福建省厦门第六中学2022-2023学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题(含答案)

福建省厦门第六中学2023届高三上期末考试

英语试卷

福建省厦门第六中学高三年英语备课组命制               2023. 1

本试题卷共8页、47题。 全卷满分120分。

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第一部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)

第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)

A

Explore your world — Mirthy

Online events to help you discover, learn and connect

Who is Mirthy?

Mirthy is one of the most popular websites for online events and already loved and trusted by more than 45,000 people. It was designed to create an inclusive community where people can learn share and connect with others through a variety of events that are active, sociable, and uplifting. It’s all about fulfilment and wellbeing.

There are some online events each month to try, from craft workshops (手工工坊) to fitness sessions. For example, according to our event calendar, this week you can attend gardening classes and singing lessons. So whether you have a desire to get fitter or to pick up a new skill — signing up for classes and events with Mirthy could be just what you have been looking for.

How does it work?

Sign up via the online registration form at Mirthy.com. Then you can take a look through the calendar of upcoming events and see what takes your fancy.

Once you register for an event you will then receive a link on email ready for you to join the live event. If your plans change and you can’t make it, you will receive a link for a 7-day replay that you can watch at a time that is convenient for you!

Best of all, it’s completely FREE to join

Join Mirthy for free today and you can enjoy any 4 events every month, for free! If you’re up for more, then you can either select and book additional events on a pay-as-you-go basis, normally for £2.99 each, or you can upgrade to the Premium membership giving you full free access to all events for only £4.99 per month.

If you choose to go for the Premium membership, there’s no contract. You simply upgrade your membership and you can cancel anytime.

1．What can people do at Mirthy this week?

A．Make art crafts. B．Talk about fitness experience.

C．Learn songs. D．Study wild plants and animals.

2．Which of the following is true about Mirthy?

A．People can sign up for the events online.  

B．The events can be watched again at any time.

C．People can upgrade their membership for free. 

D．No more than 4 events are offered each month.

3．What’s the main purpose of this passage?

A．To share a lifestyle. B．To recommend a website.

C．To explain a registration process. D．To introduce online events.

B

Twenty-one years ago, Eric Moussambani became the first swimmer from Equatorial Guinea, one of the smallest countries on the African. continent, to compete in the Olympics. He recorded the slowest men's 100m freestyle ever in the Olympics, swimming so slowly that he almost drowned, but he left a deep impression on the audience.

As Moussambani prepared for Sydney, he conducted most of his training in a hotel pool, which was only 13 meters long and fell far short of Olympic level. He spent time in rivers and lakes. Moreover, his coaching came from fishermen, who tried to adjust Moussambani's arm and leg movements to prevent sinking

Upon his arrival in Sydney, Moussambani was struck by the sights of the foreign city and the size of the Olympic Village. But Moussambani was overwhelmed by the Olympic pool, which was surrounded by seating for 17,500 audience. "When I saw the swimming pool for the first time, I was so scared. The pool was so big for me," he said.

Of three swimmers, the other two swimmers were disqualified for starting the race too early, leaving a frightened Moussambani as the only man in his race. Although he maintained a consistent speed during the opening section, he couldn't be in a harmonious breathing pattern. In the final half of the race, he struggled to stay afloat so much that those on the sidelines（两侧场外区域）considered jumping in and helping him out of the water. Finally, Moussambani touched the wall, stopping the clock in 1：52：72.

Of course, there was no medal awarded to Moussambani. But he was treated as a celebrity for his inspiring swim. "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning, but taking part. The essential thing in life is not conquering, but fighting well." The description fits Moussambani perfectly. Anyone can be inspired by what Moussambani achieved because we've all been where he was. On his own, out of his depth, and just trying to stay afloat.

4．What can we know about Moussambani?

A．He was the first swimmer from Africa. 

B．He practiced in standard swimming pools.

C．He accepted training from professional coaches.

D．He set the slowest time in men's 100m freestyle. 

5．What does the underlined word "overwhelmed" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Amazed. B．Excited C．Embarrassed D．Disappointed.

6．Why did people consider helping him out of the water?

A．He broke the rules. B．He was disqualified

C．He seemed nearly drowned D．He kept a consistent speed.

7．Which of the following best describes Moussambani?

A．Caring and humorous. B．Aggressive and demanding.

C．Persevering and determined. D．Generous and hardworking.

C

When you visit Kinderdijk, one of the most visited villages in the Netherlands, you step right into the middle of Dutch history.

Kinderdijk lies in the Alblasserwaard, where the Lek and Noord rivers meet together. Much of the village is near or even below sea level. Although there are canals and dykes (堤坝), the lowlands of the village are still at risk of flooding (洪灾). Among the most deadly floods was Saint Elisabeth’s flood in 1421, which killed thousands after the dykes broke in several places. To deal with this kind of problem, the Kinderdijk windmills (风车) were built around 1740 to move water from the lower areas to higher ground and into the river.

Nineteen of the 20 Kinderdijk windmills remain and were named a UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Site in 1997. Of the 19 windmills, 16 still have millers who live inside and control the huge sails (翼板) in the wind. These windmills continue to help manage the Netherlands ongoing fight to stay above water.

For tourists, boat tours are offered along the canals and walkways lead from the visitor center to the windmills. Two windmills serve as museums, filled with old millers’ items and photos. You can climb up inside to see how the windmills work. The windmills also are working, so be prepared to feel the whole building shake when the sails turn in the wind.

Each year, about 500,000 people visit the Kinderdijk windmills and the buildings have become a must-see on any trip to the Netherlands. There are some windmills north of Amsterdam that “were built for tourists, but we’re a historical site where tourists come, so it’s the other way around,” says Kinderdijk communications manager Peter Paul Klapwijk. “Tourism is a good way to support our site.”

8．Why were the Kinderdijk windmills built around 1740?

A．To prevent floods. B．To produce clean water.

C．To protect dykes. D．To keep the sea level from rising.

9．What can we learn about Kinderdijk windmills?

A．Most of them are working as before.  B．Most of them have become museums.

C．Several of them have been sold to millers. D．Several of them were destroyed long ago.

10．How does Peter Paul Klapwijk feel about so many tourists visiting the windmills?

A．Fearful. B．Worried. C．Excited. D．Surprised.

11．What does the text mainly introduce?

A．The history of Kinderdijk     B．A famous historical site

C．An amazing village of canals    D．The traditions of the Netherlands

D

It used to be a matter of fact when Peter Pan—a character from James Matthew Barrie’s 1911 book—said, “All children, except one, grow up.”

But this “fact” doesn’t seem to apply to today’s world any more.

According to the NPD Group, a US market research company, sales of toys to adults in the UK increased by more than 20 percent in 2016, three times the pace of the children’s toy market itself. These toys ranged from puzzles and Lego building sets to vehicle models and action figures. And more than half of the sales came from millennials — people born between the 1980s and 2000s.

“Adults of the 21st century are channeling their inner child, one toy at a time,” commented website Koreaboo. This is also why these adults are sometimes referred to as “kidults”.

According to Frederique Tutt, an analyst at NPD, the motivation of these grown­ups is to escape the stress of today’s fast­paced world. They are driven toward the more immediate pleasures brought by toys than those brought by, say, getting a promotion, which is far less easy to achieve.

“It reminds me of the playful side of life,” Rob Willner, a 25­year­old PhD student in the UK, told The Telegraph when talking about his love for Lego, which he said brings him both comfort and entertainment. Despite this, some social scientists see the trend as disturbing. To Frank Furendi, a professor at the University of Kent in the UK, the fact that so many adults are pursuing “the thrills of youth” is the evidence that “adulthood has got nothing attractive about it anymore”, he told The New York Times. “That’s actually quite sad. ”

But scientists are probably just worried too much. According to Canadian comic book artist Todd McFarlane, collecting toys could simply be a way for people to express their individuality. “It’s just pop culture stuff. It’s stuff that says, ‘I like a little of this and I like a little of that, ’” he told ABC News. “It’s no big deal.”

So now that over 100 years have passed since Peter Pan, perhaps it’s time to introduce a new “fact”, as stated in the tagline (标语) of the UK fashion brand KIDULT: “Growing old is mandatory (被迫的), but growing up is optional.”

12．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 imply?

A．Something old is not suitable for a new world.  

B．Many adults still have some childlike features.

C．All children grow up as they become adults.   

D．It’s difficult for some children to grow up in today’s world.

13．Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Todd McFarlane is worried too much about collecting toys.

B．Frank Furendi believes that the thrill of youth does not attract adults.

C．Rob Willner believes that the pleasure brought by toys is easier to achieve.

D．Frederique Tutt believes that some adults relieve pressure with children’s toys.

14．What is the writer’s attitude towards the trend of growing kidults?

A．Supportive.  B．Doubtful.  C．Critical.  D．Indifferent.

15．What can be the best title for the passage?

A．Growing up with Peter Pan   B．Toys Sales on the Rise

C．The Rise of a Trend: Kidults   D．Kidults in Fashion Again

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可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to Save Water During a Drought?

The drought is happening because of climate change. California just had its driest year in a century. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a statewide drought emergency, asking all Californians to save water in every way possible. ___16___ , though you can’t save California on your own

Small things can add up. You’ve probably heard these tips before, but consider this a refresher course: Don’t let the water running while you wash dishes in the sink or washing, brushing or shaving. ___17___ . Water outdoor plants in the morning or evening, so you don’t lose as much water to evaporation in the midday sun.

Replace old appliances. How old is your toilet? If it’s from before 1990, it could be using up to 6 gallons per flush. Newer toilets may use as little as 1.28 gallons or less. ___18___ . Upgrading your dishwasher and washing machine and any other water-intensive appliance will also pay savings dividends(红利), in both water and energy costs.

___19___ . Keep an eye on your water bill. If it creeps higher than normal without a good reason, investigate whether you have a leak somewhere. Depending on the type of water meter(仪表)you have, you may be able to monitor the meter with all your water turned off and see whether anything is still moving through your system, ___20___ .

Consider your overall lifestyle of water usage and do everything within your power to use less water. Individual action can make a big change.

第二部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)

第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。

My parents and I never really saw eye to eye on anything. When I was young it was just the ___21___ stuff — the length of my skirt or the movies I wanted to watch. ___22___, as I got older, I found that there was a lot more that we didn’t ___23___ — my choice of friends or what I wanted to study at university.

I went to university in another city at 17. ___24___ home has totally broadened my outlook (看法) on the world and has changed my opinions on lots of ___25___. I’ve encountered many amazing people with different experiences. My circle of friends includes people with ___26___ beliefs, values, cultures and different ways of approaching life. But the great thing is that we respect each other’s ___27___. I’ve learnt to question what I’ve been taught and not always agree just because that is what “everybody else” ___28___ .

When I went home to visit my parents the first couple of times, I found it really hard to ___29___. I found it hard to deal with not being able to ___30___my opinions as freely as I did when I was away from home. It was really upsetting. I used to get angry that my parents weren’t in ___31___ of my opinions. Now, I gradually realize that ___32___ I want my parents to respect what I say, I have to ___33___ their views. While it is ___34___, once I make an effort to respect their values, it is not a ___35___ to get along with my parents.

21．A．major B．useful C．simple D．actual

22．A．Otherwise B．However C．Besides D．Thus

23．A．agree on B．focus on C．work on D．rely on

24．A．Reaching B．Visiting C．Missing D．Leaving

25．A．decisions B．challenges C．issues D．experiences

26．A．secondary B．diverse C．practical D．normal

27．A．interests B．feelings C．attitudes D．viewpoints

28．A．argues B．considers C．exchanges D．battles

29．A．remove B．propose C．tackle D．complain

30．A．voice B．control C．tell D．review

31．A．face B．need C．support D．honor

32．A．unless B．if C．after D．although

33．A．welcome B．protect C．acquire D．develop

34．A．unfortunate B．alarming C．frightening D．tough

35．A．tension B．shock C．breakdown D．struggle

第二节 (共10小题：每小题1. 5分，满分15分)

 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Compared to dogs, cats are usually believed _____36_____(be) less friendly to humans. However, a new study shows that cats bond to us just as _____37_____(strong)as dogs.

Researchers at Oregon State University, in the United States, invited the owners of 117 cats to take a test, _____38_____ is often used to test the bonds dogs have with their human _____39_____(caretaker).

In the six-minute test, cat owners walked into an unfamiliar room with their pets. After two minutes, the owners left the room, _____40_____(leave) the cats alone, which caused the cats to feel _____41_____(stress). When the owners returned two minutes later, about two-thirds of the cats came to greet them. The cats then _____42_____(go) back looking around the room, but still returned to their owners now and then. These cats, the researchers said, saw their owners_____43_____ a source of security in an unfamiliar place. “The more we find out about cats, _____44_____more we're seeing that they are ______45______(society) creatures,” Kristyn Vitale, lead author of the study, said.

第三部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

你校英文报Teens正在庆祝创刊十周年, 请你写一篇短文投稿, 内容包括：

1. 读报的经历；

2. 喜爱的栏目；

3. 期望和祝福。

注意：

1. 写作词数应为80左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

第二节（满分25分）

阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。

A MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE

The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mother’s Day. How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast and chicken porridge. They had watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly what to do.

The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a.m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next, Jeff turned on the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenna threw the burnt piece into the sink and put in the other slice of bread. This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely.

Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid starting to shake. The next minute, the porridge boiled over and put out the fire. Jenna panicked. Thankfully, Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly. But the stove was a mess now. Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeff’s hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear! The piece of bread in the pan had turned black as well.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

参考答案

1-5 CABDA      6-10 CCAAC      11-15 BBDAC      16-20 BGDCF

21-25 CBADC    26-30 BDBCA     31-35 CBADD

36 to be    37 strongly    38 which    39 caretakers    40 leaving   41stressed  42 went    43 as       44 the     45 social

46.

Teens and Me

It has been 10 years since Teens was founded. In my memory, it is Teens that accompanies me through my whole high school. When feeling depressed, I often choose to enjoy the novel part which includes a lot of imaginative stories. These stories can relieve my stress and broaden my horizon. Besides, I even submitted my own fiction to Teens. Refused as I was, I still received some great encouragement, which gives me confidence to be a writer.

I do expect Teens can publish more classic works and have a promising future.

47.

As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared. Father’s appearing was like a savior to the two children. Under the guidance of their father, they took positive actions and started all over again. They made the bread and then went on cooking porridge. Father helped them adjust the fire, which was the key to success. It was all right this time. Delicious breakfast was ready. How happy they were!

The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up. When their mother saw the delicious and perfect breakfast in front of her, she was very surprised. It was not only the gift, but the love of the children for her that moved her very much. The two children could finish cooking a breakfast, which she didn’t expect. The children said loudly, “Happy Mother’s Day!” Mother hugged them tightly and kissed them again and again.