1、高三英语试题第 1页（共 10 页）高三英语试题第 1页（共 10 页）2022-2023 学年度第一学期期末学业水平检测高三英语高三英语（时间:100 分钟，满分:120 分）注意事项：注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分阅读（共两节，满分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）分）第一节（15 个小题，每题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）阅读下列短
2、文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ASome are attracted to museums by the art and the culturebut if that isnt enough,there isalways the strange!Cancn Underwater MuseumNo need to hold your breath to see this one.The Cancn Underwater Museum is,as thename suggests,underwater.More than 500 sculptures anchor
3、ed in the ocean off Mexico aremeant to illustrate the interplay of art and nature.Visitors can either admire the works through aglass-bottom boat or take a scuba diving tour.Omaka Aviation Heritage CentreWith great attention to detail,New Zealand built the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre,which exhibi
4、ts original aircraft from the First and Second World Wars.Some belong to filmdirector Sir Peter Jackson,who helped create the set designs with his team.Anyone interested inthe pioneers of aviation should pay a visit to the museum in Blenheim.Tenement MuseumAt New Yorks Tenement Museum,visitors can g
5、ain an insight into what life was like forimmigrants and the working class in the city from the 1860s through to the 1980s.The museumopened in 1992 and offers guided tours of two tenement buildings with recreated rooms,wherecostumed residentsenact the daily lives of the citys newcomers and workers o
6、ver the periodleaps and bounds from the money makers of Wall Street.高三英语试题第 2页（共 10 页）高三英语试题第 2页（共 10 页）Cupnoodles MuseumThe Cupnoodles Museum in Yokohama,Japan,offers a treat:exhibits can be not onlyadmired,but eaten.Visitors can work in the museums noodle workshop,refining creations withtheir favo
7、urite ingredients.While doing so,one can also learn the history of the ramen noodle,one of Japans most popular foods.1.What is special about the Cancn Underwater Museum?A.The strange name.B.The number of sculptures.C.Works about art and nature.D.Ways of visiting it.2.Which museum will attract visito
8、rs interested in hands-on activities?A.Cancn Underwater Museum.B.Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.C.Tenement Museum.D.Cupnoodles Museum.3.What do the four museums have in common?A.They are about art and history.B.They display aircraft from world wars.C.They have unusual features.D.They record immigran
9、tsdaily lives.BElon Musk is a businessman,inventor and engineer and is undoubtedly,one of the leadingfigures in the world of technology.Musk was born in Pretoria,South Africa in 1971.At the ageof 12,he taught himself how to programme computers.He was accepted to university in theUnited States where
10、he completed a degree in Arts.After this,he started a PhD in physics atStanford University.However,he dropped out to pursue his interest in startups and technology.He founded an online payment site that eventually would become a global company.In2001 Musk began meeting with scientists to discuss the
11、 possibility of human habitation on Mars.Using his own fortune,Musk founded his company that designs rockets and space vehicles.Itwas the first privately owned company to do so.In 2012,the rockets made by the companydocked with the International Space Station.Musk also received contracts from NASA,t
12、husmaking history by proving that the concept of commercial space exploration was both possibleand affordable.Another one of Musks innovations is the electric car.Musk started a company and becamethe CEO in 2008.The company is named after Nicolai Tesla,the Serbian-American inventor andphysicist,who
13、is best known for designing the AC electrical system.The cars made by Muskscompany are designed to end the dependence on fossil fuels and so reduce the negative effects ofclimate change and air pollution from cars.高三英语试题第 3页（共 10 页）高三英语试题第 3页（共 10 页）Why does Musk devote himself to such innovations?B
14、y creating opportunities to explorenew planets,Musk believes that in the event of a major catastrophe on Earth,there would be thepotential for the human race to continue elsewhere.On Earth,Musks inventions are designed tofind renewable,environment-friendly solutions to meet the challenge of an ever-
15、growing globalpopulation.4.What can we learn about Musk?A.He learnt computer programmes from his teacher at 12.B.He graduated from Stanford University with a degree in physics.C.He received government support to found the space company.D.He named his company after a well-known scientist.5.According
16、to the author,what event was historic in Musks career?A.Getting achievements in arts.B.Founding an online payment site.C.Receiving contracts from NASA.D.Becoming CEO of two companies.6.What is Musks motivation for his innovations?A.To expand human reach and protect the earth.B.To stimulate peoples c
17、uriosity about space.C.To realize his dream of becoming a leading figure.D.To make more profit and set up more companies.7.Which of the following best describes Musk?A.Gifted and humorous.B.Curious and honest.C.Generous and considerate.D.Creative and responsible.CThough they may not know it,about ha
18、lf a billion people depend on the ecosystems createdand sustained by corals.And with climate change threatening corals survival,marine scientistEnric Sala had a goal that might have seemed impossible.“We wanted to get into a time machine,go back hundreds of years and actually see a coralreef like th
19、ey used to be everywhere,before we started exploiting,polluting and killing them,”Sala said.The goal was made possible during an expedition Sala led in 2009.The team traveled to acorner of the South Pacific Ocean,to see if the almost untouched reefs held any clues to bringingdamaged reefs in other p
20、arts of the ocean back to health.高三英语试题第 4页（共 10 页）高三英语试题第 4页（共 10 页）“The bottom was covered by thriving coral.Vivid colors surrounded mepurples,reds,oranges,yellows and greens.It was so beautiful,”Sala said.His team presented their findings to officials in the island country of Kiribati.Thegovernme
21、nt took steps to protect the waters from fishing.But between 2015 and 2016,recordlevels of ocean warming damaged half the coral reefs the team had been studying.After hearing that news,they lost hope for the health of coral reefs.Last year,they went infor another dive.Despite the reported conditions
22、,the reef had somehow restored itself,filledwith life and color once more.Sala and his team were overjoyed.This is something that Salasays can be owed to two key factors.The first is,thankfully,half of the corals had not died.Despite the rise in temperatures,there were enough surviving corals left b
23、ehind to help reproduce the reefs.The second was theKiribati governments decision to fully protect those waters.“It has an abundance of fish.So they were eating all the algae(藻类)that would cover thedead corals,and make it impossible for the corals to come back,which is what happens in otherplaces li
24、ke the Caribbean,”Sala explained.8.What seemingly impossible goal does Sala have?A.Educating the public to protect the ecosystems.B.Calling on people to actively respond to climate change.C.Going to old days when corals were in healthy condition.D.Leading an expedition to the South Pacific Ocean.9.W
25、hat does the underlined word“This”in paragraph 6 refer to?A.The bad news.B.The second diving.C.The reefs restoration.D.The cheerful mood.10.What can we infer about Caribbean from Salas words?A.There is abundant fish in its ocean.B.Algae lie thick over corals there.C.Global warming does little harm t
26、o its marine life.D.Corals come back to life thanks to governments efforts.11.What is the best title for the text?A.KiribatiA Country of BiodiversityB.AScientists Love for DivingC.The Coral Reef Restored ItselfD.Ocean Warming Bothered Government高三英语试题第 5页（共 10 页）高三英语试题第 5页（共 10 页）D“Practice makes pe
27、rfect”is a very popular expression.However,can we take this sayingliterally?Many scientific studies have sought to either prove or disprove this idea.One popular theory is that if a person practises for at least 10,000 hours,they will reach“perfection”,or become an expert in their field.This theory
28、was made famous by MalcolmGladwell in his 2008 best selling book,Outliers:The Story of Success.He mentioned the musicgroup The Beatles and Microsoft co-creator Bill Gates.Although they all seemed to have lots ofnatural talent,they also clearly put in over 10,000 hours of practice before they becames
29、uccessful.Gladwells work was largely based on research done by Anders Ericsson,who argued thatGladwell misinterpreted his research.Firstly,Ericsson stated that 10,000 hours was an averagefigure.Some people needed far fewer than 10,000 hours,and others many more.Moreimportantly,Ericsson said that jus
30、t practising a lot was not enough;the type and quality ofpractice was also essential.He went on to explain the importance of“deliberate practice”,whichis when a person practises a specific part of a skill in depth rather than practising a skill as awhole.A more recent study from Princeton University
31、 stated that practice only accounted for up to26%of reaching an expert level.Many people say that natural talent has a large influence onbecoming an expert.Another natural factor is physical superiority,which is especially evident insports.IQ,personality,attitude,and starting age are decisive,too.Bu
32、t becoming an expertdoesnt equal instant success,which also relies on social and environmental factors.In conclusion,practice may not make perfect,but deliberate practice has been shown tolead to significant improvement.Based on Ericssons research,here are some tips on how topractise effectively:be
33、motivated;make specific and realistic goals;work outside your comfortzone;be consistent and persistent;and get plenty of rest!For those wanting to become an expertin something,remember that being motivated is key enjoy what you do and follow yourpassions.12.How did Gladwell support his idea?A.By lis
34、ting numbers.B.By using examples.C.By interviewing famous people.D.By mentioning other researchers.13.Which of the following may Ericsson disagree with?A.Practice alone is far from enough.B.10,000 hours of practice leads to success.C.Practice hours vary from person to person.D.Deliberate practice is
35、 much more effective.高三英语试题第 6页（共 10 页）高三英语试题第 6页（共 10 页）14.What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A.The role of practice.B.Factors in creating experts.C.The importance of natural talent.D.Warnings for experts.15.What is the authors attitude to the idea“Practice makes perfect”?A.Favorable.B.Intoler
36、ant.C.Doubtful.D.Objective.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）阅读下面短文，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。If you have never grown your own transplants for your garden,perhaps this is the year totry.16In gardening,transplant is the process of planting seeds inside and then movingthe new growth outside.If yo
37、u are new to this type of gardening,do not worry.A garden expert Lee Reich recentlyshared this advice.17Flowers such as zinnia,calendula,and cosmos are some of theeasiest.Good choices for vegetables are lettuce,kale,cabbage,and the ever-popular tomato.To get started,you need a container and soil.The
38、 container should be between 5 to 10centimeters deep.Whats most important is that the container should have holes in the bottom sothat some water can drain out(排出).Garden soil,says Riech,will not work.It does not drainquickly enough in a container.18Potting soil has additional material such as perli
39、te,vermiculite,or sand to improve drainage.Fill the containers with the potting soil and push it down.Then plant seeds.Cover the seedwith the potting soil and press gently again.Place the containers in a pan which holds water thatreaches halfway up the containers with the seeds.After a few hours,rem
40、ove them from the water.Most seeds do not need light to germinate(发芽).19Now for the exciting partwaiting to see little,green sprouts(芽)!Remove all but thestrongest sprout from each container.Your goal now is to grow strong transplants that cansurvive a move to the outside garden.In four to six weeks
41、,most transplants should be two tothree times the height of their containers.20Now they are ready to go into the garden!A.First,what is a“transplant”?B.Have you ever grown your own transplants？C.So,you can place them anywhere in your home.D.Experts suggest using a special mix called potting soil.E.H
42、e suggests starting with flowers or vegetables that are easy to grow from seed.F.However,Reich warns that some vegetables should not be grown as transplants.G.Get them used to their future environment with a week of being outside in the containers.高三英语试题第 7页（共 10 页）高三英语试题第 7页（共 10 页）第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分
43、第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A tree-planting initiative led by young people in Kenya has seen over 30,000 tree seedlings(小苗)being planted.The Green Generation Initiative is a charity that has been planting treesand21deforestation
44、(毁林)and climate change since 2016.Founded by climate activist Elizabeth when she was twenty-one years old,the initiativesprimary22is on training young climate activists through23education in schoolsand addressing24insecurity in the region through planting fruit trees.Since its foundation,thousands o
45、f schoolchildren have not just planted trees but learned the25of acting as aguardian over the26of the environment.The trees have recorded a27rate of over 98 percent,28they are taken goodcare of from seedling to maturity.Speaking to world leaders at the recent United NationsClimate Conference in Glas
46、gow,Elizabeth issued a29on the threat of climate change:“Over two million of Kenyans are30climate related starvation.In 2025,half of theworlds population will be facing water31.She added,“32by the great environmentalist Wangari Maathai,I founded a treegrowing initiative that33food security for young
47、 Kenyans.So far,we have grown 30,000fruit trees to maturity,providing desperately needed34for thousands of children.It is our35to ensure that the children have food and water.”21.A.resistingB.protectingC.increasingD.keeping22.A.needB.resultC.effectD.focus23.A.advancedB.environmentalC.moralD.strict24
48、.A.personalB.foodC.propertyD.public25.A.importanceB.methodC.difficultyD.culture26.A.problemsB.beautyC.healthD.issue27.A.declineB.plantingC.survivalD.success28.A.whenB.butC.orD.as29.A.warningB.letterC.suggestionD.hope30.A.afraid ofB.fighting forC.suffering fromD.leading to高三英语试题第 8页（共 10 页）高三英语试题第 8页
49、（共 10 页）31.A.shortageB.wasteC.pollutionD.damage32.A.ForcedB.NoticedC.InspiredD.Discouraged33.A.encouragesB.enhancesC.monitorsD.controls34.A.profitB.shelterC.nutritionD.solution35.A.worryB.responsibilityC.rightD.luck第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The 2022 Media Cooper
50、ation Forum(论坛)on Belt and Road was36(grand)heldon Tuesday in Xian,capital of Northwest Chinas Shaanxi Province.In 2013,Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Belt and Road Initiative.Over the next9 years,the initiative has transformed from vision to37(real)and become the worlds38(large)internati
