1、长沙市 2023 年新高考适应性考试英 语第一部分 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。例： How much is the shirt？A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C。1. Where are the speakers? A. In
2、 a supermarket.B. At home.C. On a farm.2. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Meet a new client. B. Translate a document. C. Prepare meeting materials.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. An actor. B. A case. C. A play.4. What does the woman think of Jacob?A. Hes outgoing. B. Hes co
3、mpetent. C. Hes experienced. 5. What does the man mean?A. He lost his computer. B. His computer is broken. C. He cant help the woman.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 did Anna as
4、k for leave?A. To take a vacation. B. To settle an accident. C. To look after her father.7. When does the conversation take place?A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Fellow workers. B. Boss and assistant. C. Customer and rece
5、ptionist.9. How many people are expected to attend Swipe Wires annual party?A. 20. B. 40. C. 60.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How does the man sound?A. Anxious. B. Curious. C. Ambitious. 11. What is the name of the record-breaking painting?A. The Queen. B. Wild and Free. C. The Blue Elephant. 12. Who is the
6、owner of the pig?AA talented farmer. B. A German painter. C. An animal rescuer. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What makes the woman want to quit her current job?A. Fairly low salary. B. Long working hours. C. Poor job prospect. 14. How did the woman know about the position?A. From the Internet. B. From the ne
7、wspaper. C. From the interviewer.15. What job is the woman interested in?A. A fashion editor. B. A chief director. C. An advertising designer. 16. What is the woman likely to do next?A. Focus on the industry. B. Check fashion information. C. Wait for the interview result.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What i
8、s the speaker doing?A. Introducing a program. B. Delivering a lecture. C. Giving some advice.18. What does Miriam Mitchell plan to do next year?A. Travel in China. B. Work in China. C. Study in China.19. Why does Lily Rabb choose to learn Chinese?A. To make more Chinese friends. B. To get more work
9、chances in China. C. To know more about Chinese fashion.20. What enables students to keep studying Chinese according to Liu Jiang?A. Their love for classmates and teachers. B. Their interest in the language and culture. C. Their expectations of future opportunities.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.
10、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。AStill waiting for your letter to arrive by owl （猫头鹰）？ Dont worry. You can still lose yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter,just by following this four-day route. Day 1 Overview EdinburghIt was in Scotlands capital city that J.K. Rowling started to
11、plot the adventures of Harry and his fellows. With stoned streets， winding alleys（小巷）and medieval（中世纪的）architecture,the city certainly has a few things in common with the settings from the books and films. She wrote the early chapters in various cafes around the citys Old Towns. Day 2 Overview trave
12、l to Fort WilliamTravel by train from Edinburgh to Glasgow and from there, and you can take the West Highland Line to Fort William. This is a great way to see some famous spots from the window, including the mysterious Rannoch Moor,the place where Death Eaters board the train in the movie Harry Pott
13、er and The Deathly Hallows. Day 3 Overview all aboard the Hogwarts expressWitness the sweeping cinematic scenery straight out of the eight successful films by booking a seat on the Jacobite Steam Train, which travels from Fort William to Mallaig along the West Highland Line. Stop for lunch in Mallai
14、g and then make the return journey to Fort William.Please be sure to book the steam train in advance, as it is a very popular experience. It opens for the season in April. Day 4 Overview lakes and valleysIn the films，mysterious，misty landscapes frame（衬托）the background of Harrys tale，so its no surpri
15、se that the producers chose the Highlands for many scenes. Spend a day wandering through some of these beautiful spots and feel the magical atmosphere. 21. Where did J.K.Rowling first start to create Harry Potter?A. In Mallaig.B. In Edinburgh.C. In Glasgow.D. In Fort William.22. What are you require
16、d to do if you want to take the steam train?A. Have lunch earlier than usual. B. Learn about the return ticket.C. Make a reservation beforehand. D. Take a training course in April23. On which day can you experience the producers favorite settings?A. Day 1.B. Day 2. C. Day 3.D. Day 4.BSylvester James
17、 Gates is the current president of the American Physical Society. He appears in a number of documentaries, and is the receiver of countless awards.In looking back at his career,Gates credited MIT as his intellectual birthing ground.In fact, his path to MIT started at home. He still remembers that wh
18、en he was a child, his father asked him and his three younger siblings（兄弟姐妹）a question： What college do you plan to attend? His father had spent his own childhood on a sugarcane farm, and then worked in the army for 27 years, never having had the opportunity to attend college himself.“But he had an
19、iron faith that education was the way to make progress for our family,”Gates said.Gates first learned of MIT when he was 14. He was watching a television show, with a character who happened to be an MIT student.It left such an impression that Gates declared to his father that MIT was the college he
20、wanted to attend.But as he recalled,That dream almost never happened.”He spent his high school years in Florida. He and his friends started a chess team. When they visited other high schools for matches,he saw the quality of everything,from the facilities, to the desks, and even the booksespecially
21、the bookswas better than those at his own school.This experience made him hesitate in applying to MIT. But his father, remembering Gates early declaration,insisted.When the acceptance letter came,it was his father who gave him the news, while sitting on the familys rocking sofaHe was energetically g
22、oing back and forth, back and forth, and then he looked up and saw me, smiling the biggest smile, Gates said. And that was my introduction to MITthat very personal welcoming from my father,who let me know that my dream could come true.24. What do we know about Gates?A. He is president of MIT B. He h
23、as got lots of honors.C. His path to MIT began on farm D. His service in the army lasted 27 years.25. Which of the following can best describe the authors father?A. Insightful.B.Picky.C. Educated. D. Hesitant. 26. What made Gates apply to MIT?A. The iron faith in high school career. B. Fathers insis
24、tence on his early dream. C. The experience of visiting high schools. D. His communication with an MIT student. 27. What can we learn from the passage?A. Its never too late to learn. B. Knowledge makes one humble. C. Making mistakes is part of learning. D. Birth is much but education is more.CCurren
25、tly, New Zealands government announces it will help pay for poorer families to replace their old cars with cleaner hybrid （混合动力的） or electric ones. The government says it plans to spend $357million on the test program.The move is part of a wider plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions（排放物）. Greenhou
26、se gases are believed to cause warming temperatures in the Earths atmosphere. New Zealand plans to provide aid for businesses to reduce emissions and have buses that run on environmentally safe fuel by 2035.The government also plans to provide food-waste collection for most homes by 2030.Prime Minis
27、ter Jacinda Ardem said in a statement,“Weve all seen the recent reports on sea level rise and its influence right here in New Zealand. We cannot leave the issue of climate change until its too late to fix.The plan is a step toward New Zealands stated goal of reaching net-zero（净零）carbon emissions by
28、2050.Reaching net-zero emissions means not creating more carbon in the atmosphere than oceans and forests can remove. Ardern said that reducing dependence on traditional fuels would help protect families from extreme price increases. The plan also sets a goal of reducing total car travel by 20 perce
29、nt over the next 13years. The programs will be paid for from a $2.8 billion climate emergency response fund.Officials said that over time, money collected from polluters would pay for the programs rather than taxes from families. Some critics of the plan say it continued to be less restrictive on Ne
30、w Zealands huge agriculture industry. Agriculture creates more than half of the nations total greenhouse gas emissions. But it is also important to the economy as the nations biggest export earner.David Seymour is the leader of New Zealands ACT political party. He said that some of the announced pro
31、grams were proven to be ineffective and had been tried and failed overseas. Seymour added that people should be able to choose how they reduce emissions through the market-based emissions trading plan.28. What does New Zealand government plan to do?A. Increase dependence on traditional fuels. B. Red
32、uce expense on food-waste collection. C. Offer businesses help to lessen emissions. D. Buy cars for families and double car travel.29. What does Jacinda Ardem suggest doing about the climate change?A. Observing the sea level rise. B. Publishing the recent reports. C. Dealing with the issue instantly
33、. D. Raising emergency response funds. 30. What can we infer from the text?A. The move has a goal of reducing the use of buses. B. Agriculture plays a vital part in the nations economy. C. The announced programs will be applied internationally. D. Achieving net-zero emissions means creating no carbo
34、n at all. 31.What is David Seymours attitude towards the programs?A. Tolerant.B. Unclear.C.Favorable.D. Doubtful.DNatural silencethe kind when you hear nothing but the sound of nature around youis becoming increasingly scarce. The noise of man-made can be heard even in the remote corners of national
35、 parks and deep in the Arctic Ocean.This is having some troubling effects. In humans, noise pollution has been linked to physical， mental health problems and cognitive impairment（认知功能障碍）in children.In wildlife,its disturbing navigation,pairing,communication and can cause hearing loss.Were losing the
36、 ability to listen to nature without noise pollution, says sound recordist Matt Mikkelsen. Hes part of the non-profit organization Quiet Parks International, which aims to identify and preserve the planets last quiet places.Recently, this took him to Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeas
37、tern Minnesota. No cars, motor boats, electricity or telephone lines are allowed in the one-million-acre area,making it a strong candidate for Quiet Park status. But listening back to the recording， Mikkelsen can hear the low hum（嗡鸣声） of a commercial plane flying far away.Quiet Parks hasnt yet decid
38、ed if Boundary Waters meets its criteriaits one of 260 potential sites around the world that the organization is currently exploring. The team will analyze the sound recordings from each location and consider them alongside other data.In recent years, the world has been getting louder, with cities a
39、nd towns expanding and an increasing number of noises from cars, airplanes or ships. But during the COVID-19 pandemic （流行病），there has been momentary delay.In2020，global air travel was down by 60% and road transport decreased by almost half. Scientists in Europe found that noise caused by humans fell
40、 by up to 50% after lock downs were carried out.People enjoyed the silence,says Mikkelsen.“There were no airplanes in the sky and cars werent on the street. It was an incredible thing to be able to hear the world, all of a sudden, free from noise pollution,he says. Since the start of the pandemic, Q
41、uiet Parks says it has experienced a huge increase in interest for quiet places.I hope that we can take that desire for a world with less noise forward,”says Mikkelsen,and appreciate the spots we have,where we can go and not experience noise pollution.32. What does the underlined word scarce”probabl
42、y mean in paragraph 1?A. Special.B. Rare.C. Common. D. Typical.33. What is paragraph 2mainly about?A. Causes of hearing loss. B. Tips on protecting the nature. C. Harmful effects of noise pollution. D. Unidentified problems from human beings.34. What will Matt Mikkelsens team analyse according to th
43、e text?A. The sound recordings. B. Global air travels.C. Quiet Parks criteria. D. Data of the pandemic.35. Where is the text probably taken from?A. A book review. B. A travel guide.C. A business plan. D. A science report. 1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。Im a hike
44、rborn to hike.It does my heart and soul good to take a pack and head out on a trail（小路）， especially when Im alone and can let my mind wander where it will._36_.Hiking keeps your brain sharper than many other forms of exercise. As a professional writer, although I am busy with my work, I often spare
45、some time to hike._37_._38_.Exercise in general can be a good way to decrease stress. But what sets hiking apart from other forms of exercise is that hiking can happen almost anywhere and give you the happiness that you can take from nature.Hiking can increase our creativity. Im sure Im not alone in
46、 finding that walks in nature let my mind wander freely in creative directions._39_Sometimes, ideas relevant to music come up from unconscious places when Im not deliberately thinking.Hiking helps strengthen a positive relationship with the natural world.Besides being good for us, hiking may also he
47、lp the world around us. After all, if we stick to walking and covering longer distances, we could use cars less and reduce our carbon footprint. _40_.For example, it increases our connection to nature. As one study suggests, when we have a personal connection to nature, we are more likely to want to
48、 protect it. That means experiences in naturelike hiking can be mutually（相互地）beneficial， helping people and the earth.So,grab a water bottle,a backpack. and head out on the trail.You wont be sorry you did.A. Hiking helps to keep you calm and happy B. Beyond that, hiking benefits our planet indirectl
49、y C. Following are the benefits you can get from hiking D. In fact,Ive written many of my songs while hiking on a trail E. Its easy for me to come up with creative ideas while sitting aloneF. It not just makes me feel good, but also helps me keep the brain in top shape G. This all goes to show that
50、hiking maybe one of the best ways to move your body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。One day Christopher Columbus was at a party that a Spanish gentleman gave in his honor. People were saying,What a great _41 _you have made!However,several people pres
51、ent were envious of him. They began to try to make Columbus_42_.You have discovered new _43_beyond the seas, they said, but what of that?Anybody can _44_across the ocean and anybody can coast along the islands on the other side. It is the_45_thing in the world.All you need to do is sail west. Thats
52、not a(n)_46_ feat（功绩）.”Columbus made no _47_,but after a while he took an egg from a dish and said to the company,Who among you,gentlemen,can make this egg_48_on end?“Thats impossible,”the host replied.“You would need to be a _49_to do that.”One by one, those at the table _50_ the experiment. _ 51 ,
53、 none of them succeeded.After a short silence,Columbus took the egg and struck its small end _52_upon the table so as to _53_the shell（壳）a little.After that， there was no _54_in making it stand upright.Gentlemen,said he,what is easier than to do this which you said was impossible?It is the simplest
54、thing in the world.Anybody can do itAFTER HE HAS BEEN_55_HOW!”41.A.decisionBscheduleC.discoveryDstatement42.A.unhurtBuncomfortableC.unfortunateDunafraid43.A.substancesBoceansC.landsDtreasures44.A.sailBrunC.walkDhike45.A.greatestBworstC.hardestDsimplest46.A.smallBuselessC.remarkableDordinary47.A.apol
55、ogyBanswerC.mistakeDsecret48.A.rollBsitC.fallDstand49.A.magicianBsailorC.plannerDdoctor50.A.evaluatedBfinishedC.triedDdesigned51.A.Above allBAt lastC.For instanceDIn addition52.A.gentlyBhelplesslyC.heavilyDcritically53.A.findBchangeC.hideDbreak54.A.troubleBinstructionC.reactionDpoint55.A.HITBSHOWNC.
56、EXPLODEDDSET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。Gift giving has been a long tradition that dates back thousands of years as far back as man can remember. As human beings, we are social creatures who enjoy each others company and expressing_56_(we)feelings through the giving of g
57、ifts.The giving of gifts may be one of the oldest of human _57_(activity)that predates civilization and may date back _58_the origin of our species. Even in primitive cavemen culture, the giving of gifts was _59 _(fair) common as it was used to show love and affection towards one another. The presen
58、ting of gifts was also inferred as a status symbol when leaders of tribes（部落）would show their_60_（appreciate）for the contributions of those who were part of an important achievement. Whether it was an unusually shaped rock, a tooth from an animal, the bark from a tree_61_some other item that was nat
59、ural in origin, the giving of gifts had been certainly common behavior long before an advanced civilization came into being.Today, gift giving is spread across all cultures around the world. Gifts _62_(give)to family members, friends, those we work with and even neighbors who receive gifts of all di
60、fferent types. The psychology of _63_ gift giving is so rewarding is simple:It allows people_64_ (connect). Making connections with people around us gives us a sense of purpose and feeling of satisfaction. This feeling is one that enlightens the soul and brings out the _ 65_(good) in us.第四部分 写作（共两节，
61、满分40分）第一节 （满分15分）假定你是李华，正负责筹备学校年度英语诗歌创作大赛。你想去找外教Mariam咨询关于诗歌主题等相关的事情，但是发现Mariam不在办公室，请你给她写一封邮件。内容包括：1找她的原因；2.约定见面的时间、地点。注意：1.词数80左右；2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Mariam,Im Li Hua from your English poetry class._Yours,Li Hua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。I was backpacking and planned to cli
62、mb a volcano called Volcan Baru. At 3,474m, it is the highest peak in the country and one of the only places on Earth from where you can see the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans at the same time. It is an active volcano, but last erupted around 1550.I set off before sunrise. It was a little cold, so
63、I had pulled on tights under my trousers. I intended to reach the top by midday, and then return before dark to get a lift to my hotel.Ive always felt safe travelling as a woman on my own, which Ive done since my 20s. I love the freedom. When I got to the base of the volcano at 7 in the morning，the
64、ranger （护林员）disagreed to let me go alone, but said OK because an American couple were behind me.The first part of the climb was beautiful. It was not dry as you might imagine a volcano might bethere were trees and flowers all around, and a dirt road for the farmers who worked around there.I walked f
65、or an hour and reached a fair height. The views were impressive, so I stopped to take a photographSuddenly I heard violent barking behind me. I turned and saw two dogs running aggressively （挑衅）towards me. I expected them to stop，but they didnt. As they got closer， I could see their teeth looked shar
66、p, and that they looked angry. There was nowhere for me to run. I tried to keep calm, but my heart was racing. Id never been bitten by a dog, and I couldnt help but fear what would happen. They stopped a dozen feet from where I stood and kept barking.I knew they could move fast, so I didnt want to t
67、ry to outrun them. 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答。Terrified, I slowly kept walking, saying,Come on, good dogs!_Just at this critical moment, a pickup appeared, driven by the ranger._2023年长沙市新高考适应性考试英语试题参考答案第一部分听力1-5 BBABC 6-10 CACCB 11-15 BCCBA 16-20 CAACB第二部分 阅读理解21-23BCD 24-27BABD 28-31 CCBD
68、32-35BCAD 36-40 CFADB 第三部分 语言运用41-45 CBCAD 46-50 CBDAC 51-55 BADAB 56. our 57.activities 58.to 59.fairly 60.appreciation 61.or 62.are given 63.why 64.to connect/to be connected 65.best第四部分 写作应用文写作【参考范文】Dear Mariam,Im Li Hua from your English poetry class. Im writing to ask for your help. The annual
69、English Poetry Writing Competition will be held next month. However,its a struggle for us to decide on the theme and the style. I know you have a very busy schedule, but Id be very grateful if you could give us some practical guidance. Meanwhile, wed like to invite you to be our judge.If possible,sh
70、all we meet in your office at 4o clock tomorrow afternoon? Looking forward to your early reply.Yours, Li Hua读后续写【参考范文】Terrified, I slowly kept walking, saying, Come on, good dogs!”Suddenly, one dog dashed up towards me, sinking his teeth into my leg.Oh,my God,Im in a dogs mouth and hes trying to swa
71、llow me,I thought to myself,with the pain taking my breath away as I felt his teeth in my flesh.I picked up a rock to fight him off, but was nervous that he would go for my neck or that the other one would come to attack me together. Facing these two aggressive dogs,I desperately felt at a loss.Hard
72、ly could I step out of the trouble on my own.Just at this critical moment, a pickup appeared, driven by the ranger: Seeing the state I was in, he immediately stopped his pickup, opened the door, and signaled to me to get in. When we reached the base, he helped me bandage the leg up, earnestly reminding me that safety comes first while travelling. I felt relieved and grateful. And from then on, I travel carefully as well as cautiously. After all, nothing is more precious than life.