1、礼泉县20222023学年度第一学期中期学科素养评价高三英语第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）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 is the weather like now?A. Snowy B. Rainy C. Cloudy2. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. teacher and student B. Int
2、erviewer and interviewee C. Manager and customer3. Why does the woman need an English pen pal?A. To practice her English. B. To help her write something special C. To find a good partner to work with4. How will the man probably go to the Madison Square?A. By taxi B. By bus C. By bike5. How much is t
3、he sheet?A. 10 dollars B. 20 dollars C. 30 dollars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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why does the woman want to change her insurance provider?A. She is in an emergency B. She cant find
4、 better solutions C. She is dissatisfied with her agent7. What is the woman advised to do?A. Contact Teds agent B. Make some insurance plans D. List out her requirements听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What might the woman be?A. A cook B. A volunteer C. A restaurant owner9. When do the speakers finish their work n
5、ormally?A. At 8:00 p. m B. At 9:00 p. m C. At 10:00 p. m听第8段材料，回到第10至12题。10. How can the man get high scores?A. By hard work B. By talent C. By a little pressure11. How many points did the woman score?A. 62 B. 70 C. 9912. Where are the speakers?A. In an office B. In a classroom C. At a bus station听第
6、9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why didnt Jane invite John earlier?A. Because she wanted to give John earlier?B. Because she was unsure whether John like such thingsC. Because she was uncertain whether the tickets would be available.14. What did Julia Margaret Cameron emphasize about subject?A. Appearance B. Cha
7、racter C. Social status15. According to the conversation, how did Julia Margaret Camerons picture look?A. Bright B. Colorful C. Unclear16. What is the conversation mainly about?A. A famous photographer B. Photographic technology in the 1800s C. A new museum about photography听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Whe
8、n did the center reopen?A. In August B. In September C. In October18. What did the center have before?A. A volleyball court B. An outdoor swimming pool C. An indoor swimming pool19. Who will get a 50% discount on membership?A. People under 18 B. People under 25 C. People under 5020. Why is the speak
9、er giving the talk?A. To encourage teenagers to join center. B. To introduce the staff in the center C. To explain some rules in center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。ABridges are one of the best constructional inventions. You may be surprised to see that s
10、ome old bridges are still standing and used by tourists. Some of the more modern bridges, on the other hand, reach breathtaking heights and are not for the faint of heart (胆小鬼).The Bridge of Immortals (China)The Bridge of Immortals connects the Huangshan mountain ranges in southern Anhui Province of
11、 eastern China. The bridge is terrifying to cross but the views are definitely rewarding and the photographs are pretty special too. The drop below is pretty dramatic and if you decide to cross, we only have a piece of advice to offer you crazy adventurers. Dont look down!Hussaini Hanging Bridge (Pa
12、kistan)Hussaini Hanging Bridge is considered to be the most dangerous bridge in the world. This rope bridge is poorly maintained and shakes wildly when you walk across it. If you take a wrong step, youll end up flying into the Hunza River below.Langkawi Sky Bridge (Malaysia)This curious looking brid
13、ge in Malaysia is 400 feet above the ground and has been closed several times for maintenance purposes. Its reopening was delayed several times but it is now open for use, although not many people actually want to cross. There was a rumor (传闻) claiming that the bridge can potentially collapse.Seven
14、Mile Bridge (Florida)The Seven Mile Bridge can be found in the Florida Keys and connects the Middle Keys to Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys. When it was constructed, it was one of the longest bridges in the world. It won 8 awards and one of these was the Exceptional Award for Cost Savings Innovati
15、on from the Federal Highway Administration.1. Which of the following bridges is most welcomed by photographers?A. The Bridge of Immortals.B. Hussaini Hanging Bridge.C. Langkawi Sky Bridge.D. Seven Mile Bridge.2. Why is Hussaini Hanging Bridge considered the most dangerous bridge in the world?A. Its
16、made of rope.B. Its above the river.C. It is in poor condition.D. The drop below is dramatic.3. What is special about Seven Mile Bridge?A. It once had a lot of honors.B. It reaches breathtaking height.C. It cost a big sum of money to built.D. It was the longest bridge in the world.BSir Arthur Conan
17、Doyle is a name that every lover of English literature will always remember and cherish. He is the pen father of the extraordinary detective Sherlock Holmes and a number of detective stories. Arthur chose to go to medical field and become a surgeon from the University of Edinburgh, and this is the p
18、lace where Arthur met a person who influenced him to become a writer. It was one of his teachers Dr. Joseph Bell who was master at observation, logic, detection and diagnosis. All these qualities were later found in the character of the celebrated detective Sherlock Holmes. 1888 was a significant ye
19、ar that rocketed Doyle to fame with his novel which was named as “A Study in Scarlet” in which he introduced his two immortal charactersSherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. The story “The Sign of Four” was instrumental in establishing Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle in literature. The writer tried
20、 to open a practice in Paris but not a single patient came to him, which proved to be a blessing in disguise. It gave him a lot of time to think. And it was here that he met an illustrator named Sydney Paget who created the image of Sherlock Holmes which captured the minds of the readers and made th
21、e detective famous all over.Doyles next creation was the delightfully violent Professor Challenger. “The Lost World” which involved Professor Challenger was an immediate success. Finally, because of his wifes illness, Doyle decided to devote his life to his previous work rather than writing. This wa
22、s the time when he decided to end the stories of Sherlock Holmes, which he did in “The Final Problem”.The great Arthur Conan Doyle died at the age of 71 in 1930. He has left a legacy (遗产) to last us a lifetime and is still alive through his books and stories.4. What can we know about Conan Doyle fro
23、m the first two paragraphs?A. He was a doctor in his early age.B. He is the pen father of detective stories.C. All the qualities of his books came from his teacher.D. His teacher recommended him to write detective story.5. Which book made Conan Doyle a hit overnight?A. The Lost World.B. The Sign of
24、Four.C. The Final Problem.D. A Study in Scarlet.6. What does the underlined phrase “a blessing in disguise” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Facts speak louder than words.B. Practice makes perfect.C. Behind bad luck comes good luck.D. Failure is the mother of success.7. What is the best title for the text?A.
25、Sherlock Holmes: a selfless person.B. Detective stories: the mainstream of reading.C. Sherlock Holmes: a famous detective writer.D. Detective stories: a big fortune for Sherlock Holmes.CIt was just after 5 p. m. I was holding a cup of tea at Sainsburys the second largest chain of supermarkets in the
26、 U. K. We were around a dozen customers in the supermarkets caf, and most of us were on our own. Despite placing the special sign “Reserved for customers in the mood for a chat” in an obvious position, I got no takers.Government announcers tell us that Britons of all ages are suffering loneliness. A
27、bout 200,000 senior citizens have not spoken to a friend or friend or relative for over a month. Family doctors suspect that some of their patients are making appointments because they are lonely. The receptionists also agree that the front desk is a magnet for the isolated to come and experience a
28、bit of human contact. And the young, even with their busy lives on social media, are also affected. New research from Sainsburys Living Well Index reveals that almost two thirds of the people aged between 18 and 24 have admitted to sometimes feeling lonely.To ease the problem of loneliness, Sainsbur
29、ys has launched “Talking Tables”, which are reserved spaces where people can have a chat. They appear in variety of formats. A sign-posted table located in cafs in-store is one of them. The concept has been developed in close association with Chatty Caf. Alexandra Hoskyn was inspired to start a netw
30、ork of Chatty Cafs in the U. K. in 2017 after finding herself socially isolated as a new mother at home with young children.“We know from our Living Well Index that community connections are a key driver of helping people live well,” says Judith Batchelar, direction of Sainsburys brand. “We hope tha
31、t by bringing people together at our Talking Tables, we can develop the potential of our store space to help people be better connected to the communities they live and work in.”A European friend suggested that all this unsolicited friendliness may not seem very British. However, a staff member at t
32、he Sainsburys sounded more positive: “Its early days, and you cannot change peoples habits overnight.”8. Who might come to “Talking Table”?A. Anyone eager to chatB. Only the lonely old peopleC. Teenagers active in social mediaD. People having financial problems9. What can we infer from the text?A. “
33、Talking Table” is a pioneer in the worldB. Friendliness can change British habits directlyC. “Talking Table” can produce a sense of belongingD. “Talking Table” was inspired by some new mothers10. What is the important element for peoples well-being according to Judith Batchelar?A. Personal ambitionB
34、. Physical and mental healthC. Relations with familyD. Communication in the community11. What is the passage mainly about?A. The approaches to getting rid of lonelinessB. The supermarkets cafes helping ease lonelinessC. The latest study on loneliness of senior citizensD. The largest supermarket chai
35、n in the UK SainsburysDIn a former gold mine a mile underground, inside a titanium tank(钛储罐)filled with a rare liquified gas, scientists have begun the search for what so far has been unfindable: dark matter.Scientists are trying to understand why the universe is not what it seems. One part of the m
36、ystery is dark matter, which has by far most of the mass in the universe. Astronomers know its there even though its nowhere to be seen, because when they measure the stars and other regular matter in galaxies, they find that there is not nearly enough gravity to hold them together. If nothing else
37、was out there, galaxies would be quickly flying apart.The race to solve this enormous mystery has brought one team to the depths under Lead, South Dakota.The idea is that a mile of dirt and rock, a giant tank, a second tank and the purest titanium in the world will block nearly all the cosmic rays a
38、nd particles (粒子) around us every day. But dark matter particles, scientists think, can avoid all those obstacles. They hope one will fly into the liquid xenon (疝气) in the inner tank and smash into a xenon nucleus (原子核), revealing its existence in a flash of light seen by a device called “the time p
39、rojection chamber.”Scientists announced Thursday that the five-year $60 million search finally got underway two months ago after a delay caused by the pandemic. So far the device has found.nothing. At least no dark matter.And if all their calculations and theories are right, they figure theyll see o
40、nly a couple signs of dark matter a year. By the time the experiment finishes, the chance of finding dark matter with this device is probably less than 50% but more than 10%.While thats far from a sure thing, “you need a little enthusiasm,” said Kevin Lesko, a physicist at Lawrence Berkeley Naonal L
41、aboratory. “You dont go into rare search physics without some hope of finding something.”These scientists tried to a similar, smaller experiment here years ago. After coming up empty, they figured they had to go much bigger. Another large-scale experiment is underway in Italy run by a rival team, bu
42、t no results have been announced so far.12. What do we know about dark matter?A. It is a rare liquified gas.B. It is invisible and hard to find.C. It is unknown to scientists.D It is a form of gravity in the galaxies.13. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The result of the experiment.B. The design
43、of the experiment.C The reason for conducting the experiment.D. The importance of the experiment.14. What can we learn about the experiment?A. Its success is guaranteed.B. It is almost finished.C. It has been fruitless so far.D. It is the first attempt in the field.15. Which of the following might K
44、evin Lesko agree with?A. Dont count your chickens.B Two heads are better than one.C. Strike while the iron is hot.D. Every cloud has a silver lining.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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。It takes a lot of training and experience to become a public speaker. However, there are
45、slight differences when it comes to presenting to a virtual audience._16_. When presenting online, however, you are not always able to see your audience. _17_. This way, your eyes will appear to be looking directly at your viewers.There is no room for small talks when making an online presentation.
46、If it is a virtual event, you need to be precise and theres no social pressure to keep them there. So be sure not to bore them with too many irrelevant stories.There is no room for small talks when making an online presentation. If it is a virtual event, you need to be precise and to the point. _18_
47、. You should also note that audience members are not prohibited from leaving and theres no social pressure to keep them these. So be sure not to bore them with too many irrelevant stories.At times, especially during bigger events, there may be many tools and software features that you need to enable
48、 to be at your best. However, we all know how technology is, and the fact is that it might fail us. During such situations, you can talk through the disturbance as you work to get the problem fixed. _19_, unlike when you decide to just go quiet without letting them know why.Now more and more people
49、continue following the new trend. This is all thanks to the convenience virtual events have brought to us. _20_.A. Instead, you are required to look directly into the cameraB. Furthermore, adapting your delivery to audience reaction was also demandedC. So it will help to get familiar with the tools
50、and software before the presentationD. The audience might be more willing to wait for you as you work on your technical problemE. Nevertheless, you will still need to stay ahead of the trends to boost your online presentation skillsF. Maintaining eye contact is one of the most important skills you n
51、eed to master as a public speakerG. Ensure that your speech or presentation has a flow that the audience can follow without getting lost第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（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。It was the first night of a tiring seven-day 250km race across the Gob
52、i Desert a year. Mr. Leonard _21_ a little dog going around his camp trying to _22_ herself.“Cute, but Im not giving you any,” Leonard thought. Like all _23_, he had packed just enough for the whole _24_. Hed been running competitively for three years, and he had a _25_ to win.The next day, at the s
53、tarting line, the dog _26_ him again. He waved her away, and_27_ she might be stepped on by the runners. _28_, the dog followed him all the way until the days race _29_. That night the dog snuggled (依偎) up to Leonard and even _30_ to get a little food from him. By then, he was determined to _31_ her
54、 Gobi.The pair went on to finish the seven-day race, with Gobi _32_ a distance of 125km on her own, and winning Leonard over, enough for him to make a _33_ he would take her home to Edinburgh. “Seeing Gobi on the race _34_ my attitude to things. It made me think more about stopping and helping her,
55、_35_ just focusing on winning,” said Leonard, who finished second. “It also made my running more _36_, giving me a lot of pleasure.”As Leonard was preparing to get Gobi home, she was _37_. With a group of 20 local volunteers coming to his _38_, he finally found her. After that, Leonard never let Gob
56、i out of his _39_. Now Gobis favorite activity is running, and she _40_ does at least 8km a day with Leonard up the hills.21. A. recognizedB. spottedC. adoptedD. treated22. A. accommodateB. waterC. feedD. entertain23. A. competitorsB. climbersC. explorersD. hikers24. A. monthB. campC. dayD. course25
57、. A. habitB. desireC. rightD. tendency26. A. botheredB. stoppedC. welcomedD. approached27. A. confusedB. worriedC. ashamedD. astonished28. A. ThereforeB. MeanwhileC. HoweverD. Otherwise29. A. ended upB. got downC. kicked offD. came along30. A. refusedB. managedC. affordedD. prevented31. A. giveB. aw
58、ardC. nameD. show32. A. extendingB. settingC. keepingD. covering33. A. decisionB. choiceC. commentD. difference34. A. advocatedB. changedC. challengedD. acknowledged35. A. rather thanB. but forC. regardless ofD. ahead of36. A. impressiveB. painfulC. enjoyableD. extraordinary37. A. deadB. sickC. inju
59、redD. missing38. A. rescueB. assistanceC. mindD. defense39. A. sightB. wayC. handD. reach40. A. hardlyB. luckilyC. routinelyD. occasionally第二节语法填空（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。You may think you couldnt live through summer without air conditioning. But in ancient China, hand fa
60、ns were almost the only way _41_ (drive) the heat away.Chinese people have used hand fans _42_ 2,000 years. The fans came in different shapes and were made of _43_ (vary) materials. Palm leaf fans were much cheaper and _44_ (easy) to make. Feather fans marked to owners high status. Sandalwood fans c
61、ould send out a sweet smell.Later, hand fans became far more than just something _45_ could cool you down. They developed into works of art, in which Tuanshanround fans, and Zheshanfolded fans were the most common. In the shape of a full moon, round fans _46_ (make) of silk. They had beautiful embro
62、idery (刺绣) _47_ (feature) birds and flowers on them. Women _48_ (especial) those in the royal palace, like to use them. Poets in ancient China often compared a womans round face to round fans. A poet in the Qing Dynasty, Nalan Xingde was a typical example. He wrote, “If only life were as beautiful a
63、s we first met, why should the autumn wind bother to pity painted fans?” Meanwhile, men liked to use folded fans to paint and write poems one them. It was _49_ way to show off their skills in literature, painting and calligraphy.Today, Chinese people still use these fans, though many people doesnt w
64、rite _50_ paint on them any more.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）51. 假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处错误。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。As we all know, walking is
65、a good way of exercising and is benefit to our health. It can not only reduce the risk of many kinds of diseases but also builds up the bones. Its safe than many other ways of exercising, especially for the elderly and its easy to do without considering rules. Beside, walking can also help us lose w
66、eight. How should we pay attention to during the walk? First, we should wear loose clothes and good shoes so that you can relax. Second, we should walk fast enough to cause us breathe with difficulty but still be able to talk about. Third, its huge important to walk with our two arm moving freely. M
67、ost importantly, we should do it every day.第二节书面表达（满分25分）52. 目前网络语言（Internet Slang）在青少年中极为盛行，你校学生会在同学中就对网络语言的看法进行了调查，调查结果见下面饼状图（pie chart）。请根据图中信息，用英语写一篇短文，介绍同学们的看法，并表达你自己的观点。注意：1.词数100左右：2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_答案听力答案：略1. A 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. D 6. C 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. D 11. B12. B 13. B 14. C 15. D 16. F
68、17. A 18. G 19. D 20. E 21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. C 37. D 38. B 39. A 40. C41. to drive 42. over 43. various 44. easier 45. that 46. were made 47. featuring 48. especially 49. a 50. or51.改错：1. benefitbeneficial 2. buildsbuild 3. saf
69、esafer 4. BesideBesides 5. HowWhat 6. youwe 7. 在breathe前面加to 8. 删除about 9. hugehugely 10. armarms52. Internet slang such as LOL (laughing out loud) enjoys great popularity among teenagers nowadays. Students opinions on this issue are divided.Students who are in favor of it are in the majority. 35per
70、cent of them hold the view that Internet slang is vivid and fashionable. 33 percent of them decide that they can enjoy its humor and intelligence when using it. In addition, 23 percent of the students believe it makes chatting on the internet more convenient. On the contrary, a small number of them
71、think Internet slang lacks depth of thought, and its too casual. Besides, it is hard for most people to understand and accept this kind of slang. If used too much in a passage, it may confuse readers and even cause misunderstanding.In my opinion, now we are living in the Information Age, so if we are not familiar with internet slang, were likely to fall behind.
