2022-2023学年广东省深圳市光明区高三上学期1月期末英语试题

深圳市光明区2023届高三上学期1月第二次模拟考试

英语试卷

2023.1

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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)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

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B.£18.99.

C.£99.

D.£180.

2. What is special about Tutorful?

A. It has no age limit.

B. It offers free trial.

C.It is free of charge.

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3.Which platform best suits a Scottish learner?

A.EdPlace.

B.Tutorful.

C.Your Favorite Teacher.

D.BBC Bitesize.

B

Working out which colleges to apply for can be one of the most difficult decisions any high schooler can face，but Alena got it all out of the way early as she's only 13 and already has her medical school offer.

The application process for the medical school was“super stressful”，but she was adamant to follow her dreams regardless of what anyone said，even if it was“no”.“If I could say anything to another little girl that looks like me: never stop believing and don't give up on your dreams just because somebody tells you ‘no'.You can do anything that you put your mind and your heart to," she said.

Alena is the youngest African American person to get into a US medicalschool，and the second-youngest person overall.

Alena didn't just wake up one day and decide to go to the medical school while in middle school—she's a child genius. By the time she was 11 she'd already taken several high school courses. When Alena turned 12，she graduated from high school and is currently enrolled (注册) in online classes at Arizona State University.

If all goes to plan for Alena, she'll start studying to be a doctor at age 15，in 2024，and graduate when she's 18 when other kids her age are preparing for their freshmen year at college. Although she's so young, age is“not a big deal”to her and she is just a normal kid.

She explained,“I'm in honors choir, I'm in cheerleading and I play soccer. I hang out at the mall with my friends like a 13-year-old does, and I also go to the movies and go swimming with them. I'm very structured and very disciplined.”

4. Why does the author mention the high schoolers' college application?

A. To show how fortunate Alena is.

B. To explain high schoolers' difficult life.

C. To present preferences of high schoolers.

D. To stress how unusual Alena is to get the offer.

5. What does the underlined word“adamant”in paragraph 2 mean?

A. Determined.

B. Qualified.

C. Innocent.

D. Patient,

6. What can be inferred about Alena?

A. She is now studying in a high school.

B. She is taking online university classes.

C. She will become a doctor at the age of 15.

D. She is the youngest to get into a US medical school.

7. Which of the following can best describe Alena's life?

A. Stressful but hopeful.

B. Cheerful but meaningless.

C. Rich and colorful.

D. Simple and free.

C

Robots come in many shapes and sizes. But perhaps the most interesting and acceptable are the ones that look the most like humans. These human-like Robots—or humanoids—are used for a variety of purposes. They are programmed to handle tasks that are normally carried out by humans.Employers prefer these mechanical devices for many reasons: they are capable of working in an environment that is dangerous for humans; they don't get distracted or need to take breaks; they don't request vacation time or ask to leave an hour early.

Researchers at the University of Arkansas in the United States say that the mobile robots they have created are ideal for the job of hospital attendants. These mobile robots, known as HelpMates, store a detailed map of the hospital in their memory. They are mobile and are programmed to avoid things and people in their way. The robots’ sensors (传感器) can detect a human's approach and quickly get out of the way. Unlike humans, these robots cannot climb staircases. But, yes, they know how to press a button for the lift. They travel up the floors in style!

Researchers at a Massachusetts university have gone a step further. They are creating a robot that can constantly change its shape according to the task it  has to do. These robots are called polymorphic robots.

How does the robot change its form any number of times? There is a 3D printer placed inside the robot. This printer uses a nozzle(喷嘴) to build up layers of thermoplastic to create the desired shape. Thermoplastic is a kind of plastic that softens upon heating and hardens when cooled. The entire process of changing form in this manner is called the rapid prototyping technology. Once the robot has performed its task, it can be melted (融化) down. Its thermoplastic parts can then be recycled into another useful tool by the 3D printer.

8. Why do employers prefer robots to human workers?

A. Robots take the shape of humans.

B. Robots are good at time-consuming tasks.

C. Robots are better adapted to dangerous conditions.

D. Robots help to prevent human workers from taking breaks.

9. How do HelpMates travel between floors?

A. By taking the lift.

B. With the aid of humans.

C. With the help of sensors.

D. By transforming into another form.

10. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us about the robot?

A. Its major function.

B. Its operating principle.

C. Its various shapes.

D. Its working temperature.

11. Where can the text be found?

A. In a research paper.

B. In a medical journal.

C. In a financial newspaper.

D. In a science magazine.

D

A new UK-based study on the effects of artificial light on local insect populations found that light pollution from street lamps disturbs insect behavior, leading to an overall loss of insects.

“We found that street lighting strongly reduced moth (飞蛾) population compared with unlit sites... and affected moth development," the study stated.

The study's results apply to a localized level and cannot be used to determine whether national-level populations are declining due to light pollution. However, it adds further weight to existing research on how light pollution affects ecosystems and biodiversity hotspots and highlights the need to shift to alternatives in artificial light that would tone down these effects.

The effects on insect populations are wide- ranging. More specifically, artificial light affects how moths lay their eggs and puts them at a higher risk of being spotted by predators ( 捕食性动物). It also affects moths’ feeding behavior, which subsequently leads to declines in their population too. Light pollution thus joins a host of factors, such as climate change and deforestation,as one of the determinants of insect population decline.

While previous studies examined the effects of lighting on bats and other vertebrates, this study focused on their prey—creatures lower down in the food chain—and, as a result, complementing (补充) previous studies. Therefore,the study is concerning because it suggests an alarming loss of insects caused by artificial light, which will have far-reaching consequences for all the wildlife and ecosystems that depend on them.

Moreover, white light-emitting diodes (LEDs) were found to have the worst impact on local insects and ecosystem processes. The researchers thus call for shifting away from white LEDs or employing processes such as motion sensors to make the lights less bright and changing colors and filters to avoid the negative impacts. If the findings of the study are anything to go by，local

insect ecosystems will suffer considerable consequences- which will, in turn,affect the wildlife that depends on them and, ultimately，could perhaps even upset agricultural balances.

12. What can we learn about the new study?

A. It is conducted on a local basis.

B. It highlights the value of artificial light.

C. It focuses on the preservation of insects.

D. It matters more than the existing research,

13. What effect does artificial light have on moths?

A. It may put them in danger.

B. It prevents them from feeding.

C. It may lead to their extinction.

D. It disables them from laying eggs.

14. What do the researchers advise us to do with the LEDs?

A. To shift to green alternatives.

B. To adopt brighter colors and filters.

C. To avoid adopting white-light LEDs.

D. To replace them with motion sensors.

15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A. Artificial Light and Wildlife Protection

B. Light Pollution and the Endangered Species

C. Artificial Light Has Negative Effects on Agriculture

D. Light Pollution from Street Lights Could Drive Insect Loss

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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Although the“no better time than now”idea makes some sense when it comes to forming good habits, the fact of the matter is that your willpower is limited.   16   If stressed, or otherwise not in a normal daily routine, you'll find it much harder to keep up with a good habit.

Habits are something that is deeply rooted in our behavior._  17  Similarly,starting up a good habit is going to take a lot of work and conditioning. If you try to take on too much at once, you are probably setting yourself up for failure. So focus on just one good habit for now and move on to the others later.

While your goal may be to end up doing something every day ( like，say,exercising), it's unlikely that you' re going to be able to reach that goal right from the start. It's going to take time and willpower to condition yourself.  18  Start building up that good habit gradually for a more successful habit forming.

  19  If you can set a different goal each week or so，you can motivate yourself without getting upset. Try exercising just two or three days the first week, then set a slightly higher goal for the next week, and so on. As you get more used to the act of exercising during the day, it'll become easier for you to work toward your end goal of working out every day.  20  The more consistently you can stick with it, the more you'll want to keep going.

A. Once you do，keep it up.

B. You are expected to start small.

C. It is important to set goals for yourself.

D. This is why quitting a bad habit is so hard.

E. You can do anything if you put your mind to it.

F. Thus, don't beat yourself up if you miss days at the beginning.

G. Considering this, it's better to wait until your life is in order before starting.

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入空白处的最佳选项。

I have been a librarian for over thirty years. Our library is a relatively big one in our town but when the pandemic ( 流行病)   21  ，our service was limited to collecting books outside the library without getting out of the car.Our state considered us essential. People for the most part were  22  about it, and we had many borrowers coming to collect books every day. The absolute

best  23  ，though, was one who came every Monday.

She would  24  ，and when we came out, she would always have a smile and try to make

  25  .This girl would   26  borrow ten to twenty books every week and  27  them promptly (准时地) every Monday. The  28  thing was that the books she borrowed came in various   29  : some days they would be mysteries and sometimes classics or non-fiction.

Six months later, when we eventually got back to normal, she was there with a big plate of cookies from the local bakery and a  30   with beautifully handwritten words to express how much she   31  our efforts. I asked her if she was reading all those books，because honestly, we were always  32  . She laughed, saying“I read some of them, but I didn't want the   33  to go under during the health crisis, so I   34   if I could get as many books as I could  35  ，they would see that this was a necessary thing.”

I admit my eyes were a little teary. And now she still comes and gets that many every week.

21. A. ended  B. settled  C. hit  D. disappeared

22. A. enthusiastic B. understanding C. worried  D. annoyed

23. A. shopper  B. assistant  C. relative  D. regular

24. A. drive up  B. throw up  C. stand out  D. hang out

25. A. sense  B. money  C. dinner  D. conversation

26. A. secretly  B. carefully  C. constantly  D. directly

27. A. donate  B. return  C. talk about  D. pay for

28. A. silly  B. odd  C. hard  D. natural

29. A. types  B. colors C. shapes  D. tastes

30. A. card B. book C. screen D. diary

31. A. needed B. expected C. welcomed D. appreciated

32. A. anxious B. serious C. curious D. nervous

33. A. market B. library C. store D. state

34. A. inquired B. regretted C. figured D. doubted

35. A. checked out B. given away C. sold out D. put away

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词的正确形式。

You can call it a fitness trend or a mindfulness practice or a bit of both. But what 36  (exact) is forest bathing? The term emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological (生理上的) and psychological exercise  37  (call) shinrin-yoku (“ forest bathing" or“taking in the forest atmosphere”). The purpose was twofold: to offer an eco-treatment to tech burnout  38   inspire people to reconnect with and protect the country's forests.

The Japanese quickly accepted this form of eco-treatment. In the 1990s,researchers  39  (begin) studying the physiological benefits of forest bathing，providing the science to support  40

we innately(与生俱来地)know: time spent immersed (沉浸) in nature is good for  41  (we). While Japan is credited with the term shinrin-yoku, the concept at the heart of the practice   42   (be) not new. Many cultures have long recognized the  43  (important) of nature to human health.

Forest bathing is not just for the wilderness-lover; the practice can be as simple as walking in any  44   ( nature) environment and connecting with what is around you. For more systematic experience, you can join trained guides for a thoughtful two-hour eco-treatment journey.

第三部分  写作(共两节，满分 40分)

第一节  (满分15分)

假定你是李华，你校开设了中国文学选修课，你的交换生好友Richard写邮件向你寻求选课建议。请给他写一封回信，建议他选修中国古典诗歌。内容包括：

1.你的理由；

2.学习建议；

3.愿意提供帮助。

参考词汇：选修课optional course  中国古典诗歌classical Chinese poetry

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。

One day last June, I picked my son up from afterschool care to take him to the second of his twice-weekly boxing classes. He was tired and hungry and didn't feel like going.“Can you drive me to the dam (大坝)，Mom? I want to find something fun there," he begged. The Colliery Dam is a pleasant attraction in our town. Beautiful big trees with birds calling, a freshwater reservoir (水

库) filled with fish, and acres of paths to wander. But I insisted I had decided that it was important that he finish what he started, and that it was equally important to teach him that sometimes we have to do things even when we don't feel like it.

Effectively, I was ignoring an eight-year-old's request for some rest. He went to school five days a week, as well as before and afterschool care; he had a tutor once a week, two boxing classes and gymnastics on the weekend.However, I felt it justified in that he's a very active boy and needs ways to get out all his energy.

But on this particular day, he was not going to let me ignore his feelings, however hard I tried. He even declared that he would never go to the boring boxing classes and instead take the painting courses he had been longing for. As usual, I rejected, claiming that's an activity for girls. As we got in the hot car for a 15-minute drive to boxing， he returned to a three year-old- - -he screamed

and cried and kicked my seat.

We pulled into the parking lot，both of us worn out, annoyed and angry.My son took off his seat belt and curled (蜷缩) into a ball on the floor. What was I doing? Why was I so determined that he go to boxing? Was I worried that his absence would reflect badly on me as a parent somehow? Wouldn't it actually teach him that I heard he was tired and hungry and needed a break and that it was just as well that boys took painting classes?“Put on your seat belt,"I said. “We're going to the dam.

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。