2023届高三英语晚自习限时训练
一、阅读理解
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FAIREMONT HOTEL Five Waiters and Ten Waitresses: Aged: under 22. At least high school graduates. Good-looking men at least 1.72 meters tall and women at least 1.65. Paid: 1600-2200 dollars per month. One secretary: Aged: under 30. Females favored Good at writing and skilled at computers. Tel:465-4768 Paid: 2500—3000 dollars per month WILSON BOOKSTORE Accountant (会计): Aged: 25 and 40. With an experience of at least two years. With a degree and an accountant certificate. With a practical knowledge of computer. Paid: 3000-4000 dollars monthly. Computer Salesclerk: Aged: 25 or less. Basic education of 12 years or more. Good at computer. Paid: 1800-2200 dollars monthly. Tel: 447-4398
1. Which of the four jobs will be paid best monthly from the passage
A.Computer Salesclerk. B.Accountant.
C.Secretary. D.A waiter or waitress
2. If you are good at writing, you can just find a job as .
A.a secretary B.a waiter or waitress
C.an accountant D.a salesclerk
3. Where can we read the above information most probably
A.In an English bookstore. B.In a newspaper.
C.In a hotel magazine. D.In a English TV channel.
B
Hurricane Fiona, killing 16 people and bringing the power system to a 3-day stop, struck Puerto Rico, an island country located between Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, on September 18, almost five years after Hurricane Maria hit the island, showing that, as researchers have long warned, storms are now more frequent and cause more damage due to climate change.
Back in 2017, Hurricane Maria killed thousands of people and left millions without power for a week. A study in 2019 found that the possibility of terrible events like Hurricane Maria hitting Puerto Rico is now almost five times higher due to climate change.
The storms were similar in many ways but had their own features. Maria was a Category (类别) 4 hurricane whose speed was up to 155 mph, while Fiona, a Category 1 storm when it landed Puerto Rico, was gentler, with winds of up to 85 mph, which later increased to 115 mph as the storm progressed through the island.
And yet, the heavy rain caused by Fiona brought Puerto Rico to its knees. According to the data by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the slow moving storms brought 15.80 inches of rain over a 5-day period, slightly more than Maria at 14.72 inches
This confirms another long-held thought that, with climate change, horrible storms will not only become more common but also wetter. That’s because the increase in temperatures is leading to more loss of water from the sea and warmer air can hold more water vapor (水蒸气). The average temperature all over the world has already increased by nearly 1.2℃ due to climate change and for each 1℃ of warming, the air’s ability to hold water is thought to increase by about 7%. The latest research suggests that the increase may be three times higher, at 21%.;
4. What was a direct cause of more storms in Puerto Rico
A.Loss of forests. B.Puerto Rico’s location.
C.Human activity. D.Climate change.;
5. Compared with Maria, what’s the feature of Fiona progressing through Puerto Rico
A.It brought less rain. B.It moved a bit slower.
C.It caused a longer power cut. D.It brought more deaths.;
6. What do the figures in the last paragraph show
A.Rainfall increases with temperature rising.
B.Puerto Rico is a place raining all the time.
C.Storms are common in Puerto Rico.
D.Slower storms cause more damage.;
7. What’s the best title for the text
A.Puerto Rico: Survival of People
B.Puerto Rico: Frequent Floods
C.Climate Change: Wetter Puerto Rico
D.Climate Change: Disasters on Their Way to Puerto Rico
C
Sheneman, a 33-year-old artist, was first diagnosed with diabetes(糖尿病) around five years ago, and she says it was a wake-up call. Since then, health has become a huge part of her life.
What she realized while battling this condition, though, is that a lot of people weren’t aware of what she went through on a daily basis. “Which is crazy to think about because there are so many diabetics out there,” she said. So, Sheneman came up with an art project that would offer a deep understanding of what diabetics go through.
On April 1, she started her journey, a 470-mile walk, from her college town of Cincinnati, Ohio, and her plan is to make it to her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, by the end of the month.
Throughout this journey, people will be able to watch her glucose(葡萄糖) levels through an app that’s connected to her glucose monitor, the Dexcom G6. The monitor provides real-time alerts when her glucose levels vary too high or low.
This journey is more than just showing people how physically difficult this walk is. “I want them to understand what it looks like to be diabetic and constantly checking and making sure that you’re eating the right things,” she said, adding that “just something as simple as stress can raise your blood sugar.”
Sheneman was told by health professionals to do something simple, like walking every day. However, Sheneman, who grew up backpacking, wanted to test the limits of what was possible. “I think it’s important to understand that being a diabetic is not necessarily limiting you,” she said. “There’s just the most difficult part that you have to get over.”
8. Why did Sheneman start the art project
A.To raise people’s awareness of diabetes. B.To raise money for all the diabetics.
C.To advertise for her hometown. D.To get sympathy for herself.
9. What should Sheneman pay special attention to during the journey
A.The reactions and concerns of others. B.The app connected to the Dexcom G6.
C.The variation of her glucose levels. D.The physical difficulty the walk causes.
10. Which of the following best describes the life of a diabetic like Sheneman
A.Colorful. B.Cautious.
C.Artistic. D.Adventurous.
11. What message does Sheneman seem to convey in the last paragraph
A.Sport helps gain confidence in fighting diseases.
B.We don’t have to follow the doctor’s advice.
C.Nothing can stop one achieving their goals.
D.Our path in life will not always be smooth.
二、七选五阅读
We know that choosing a college major can be very tough. But have no fear! Your choice of major will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life. Here’s what you need to know about college majors before you choose.
What is a major
12 Beyond general college requirements, you’ll also take a group of courses in a subject of your choosing such as Chemistry, Literature, or Political Science.
How important is my major
The major you choose will neither predict nor guarantee your future. Many graduates find jobs that have nothing to do with what they studied in college. If you intend to earn a professional degree after college, you will probably need certain courses. 13 .
When do I choose a major
This varies widely across schools and programs. 14 . Others require that you decide upon a major by the time that you set foot inside your first class.
15
Definitely. One of the most exciting aspects of college life is that it introduces you to new subjects and arouses new passions. However, keep this in mind: every major has necessary coursework. If you change your major late in the game, it may take more than the traditional four years to earn a degree.
What are minors and double majors
If one field of study doesn’t satisfy your intellectual appetite, consider a minor. A minor is similar to a major in that it’s an area of academic concentration. 16 A double major provides you with an understanding or two academic fields. It allows you to become familiar with two sets of values and views while it also requires you to fulfill two sets of requirements.
A.Can I change my mind
B.Is my major time-consuming
C.It’s your specialized area of study in college.
D.Most students find one major is more than enough.
E.Some schools may give you one year or more to decide.
F.The only difference is that it doesn’t require as many classes.
G.Many future science doctors major in non-science related fields.
三、完形填空
The year 2020 was a hard year. So many people thought of ideas to bring 17 to themselves or to others.
Kimberly Wybenga was one of them. To cheer up her friends, she 18 10 small boxes and wrote out praises for 10 friends. Just 19 this brought her joy so she bought 20 more boxes to spread the love even 20 .
"I know everyone is 21 some kind of struggle and I just thought it would be nice to support them anyway I could," Wybenga said, " 22 I didn't know what they were going through."
The 38-year-old tried to send her boxes of hope anonymously(匿名地), 23 "a friend" on the bottom of each card. She mailed some packages and sent others to the doorsteps of those who were 24 to her home secretly.
In order not to be 25 , she even dressed up herself in black and wore a mask so if people had 26 on doors, they wouldn't know it was her.
All the effort to remain anonymous didn't 27 much of the time because Wybenga's 28 was recognized by some friends. Other looked up her 29 on the package and discovered it was her.
Now she decided to share the story 30 , hoping to encourage someone else to spread 31 .
17. A.luck B.happiness C.wealth D.advantage
18. A.made B.borrowed C.bought D.created
19. A.exchanging B.improving C.organizing D.doing
20. A.further B.faster C.better D.earlier
21. A.making up B.dealing with C.finding out D.thinking about
22. A.because B.before C.though D.if
23. A.signing B.checking C.contacting D.arranging
24. A.addicted B.attracted C.close D.used
25. A.refused B.seen C.forgotten D.recognized
26. A.phones B.cameras C.sources D.solutions
27. A.work B.appear C.happen D.leave
28. A.face B.dress C.voice D.handwriting
29. A.address B.picture C.name D.design
30. A.slowly B.extremely C.obviously D.publicly
31. A.knowledge B.warning C.kindness D.news
四、语法填空
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。
Hangzhou will build a world-class ecological and cultural tourism corridor in connection with Anhui Province’s Huangshan City. Five towns in Hangzhou’s Chun’an County and five towns in Huangshan’s Shexian County 32 (include) according to the prepared plan. In ancient times, they were part of Huizhou region where the Xin’an River runs through. Dating back to the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), a trail 33 (link) Hangzhou’s Tianmu Mountain and Huangshan’s Yellow Mountain was formed to exchange goods 34 the two regions.
Over the years, Hangzhou and Huangshan 35 (preserve) their unique architecture and local ways of life in old villages, making this area popular with tourists. The villages have resisted the winds of change 36 swept across many other parts of China. In addition to architecture, also, the natural environment is being protected, with sewage(污水) 37 (treat) and new infrastructure being built.
These improvements are attracting more tourists and creating 38 engine for the local economy. Moreover, for those who love hiking, jogging or cycling, the Thousand Islands Lake in Chun’an County is an ideal destination 39 it boasts 1, 078 islands, winding roads and charming villages.
In 40 (add), Hangzhou will also increase forest coverage along the river in partnership with Huangshan, which perfectly matches President Xi Jinping’s concept of “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” to highlight a 41 (harmony) relationship between ecological protection and economic development.
五、应用文写作
42. 为了号召同学们积极参与社区服务活动,你校下周将组织一场英语演讲比赛,主题为Take Action to Serve Your Community,请你写一篇演讲稿参赛,内容包括:
1. 服务社区的重要性;
2. 你的倡议;
3. 呼吁大家行动起来。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考答案
1. B 2. A 3. B
4. D 5. B 6. A 7. D
8. A;9. C;10. B;11. C
12. C 13. G 14. E 15. A 16. F
17. B 18. C 19. D 20. A 21. B 22. C 23. A 24. C 25. D
26. B 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. D 31. C
32. are included 33. linking 34. between 35. have preserved36. that
37. being treated 38. an 39. as40. addition 41. harmonious
42. Good morning, everyone!
I feel honored to stand here to deliver a speech which is entitled “Take Action to Serve Your Community”.
Nowadays the world is becoming increasingly interdependent, and we all need each other’s help to serve the community. Additionally, it takes every individual’s effort to build a harmonious community.
Actually, we don’t have to be successful to serve the community. Small things can make a big difference too, such as picking up rubbish on the road and donating second-hand clothes to those in need.
Dear students, please take action now. Thanks for listening.
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