湖南省湘潭市两校2022-2023学年高三上学期期末线上联考试卷英语试题（含答案，无听力部分）

高三英语试题
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)略
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,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。
A
“You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way.”The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. As the summer holiday is here, are you planning a trip to relax after working so hard for a half year
Traveling, just like reading, is a refreshing journey, and a temporary retreat (逃避) from the busy world. Here are 4 books we recommend that you take on your trip.
Destination: Central Europe
Recommended book: Life is Elsewhere, 1969, by Milan Kundera
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” The book describes a young artist’s romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams and has a relationship.
Experience the artist’s passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.
Destination: Kenya, Africa
Recommended book: West with the Night, 1942, by Beryl Markham
This book is about a direct, stylish and engrossing story of a marvelous life well-lived. Markham described her childhood in Kenya and her experiences as a bush pilot in the 1930s—evoking (描述出) the landscape, people, and wildlife in rich detail.
Destination: Provence
Recommended book: A Year in Provence, 1989, by Peter Mayle
Provence, well-known for its lavender(薰衣草), is not only a tourist attraction, but more a symbol of a lifestyle. The book doesn’t teach you how to deal with the hardships in life, but to avoid them happily. With a cup of wine and a rocking chair, time flows slowly here. The author and his wife are living a reclusive(隐居的) life here. When you make a trip following the author’s footsteps, you may encounter him in Provence.
Destination: Istanbul, Turkey
Recommended book: My name Is Red, 1998, by Orhan Pamuk
The book, featuring a peak masterpiece of the Nobel Prize winner in Literature, Orhan Pamuk, has been translated into more than 50 languages and published around the world.
It tells a story of a young man, who has been away from home for 12 years, coming back to his hometown in Istanbul. What embraces him is not only love, but a series of murder cases as well. The book inspires people to have a deeper thinking on life.
1. If you want to explore Central Europe, whose book would you like to take on your trip
A．Milan Kundera’s. B．Beryl Markham’s
C．Peter Mayle’s D．Orhan Pamuk’s
2. What is Provence famous for
A．Lotus B．Lavender
C．Mayle’s wife D．Mayle’s book
3. Which book will attract people who are interested in the Nobel Prize in Literature
A．Life Is Elsewhere B．West with the Night
C．A Year in Provence D．My Name Is Red
B
Bianca Brown, a junior at Springfield High School, had always enjoyed arts and crafts (工艺) as a child. So, when her busy schedule was crossed out by COVID-19, Bianca looked to her past to design her future.
She ordered ingredients (材料) and mixed them together to create soaps of different shapes and other personal care products. “I really could start a business doing this,” she thought.
Thus, Bianca created Simply B．LLC, a beauty brand (品牌) selling personal care products to friends and family at first. Through the use of the social media app, TikTok, Bianca was able to reach thousands of customers.
“I woke up to 50 orders the next day after my first video spread on the Internet,” she said. “It’s unbelievable. I don’ t even know how I really got all that done, to be honest with you.”
Bianca is among the busiest at her high school. She plays volleyball, runs track and field, and recently started a Black student union. She is a member of the community service club and is also a part of the National Honor Society. With her high marks, it’s clear that none of her academic (学业的) responsibilities take a back seat to her small business. But still, Bianca succeeds as both a student and businesswoman.
Bianca hopes to continue building her brand in the future and possibly help other children follow their dreams. “I really want to influence other kids and show them how to be young businessmen or businesswomen and feel that someone could be encouraged by me,” she said.；
4. What did Bianca decide to do during COVID-19
A．Teach arts and crafts online.
B．Take an online business course.
C．Spend more time on her schoolwork.
D．Make personal care products and sell them.；
5. What surprised Bianca after her first video spread on the Internet
A．She received some orders.
B．She attracted lots of followers.
C．Someone doubted her honesty.
D．Someone gave her a job offer.；
6. What can we learn about Bianca from paragraph 5
A．She puts her small business first.
B．She considers it unimportant to get high marks.
C．She finds it difficult to complete all the schoolwork.
D．She does well in her studies and takes an active part in school life.；
7. What does Bianca expect of herself
A．She will create a new brand.
B．She will be a creative businesswoman.
C．She will be a good influence on other kids.
D．She will invite young kids into her business.
C
Weeds compete for soil nutrients, water, space, and sunlight with the crops farmers grow to help feed people. Now a third—generation weeding robot, armed with lasers and powered by Al, offers a perfect labor—saving device.
Trundling(移动)down a row of crops, a battery of twelve cameras scan the ground, identifying weeds through machine—leaning and killing them with a CO2 laser. CO2 lasers use reactions between nitrogen, carbon, and oxygen to generate powerful beams of light that are concentrated through mirrors inside the laser.
The Autonomous Weeder by Carbon Robotics can root out 100,000 weeds per hour, and clear 15—20 acres in a single day—numbers that require a person working an entire season to match. The robot’s onboard supercomputer ensures millimeter precision with its laser so as to avoid accidently clipping(剪掉)crops.
“This is one of the most creative and valuable technologies that I’ve seen as a farmer,” said James Johnson of Carzalia Farm in a statement, who has used Carbon Robotics’ technology on his farm. “I expect the robots to go mainstream because of how effectively they address some of farming’s most critical issues, including the overuse of chemicals, process efficiency, and labor. The sky is the limit.” It’s no surprise that the 2021 model of the Autonomous Weeder has already sold out, even considering its price tag which was quoted at “hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
The de-weeding method of the robot is Certified Organic and in line with regenerative farming practices. Cost—effective weed control is the biggest barrier to entry with organic farming, and agriculturalists looking to make the switch finally have an alternative to help them get their vegetables out to people.；
8. Which part of the weeder helps clear grass precisely
A．The CO2 laser. B．The battery of cameras.
C．Mirrors inside the laser. D．The onboard supercomputer.；
9. What does the underlined sentence “The sky is the limit.” mean in paragraph 4
A．The robots won’t spread widely.
B．The invention is very promising.
C．The weeder addresses limited issues.
D．The technology needs further improvement.；
10. What does James think of the weeder
A．Flexible. B．Affordable. C．Energy—saving. D．Environment—friendly.；
11. What can be inferred about the weeder from the last paragraph
A．It contributes to a higher output. B．It helps develop organic farming.
C．It will replace humans in farming. D．It isn’t accepted by agriculturalists.
D
Far below every town and city lies an invisible network of pipes crucial to the lives of their residents. Once water disappears down a pipe or toilet, it’s out of sight, out of mind. The water flows into containers that carry rainwater, wastewater and solid waste away. There are three main types of sewers (下水道): sanitary sewers, storm sewers and combined sewers. Among them, sanitary sewers function as a city’s veins (静脉). Water containing human and industrial waste is collected in sanitary sewers and carried to wastewater treatment plants. There, the solid waste is separated from the water, which is then purified before being released back into the environment. It will be reused for industrial, agricultural or environmental purposes. Furthermore, the gas from water treatment can be used to produce energy. They not only contribute to a healthy environment and good quality of life, but also achieve the goal of sustainable development.
While wastewater collection and treatment are critical to the health of urban residents, storm sewers also play an important role. In urban areas, green has given way to concrete. As a consequence, there has been a loss of the land’s natural water retention as concrete cannot take in rain-water. When an extreme weather event causes heavy rain, storm sewers must cope with the water, so it does not flood the city. However, storm sewers are only part of the solution to water management and flood prevention.
To reduce flooding, an integrated urban management plan has been adopted, where all the factors — storm sewers, land planning and economic development — are considered together. Engineering innovations, additional facilities and increased green space requirements in new development projects have improved water retention in cities.
Sewers help improve urban public health, prevent urban flooding and boost environmental protection. Together they protect vital water resources and maintain the safety of people and property.；
12. What’s the function of sanitary sewers
A．Cleaning dirty water. B．Collecting solid waste.
C．Delivering used water. D．Producing useful gas.；
13. What does the underlined word “retention” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Absorption. B．Treatment. C．Purification. D．Distribution.；
14. What’s the author’s purpose of writing paragraph 4
A．To explain a complicated theory. B．To provide supporting facts.
C．To raise improved suggestions. D．To describe a recent phenomenon.；
15. What is the best title for the text
A．Urban Unseen Network B．Modern City’s Management
C．Extreme Weather’s Solution D．Wastewater’s Potential Threat
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。
On one summer weekend, my wife, son and I entered an eight-kilometre running race on mountain trails. Now, when the race started, our son took off quickly. 16 After some time, while running down a small trail, I ran into a big stone and had a fall, and in the process, I jammed my toe pretty hard. 17 However. I didn’t take off my shoe and sock to check the damage.
Unluckily, after going about half the course, I realized my watch on my wrist was gone. Discouraged, I told my wife to go on ahead, and I would return to see if I could find it. After running back for some time, I found my broken watch off the trail. 18 Then I hurried down the trail. Once I was near the end. I saw my son running back up the trail to meet me. He ran with me to the end.
19 As I sat down to rest after the race. I took off my shoe and checked my toe, only to find that my sock was in blood. I failed to receive any award for placing in my age group, but the race organizers had a special award which was given for the most injured runner in the race.
So, how does this story relate to us in everyday life Although everyone wants to live a comfortable life, the truth is that we often face pain and struggle. 20 In other words, challenges can make us stronger if we let them.
A．I realized I'd got my toe injured.
B．I grabbed it, and quickly put it into my pocket.
C．You discover you are simply thankful for being alive.
D．However, my wife and I stayed back and ran together.
E．Now, most people think of running races on neighbour streets.
F．Actually, the key to real happiness is turning pain into something positive.
G．As it turned out, both my wife and son had won first place in their age groups.
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。
On the final day of my second year of high school, I was hit in the face with a baseball bat. After weeks in hospital, 21 , I returned home with a broken nose. The following months were 22 . It felt like everything was on pause. And I became painfully 23 that my return to baseball was not smooth.
After a year of self-doubt, I 24 not to let my injury get me down. If things were going to improve, I knew I was the one 25 for making it happen.
When I began college, I 26 getting my life in order. While my peers stayed up late and played video games, I 27 good sleep habits. In the 28 world of a college dorm, I kept my room neat and tidy. These 29 were minor, but they gave me a sense of control over my life. I started to feel 30 again. I improved my 31 habits and managed to earn straight A’s. I made it a habit to lift weights, and my body 32 from a featherweight 170 to a strong 200 pounds.
Changes that seem small at first will contribute to 33 results if you stick with them for years. My sleep habits, study habits, and strength-training habits 34 . Six years after the 35 , I was named to the Academic All-America Team.
21. A．positively B．slightly C．mercifully D．hopefully
22. A．tough B．secure C．peaceful D．easy
23. A．suspicious B．eager C．aware D．resistant
24. A．hesitated B．determined C．afforded D．failed
25. A．admirable B．available C．suitable D．responsible
26. A．agreed on B．focused on C．ended up D．drew on
27. A．broke B．quit C．built D．rid
28. A．harmonious B．noisy C．tolerant D．messy
29. A．improvements B．contributions C．additions D．arguments
30. A．discontent B．confident C．relaxed D．depressed
31. A．study B．exercise C．food D．sleep
32. A．ranged B．prevented C．transformed D．protected
33. A．disappointing B．ordinary C．contradictory D．remarkable
34. A．took off B．paid off C．caught up D．sped up
35. A．injury B．victim C．threat D．disability
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。
I share a fridge with my colleagues in the office, 36 which there is a Brita water filter pitcher (净水罐子). One of my 37 (co-worker) complained the water tasted “dirty”. It went on for a few days, and she was 38 (astonish) that I could drink the water without any trouble.
Finally, she 39 (figure) out that the problem was actually her cup. She simply forgot 40 (clean) it, which affected the water inside it. She cleaned her cup, 41 drank the water without a problem.
I can’t help but think about the world we live in. Too often we quickly blame other people, other things, anything else but ourselves. The world isn’t perfect, I know, but I think we should take 42 step back sometimes and ask ourselves some tough questions.
Can I be better Is my heart 43 (real) pure Can I improve this situation with 44 (kind)
I want to tell you this: please clean your cup, because when you do, the water will taste much 45 (good). I promise you this.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校英语报正在举办主题为“My Winter Vacation Life”的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.介绍寒假生活；
2.你的感受。
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。
My Winter Vacation Life
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。续写词数应为150左右。
Two fast friends were Willie and his little dog Bounce. Willie could never think of taking a walk without Bounce. Cake and play were equally shared between them. Willie taught his dog many cunning tricks, and often said that Bounce could do almost anything in the world but talk. Then on a bright summer afternoon, Willie had strolled with Bounce down to the river, which was not more than two blocks from his father’s store — Mr. Brown’s store.
Willie began to throw stones into the water, and to watch ripples (涟漪) as they made one circle after another. Bounce lay on the grass, watching the flies buzzing around his nose, and catching any that came too near.
There were some logs floating in the river near the bank. Willie jumped upon one of them to see if he could throw a stone across the river. He drew back, sent the stone with all strength, just as it left his hand, the log turned and he fell into the water. He was frightened, for he did not know how to swim, and there was no one to hear, though he called as loud as he could for help.
Not being a big water dog, poor Bounce ran up and down the bank two or three times, barking, looking first at Willie and then around.
Then he started, as fast as he could run, up the street towards Mr. Brown’s store.
Bounce, seeing Mr. Brown realizing something was wrong, headed for the river.
参考答案
听力（略）
阅读 ABD DADC DBDB CABA
七选五 DABGF
完形填空CACBD BCDAB ACDBA
语法填空in co-workers astonished figured to clean and a really kindness better
My Winter Vacation Life
The winter vacation has just come to an end, which I made the most of to benefit me significantly.
In the first place, I had a good relaxation after a stressful term by doing something interesting like seeing a film and hanging out with my best friends during the Spring Festival. Furthermore, I firmly stuck to my resolution of improving my math and devoted most of my time to overcoming the mathematical problems that had long been troubling me, which helped build up my confidence in learning.
The vacation combining entertainment with learning did make me physically and mentally fulfilled.
Then he started, as fast as he could run, up the street towards Mr. Brown’s store. When he got there the door was shut, but he scratched against it and barked loudly, until someone came and opened it. He caught hold of Mr. Brown’s clothes, then ran to the door, then back again, catching at him, barking and jumping. Noticing the dog’s abnormal behavior, Mr. Brown realized something must have been wrong. He put on his hat and went with the dog.
Bounce, seeing Mr. Brown realizing something was wrong, headed for the river. Finally, the father came to the river. He saw Willie’s hat floating on the water, and his small arm thrown up. Without thinking twice, he sprang in and caught him just as he was going down for the last time, and quickly carried him to the bank. On the bank, Willie was given first aid and came to life after a while. When he got over his fright, no one seemed to be more delighted than Bounce, his true friends.