1、2023届福建省漳州市高三毕业班第三次质量检测英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Here are the top 4 breakfast venues in New Orleans.Surreys Cafe & Juice BarSurreys Cafe & Juice Bar is the oldest organic(有机的) juice bar in New Orleans. There are two locations located on historic Magazine Street. It is a trendy juice bar that serves
2、local food items with a Latin flavor. Youll just have to try it for yourself!Opening & Closing Hours:Tuesday: ClosedWednesday: ClosedThursday-Monday: 8 am to 3 pmTwo Chicks CafeThe Two Chicks Cafe was started by, you guess it, “two chicks”. Two best friends started this cafe in New Orleans with the
3、support of their families. They worked hard to make their restaurant dream a reality. Everything in the restaurant and on the menu was handcrafted by the “two chicks”. At Two Chicks Cafe, you are family.Opening & Closing Hours:Monday: ClosedWednesday-Sunday: 8 am to 2 pmThe Camellia GrillThe Camelli
4、a Grill is a must-visit for everyone traveling in New Orleans. This diner is located in Uptown New Orleans and has been open since 1946. At The Camellia Grill, you can really enjoy the taste of the past. It is a diner-style restaurant with a local charm. All the servers are dressed in traditional un
5、iforms to take you back to the good old days in New Orleans.Opening & Closing Hours:Monday-Thursday: 8 am to 12 amFriday-Saturday: 8 am to 2 amSunday: 8 am to 12 amBywater BakeryBywater Bakery was opened by Alton Osborne and Chaya Conrad in 2017. They were newly married and wanted to make New Orlean
6、s feel like home. Alton and Chaya have created a delicious bakery that rings true to their original intent. Home really is where the food is. The bakery is located on the corner of Dauphine and Independence. They offer a rich selection of delicious breakfast items that you do not want to miss.Openin
7、g & Closing Hours:Thursday-Monday: 8 am to 3 pmTuesday: ClosedWednesday: Closed1To eat at 1 pm on Wednesday, where should you go?ASurreys Cafe & Juice Bar.BTwo Chicks Cafe.CThe Camellia Grill.DBywater Bakery.2What may The Camellia Grill impress you?ATraditional local food.BOld organic dishes.CFashio
8、nable uniforms.DSuper long business hours.3Which column of a website does the text belong to?ALife.BHealth.CEntertainment.DFashion.Mary had struggled to find the right words to convey her thoughts and feelings ever since she was a child. She was often told that she was “too quiet” or “too shy”, and
9、as she grew older, she became increasingly self-conscious about her inability to articulate herself. It wasnt that she didnt have anything to sayfar from it. Marys mind was constantly racing with ideas and observations, but no matter how hard she tried, she just couldnt seem to get the words out.“Ma
10、ry, I need to talk to you,” Mr. Thompson, the boss of Marys new company, said one day, his voice serious. Marys heart sank. “Dont worry,” Mr. Thompson said, noticing Marys panic. “Its not that kind of conversation. I just wanted to talk to you about something thats been on my mind lately.”He paused
11、for a moment, collecting his thoughts. “Ive noticed that youve been struggling a bit lately. It seems like youre having a tough time communicating with customers. I hear that youre proficient at writing. So why not join our Advertising Department? Besides, I have another suggestion”Mary kept nodding
12、, unable to find the words to express her gratitude.Following Mr. Thompsons suggestion, Mary joined a writing competition. She had always been a talented writer, and she knew that she had the potential to create something truly special. So she set to work, pouring her heart and soul into her essay.
13、The words started flowing, and Mary found herself writing with a newfound sense of clarity and purpose.The judges of the competition were amazed by Marys essay, and they selected it as the winner. Mary was thrilled, and she was grateful to have finally found the right way to do a good job.4What does
14、 the underlined word “articulate” mean in Paragraph 1?ATeach.BExpress.CBehave.DEncourage.5Why did Mr. Thompson have a talk with Mary?ATo point out her mistakes.BTo advise her to quit the job.CTo offer her some help.DTo comfort her struggles.6What was Marys feeling when creating her essay?AConfident.
15、BDetermined.CInspired.DRelaxed.7What can best describe Marys experience?AActions speak louder than words.BAll things are easy that are done willingly.CLoses on one side and gains on the other.DDiligence can make up for lack of intelligence.This is the digital age, and the advice to managers is clear
16、. If you dont know what ChatGPT is or dislike the idea of working with a robot, enjoy your retirement. So, as for the present you should get for your manager this festive season, a good choice may be anything made of paper. Undoubtedly, it can serve as a useful reminder of where the digital worlds l
17、imitations lie. Several recent studies highlighted the enduring value of this ancient technology in several different aspects.A study by Vicky Morwitz of Columbia Business School, Yanliu Huang of Drexel University and Zhen Yang of California State University, Fullerton, finds that paper calendars pr
18、oduce different behaviours from digital calendars. Users of old-fashioned calendars made more detailed project plans than those looking at an App, and they were more likely to stick to those plans. Simple dimensions seem to count. The ability to see lots of days at once on a paper calendar matters.H
19、ere is another study from Maferima Tour-Tillery of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and Lili Wang of Zhejiang University. In one part of their study, the researchers asked strangers to take a survey. Half the respondents were given a pen and paper to fill out a form; the o
20、ther half were handed an iPad. When asked for their email address to receive information, those who used paper were much likelier to decide on a positive answer. The researchers believe that people make better decisions on paper because it feels more consequential than a digital screen. Paper-and-pe
21、n respondents were more likely than iPad users to think their choices indicated their characters better.Researchers had other findings. They found shoppers were willing to pay more for reading materials in printed form than those they could only download online. Even the sight of someone handling so
22、mething can help online sales. Similarly, people browsing(浏览) in a virtual-reality(虚拟现实) shop was more willing to buy a T-shirt if they saw their own virtual hand touch it.8How does the author lead in the topic?ABy telling a story.BBy giving examples.CBy raising questions.DBy describing a situation.
23、9Why can paper calendars make users stick to plans better?AThey are a better reminder.BThey can show more detailed plans.CThey provide chances for people to practice writing.DThey provide a better view of many days plans at a time.10Which of the following did paper influence based on Paragraph 3?ADe
24、cision.BSympathy.CEfficiency.DResponsibility.11What can we infer from the last paragraph?APaper posters will greatly promote sales online.BE-magazines are thought less valuable than paper ones.CSeeing others buy will increase ones purchasing desire.DPeople prefer items made of paper instead of other
25、 materials.This month, the Internet was flooded with wonderful digital art portraits, thanks to the work of the latest artificial intelligence-assisted application to go viral: Lensa. Users uploaded their photographs to the App and thenfor a small feeit used AI to transform their profile pictures in
26、to, say, a magical warrior princess version of themselves, in no time at all.This year has seen a breakthrough for AI-driven image generators, which are now better than ever in quality, speed and affordability. If that sounds great to you, you might not be one of the millions of humans whose livelih
27、oods depend on being able to exchange those skills for money.Some artists predicted that a computer would recreate the aura of a masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci in the near future. As long as there are enough data for the AI to train itself, it can copy numerous masterpieces just in several minutes
28、. It seems unavoidable that a large number of artists would lose their jobs.“I see it less as a threat and more of an opportunity,” the UK-based illustrator Michelle Thompson said, adding, “Like everything else, there will always be artists who can use the tools better.”These tools are only as good
29、as the data sets they are trained on. Human imagination, on the other hand, has no limit. For Dryhurst, an artist from Germany, AI models “could attempt to make a pale version of something we did years ago”, but that “doesnt account for what we might do next”.The kind of artificial intelligence we m
30、ight imagine replacing artistsan entirely autonomous creative robotdoes not yet exist, but it is coming. And as AI becomes more universal, artists, illustrators and designers will ultimately be set apart not by if, but by how, they use the technology.12Why does the author mention Lensa in Paragraph
31、1?ATo recommend the new App.BTo inform latest news.CTo lead in the AI topic.DTo introduce its new function.13What is Michelle Thompsons attitude towards AI?AConcerned.BFavorable.CUnclear.DCritical.14What might be a weakness of AI in creating art works?AAccuracy.BDiversity.CCreativity.DEfficiency.15W
32、hich can be the best title for the text?AIs AI coming into our daily life?BCan AI copy masterpieces of great artists?CShall we welcome new AI technology?DWill AI replace artists in the future?二、七选五What is forest bathing? This Japanese practice, known in Japan as shinrin yoku, is a process of relaxat
33、ion. The simple method of being calm and quiet in the woods, observing nature around you while breathing deeply can help both adults and children relieve stress and boost health and well being in a natural way. _16_Find a spot. Depending where you are, find a good source of nature. One doesnt need t
34、o journey deep into a forest for these benefits. Just look for any green area. _17_ Forests with conifers (针叶树) are thought to be particularly beneficial. For people who dont have access to a forest, using essential tree oils in your home can provide benefits, too.Engage all your senses. Let nature
35、enter through your ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hands, and feet. _18_ Drink in the flavor of the forest and release your sense of joy and calm.Dont hurry. Slow walking is recommended for beginners. And its good to spend as much time as possible. Youll notice positive effects after twenty minutes, but a
36、longer visit, ideally four hours, is better._19_ Try doing yoga in the woods, or Tai Chi. Take a picnic. Write a poem. Study plants. You can take an adventure alone, or with a companion.Appreciate the silence. _20_ If youre lucky, youll find a wooded area thats free from human-produced sound. Spend
37、a few quiet moments with a favorite tree. If nothing else, when we connect with nature we are reminded that we are part of a larger whole. And that can lead us to be less selfish and to think more of others.APractice more often.BTry different activities.CActively listen, smell, touch, and look.DIt c
38、ould be an urban park or a nature preserve.EBelow are some tips for beginners to get started.FStaying in silent areas is not the only way to forest bathing.GOne of the disadvantages of urban living is the constant noise.三、完形填空For better research and protection, elephants in the reserve should wear G
39、PS collars (颈圈). Last June, it was Rommels _21_ to wear a collar. He was a huge and aggressive elephant in the reserve, weighing about six tons. One morning, searching around the reserve, we _22_ Rommel playing by the river. A tranquilliser (镇静剂) was carefully shot into his bottom so we could _23_ p
40、lace a collar on him. Normally it takes seven minutes for the _24_ to take effect, but for Rommels size it could take longer.He was _25_ the river when the drug look effect. Slowly, he collapsed into the water. This could lead to a disaster Rommels _26_, because his trunk would be submerged (淹没) in
41、the river. We must _27_ his trunk. Only by doing this could we _28_ his survival. The problem was that the river was _29_ and filled with crocodiles.In a split second, I decided to _30_. I jumped in and lifted his heavy trunk above the water. The water level reached my neck.I stayed there for at lea
42、st 10 minutes as the team tried to _31_ him with the collar. It was rather hard to keep my cool as my _32_ became exhausted. Small fish swam past my legs. Each time, panic hit: was it a crocodile? There was also another _33_ that other elephants might come and cause trouble.As soon as his ears start
43、ed to flap a sign of consciousness returning I dropped his trunk and moved to safety. Then he completely _34_ and crossed the river. That was one of my _35_ moments.21AdutyBchoiceCturnDright22ApreventedBspottedCkeptDfelt23AimmediatelyBsecretlyCsafelyDdelicately24AcollarBdrugCchangeDhit25AcrossingBwa
44、tchingCapproachingDsearching26AescapeBpanicCdeathDmadness27AliftBpushCexamineDseize28AinfluenceBlengthenCstopDensure29AclearBdeepCpollutedDnarrow30AquitBoperateCperformDact31AassistBpresentCfitDdecorate32AfingersBfeetClegsDarms33AriskBreliefCsurpriseDdisaster34AreturnedBawokeCkneedDunderstood35Aprou
45、destBfunniestCworstDluckiest四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。One Hundred Horses is a famous artwork by Giuseppe Castiglione (1688-1766), _36_ was a European artist. The artist was born in Milan and learned to paint under the _37_( guide) of a master. In 1715, Castiglione arrived in Maca
46、u, then reached Beijing and _38_(stay) at a Jesuit church. Emperor Kangxi (1654-1722) thought highly of his _39_(painting). In China, Castiglione became known under the name of Lang Shining. He served as _40_ artist for three emperors: Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong. And his Western painting style
47、_41_(adapt) to Chinese themes and tastes at that time. For example, strong shadows _42_(use) in chiaroscuro(明暗对比法) were unacceptable in Chinese portraits. Emperor Qianlong hated shadows. Therefore, when Castiglione painted the emperor, he cut down the intensity of the light, _43_(make) no shadow on the face.Castiglione completed his One Hundred Horses _44_ the form of a Chinese hand scroll(卷轴) of nearly eight meters in length. He painted it _45_(large) in a Europ
