1、粤湘鄂名校联盟2023届第一次联考英语 本试题包含两节，四大部分，满分为120分，考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。将条形码横贴在答题卡“条形码粘贴处”。2作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。3非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。4考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡
2、一并交回。注：本试题不包含听力，题号从21开始。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）AIf you have no difficulty in understanding what native English speakers say in daily life, there is a whole new world of brilliant podcast(播客) series to explore. If you arent sure where to start, have a look at these：The Joe Rogan
3、ExperienceThe Joe Rogan Experience is a great learning device because of its interesting English conversations between Rogan and his guests. At the time of writing there have been over 1，660 episodes with subjects ranging from comedy and science to politics and sports. Rogan is also a famous standup
4、 comedian, so the show is full of cultural references and idioms.This American LifeThis American Life is a great choice for English learners who want an insight into the culture of the USA. It is a mixture of journalism and storytelling, focusing on reallife tales from citizens of all regions of the
5、 country. The stories are new and varied. One episode was taped for 24 hours in an allnight restaurant; another interviewed workers on strike.The Writers VoiceTheNewYorker is a famous American magazine, and every week it prints a new short story. In this podcast, the weeks story is read aloud by its
6、 writer. The published work covers a wide range of life experiences across the United States and beyond. Its a great way to enjoy some of the best new fiction in the country.Overheard at National GeographicNationalGeographic is a muchloved American magazine (and TV channel) famous for incredible sto
7、ries and photography related to science and the environment. Overheard is about the discussions Nat Geo employees have had while taking breaks. Expect crazy stories from explorers, photographers, and scientists from around the world.21. In order to fully enjoy these podcasts, you should _A. have int
8、eraction with hosts B. have good English competenceC. be interested in being a podcaster D. be familiar with American social life22. Which podcast gives you more stories behind the scene?A. The Writers Voice. B. This American Life.C. The Joe Rogan Experience. D. Overheard at National Geographic.23.
9、What do these podcasts have in common?A. They enjoy great popularity. B. Their stories are set in America.C. They are attached to magazines. D. Their works are updated weekly.BThe climate change in California has caused terrible damage to Californias marine ecosystems. Untold billions of sea stars,
10、or starfish, from at least 20 species disappeared from the entire Pacific coast because of the marine heatwaves. In the absence of sunflower sea stars, a major predator for sea urchins (海胆), the urchin populations exploded. They laid waste to kelp forests (海草林) already weakened by high ocean tempera
11、tures. However, Central Californias kelp ecosystems have done somewhat better than those in Northern California. A new study led by Joshua Smith, an ecologist at the University of California, examines the role sea otter (海獭) populations a natural predator for urchins play in preserving existing kelp
12、 forests in the Monterey Bay. The research project spanned three years, during which intensive under-water surveys produced some very interesting data about sea otter behavior. Sea otters have very high metabolisms (新陈代谢) that keep them warm in icy waters and which also make them greedy consumers of
13、 shellfish, urchin, and fish sea otters can eat 25 percent of their body weight in food in a day. At the observed sites, as the urchin population grew, the otters diet shifted to become more heavily dependent on urchins. In fact, the otters were eating three times as many urchins as they had been be
14、fore 2014. As a result, they provided crucial protection from urchins to the kelp forests. The fact that otters were able to contribute to the health of the surviving kelp forests by keeping urchin populations in check provides Smith with hope for the forests continued survival. “The important thing
15、 is that the urchins are ultimately reduced,” he says. “The sea otters have maintained patches of kelp forest that can then help refill the barren areas to enhance the recovery of forests.” 24. What influence does climate change have on Californias marine ecosystems?A. A greater diversity of marine
16、species. B. The disappearance of urchins. C. An explosive growth of sea stars. D. The weakening of kelp forests. 25. What is the study led by Joshua Smith about?A. Urchins response to ocean warming. B. The reproduction of marine animals. C. Otters role in protecting kelp forests. D. The current cond
17、ition of marine ecosystems. 26. What is a direct result of the shift in otters diet?A. The otters are more likely to stay warm. B. The shellfish populations have exploded. C. Urchins threat to kelp forests is relieved. D. The kelp forests have made a full recovery. 27. Which of the following is a su
18、itable title for the text?A. Sea Otters to the Rescue B. Marine Species in DangerC. Urchins Are Destroying Kelp Forests D. Otters Increase Kelp Forests Carbon StorageCA new Northwestern University study reaffirms the importance of getting a good nights sleep. By examining fruit flies brain activity
19、and behavior, the researchers found that deep sleep has the power to clear waste from the brain. This waste potentially includes poisonous proteins that may lead to neurodegenerative (神经退化) diseases. “Waste clearance could be important, in general, for maintaining brain health or for preventing neur
20、odegenerative diseases,” said Dr. Allada, senior author of the study. “Waste clearance may occur during wake and sleep but is greatly strengthened during deep sleep.”Although fruit flies seem very different from humans, the neurons (神经元) that govern flies sleep-wake cycles are strikingly similar to
21、our own. For this reason, fruit flies have become a well-studied model organism for sleep and neurodegenerative diseases.In this current study, Allada and his team examined Proboscis (针状喙) Extension Sleep, a deep-sleep stage in fruit flies, which is similar to deep, slow-wave sleep in humans. The re
22、searchers discovered that, during this stage fruit flies repeatedly extend and move back their proboscises. “This kind of movement moves fluids possibly to the fly version of kidneys (肾),” Allada said. “Our study shows that this promotes waste clearance and aids in injury recovery.”When Alladas team
23、 disturbed flies deep sleep, the flies were less able to clear the waste from their systems and were more likely to be influenced by injuries.Allada said this study brings us closer to understanding the mystery of why all organisms need sleep. All animals, especially those in the wild, are incredibl
24、y weak when they sleep, but research increasingly shows that the benefits of sleep, including crucial waste removal, are greater than this increased weakness.28 How did the researchers draw the conclusion of their study?A. By working out the result by chance.B. By predicting the result from the old
25、data.C. By making observation and analysis.D. By making a range of comparisons.29. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 probably refer to?A. The disturbance of fruit flies deep sleep.B. The governing of fruit flies sleep-wake cycles.C. The moving of fluids to the fruit flies kidneys.D
26、. The extension and moving of fruit flies proboscises.30. What is mainly talked about in the last paragraph?A. The fact that all organisms need sleep.B. The application of the result of the study.C. The disadvantages of the sleep of animals.D. The great value of mankinds and animals sleep.31. Which
27、of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. Studies on Proboscis Extension SleepB. Deep Sleep Takes Out the Brain TrashC. Different Functions of Waste ClearanceD. Similarities of Sleep-Wake Cycles Between Fruit Flies and HumansDIt is lunchtime. At a long table inside a restaurant, some youn
28、g people sit together over lunch. There is less conversation than you might expect from a typical group of friends: a boy seems to talk only to himself, and a girl looks anxious.These young people met through a program organized by the nonprofit Actionplay，where young people with autism(自闭症) work to
29、gether to write and stage a musical. Each Sunday, they work and have lunch together. “You meet other people just like you，” says Lexi Spindel. “That was the first time my daughter had a friend，” says Lexis father. “That never happened before Actionplay.”For decades, scientists have supposed people w
30、ith autism dont have or need friends. A new research is forcing a rethink of those longheld beliefs. Autistic people report they want friends. One significant barrier to friendships is common peoples opinion that autistic people are not interested in connecting with them. Appearing uninterested, how
31、ever, is not always the same as being uninterested. An autistic child looking uninterested in games may in fact be overcome by the noise. And behaviors like clapping hands repeatedly are a way to manage their anxiety and uncertainty, not a sign of their low social interest.For some autistic people,
32、friendships develop through experimental programs. In a program Lerner developed, participants play a game called Gibberish, where teenagers must interpret each others intentions without using real language. The point is not to get it right, but to attend to what the other person is doing in a way t
33、hat creates opportunities to connect.Lerners ideas were inspired by a moment 16 years ago after he established a small camp for children with autism called Spotlight. On the second day, an 11yearold boy ran up and pulled his clothes. “Lerner, Lerner, where did you find these kids？”“All over the plac
34、e，” Lerner answered. “Everyone wants to come to camp, just like you.”“This_is_the_first_normal_group_of_kids_I_have_ever_met，” the boy said.32. The scene in Paragraph 1 is described to _A. reveal the lack of an interpersonal conversationB. prove the difficulty in reducing teenage anxietyC. stress th
35、e great necessity of forming friendshipsD. show the different behavior of a particular group33. What is Actionplay aimed at?A. Curing young people of autism.B. Developing autistic peoples taste in art.C. Offering autistic people a social platform.D. Improving young peoples family relationship.34. Wh
36、at can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. Autistic people have no intention to make friends.B. Noise sets barriers to autistic peoples views on games.C. Repetitive movements make autistic people feel secure.D. Common beliefs cause autistic peoples low social interest.35. What does the underlined sentence
37、imply?A. He feels at ease with his autistic fellows.B. He no longer regards himself as an autistic kid.C. Lerners guidance helps him get out of autism.D. Autistic kids dont long to socialize with normal ones.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。My Grandma is 95 years ol
38、d and still lives independently and happily at home. She has looked after her body her whole life, never drank or smoked a day in her life. _36_She appreciates the little things in life like having cups of tea while sitting in her chair. But what she really loves to do is READ! _37_ Bless her heart!
39、Every Saturday I drive 70 kms to spend the day with her. I also bring my three kids. They run around the home all day and bounce their balls in her driveway._38_ Laughing her head off, she is always laughing. I race around doing all kinds of housework. I make Grandmas bed and make sure she has enoug
40、h sandwiches to keep in the fridge for later.Every month Grandma gets a delivery from the library which she looks forward to very much, two big containers full of books. _39_ Most have been Pay It Forward books. Grandma smiles, saying that is a good thing. She can pass my books onto her friend who t
41、hen passes them onto her friend. There have been a few times I purchased a couple of books when I didnt receive any books from others and told Grandma they were given to me when I knew she needed books. _40_ You see，Grandma respected money her whole life and she too raised three children alone, like
42、 me.Ive learnt so much from her. It feels so great just to be able to do something to be kind and to make someone else smile. She tells me she would be lost without me but the truth is I would be so lost without her.A. I admire her for so many different things.B. Besides, her smile made it all worth
43、while.C. I benefit from her positive attitudes to life.D. She puts heart and soul into every book she reads.E. Grandma says the house comes to life every Saturday.F. But she reads so much that I bring her books to read also.G. I remember she read the telephone directory when she ran out of books.第二部
44、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。There are two problems in the world: Garbage and poverty. Eradajere Oleita thinks she may have a 41 for them. Its called the Chip Bag Project. She is asking a 42 of local snack lovers: Rather than throw your 43 chip bags
45、into the trash, donate them, so she can turn them into sleeping bags for the 44. Chip eaters drop off their empty bags at two locations in Detroit, where Oleita and her volunteer helpers 45 them. Alter they wash the chip bags, they cut them open. lay them 46. and iron them together. They use padding
46、 and liners from old coats to line the insides. It takes about four hours to 47 a sleeping bag, and each takes around 150 to 300 chip bags, 48 whether theyre single-serve or family size. The result is a sleeping bag that is “waterproof, lightweight, and easy to 49 . ” Oleita said. Since its start in
47、 2020, the Chip Bag Project has collected more than 800. 000 chip bags and created 110 sleeping bags. Sure, it would be 50 to raise the money to buy new sleeping bags. But thats only half the goal for Oleitawhose family 51 to the United States from Nigeria a decade ago with the hope of attaining a b
48、etter life-and her fellow52. “We are devoted to making an impact not only socially, but 53 , ” she says. And, of course, theres the symbolism of saving bags that would otherwise land in the trash and using them to help the homeless. Its a powerful 54 that environmental injustice and 55 often go hand
49、 in hand. As Oleita said, “I think its time to show connection between all of these issues. ”41. A. solutionB. reasonC. preferenceD. gift42. A. questionB. favourC. permissionD. choice43. A. dirtyB. cheapC. emptyD. new44. A. injuredB. oldC. sickD. homeless45. A. buryB. collectC. huntD. buy46. A. flat
50、B. heavyC. carefulD. straight47. A. repairB. sewC. decorateD. design48. A. working outB. leading toC. resulting inD. depending on49. A. carry aroundB. take outC. go offD. put up50. A. harderB. clevererC. simplerD. slower51. A. gotB. fledC. movedD. flew52. A. volunteersB. studentsC. workersD. friends
51、53. A. economicallyB. personallyC. environmentallyD. privately54. A. reporterB. editorC. educatorD. reminder55. A. societyB. povertyC. politicsD. safety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。Often called the Porcelain (瓷器) Capital for its important role in the domestic and internati
52、onal ceramic (陶瓷) industry, Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province is famous for its ancient porcelain production that 56 (date) back to more than 1, 700 years ago. As the most important ceramic production center in China, Jingdezhen produces high-quality porcelain that 57 (appreciate) both in China and wor
53、ldwide. In December 2014, Jingdezhen was 58 (official) approved by UNESCO and joined the Creative City Network, 59 (gain) itself the “City of Crafts and Folk Art” title. In recent years, by making use of its cultural advantages, Jingdezhen has organized important 60 (activity) on ceramic arts. These
54、 events have transformed Jingdezhen into an incredible platform for diversified cooperation and communication, 61 young artistic talents are drawn to its flame like moths. Establishing a name for himself as 62 one and only live fashion illustrator, Deng traveled from Qingdao to Jingdezhen to explore
55、 the clever cosmos of ancient Chinese ceramic vase patterns. His ceramic works, both 63 (function) and sculptural, are full of elements of fashion, humor, and character 64 (paint) on with traditional Chinese ink. Delicate and sensitive 65 the touch, Dengs brilliant pieces are a sight to see. The red
56、 and pink mixture of colors and lighting surrounding the vases represent Chinese happiness and Western passion, attracting East and West in the same narrative, on the same canvas (画布).第三部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)毕业在即，你校英文报拟向全体高三学生发出感恩母校的倡议。请你为校英文报写一封倡议书。内容包括：1. 倡议目的；2. 感恩方式。注意：1. 词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在相
57、应位置作答。Dear fellow students，_ The School English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。Cody always knew his family was different. While other kids went to the beach for summer vacation, he and his mom visited the worlds largest basket, or the worlds largest baseball bat, or the worlds largest
58、 fork. These are real things. And Codys mom had photos of them during those trips hanging on the wall. As a little kid, Cody thought these vacations were the best ever. But with time going by, he started to feel embarrassed. When his classmates would ask where hed gone for vacation, hed say, “No pla
59、ce special.”On a Sunday morning, his mom said, “I was reading this article about the worlds largest gathering of people dressed as turkeys. It was in Texas, and it was only 661 people! Five times as many people live in our town. I want to hold a similar event here around Thanksgiving Day, which is a
60、 few weeks away.”“Mom,” Cody said. “No.”“Yes!” Mom said. “I just called the newspaper. The announcement runs tomorrow. The day after Thanksgiving, everyone will meet in the town square dressed as turkeys!”A few days before Thanksgiving, Cody and his mom sat down for dinner. Cody set down his fork. “
61、Do you have any idea what the kids at school think about the turkey dress-up?”“No,” Mom said. “Well, they have a lot to say.”Mom looked down at her fingernails, then looked at Cody. “Im afraid its too late to call it off, sweetie.” At last, it was the day of the great turkey dress-up. But instead of
62、 bouncing around the house as shed been all week, Mom was sitting on the living-room floor, shoulders slumped (耷拉着). “I cant believe the DJ is sick,” she said. “What am I going to do? Music is what makes a festivity festive! I dont know how to work all this stuff.”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
63、答。Mom sighed and leaned back against the couch. _With the happy memories brought back by the photos on the wall, Cody said, “Ill do it.” _粤湘鄂名校联盟大联考英语参考答案第一部分：21-25 BDADC 26-30 CACCD 31-35 BDCCA 3640AGEFB第二部分：41-55 CADBA CABCD DCDBA第三部分：56. dates 57. is appreciated 58. officially 59. gaining 60. activities 61. where 62. The 63. functional 64. painted 65. to写作：略