甘肃省张掖市某重点校2022-2023学年高三上学期第二次检测英语试题

2022-2023学年度上学期高三年级第二次检测试卷

英语

本试卷共8页，总分150分，考试时间120分钟。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）

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。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 did the man dislike about his visit to the Kings?

1.     The atmosphere. B. The Kings family.

2.   Where are the speakers going this evening?

1.     To a beach. B. To a gym.

3.    When is the pop show on?

1.     At 8：30. B. At 8：20.

4.    What does the man mean?

1.     Much space is needed for the tigers.
2.     The cages in the center are too small.
3.     The number of tigers is increasing slowly.

5.    What does the woman advise the man to do?

1.     Type the address once again.
2.     Have the computer repaired.
3.     Visit a tennis website for information. 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。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 小题将给岀5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.    What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

1.     Father and daughter. B. Policeman and witness.

7.    What were the firefighters doing when the man saw the fire?

1.     Taking people out.
2.     Putting out the fire.
3.     Keeping people away from the fire. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8.    How long did the Dreadful Demons movies last?

1.     For 3 hours. B. For 6.5 hours.

9.   Where did the man see Dreadful Demons ?

1.     In a cinema. B. At his house.

10.       How does the woman get pocket money?

1.      By working in a cinema.
2.      By doing housework at home.
3.      By cutting the grass for her neighbors.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11.       Where are the speakers?

1.      At the woman's house. B. At a restaurant.

12.    What does the woman ask the man to do?

1.     Have some soup. B. Tell her the recipe.

13.    What does the man think of comedy shows?

1.     Boring. B. Relaxing.

听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14.    What are the speakers mainly talking about?

1.     The training plans.
2.     The schedule of the day.
3.     The ways to relax.

15.    When do the speakers do morning prayers?

1.     From six thirty to seven.
2.     From six to six thirty.
3.     From five to five thirty.

16.    How does dancing among the trees affect people?

1.     It can purify their soul.
2.     It helps them forget their problems.
3.     It can teach them to express themselves.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.    What can a member of the Blockbuster Club enjoy?

1.     Free drinks. B. Discounts on tickets.

18.    How often can a member get a Blockbuster Club magazine?

A. Once a week. B. Once a month.

19.    What is in the Blockbuster Club magazine?

1.     Activities for club members.
2.     Information on new films.
3.     Interviews with local fans.

20.    What should one do to join the club?

1.     Ask for an application form.
2.     Buy 6-month membership first.
3.     Call the hotline before September 15 th.

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。

A

After a long period of lockdown （隔离），now it is time to relax. Head out to find surprising holiday decorations to warm your heart and make your summer bright. Come on, light shows are waiting for you.

Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk

Take a walk by the ocean and experience a holiday light display along the Long Beach Boardwalk, dusk to 11 p.m. daily and weekends through mid-June, from Long Beach to Park Avenue.

Free. You can also check the stores along Park Avenue for more holiday lights.

Town of Islip Holiday Lights Show

Bring the family to see the lights from the comfort and safety of personal vehicles as you drive through the 1/8-mile light display on the grounds of historic Brookwood Hall. Decorations have been given by Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and Public Works staff.

Cheap. From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. June 22； Brookwood Hall Park.

Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show

The Suffolk County's drive-through display features two miles of holiday-themed lights and opens from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. through June 30. Closed June 24 — 25. Tickets will be sold at the gate and payment can be made with credit cards only, no cash, $ 25 ； $ 22 on June 30.

Monday through Friday.

Fairy Tale House

Indoor family-friendly walk through holiday experience > highlights include a dream room： 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday — Thursday; 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through June. Guests must wear masks, maintain social distancing and purchase tickets with assigned arrival time in advance online.

$ 30 for adults, $ 25 for kids aged 10 and younger.

21. Which light show is free of charge?

A. Fairy Tale House. B. Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk.

C. Town of Islip Holiday Lights Show. D. Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show.

22. How much should a couple pay if they want to enjoy holiday-themed lights on June 30?

A. $60. B. $50. C. $44. D. $47.

23. What must visitors do when visiting Fairy Tale House?

A. Visit the dream room. B. Take the family members.

C. Book tickets ahead of time. D. Buy tickets with credit cards.

B

I believe my life was saved because of Beethoven's Moonlight （奏鸣曲）being put in a video game. To be clearer, I was a terrible kid, living in the mean streets of Philadelphia, where I frequently got involved with street gangs（街头混混）and did horrible things I regret today. I was failing out of high school and had no future prospects（前途）.The only music type I listened to at the time was rap and R&B, but classical music never crossed my ear.

I remember playing a game one day, and in order to get to the next part of the game, the lead character, "Jill", has to discover a page or two of sheet music for the piano in order to open a secret passage to progress through the game. Once obtained, the game fades out and pops out a new scene where Jill plays the piano. Being in complete awe, I had no idea what these feelings were and admittedly didn't want it to stop. 20 seconds or so later, the short clip of music stopped and my face was wet from tears that dripped from my eyes. I didn't know what was going on and was severely confused. All I knew was that I had to replay that scene over and over again, not knowing who Beethoven was or that it was a much longer and satisfying piece.

My last year of high school, I wasn't expected to graduate but I had the opportunity to select a music elective（选修课程）.It was then that I realized that classical music chose me and that I had the gift for transferring emotion through classical composition. Everything became so much clearer and for some reason higher learning other subjects, including physics and chemistry, became interesting and easy. It was as if my brain had been turned on and I began to appreciate everything and everyone around me. Without classical music, I would be like 90% of my friends back in Philadelphia, or a non-productive member of society. Classical music saved my life.

24. Which word can best describe the author's childhood?

A. Awful. B. Common. C. Wealthy. D. Inspiring.

25.    On what condition will Jill play the piano?

1.     Exiting the game secretly.
2.     Finding one or two pages of sheet music.
3.     Listening to the music for 20 seconds.
4.     Setting up a new scene for the next player.

26.    What changed the author's life?

A. His strong brainpower. B. His last year in high school.

C. His appreciation for Beethoven. D. His encounter with classical music.

27.    Which can be the best title of the passage?

1.     Where There Is Love, There Is Music
2.     Music, the Second Language of Human Being
3.     Happy, You Listen to Music； Sad, You Understand It
4.     Music, a Medicine Curing the Disease of Thought

C

Masks that helped save lives during the CO VID-19 are proving a deadly threat to wildlife.

Macaques（帰猴）have been spotted chewing the straps off old and tossed-aside masks in the hills outside Malaysia5s capital Kuala Lumpur—a potential choking threat to the small monkeys. And in an incident that captured headlines in Britain, a gull （海鸥）was rescued by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals（RSPCA） in the city of Chelmsford after its legs became tangled（缠绕）in the straps of a disposable（一次，性的）mask for up to a week. The animal welfare charity was alerted after the bird was spotted, motionless（—"动不动 的）but still alive, and they took it to a wildlife hospital for treatment before its release.

The biggest impact may be in the water, with green groups alarmed at the flood of used masks, latex（乳胶）gloves and other protective gear finding their way into already polluted seas and rivers. Conservationists in Brazil found one inside the stomach of a penguin after its body was washed up on a beach, while a dead pufferfish was discovered caught inside another off the coast of Miami.

French campaigners Operation Mer Propre found a dead crab trapped in a mask in a saltwater lake near the Mediterranean in September.

Masks and gloves are wparticularly problematic" for sea creatures 9 says George Leonard, chief scientist from US-based NGO Ocean Conservancy. "When those plastics break down in the environment, they form smaller and smaller particles. Those particles then enter the food chain and impact the entire ecosystems," he added.

There has been a shift towards greater use of reusable cloth masks, but many are still choosing the lighter single-use varieties. Campaigners have urged people to throw them away properly and cut the straps to reduce the risk of animals becoming trapped, OceansAsia has also called on governments to increase fines for littering and encourage the use of washable masks.

28.    What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

1.     Serious incidents of wildlife hunting.
2.     Scientific research into wildlife living habits.
3.     How wildlife is affected by disposable masks.
4.     How human beings protect endangered wildlife.

29.    How do masks endanger sea animals?

1.     Sea animals may get twisted by masks.
2.     Sea animals can't find their way home.
3.     Sea animals have difficulty in finding food.
4.     Sea animals are forced to leave their habitats.

30. What is suggested in the last paragraph?

1.    Putting bans on single-use masks.
2.    Getting rid of used masks properly.
3.    Giving mask producers heavy fines.
4.    Reducing the risk of washable masks.

31. In which section of the newspaper can this passage be found?

A. Business. B. Education. C. Lifestyle. D. Environment.

D

A competition making up Versailles literature was launched on social media recently. So what is Versailles literature?

Actually» the term has nothing to do with the French palace, nor with literature. It came from The Rose of Versailles, a Japanese manga series about aristocratic （贵族的）life at the palace of Versailles in France in the late 18th century, and was coined by a Chinese influencer earlier this year. Known as humblebragging, it is a boast（夸耀）disguised as a complaint. “I have too many houses. How can I decide which one to decorate?” and "I thought I lost weight this morning. So disappointed when I realized it was because I took off the huge diamond ring my boyfriend gave me last night." are some examples of Versailles literature. The intention is to show off—usually things of materialistic values, yet one ought to pretend that's not the point.

As the 19th-century English author Jane Austen famously wrote, a Nothing is more deceitful（欺诈的）than the appearance of humility（谦逊）The psychology behind humblebragging is to be recognized for one's successes and be liked by others at the same time, according to scholars. In her article titled "Why do people hate humblebragging?" published in Psychology Today, psychologist Dr. Susan Krauss Whitbourne noted that humblebragging is a "strategy in pursuit of respect,, because it draws attention to one's accomplishments in a circuitous way.

However, studies on social media users show that humblebragging as a self-promotion strategy does not work. In the essay Humblebragging： A distinct and ineffective self­presentation strategy", the University of North Carolina researcher Ovul Sezer and Harvard University scholars Francesca Gino and Michael Norton concluded from their research that humblebraggers are perceived more negatively than straight braggers due to the former's insincerity. "The critical factor differentiating the two groups of people is sincerity. People don't like braggers, but they at least see them as more sincere than humblebraggers,said Francesca Gino.

So, how can we annoy humblebraggers back? "Just pretend you don't get whatever they try to show off," a netizen advised, " And respond with genuine sympathy for their complaints."

32. Which of the following statements is typical of aVersailles literature”？

1.    You know who my father is? My father is Li Gang.
2.    Got five offers to date. I'm at a loss which to choose.
3.    It5s a headache how to make my son tidy up his room regularly.
4.    I'm fed up with living in the countryside with no shopping malls around.

33.   What is the psychology behind humblebragging?

A. To win others' sympathy. B. To earn others5 admiration.

C. To show his/her sincerity. D. To mask his/her complaint.

34.   What does the underlined word "circuitous" in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A. Roundabout. B. Straightforward. C. Ambiguous. D. Double-edged.

35.    What can't be inferred from the passage?

1.     Braggers are relatively more sincere than humblebraggers.
2.     Humblebragging is an artificial appearance of being humble.
3.     To respond with real sympathy will discourage humblebraggers.
4.     If you want to be perceived positively? try using Versailles literature.

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。

Time Management Tips

For students who are new to online learning, like those affected by school closures due to the COVID-19 or those simply looking to make a change > transitioning to online learning can take some time to get used to. It is critical to be able to manage your time effectively.

Plan ahead.

Your anxious schedule, combined with daily distractions, can easily get in the way of finishing tasks. 36 This includes having a consistent time and workspace, tuning out those distractions, and avoiding surfing the Internet.

Don't multitask.

Avoid multitasking——which can actually decrease your productivity. Focus on one assignment at a time and zero in on the specific task at hand, whether that5s studying for an exam, reading a textbook, emailing a professor, or participating in an online forum. 37 And pay attention to the three or four crucial tasks that require the most effort.

Set up your virtual office.

Whether you study at home or in your local cafe, it's important to work in the optimal（最 佳的）setting needed to complete your work. Make sure there's high-speed Internet, and that you're in a comfortable space with the right lighting, sound, and background. Sit in a comfortable chair. 38 Close out your browser windows, and put your phone away.

Along with these elements, make sure you have all the required materials» such as textbooks and industry-specific software. Set up as much as you can ahead of time to stay on task with your coursework.

Block out distractions.

39 It's easy to become distracted by the news or your favorite celebrity gossip site. Stay focused, and avoid social media tools when you need to concentrate on your studies.

Get a good night's sleep.

Sleep is essential to resting your body and keeping your mind fresh for the next day.

40 Pulling all-nighters is less productive than studying consistently. Include sleep in your schedule, and you can get huge rewards.

1.     Make sure the lighting isn't too dim.
2.     Arrange your tasks in order of importance.
3.     Make sure to avoid surfing the web extremely.
4.     Reward yourself after a job well done.
5.     Find a balance between coursework and other things.
6.     Try to get seven to eight hours of rest a night.
7.     The best online students know how to set aside time to focus.

第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节（共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30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。

Have you ever been in a rush to get to school? Have you ever not had time to eat breakfast? You are not 41 . Many students have this problem. So should students be allowed to eat in class?

Some schools and teachers are 42 about food and drink in classrooms. Students aren't allowed to eat 43 class. And the 44 drink that they're allowed to have in class is water. A student's water bottle has to be 45 so that teachers can see that it is water that they're drinking.

Mrs. Hammond, an eighth-grade English teacher says, “I don't 46 my students eating in class, because they leave crumbs（碎屑）.But I do let my 3rd-hour class eat. If they make a 47 then the privilegeC特权）is 48

However, some teachers and students don't think 49 is a big deal. Mrs. Deltenre, a Spanish teacher at Greenfield Junior High says, “I don't have a 50 if my students eat in class. Students usually get very 51 around the 3rd and 4th hour, being so close to lunch. Eating in class can cause a mess, so they really just have to 52 after themselves. Students usually do better in school when they are 53

Harlee Scott, a seventh grader at Greenfield? 54 with Mrs. Deltenre, "I 55 to eat during class. If I couldn5t eat in class I would starve（饿死）This is exaggerated（夸张的）， but not eating might lead her not to 56 her best in class.

Teachers expect students to do well in school. Students, performance in school is 57 by their level of hunger. Students can't 58 their studies when they are hungry. They often 59 looking at the clock. This is why we students need to eat to 60 our brainpower.

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理期正确形式。

Scientists from NASA have confirmed that asteroids（小行星）will not be a danger to Earth for the next 100 years. This is good news for anyone 61 （worry） about the end of the world. NASA has been monitoring an asteroid called Apophis for 17 years. They 62 （discover） the 335-metre space rock in 2004. They thought it could be a danger to our planet, so they put it 63 their list of the most dangerous 64              （planet） that could threaten

Earth. The scientists originally said the asteroid could kill over 10 million people 65 it hit Earth. They predicted it could hit our planet in 2029. They later changed this to 2068. However, their 66 （late） prediction is that Earth will be safe from Apophis for the next 100 years.

NASA scientist Marina Brozovic said, “We were able 67 （acquire） incredibly exact information about its distance to 68 accuracy of about 150 meters." She said the giant space rock is 69 （current） "a safe distance of 10. 6 million miles away from Earth". However, Apophis will come closer in 2029. It will come within 20,000 miles of Earth on April the 13th in that year. Another scientist said, “There's a certain sense of satisfaction to see it 70 （remove） from the risk list, and we're looking forward to the science we might uncover during its close approach to Earth in 2029." 第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分） 第一节 短文改错（共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A ），并在其下面写岀该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last week, the Winter Sports Meeting was being held in our schools track and field ground, lasting three days. In the grand opening ceremony, every class parade through the platform, featured its favorite theme. In the competition, athletes did what they could fight for the glory of their own class, while others cheered for them warm. What's worth mentioning were the club show in the evening, where student showed their brilliant talents. It was through this activity where we strengthened our sense of unity and improved our fitness. In the word, we benefited a lot from them.

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校学生会计划组织主题为“快乐周末”的户外活动，请你写 一封电子邮件邀请外教Jackson 一起参加，内容包括:

1. 时间和地点；
2. 活动内容；
3. 注意事项。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2,     可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Mr. Jackson,

Yours ?

Li Hua