1、福建省福州第一中学2023届高三第一次调研测试英语第一部分 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。ACool InventionsFor Light SleepersMillions of people have trouble falling asleep each night,which is why LightSleeper was created.Developed in the United Kingdom,LightSleepers makers say it
2、 can help a person fall asleep and also help a person fall back to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night.LightSleeper works by projecting (投射) a light onto the ceiling while the person is lying down. The idea is to watch the light, because the light moving in a circle has a relaxing effec
3、t.One of the advantages of the product is that it wont disturb other peoplein the room.The product can be easily moved and will switch itself off after 30 minutes to save power.Stop the Snoring (打鼾)Heres a new product designed to slow down the frequency and level of your snoring.The Snore Stopper ha
4、s a sensitive instrument that will detect when youre snoring.Once it does that,it will send a very mild electronic signal to your wrist.This consequently changes your sleeping position to stop you from snoring. The Snore Stopper wont cause any damage to your body.Get Your True ColorsPhotoshop featur
5、es a pen that will copy the color settings of what you are monitoring on screen to use as a color in your program.Now an offline product allows you to pick a color when not using the computer software.The Color Picker is a concept pen. After placing the pen against an object, the user just presses t
6、he scan button. Color sensors (感应器) inside the pen send information to a box,which then mixes red,green and blue to produce the desired ink color.Keep It FreshMore high technology products are showing up in the kitchen.A new Bagel dome(圆顶形物)advertises that it will keep your baked goods fresher for l
7、onger periods of time. The product, which is able to remove air, works for bread rolls, cakes and other perishables. To use it, you just push a button at the top.1How can LightSleeper help a person fall asleep?AIts light makes people feel calm.BIt doesnt make any noise.CIt is fixed on the ceiling.DI
8、ts light moves fast.2What do we know about the Snore Stopper?AIt will cause slight damage to a persons body.BIt will wake a person up once he starts snoring.CIt can make sure a person doesnt snore all night.DIt can make a person snore less by changing his sleeping position.3The Color Picker will pro
9、bably be used while youre _.Ausing the computerBdrawing picturesCcollecting informationDdesigning a program4The underlined word “perishables” in the last paragraph refers to foods which _.Aare easy to keepBgo bad easilyCare rich in vitaminsDkeep you thinBAn artist in Oakland, California is using his
10、 skills to help the homeless. Greg Kloehn builds very small shelters that make life on the streets a little more comfortable. The structures offer the homeless some safety and protection from bad weather. Each little house also has wheels on the bottom so it can go wherever its owner goes.Greg Kloeh
11、n has given away at least 20 tiny houses. Several are on the roadside near an active railroad. On a recent day, Mr.Kloehn stops at one to visit Oscar Young. The two men hug. Inside his little shelter Mr.Young gets relief from cold nights on the streets. Mr.Kloehn also visits SweetPea, another friend
12、 who also lives in one of the little homes the artist built. She says it keeps her safe and protects her belongings.In the mornings, Mr. Kloehn searches the streets for building materials. He gathers what he can and takes it to his studio. There, he puts the houses together. Empty coffee bags become
13、 roof material. A washing machine door and refrigerator part become windows. Nails,screws and the sticky glue hold all the pieces together. The artist also attaches a small electrical device to the house. The device is powered by the sun.Some of the people living on the streets once had normal house
14、s of their own. But some of the people say they have learned to live with less and they are thankful to that man.Mr.Kloehn says his work is not a social project. He says he is just someone using his skills to help his homeless neighbors.5The following are the advantages of the small shelters EXCEPT
15、_.Asaving power and energyBprotecting possessions of the homelessCdecorating the streets where they areDkeeping the homeless safe and comfortable6We can learn from the passage that _.AGreg Kloehn has sold at least 20 tiny housesBan act of kindness has made people simple and gratefulCthe shelters are
16、 immovableDthe government has got involved in the action7The passage is likely taken from _.Aan official reportBan art reviewCa science magazineDa news report8Whats the main idea of the passage?AAn artist creates homes for the homeless.BA more comfortable shelter on the streets.CA successful social
17、project in Oakland.公众号高中僧课堂DAn artist makes a living by designing small shelters.CResearchers at the University of Scotland have discovered a protein that can influence viruses developing and even can control cancer. Now the fight is on to fully understand how it works in the hope of turning the lab
18、oratory research into a treatment.The protein is called Hira. Technically it is a histone(组蛋白)complex, but it is easier to understand in terms of what it can do. Three years ago Dr Taranjit Singh Rai and colleagues at the Beatson Cancer Institute and Glasgow University reported that Hira could possi
19、bly suppress the division of cells that causes cancer. In the course of that research, Dr Rai found out something unusual. In the lab they have established that the Hira protein has a role to play in the anti-viral fight, thus, making it have a fundamental role to play in fighting against cancer.The
20、 trick in using it to fight diseases may lie in increasing Hira levels in our cells. “I think what researchers might be interested in is how we can increase levels of this protein to deal with the viruses better, Dr Rai said.Dr Rai has led an international study and support has come from Cancer Rese
21、arch UK and the results are published in the journal Nucleic Acids Research. But there is a major concern that the research is still limited to the laboratory.It is going to take some time, probably years, before this work can move out of the lab and into clinics and hospitals. But the researchers a
22、re excited Hira will one day be the basis of a new approach in medicine.9What does the underlined word “suppress in Paragraph 2 probably mean?AMotivate.BMonitor.CControl.DImprove.10What can be known from the text?AHira has been used in the medical treatment.BMore studies should be done on Hira.CThe
23、levels of Hira in cells are unchangeable.DHira can bring about side effects.11What is the researchers attitude to the future of Hira?ACautious.BOptimistic.CDisapproving.DDoubtful.12Whats the text mainly about?AA new way to use the protein.BA new approach to improving the division of cells.CA new med
24、icine that can fight diseases.DA protein that can stop viruses developing.DThere has been a lot of publicity (宣传) recently surrounding 5G, the next generation of wireless technology for the world. But what is this technology and how might it change our lives?What is 5G?5G stands for fifth generation
25、, meaning the next step in the progression of technology to replace the current 4G system. 4G was the replacement for 3G, which came after 2G, and so on. These systems are wireless computer networks. Earlier “G” systems were designed to improve mobile communication operations. Each new technology br
26、ought major improvements in speed and greatly increased network capacity. The new 5G system promises more of the same. It is expected to permit more users to do more things-at a faster rate. Higher internet speeds and larger network capacity should result in better performance for device users conne
27、cted to 5G. However, technology experts say there is a major way that 5G is different than the earlier systems. It will move well beyond mobile network technology to affect many more devices and industries than other “G” versions.When will it be available?Before we can all use 5G, wireless companies
28、 and phone makers will have to complete and deploy (部署) a whole new system. New phones and communication equipment must be built. American wireless companies have been preparing for the new system for some time. They have been creating new network equipment and buying broadcasting space to carry 5G
29、signals. They have built news G antennas(天线)to serve American cities and towns. Wireless providers will invest at least $275 billion n 5G-related networks in the United States, the industry group CTIA reported. The first U.S, launch of 5G is expected to happen sometime this year. Industry experts ex
30、pect it will take a few more year to go nationwide. It will take even longer to reach rural areas. China is expected to launch 5G sometime in 2020, while European nations are likely to build their systems more slowly over time.13Which system is widely used nowadays?A5G.B2G.C3GD4G.14Which of the foll
31、owing is NOT 5G systems advantage to the other Gs?AIt will allow more users to do more things.BThe internet speed will be much higher.CThe users will spend much less money on it.DIt will affect more devices and industries15What can we learn from the last paragraph?A5G system has nothing to do with p
32、hone makers.BThere is much work to do before 5G comes into use.CNew phones will be much smarter than those used now.D4G system will be stopped as soon as 5G comes into use.16In which order will the following countries use 5G system according to the passage?AUSAChinaEuropean nations.BChinaUSAEuropean
33、 nations.CUSAEuropean nationsChina.DEuropean nationsChinaUSA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。Avoid These Mistakes in Your Social InteractionBreaking into an existing conversationTiming is everything. If you see two or more people actively engaged in conversat
34、ion, theyre probably not ready for you to cut in. First, wait for a rest. _17_, thats your chance.Starting talking without having something to sayIf someone appears distant or lost in thought, moving into their personal space and saying “hello” is hardly a way to start a conversation. Try asking per
35、mission (e.g., “Excuse me, do you mind if I ask you something?”) and make sure you have a fully formed question or comment in mind (e.g., “Are you having a good time?”). _18_.Bringing up controversial(有争议的) topicsIf youre talking to someone new, its generally best not to talk about weighty or of-put
36、ting topics. _19_ Maybe its the music youre both hearing, or the food youre both tasting._20_Once youve made a connection with each other, keep that connection going by making yourself easy to understand. If you speak different languages, for example, slow your speech and pronounce clearly. If they
37、ask you what you do for work, dont use a lot of technical expressions.Talking too much about yourself - or about the other personIts often said that people love to talk about themselves, and that asking questions is the secret to good conversations. _21_. Nobody likes to feel interrogated(审问), so if
38、 you sense that questions arent welcome, back off.ABeing hard to followBMaking too much connectionCBut thats not true for everyoneDThey will lead to a deeper interactionEThen once you have someones attention or receive a nonverbal go-aheadFAim for something simple that you and the other person can o
39、bserve togetherGIts all about creating a comfortable opportunity for the other person to respond第二部分语言运用 (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。When things around the house stop working, what do you do with them? If youre like a lot of people, you probably
40、 just _22_ them away. In some areas, its difficult to find people who can make repairs, and _23_ things can be expensive. Also, some small objects are so inexpensive that its easier to _24_ buy a new one. In 2009, Martine Postma from Netherlands decided there must be a better way. Her _25_ was Repai
41、r Cafs: places where people can take damaged items. There they will find tools, _26_ and volunteer experts to help with repairs. Postmas first Repair Caf opened on Oct. 18, 2009, in Amsterdam, and was a huge _27_. News of the caf spread, and people began asking how they could _28_ their own. In 2011
42、, Postma established the Repair Caf Foundation. This _29_ organization provides guidance to those hoping to begin their own neighborhood repair group. Today, there are roughly 2,000 Repair cafs around the world. Everything is free, but donations are greatly _30_. The cafs not only provide help with
43、repairs, they also _31_ community ties. Neighbors _32_ one another as they work together on projects. In addition, valuable _33_ is passed along and preserved. In an interview, Postma described how _34_ it is watching people who really want to help one another. Postma summed up the _35_ of Repair Ca
44、fs best in the following words: “Everyone is a/an _36_ and a receiver. ”22AputBthrowCgiveDtake23AfixingBbuyingCmakingDrenting24AseldomBusuallyCjustDever25AsolutionBcuriosityCmotivationDresult26AroomsBmoneyCchancesDresources27AluckBfameCattemptDsuccess28AbuyBfindCmakeDstart29AnonprofitBinternationalC
45、culturalDcivil30ArespondedBsuggestedCappreciatedDrefused31AtestBstrengthenCaffectDearn32Aspy onBchat withCget to knowDcompete with33AwealthBknowledgeChabitDinstruction34AexcitingBtiringCsurprisingDembarrassing35AcustomBmissionCjourneyDexperience36AhostBownerCorganizerDgiver第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 1
46、5 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。Organic farming(OF)is a farming system _37_ uses environmentally friendly methods of weed, pest, and disease control. The principles and practices of OF _38_ (express)in the standards of International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements(IFOAM)as the prin
47、ciple of health, ecology, fairness, and care. The organic movement began after 1920, as _39_ reaction by individual agricultural scientists and farmers against industrialized agriculture. Three important movements have been received within first half of the twentieth century: biodynamic, organic, _4
48、0_ biological agriculture. In 1998, IFOAM _41_ (adopt)basic standards for OF and processing. Organic production _42_ (method)are those where at least 95% of the ingredients of _43_ (agriculture)origin are organic. Organic content less than 70% in products may not refer _44_ organic production method
49、s. All countries have established special logos for organic production _45_ (indicate)that products are covered by the inspection scheme. Certified OF is now practiced in approximately 120 countries of the world. According to the last survey, more than 31 million ha is currently managed organically
50、by at least 623 174 farms worldwide. Enhanced soil fertility and higher floral and faunal(动物群的) _46_ (diverse)were found in OF experiments.第三部分 写作(共两节,满分 40 分) 第一节(满分 15 分)47Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假设你是浦润中学高三学生李青,
51、你校校刊上的“展望未来”栏目正在征文,请以“50年后的学校”为题写一篇文章投稿。你的稿件必须包括:描述50年后的学校里的一个场景;谈谈现在的你置身其中的感受。(注:文中不得出现真实的姓名及学校名称。)_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。Steve, a twelve-year-old boy with alcoholic (酒鬼) parents, was about to be lost forever by the education system. Obviously, he could read, yet, in spite
52、 of his reading skills, Steve was failing. He had been failing since first grade, as he was passed on from grade to grade. Steve was a big boy, looking more like a teenager than a twelve year old, yet, Steve went unnoticed. until Miss White appeared.Miss White was a smiling, young, beautiful redhead
53、. Steve admired her actually. Yet, he never did his homework, and he was always in trouble with Miss White. Oddly, Steve never missed a day of school.One day, Miss Whites impatient voice broke into his daydreams. “Steve!” Frightened, he turned to look at her. “Pay attention! You all did pretty well,
54、” she told the class, “except for one boy, and it breaks my heart to tell you this The smartest boy in the seventh grade is failing my class!”After that, it was war! Steve still wouldnt do his homework. Even as the punishments became more severe, he remained stubborn.“Just try it! ONE WEEK!” He was
55、unmoved.“Youre smart enough! Youll see a change!” Nothing happened.“Give yourself a chance! Dont give up on your life!” Nothing.“Steve! Please! I really care about you!” Wow! Suddenly, Steve got it! Someone cared about him? Someone, totally unreachable and perfect, CARED ABOUT HIM?!注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按下列格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Steve went home from school, thoughtful, that afternoon._Miss White, immediately, gave a quiz on the weekend homework._