1、深圳市福田外国语高级中学2022-2023学年度第一学期高三年级第二次调研考试英语学科试题答题注意事项：1.本试卷满分120分;考试用时120分钟;2.不按要求答卷不得分。第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，分37.5分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡AIf you are currently learning English, 1 highly recommend you check out the apps below.QuizletWhen learning English, you probably ha
2、ve to memorize a lot of words. If you want to grow your vocabulary as fast as possible, a flashcard app like Quizlet is a great shortcut. With Quizlet, you can create a set of flashcards with new English words you are trying to learn, and practice typing them out until you know them by heart. Its a
3、simple concept, but its highly effective.SpotifySpotify is not a language learning app. But chances are that you already use it or a similar app for listening to music or podcasts（播客）, and one of the effective ways to study is combining something you already use into your existing habits. If Spotify
4、 is already on your phone, you can subscribe to some podcasts for English learners or download playlists of songs for learning English, or make your own.BeelinguappBeelinguapp makes reading in English as convenient as possible. It shows you a text in your own language with the English translation si
5、de-by-side. Texts are short enough so that you can really dig into every word. They cover topics from fairytales, to science, to current news articles. Theres even a karaoke feature where you can read along to audio, which helps you match up the English pronunciation with the English spellings.Tande
6、mTandem is a language exchange app which connects learners from all over the world. It can help you find a native English speaker who is trying to learn your native language so you can swap language skills. If you only have five minutes to spare, you can simply exchange messages with a native Englis
7、h speaker. If you have more time, you can have a longer, digital language exchange by sharing voice notes, or using video chat. Its a great way to test your English skills out with real people.1. What is Spotify intended to help people do?A. Develop a good habit.B. Listen to music or podcasts.C. Lea
8、rn a foreign language.D. Memorize words with flashcards.2. What is the advantage of Beelinguapp?A. Learners can use their native language as a reference.B. Its convenient for learners to translate voice notes.C. It provides learners a chance to tell their own stories.D. Learners can sing English son
9、gs along to the music.3. Which app can help people interact with a native speaker?A. Quizlet.B. Spotify.C. Beelinguapp.D. Tandem.BTable tennis may not seem a reasonable option for someone with no arms but Ibrahim Hamadtou doesnt believe in limits. The 48-year-old Egyptian Paralympian breaks the barr
10、ier by holding the paddle (球拍) in his mouth and using his right foot to serve the ball.Hamadtou, who lost his arms in a train accident at the age of ten, was drawn to table tennis after being challenged by a friend. I was once watching a match between two of my friends, Hamadtou explains. They disag
11、reed on a point, When I counted the point in favor of one of them, the other player told me, Mind your own business as you will never be able to play. It was that statement that fired me up to decide to play table tennis.It took Hamadtou three years to master the sport. He says the biggest challenge
12、 was figuring out the best way to control his body. I was trying first to use the bat under the arm, and I also tried using other things, which werent working so well. Finally, I tried using my mouth. It took me nearly a year of practice to get used to holding the paddle with my mouth and making the
13、 serve. With practice and playing regularly, this skill was improved.The Egyptians incredible talent came to light in 2014 when he was awarded the best Arab Athlete of the year. He won a silver medal at the 2016 African Championships, qualified for his first Paralympics in 2016 at 43, and then again
14、 for the 2020 Tokyo Games at 48.The inspiring athlete says, The disability is not in arms or legs but to give up in whatever you would like to do.4. What made Hamadtou take up table tennis?A. His passion for table-tennis.B. His ambition to prove himself.C. His willingness to inspire others.D. His su
15、ffering in a train accident.5. What was the most difficult for Hamadtou to play table tennis?A. Serving the ball with his mouth.B. Holding the paddle under his arm.C. Practicing strengthening his muscles.D. Playing the game with the right body parts.6. What can we learn about Hamadtou from the text?
16、A. He was recognized as a gifted player at 41.B. He was awarded the best athlete in Africa.C. He won a medal in the 2020 Tokyo Games.D. He realized his dream of winning a gold medal.7. What message does the story convey?A. Well begun is half done.B. Love breaks down barriers.C. Success gives people
17、delight.D. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.CPerhaps you have ever heard the saying: Change is the only constant. Everyone, without doubt, goes through changes in their life, whether it is a physical state of aging or a mental state of emotional maturity. However, some are afraid to make the
18、 conscious decision to move or they think its too late to have a fresh start.I have a friend named Jack. At the age of 37, he is a Senior Manager at one of the Big Four. He has a great salary, owns his own apartment and enjoys the fine things in life, but not without the heavy burdens that his job b
19、rings. On the surface, it looks like he has got life figured out. Yet when I once asked if he was happy with his work, he answered that he some- times wished to quit his job to do something less stressful. But hed become accustomed to this lifestyle and felt that it would be too late to give it up t
20、o achieve a new ambition.For him, the risks are too high, so whether he cant abide his present job or not, he has to choose to suck it up. You might have come to a similar situation as Jacks or you might be a Jack. Youre now facing a wall. No matter what it isthe stress of your job or the terrible f
21、eeling, its time that you had to decide whether youll tear down that wall or continue to let it enclose you. I suggest pushing back the boundaries and breaking the fixed patterns. Why do you feel its too late to start over? That is simply because youre comparing yourself with othersyounger or more s
22、uccessful individuals. In fact, you should compare yourself with the older version of you.Dont become that person who lets life pass by only to regret it when you are making your way into old age. Dont let your life plateau（停滞不前）and waste away in the daily chores. Dont give up the potential you stil
23、l have hidden and be locked away by your current state. Now, youd better bravely start going after the things you want to do, without abandoning your dreams, ambitions and responsibilities.8. What kind of people does Jack represent according to the author?A. Those leading a happy life.B. Those havin
24、g an easeful career.C. Those thinking its too late to change.D. Those having a high ambition to work.9. What does the underlined word “abide” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Value.B. Recommend.C. Understand.D. Tolerate.10. What does the author advise us not to do?A. Let life stand still.B. Enjoy the present
25、job.C. Have a small goal in life.D. Consider ourselves as a failure.11. Which is the best title for the text?A. Everyone Can Meet a JackB. Dont Try to Control YourselfC Never Think Change Is Too LateD. You Should Make Alteration EarlierDIn British Bristol, 70 English women at once entered into legal
26、 marriage with dozens of trees in protest against their being cut down. They married the trees in a desperate attempt to prevent them from being cleared for construction of residential buildings worth 55 million in the forest. The British construction company has applied for the construction of 166
27、houses in Bristol, including luxury cottages. At the same time, the townspeople were especially angry at the fact that the application did not indicate the exact number of trees that are planned to be cut down. So, in order to attract the attention of the government, the activists organized an unusu
28、al wedding ceremony to save the forest.The event took place at a park on Spike Island. The women who went there, dressed in wedding dresses, held photographs of the suitors in their hands. The celebration itself took place according to the classic storylinewith groomsmen and wedding vows. The organi
29、zer was John Tarleton, a professor at the Bristol Veterinary School, According to him, this action was supposed to demonstrate that tees are partners of people throughout their life.The idea to hold such a ceremony came from Siobhan Kierans, who admitted that she came up with it by the story of wome
30、n from the environmental movement Chipko, who chained themselves to trees in the 1970s to save them from destruction by logging companies.The protesters said that Bristol needs mature trees more than luxury private housing. One of the brides Suzan Hackett, said, To get married to a tree is a real ho
31、nor. Its not a show. Its highly significant and symbolic.12. Why did the women marry trees?A. To protect the trees from going extinct.B. To appeal to people to plant more trees.C. To blame the company for damaging trees.D To draw the authorities attention to save the forest.13. What does the underli
32、ned word suitors in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. The men to marry.B. The companies to build houses.C. The trees to be saved.D. The buildings to be pulled down.14. What inspired Siobhan Kierans to create such an event?A. Cruel behavior of logging companies.B. A previous environmental campaign.C. Movements
33、 of women fighting for rights.D. Women chained to trees for their faults.15. What does Suzan Hackett think of the event?A. Meaningful.B. Interesting.C. Pioneering.D. Emotional.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Are you sitting more than ever? _16_ Youre probably si
34、tting while reading this. Sometimes you sit when you are driving or attending a meeting. Other times you sit when you engage yourself in watching a movie or playing computer games. Thats undoubtedly a lot of sitting. The fact is, the amount of time spent sitting has increased over time. _17_We know
35、sitting too much is bad, and most of us naturally feel a little guilty after a long-time TV watching. _18_ A study on nearly 8,000 adults suggests that theres a direct relationship between the time spent sitting and our risk of early death of any cause. As the total sitting time increases, so does t
36、he risk of early death.“Sit less, move more” is what the Heart Association encourages us to do. _19_ It is like telling someone to just ”exercise“ without telling them how. Exercise guidelines are always more practical. For example, the Center for Disease Control recommends adults do exercise for tw
37、o hours and 30 minutes every week, plus muscle strengthening activities two or more days a week. We need similar guidelines for sitting._20_ “It would probably be like, for every 30 continuous minutes of sitting, stand up and move or walk for five minutes at a quick pace,” Diaz, the lead researcher
38、said, adding that the study has put us a step closer to the satisfying guidelines. But more researches are needed to confirm their approach.A. Now its time to get up and move around.B. Take a moment to think about your sitting activities.C. Health experts also suggest exercising on a daily basis.D.
39、But this guideline is just too simple and abstract to make a difference.E. As of today, average adult will spend 56-86% of their daily time sitting.F. But what exactly goes wrong when we park ourselves for nearly eight hours per day?G. To make up for the weakness, a research team is working on a mor
40、e specific guideline.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。My first caregiving experience involved driving 180 miles every day to see my grandmother who was terminally ill. I was certainly _21_ as the weeks turned into months, but the desire to _22_ my
41、grandmother in her last days was overwhelming (无法抗拒的).Years later, my 87-year-old father required more _23_ skills than I could provide. As he lived 700 miles away from me, I deeply _24_ that I couldnt take care of him myself, but I thought my nightly phone calls, filled with laughter and family new
42、s, provided him with _25_ support.Then, _26_ , because of cancer, I became the one who needed _27_. Friends provided meals, house cleaning, and rides to appointments. The gratitude I felt for these acts of _28_ was beyond words. It was also because of their thoughtfulness that I could focus all my e
43、nergy on healing (治愈) my body and mind.Soon afterwards, in trying to find a meaningful purpose, I _29_ the idea of offering assistance to other caregivers. I was _30_ with both sides of the struggle, and this _31_ me to pay it forward for the incredible amount of support I had received.A(n) _32_ aro
44、se when a caregiver I knew for years was unable to travel to her winter home in Florida. While recovering from surgery, she was _33_ to drive. When she asked me to be the driver, I didnt _34_ , so we headed south on an adventure.Now, due to the pandemic, I have to suspend the program, but I look for
45、ward to _35_ my journey of caring for caregivers soon. I welcome the chance to lift the burden off their shoulders, even if its for just a minute.21. A. relievedB. delightedC. frustratedD. exhausted22. A. rescueB. comfortC. pleaseD. protect23. A. communicationB. survivalC. nursingD. working24. A. re
46、grettedB. assumedC. fearedD. appreciated25. A. professionalB. physicalC. financialD. emotional26. A. unfortunatelyB. graduallyC. eventuallyD. surprisingly27. A. encouragementB. attentionC. careD. guidance28. A. braveryB. modestyC. honestyD. kindness29. A. reflected onB. came uponC. went overD. focus
47、ed on30. A. facedB. occupiedC. acquaintedD. associated31. A. allowedB. requiredC. advisedD. forced32. A. problemB. crisisC. opportunityD. emergency33. A. forbiddenB. expectedC. supposedD. determined34. A. respondB. hesitateC. struggleD. compromise35. A. extendingB. planningC. finishingD. continuing第
48、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。In a classroom in rural Kenyas Rift Valley, a student _36_ (take) notes alongside her classmates is impressive. She wears the same school uniform a grey skirt and a green sweater. _37_, there is one difference. Priscilla Sitienei is more than 80
49、 years older than them.Sitienei turned 99 years old on February 11. She said she went back to class to set a good example for her great _38_ (grandchild). She also wanted a new career. “I would like to become a doctor because l used to be a midwife (助产士),” she said. She added that her family members
50、 were _39_ (support) of her decision.Back in 2003, the government of the East African country began helping to pay for the cost of primary schooling. This has allowed some older members of society, _40_ had missed out on education in their younger days, _41_(go) back to school.This has given Sitiene
51、i more _42_ an education. She has also become a film star. Sitienei travelled to Paris last year for the launch of a film about her journey. It _43_(title) Gogo, which means grandmother in her native Kalenjin language.Sitienei is in her _44_ (five) year of primary school. She enjoys other school act
52、ivities, physical education classes _45_ (include).第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)46. 假如你是李华，是一名刚升入高三的学生，因为短时间内没有适应高三的紧张生活，最近遇到了无法集中注意力、睡眠不佳等问题，于是你决定给颇受欢迎的外籍老师Daniel 写一封信，寻求他的建议和帮助。内容包括：1.你所遇到的问题或困惑；2.希望得到 Daniel 的建议和帮助。注意:1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式作答。Dear Daniel,I am Li Hua,_Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分25分)47. 阅读下面材
53、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。Price of a MiracleTess was an eight-year-old girl when she heard her mom and dad talking about her little brother, Andrew. All she knew was that he was very sick and they were completely out of money.Only a very costly operation could save him now and it was looking l
54、ike there was no one to lend them the money. She heard Dad say to her tearful mom with desperation, “Only a miracle can save him now.”Tess went to her bedroom and poured all the change she had saved out on the floor and counted it carefully:47 cents. She slipped out of home and made her way to Rexal
55、ls Drug Store. She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention but he was too busy at this moment. Finally, she took a quarter from her pocket and banged it on the glass counter. That did it ! “And what do you want?” the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. “Im talking to
56、 my brother from Chicago Medical University whom I havent seen in ages,” he said without waiting for a reply to his question.“Well, I want to talk to you about my brother,” Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. “Hes really, really sick and I want to buy a miracle.”“We dont sell miracles here,
57、 little girl. Im sorry but I cant help you,” the pharmacist said, softening a little. “Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isnt enough, I will get the rest. Just tell me how much it costs.” Tess answered with a blind faith.The pharmacists brother was a well-dressed man. He stooped down and
58、 asked the little girl, “What kind of a miracle does your brother need?” “I dont know,” Tess replied with her eyes welling up.“I just know hes really sick and Mom says he needs an operation. But my dad cant pay for it, so I want to use my money.”注意:1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式作答。“How much do you have?” as
59、ked the man from Chicago_The operation was completed._答案1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. D 6. A 7. D 8. C 9. D 10. A 11. C12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A 16. B 17. E 18. F 19. D 20. G 21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D36. taking 37. However 38. grandchildren#gran
60、dchild 39. supportive#supporters 40. who 41. to go 42. than 43. is titled 44. fifth 45. included46. Dear Daniel,I am Li Hua, a new Senior3 student, who is bothered by the overwhelming pressure of my fast-paced life. I am writing to ask you for help because I find it quite hard to concentrate on my s
61、tudy.I am encountering some problems which trouble me a lot. First, I have to spend so much time on my homework that I hardly have time to do sports. Moreover, the high expectation from the teachers and my parents makes me extremely stressful because I dont want to let them down. What troubles me mo
62、st is that its difficult for me to fall asleep every night.Faced with the problems above, Im anxious to get your help. Could you please offer me some advice on how to solve these problems? Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua47. One possible version: “How much do you have?” asked the man from
63、Chicago. “47 cents!” Tess replied without any hesitation. To her surprise, the man said that he was a doctor and that it was a fair price for a miracle. Overcome with excitement, Tess grasped his hand, leading him to her home. With doubt and hope, Dad and Mom had Andrew checked by the man, who decla
64、red that he would perform an operation on the boy and promised it wouldnt be long before he could pick himself up. Hearing his words, the whole family burst into tears of joy. The operation was completed. Hardly had Andrew been sent back home when his parents went to thank the doctor with Tess, for
65、they knew that 47 cents was a joke for an operation. They promised to save enough money to pay for the bill only to be told that Tess had paid for it. “Its a fair deal,” the doctor explained to the parents，and then looked into Tesss eyes, smiling, “47 cents was what it costplus the faith of a little girl.”
