1、2023届云南省曲靖市第二中学高三适应性考试英语试卷学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读选择Science Fiction Writing CompetitionAre you an author who loves science fiction? Do you have an idea for a super short story that needs to be shared with the world? If your answer to both of those questions is yes, this competition is for you!RulesThe c
2、ompetition can be for any age group, for anyone who loves science fiction in the world.We will be accepting submissions from November 28th,2023 to April 1st, 2024. The winners will be informed by June 15th, 2024.Entries must be under 500 words and include element s of science fiction. They must be s
3、ubmitted before the deadline and the entrant must have paid the fee of $10 before submission.Entrants can submit as many entries as they like. All entries must be submitted using the given online form. If you need some help, please dont hesitate to email or call Sadie. She can help you get your stor
4、y submitted!PrizesThere are 3 cash prizes: $500 for the champion, $ 150 for the runner-up, and $ 50 for others who are highly creative in writing.Winning stories will be made available to the public through a magazine and be shared online.Financial AssistanceThere are 10 places for those writers who
5、 have some ideas to share but cant afford the fee. We will be responsible for it.1What is the requirement for the entry?AIt needs to be handed to Sadie.BIt should be 500 words in length.CIt must be submitted after paying $ 10.DIt is required to be finished online.2What will the champion get?AReturn
6、of the entry fee.BA cash prize of 50 dollars.CAccess to sci-fi magazines.DA chance to publish his story.3What type of writing is the text?AA notice.BA report.CA guide.DA plan.Today, Ive been recording an audiobook. I am excited that I have realized my life-long dream. I will never forget at primary
7、school I used to wait with breathless anticipation to take my turn reading out a paragraph of great works in front. At my secondary school, when students were encouraged to select and present a reading at “morning talk”, I often added my name to the list. This was all handy background for my career
8、in broadcasting. But, much as I enjoy hosting shows and interviewing people, I often find myself missing the simple pleasures of reading out loud. Id thought about putting myself forward as a narrator(朗读者) for audiobooks. But Im not an actor. I cant do regional accents or play female voice. Non-fict
9、ion, then, seemed the obvious target, but I felt that such books were best read by their authors. If it were authors own voice, their stories would touch me. Recently, delivering my sons nightly bedtime story has reawakened my love for reading out loudhighlights so far have included Charlottes Web.
10、But I never thought Id get the opportunity to do it professionally. Then, last month, I was contacted by James Plunkett, author of End State, a forthcoming book about political ideas. He had no desire to read his book out loud, but as a fan of my program, he thought I might do a reasonable job. So,
11、Ive spent this week in a studio, simply reading stuff out loud. And Im LOVING IT! Mind you, its an entirely unexpected experience. Its disheartening when the recording needs to be stopped because Ive just carelessly skipped over a the, or had to clear my throat, or catch my breath. Ive also learned
12、how many words Ive been mispronouncing my entire life: behavioral is BE-HAYVE-YOU-RAL, not BE-HAYVE-EE-AH-RUL. Though tackling this 339-page book doesnt turn out to be that easy, Ive found the whole process awesome, and hope this becomes the first of many.4What does the author want to show by mentio
13、ning his experiences at school?AThe purpose of schooling.BHis love for reading aloud.CThe power of encouragement.DHis talent for silent reading.5What can we learn about the author from paragraph 3?AHe regrets being a TV host.BHe doesnt like non-fiction at all.CHe lacks working experience.DHe is awar
14、e of his disadvantages.6Why could the author get the job as a narrator?ABecause he was specifically invited.BBecause he applied for it in person.CBecause he read many bedtime stories.DBecause he had a big crowd of fans.7What does the author think of being a narrator?AFrightening but profitable.BRewa
15、rding but unsafe.CDemanding but enjoyable.DPromising but unstable.Anyone who uses the ChatGPT website can ask the chatbot questions on any topic and get a speedy, detailed response in paragraph form. The website lists ChatGPTs positive features as its ability to “remember what users said earlier in
16、conversation” and allow users to provide follow-up corrections”, and how its trained to “decline inappropriate requests”.The company OpenAI is honest about some of the technologys flaws. According to its website, the chatbot occasionally “generates incorrect information” and “produces harmful instru
17、ctions or prejudiced content”. It lists a third question: having “limited knowledge of the world and events after 2021”.The New York City Department of Education banned the use of ChatGPT this month on devices and networks owned by schools across the state. The department mentioned concerns from loc
18、al school teachers about student success. Oakland Unified School District in California and Seattle Public Schools have moved against ChatGPT, because it creates human-like responses that can be difficult to detect. Other large school systems including Miami-Dade County and Houston havent banned Cha
19、tGPT so far. Universities including Princeton are refusing to ban the chatbot; instead, they are advising professors to set their own rules.Blocking a particular platform may be far less effective than schools think. “If students are not using it in their classes, they can use it at home or on their
20、 personal devices,” said Adam Phyall, an education technology expert. “Are we going to have a conversation about how we are going to unblock it? Or is it going to be: If were scared, lets give it up and move onto the next thing? Instead, schools could use ChatGPT to teach kids how to improve their w
21、riting, for instance,” he said.An OpenAI spokesperson said the company wants to help schools with their concerns and that users should reasonably use their AI-generated text. The company is hoping to work on a system for teachers to check whether students have used ChatGPT to cheat.8What does the un
22、derlined word “flaws” in Paragraph 2 mean?AFunctions.BFaults.CPrinciples.DApplications.9What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?AWide use of ChatGPT in schools.BMixed reactions to ChatGPT.CBarriers to ChatGPTs promotion.DConcerns arising from ChatGPT.10What is Adam Phyalls attitude to banning ChatGP
23、T in schools?AFavourable.BUnclear.CDisapproving.DCautious.11What is OpenAI likely to do next according to the passage?ATrain more teachers to use ChatGPT.BIntroduce ChatGPT to more schools.CSet limitations on the use of ChatGPT.DHelp educators identify ChatGPT texts.If carbon dioxide(CO2) were a pol
24、itician, it would be worried about its bad press. This greenhouse gas is the primary pollutant responsible for global warming. Scientists, leaders, and activists are trying to stop its production. This gas, however, also plays a key role in life on Earth.Carbon helps form the protein and DNA found i
25、n living things. In the atmosphere, it combines with two oxygen atoms (原子) to form carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is necessary for photosynthesis (光合作用) . In the process, plants use energy from the sun to turn water and carbon dioxide into sugar. In return, plants give off oxygen. As carbon dioxide
26、concentrations increase in the atmosphere, scientists are trying to employ photosynthesis to promote plant growth. Laboratory studies show a higher concentration of the gas is making some plants grow more quickly in certain conditions, but in the wild and on outdoor farms the overall benefit is uncl
27、ear. In the Netherlands, some commercial greenhouses are experimenting with ways to send carbon dioxide released from industry into greenhouses along a particular way where plants use the extra gas as fertilizer (肥料).The first person to assume the existence of carbon dioxide was 16th-century Belgian
28、 scientist Jan Baptist van Helmont. After coal was burned, he noted, the weight of the remains was lower than the coals initial weight, which means some mass had been lost in the process. He was the first scientist to recognize different gases present in the air we breathe. It wasnt until 1896 that
29、Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius linked the carbon dioxide released from burning coal and oil to atmospheric warming.Yet, despite its being plentiful in the atmosphere, we have been light on commercially produced carbon dioxide because of rising energy costs. As a result, carbonated drink (碳酸饮料) c
30、ompanies have had to raise prices or reduce production.12What function does CO2 have according to paragraph 2?ASaving energy.BIncreasing fertilizer.CSupporting life.DCommercializing agriculture.13Why is Jan Baptist van Helmont mentioned?ATo clarify the origins of CO2.BTo tell an unknown story.CTo ex
31、plain the applications of CO2.DTo show an early discovery.14What problem do carbonated drink companies face?ACommercial CO2 is in short supply.BSales of their drinks are extremely poor.CIts difficult to increase their production.DTheres too much CO2 in the atmosphere.15Which can be the best title fo
32、r the text?AClimate Change: Affected by CO2BCO2: Both an Enemy and FriendCGreenhouse Gas: Having a Bad PressDCarbon: Misunderstood SubstanceIf your work involves a lot of work in front of a computer screen, youll likely experience digital eyestrain(损伤). 16 , so here are some easy ways you can protec
33、t your eyes while using a screen.Change your workstation slightlyYour overall workstation can cause eye strain in many ways. Make sure youre always sitting at least an arms length away from the screen. And keep your screen four to five inches below eye level. What youre sitting in is also extremely
34、important for your position. 17 .Adjust lightingYour computer screen should be the brightest object in the room, so adjust your settings accordingly. You can look into softer lighting options and use blinds if the lighting in your office is too bright. 18 , as dust particles on it can reflect light
35、and cause another source of bright and unpleasant light.Follow the 20-20-20 rule 19 . The 20-20-20 rule is an easy way to be fitted into your daily routine: every 20minutes, direct your eyes towards something at least 20 feet away from you, for 20 seconds. This forces your eyes to move from short-di
36、stance perception to long-distance perception. Thus it gives them a much-needed moment of rest. 20 Do whatever you can to make your screen easier to read-whether thats increasing the text size, switching the contrast levels or changing the colour temperature(avoiding blue light tones as much as poss
37、ible, which are linked to more eye strain problems). Play around with all the settings until you find what works best for you.AAdjust your settingsBBe sure to clean your screen regularlyCSwitch the screen into eye protection modeDIn fact, looking at a screen is unavoidable for mostESo be certain the
38、 chair offers enough support for your lower backFTake steps immediately to help to ease the discomfort of your eyesGOne simple way to reduce your eye strain is looking away from the screen二、完形填空British brothers James and Thomas Lindesay have spent months traveling across the Great Wall of China on f
39、oot. They 21 3,263 kilometres, a remarkable achievement at any time.Their 22 to complete this adventure came from their father, William Lindesay, who 23 along the Wall decades ago and attracted a great deal of media attention. Born in 1956 in Liverpool, William became 24 about the Wall later in his
40、life. In 1987, he made the 25 in China by hiking the Wall. He has committed over 30 years to the protection of the structure, and has 26 10 books on the Wall based on his knowledge and experiences.His action and books influenced his two sons, who now share his 27 in the Wall. In 2016, the Lindesay b
41、rothers flew drones (无人机) at many 28 along the Wall and edited video works on the 29 of the Wall, hoping to keep it safe from damage. Not 30 with merely documenting parts of the Wall, the young brothers 31 wanted to find a new way to experience the structure and finally they 32 hiking its length, fo
42、llowing in their fathers footsteps.The brothers trip was 33 than they had imagined. They met many difficulties. But 34 the great wonder was life-changing, which gave them a better 35 of the structure and the history behind it.21AchallengedBcoveredCmeasuredDexpanded22AdesireBtendencyCabilityDagreemen
43、t23AcontinuedBjoggedCjourneyedDresearched24AanxiousBparticularCseriousDenthusiastic25AheadlinesBchangesCconnectionDdifference26ApurchasedBrecommendedCreviewedDauthored27AprideBsuccessCinterestDfaith28AbuildingsBsectionsCstagesDvillages29ApreservationBtourCconditionDfeature30AfamiliarBsatisfiedCcaref
44、ulDbusy31AgraduallyBoccasionallyCdesperatelyDblindly32Adreamed ofBcarried onClearned ofDdecided on33AtougherBfunnerCgreaterDshorter34AevaluatingBexploringCrepairingDrecording35AmemoryBassessmentCimpressionDunderstanding三、语法填空阅读下列材料，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。Born in October 1937 in Kunshan, east C
45、hinas Jiangsu Province, Qian Qihu has spent over 60 years studying defense engineering, 36 (help) China to build an indestructible “Underground Steel Great Wall”. “Now we are talking about the underground Great Wall, not above the ground, 37 underground,” he explained. If the ground structures are d
46、estroyed, the underground “cities” can provide shelter and store the basic supplies 38 (require) for survival.Since the 1960s, Qian has begun to study protection 39 nuclear bomb explosions and made major contributions to building a series of defense facilities deep inside mountains. Qian also planne
47、d underground spaces for over 20 key fortified (设防的) cities, providing 40 (faith) foundations for Chinas future cities. Apart from defense facilities, many national projects are linked to Qians work, 41 already play a key part in Chinese peoples life.In the early 1980s, Chinas research in deep rock mechanic s was 42 (rough) 10 years behind than abroad. As a latecomer, Qian spared no effort 43 (make) China catch up and put forwar
