1、2023届高三第二次联考英语注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的姓名、座位号和考籍号用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，考生考试条形码由监考老师粘贴在答题卡上的“贴条形码区”。2.选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再填涂其它答案;非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔在答题卡的对应区域内作答，超出答题区域答题的答案无效;在草稿纸上、试卷上答题无效。3.考试结束后由监考老师将答题卡收回。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
2、.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。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。1. What color of shoes does the woman recommend the man to wear?A. Blue. B. White.C. Black.2. Where will the woman probably go for vacation this year?A. France. B. Spain.C. Greece.3. What does the man usually hav
3、e at that restaurant?A. Soup. B. Salad.C. Pizza.4. Why didnt the woman finish watching the movie?A. She fell asleep. B. She had a phone call.C. She had to finish her homework.5. Where are the speakers probably?A. At home. B. In a shop.C. In a gym.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
4、中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. How does the man feel about swimming?A. It calms him down. B. He gets bored with it. C. Its his favorite sport.7. What does the man want to be in the future?A. A painter.B. An athlete.C. An archite
5、ct.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8 Why didnt the woman know the coffee machine was broken?A. It looked good. B. She didnt see the sign.C. Others got coffee already.9. When does the man expect the coffee machine to be fixed?A. In 5 minutes. B. In 20 minutes.C. In a day.10. What will the woman probably do next
6、?A. Leave for work. B. Wait for the coffee.C. Go to another store.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。11. Where will the party be held?A. At a hotel. B. At a restaurant.C. At the womans house.12. When is the womans birthday?A. On Saturday. B. On Thursday.C. On Tuesday.13 What present does the woman wish to have f
7、or her birthday?A. A car. B. A watch.C. A piece of jewelry.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends. B. Co-workers.C. Husband and wife.15. Why is the man in the city now?A. He normally works there.B He was going to buy food.C. He had to meet with so
8、meone.16. Where will the speakers eat dinner tonight?A. In the park. B. At the Thai Garden.C. At the French restaurant.17. When will the speakers meet tonight?A. At 6:00. B. At 6:30.C. At 7:00.听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。18. Which country did King Alfred rule?A. England. B. Norway.C. Denmark.19. What did
9、the poor woman ask King Alfred to do?A. Make a fire. B. Clean her house.C. Watch her cakes.20. In which year did Alfred become a king?A. 817. B. 871.C. 899.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ABeyond fresh snow and convenient access to the slopes, what makes the
10、 best ski town? For some, its having access to fantastic restaurants, bars and shops. For others, its about great accommodation options, a small-town vibe or a historic atmosphere. Here are some wonderful ski towns in North America you cant miss this year.Mammoth Lakes, California.A long ski season
11、makes Mammoth Lakes especially appealing to skiers of all levels. Mammoth Lakes also offers plenty of options for off-mountain entertainment, whether youre looking to indulge in theater and the arts, shopping local or planning a spa day.Banff, Alberta.Walk 15 minutes in just about any direction from
12、 the town of Banff and youll find yourself surrounded by the majestic wilderness of Banff National Park. The resort town and gateway to the surrounding park boasts a surprising number of shops, art galleries, bars and excellent restaurants for its size.North Conway, New Hampshire.Located within the
13、scenic White Mountains of New Hampshire, North Conway sits within a half-hour drive of more than a dozen ski resorts. Off the slopes, visitors can explore the towns unique Victorian buildings with New England charm. The Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center makes for an excellent res
14、t-day diversion.Stowe, Vermont.Steepled churches and clapboard houses make Stowe a typical New England ski town, complete with excellent options for all kinds of skiers. While there are plenty of fine dining establishments and luxury resorts catering to well-heeled travelers, theres a lively aprs sc
15、ene as well, especially at The Matterhorn. Rest day activities can include a tasting at the famous Ben & Jerrys ice cream factory just down the road in Waterbury.1. What advantage does Mammoth Lakes have over other ski towns?A. The beautiful countryside.B. The long ski season.C. The special art gall
16、eries.D. The excellent local shops.2. Where should you go if youre interested in architecture?A. Mammoth Lakes.B. Banff.C. North Conway.D. Stowe.3. In which section of a newspaper can the text be found?A. Environment.B. Travel.C. Culture.D. Business.BTo really know a country, you need to understand
17、its culture and history.That was why journalist and media expert Zhang Ciyun began his work on a six-volume(册)exploration of ancient Chinese wisdom as reflected in myths, classics works, idioms, paintings, historical figures and architecture.The English-language edition of the book series was unveil
18、ed at last weeks Shanghai Book Fair. The series caters for an increasing number of foreign readers who are deeply interested in traditional Chinese culture.“The idea of the book series came to me nearly three decades ago, when I discovered how little foreigners knew about Chinese culture”, Zhang sai
19、d. “Oh, they knew about kung fu movies, the Great Wall and the terracotta warriors, and had vague impressions of Chinese emperors. But they wanted to know more about Chinese culture.”Zhang, a founder and former editor-in-chief of the English-language Shanghai Daily, is fluent in English. He draws on
20、 that skill to tell the stories of ancient China in the everyday language and experiences of native English speakers.Zhang said ancient culture has had a far-reaching impact on the behavior and thinking of contemporary Chinese, and gives foreign readers insight into modern-day China.He recalled a Sh
21、anghai Daily survey of readers that showed foreigners had great curiosity about Chinese culture. But at that time, books that might help them explore deeper into that culture were pieces scattered(散布)over different publications. There were no books in English providing easy access to Chinese history
22、 and culture.“As a journalist working for an English-language newspaper, I really wanted to do something to meet that need,” he said. “I decided to use my writing skills to tell ancient stories about Chinese culture, especially its traditional aspects.”He began his project in about 1993, beginning w
23、ith a series of articles explaining the stories behind Chinese idioms. His first works were compiled into one book, which received positive feedback and was later translated into German and other foreign languages.4. What can we learn about Zhang Ciyuns books?A. They involve various Chinese culture
24、forms.B. They have been translated into German.C. They were not well received at first.D. They were accomplished in 1993.5. Why did Zhang write the book series?A. To record ancient Chinese wisdom.B. To spread Chinese culture.C. To pursue fame and interests.D. To promote Shanghai Daily.6. What can be
25、 inferred about foreigners learning Chinese culture in the past?A. No English books about Chinese ancient culture were available.B. Foreigners showed little interest in learning about Chinese culture.C. It was not convenient for foreigners to learn about Chinese culture.D. English books on Chinese c
26、ulture were published in large numbers.7. Which of the following best describes Zhang?A. Famous and humorous.B. Creative and responsible.C. Ambitious but unlucky.D. Wise but conservative.CWhen it comes to gifts of affection, flowers are a classic choice. But of all the flowers given on Valentines Da
27、y in America, none are as popular as the red rose. However, before you hit the nearest flower shop for a bunch of roses, find out how the tradition of giving roses for Valentines Day started.The tradition of giving roses for Valentines Day has several origin stories, and like the history of Valentin
28、es Day, its rooted in Greek mythology. Some stories say that the first red rose was created when Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, was scratched by a white roses thorn (刺), causing that rose to turn red, while others say that the first red rose grew on the ground where Aphrodites love
29、r died and the goddesss tears fell.But according to Sara Cleto, a famous folklorist (民俗学家) in America, an important reason why giving roses for Valentines Day has persisted as a tradition is that roses are beautiful, fabulous-smelling flowers that happen to travel really well. “Flowers are usually s
30、hipped over long distances, and roses are both gorgeous and hardy, so thats a huge part of why this practice has continued” says Cleto. And as for red roses, they are the best choice for Valentines Day just because the color is associated with passion and romantic love.Recently, while COVID-19relate
31、d lockdown aroused a love of houseplants in Americans across the country, plants havent replaced roses as Valentines Day gifts. “Red roses are still the most popular stem on Valentines Day,” says Sandra Varley, who has more than a decade of experience of selling flowers. “The younger you are, the mo
32、re likely you are to buy red roses. Mixed-stem bunches in hot pinks are becoming more popular. However, nothing quite says love like a red, red rose.”Of course, Valentines Day roses arent strictly for expressing romantic love. If you want to go with something that signifies friendship, skip the red
33、and go straight for yellow roses.8. What can we learn about the origin of the tradition of giving roses for Valentines Day?A. It is related to a travelling story.B. It was created by American people.C. It was started in honor of two lovers.D. There is no exact explanation about it.9. Why does the pr
34、actice of giving roses for Valentines Day last so long?A. Theyre considered the most beautiful flowers in the world.B. Theyre gorgeous and able to stand long distance travel.C. They look and smell better than any other flower.D. They stand for passion and romantic love.10. Why is the love of housepl
35、ants in Paragraph 4 mentioned?A. To illustrate the popularity of roses.B. To prove how deep people love plants.C. To show the impacts of COVID-19 virus.D. To suggest replacing roses with other flowers.11. What is the text mainly about?A. The tradition of giving roses on Valentines Day.B. Popular leg
36、ends about the origin of giving roses.C. Some ways to celebrate Valentines Day.D. Experts suggestions on choosing roses.DA routine dentists tool may help with more than just oral health. A new study has found that dental imaging scanners can serve as portable devices to track the growth of baby cora
37、ls(珊瑚虫)a crucial predictor of how reefs will fare(生长)during climate change.Heat stress can kill mature coral reefs and curtail their regrowth. “Growth, reproduction and survival are the main things that were always looking at in terms of how healthy reefs are,” says marine biologist Kate Quigley of
38、the Australian Institute of Marine Science. By modeling baby corals in 3-D, researchers can track how well they branch, develop complex shapes and reach reproducing size. If harsh water conditions make corals grow too slowly, a reef wont recover.Corals this small are difficult to model in 3-D; resea
39、rchers can CT scan them, dip them in wax or laboriously put the measurements together from a commercial 3-D scanner - but these methods can be slow and provide lower-resolution views. So one day, as Quigleys dentist used a scanning device that focused light to create a detailed 3-D tooth model, Quig
40、ley got an idea. If this device could examine the teeth in detail, she thought, it should be able to scan tiny living corals, tooboth teeth and coral are calcium-based and wet.For a study published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, Quigley tested the scanning device and found that it offered a ch
41、eap, easy and portable way to model baby corals significantly faster and at higher resolution than currently available techniques. This tool could let scientists more easily examine how coral species endure stress.“Baby corals are critical for reef restoration and recovery from disturbances like hur
42、ricanes and heat waves. Unfortunately, they are the stages we know least about because they are so difficult to measure accurately without great expense,” says Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology researcher Joshua Madin, who was not involved in the study. “This paper is a great example of taking a ma
43、ture technology developed in another field and applying it to coral reef science.”12. Why is it important to study the baby corals?A. It helps to reduce heat stress.B. It helps to protect the coral reefs.C. It helps to prevent climate change.D. It helps to improve the marine environment.13. What doe
44、s the underlined word “curtail” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Guide.B. Aid.C. Limit.D. Follow.14. What makes it possible to use dental scanning device to scan the corals?AThe low price of the scanning devices.B. The similarity between corals and teeth.C. The excellent skills of the dentists and sc
45、ientists.D. The assistance of other technologies such as CT scanning.15. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Improving Scanning TechnologyB. Fighting Against Climate ChangeC. Saving Coral Reefs with Dental TechD. Protecting Marine Life with Advanced Scanners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
46、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。Fake news spreads rapidly, especially on social media. As students progress in their education, they need to be able to distinguish fake news stories from true, fact-checked journalism. _16_Check the history and reputation of the author and publicationMost fake news sit
47、es have just existed for a short time. _17_ If its sharing a popular article disgracing a politician running for office in 2020, for example, but the website itself is newly-created, its likely that the article and site are not trustworthy._18_When a big news event occurs, multiple media organizatio
48、ns will report it. Search for other publications that have posted stories about the news. If no other news outlets are reporting the story, its probably a fake.Be cautious about sensational (耸人听闻的) headlinesFake news is designed to strike an immediate emotional chord in audiences by using an alarming headline. Often people share such a story based merely on the headline. _19_ If a headline seems ridiculous, or simply lacks the ring
