宜丰县2023-2024学年高三上学期11月期中考试英语试卷
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)
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. What does the man want to have
A. An apple pie. B. A steak. C. Vegetable salad.
2. What is the woman’s son at school
A. Study monitor. B. Monitor. C. Doctor.
3. What does the man think of Helen
A. Lovely. B. Funny. C. Supportive.
4. What is the weather like today
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Windy.
5. How much will the man pay for the tickets
A. $18. B. $20. C. $28.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What was the woman doing in the previous two weeks
A. She was on vacation. B. She was working. C. She was studying.
7. When did the woman reach New York
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How long should the potatoes be cooled
A. For 5 minutes. B. For 10 minutes. C. For 15 minutes.
9. What’s the last step in making the salad
A. Mix the ingredients. B. Boil the peas quickly.
C. Put salad dressing in the bowl.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How did Lenard feel for not showing up
A. Anxious. B. Sorry. C. Angry.
11. Why did Lenard fail to cancel the appointment
A. He forgot to call Penny. B. He didn’t take his phone. C. He dialed a wrong number.
12. What does Lenard promise to buy for Penny
A. A coffee and a sandwich. B. A coffee and a hamburger.
C. A bottle of milk and a sandwich.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does the man usually do at 7:00 am
A. He eats the breakfast. B. He prepares to get up. C. He catches the bus.
14. When does the man start to work at the library
A. At 8:00 am. B. At 11:15 am. C. At 5:00 pm.
15. How does the man go to the gym
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By bike.
16. When does the man take guitar lessons
A. On Mondays. B. On Wednesdays. C. On Saturdays.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker say about the activities
A. They are diverse. B. They are easy. C. They are educational.
18. What are the children expected to do
A. Attend the course full weeks. B. Attend the course single days.
C. Attend the course for the whole summer.
19. Who can attend this year’s course
A. Children aged 3-5. B. Children aged 5-7. C. Children aged 8- 10.
20. What should the children do in advance to apply for the course
A. Pay all the fees. B. Choose their activities. C. Fill out an application form.
第二部分 阅读理解（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）
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。
A
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A. $0.25 B. $5 C. $2.50 D. $6
22. Which two services provide background replacement
A. Figure and Wedding. B. Figure and Product.
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B
From the world’s last seven to a global population of more than 5,000, China spent nearly 40 years bringing back crested ibises (朱鹮) from the edge of extinction.
With its typical red crest and face, as well as a long black mouth and snow-white feathers, the crested ibis is known as “the oriental gem” in China. They were once widespread in East Asia and Siberia until the 20th century when hunting, ecological damage and increased human activities drove the birds to near extinction
In 1981, the entire species around the world was down to the seven crested ibises which were found only in Yangxian County, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, and deep in the Qinling Mountains, making Qinling, a natural boundary between China’s north and south, the last shelter of the wild birds.
Since 1981, the local government of Yangxian County has put forward four bans for the protection of the species, prohibiting activities including hunting in the birds’ living areas, cutting down trees where they nest, using chemicals in their food-finding areas, and firing guns in their breeding (繁殖) areas. The Chinese government arranged special funds to protect the habitat of crested ibises, sealing off mountains to plant trees in the birds’ living areas. China started the artificial breeding of crested ibises in 1991 and had bred more than 400 birds in Shaanxi as of last year.
Years of constant effort have brought promising results. It is estimated that there are more than 5,000 crested ibises in the world now, and a majority of them live in Shaanxi. The bird’s habitat in China has risen from less than 5 square km in 1981 to the current 15,000 square km.
“It is lucky that the crested ibis, an ancient bird, is still flying around,” said Zan Linsen, head of the Shaanxi Academy of Forestry. “The conservation story of crested ibises not only shows us the power of ancient life, but also the necessity and urgency of ecological environment protection.”
24. Why are the Qinling Mountains so important for crested ibises
A. They are where crested ibises were first found.
B. They are the only breeding area of crested ibises.
C. They used to be the last habitat of crested ibises.
D. They protect crested ibises from natural enemies
25. What can we conclude from paragraph 4
A. Crested ibises are unlikely to be bred artificially.
B. It’s legal to own hunting guns in Yangxian County.
C. Hunting has been the biggest threat to crested ibises.
D. The government plays a key role in saving crested ibises
26. How does Zan Linsen feel about the conservation of crested ibises
A. Relieved and happy. B. Merciful and ambitious.
C. Shocked and curious. D. Sorry and regretful.
27. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Rare animals in China: crested ibises
B. Artificial breeding of crested ibises in China
C. Endangered crested ibises making a comeback
D. Crested ibises found again in the Qinling Mountains
C
Activities such as art classes could be recommended as an alternative to medication for patients in England as part of a major initiative to reduce the number of people becoming dependent on prescription drugs.
The Times newspaper quotes figures showing that in the past 12 months, 8.4 million adults in England were taking anti-depressants(抗抑郁药)，which is 8 percent higher than 2019, which has resulted in the new advice. Around 23 percent of women are on antidepressants, and 12 percent of men.
“Medicines offer a fantastic range of tools for NHS(National Health Service) staff to provide care that can be positively life-changing,” said Tony Avery, the national clinical director for prescribing at NHS England. “However, we need to be alert to the risks of some medicines, and the framework we are publishing today empowers local services to work with people to ensure they are being effectively supported when a medicine is no longer providing overall benefit.”
The NHS report drew particular attention to projects carried out in the city of Gloucester-shire. One service, called Art on Prescription, was described as “a form of social prescription and is a non-clinical intervention delivered by art practitioners for therapeutic benefit”. Another, a course called Artlift, begins with “a personalized ‘What Matters To You’ conversation prior to the start of the program and (we) agree a personalized support plan and goals with each participant”. They all reported improvement in participants’ psychological well-being.
Actually, as long ago as September 2018, then health secretary Matt Hancock said, “The evidence increasingly shows that activities like social clubs, art, ballroom dancing, and gardening can be more effective than medicines for some people and I want to see an increase in that sort of social prescribing.”
28. Why does activities such as art classes are recommended for patients in England
A. Because they are more effective than medicines.
B. Because people in England prefer to attend art classes.
C. Because they can replace medication for patients in England.
D. Because they may help reduce the people’s dependence on certain drugs.
29. What can we learn from Tony Avery’s words
A. Medicines can provide life-changing effects all the time.
B. We need to be cautious about the dangers of some medicines.
C. The framework published is greatly supported by the local people.
D. Local services can work with patients to provide them with overall benefit.
30. What do you know about the projects carried out in the city of Gloucester-shire
A. The two projects were carried out in the rural areas of Gloucester-shire.
B. Art on Prescription was a clinical intervention delivered by art practitioners.
C. The patients’ mental health in the two projects were both reported to be improved.
D. A personalized “What Matters To You” conversation started after the start of the program Artlift.
31. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To persuade people to stop taking medicine.
B. To introduce a new kind of life-changing medicine.
C. To appeal to the government to organize more social activities.
D. To recommend a way to reduce patients’ dependence on prescribed drugs.
D
Most of us would like to be more creative, but we assume there is little we can do about it. Psychology professor K. Anders Ericsson claims that with enough practice, any of us can become experts. However, he is quick to add that this requires a specific kind of practice that Ericsson calls ‘deliberate practice’: that is, pushing beyond one’s comfort zone and setting goals that are above one’s current level of performance. He says he has yet to find the limits on being successful and he doesn’t believe them to be real.
Ericsson has looked primarily at artistic and athletic skills, but can these findings apply to creativity Most experts agree that even if most people cannot hope to become creative geniuses, they can learn to become more creative through practice. Psychologists claim that there are actually two levels of creativity, which they refer to as‘Big C’ and ‘small c’. Big C creativity applies to breakthrough ideas, ones that may change the course of a field or even history. Small c creativity refers to everyday creative problem solving, like creating a new recipe or improving a process, which psychologists subdivide further into similar and different thinking. Similar thinking involves examining all the facts and arriving at a single solution. In contrast, different thinking involves coming up with many possible solutions. What most people think of as creativity generally involves different thinking and can be taught, practised and learnt.
Even with practice, different thinking alone cannot make one creative, however. Scott Barry Kaufman, a cognitive psychologist, says that most creative people share one personality quality: openness to new experience. Since this quality and these processes have been identified, less creative people can try to emulate them. Normally, we tend to reproduce what we already know because creative ideas move us into unfamiliar territory involving risks and following the usual behaviors is comfortable.
Moving outside of our comfort zone, engaging indeliberate practice and tolerating contradictory ideas, risk and failure are all things we can learn to do better. It is unlikely that doing so will transform any of us into creative geniuses, but it does have the potential to increase our level of creativity.
32. Why does Ericsson think he can’t find the limits
A. No restrictions exist. B. Practice makes perfect.
C. Each one can succeed. D. The goal is ambitious.
33. Which of the following is an example of ‘small c’
A. Settling in outer space. B. Building a plastic doghouse.
C. Developing robots to look after the old. D. Explaining the theory of evolution in class.
34. What does the underlined word “emulate” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Justify. B. Limit. C. Copy. D. Assess.
35. What message does the author seem to convey in the text
A. We can learn to be more creative. B. Life is full of various challenges.
C. It’s better to take deliberate practice. D. Most can become creative geniuses.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
Home organization has been turned into an art form by social media influencers who share beautiful images of boxes arranged by color or packed neatly into baskets. This is American addiction with organizing. 36 It’s not that we need to organize our junk to make it prettier. It’s that we need to buy less stuff. Here are some tips to help you break up with overbuying.
Begin by taking a look around to see what you have, what you need, and what you can get rid of. Periodically having a check will help you make better shopping decisions and will help reduce purchases. 37 Break it into manageable parts, such as kitchen tools or winter clothes. Then identify what you use regularly and what can go.
Also consider which belongings bring you joy and which ones you wouldn’t miss if they were gone. Do clothes and shoes make you happy, or do you prefer the items you brought back from a trip Are your books your most prized possessions 38
Shop with intention. Some people buy items because they’re on sale. Some think it’s necessary to stock up on almost everything. Other people shop because it makes them happy. 39 After momentary happiness, the items become part of the mountain of stuff unwanted.
40 Deciding to buy something may not require much mental energy. But deciding what to do with unwanted items can be stressful and take up considerable time. Mindless shopping affects our mental health and teaches our children not to value their belongings because it makes each item seem less special. Doing so will benefit all of us, the next generation and our planet.
A. Shop mindfully.
B. Consider our planet.
C. Our shopping habits are complex.
D. But they ignore the root of the problem.
E. You don’t have to check your entire household at once.
F. Whatever the reason, the excitement usually doesn’t last long.
G. Knowing the answers to these questions will help you set priorities when shopping.
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)
Setting off on a solo trip, I soon realized I was never really alone.
After traveling to the UK to visit my 41 who studied there, I decided to return to America. I didn’t sleep well the night before I 42 . In fact, although I had really 43 every minute of my pleasant stay, I was once again 44 about traveling alone. Directions were not my strong suit. 45 , I was faced with a new 46 : I had to change planes in Frankfurt, Germany. “You made it here, Mom. 47 yourself. You’ll also go back home 48 ,” Whitney said when she saw me off at the train station.
The first ride was 49 enough, but after getting off the 50 , I had no idea where to find the bus to Gatwick Airport. I was swept up in a sea of people. Filled with 51 , I asked help from a man beside me. “I’m going that way,” he said. “ 52 me.” He never slowed down but kept an eye on me while we went across the bus station. “There it is,” he said, pointing as we reached the bus.
I arrived at Gatwick with plenty of time to spare, and I 53 my plane without any difficulty. I was never so happy to get on a plane. I sat down in my seat with a sigh of 54 . I’d been worried about traveling alone, but the 55 I’d received made me feel I was never really alone.
41. A. friend B. husband C. workmate D. daughter
42. A. failed B. escaped C. left D. played
43. A. examined B. enjoyed C. predicted D. recorded
44. A. curious B. confused C. careful D. anxious
45. A. In addition B. At last C. After all D. In total
46. A. promise B. mistake C. choice D. barrier
47. A. Trust B. Excuse C. Teach D. Help
48. A. regularly B. suddenly C. smoothly D. secretly
49. A. free B. easy C. quiet D. noisy
50. A. plane B. bus C. taxi D. train
51. A. anger B. panic C. doubt D. pity
52. A. Guide B. Obey C. Follow D. Support
53. A. boarded B. approached C. remembered D. recognized
54. A. impatience B. sadness C. relief D. regret
55. A. inspiration B. kindness C. chance D. advantage
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
As evening sets in, Chung Chia-ming arrives at the busy night market of Nan’an District in China’s Southwest city Chongqing, parks his car on the roadside __56__kicks up his mobile lemon tea stand.
“Customer flow has increased dramatically recently. I take an optimistic attitude 57 business prospects this year,” Chung said, 58 (add) that he once sold more than 200 cups of lemon tea in a single evening. His stand now is one of the famous 59 (attract) in the night market. The car trunk shop, which is a special feature of Chongqing’s night market, offers an efficient service to the customers.
Obviously, the business 60 (expand) a lot since the beginning of this year. Despite being very busy at times, Chung is excited to earn money on his own, and it has also boosted his self-confidence. His shop has gained 61 (popular) among visitors. He has set an example for young people in terms of commitment and hard work.
The night market, 62 flexibility provides more employment alternatives for job-seekers, has brought joy and fun for consumers. Meanwhile, the sellers feel greatly 63 (honor)to support themselves with their own efforts. Chongqing’s Nan’an District has been planning 64 (promote) consumption in the cultural industry. The night market has put great energy into the night economy in the past few months. They firmly hold the belief 65 this is a good start for a promising year.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Peter来你的学校做交换生，他对中国的文化很感兴趣。请写封电子邮件邀请他一起参观北京中华民族博物院(China Ethnic Museum)，内容包括：
1.发出邀请；2.主要活动；3.期待回复。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，请根据材料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。
“Hurry up you guys, or you’ll be late for school!” called Mom. We dashed downstairs and had a quick breakfast. I was eating my favorite — very sweet cereal, and Sara was having eggs. When I rose to have my bowl washed, Mom whispered, “You know you need to be cautious today when you’re walking Sara to school. It’s your job to assure me she gets there all right.” Then she cast me a very serious look. I thought to myself, wondering why Mom was making such a big deal out of this. It was Sara’s first day of kindergarten, but I could manage it. It wish Mom wouldn’t treat me like such a baby.
“Goodbye, Mom!” Sara yelled. She ran out of the door, and I went behind her.
“Be careful!” my mom yelled.
“I will!” I said back and ran outside. Sara was skipping down the front walkway to the sidewalk.
I grabbed Sara’s hand. “Are you eager and excited for your first day of school ” I asked, trying to sound like a grown-up. Sara smiled and nodded her head yes. Meanwhile, my mom was staring at us through the window. “When will she stop treating me like a little kid ” I thought. “I’ll show you the way.” I said, I felt proud to be the elder sister. We walked past beautiful gardens and big, leafy trees. Suddenly, I heard a growl and saw a dog walking towards us. He was big and fierce looking with long sharp teeth. “GRRR!!!” the dog growled. I didn’t see its owner or anyone who could help us. My hand became sweaty and Sara stopped walking. “I’m scared, Julie,” she said. I didn’t want her to be scared. I wanted to seem brave. “Everything will be okay,” I said.
“GRRR!!!” The dog stepped closer and we could see it was the size of a small horse — with red eyes and sharp teeth.
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。
I was trying to make my voice sound calm. ______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
I told Mom what had happened. _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
高三期中考试英语参考答案
听力
1-5 BACBC 6-10 ACBAB 11-15 CACAB 16-20 BAACC
阅读理解
21-23DCA 24-27 CDAC 28-31 DBCD 32-35 ABCA 36-40 DEGFA
完形填空
41-45 DCBDA 46-50 DACBD 51-55 BCACB
语法填空
56. and 57. towards/toward/to 58. adding 59. attractions
60. has expanded/has been expanding 61. popularity 62. whose 63. honored
64. to promote 65. that
小作文
Possible version：
Dear Peter，
I’m writing to ask you to visit the China Ethnic Museum this Saturday morning.
Covering an area of 50 hectares, the museum is well known for its ethnic activities. At the museum, as well as admiring varieties of buildings of ethnic features, we can watch diverse cultural exhibitions, including pictures, clothing and cultural relics. Additionally, we can watch wonderful folk performances. If you are interested, let’s meet at our school gate at 8:00 am.
Considering your deep interest in Chinese diverse cultures, I’m sure you will enjoy yourself there. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【读后续写】：
One possible version
I was trying to make my voice sound calm. Planting my feet resolutely on the ground, I said to Sara: “Don’t be afraid!” while holding her hand tight. The dog edged closer with the menacing “GRRR!”. “Run!” I exclaimed, we sprinting to the kindergarten. Just as the dog was overtaking us, we threw ourselves inside. It was really close! We exchanged a happy smile. Seeing Sara stepping into the classroom, I turned for home, wanting desperately to narrate the thrilling episode to Mom.
I told mom what had happened. There followed no response. Then I saw Mom’s tears. “I am so proud of you! You did what you had promised!” Mom said, holding me in a tight embrace, after which Mom looked into my eyes. She gave me some advice on tackling fierce dogs: “Next time you are cornered by such a dog, pretend to pick up a stone. It will be frightened away.” My mom’s words of praise and advice were deeply engraved in my heart. And I promised to be a better guardian of Sara.

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