2023届四川省成都市蓉城名校联盟高三第二次联考英语试题

2023届高三第二次联考
英语

注意事项：

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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的 答案转涂到答题卡上。

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。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 color of shoes does the woman recommend the man to wear?

A. Blue. B. White. C. Black.

2. Where will the woman probably go for vacation this year?

A. France. B. Spain. C. Greece.

3. What does the man usually have at that restaurant?

A. Soup. B. Salad. C. Pizza.

4. Why didn't the woman finish watching the movie?

A. She fell asleep.

B. She had a phone call.

C. She had to finish her homework.

5. Where are the speakers probably?

A. At home. B. In a shop. C. In a gym.

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。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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. How does the man feel about swimming?

A. It calms him down. B. He gets bored with it. C. It's his favorite sport.

7. What does the man want to be in the future?

A. A painter. B. An athlete. C. An architect.

听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。

8. Why didn't the woman know the coffee machine was broken?

A. It looked good.

B. She didn't see the sign.

C. Others got coffee already.

9. When does the man expect the coffee machine to be fixed?

A. In 5 minutes. B. In 20 minutes. C. In a day.

10. What will the woman probably do next?

A. Leave for work.

B. Wait for the coffee.

C. Go to another store.

听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。

11. Where will the party be held?

A. At a hotel.

B. At a restaurant.

C. At the woman's house.

12. When is the woman's birthday?

A. On Saturday. B. On Thursday. C. On Tuesday.

13. What present does the woman wish to have for her birthday?

A. A car. B. A watch. C. A piece of jewelry.

听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。

14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Friends. B. Co-workers. C. Husband and wife.

15. Why is the man in the city now?

A. He normally works there.

B. He was going to buy food.

C. He had to meet with someone.

16. Where will the speakers eat dinner tonight?

A. In the park.

B. At the Thai Garden.

C. At the French restaurant.

17. When will the speakers meet tonight?

A. At 6:00. B. At 6:30. C. At 7:00.

听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。

18. Which country did King Alfred rule?

A. England. B. Norway. C. Denmark.

19. What did the poor woman ask King Alfred to do?

A. Make a fire.

B. Clean her house.

C. Watch her cakes.

20. In which year did Alfred become a king?

A.817. B. 871. C. 899.

第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分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。

A

Beyond fresh snow and convenient access to the slopes, what makes the best ski town? For some, it's having access to fantastic restaurants, bars and shops. For others, it's about great accommodation options, a small-town vibe or a historic atmosphere. Here are some wonderful ski towns in North America you can't miss this year.

Mammonth Lakes, California.

A long ski season makes Mammoth Lakes especially appealing to skiers of all levels. Mammoth Lakes also offers plenty of options for off-mountain entertainment, whether you're looking to indulge in theater and the arts, shopping local or planning a spa day.

Banff, Alberta.

Walk 15 minutes in just about any direction from the town of Banff and you'll find yourself surrounded by the majestic wilderness of Banff National Park. The resort town and gateway to the surrounding park boasts a surprising number of shops, art galleries, bars and excellent restaurants for its size.

North Conway, New Hampshire.

Located within the scenic White Mountains of New Hampshire, North Conway sits within a half-hour drive of more than a dozen ski resorts. Off the slopes, visitors can explore the town's unique Victorian buildings with New England charm. The Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center makes for an excellent rest-day diversion.

Stowe, Vermont.

Steepled churches and clapboard houses make Stowe a typical New England ski town, complete with excellent options for all kinds of skiers. While there are plenty of fine dining establishments and luxury resorts catering to well-heeled travelers, there's a lively après scene as well, especially at The Matterhorn. Rest day activities can include a tasting at the famous Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory just down the road in Waterbury.

21. What advantage does Mammoth Lakes have over other ski towns?

A. The beautiful countryside.

B. The long ski season.

C. The special art galleries.

D. The excellent local shops.

22. Where should you go if you're interested in architecture?

A. Mammoth Lakes. B. Banff.

C. North Conway. D. Stowe.

23. In which section of a newspaper can the text be found?

A. Environment. B. Travel.

C. Culture. D. Business.

B

To really know a country, you need to understand its culture and history.

That was why journalist and media expert Zhang Ciyun began his work on a six-volume （册）exploration of ancient Chinese wisdom as reflected in myths, classics works, idioms, paintings, historical figures and architecture.

The English-language edition of the book series was unveiled at last week's Shanghai Book Fair. The series caters for an increasing number of foreign readers who are deeply interested in traditional Chinese culture.

“The idea of the book series came to me nearly three decades ago, when I discovered how little foreigners knew about Chinese culture", Zhang said. "Oh, they knew about kung fu movies, the Great Wall and the terracotta warriors, and had vague impressions of Chinese emperors. But they wanted to know more about Chinese culture.”

Zhang, a founder and former editor-in-chief of the English-language Shanghai Daily, is fluent in English. He draws on that skill to tell the stories of ancient China in the everyday language and experiences of native English speakers.

Zhang said ancient culture has had a far-reaching impact on the behavior and thinking of contemporary Chinese, and gives foreign readers insight into modern-day China.

He recalled a Shanghai Daily survey of readers that showed foreigners had great curiosity about Chinese culture. But at that time, books that might help them explore deeper into that culture were pieces scattered （散布）over different publications. There were no books in English providing easy access to Chinese history and culture.

“As a journalist working for an English-language newspaper, I really wanted to do something to meet that need," he said. "I decided to use my writing skills to tell ancient stories about Chinese culture, especially its traditional aspects."

He began his project in about 1993, beginning with a series of articles explaining the stories behind Chinese idioms. His first works were compiled into one book, which received positive feedback and was later translated into German and other foreign languages.

24. What can we learn about Zhang Ciyun's books?

A. They involve various Chinese culture forms.

B. They have been translated into German.

C. They were not well received at first.

D. They were accomplished in 1993.

25. Why did Zhang write the book series?

A. To record ancient Chinese wisdom. B. To spread Chinese culture.

C. To pursue fame and interests. D. To promote Shanghai Daily.

26. What can be inferred about foreigners' learning Chinese culture in the past?

A. No English books about Chinese ancient culture were available.

B. Foreigners showed little interest in learning about Chinese culture.

C. It was not convenient for foreigners to learn about Chinese culture.

D. English books on Chinese culture were published in large numbers.

27. Which of the following best describes Zhang?

A. Famous and humorous. B. Creative and responsible.

C. Ambitious but unlucky. D. Wise but conservative.

C

When it comes to gifts of affection, flowers are a classic choice. But of all the flowers given on Valentine's Day in America, none are as popular as the red rose. However, before you hit the nearest flower shop for a bunch of roses, find out how the tradition of giving roses for Valentine's Day started.

The tradition of giving roses for Valentine's Day has several origin stories, and like the history of Valentine's Day, it's rooted in Greek mythology. Some stories say that the first red rose was created when Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, was scratched by a white rose's thorn ($!]), causing that rose to turn red, while others say that the first red rose grew on the ground where Aphrodite's lover died and the goddess's tears fell.

But according to Sara Cleto, a famous folklorist (民俗学家)in America, an important reason why giving roses for Valentine's Day has persisted as a tradition is that roses are beautiful, fabulous-smelling flowers that happen to travel really well. ''Flowers are usually shipped over long distances, and roses are both gorgeous and hardy, so that's a huge part of why this practice has continued/5 says Cleto. And as for red roses, they are the best choice for Valentine's Day just because the color is associated with passion and romantic love.

Recently, while COVID-19 — related lockdown aroused a love of houseplants in Americans across the country, plants haven't replaced roses as Valentine's Day gifts. "Red roses are still the most popular stem on Valentine's Day,“ says Sandra Varley, who has more than a decade of experience of selling flowers. "The younger you are, the more likely you are to buy red roses. Mixed-stem bunches in hot pinks are becoming more popular. However, nothing quite says love like a red, red rose.”

Of course, Valentine's Day roses aren't strictly for expressing romantic love. If you want to go with something that signifies friendship, skip the red and go straight for yellow roses. 28. What can we learn about the origin of the tradition of giving roses for Valentine's Day?

A. It is related to a travelling story.

B. It was created by American people.

C. It was started in honor of two lovers.

D. There is no exact explanation about it.

29. Why does the practice of giving roses for Valentine's Day last so long?

A. They're considered the most beautiful flowers in the world.

B. They're gorgeous and able to stand long distance travel.

C. They look and smell better than any other flower.

D. They stand for passion and romantic love.

30. Why is the love of houseplants in Paragraph 4 mentioned?

A. To illustrate the popularity of roses.

B. To prove how deep people love plants.

C. To show the impacts of COVID-19 virus.

D. To suggest replacing roses with other flowers.

31. What is the text mainly about?

A. The tradition of giving roses on Valentine's Day.

B. Popular legends about the origin of giving roses.

C. Some ways to celebrate Valentine's Day.

D. Experts' suggestions on choosing roses.

D

A routine dentist's tool may help with more than just oral health. A new study has found that dental imaging scanners can serve as portable devices to track the growth of baby corals （珊瑚虫）---a crucial predictor of how reefs will fare （生长）during climate change.

Heat stress can kill mature coral reefs and curtail their regrowth. "Growth, reproduction and survival are the main things that we're always looking at in terms of how healthy reefs are," says marine biologist Kate Quigley of the Australian Institute of Marine Science. By modeling baby corals in 3-D, researchers can track how well they branch, develop complex shapes and reach reproducing size. If harsh water conditions make corals grow too slowly, a reef won't recover.

Corals this small are difficult to model in 3-D; researchers can CT scan them, dip them in wax or laboriously put the measurements together from a commercial 3-D scanner - but these methods can be slow and provide lower-resolution views. So one day, as Quigley's dentist used a scanning device that focused light to create a detailed 3-D tooth model, Quigley got an idea. If this device could examine the teeth in detail, she thought, it should be able to scan tiny living corals, too — both teeth and coral are calcium-based and wet.

For a study published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, Quigley tested the scanning device and found that it offered a cheap, easy and portable way to model baby corals significantly faster and at higher resolution than currently available techniques. This tool could let scientists more easily examine how coral species endure stress.

“Baby corals are critical for reef restoration and recovery from disturbances like hurricanes and heat waves. Unfortunately, they are the stages we know least about because they are so difficult to measure accurately without great expense,"  says Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology researcher Joshua Madin, who was not involved in the study. "This paper is a great example of taking a mature technology developed in another field and applying it to coral reef science.”

32. Why is it important to study the baby corals?

A. It helps to reduce heat stress.

B. It helps to protect the coral reefs.

C. It helps to prevent climate change.

D. It helps to improve the marine environment.

33. What does the underlined word “curtail" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. Guide. B. Aid. C. Limit. D. Follow.

34. What makes it possible to use dental scanning device to scan the corals?

A. The low price of the scanning devices.

B. The similarity between corals and teeth.

C. The excellent skills of the dentists and scientists.

D. The assistance of other technologies such as CT scanning.

35. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A. Improving Scanning Technology

B. Fighting Against Climate Change

C. Saving Coral Reefs with Dental Tech

D. Protecting Marine Life with Advanced Scanners

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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。

Fake news spreads rapidly, especially on social media. As students progress in their education, they need to be able to distinguish fake news stories from true, fact-checked journalism. 36

Check the history and reputation of the author and publication

Most fake news sites have just existed for a short time. 37 If it's sharing a popular article disgracing a politician running for office in 2020, for example, but the website itself is newly-created, it's likely that the article and site are not trustworthy.

38

When a big news event occurs, multiple media organizations will report it. Search for other publications that have posted stories about the news. If no other news outlets are reporting the story, it's probably a fake.

Be cautious about sensational （耸人听闻的）headlines

Fake news is designed to strike an immediate emotional chord in audiences by using an alarming headline. Often people share such a story based merely on the headline. 39 If a headline seems ridiculous, or simply lacks the ring of truth, search for reliable sources that confirm the accuracy of the story.

Carefully examine photos and other media accompanying the stories

40 If you see a shocking or particularly engaging photo or video in an article, take a moment to determine whether it is intended only to arouse an emotional reaction in readers. Use a service such as TinEye to find where else it appears. Often, there is an original version that tells a different story.

A. They even haven't read the article itself.

B. Here's our advice on how to spot a fake.

C. Compare the news with some other big news.

D. Determine whether other media are reporting the same news.

E. Fake news providers often use eye-catching photos or videos.

F. Photos and videos used in news are usually very beautiful and attractive.

G. You can find out that by entering its address in the Domain Age Checker.

第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分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，选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项。

I am a foreign English teacher at my school in Japan. I have a weekly English 41 broadcast where I showcase different English songs. I try to get the students to 42 songs for the broadcast. At the broadcast, I usually 43 who recommended the song and then play it for everyone to hear during lunch time. I give everyone a chance to 44 themselves through their music, including one 45 student of mine.

This student 46 gets into fights with the other students, doesn't study, and 47 the energy of the class. Most of the other teachers and students push him away. I knew though that he just needed a friend, or at least someone he can 48 with.

I could 49 he was warming up to me over the last year. I told him to think of a song he likes that has some English words in it and that I'll play it on the 50 for him. He eventually recommended a song.

I 51 really liked the song so I put it on the broadcast and made sure to announce his name, so everyone knew that he 52 and recommended such a great song.

Needless to say, the boy was 53      . and he's been much happier and 54 in English class ever since. While everyone else 55 him and pushed him away, I knew that he just needed someone who acknowledged him and gave him a chance.

There’s still a 56 barrier between us, but words aren't needed, and you can always

57 where you're at with someone. He recently walked by me and gave me the most genuine 58 that I've ever seen. My coworker 59 to me and said "I've never seen him smile like that before. How did you get through to him?” "I gave him a chance,"  I said, "through just one 60    .

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。

Winter is here! Are you also wondering how that happened so quickly? If you are now experiencing the 61 (pleasant) effects of little sunlight, you are not alone.

Many people's mood goes slightly down as the days are getting shorter. Even if you don't suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), 62 is also called winter depression, you might feel different than just a few weeks ago.

Does that sound familiar? If so, I hear you and a possible solution can 63 (recommend) to you! That is --- laughter!

As Mirthy's Laughter Yoga Leader, I 64 (strong) believe in the health benefits of laughter, which are indeed impressive. The most obvious gain is that 65 puts people in a good mood. After 66 (assess) mood levels before and after the Laughter Yoga session, we find many participants' mood goes up by at least two points - and that's without drugs or pills, just by “a little bit" of laughter.

Dr Madan Katana, who is a medical doctor and created Laughter Yoga, 67 (do) quite a bit of research and found that laughter is a mild antidepressant (抗抑郁药)as it releases endorphins and serotonin. What's more, laughter can be 68 natural pain killer - and without side effects.

Laughter is also a great stress relief and reduces the levels of stress hormones in our bodies. If you keep in mind that almost 90% of all illnesses are associated with stress and tension 69 (hold) in our body, laughter is an easy remedy, isn't it? So there is some 70 (true) in the old saying: "Laughter is the best medicine." — well, at least it's a start!

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(∧),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。

It was 7:15 in the morning of January 8th, 2023. I was walking along Park Road towards the east while a passer-by of average build came out of the park on the other side of the road. Just at that moment, I see a yellow car driving up the Third Street and made a right turn into Park Road.

Unlucky, the car hit the man when she was crossing the road. And he knocked down with a painful cry. However, instead of stopping, the car with the plate number AC864 drove off even fast. Seeing this, about two minute later, I stopped a passing car and who rushed the man to the nearest hospital.

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

假设你是某中学高三学生李华，你的美国笔友Tom也即将毕业，特来信询问你的理 想专业。请你根据以下要点给Tom写一封回信。

1.自己的专业意向及选择理由；

2.自己为之而做的准备；

3.提议一起努力。

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头和结尾已给出。

Dear Tom,

Best wishes!