2023届天津市部分区高三下学期质量调查（二）英语试题含答案

  天津市部分区2023年高三质量调查试卷（二）

英语

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本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时100分钟。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。答卷时，考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 祝各位考生考试顺利！

第Ⅰ卷（共95分）

注意事项：

1. 每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将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。

2. 本卷共55小题，共95分。

第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

从A、B、C、 D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

例：Stand over there ________ you’ll be able to see it better.

A. Or B. And C. But D. while

答案是B。

1. —I’m going to London next week.

—________! So am I.

A. Wish you good luck  B. What a coincidence

C. Don’t mention it.  D. Good trip.

2. We still haven’t got the sponsor ________ the fact that we’ve written to dozens of companies.

A. in charge B. in view of C. in spite of D. in favor of

3. If you are travelling ________ the customs are totally different from your own, you may feel a cultural shock.

A. which B. in which C. where D. in the place

4. ________ to resemble a lotus flower, Singapore’s Art Science Museum appears to float above the water that surrounds it.

A. Shaped B. To shape C. Being shaped D. Shaping

5. Don’t worry, please! All payments ________ be made by the end of the year.

A. will B. shall C. can D. must

6. —I think there may be another way to handle the housing problem.

—________. The floating cities are perhaps an alternative solution.

A. I beg to differ  B. I think otherwise

C. You have me there  D. You have a point there

7. According to the rules of the company, those who ________ the great loss of money will be fired.

A. are aware of  B. are qualified for

C. are concerned about  D. are responsible for

8. A city is the product of the human hand and mind, ________ man’s intelligence and creativity.

A. permitting B. reflecting C. reviewing D. investigating

9. Alice is the only one of the students who ________ a winner of scholarship for three years.

A. is B. are C. have been D. has been

10. A ________ schedule can help women balance their work and family lives.

A. tight B. temporary C. flexible D. specific

11. We have entered an age ________ dreams have the best chance of coming true.

A. when B. that C. which D. what

12. —Have you ever visited the Opera House?

—Yes. When I was in Sydney, I ________ it twice.

A. had visited B. visited C. have visited D. would visit

13. I have always regarded him as a man of ________, for he never takes advantage of others.

A. loyalty B. generosity C. wisdom D. integrity

14. ________ to think critically is an important skill today’s children will need for the future.

A. Learn B. Learned C. Learning D. Having learned

15. In my opinion, ________ makes the book so extraordinary is the creative imagination of the writer.

A. whether B. that C. which D. what

第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16～35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

As I sat motionless on the steps of the pool, watching everyone else swim back and forth, I    16    that I had spent most of my life watching others enjoy themselves. It was then that I noticed a little girl staring at me with a look of    17   . I smiled at her, hoping to break the ice by talking to her. Unfortunately, my    18    failed and she just kept on staring. My    19    increased as a little boy swam up to me and said, “I feel sorry for you.”

After the    20   , a thought    21    me—I had to change how the world viewed me. Because it was children who stared at me the most, I decided to write a children’s book that taught them about    22    in a fun way. This is when KatGirl, a superhero in a wheelchair who helps children that are being bullied (欺凌), came into my mind.

I quickly wheeled inside my apartment and began creating the story.    23    I wrote each word, I could    24    my future as a world-renowned author and public speaker. My excitement    25    like wildfire. Over the next two years, the story    26    many changes before it saw the world in the spring of 2011. My perseverance    27    paid off.

One day I was invited to speak to the students at a neighboring school. I wheeled    28    into a classroom filled with students who    29    at me just like the little girl in the pool. “How do you feel when you see me?” I asked them. The kids bravely    30   , “I feel sorry for you.”

I opened my book and started reading. Immediately I noticed the children’s stares turned to    31   . “How do you feel when you see me?” I asked again. Without    32    they replied, “You are so cool! Does your    33    fly too?” I just smiled, “No, not yet, but may be some day.” I knew in my heart that this was    34   . The past two years had proven to me that with    35    anything is possible.

16. A. observed B. appreciated C. delivered D. realized

17. A. confusion B. anticipation C. agreement D. disappointment

18. A. projcet B. insight C. attempt D. anger

19. A. relief B. awkwardness C. sorrow D. encouragement

20. A. consultation B. encounter C. argument D. interview

21. A. struck B. enhanced C. refreshed D. overlooked

22. A. motive B. potential C. compromise D. disabilities

23. A. As B. Although C. Now that D. Even if

24. A. revise B. picture C. boost D. assign

25. A. spread B. recovered C. folded D. declined

26. A. turned down B. got over C. went through D. gave away

27. A. randomly B. ultimately C. instantly D. constantly

28. A. with confidence  B. on purpose C. by accident D. in advance

29. A. rushed B. threw C. stared D. laughed

30. A. ignored B. responded C. imitated D. recommended

31. A. efforts B. doubts C. smiles D. tears

32. A. consideration B. ambition C. intention D. hesitation

33. A. body B. dream C. chair D. book

34. A. funny B. strange C. false D. true

35. A. generosity B. resolution C. harmony D. desperation

第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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

Applying to study in the UK is a straightforward process and we will guide you through it step by step.

Decide on a university or college and course

Coming to study in the UK is your opportunity to gain the skills, outlook and confidence you need to fulfil your potential. To ensure you choose the course that is right for you and for what you want to achieve, it is best to read as much as you can about the range of courses, colleges and universities available and compare them. It is also important to check the course entry requirements. You can do this using our course search tool, or the course profiles on the institutions’ websites. If you have any questions, you can contact the university directly, who will be very happy to help you find the information you need.

Register and apply

Applying for an undergraduate course in the UK is simple: there is one place where you can register and apply to all of the UK universities and colleges—you register and apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Postgraduate courses in the UK have their own specific entry requirements and application processes, so check the individual course websites for instructions on how to apply. Click here to find out more about the application procedure.

Accept your offer

Your university or college will contact you (usually via email) to tell you whether or not you have received an offer to study. If you applied via UCAS it’s easy to track the status of your application at any time.

If you are accepted with an unconditional offer, then congratulations! You have a place and you can accept straightaway. If you are accepted with a conditional offer, the place is yours as long as you meet a few extra requirements. This could be achieving certain exam grades or English language test scores.

Prepare for your stay

Once you have your offer and your visa, it’s time to get packing!

36. What is a necessary requirement for applying to study in the UK?

A. Fulfilling your potential and skills.

B. Meeting the course entry requirements.

C. Building confidence to study well.

D. Taking required courses in advance.

37. More specific information of the courses and colleges is available from ________.

A. exploring the course profiles

B. using the course search tool

C. phoning or writing to the university

D. searching the institutions’ webs

38. Applying for postgraduate courses requires ________.

A. registering at UCAS first

B. applying through UCAS

C. contacting the admissions service

D. following course instructions

39. What is the advantage of applying through UCAS?

A. Getting updates whenever you want.

B. Receiving the job application result easily.

C. Emailing you the offer information quickly.

D. Offering you study opportunity readily.

40. If you receive a conditional offer, you will have to ________.

A. wait for the final decision

B. fulfill some additional criteria

C. take up the position quickly

D. sit for final exams again

B

“Do you want to pick up your rocking chair?” A text message from a former colleague woke me from my daydreams when I was sitting in my grandpa’s oak chair having coffee.

For 17 years, I taught grade one and two, and my dreams as a teacher were tied to that rocking chair. It was a magical idea to have it in my class. Every day after breaks, the class would gather around and listen to the story I was reading. When the kids were close, they found the courage to share their stories, dreams and fears. The chair was part of my job, part of me.

    Unfortunately, I became unwell and couldn’t keep teaching. I experienced severe depression and anxiety and was forced to leave the job. With my life as a teacher over, I needed a new path. And I didn’t have to look far.

My husband and I adopted one of my former students in 2017. The arduous work of parenting a child who came to us at 9 years old changed our lives in unexpected ways. It called on the part of me that learns to be a good mother. We spent countless hours snuggling up (依偎) with books-healing, bonding and solidifying our family. This gave me a new purpose.

I joined a support group of local moms. For about a year, I met with them weekly for walks or coffee.

We came together to share. Then I started giving and receiving help. I gave driving practice to a single mom with her learner’s license and received emotional support in return. I also took her son on hikes around the city. Another woman encouraged me to buy a stand-up board and gave me lessons on surfing.

My family, my books, finding a new purpose and belonging in a community—these are fulfilling the sense of self I used to prize as a teacher. I learned my identity doesn’t need to change. I’m still honoring those core values whether or not I’m working as a teacher.

And what about that rocking chair? I looked back at the text message. My answer was no, I do not need the chair. I’ll let it go to a new teacher.

41. What made the rocking chair special to the author?

A. It had a magical effect on stories.

B. It was a symbol of comfort.

C. It was given by her former colleague.

D. It represented her teacher identity.

42. According to the passage, the author adopted a former student to ________.

A. realize her dream of being a parent.

B. become a good teacher again.

C. explore new possibilities in life.

D. repay the student for his rocking chair.

43. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A. Simple and dull. B. Challenging and tiring.

C. Concrete and supportive. D. Lovely and pleasant.

44. What did the author do in the support group?

A. She gave lessons to children.

B. She provided aid for people with depression.

C. She gained knowledge in driving and sports.

D. She offered and received support.

45. How does the author fel now?

A. More confident than before. B. Equally content as before.

C. Thrilled about her new life. D. Anxious to return to teaching.

C

Imagine a tasty bug landing on the web of a hungry spider. How does the spider detect its prey? Spiders don’t have ears like we do, and many have poor eyesight. But they can sense vibrations, like those that happen when an unlucky insect touches their webs. And instead of eardrums, spiders hear using tiny, sensitive hairs that move in response to sounds.

Scientists recently learned that spiders can pick up sounds in another way: through their webs. “It’s basically using the web as the ear,” said Ron Miles, a professor of mechanical engineering at Binghamton University in New York.

Miles and his team studied orb-weaving spiders, which make wheel-shaped webs. The scientists placed the spiders in a specially designed quiet room. Then they played sounds on a loudspeaker. They tracked how the spiders reacted to different sounds played on a loudspeaker.

The spiders turned their bodies toward the sound. Some crouched (蹲伏) and stretched. Others raised their front legs. The scientists said this suggested that the spiders knew where the sounds came from.

Miles said that spiders use their web like a giant extended ear. If an insect is flying nearby, for instance, “that’s going to cause the web to vibrate because of the sound,” Miles said. “That kind of gets the spider’s attention.”

Spiders might even use their webs to tune in to a variety of sounds. Miles said they suspect that the spider is able to adjust the web’s tension, or how tightly they stretch the web. This way, it can pick up certain types of sounds.

Miles hopes the research on spiders will help us find better ways to detect sound. Most microphones today work by sensing pressure and turning it into an electronic signal. But in the natural world, “spiders aren’t sensing pressure,”

Miles said: “Most animals don’t hear that way; they sense the motion of the air.” Future microphones, like those used in hearing aids, could someday have a design like this in mind.

The next time you see a spider, Miles suggested, watch how it reacts to sounds, like your footsteps—though what those noises mean to the spider remains somewhat of a mystery. “Spiders don’t have good facial expressions,” Miles laughed. “It’s hard to read them.”

46. Spiders know an insect lands on their web by ________.

A. seeing it trying to escape the web

B. sensing the motion it makes

C. using its ears to hear it moving

D. growing tiny hairs to find it

47. Scientists play sounds on loudspeakers in the experiment to ________.

A. observe how the spiders would react

B. assist the spiders in catching their prey

C. encourage the spiders to build new webs

D. protect people from spiders

48. Why do spiders need to use their webs like a giant ear?

A. It keeps them safe from dangerous animals.

B. It shows them when they need a new web.

C. It helps them detect insects flying nearby.

D. It lets them communicate with other spiders.

49. Spiders adjust the tension in their webs to ________.

A. block out sounds that scare away insects

B. help them pick up certain types of sounds

C. allow them to make sounds that attract prey

D. make sounds that get other spiders’ attention

50. What does Miles believe is the significance of studying spiders?

A. It could lead to hearing aids that sense pressure.

B. It shows that even small animals can make noise.

C. It could allow people to sense the force created by sounds.

D. It could result in microphones that sense the motion of air.

D

“If you were bored, it wasn’t because there was nothing to do. It was because you hadn’t put enough effort into.” That was my Mum’s philosophy. Boredom has become trendy.

Some new studies show how boredom is good for creativity and innovation, as well as mental health. It is found that people were more creative following the completion of a boring and dull task. When people are bored, they have an increase in “associative thought”—the process of making new connections between ideas, which is linked to innovative thinking. These studies are impressive, but in reality, the benefits of boredom may be related to having time to clear your mind, be quiet or daydream.

In our world, it seems unrealistic that boredom could occur at all. Yet, there are valid reasons boredom may feel so painful. As it turns out, boredom might signal the fact that you have a need that isn’t being met. Our always-on world of social media may result in more connections, but they are superficial (表面的) and can get in the way of building a real sense of belonging. Feeling bored may signal the desire for a greater sense of community and the feeling that you fit in with others around you. So take the step of joining an organization to build face-to-face relationships. You’ll find depth that you won’t get from your screen no matter how many likes you get on your post.

Bored people often report that they feel a limited sense of meaning. If you want to reduce boredom and increase your sense of meaning, seek work where you can make a unique contribution, or find a cause you can support with your time and talent. If your definition of boredom is being quiet, mindful, and reflective, keep it up. But if you’re struggling with real boredom and the emptiness it provokes, consider whether you might seek new connections and more significant challenges. These are the things that will genuinely ease boredom and make you more effective in the process.

51. What was the opinion of the author’s mom towards boredom?

A. She thought it a philosophical question.

B. She considered her life was boring.

C. She believed it indicates having too much energy.

D. She thought less effort led to boredom.

52. What have studies found about boredom?

A. It boosts innovative thinking.

B. It is a result of doing boring tasks.

C. It helps people connect with others.

D. It does harm to one’s mental health.

53. What do we learn about social media from the passage?

A. It may be a barrier to expanding one’s connections.

B. It may get in the way of enhancing one’s social status.

C. It may prevent people from developing a genuine sense of community.

D. It may make people feel that they ought to fit in with the outside world.

54. What does the author suggest people do to get rid of boredom?

A. Count the likes they get on their posts.

B. Reflect on how they relate to others.

C. Engage in real-life interactions.

D. Participate in online discussions.

55. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. The importance of doing something original.

B. Strategies on dealing with boredom.

C. Ways to increase the meaning of life.

D. The distinction between two types of boredom.

第Ⅱ卷（共35分）

注意事项：

1. 用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。

2. 本卷共6小题，共35分。

第三部分：写作

第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

Yesterday my parents were heading off on a little holiday and I took them to the train station, the rain was pouring down.

I got their luggage out, helped them get to the elevator and sent them on their way. As I was walking back to the parking lot, I saw an elderly man walking slowly toward the bus station. Obviously, he had no umbrella. I walked over and asked him where he was going. It turned out that he was heading to the same town as I was, just a 15-minute drive. I offered him a lift which he gratefully accepted.

We had a lovely chat on the way and I learned some of his history. He was 87 and heading to the nursing home he had just put his beloved wife in last week. He had his driving license taken away last year so he had to take public transport every day. A tear fell down his cheek as he told me about his wife. I tried to hold back my own tears but failed.

As I dropped him off at the entrance of the nursing home, I gave him the bunch of flowers I had in the car which I had given to my mom on Mother’s Day. I would much rather see the flowers indulged in by him and his wife than just take them back home. Tears rolled down his cheeks and he thanked me gratefully. As I made my way back to my car, I totally lost control of my emotions and cried like a baby. I just felt that all the stars shone for some reason and I was meant to meet him today. I was very glad to be able to help him in some way.

56. What was the purpose of the author’s visit to the train station? (no more than 10 words)

57. What was the elderly man going to do? (no more than 10 words)

58. How did the author feel about the elderly man? (no more than 5 words)

59. What does the underlined phrase “indulged in” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? (1 word)

60. What do you think of the author? And give your reasons. (no more than 25 words)

第二节：书面表达（满分25分）

61. 假如你是晨光中学李津。你班的国际交流生Chris准备在班会课上做一次专题演讲。现在Chris通过微信（Wechat）向大家征询意见。请你根据下列提示，给Chris回复，内容包括：

(1) Chris的到来带来的变化；

(2) 请Chris谈谈在中国学习的感受；

(3) 希望Chris给出一些提高学习英语效率的建议。

注意：(1) 词数不少于100。

(2) 可适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。

@Chris

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天津市部分区2023年高三质量调查试卷（二）

英语参考答案

单选

1~5 BCCAB

6~10 DDBDC

11~15 ABDCD

完形填空

16~20 DACBB

21~25 ADABA

26~30 CBACB

31~35 CDCDB

阅读理解

36~40 BCDAB

41~45 DCBDB

46~50 BACBD

51~55 DACCB

阅读表达

56.To see his parents off/To take his parents to catch the train.

57.Visit his wife at the nursing home/see his wife at the nursing home.

58.He was moved/touched/affected/ by the man.

59. enjoyed/appreciated/liked/loved

60. Open question

He's kind-heated/generous/loving, because he helped the old man. 61.

@Chris

Like most of my classmates, I am happy that you are a member of my class. All of us have found that your coming has created a new atmosphere both in and out of the classroom. With your participation, not only have we become more active in class-room activities, but also we have shown greater interest in club events after class, which will undoubtedly benefit our physical and mental development. I myself have also become more open. So we appreciate your presence.

As for the theme of your speech, I hope that you can talk about your feelings about what you see here in China, especially the things which you find different from those in your own country. in addition, I would like to hear your advice on learning English more effectively, as you are a native speaker of English.