1、太原五中 20222023 学年度第一学期期末考试 高 三 英 语出题人、校对人： 史海玲、申玲 时间： 2023.01.13第一部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分 60 分)第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 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。AInternational Volunteer: Working with ChildrenThinking about volunteering abroad?Want to take a volunteer vacation? Think about volunteering in
2、ternationally working with children. It is one of the most rewarding and life-changing things you can do in your spare time. Most importantly, it can dramatically improve childrens lives. Given the various and interesting programs, let me give you a general description.What types of opportunities ar
3、e available?Whether you choose to volunteer in Africa or anywhere else, there are many children who need help, so your efforts will gratefully applaud. First, you need decide which country to work in. Many volunteer abroad to experience more of a particular area they love. Next, decide on what type
4、of project to work on. These projects generally fall under the following topics:Work in school as a teaching assistant, helping with basic tasks such as reading, numeracy, etc. The beauty of this is that no formal training or qualifications are required!Teaching English to children of all ages. Usua
5、lly a TEFL qualification is required, but many schools only require you to speak English to a native level.Running sports programs in various communities. If you are active and passionate about helping children through sports, this is for you.Running music clubs to help kids learn new skills, develo
6、p teamwork skills and, hopefully, have fun.How do you go about organizing volunteer programs abroad?As you see, there are varied volunteer opportunities available, depending on your personal interests. To arrange a placement, talk to volunteer overseas agencies and they can help place you in the com
7、munity of your choice. Look online for agencies that look good on you!1. What should be considered first before you volunteer abroad?A. Qualification. B. Destination. C. Project. D. Personality.2. What is required for running sports programs?A. A good command of spoken English. B. Experience in spor
8、ts events.C. A passion for helping children with sports. D. Excellent teamwork skills.3. How do you join a volunteer program abroad?A. Search for suitable agencies. B. Choose among your interests.C. Arrange your own schedule. D. Seek help from communities.BWhen Ryad Alsous arrived in England, he kne
9、w one thing: he wanted to keep bees. The insects had been a major part of his life in Syria, and fleeing his war-torn homeland, it was a precious certainty amid so much chaos.As a lecturer at the University of Damascus, Ryad had built a respected reputation for his research on Syrian bees. With over
10、 500 hives, he produced over ten tons of honey every Year. Fleeing his country in 2013, he lost everything.Yet even with all his knowledge and experience, Ryad didnt know if his dream would be possible in the UK. “I found that there is a lot of rain and the temperature isnt very high. All the time I
11、 was thinking/“How can I set up another project here?”The wet weather wasnt Ryads only challenge. The language barrier and a vastly overqualified CV made it difficult to find work. Eventually, Ryad volunteered at the Huddersfield Beekeepers Association, but he was still without a colony of his own.
12、Finally, Facebook brought him into contact with a woman in Manchester who was willing to donate an entire colony of rare British black bees.“In one year, I was able to split the colony she gave me into seven. I realised that the beekeeping project could become very profitable and successful in the U
13、K.”Soon, Ryad found himself with 17 hives, but he wasnt finished yet. His inner teacher was itching to get out. Through City of Sanctuary, a British refugee charity, Ryad began to run beekeeping workshops for refugees and job seekers. The Buzz Project was born.Today, the Buzz Project houses 14 hives
14、, where Ryad shares his expertise. It has started to bear fruit. Last year, they produced half a ton of honey (around 1,000 jars). But for Ryad, the most important thing is bringing people together.“We have local people, jobseekers and volunteers, in addition to refugees. All of them work together d
15、oing the same job. The exchange between the groups, the information and skills, helps them integrate very well and improve their language skills,” he says.4. Why did Ryad come to England?A. To keep bees. B. To do research. C. To seek shelter. D. To run business.5. Which factor posed a challenge to R
16、yad at first?A. The hot weather. B. His poor English.B. His inadequate qualification. D. The cultural differences.6. Whats the meaning of the underlined part?A. He wanted to share his beekeeping skills.B. He decided to establish a beekeeping school.C. He wanted to expand his business.D. He decided t
17、o find a teaching job.7. Which of the following can best describe Ryads character?A. Persistent and charitable. B. Ambitious and reliable.C. Cautious and responsible. D. Independent and respectable.CSpring is coming, and it is time for those about to graduate to look for jobs. Competition is tough,
18、so job seekers must carefully consider their personal choices. Whatever we are wearing, our family and friends may accept us, but the workplace may not.A high school newspaper editor said it is unfair for companies to discourage visible tattoos (文身), nose rings, or certain dress styles. It is true y
19、ou cant judge a book by its cover, yet people do “cover” themselves in order to convey certain messages. What we wear, including tattoos and nose rings, is an expression of who we are.Just as people convey messages about themselves with their appearances, so do companies. Dress standards exist in th
20、e business world for a number of reasons, but the main concern is often about what customers accept.Others may say how to dress is a matter of personal freedom, but for businesses it is more about whether to make or lose money. Most employers do care about the personal appearances of their employees
21、, because those people represent the companies to their customers.As a hiring manager I am paid to choose the people who would make the best impression on our customers. There are plenty of well-qualified candidates, so it is not wrong to reject someone who might disappoint my customers. Even though
22、 I am open-minded, I cant expect all our customers are.There is nobody to blame but yourself if your set of choices does not match that of your preferred employer. No company should have to change to satisfy a candidate simply because he or she is unwilling to respect its standards, as long as its s
23、tandards are legal.8. Which of the following is the newspaper editors opinion according to Paragraph 2?A. Peoples appearances carry messages about themselves.B. Customers choices influence dress standards in companies.C. Candidates with tattoos or nose rings should be fairly treated.D. Strange dress
24、 styles should not be encouraged in the workplace.9. What can be inferred from the text?A. Candidates have to wear what companies prefer for an interview.B. What to wear is not a matter of personal choice for companies.C. Companies sometimes have to change to respect their candidates.D. Hiring manag
25、ers make the best impression on their candidates.10. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A. Employees Matter B. Personal Choices MatterC. Appearances Matter D. Hiring Managers Matter11. The authors attitude towards strange dress styles in the workplace may best be described a
26、s _.A. enthusiastic B. negative C. positive D. sympatheticDResearch has shown that disrupting ones natural “morning lark” (早起鸟) or “night owl” (夜猫子) tendency can result in immoral behavior at work.Who doesnt love a flexible work schedule? Being able to make your own hours, come in when youre ready a
27、nd leave when youre done, step out to attend a childs presentation at school, have a midday appointment, or even squeeze in a quick workout or nap as a guaranteed pick-me-up flexibility greatly improves ones quality of life.The benefits dont stop there, however. Research has shown that having flexib
28、le work hours actually makes one a better person. How so? Its been found that disrupted sleep patterns in the form of having to act outside of normal inclination to be a morning “lark” or a night “owl” can result in strange, unethical, and out-of-line behavior.Science journalist Linda Geddes said, “
29、If you dont get enough sleep, research suggests you are more likely to have unethical behavior, such as being mean, bullying your fellow employees or falsifying receipts. But its not just owls: the larks tend to behave more unethically in the evening, and owls in the morning. So ideally, you want to
30、 introduce flexible working.”Employers would be wise to allow their employees to start whenever they feel ready whether its at the crack of dawn or at 11 a.m., and to allow breaks or pauses in the day as needed because that would mean better productivity, performance, and behavior.This shift is alre
31、ady happening with the New York Times recently reporting that 27 percent of US employers now offer the flexibility to work outside normal business hours, up from 22 percent in 2014; and 68 percent allow telecommuting as needed (up from 54 percent in 2014). With the national unemployment rate at its
32、lowest in 50 years, employers are having to become more competitive in what they offer workers, and flex-hours seem like a no-brainer, highly beneficial to all.12. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 2?A. Ways to improve life quality.B. Peoples activities in their free time.C. Methods to get a
33、flexible work schedule.D. The advantages of flexibility in work time.13. What does the underlined word “inclination” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Judgment. B. Tendency. C. Reaction. D. Choice.14. What is the effect to change peoples sleep pattern according to Geddes?A. They will show their nature
34、 more easily.B. They tend to suffer from sleep problems.C. They tend to behave immorally in their work.D. They will get more flexibility in working time.15. What do the figures in the last paragraph indicate?A. The unemployment rate is increasing.B. Employers are getting more free time.C. Flexible w
35、orking has been creating more jobs.D. More employers adopt a flexible work schedule.第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 3 分, 满分 15 分)根据短文内容， 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。According to TheTohokuJournal of Experimental Medicine, laughter has many profound physiological and psychological benefits. It can relax muscles,
36、 promote mental and psychological well-being, etc. But we have become so busy with our daily routines that we rarely laugh. Laughter Online University found that children laugh 300 to 400 times on an average, whereas adults laugh only 17.5 times in a day. _ 16_But if you still dont know why you shou
37、ld laugh, here are some benefits of laughter for you.Reduce stress_ 17_ There is science behind this. When you get stressed, your body releases hormones. Continuous releases of these hormones may cause anxiety, depression, and heart diseases. But when youlaugh, the stress hormones get reduced and he
38、lps you relieve you stress.Ensure a healthy relationshipMy friend and I used to have issues and never talked for over a month. But suddenly, one day, she sent me a super funny meme (表情包) while on call, and we both laughed at it. Just laughing together made us come closer. _ 18_Boost your confidenceH
39、ave you ever experienced that when you laugh at a fearful situation, you feel more courage and confidence? _19_ Once I had to deliver a speech at a school meeting, and I felt extreme fear. I was sweating in buckets and felt as if the land beneath my feet is shaking. But I tried to talk with a friend
40、 and laughed for a few seconds just to show myself cool. _20_ I felt as if I could do this and experienced a fantastic sense of confidence.A. Laughter is a powerful stress killer.B. If you ask me, I have experienced this.C. I had anger issues when I was in school.D. This simple laughter had a signif
41、icant effect on me.E. It also helps us forget problems and cherish friendship.F. Laughter can help you think clearly and more effectively.G. No wonder why we adults suffer mental problems like anxiety.第二部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分 50 分)第一节完形填空全科试题免费下载公众号高中僧课堂(共 15 小题；每小题 2 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
42、 四个选项中， 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。We moved into a new neighborhood in 1990, Andy was pretty much the first person we _21_. He came across the street to _22_ us. Having lived there since 1967, he was warm and kind, full of _23_. He would introduce to us which bakery for cakes, which store for shopping and _24_t
43、he occupations of everyone around us.Andy would proudly and regularly _25_ his veteran(老兵) cap and play music while doing yard work. _26_ anything, though, he delighted in talking about our kids as much as about his. WeB. recalledB. greetB. energyB. evenB. exhibitB. More thanB. stare atB. craftsB. f
44、eedingB. financialB. smogB. influenceB. separatedB. performanceC. thankedC. criticizeC. knowledgeC. everC. waveC. Because ofC. sit aroundC. cakesC. walkingC. politicalC. snowC. tieC. widenedC. situationC. forgetswatched out for each other. He would _27_ our vegetable gardens when we went on vacation
45、; we gave him some of our _28_ in return. Andy and I would also complain about the big trucks that used our streets as a shortcut. As more time went by, we didnt see him out _29_ his small dog as often due to his _30_ problem, and wed help with clearing the _31_ in the winter. Those ties continued w
46、ith time passing by.But the real _32_ of our neighborhoods is their peoplean Andy, or, in some cases, many Andys. Our neighborhoods are built on them, and _33_ by their emotional ties. We are better for their _34_, and worse for their absence.Andy died this month. I will miss him, more than he _35_.
47、21. A. met22. A. treat23. A. happiness24. A. still25. A. wear26. A. Different than27. A. do damage to28. A. produce29. A. selling30. A. health31. A. rubbish32. A. welfare33. A. prevented34. A. interruption35. A. evaluates B. knows第二节(共 10 小题：每小题 2 分，满分阅读下面材料， 在空白处填入适当的词(D. admiredD. comfortD. inform
48、ationD. neverD. holdD. Instead ofD. keep an eye onD. moneyD. chasingD. marriageD. dirtD. faithD. strengthenedD. presenceD. regrets20 分)1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。First Chinese lanterns were invented in the Eastern Han Dynasty and used as lamps and for the worship of the Buddha. With 36._ (them) rich colors a
49、nd nice shapes, lanterns add to the atmosphere of festivals. In the Tang Dynasty, lanterns were made 37._ (show) peoples peaceful life and present China as a powerful country. The materials 38._ are used for making a lantern are very simple. Historically, bamboo, wood or wire was used for the frame.
50、 The shade was crafted from delicate paper or silk, Chinese calligraphy, painting and paper cutting were often used for 39._ (decorate) the lanterns.While first 40._ (create) for practical use in the house, the Chinese lanterns eventually became 41._ (high) decorative, and a status symbol. Although
51、there is no longer a practical need for Chinese lanterns, they are still made, used and enjoyed by the Chinese people during festivals. The streets both in big cities 42._ small towns are decorated with red lanterns during festivals.The Lantern Festival is one of the best 43._ (day) to view Chinese
52、lanterns in action. It is always held on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month. The festival is viewed 44._ the end to the Chinese New Year celebrations and it 45._ (celebrate) with the release of floating andflying lanterns.第三部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)第一节 (满分 15 分)假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校将举办以“弘扬中华传统文化”为主题的
53、校园英语戏剧节。 请用英语写一则书面通知，向全校各班级征集节目，内容包括:1.举办时间、地点等:2.节目要求。注意:1.词数应为 80 左右:2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。NOTICEJanuary 13th, 2023Students Union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， 使之构成篇完整的短文。Lily was cleaning windows, and it was what she must do for her familys new Chinese restaurant. Everything had to be abso
54、lutely perfect: unique decorations, skillful employees, and delicious traditional food. Then customers would love the place, making the business a success.Lilys family had just moved here from San Francisco, having bought a small restaurant, which was opened yesterday. She was new in the neighbor an
55、d had few friends. The first few days at her new school hadnt been easy, either. She found it hard to talk to people she didnt know and it seemed like the students hadnt even noticed her. She was eager for a friendship, though.Lily shifted her vision to look outside the restaurant as a girl about he
56、r age, with abundant red hair, walked up the street. The girl paused to study the sign announcing their opening and then looked directly at Lily with a friendly smile. Lily smiled back shyly and lifted a hand, accidentally waving with the cleaning cloth. The girl smiled at her amusement and waved ba
57、ck happily.Lily hesitated, not accustomed to starting friendship, but she felt courageous, so she opened the door. “Hello,” she said, adding the first thing that entered her head, “do you like Chinese food?”“I dont know, but I like to try new things,” the girl remarked, and then she introduced herse
58、lf asGabriela.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。Lily could not think of additional conversation until she had a sudden idea._The following day, Lily was doing her restaurant routine when she heard an unexpected knock.高 三 英 语第一部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分 60 分） 1-3 BCA 4-7 CBAA 8-11 CBCB 11-15 DBCD 16-20 GAE
59、BD第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分50分）21-25 ABDBA 26-30 BDACA 31-35 CCDDB36. their 37. to show 38. which/that 39. decorating 40. created 41 highly 42. and 43. days 44. as 45. is celebrated第三部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)NOTICEJanuary 11th, 2022To arouse students awareness of promoting Chinese traditional culture and develop t
60、heir interest in learning English, well hold a Drama Festival in our school at 2:00 pm on Jan. 20th at the Concert Hall.As to requirements, the theme should be related to Chinese Traditional Culture. Besides, each performance should be limited to 10 minutes. Each class is welcome to sign up for the
61、festival before this weekend. For more information, please contact us in our office. Students Union第二节 (满分25分)Lily could not think of additional conversation until she had a sudden idea. She ran into the kitchen and came back with a small package. “Some Chinese candy for you to try,” she explained.
62、“If you enjoy it, I hope youll return and tell me.” “Excellent, Ill see you around soon.” Gabriela headed down the street, glancing back with a cheerful wave. Lily spent the remaining afternoon hoping Gabriela really would return and not think Lilys gift was strange.The following day, Lily was doing
63、 her restaurant routine when she heard unexpected knocking. It was Gabriela with a plate covered with plastic wrap. Lily grinned with enthusiasm and opened the door with an excited greeting. Gabriela presented the plate and said, “I brought biscuits made from my grandmothers recipe to thank you for the delicious candy.” “Come in, and we can have some biscuits right now,” Lily stammered, happy inside. Lily was now positive that the restaurant would make a wondrous impression on the customers and that she was going to enjoy life here immensely.
