云南省宣威市第三中学2023-2024学年高三英语上学期开学收心考试试题（8月）（Word版附解析）

高三年级上学期开学收心测试卷

英  语

时间：120分钟    满分：150分

第一部分  听力

第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）

1. What is the woman going to do?

A. Have dinner.   B. Work.     C. Do some shopping.

2. How will the speakers go to their destination?

A. By bus.    B. By train.     C. By air.

3. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Doctor and nurse.      B. Receptionist and customer.

C. Teacher and student.

4. What are the speakers doing?

A. Introducing themselves.    B. Discussing their names.

C. Expressing their opinions.

5. What does the man mean?

A. He doesn’t owe the woman money at all.

B. He owes the woman much money.

C. He doesn’t think he have much money now.

第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What month is it probably now？

A. April.     B. June.     C. August.

7. Which country does the woman probably want to visit in the future?

A. Thailand.    B. New Zealand.   C. Singapore.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. Where did the woman know the job advertisement?

A. In the newspaper.  B. On the radio.    C. On the Internet.

9. What is the man satisfied with about the woman’s resume?

A. Her experience.  B. Her talent.    C. Her age.

10. What do we know about the job?

A. Its salary is $l,150 a month.   

B. Its salary will increase one month later.

C. It will offer a two-week annual holiday one year later.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. at school.        B. At the man’s house.

C. At the woman’s house.

12. What does the woman major in?

A. Computer science.      B. Hotel management.

C. French.

13. How did the woman pay for her tuition and books?

A. By taking a part-time job.    

B. By winning a four-year academic scholarship.

C. By getting money from her parents.

听第9段材料，回答第14到16题。

14. What’s the purpose of the woman’s visit?

A. To buy some bags.      B. To attend a sport game.

C. To attend a teaching convention.

15. How long would the woman stay in the capital?

A. 7 days.    B. 6 days.     C. 5 days.

16. What is in the woman’s luggage？

A. A passport.   B. A wallet.     C. A CD player.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. About what percentage of people are black in Los Angeles?

A. 16 percent.   B. 36 percent.    C. 60 percent.

18. What can we learn about Thomas Bradley?

A. He served three terms in the police. B. He used to be a poor farmer.

C. He was born in a farmer’s family.

19. How many terms did the previous city’s mayor serve?

A. Two terms.   B. Three terms.    C. Four terms.

20. Why did Los Angeles voters elect Thomas Bradley as the mayor of Los Angeles?

A. He earned a law degree in a night school.

B. They had formed a good opinion of him.

C. He joined the Los Angeles police force.

第二部分  阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节（共15题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）

阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

Tree Planting Events

Opportunity Details

Join us to plam trees and wildflowers and help grow our urban forest. As a volunteer you will.

·Learn more about native trees and invasive species.

·Learn how to plant a tree.

·Meet new people, make new friends and network within the community.

·Gain experience , leadership and interpersonal skills.

Where and When

Planting events take place from spring through fall each year. Check our event calendar for dates, and locations.

How to Apply

Events will run on a drop-in(无需预约的) basis unless otherwise noted. Individuals and small groups do not need to register. We require groups of five or more people to register in advance to ensure we have enough materials and tools at each event. Email us at greentoronto@toronto.ca to register your group and include the following information：

·Your name

·Which event(s) you would like to participate in

·The number of participants

Planting site conditions vary. If you would like to request accessibility support or accommodation, contact us as soon as possible.

Cancellation Policy

An event will be cancelled if there is a greater than 70 percent Chance of a thunderstorm or if hazardous weather arises.

Event Tips for Volunteers

·Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.

·Bring water to drink in a reusable container.

·Remember to apply sunscreen(防晒霜) beforehand.

·Gloves, shovels and watering cans are provided.

·Events happen rain or shine but not in thunderstorms. Please dress for the weather.

21. Who should sign for an event in advance?

A. A teenager.      B. A family of four.

C. A married couple.     D. A group of 20 students.

22. When will an event be cancelled?

A. When no accommodation is available.

B. When materials and tools are not enough.

C. When there will likely be a thunderstorm.

D. When there will be only a few participants.

23. What are participants advised to bring to the events?

A. Sunscreen.      B. Drinking water.

C. Gloves.       D. Watering cans.

B

My name is Kenny, and my twin brother is Kevin. Kevin was born with autism (孤独症). When we began high school, I would see how rude the kids were being to Kevin and I knew it was just not right. One day, a student walked past my brother and shouted rudely at Kevin. I had to stand up for my brother.

I avoided physical conflict but I made sure that my point was made using my most powerful weapon—my voice. I said, “Look at him. We have the same heart. We live on the same earth. All because he has an intellectual disability, you treat him differently?”

Kevin and I needed to make a change in our school and community—a change towards respect and we knew sport was the perfect tool. Through our participation in United Sports where people with and without intellectual disabilities play together on the same team, Kevin and I found a way to change our school environment.

At first it was very challenging for us to work together because Kevin is not always very good at communication, but together we worked tirelessly on exercises during practice. All of our hard work was paid off during our first soccer battle. Everyone on the team was nervous about how it was going to go, but when my teammates and I stepped onto the soccer field, I noticed something that filled my heart with pure happiness. We were a team. We were friends. And all the students and volunteers were there to cheer on the team and our amazing players.

Kevin turned to me, broke out in tears and said, “I finally feel included.” Kevin had finally found a place to belong within our school community. Our team played like rock stars and Kevin had a great shot that helped to tie the game.

After that day, all of our lives changed. There was a new atmosphere in our school—one of respect and inclusion. All of my teammates walked around school with a sense of pride and courage.

24. What do the underlined words “my point” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. I planned to support my brother.

B. I intended to fight with the student by force.

C. I had the most powerful weapon of voice.

D. I considered it wrong to treat disabled kids rudely.

25. What was the challenge the author had in working with Kevin?

A. His few words.      B. His lack of respect.

C. His tireless practice.     D. His hesitation to play.

26. What did Kevin feel during the first soccer match?

A. He felt too nervous to kick the ball.

B. He had a sense of belonging at school.

C. He was proud of playing as a rock star.

D. He was happy to be cheered as the best player.

27. What happened at school after the first soccer match?

A. The author and Kevin had none to fear.

B. There was a new atmosphere to respect teachers.

C. Kids with intellectual disabilities were included.

D. United Sports became popular with students.

C

Did you know that swimming can provide you with the tools you need for achieving success later in life? The following life lessons aren’t things you can be taught in a classroom. They are drawn from the count-less hours we spend swimming in the clean water.

Having big goals is necessary to achieve success in the pool. Sometimes those big goals can be our worst enemy, however. You need to start with short-term goals. Sometimes taking baby steps can be too slow for some people, making them annoyed, but successful swimmers know that this slow progress provides an accumulated effect that has a huge impact in the mid and long term. Success in the pool—and life—is achieved step by step, mistake by mistake, small win by small win.

Swimming tests your mental limits. I cannot count how many times I watched the coach write a set of training plans on the board and felt myself holding back deep inside, mind racing, with thoughts of how badly I was going to die over the course of the set. But then what happened? I pulled it off. I started the set, and talked myself through it. “Hey, this isn’t so bad.” A little bit later, “Okay, halfway done.” And finally, “I am going to achieve the goal!”

The reality is you never know how tough you are until you are in the race, reaching that goal even though a few minutes earlier you were mentally shaking in your swimming suit. This carries really well into the other challenges you will face in your life. We always think we aren’t capable, that swimming or life finally beats us, but believe it or not, you will always be as strong as you need to be.

28. Why does the author think that sometimes big goals can be harmful?

A. Swimmers will feel annoyed at their slow progress.

B. Big goals need a long annoying term to achieve.

C. Small but necessary steps can be easily ignored.

D. More mistakes are needed to achieve bigger goals.

29. What was the author nervous about when seeing the set on the board?

A. Losing his life in the race.   B. Failing to reach the goal.

C. Drinking the water in the pool.  D. Finishing the race halfway.

30. What does the phrase “pulled it off” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A. Left the place.  B. Took it off.  C. Made it.   D. Gave it up.

31. What Can be the best title for the text?

A. Confidence is what you need to reach your goal

B. Life lessons you will learn from swimming

C. Swimming can make you tough in life

D. Small goals add up to big success

D

I really enjoy autumn’s display of golden leaves, but as a bird lover in the UK, the real thrill at this time of year is the arrival of migratory birds(侯鸟) from Iceland, Siberia and Canada.

The UK is lucky—in winter, we get a wide variety of birds heading here to escape tough conditions further north. And in summer, we are visited by birds from Africa such as swallows and cuckoos(杜鹃) that make the most of our long, light days for having their young. While the long flights are undoubtedly impressive, there are some species that fly considerably further, spending much of their lives at the extreme ends of Earth.

The Arctic tern(北极燕鸥) has the world’s longest migration: a round-trip of 35,000 kilometers annually. Arctic terns break up their long journeys though, so if you are looking for, he world’s longest non-stop flyer, that record is held by the bar-tailed godwit(斑尾塍鹬).

So why do birds migrate? It makes sense to head somewhere warmer for winter, but it can be harder to explain why some African species then return to Europe for summer when food is still plentiful in their wintering grounds. It could be because there is less competition here, or because our longer, cooler days are useful. Some trips are even harder to explain. For example, the ancient murrelet(海雀) flies almost 8,000 kilometers from Canada to China , despite very similar conditions.

Although there is still much we don’t know, we do know that our changing climate is making birds lose the benefits of such long journeys. Arctic terns survive on sand eels(沙鳗) when they arrive in the Shetland Islands. In 2004, the UK saw a sudden drop in sand eels due to climate change. The islands usually host more than 20,000 pairs of Arctic terns, but didn’t see a single chick survive to adulthood that summer. I have so much admiration for the world’s furthest fliers, and I just hope they can cling on and that we can come to fully understand them.

32. Why do some birds travel to the UK from Africa in summer?

A. To search for more food.   B. To escape the heat in Africa.

C. To enjoy the warmth in the UK. D. To take advantage of the longer days.

33. Which bird flies the longest non-stop in the world?

A. The Arctic tern.     B. The swallow.

C. The bar-tailed godwit.    D. The ancient murrelet.

34. What does the author think of the ancient murrelet’s trip from Canada to China?

A. Puzzling.  B. Relaxing.  C. Impressive.  D. Unnecessary.

35. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A. The author’s admiration and pity for Arctic terns.

B. The impact of climate change on migratory birds.

C. What people should do to protect migratory birds.

D. How Arctic terns find food during their migration.

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。

A recent study showed that two in five adults are now struggling to sleep at night   36   Here is a list of four cost-effective light exercises that may help you fall asleep easier.

Yoga

Yoga is a gentle, effective way to wind down after a busy day, and practicing at night can help you relax before you go to bed so you can sleep better. Yoga can help you practice slow, controlled breathing and can also lower your heart rate and improve digestion(消化) as well.   37   

Walking With the cold, dark winter nights upon us, it’s comfortable to stay indoors. However, going for a walk in the evening can help send you off to sleep. Walking can reduce stress and improve mental health, meaning it can help clear your mind of anxieties before you head to bed.   38   The tea will also calm the mind and help you sleep better.

Cycling

Like walking, going for a light cycle can improve sleep quality, burning calories and energy.   39   Being away from the noises of a city or a busy residential area can have huge improvements on mental well-being. Just make sure to wear reflective clothing and have lights on your bike if out in the dark.

Swimming

  40   Swimming at night burns off energy and provides a calming effect that helps you fall asleep. Aim for 30 minutes a couple of nights a week, two to three hours before you head to sleep. Having a hot shower after can also help make it easier to fall asleep.

A. Light-to-moderate exercise can help.

B. You are lucky if you live near a local pool.

C. All of these can help give you a good night’s sleep.

D. Gyms offer membership deals to help with the cost.

E. It can leave your finances and health in better shape.

F. You can plan a route through a park or near the countryside.

G. You can also make a cup of tea to warm yourself up afterwards.

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，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

I made bread yesterday because I was missing my mom. As I poured over the oil, I   41   the time Mom taught me to make bread.

I was about sixteen and 1 asked her for a   42   for her bread. She told me she didn’t have one but she would guide me through the   43  .

So I went through the process under her   44   eyes. When the water had

  45  ，I mixed those and started adding flour, putting the dry masses into the mixture. I kept adding   46   until I couldn’t stir in anymore. Mom watched and checked from time to time to   47   the movement or to feel the shape and thickness, encouraging me to   48   it too.

As the right standard was reached, I   49   the entire mass and put it in the bowl to rise. I gave it a good pat with my hand.

Mom looked at me   50   and asked, “Why did you do that?”

I shrugged and said smilingly, “Because you always do it. Why do you do it?”

  51   to a friend yesterday afternoon she suggested getting a bread maker. My answer was a swift NO! The joy is   52   the process. For me, it slows down my   53   and the process is calming in the movements.

My small batch(一团生面) produced six loaves. There was satisfaction knowing they came from my own hands—and   54   in knowing that I had extra loaves to   55   with family and friends.

41. A. worried about       B. thought of

C. gave up         D. looked into

42. A. recipe    B. change    C. preparation   D. preference

43. A. journey   B. challenge   C. process    D. campaign

44. A. anxious    B. watchful   C. shiny    D. doubtful

45. A. cooled    B. disappeared   C. filled    D. frozen

46. A. water    B. salt     C. flour    D. oil

47. A. start    B. correct   C. end     D. watch

48. A. taste    B. measure   C. weigh   D. reel

49. A. gathered   B. covered    C. examined   D. divided

50. A. coldly    B. angrily    C. curiously   D. shyly

51. A. Turning    B. Talking    C. Attending  D. Appealing

52. A. in the middle of       B. at the cost of  

C. in the course of       D. for the benefit of

53. A. mind    B. work    C. reaction   D. growth

54. A. trouble    B. doubt    C. pleasure   D. interest

55. A. work    B. deal    C. provide    D. share

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。

Public service Day is a global holiday held every year on June 23rd.

56.       (found) by the United Nations (UN), this holiday aims to stress the important roles 57.         citizens from around the world play in the public sector, whether on a paid 58.         voluntary basis. Special events are also held to help encourage young adults to engage in 59.        (career) in public service. It is the role of the UN to help make the world a 60.        (good) place for all, and the organization 61.        (strong) believes that public service jobs can help strengthen communities around the world.

The first Public Service Day was held on June 23, 2003. Public Service Day is 62.      UN holiday, so you can expect 63.     (see) celebrations held throughout multiple countries. While most of the celebrations occur on site in public service institutions, other organizations hold ceremonies to help honor people 64.      (work) in civil service. The UN holds its own annual ceremony, but individual communities often host their own special events.

Members in June 23rd’s events may also show symbols of Public Service Day. The symbol 65.        (create) by the UN, with the feature of columns beside three blue human figures joining hands.

第四部分  写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

假定你是李华，你的美国好友Thomas来信表示对中国的美食很感兴趣。请你给他回信，推荐一种家乡的特色美食。

内容包括：1．美食的特点；2．推荐的原因。

注意：1．词数80左右；2．开头已给出，不计入总词数；3．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Thomas,

Knowing that you are an enthusiastic Chinese food lover,                     

Looking forward to your reply soon.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

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。续写的词数应为150 左右。

My Amazing Mom

I lived about an hour away from my mom’s, but I visited my mother often, especially when she turned ninety. Even though my brother and I had felt it was time for Mom to move in with one of us, she wouldn’t hear of it.

I remember one of my visits as if it were yesterday. Mom was ninety-six years old, and she had insisted on baking cookies for her great-grandsons’ birthday party. I had offered to make them for her, but she dismissed the thought. She wanted to contribute to the birthday party’s menu, just like she always had.

Mom had decided to bake cookies the following morning. I had suggested she wait until I arrived the next day, but she said she would be fine. So when I went grocery shopping, I made sure my mom had all the basic ingredients(食材) she needed for the morning. I placed them on the kitchen counter. And since it had been a handful of months since Mom had made her cookies, I decided to write the recipe out again. The original was pretty worn, and I wasn’t sure she would still remember all the ingredients and measurements. Before I left for home, I set the oven temperature to 350 degrees. All she had to do was turn it on in the morning.

When I arrived the next morning, I found her cookies were cooling in rows on the shelves. She had accomplished quite a lot that morning, and it was only nine o’ clock. However, Mom wasn’t happy. She told me the cookies tasted awful.

I blamed myself for not insisting that we bake them together. The disappointment on her face made it quite clear that Mom felt defeated, as if she had lost her purpose at the age of ninety-six, I looked at the cookies. They did appear flatter than usual and tasted awful. I assumed she had probably left out some ingredients. Maybe she didn’t read the recipe correctly.

注意：1，续写词数应为l50左右；2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

But I checked my recipe and it turned out to be all my fault.                             

That afternoon, she immediately decided to bake fresh cookies.                           

高三年级上学期开学收心测试卷 英语 参考答案

学们接纳了那些有智力障碍的孩子。

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