2023届江西省九江十校高三上学期第二次联考英语试题

江西省“九江十校”2023届高三第二次联考

英  语

本试卷由四个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。考试时间120分钟，满分150分。

考生注意事项：

1.答题前，考生务必在试题卷、答题卡规定的地方填写自己的姓名、座位号。

2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

3.考试结束，务必将试题卷和答题卡一并上交。

第一部分  听力（共两节，满分30分）

回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。

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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 sport are the speakers playing now？

A.Badminton.             B.Tennis.                   C.Ping-pong.

2.What does the man visit foreign countries mainly for？

A.Working for his boss.     B.Exploring different cultures.  C.Hiking in beautiful mountains.

3.Where does the conversation probably take place？

A.In a shop.               B.On the street.              C.At a police station.

4.What is the man worried about？

A.Waiting in a long line.     B.Losing the sweater.         C.Being cold.

5.What are the speakers mainly talking about？

A.Teen magazines.          B.Weight problems.          C.Positive stories.

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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，各小题给出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 conversation mainly about？

A.How to ask questions in an interview.

B.How to look smart in an interview.

C.How to be relaxed in an interview.

7.What does the woman suggest the man do？

A.Prepare more for the interview. B.Dress smartly and be polite.  C.Walk into the room slowly. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8.How can the woman unlock the door？

A.With her face.               B.With a key.                C.With her phone.

9.Where are the speakers？

A.At a shop.                   B.In an office.              C.At the woman’s house.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.What will the woman's speech mainly be about?

A.Greenhouse gas.              B.Wind power.             C.Coal resources.

11.What is the woman worried about？

A.Expressing wrong facts.

B.Forgetting her speech.

C.Missing the bus to the Wolf Hall.

12.When will the speech begin？

A.At 3:30 p.m.                 B.At 4:00 p.m.             C.At 6:00 p.m.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13.What is the conversation mainly about？

A.The rules of the computer lab.

B.The location of the computer lab.

C.The history of the computer lab.

14.What was built lately？

A.A reading room.              B.A break room.           C.A coffee shop.

15.How far in advance should the lab users book a computer？

A.At least 3 hours.              B.At least 6 hours.         C.At least 24 hours.

16.What does the woman think of the time limit in the end？

A.It seems strict.                B.It seems unfair.          C.It seems reasonable.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.What can we learn from the article in 2017？

A.People’s interest in smartphones.

B.People’s fears of screen time.

C.People’s doubt about science.

18.What were other researchers concerned？

A.That the method was wrong.

B.That the data was not enough.

C.That the results might be misleading.

19.Why were the results different？

A.The scientists applied different sets of data.

B.The scientists focused on different situations.

C.The scientists surveyed different groups of people.

20.What aspect should people pay more attention to according to the findings in 2019?

A.What contents on kids' phones are.

B.Whether children should be allowed to use phones.

C.How much time kids should spend on their phones.

第二部分  阅读理解（共两节，共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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Tobacco use is one of the main risk factors for a number of stubborn diseases,including cancer, lung diseases and cardiovascular（心血管的）diseases.On World No-Tobacco Day 2022，make your health a priority and quit smoking, second-hand smoke in particular!

World No-Tobacco Day

World No-Tobacco Day is celebrated every year on31 May. This event, which was launched by the World Health Organization(WHO),has been observed each year since 1989 to raise awareness of the health problems that tobacco use can cause.

What is Second-Hand Smoke？

Second-hand smoke, or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) , occurs when non-smokers breathe in other people’s tobacco smoke. The WHO states that second-hand smoke is responsible for 600，000 premature（早产的）deaths per year. Children exposed to second-hand smoke are more likely to suffer diseases like asthma，ear infections,pneumonia and bronchitis.

While the consequence of smoking may seem far-off,they should be taken seriously.The WHO states that tobacco use is responsible for more than 6 million deaths every year,which is more than HIV/AIDS,TB and malaria combined.

What are the Health Benefits if I Stop Smoking？

·Within 20 minutes your heart rate and blood pressure will drop,and in 12 hours the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.

·Your circulation improves and your lung function increases within two to 12 weeks.

·Coughing and shortness of breath decreases within one to nine months. (Click for more information:https://www.western cape.gov.za/)

Where Can I Get Help to Stop Smoking？

21.Why is World No-Tobacco Day celebrated？

A.To cut down the profits of tobacco trade.

B.To raise public awareness of green living.

C.To highlight health problems caused by smoke.

D.To educate the younger generation about crises.

22.Why should people avoid second-hand smoke？

A.It has a higher death rate.B.Tobacco use leads to AIDS.

C.Most smokers suffer heart attacks. D.Children are more likely to smoke.

23.Which help can only be available by phone？

A.Smokenders.B.National Quit Line.

C.Harmony Addictions Clinic.D.Stop Smoking Easily.

B

King Canute couldn't stop the ocean's tide from rolling in—can Africa hold back the desert？That’s certainly what the continent is tying to do with its proposed "Great Green Wall, 800km (almost 5,00 miles) worth of trees that officials hope will stop the advancement of the Sahara Desert, which has been rapidly expanding southward.

The idea was introduced in the 1970s when the once-rich region turned barren（贫瘠的）due to climate change and intensive land use. But it's not a new idea; China has its own desert vegetation project to hold back the Gobi Desert! Thanks to the Chinese plan, the African project aims to plant 100 million hectares of trees by 2030 across the entire Africa.The initiative is a decade in, and around 15% completed, and there have already been benefits for many communities and wildlife. It's bringing life back to the continent's degraded landscapes at an unprecedented scale, providing not only food security and jobs but a reason to stay for the millions who live along its path.

The creators of the wall hope it will bring an urgently needed solution to the threats facing the African continent, creating 10 million jobs in rural areas, as well as preventing 250 million tons of carbon. The initiative is Africa-driven, which for those on the continent, is vital, and may hold the key to success.“The Great Green Wall…is about ownership, and that has been the failure of development aid because people were never identified with it,”said Elvis Paul Tangam, African Union Commissioner for the Sahara and Sahel Great Green Wall Initiative.“But this time they identify.This is the very thing of us！”

The wall may seem like a moonshot,but all the best ideas usually are. As Thomas Sankara, former president of Burkina Faso said in 1985,“You can not carry out fundamental change without a certain degree of madness.The courage to turn your back on the old formulas,the courage to invent the future.”

24.What does Africa’s“Great Green Wall”aim for？

A.Offering more jobs for locals.            B.Stopping the expansion of desert.

C.Creating a harmonious society.            D.Improving African landscapes.

25.Where did Africa got the inspiration？

A.From their practices of planting trees.      B.From the process of stopping flooding.

C.From China's success in desert control.     D.From Africans' wisdom and hard work.

26.What does“us”underlined in Paragraph 3 refer to？

A.African Unions.    B.All advocates.     C.Land owners.     D.All Africans.

27.How does Thomas Sankara feel about the initiative？

A.Daring.          B.Effortless.          C.Critical.          D.Doubtful.

C

Well, to pick up where we left off last time.I'm certain that you know all too well the dangers hiding on the World Wide Web. And whether it's for schoolwork, entertainment, or just socializing with friends, the Internet will surely be a major part of your child’s life.So,it's important to secure their online stays.

It's not the easiest thing,but keeping open lines of communication is primary.Let them know they can share their online activities with you. Talk to them about their online presence as early as possible,ideally before they begin to use email, social media, or a smartphone. Discuss what they find interesting online and learning from them about popular websites and apps; this will create understanding and allow you to identify potential risks.

Next,monitor without spying. Most kids learn to understand boundaries,like respecting others' personal space,or not opening the cookie jar without asking.Internet use is no different.It's helpful for kids to have ground rules as to which websites they can visit,which apps they can use, and what they can share online. Remind them that if they feel uneasy with anything that occurs online, they need to alert an adult immediately.

How you handle your kids' internet usage will depend in large part on their age. There are sites and browsing tools meant for younger kids,such as YouTube Kids,which aims to provide a safe online experience for children.Older kids may be allowed more freedom since they want to network and need to use the internet for information-gathering.But you can set boundaries that feel right for you. Just limit access appropriately.

Allowing your children to make good decisions online teaches them responsibility, shows that you trust them,and reminds them that rules may be tightened if they disobey them.Stay tuned. 28.What might be talked about last time？

A.The history of the World Wide Web.       B.How the Internet influences people.

C.The potential dangers of the Internet.       D.What information the Internet offers.

29.What does Paragraph 2 suggest people do？

A.Never be narrow-minded.                B.Communicate effectively.

C.Share personal information.               D.Identify with your children.

30.What does“alert”underlined in Paragraph 3 mean？

A.Inform.           B.Reveal.             C.Look after.           D.Tell off.

31.What is the best title for the text？

A.What Is Hidden on the Net？              B.How to Make Online Stays？

C.Be a Smarter Internet User                D.Keep Your Kids Safe Online

D

Whether it's a tricky math problem or an unexpected bill,daily life is full of stressful experiences. Previous studies have suggested dogs might pick up on human emotions,possibly through smell,but questions remained over whether they could detect stress and if this could be done through odor（气味）.

Clara Wilson is a PhD student at Queen’s University Belfast and first author of a new research.He and colleagues report how they first constructed a stand bearing three containers,each lid with a hole.They were able to train four dogs to indicate the container holding a particular breath and sweat sample,even when the line-up included unused gauze（纱布），samples from another person，or samples from the same person taken at a different time of day.Then the team turned to breath and sweat samples collected from 36 people asked to count backwards from 9,000 in units of 17.The participants reported feeling stressed by the task and, for the 27 who carried it out in the laboratory,their blood pressure and heart rate rose.

The dogs were taught to pick out samples taken just after the task from a line-up that included two containers holding unused gauze. The researchers then tested whether the dogs could do the same when the line-up included unused gauze and samples taken from the same participant just before the task,when they were more relaxed.Each set of samples was shown to a single dog in 20 trials.The results reveal that the dogs chose the“stressed”sample in 675 out of the 720 trials.

“While it is unclear what chemicals the dogs were picking up on,the study has definitively proven that people,when they have a stress response,their odor profile changes,”said Wilson, adding the findings could prove useful when training service dogs,such as those that support people with post-traumatic stress disorder（创伤后应激障碍）.

32.The first paragraph is mainly written to_______.

A.argue a dog-related statement            B.introduce a stress-based research

C.analyze causes of stress in daily life       D.explain why previous studies failed

33.What does Paragraph 2 imply？

A.Humans may produce odor when stressed.  B.Unused gauze is the key to the experiment.

C.Stress is characterized with heartbeats.     D.Researchers are good at training dogs.

34.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3？

A.Dogs are well-informed.                 B.Dogs play their role well.

C.Dogs prefer unused gauze.               D.Dogs can smell stress out.

35.In which part of a newspaper can we probably see this text?

A.Pet world.        B.Green planet.        C.Science and life.       D.Art and 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

During the process of learning English,we students are bound to run across a variety of difficulties.When I was in senior high school, vocabulary was the biggest headache for me.There were always a sea of new words for me to cope with. Apparently, I couldn't interpret the hidden meaning of a complex sentence,much less a well-written text.Worse still, I couldn't memorize the new words.___36___Hopefully,he offered me some important suggestions,which have helped me out.Here are some practical tips I'd like to share with you.

Read more.___37___Be consistent.As well as improving your vocabulary,you'll also keep updated and backdated,your general knowledge will increase,and you'll be an intelligent, well- rounded person.

___38___Dive in.Read entries for words you aren't yet familiar with.This requires the ownership of a quality dictionary to make it more interesting,so look for a dictionary that has lengthy explanations on the origins and uses of words,as these will go a long way to help you remember the word and enjoy using your dictionary.

Try to guess the words in context. When you see an unfamiliar word, do not skip over it impatiently. Try to puzzle out its possible meaning in the context of the sentence,then look it up in the dictionary and confirm its definition.___39___

As for memorizing the words,figure out the spelling rules and classify them in chunks.

Learning is endless.To be a lifelong learner definitely requires a lot. ___40___Creating habits to help us learn and use the most accurate words in our language will make it easier to communicate, write,and think.

A.Read the dictionary.

B.A dictionary counts.

C.Later,I turned to my English teacher for help.

D.This is the most effective way for me，I should say！

E.As a result,I was much troubled by my limited vocabulary.

F.But we can become a learned person by building our vocabulary.

G.Try to read at least one book and several magazines every week.

第三部分  英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节  完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共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，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

My daughter Beth bought me two beautifully carved wooden butterflies for my 56th birthday.I hung them in___41___places on my walls.When I see them,those good memories will  ___42___fill my mind.

My mom died when I was only 25.Beth had___43___memories of her grandma since she was only 3-year-old.I tried to___44___it by telling her stories of Grandma. Each time I did, I could see there was a little ___45___in Beth's eyes.

One day when she was seven or so,we were___46___on the playground. Beth suddenly said how much she ___47___not having her grandma around.I was___48__and told her,“Grandma loves you very much. She ___49___over us from Heaven. Maybe she is now riding on the back of a___50___to come down and get a___ 51___look at us.”Just at that moment,a butterfly appeared,  ___52___around Beth’s face and then flew away.We both laughed with our hearts___53___of love and joy.

Since that moment,both Beth and I seem to___54___butterflies like flowers.Whenever we are___55___, they seem to fly around us, take a good look, and then fly away.Each time it ___56___ us of my mom’s love. When there are no___57___of any kind during the coldest months,I can__58__the two beautiful wooden butterflies.They make me realize that we are  59in this life.Perhaps the best way to remember,__60__, is to be a reminder of love yourself.

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。

In ancient times, Chinese ancestors liked to steam or boil food. It was difficult for them to use spoons to get vegetables in the soup.So they 61.______(clever)invented chopsticks to pick up food.Development of chopstick has experienced a long history. Chopsticks only became two sticks of the same 62.______(long) in the Shang Dynasty(16th-1lth century BC).

As chopsticks feature the coming of civilization to food culture, the invention also 63. _____ (have) many scientific theories：The lever（杠杆）principle of mechanics is applied into practice. The point 64.______ two sticks crossed is the pivot（支点）of the lever.An interesting experiment shows that many joints and muscles are being exercised 65.______ you use it.They certainly make you cleverer, 66.______（do） they？

Chopsticks are small but they 67._______(admire) by many people in the world. Nowadays, chopsticks serve many new functions besides tableware. For example, you can buy a pair as a gift to your friends and relatives.In Chinese,it reads kuaizi,68._______(mean) to have sons soon, so a newly-married couple will be very happy to accept it as their wedding gift. Skillful artists paint beautiful scenery on chopsticks 69. ______(make)them like fine artworks.Many people love to collect them too. Many foreigners are interested in 70.______puzzled about how to use it.They need to practice a lot.

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（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词。

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。

While leaving a shop,I heard a conversation between a staff member and a lady, whom was looking to enter the shop with her dog.A staff member was apologizing that the dog not permitted to enter—it wasn't a support dog. The lady turned to leave out. I called out to her to wait and offer to look after the dog. She was surprised, and half joking asked if I was going to steal her dog. I told her I was a pet lover either. I then spent lovely 20 minutes get to know Baxter while its owner took his time to do the shopping. How a wonderful experience！

第二节  书面表达（共1题，满分25分）

假定你是李华。上周你校学生会举办了一次“中国茶文化宣传”活动，除了用视频和图片的方式来介绍茶文化以外，还邀请了专家开展专题讲座，活动效果明显，深受好评。请你就本次活动为校报英语专栏写一篇报道。

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

英语参考答案

第一部分：

1-5BACBA   6-10 CAACC  11-15 ABABC  16-20 CBCBA

第二部分：

第一节：

21-25 CABBC   26-30 DACBA   31-35 DBADC

第二节：

36-40 CGADF

第三部分：

第一节：

41-45BCABD   46-50 CACBD   51-55 ADACB  56-60 DABCD

第二节：

61.cleverly  62.length       63.has      64.where    65.when/while /as/if

66.don't     67.are admired  68.meaning  69.to make  70.but

第四部分：

第一节：

第二节：

Possible version

Last Wednesday afternoon,a tea-themed promotion organized by the Students' Union was staged in the school art center.

As is well known, tea is commonly seen in Chinese people's daily life. It is also an important part of socialization and ceremonies such as weddings and sacrifices. Accordingly, the event, mainly using videos and pictures, focused on the history of tea, as well as traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China. Also, related lectures were given by some tea experts. There was even a small tea-stand for visitors to have a taste of tea,attracting a lot of students.

Such activity was well-received by students. And they wish that more culture-themed activities could be presented on campus so as to have a better understanding of our traditional culture.

【听力录音原文】

Text 1

M: In this lesson, I want you to improve your tennis techniques. To start with, aim the ball at this target. Remember,it's a bit like badminton as you need to get the ball over the net.

W:I know.I played ping-pong for several years when I was little.

Text 2

W: I love to hike in beautiful mountains when I go abroad. But mainly, I visit new countries to explore people's traditions,foods,and backgrounds.

M:You're lucky.I don't have many chances to travel overseas. If I do, the trips are mostly required by my boss.

Text 3

M: We've gathered all the information we can.Here are five photos of different men. Can you recognize which one stole your bag in the shop?

W: That one.I remember his face perfectly because I saw him on the street.

M: Thank you, madam. He will be caught immediately. Text 4

W: Should I bring a sweater to the concert?I don't want to get cold while we are standing in line. M: No. You won't have anywhere to put it once we get inside,and you wouldn't want to lose it. Text 5

W: When I was a teenager,the magazines I read were full of photos of super thin models and tips for how to lose weight. It was a really bad influence on me. But I do think they've improved.

M: Yeah, they seem to feature more intelligent, positive stories nowadays.

Text 6

M:I have an interview tomorrow.Do you know any good interview techniques for staying calm?

W: Take a deep breath before you go into the room.

M:But what about when they are asking me questions?

W: Always take a moment and think about what you are going to say.

 M: Won't they think I'm being too slow or impolite?

W: No, they will think you're being thoughtful and smart. And research the company in advance. M: OK.I really want this job, but I'm so nervous.

W: it's like anything else. The more you do, the easier it becomes.

Text 7

M: How did you open the door?I didn't see you use a key.

W: Oh, that's my new front door lock. It only opens if it can see my face.

M: How does that work?Do you have to download a program for your phone?

W:No,just my face.It's a cool piece of technology that I bought from a shop nearby. See this small screen by the front door? It takes a photo and checks on its system to see whether it's me or not. M: What? And if it realizes it's you,it just opens up?

W: Yes! Plus it has a security camera. So, even if I'm in my office,I can see everything happens in front of my house through it.

M: That's amazing!

Text 8

M: I've heard that you will give a speech tomorrow. What is it about?

W: Actually, it is a series of speeches on environment protection. I will be the first one to talk about coal resources. And then my colleagues will continue to introduce greenhouse gas and wind power.

M: Wow, sounds like a big project. Are you nervous?

W: Yes.I'm very concerned that all my facts should be correct,so I'd like you to ask me questions. M: I'm no expert. But I'll listen and ask about anything that doesn't seem clear.

W: Thanks. By the way, would you like to come tomorrow?

M: What time will it start?

W:It will begin at 4:00 p.m.and end at 6:00 p.m.at the Wolf Hall.

M: Great.My last class will finish at 3:30 p.m.I can take the bus to the hall directly after that.

W: It will be perfect to see you there. Now let's get started!Text 9

M: So, is this your first time in this computer lab?

W: Yes, since the old one was removed and rebuilt from the ground up.

M: OK, today we'll just go over some of the basic rules while you are studying in here. First, no food or drink. Not even a bottle of water.

W: That's very different from the old rules,and it sounds very strict.

M: It does, because some people have already knocked over coffee on the computers.

W: So what if I need a drink or a snack?

M: You can go to the break room which was built for this purpose recently.

W: OK. What other rules should I know about?

M: You need to book the machines at least a day in advance. And you can only book them up to three hours as well.

W: But what if I'm working on an important project? Can I make it to six hours?

M: Everyone's project is important. This rule means everyone gets a chance to use them.

W:That seems fair.Any other rules?

M: Yes, the books in the comer can't be taken home. You can only read them here.

W:OK,got it.

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W: Ever since the world's first smartphone came out, people have been spending more and more time looking at their mobile phone screens.In 2017,an article reported that the longer time teenagers spent on screens, the greater chance they would feel anxious. This and other similar findings have brought great fears of a generation lost to smartphones.

But other researchers began to worry that such direct results wrongly represented the data. Scientists from Oxford University applied a different method to research on the same data. Their results showed no strong relationship between teenagers' well-being and the use of digital technology. How can the same sets of numbers lead to such different results? Is it really bad for kids to spend longer screen time?In fact,the answer depends on what the situation is.

In 2019, researchers from the Oxford Internet Institute pointed out some surprising findings. It's good for kids to spend a proper amount of time on electronic products each day. These findings also show that some other aspects of screen time are far more important.For example,the contents shown on screens, and parents' guidance on the use.