning drama.C. It is a sitcom about cruel reality.D. It is a show about TV personalities.2. If you prefer something about competition and efforts, you can choose.AAbbott ElementaryB. My Fake FianceC. Make It or Break ItD. C
17、elebrity Wheel of Fortune3. What do the movies and shows mentioned have in common?A. They are free to watch.B. They are funny sitcoms.CThey are about April Fools Day.D. They are about love and romance.BNEW DELHIAcupuncture (针灸) has become a bridge of friendship between India and China, with more Ind
18、ians accepting the form of traditional Chinese medicine over the past few decades, experts say.Acupuncture, a technique to cure various illnesses, was introduced in India in 1959 by B. K. Basu in the eastern city of Kolkata, capital of West Bengal state, according to Mrigendranath Gantait, president
19、 of the Acupuncture Association of India. Over the past six decades, it has spread to rural, semi-urban and urban areas in India, particularly in the states of West Bengal, Maharashtra and Punjab.Acupuncture therapy in India is related to the story of the Indian medical mission that was sent to Chin
20、a to provide medical assistance during the Chinese peoples War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945). Basu, as a colleague of Dwarkanath Kotnis (widely known as Ke Dihua in China) and a torchbearer of the Indian medical mission, stayed in China from 1938 to 1943, and later worked for
21、 43 years in India until his death in 1986. From 1958 to 1959, Basu stayed in China to learn acupuncture before introducing the needle techniques in India. In 1973, Basu was invited to China to learn newly developed acupuncture anesthesia (麻醉).From the very beginning Basu tried to spread acupuncture
22、 to doctors by free teaching to broad masses of people. Basu, who established the Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis Memorial Committee and the Acupuncture Association of India, donated his house and savings to the government of West Bengal state for the purpose of acupuncture development.Under the leadership of
23、 the committee, free health service clinics have been set up where acupuncture is taken as the main treatment modality(模式), because the cost of acupuncture treatment is low, and acupuncture is effective for many ailments (小病). The committee has also produced many acupuncturists who run these clinics
24、 without taking any remuneration (报酬), according to Gantait.“Acupuncture has played a unique role to promote peoples friendship between India and China,” he says. “When Basu returned to India after learning acupuncture anesthesia, the Indian media described it as acupuncture diplomacy, and it was hi
25、ghly praised in the country.”4. According to the passage, which of the following is true about acupuncture therapy in India?A. It was developed by B. K. Basu, a great doctor. B. It is more popular in the capital than in the countryside.C. It has played a unique role in producing acupuncturists.D. It
26、 is effective for many ailments and it is free of charge.5. The purpose of Paragraph 3 is to _.A. introduce Dr. Basus experience in ChinaB. explain why Dr. Basu learned acupuncture in ChinaC. give some background information about acupuncture therapy in IndiaD. show how India and China benefited eac
27、h other in acupuncture therapy6. The passage is most probably taken from _.A. a history textbookB. a news websiteC. a medical reportD. a travelling brochure7. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?A. Basu-An Acupuncture ExpertB. Indian Acupuncture Working WellC. Acupuncture Di
28、plomacy in IndiaD. AcupunctureA Point of FriendshipCWith greater climate catastrophe (气候突变) on Earth, it is natural for us to make every effort to stop the potential floods, snowstorms, and alarming reports from scientists. For many of us (myself included), part of that means running out to buy reus
29、able straws, organic cleaners, and packaging-free products.However, before you are delighted at “green” purchases, take a second to consider the results of a new study from Arizona University. By comparing the shopping habits, mental health and environmental impact of young people, the researchers r
30、econfirmed a principle: Buying less beats buying “green” stuff without effort. And that is true whether you are looking at the impact that your purchases have on the Earth or on your own happiness.It should not come as a shock that simply consuming less is better for the planet. After all, every new
31、 item a factory yields requires some resources to produce. Take plastic bag bans for instance. If your city is getting rid of single-use shopping bags, it can be attractive to pay for a fashionable organic cotton bag hanging in the check-out line of your local supermarket. However, experts insist th
32、at growing cotton is actually no better for the Earth than producing the conventional plastic bags. Then what is your best bet for carrying your groceries if you care about sustainability? Any bag you already own.It is not just the Earth that will be happier if you buy less. You will feel more conte
33、nted too, according to the new study. “People believe that they might well be self-satisfied about becoming environmentally conscious through green buying patterns, but it doesnt seem to be that way”, said the lead researcher Sabrina Helm. “Reduced consumption has effects on increased well-being, bu
34、t we dont see thatwith green consumption.”“Owning every new green product on the market might make you feel contented, but if you relieve yourself of that burden of ownership, most people report feeling a lot better,” said Helm.8. Why does the writer mention “green” shopping habits?ATo call on a gre
35、en lifestyle.B. To praise peoples green efforts.C. To introduce a social trend.D. To present a half true “green” truth.9. Whats the main idea of paragraph 3?A. The plastic bag bans are of no effect.B. Using any bag you have is the best bet.C. Reduced consumption is better for the Earth.D. Growing co
36、tton is far worse for the Earth.10. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 4 refer to?A. The sense of achievement.B. The sense of happiness.C. The sense of relief.D. The sense of security.11. What might be the best title for the text?A. Less is MoreB. The Greener, The HappierC. Happiness
37、GuaranteeD. What Are Green Products?DDeep below the ground, radioactive elements break up water molecules（分子）, producing ingredients that can fuel subsurface life. This process, known as radio-lysis（辐射分解）, has sustained bacteria in isolated, water-filled cracks on Earth for millions to billions of y
38、ears. Now a study published in Astro-biology shows that radiolysis may have supported life in the Martian subsurface.Dust storms, rays in the universe and solar winds ruin the Red Planets surface. But below-ground, some life might find refuge. The environment with the best chance of habitability on
39、Mars is the subsurface, says Jesse Tarnas, a planetary scientist at NASA. Examining the Martin underground could help scientists learn whether life could have survived there. And the best subsurface samples available today are Martin meteorites（陨石）that have crash-landed on Earth.Tarnas and his colle
40、ague evaluated the mineral makeup and radio-active element abundance in the Martin surface using satellite and rover data. They input these data into a computer model that simulated（模拟）radiolysis to see how efficiently the process would have generated hydrogen gas and other chemical ingredients that
41、 can sustain the underground bacteria. The researchers report that if water was present, radiolysis in the Martin subsurface could have sustained life for billions of years and perhaps still could today.Scientists previously studied Mars radiolysis, but this marks the first estimate using Martin roc
42、ks to quantify the planets subsurface habitability. Tarnas and his colleagues also evaluated the potential richness of life in the Martin underground and found that as many as a million bacteria could exist in a kilogram of rock.The most habitable meteorite samples analysed appeared to be made of a
43、rock type called regolith breccia. These are thought to come from the southern highlands of Mars, which is the most ancient area on Mars, Tarnas says.Underground life, as described by this research, would require water and it remains unknown if groundwater exists on the planet, says Lujendra Ojha, a
44、 planetary scientist at Rutgers University. Determining whether the Martin subsurface contains water will be an important next step, but this investigation helps to motivate that search. Ojha says, Where there is groundwater, there could be life.12. Scientists believe the Martian subsurface might be
45、 habitable probably because _.A. the Martin surface absorbs rays in the universeB. radio-lysis may exist in the Martian undergroundC. radiation combines ingredients for subsurface life to surviveD. cracks in Martian meteorites overflow with bacteria13. Whats the purpose of using Martian meteorites?A
46、. To measure the Martian habitability below-groundB. To simulate the process of producing hydrogen.C. To help life find shelter from solar windsD. To explore the source of hydrogen gas.14. What can be inferred from the last 3 paragraphs?A. Tarnas was the first to study Mars radiolysis.B. The Martian
47、 underground proved to be rich in bacteria.C. The southern highlands of Mars are the most habitable.D. The existence of groundwater is key to the investigation findings.15. The passage is mainly concerned with _.A. the reason for no life on the Martian surfaceB. the source of data for the study of M
48、artian habitabilityC. the possibility of Mars sustaining life through radiationD. the richness of radioactive elements below the Martian surface第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10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项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended, is a vital life skill and something that should not be overlooked._
