2023届福建省泉州市鲤城区福建省泉州第五中学一模英语试题

泉州五中2023届高中毕业班适应性检测（一）

英 语 试 题

考试时间：2023年 5 月 30 日

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第二部分  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

Top Exhibitions to See in London in 2023

Architectural: Vanishing Points

While we like to think of architecture existing purely in the real world, emerging designers and architects are using platforms like Instagram to create structures in the virtual world. This collection of works, which range from the practical to the fantastical, are all by architects who have gathered significant social media followings.

In the Digital Universe at ROCA London. 8 February—31 July, free.

Flowery: Orchids

This annual festival is back in bloom (开花), this time inspired by the beauty and biodiversity of Cameroon. Just like previous years, the orchids are spread throughout the various zones of the Princess of Wales conservatory and accompanied by sculptures that are just as colourful as the flowers on display.

At Kew Gardens. 4 February —5 March, &16.50—entrance to the gardens included.

Female Abstraction: Action, Gesture, Paint

Art history has often shone a light on the men of Abstract Expressionism, such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. Well, now’s the time to let the most important women of the movement take the limelight in an exhibition that includes works by American artists such as Lee Krasner and Helen Frankenthaler, but spreads the net wider to include the female abstract artists from Europe, Asia and the wider world, with whom most of us will be unfamiliar.

At Whitechapel Gallery. 9 February—7 May, £ 16.50—concessions available.

Powerful Portraits (肖像): Alice Neel

The largest UK exhibition to date of American painter Alice Neel’s work will bring together her figurative pieces from across her 60-year career. Neel went against the popular grain by painting figures when abstract works were most popular, and she painted subjects that other artists ignored — pregnant women, labour leaders, black children, civil rights activists and strange performers. It’s high time we had a major show of her work in London, and the Barbican has duly provided.

At Barbican Art Gallery. 16 February—21 May, & 18.

21．Which of the following exhibitions is held once a year?

A．Flowery: Orchids.                  B．Powerful Portraits: Alice Neel.

C．Architectural: Vanishing Points.       D．Female Abstraction: Action, Gesture, Paint.

22．When can visitors appreciate Lee Krasner’s works?

A．On February 8.  B．On January 7. C．On April 7. D．On May 8.

23．What can we learn about the artist Alice Neel?

A．She is 60 years old now.

B．Her works didn’t follow the trend.

C．She often ignored some common subjects.

D．She is the most popular American painter in the UK.

B

When Roosevelt was a kid, his doctors claimed that he was too weak to live a normal life like most children of his age. They strongly recommended him to avoid participation in any physical activities, fearing that it could worsen his health condition and potentially lead to his death. Their opinions implied that he would face up to a life full of all kinds of limitations. Instead of permitting their limiting beliefs about what he could do and achieve, he chose to live a meaningful life.

Despite his doctors’ strong suggestions that he remain inactive, he didn’t want to be a carefree observer of the world as it passed him by. He was determined to force himself to be active. Roosevelt had daily adventures in the woods as a boy.

He continued to play sports when he got to college. In fact, he didn’t just play, but he excelled in both boxing and rowing, both of which require astonishing levels of strength and endurance. When Roosevelt graduated from college, his doctors were still not completely sure about his health condition. They still believed that he would be putting himself in serious danger, because his heart problems had not improved. They firmly believed that it would be best to find a desk job for him after completing a college degree. Once again, Roosevelt decided to challenge himself to his physical limits by living an extremely energetic adult life. In about every field he took part, he would aim to push his physical limits. Impressively, he was excellent as an explorer, a hunter, an author, a soldier and a politician.

Eventually, Roosevelt went beyond the mistaken limitation upon him and lived an amazing life.

24．What would happen if Roosevelt followed his doctors’ suggestions?

A．He would live a meaningful life.         B．His life would be full of limitations.

C．His parents would feel satisfied with him.  D．He would become an extraordinary person.

25．What did his doctors expect Roosevelt to become after college graduation?

A．An explorer. B．A boxing player.

C．An office clerk. D．A politician.

26．How is the text mainly developed?

A．By following time order. B．By listing obvious reasons.

C．By giving some examples. D．By making necessary comparisons.

27．Which of the following can best describe Roosevelt?

A．Humorous.   B．Generous. C．Considerate. D．Ambitious.

C

Quantum theory (量子理论) is perhaps the most successful scientific idea ever. Yet, a century after its birth, something remains deeply puzzling about quantum theory. It does not tell us how physical systems behave. Instead, it treats any physical system as a black box: if you do this to it now, it will react like that later. What happens in between? The theory simply doesn't tell us.

An idea has recently begun to catch on. Perhaps there is no need to make anything up about what lies behind quantum theory. Perhaps it really does reveal to us the deep structure of reality, where a property is no more than something that affects something else. Perhaps this is precisely what “properties” are: the effects of interactions.

Think of a simple object such as a blue teacup. Its being blue is not a property of the cup alone: colors happen in our brain as a result of the certain biological structure of our eyes and as a consequence of the interactions between daylight and the cup’s surface. Its being “a teacup" refers to its potential function as a drinking container: for an alien who doesn’t know about drinking tea, the very concept of a teacup is meaningless. As quantum theory shows: they are defined by their physical interactions with the rest of the world.

Then, it comes with a lesson. We understand reality better if we think of it in terms of interactions, not individuals. This is why, in classic game theory, the winners in the long run are those who cooperate. Too foolishly we measure success in terms of an individual’s fortunes. It misunderstands the true nature of reality, and is ultimately self-defeating, which leads to unimaginable consequence and prevents us from addressing challenges that all human-kind faces as a whole.

28．What possibly does quantum theory tell according to the text?

A．How physical systems behave. B．How to treat physical systems.

C．What effects one has on itself. D．What the structure of reality is.

29．How does the author explain “the effects of interactions”?

A．By giving an example. B．By making a comparison.

C．By quoting a scientist. D．By conducting a survey.

30．What does “It” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．The consequence we bear. B．The theory in classic games.

C．The fortunes individuals have. D．The way to measure success.

31．What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To clarify a physics theory. B．To draw attention to interaction.

C．To challenge a popular idea. D．To present reflections on games.

D

In 1879, an 8-year-old girl made a discovery that would rock our understanding of human history. On the walls of Altamira cave in northern Spain, she spotted amazing drawings of wild cows, painted in vivid red and black. More striking even than the images was their age: they were made thousands of years ago by modern humans’ supposedly primitive ancestors. Today, nearly 400 caves across Europe have been found decorated with hand stencils (模板), strange symbols and beautiful images of animals created by these skillful artists.

The discoveries led to the view that artistic talent arose after modern humans arrived in the region some 40,000 years ago, as part of a “cultural explosion” reflecting a flowering of the human mind. But more recent evidence has blown this idea out of the water. For a start, modern humans might not have been the first artists in Europe. What’s more, a collection of cave paintings emerging in Indonesia has dismissed the idea that Europe was the centre of creativity.

Local people have long known that the caves of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, contain many painted images. Modern humans are thought to have reached the region some 65,000 years ago, but nobody imagined the art could be very old because ancient paintings seem unlikely to survive in the environment of high temperatures. A team of researchers led by Maxime Aubert, now at Griffith University in Australia, upended this idea using a technique that is shifting our understanding of cave art. Using this technique in seven caves, they found a hand stencil was at least 39,900 years old, making it the oldest known hand stencil at that time.

This opened a floodgate to new discoveries in Indonesia. These included a hunting scene created at least 43,900 years ago, and by far the oldest descriptive artwork. “When we found that image, we were absolutely delighted, but when it turned out to be that old, we were almost jumping with joy,” says Adam Brumm, also at Griffith University.

32．What did the girl find in the cave?

A．Wild animals. B．Ancient images.

C．Painting techniques. D．Recording artists.

33．What was a misunderstanding removed by recent evidence about the cave art?

A．It can be traced back to Europe.

B．It reflected the flowering of human minds.

C．Modern humans led to its rise in Indonesia.

D．Modern humans might not have been real artists.

34．What does the underlined word “upended” mean in paragraph 3?

A．Proved. B．Strengthened. C．Overturned. D．Overemphasized.

35．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?

A．The amazing discoveries. B．The researchers’ expectations.

C．The benefits of the technique. D．The description of the cave art.

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。

You will be leaving this school at the end of this year and the unavoidable question many people will ask you is, “So, what do you want to be?”     36     But many of you still don’t have a clue! Here are some things you might want to consider.

First, does the career you are considering have staying power? Will it be in demand in 20 years? Rapid technological change is disruptive (破坏性的).     37     While many occupations are being taken over by new technology, jobs that require high-level of critical thinking, emotional intelligence and human interaction, remain in high demand. These jobs are more adaptable and not easily replaced by machines or technology.

Second, choose a career that interests you. Some people might think this is unimportant, but if you are truly passionate about your job then going to work every day won’t seem a chore. It’s also likely that you will stay and grow in this career. Before making a choice, you should examine your values, skills and personality type.     38     

Third, of course you will want to consider your chosen profession’s earning power! Although high pay plays a part, you should know that a job with a big salary will likely require more time to get to the top, much more effort and a higher level of stress.     39     If you have interests outside of work, or are struggling with other demands in your life, you might want to choose a less taxing line of work.

    40     Let me leave you with an old saying: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. “

A．We need to be forward-looking at our future prospects.

B．Some of you may have already decided on a career path.

C．Trying different work can help you find out your favorite job.

D．This can help you decide if a career path is a good fit for you.

E．Only the truly motivated will likely be able to meet these challenges.

F．People’s wages are lower in industries with slow technological change.

G．Thinking about a life-long career at this stage in your life is surely challenging.

第三部分  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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

I was in the middle of the Amazon with my wife, a medical researcher there. We did not speak the local language, did not know the customs, and even did not entirely     41     the food. We could not have felt more     42    .

Then one perfect Amazonian evening. with monkeys calling from beyond the village green, we played soccer.     43     darkness came over the field and the match ended, the goal keeper, Juan walked over to me and said in a matter-of-fact way, “In your home, do you have a moon too? ” I was surprised. After I     44     to Juan that yes I felt a sort of awe at the     45     that existed in his world. where the unknown and undiscovered was     46     and amazing. Anything was possible.

In our society, we know that Earth has only one moon. I can, from my computer at home,     47 satellite images of Juan’s village. There are no more moons to search for, little  48  to discover. Yet, as an ant biologist, I knew that much in the world of insects remains unknown. How much, though? How  49  are we? The question of what we know and do not know 50   bother me.

I began to   51  newspaper articles about new species, and on and on they   52  . In looking into the  53   of biological discovery, I also began to find a collection of scientists, who very often focused on common phenomena more to the point of exhaustion (筋疲力尽), and even at the risk of the   54  of their peers.

We used to think that nothing lived deeper than six hundred meters. Yet, when something new      55      more often than not, we do not even know its name.

41．A．produce B．recognize C．attain D．prepare

42．A．conservative B．familiar C．foreign D．natural

43．A．As B．If C．Once D．Although

44．A．announced B．committed C．complained D．responded

45．A．differences B．possibilities C．definitions D．expressions

46．A．suspicious B．similar C．absurd D．vast

47．A．take up B．pull up C．pick up D．make up

48．A．kept B．banned C．left D．bounded

49．A．accessible B．elegant C．ignorant D．relevant

50．A．instantly B．constantly C．occasionally D．absolutely

51．A．evaluate B．seize C．polish D．collect

52．A．appeared B．existed C．formed D．quitted

53．A．fictions B．plots C．stories D．moments

54．A．tease B．envy C．support D．admiration

55．A．updates B．settles C．develops D．emerges

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。

I live in Xizhou in Yunnan Province, on the historic Tea Horse Road. I have to admit that    56  I first heard that Paul Salopek was going to walk the entire globe  57  his own two feet, I was blown away. I couldn’t imagine that there could be such  58   unusual person in the world.

Last May, I met Paul. He talked to me 59 (excited) about the history, migrations, and discoveries in my region of China. I decided to accompany Paul on his walk towards Yunnan. On September 28, 2021, we set out. Our days were simple: walk, eat, sleep, and repeat. We 60    (wake) up at sunrise, set off in high spirits, and rested at sunset, 61 (drag) ourselves into a tired sleep.

Together, we were impressed by the biodiversity of the Gaoligong Mountains. As I walked on ancient paths through the mountains, I seemed    62    (hear)the antique voices of past travelers urging me to be careful on the road.

Looking back on the more than 200 miles I walked with Paul, I came to a    63    (realize). Walking for its own sake, while healthy and admirable,    64    (be) only a small part of the benefit of moving with our feet. A deeper reward is rediscovering the world around us, shortening the distance between each other, and sharing each     65     (other) cultures.

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）　

为了培养学生对劳动的理解和热爱，你校将在网上组织一次生活技能展示活动。假设你是学生会负责人李华，请你用英语写一则书面通知，内容包括：

1. 时间与地点;   2. 活动内容;   3. 注意事项。

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。

An impossible peace

Once upon a time, on a piece of land there lived giants and dragons, who had been enemies for years on end. However, after years of bloody fights, they had learned a lot. They were no longer so foolish as to wage wars with terrible battles in which thousands died. Now, every year they held bowling matches instead. A giant competed against a dragon. Whoever lost would become the winner’s slave. If a dragon won, he could use the giant’s muscles for all that heavy lifting. If a giant won, he would have free flights and fire for the whole year.

That was how they prevented their deaths and yet with the match going round and round, they hated each other more and more. Every year the winners were so cruel to the losers, in revenge (报复) for the time they had lost. The losers would be at the mercy of the winners, giants tired from lifting loads while dragons worn out from constant flying and breathing fire. There came a time when what mattered most was not winning the bowling match, but not losing.

Yonk the Giant was the best bowler, and the most afraid. He had never lost. Many dragons had been his slaves and they were dying to see him lose so they could get their revenge. This was why Yonk was terrified of losing. Especially since last year’s match, when he missed his first ever strike, he had decided that something had to change.

The following year he won again. When he arrived home, his slave dragon feared the worst but Yonk did nothing bad to him, for he had a different idea in mind.

“This year you will not be my slave. We will go bowling and I will teach you all of my techniques and secrets. But you must promise me one thing: when you win your match next year, you will not be cruel to your giant. Do the same as I am doing with you.”

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。

ACB  BCAD  DADB  BACA  BADEG  BCADB DBCCB DACAD

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