天津市南开区2023-2024学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题（含答案）

天津市南开区2023-2024学年高三上学期期末考试
英语笔试
本试卷分第1卷（选择题）和第I卷（非选择题）两部分, 共130分, 考试用时100分钟。第I卷1至12页, 第I1卷13至16页。
答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上, 并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。答卷时, 考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上, 答在试卷上的无效。考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
祝各位考生考试顺利！
第I卷
注意事项：
1. 每小题选出答案后, 用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其它答案标号。
2. 本卷共55小题, 共95分。
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题：每小题1分, 满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
例： Stand over there ______you’ll be able to see it better.
A. or B. and C. but D. while
答案是B。
1. --Can you take me on a trip this summer vacation
-- ______I can take you where you want to go.
A. Sure thing B. Forget it C. That depends D. Absolutely not
2. He’s become the ______for a lot of criticism recently.
A. pressure B. target C. function D. trick
3. Although he was poor, he was quite ______to his needy friends.
A. typical B. generous C. adequate D. identical
4. Every customer coming here must do the warm-up exercise before ______swimming. That's our regulation.
A. catching up with B. getting on with
C. getting down to D. putting up with
5. Keep down! You ______let anyone sec you.
A. needn't B. daren't C. mustn't D. won't
6. It is unclear ______the results of this test will convince a judge.
A. what B. whether C. why D. that
7. If you do not know who you are, what are your interests and values, you can hardly act ______yourself.
A. in addition to B. in return for
C. in terms of D. in agreement with
8. The restaurant ______they serve fried chicken is my favorite.
A. which B. when C. that D. where
9. My washing machine ______this week, so I have to wash my clothes by hand.
A. is repairing B. has been repaired
C. is being repaired D. repaired
10. They decided to ______their old furniture to charity.
A. give away B. hang on C. hand down D. get down
11. Exhibits include pottery（器）______back to the 3rd Century BC and coins from the 17th Century.
A. being dated B. to be dated C. dating D. to date
12. --Got to fly. See you around.
--Bye. ______.
A. Catch you later B. Go ahead
C. That's really something D. Don't bother me
13. Since 1993, the number of people living in Old Montreal ______from 100 to 6, 000.
A. has grown B. have grown C. is growing D. are growing
14. They had to buy their own copies rather than waiting to borrow ______.
A. it B. that C. this D. one
15. ______I had the talent to play tennis, I couldn't stand the pressure.
A. Even if B. As though C. Ever since D. Now that
第二节：完形填空（共20小题：每小题1. 5分, 满分30分）
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从16~35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
Talking about Beijing Opera, we cannot forget to mention one of its greatest performers: Mei Lanfang, a brilliant artist who played an important role in bringing Beijing Opera to the world. Mei Lanfang was born in Beijing in 1894. He started to learn the 16 of Beijing Opera at the age of eight and made his on-stage debut（首次登台） at age eleven. Mei Lanfang worked hard to learn as much as possible from the great artists and 17 of Beijing Opera, and by the age of 20, he had become a（n） 18 actor in Beijing Opera's dan role（角）.
Mei Lanfang quickly became well-known among Chinese audiences 19 his acting skill. Mei Lanfang's skill opened doors for him to become friends with people from all over the world, as he often 20 guests from other countries who wanted to meet the young actor. As Mei Lanfang 21 to know ambassadors （大使）, European royal families, and celebrities from 22 , he 23 bring his beloved Beijing Opera to the rest of the world, so that even more people from other countries might understand and 24 the beauty of Chinese culture and art.
And so, in 1919, Mei Lanfang began to travel abroad, 25 performances in Japan and the Soviet Union（苏联）. His 26 were a great success; audiences were fascinated by this 27 opera from the Orient（东方）. One of Mei Lanfang's greatest 28 was to visit the United States, and after cight years of 29 , he and his opera group finally brought Beijing Opera to the USA.
Mei Lanfang 30 his whole life to the art of Beijing Opera. He 31 sought to improve his own artistry, creating many unforgettable and beautiful 32 for the stage. His style became known as the "Mei Lanfang school （梅派）", a（n） 33 graceful style, and is still one of the most popular styles of Beijing Opera today.
Mei Lanfang died in 1961 of heart disease. During his more than 50 years on the stage, Mei Lanfang took traditions from the past and 34 the best parts to create new and enrich old forms of Beijing Opera. Although this great opera master has now joined the heroes of history, he 35 a legacy of cultural wealth for his people and for all future generations.
16. A. name B. history C. art D. tradition
17. A. celebrities B. masters C. fans D. audiences
18. A. assistant B. amateur C. supporting D. leading
19. A. for B. as C. with D. by
20. A. entertained B. avoided C. fooled D. gathered
21. A. needed B. wanted C. got D. learned
22. A. heart B. abroad C. world D. community
23. A. came to B. agreed to C. got down to D. longed to
24. A. maintain B. polish C. identify D. appreciate
25. A. showing B. taking C. giving D. playing
26. A. tours B. fames C. reforms D. routines
27. A. valued B. elegant C. opened D. honored
28. A. approaches B. responses C. goals D. shames
29. A. dreams B. controls C. attempts D. trades
30. A. sacrificed B. brought C. risked D. devoted
31. A. ultimately B. mostly C. absolutely D. constantly
32. A. characters B. experiences C. stars D. lives
33. A. merely B. uniquely C. entirely D. barely
34. A. adapted B. deserted C. drew D. declined
35. A. brought out B. left behind C. gave out D. filled up
第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2. 5分, 满分50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
The skin is an essential part of your body and its largest organ. You have three layers（层） of skin which act as a barrier against disease, poisons and the sun's harmful rays. The functions of your skin are also very complex: it keeps you warm or cool; it prevents your body from losing too much water; it is where you feel cold, heat or pain and it gives you your sense of touch. So as you can imagine, if your skin gets burned it can be very serious. First aid is a very important first step in the treatment of burns.
Causes of burns
You can get burned by a variety of things: hot liquids, steam, fire, radiation （by being close to high heat or fire, etc. ）, the sun, electricity or chemicals.
Types of burns
There are three types of burns. Burns are called first, second or third degree burns, depending on which layers of the skin are burned.
First degree burns These affect only the top layer of the skin. These burns are not serious and should feel better within a day or two. Examples include mild sunburn and burns caused by touching a hot pan, stove or iron for a mordent （熨烫熨斗）.
Second degree burns These affect both the top and the second layer of the skin. These burns are serious and take a few weeks to heal. Examples include severe sunburn and burns caused by hot liquids.
Third degree burns These affect all three layers of the skin and any tissue and organs under the skin. Examples include burns caused by electric shocks, burning clothes, or severe petrol fires. These burns cause very severe injuries and the victim must go to hospital at once.
Characteristics of burns
First degree burns
dry, red and mildly swollen（肿胀的）
mildly painful
turn white when pressed
Second degree burns
rough, red and swollen
watery surface
extremely painful
Third degree burns
black and white and charred （烧焦的）
swollen; often tissue under them can be seen
little or no pain if nerves are damaged; may be pain around edge of injured area
36. According to Paragraph 1, the functions of the skin include ____.
A. regulating body temperature B. reflecting the sun's harmful rays
C. speeding up water loss D. absorbing poisons automatically
37. According to Paragraph 2, which of the following may NOT be the cause of burns
A. Boiling oil. B. Hot chocolate. C. Electric shocks. D. Heart attacks.
38. How are burn grades divided
A. Depending on the speed of the burn.
B. Depending on the location of the burn.
C. Depending on how many layers of skin there are.
D. Depending on how deep and severe they burn the surface of the skin.
39. According to the author, which of the following is a second-degree burn
A. Your skin may be bright red, swollen, and look wet.
B. The bur site appears white or charred and there is no feeling in the area.
C. Your skin may be red and painful, and you may experience mild swelling.
D. Instead of turning red, your skin may appear black, brown, white or yellow.
40. Where is the passage probably taken from
A. A course guide. B. A first aid brochure.
C. A hospital advertisement. D. A business magazine.
B
You have to get to your job interview, but you don't have access to an automobile. How would you solve this dilemma （困境）？ Most people would probably call an Uber or perhaps ask a friend or family member for a ride. But not this Indiana woman. Kasia Shelton from Muncie has been arrested for stealing a vehicle from a local dealership （经销商）. According to police reports, the 20-year-old used the 2013 Kia Optima to drive to a job interview in Indianapolis.
The auto theft happened on Monday, October 9. On the day, Shelton arrived at RDI Motors in Muncie and asked an employee to see a certain 2013 Kia Optima. He showed the car to Shelton and we can only assume he talked in length about its great condition for its age, the features, and the reliability. The employee later told the police that Shelton seemed interested in the car and asked to take it for a test drive. But while he was talking to her and preparing the car for a drive, the dealership's telephone kept ringing and ringing. He said that he had to excuse himself constantly to go pick up the phone, yet there was never anybody on the other end of the line. The last time the phone rang was just as the employee had gotten the car ready for Shelton to take it for a test drive. When he got back from the phone, Shelton and the Kia were gone.
The RDI employee immediately called the Muncie Police Department. The police then began using the Flock camera surveillance system（监控系统） in an attempt to spot the car. A while later, they saw the car again, this time returning to Muncie. After that, the cameras lost the car, but we now know that Shelton drove it back to RDI Motors. Finding out wasn't too difficult. The police said they were able to connect the car to Shelton because she had filled out an online form on RDI Motors' website.
When the police later showed up at Shelton's door, she seemed confused and thought the officers were pulling off some kind of a joke. She genuinely didn't seem to understand what she was getting arrested for. After all, she returned the Kia to the dealership once she was done with her trip. She didn't plan to keep it, so what's the big deal
Whether she understood the reason why or not, Shelton was arrested. She has been charged with auto theft, which could land her in prison for up to two and a half years.
41. Why was Shelton arrested
A. Because she got a job interview. B. Because she didn't call an Uber.
C. Because she stole a car. D. Because she drove a 2013 Kia Optima.
42. What was the attitude of the employee when introducing the 2013 Kia Optima to Shelton
A. Uninterested. B. Negative. C. Responsible. D. Intolerable.
43. What stopped the employee from taking Shelton to the test drive
A. Some other clients. B. Mysterious phone calls.
C. Shelton's attitude. D. His colleagues' calls.
44. How did the police find Shelton
A. By searching the Flock camera surveillance system.
B. Through the interview company.
C. By inquiring RDI motors' employees.
D. Through the personal information she left on the site.
45. The underlined part "what's the big deal " in Paragraph 4 can be understood as _____.
A. Don't you think that's the reason you arrest me
B. Is this small thing worth an arrest
C. Is this a deal
D. Do you think I should buy the car
C
Is it possible to make machines think like humans This is one question in research in the field of Artificial Intelligence, or "AI" To think like a human, it involves feelings, morality, hopes, and dreams. Humans are capable of making decisions by themselves without input from others, and they can learn from experience. In addition, humans are able to create things from their own inspiration for their own pleasure. The question is whether machines can ever really think in all these aspects. The idea of a computer that is all-powerful and can think and make decisions for itself terrifies many people. In some films, Al even decides that all humans must be killed. Many people are also concerned that AI will be used to replace humans.
Yet others are comforted by the thought of Al. Maybe with AJ. robots can be made to replace loved ones who have died. Today, the creation of an all-powerful computer capable of human thought is still in progress. We have companion （陪伴） robots, and it is likely that they will grow more important in our lives as time goes by. However, the need for such robots does not seem to be as critical as our need for intelligent machines that can solve problems by learning from their observations and experience.
For example, AI is already being used with great success in Internet search engines and as a personal assistant in our smartphones. It learns from our habits to help us find what we want and like. Al is also used to diagnose （诊断） problems and suggest solutions. Researchers are also experimenting with the use of AI in driverless cars which can sense their surroundings and decide on the best way to reach a destination. It is also being used in education, particularly in online courses. Furthermore, industries that use robots for repetitive or dangerous work often turn to Al to manage these electronic workers. In addition, virtual assistants are also being used in some homes today. In the near future, it is likely that Al will be used to manage smart homes and handle an even greater variety of tasks such as setting out favourite clothes and helping us with our personal grooming （梳妆）. The Al of today has already proven its superiority to humans in many areas. Do you think that we can create a robot that thinks like a human or one that is even more intelligent If so, is there truly a difference between AI and a human
46. What can we learn from Paragraphs 1 and 2
A. We already have all-powerful computers with the power of human thought.
B. One day the Al will decide on its own to wipe out humans.
C. Robots with AI have the potential to replace our loved ones.
D. In contrast, humans need artificial intelligence machines to help us solve problems rather than companion robots.
47. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Al will eventually be used to manage workers.
B. AI is often used to manage robots on production lines.
C. Industrial robots are completely different from electronic workers.
D. Industrial robots often turn to Al.
48. What could be inferred from Paragraph 3 about Al
A. Smartphones already have AI technology.
B. Al technology for driverless cars is already mature.
C. AJ has been being used to mange smart homes.
D. Artificial intelligence has proved its superiority over humanity in all fields.
49. What is the author's attitude towards Al
A. Short-sighted. B. Wait-and-see. C. Optimistic. D. Skeptical.
50. What makes the best title for the passage
A. Al Thinks Like Humans B. AI Robots
C. AI and Human Beings D. The Future of AI
D
Countries around the globe are spending billions of dollars and lots of time on various space missions, whether to Mars or other planets much further away. Some people argue that we should stop wasting time and money exploring space. Instead, we should feed the world's poor and find immediate solutions to other problems, such as pollution and fatal diseases （致命疾病）. However, others feel this is a shallow view which fails to realise how exploring space helps us.
Firstly, exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. It has directly resulted in the many satellites that now orbit Earth. A number of the satellites record data on land and weather patterns. Then the data is transmitted （传送） to scientists on Earth. After careful analysis, the scientists can provide useful recommendations and advice for farmers. As a result, space-based science has helped farming in its efforts to grow enough food to feed Earth's increasing population.
Secondly, space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all. High-end products around the world are made to a higher standard now because of advanced technology which was first created to meet the requirements for space exploration. For example, space technologies have helped the research and development of different types of new material. They have also helped companies make better heart monitors and other machines that doctors regularly use. Today, space technologies are widely used in all kinds of industries, and everyday products such as GPS, memory foam pillows （记忆棉枕头）, and smartphone cameras are changing our lives.
Finally, sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the world's problems and even to find ways to solve them. Seeing pictures of our planet as an island in a black sea made people realise that our planet's resources are limited. In order to provide for such a rapidly increasing population, scientists are trying to find other planets that could one day be our new home. The greatest attention at present is on Mars because it is closer to Earth. In the future, humans may live on both planets.
In closing, exploring space provides the world with many different benefits. Therefore, it should continue so as to provide new and better solutions to people's short-term and long-term problems.
51. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to _____.
A. propose a definition B. make a comparison
C. reach a conclusion D. present an argument
52. Which of the following is TRUE about the satellites
A. They can collect information of the land and weather changes.
B. They can provide useful recommendations for farmers.
C. They can fight against world hunger directly.
D. They can analyze the data and make suggestions.
53. What idea does the author convey in Paragraph 3
A. Space exploration no longer requires high-end products.
B. High-end products cannot meet the needs of space exploration.
C. Our daily life has benefited from the development of space technology.
D. The development of new material is a must for space exploration.
54. What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 4
A. Space exploration has changed the way our planet works.
B. Space exploration helps to discover and solve Earth's problems.
C. In the future, all humans may have to move to Mars.
D. Resource shortage and population growth are already serious problems.
55. What is the author's purpose in writing the passage
A. To provide guidance on how to carry out space exploration.
B. To stress the need of promoting technology.
C. To state the importance of exploring space.
D. To suggest a way of meeting the requirements for space exploration.
第II卷
注意事项：
1. 用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。
2. 本卷共6题, 共35分。
第三部分：写作
第一节：阅读表达（共5小题：每小题2分, 满分10分）
阅读短文, 按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
On 8th August, 1914, 27 men who had replied to an advertisement in The Times boarded a ship leaving for the Antarctic （南极洲）. The name of the ship was the Endurance and the captain was an Irishman called Ernest Shackleton.
The aim of the journey was to cross the frozen continent via the South Pole — a journey of 1, 800 miles. Shackleton thought the journey would last six months.
But when land came into sight, the Endurance became trapped in the ice and began to break up. Shackleton and his men watched the Endurance sink into the icy sea. They then headed north, pulling three lifeboats behind them.
After six days, bad weather forced them to give up and the men set up camp on a sheet of ice which began slowly moving across the Antarctic Circle.
They survived on the ice for five months. Then, on 16th April, 1915, Shackleton saw land. It was Elephant Island-a large rock with nothing growing on it, but much better than a floating piece of ice. When they reached the island, Shackleton came up with an idea---it was a risk but he would have to take it. He and five men would take one of the lifeboats, and sail 800 miles to South Georgia, where there was a permanent camp. They could then return to rescue the rest of the men.
It took Shackleton 17 days to reach South Georgia. Unfortunately he landed on the wrong side of the island, and had to walk 36 hours over mountains to reach the camp. The whale hunters at the camp couldn't believe their eyes when they saw the six men walking down from the mountains. Shackleton kept his promise. More than three months later, be returned to Elephant Island to rescue the crew he had been forced to abandon. He had failed to reach the pole-- but he had saved the lives of all his men.
56. What was the goal of the adventure （no more than 8 words）
57. Why did they leave the Endurance （no more than 6 words）
58. What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph 5 （1 word）
59. How did Shackleton save the lives of all his crew （no more than 15 words）
60. What do you think of Shackleton Please explain. （no more than 20 words）
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
61. 假设你是晨光中学的李津。你的英国朋友Chris在最近的一封邮件中提到, 自己视力下降厉害很是苦恼, 希望得到你的帮助。请根据以下提示回复邮件：
（1）安慰对方；
（2）分析可能导致他视力下降的原因：
（3）提出帮助他改善视力的建议（方法）。
注意：
（1）词数不少于100:
（2）可适当加入细节, 使内容充实、行文连贯；
（3）开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
I'm sorry to hear that your eyesight has been declining.
Yours sincerely,
Li Jin
笔试部分 第I卷 第一、二部分(Key to 1~55)
1. A 2.B 3. B 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.D 8.D 9.C 10. A
11.C 12. A 13.A 14. D 15.A 16.C 17. B 18.D 19.A 20. A
21.C 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. D
31.D 32. A 33. B 34. A 35. B 36. A 37. D 38. D 39. A 40. B
41.C 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. B 46. D 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. C
51.D 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. C
第II卷 第三部分 第一节
56. To cross the Antarctic via the South Pole.（抄原文扣 1 分）
57. Because it sank into the sea
58. Moving.
59. He led five men to South Geode's permanent camp to seek assistance.
60. Open.（只要答案合理、内容积极向上且语法拼写正确即可得2分）
He is brave and supportive/a source of strength. Because he could do anything to save his crew.
第二节61.（略）
听力部分
(Key to 1~15)
试卷 A 1-5 BCCAB 6-10ACBCB 11-15BAACC
试卷 B 1-5 BBCAC 6-10BBCCA 11-15 ABBCA