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2022级高三上学期12月阶段性测试英语试题 本试卷满分150分,考试时间120分钟。 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) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选 出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题 每段对话仅读一遍。 例:How much is the shirt? A.f19.15. B.f9.18. C.9.15. 答案是C。 1. What will the speakers probably do next? B. Explore a street A. Cook at home. C. Eat out. 2. Which desk is the man going to buy? A. The one with two drawers. B. The one with three drawers. C. The one with two pen holders. 3. How does the woman deseribe her move? A. Stressful B. Smooth. C. Unexpected. 4. Where are the speakers? A. Inabank. B. In a bookstore C. In a post office 5. What are the speakers discussing? A. Acourse B. An instrument C.Asport. 第二节(共15小题:每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三 个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒 钟:听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间,每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。 6. How does the woman sound at first? A. Amused. B. Relieved. C. Surprised 7. What is Emily like according to the woman? A. She is reliable. B. She is playful. C. She is troublesome 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8. Where does the conversation probably take place? B. In a car rental company A. In a repair shop. C. In an insurance company. 9. What does the woman decide to do? A. Give up the repairs. B. Use an alternative car C. Take out insurance 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 10. Why will Helen be away from town? A. To attend a wedding. B. To meet Angela Ferrero. C. To watch a concert 11. When will the speakers see the performance? A. On June 18th B. On June 25th C. On July 2nd 12. What does Helen want to do? A. Purchase tickets immediately B. Invite co-workers to join her C. Check her work emails. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13. Why did Eason work as a living statue performer? A. To fulfill his dream. B. To satisfy his curiosity. C. To make some money 14. What did Eason do for the World Championships? A. He practiced several body movements. B. He designed a realistic stone appearance C. He studied previous championship performances 15. What does Eason cherish most about his job? A. The praise from judges. B. The interaction with audience C. The achievement in competitions. 16. What is the key to being a good living statue according to Eason? A. Physical strength. B. Creative ideas C. Attractive appearance. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17. What can we learn about the library? A. It will close down one year later. B. It is open during public holidays. C. It tvpically operates 10 hours a day. 18. How much does a copy cost library users without a copier card? A. 10 cents B. 20 cents. C. 60 cents. 19. Where should history enthusiasts go? A. The first floor B. The second floor C. The third floor 20. What is said about the computer use in the library? A. It has no time limit. B. It requires registration C. It is free only for first-time users 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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在 答题卡上将该项涂黑 A DRINKS TO KEEP YOU COOLAS THE WORLD HEATS UP Given all the heavy weather-related new swirling around these past few weeks, I thought it might be helpful to write about something that could bring the temperature down a little. Fo months. I've been researching the drinks that people in hot places use to cool down. I'm going to share four of my favorites that have been getting me through the warmer days in my air conditioner-free apartment Limonana I've rarely seen a lemonade that I didn't want to get my hands on. but this one is next-level. The recipe I used, from two Egyptian American sisters, is simple, luxurious, and easy to make vegan (subbing coconut milk for whole). If you're a fan of caipirinhas or mojitos this drink is their tart, bittersweet, workday-friendly cousin Mango Lassi Am I going to lie and tell vou that I've made a mango lassi in my dingy blender that car barely turn ice cream into milkshake? No. I haven't. What I have done is drive down the street and purchase a crate of them from one of my favorite restaurants. But if I were going to attempt these, I'd probably start with the recipe from Tea for Turmeric (by a Pakistan American food blogger whose recipes rarely miss) Mint Tea Haters will say a hot drink doesn't belong on this list. To those people, I say: I believe in science. In all seriousness, folks in some of the hottest parts of the world have been drinking hot tea to cool down for millennia. And while the particular type of tea varies from culture to culture, mint tea -the national drink of Morocco -has been my saving grace this summer Red Drink There are versions of this (with different names) everywhere from Dakar to Bridgetown to Galveston. And while Red Drink is often associated with Juneteenth (六月节), it's versatile and cooling enough to be consumed all season long. I'm a Rooibos-girly, so the version I turn to again and again is this one, from Bryant Terry's Afro-Vegan cookbook. But the possibilities for this drink are endless, and the recipes are everywhere. 21. Which will someone not keen on a cool drink choose? A. Limonana. B. Mango Lassi. C. Mint Tea. D. Red Drink 22. What do those drinks have in common? A. They can be homemade. B. They are popular worldwide C. They are related to festivals. D. They appeal to mojito lovers. 23. Where can we most probably read this passage? A. A feature in a travel guide. B. An extract from a lifestyle blog C. An advertisement for drinks D. A recipe from an exotic restaurant B Going into my Ph.D. program, I knew I loved to communicate science to the public as much as I liked doing science. But the few times I presented to broader audiences, I found myself struggling to explain how my research might be applied in the real world and why it counts. The problem came to a head 5 years into my Ph.D. when I took a trip to Maine. Many fellow travelers excitedly shared stories about the latest books they'd consumed. I could vividly recall every detail of the papers piling up back in the lab, and vet I couldn't remembe the last book I had read for fun. I found myself mostly talking about my research. As I struggled to convey its broader relevance, I noticed that the enthusiasm in my voice faded away with each new conversation. "Is my Ph.D. killng my passion for science?" I thought. When I returned home, I resolved to dedicate more time to reading for pleasure, and my brother had recommended a science fiction book, which blew me away by the scientific technologies and plots crafted within a wildly imaginative storyline. It was like nothing I had ever read before I kept reading science fiction after I finished my Ph.D. But I still hadn't gotten back to communicating science to the public until a colleague invited me to speak at a pop cultur convention (大会). where I gave a speech about the science behind the classic fiction book Dune by Frank Herbert When the day came to present, I was overcome with anxiety and nervousness until I was on the stage and saw the bright-eyed, curious attendees. After I finished, I was overwhelmed with questions and comments that spilled over beyond the given time. It suddenly occurred to me that this was my path back to science communication. I'm glad science fiction helped me professionally, fueling my ability to communicate the wonders of science to broader audiences 24. What do we know about the author's initial challenge? A. How to sustain interest in science consistently B. How to spread science to the public effectively C. How to apply science to the real world practically. D. How to recall something about the research vividly 25. Which word best describes the book recommended by the author's brother? A. Ordinary. B. Professional. C. Scientific. D. Novel. 26. What helped the author regain his passion for popularizing science? A. A speech on the science behind Dune B. Preference for reading science fiction C. Support and encouragement from attendees D. A classic fiction book Dune by Frank Herbert. 27. What does the author mainly convey through his experience? A. The dilemma of most Ph.D. students. B. The impact of pop culture convention C. The joy of rediscovering science communication D. The significance of public engagement in science C From the swinging rhythms of the 195os to the autotuned hooks of today, pop music has undergone a remarkable transformation. But what exactly has changed, and how can we measure it? Researchers identify two major melodic (旋律的) revolutions" in pop music history: one in 1975 and another in 2ooo. These pivotal moments mark significant shifts in the structure and complexity of hit melodies. Interestingly, these musical milestones aren't perfectly in line with the revolutions in harmony and tone color, suggesting that different aspects of music may evolve at different rates. During these revolutions melodies have generally become simpler, both in terms of pitch (音高) and rhythm. Modern pop hits tend to use a smaller range of notes and simpler rhythmic patterns compared to those from the 195os and 60s. At the same time, there was a dramatic increase in 'note density"- the number of notes squeezed into each second of music. This means that while today's pop melodies might be simpler in structure, they're often delivered more rapidly, creating a sense of energy and urgency that wasn't as common in earlier decades There are several interesting possibilities for what is happening. One theory suggests that as other aspects of music production - like complex electronic beats and richly layered instrumentation - have become more sophisticated, melodies have had to simplify to maintain a balance. Another explanation points to the changing landscape of music consumption. In an era of streaming and social media, where listeners can skip to the next song in seconds, there may be more pressure to create tunes that grab attention instantly. This could favor simpler, more repetitive melodies that are easy to remember and sing along to. Relationships between different musical features have also become stronger in recent years For example, in post-2ooo pop hits, melodies with more notes per second tend to be less complex in terms of pitch variety. This suggests that modern pop songwriting may be following stricter patterns than in the past. 28. What do the underlined words "pivotal moments" in paragraph 2 mean? A. Revolutionary approaches. B. Turning points. C. Significant achievements D. Historical events 29. What change has taken place in pop music over the years? A. Denser notes B. Bigger range of pitch C. More complex rhythms D. More diverse tone colors. 30. Which of the following may contribute to the revolution of pop music? A. The difficulty in ereating catchier tunes B. The conventional patterns to enjoy music. C. The convenience of switching between songs. D. The need to balance increasingly intense beats 31. What's the purpose of the text? A. To prove a viewpoint B. To remove some doubts C. To illustrate a principle D. To analyze a phenomenon. D Goldfish may seem like simple creatures swimming in a glass tank. but they possess a rather complicated navigation svstem, as discovered by researchers at the University of Oxford Led by Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux, the study aims to shed light on our understanding of how fish. and potentially humans, estimate distances using what could be described as an internal GPs Writing in the journal Proceedings of the Roval Sociery B, Sibeaux and colleagues report how they created a tank in their experiment with 2 cm-wide black and white vertical stripes (垂直条纹) on the walls, connected by similar stripes across the floor. The team trained nine goldfish to swim a set distance of 70 cm and then return to their starting point when waved at. The experiment aimed to investigate how the fish would estimate this distance without any gestures, under different patterns Over multiple trials, the goldfish averaged a swim distance of 74 cm, give or take 17 cm. when presented with the vertical 2 cm-wide stripes. However, when the stripe pattern was altered to either narrower vertical stripes, checked patterns, or horizontal stripes (水平条纹) the fish's behavior changed significantly. Narrower vertical stripes led them to overestimating the distance by 36%, while horizontal stripes resulted in highly inconsistent estimations According to the researchers, the results indicate that goldfish estimate distances by visually streaming the apparent motion patterns of objects in the environment (called 'optic flow'). Many terrestrial (陆地 上的) species are known to use optic flow to estimate distance. but goldfish appear to process the information differently. Terrestrial animals, including humans, estimate distances by measuring how the angle between their eye and surrounding objects changes as they travel. Goldfish, on the other hand, appear to use the number of contrast changes experienced en-route "This study is groundbreaking because, despite knowing that fish respond to geometric information regarding direction and distance, we don't know how they estimate distances." Professor Colin Lever, although not involved in the study, said, "it's exciting to explore fish spatial mapping because fish navigation evolved earlier and better than most mammals." 32. Why did Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux conduct the study on goldfish? A. To test how accurate goldfish's intemal GPS can be B. To create an advanced navigation system for humans C. To uncover how an inbuilt GPS helps calculate distances D. To explore the relationships between goldfish and humans. C. The tank was decorated with colorful background patterns D. The tank setting change caused the goldfish's misjudgment 34. How does the author present the results of the study in paragraph 4? A. By giving definition. B. By offering examples C. By making comparison. D. By analyzing statistics. 35. What attitude does Professor Colin hold towards the study? C. Disapproving A. Objective B. Ambiguous. D. Favorable 第二节(共5小题:每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。 We're always hoping something magical will come along to throw us to good health- some super food or new exercise trend. 36 It's what we eat, how we move, how much we sleep, and how much we manage stress and social connection that can really make a difference. 37 For those of you who don't like the gym, you may get yourself moving, too. A garden pushes you to weed and water and harvest almost every day. That keeps you moving Also. instead of lying on chairs or sofas, spend more time on the floor, either sitting or squatting(蹲). Manage your social circle. Research has shown just how contagious (传染的) our habits are to people around. When one of your old friends has some unhealthy habits, they're probably influencing you in the wrong way. If you aim to live a healthier life. you are more likely to achieve if those around you are committed, too. 38 Have a short sleep. Once you clock in to work in the workdays, there's so much keeping you busy. To push through these busy days. it's common to turn to coffee rather than slow down your pace. There is an alternative: a short sleep for as little as 20 minutes in the afternoon. Taking a nap after lunch is an age-old tradition. 39 However, the most recent science shows that a 20-minute sleep can make up for an hour of lost sleep and help keep you sharp later in the day There's no single change to create a culture of health. 40 That can help push people toward better choices and make the healthier choice the easiest A. Plan a garden in your backyard B. But the reality is much more ordinary C. Just join the groups that side with you D. You can do this in your social circle as well E. Modern life has pushed it to near extinction. F. Build movement into your everyday routines G. Moving the needle requires dozens of small steps 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) Today we're celebrating the Red Cross Movement. We celebrate the values of the Red Cross including supporting the most 41 and strengthening communities. We celebrate showing humanity among inhumanity. World Red Cross Day is celebrated 42 the man on May 8 who had a 43 that started the Red Cross Movement Henry Dunant was the man with that vision. In 1859, outside of Solferino in Italy. the French and Austrian armies were fighting and Henry witnessed the 44 of soldiers becoming wounded and dying. Finding the military surgeons could never deal with the wounded soldiers on both sides, Henry 45 a temporary hospital to help the injured. In 1862. Henry wrote a book Memory of Solferino recommending that every country should create a neutral and 46 body of helpers who could provide 47 during war. Shortly after, he and a few others created the ICRC, International Committee of the Red Cross, and the 48 was born. In 1864. the first Geneva Convention (日内瓦. 公约) was created, whose aim is to guide the rules of 49 . It includes 50 those who don't take part in fighting and those who can no longer 51 Today, around the world, there are about 2oo National Societies that are working to help the most fragile during 52 , strengthen communities' health and preparedness, and 53 action when conflict arises. A(n) 54 vision from over a century ago, to show humanity and to make one another 55 in a time of hardship, still lives on today B. fragile C. upset 41. A. hopeless D. inhuman 42. A. in honour of B. at the sight of C. on behalf of D. with the help of 43.A.try B. vision C. reason D. talent B. results 44. A. incidents C. possibilities D. horrors C. contacted 45. A. found B. established D. decorated B. profitable 46. A. amateur C. independent D. temporary 47. A. comfort B. fund C. accommodation D. care B. country 48. A. hospital C. movement D. concept 49. A. war B. games C. evidence D. operations 50. A. curing B. protecting C. entertaining D. calming B. suffer C. fight 51. A. survive D. escape B. arguments 52. A. disasters C. negotiations D. trials B. give up C. agree about 53. A. comment on D. spring into C. simple 54. A. common B. alternative D. artistic 55. A. smile B. explore C. reflect D. approve 第二节(共10小题:每小题1.5分,满分15分) 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 Langzhong shadow play 56 (be) popular in 36 counties and cities in the vicinity of Langzhong in southwest China's Sichuan Province for hundreds of years. In 2008. the art of Sichuan shadow play which Langzhong shadow play is attached to 57 (list) as a national intangible culrure heritage item. The storytelling methods 58 (apply) in Langzhong shadow play are based on the Sichuan Opera. Unlike other styles 59 two or three puppeteers are required to manipulate a shadow puppet, in Langzhong's play, one person can manipulate two or three puppets at the same time. Distinct 60 Shanxi shadow play and Tangshan shadow play, Langzhong shadow puppets display plump foreheads, noses, and chins, which give them 61 (striking) similar facial features of modern people The process of making shadow puppets 62 (involve) up to 32 steps. The first step in making a puppet is to process the leather. 63 (follow) the steps of grinding. soaking, and drying, the leather becomes smooth and translucent (半透明的). Then, craftsmen begin to draw, carve, and color it. The last major step is assembling together the different parts of the puppet. Today, technological advances have injected new 64 (vital) into shadow puppet making. To preserve shadow play traditions in Langzhong, a museum was built, and a troupe (戏班) set up in the old city of Langzhong, whose performance has become 65 absolute must-see for tourists.