英语-河南省周口市部分学校天一联考2023-2024学年高三上学期期末联考试题和答案

2023—2024学年高中毕业班阶段性测试(五)英语橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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：Howmuchistheshirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。1.Whatdoesthemanthinkofhisapartment?A.It’scomfortable.B.It’snoisy.C.It’sexpensive.2.Howisthemangoingtohelpthewoman?A.Bybuyingheraticket.B.Bydrivinghertothebank.C.Bylendinghersomemoney.3.Wheredoestheconversationtakeplace?A.Atastation.B.Inagarden.C.Inastore.4.Whatdoweknowaboutthewoman?A.ShelikeswatchingfilmsonTV.B.SheworksasanEnglishteacher.C.Shelikestravelingallovertheworld.5.What’sthemanconcernedabout?A.Mary’shealth.B.Mary’ssafety.C.Susan’ssafety.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.Whatdidthemandolastnight?A.Heateoutside.B.Heplayedgames.C.Hewenttothetheatre.7.WhathappenedtoJerrylastweek?A.Hewasinjured.B.Hebecamesick.C.Helosthisjob.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.What’sSarapreparingfor?A.Atrip.B.Aconference.C.Aninterview.9.WhereareSara’sdocumentsfound?A.Inadrawer.B.Ontheshelf.C.Underamap.10.Whatdoesthemansuggestthewomando?A.Havearest.B.Takeataxi.C.Carrysomemedicine.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Whattypeofroomhasthemanreserved?A.Asingleroom.B.Adoubleroom.C.Anon-smokingroom.12.Whichofthefollowingdoesthemanreceive?A.Room402.B.Room412.C.Room420.13.Whycan’tthemanenterhishotelroomimmediately?A.Theroomisnotready.B.Check-instartsat2o’clock.C.Theroomisinneedofrepair.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.What’stheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Neighbors.B.Husbandandwife.C.Driverandpassenger.15.Whatwillthewomandotomorrow?A.Gototown.B.Meetafriend.C.Gotothehospital.16.Whatdoweknowabouttheoilpricesthesedays?A.Theyarerising.B.Theyarefalling.C.Theyarestable.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.WhendidMsFlaminibeginheradventure?A.InNovember,2021.B.InDecember,2021.C.InNovember,2020.18.WhatdidMsFlaminiimmediatelydoafterfinishingheradventure?A.Shetookashower.B.Shesawherfamily.C.Shehadamedicalcheck-up.19.HowdidMsFlaminifeelduringtheadventure?A.Shefelttiredandhungry.B.Shewasafraidofdarkness.C.Shelostallsenseoftime.20.WhatdoesMsFlaminithinkisimportantforhersuccess?A.Courage.B.Cooperation.C.Consistence.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AUpcomingBookFairsandFestivalsIfyou’reanauthor,youoweittoyourselftocheckoutthislistofbookfairsandfestivalsthatauthorscanattend.BoucherconWorldMysteryConvention,October14—15,SanDiego,CA.TheWorldMysteryConventionisanonprofit,all-volunteerorganizationwhichholdsanannualconventioninhonorofAnthonyBoucher,thedistinguishedmysteryfictioncritic,editorandauthor.Boucherconistheirannualworldmysteryconvention,whereeveryyearreaders,writers,publishers,editors,andbooksellersgatherforaweekendofeducation,entertainment,andfun!TheAppalachianWriter’sConference,October28,Berea,KY.Theconferenceisaliteraryworkshopthatoffersbeginningwritersachancetosharpenexistingskillsandlearnnewtechniquesfromaward-winning,seasonednovelists,non-fictionwriters,memoirists,andpoets.TheguestswillstayatHistoricBooneTavernHotelandhaveachancetomeetKentuckyArtisans.KansasBookFestival,November10—12,Topeka,KS.Thisevent,designedtocelebratethebestofKansasliterature,artsandhistory,willofferavarietyofactivitiesforKansansofallages,includingmeet-the-authorsessions,paneldiscussions,booksigningsandsales,andaspecialtentwithprojectsforchildren.Thiseventisfreeandopentothepublic.IndieBookFair,November19,Orlando,FL.TheIndieBookFair’smissionistocreateaspacetoallowindependentauthorstosellandshowcasetheirwork,buildtheirreadershipandmakeeveryoneawareoftheirbrand.ThevisionisthroughmultiplebookfaireventsthatareFREEtothepublicandwillincludevirtualbuyingforreaderswhocannotattend.Thefairwillbeheld3timesayear.21.What’sspecialabouttheeventtobeheldinSanDiego?A.Itlaststhelongest.B.Itaimstoentertainthevolunteers.C.Iteducatesthepubliconpublications.D.Itisintendedtohonorawell-knownauthor.22.WhatopportunitydoestheeventonOctober28offeritsattendants?A.Stayingatahotelforfree.B.Improvingtheirwritingskills.C.Winningwritingawards.D.Meetingwithindependentauthors.23.Wherecanyouexpecttogetyourfavoriteauthor’ssignedbook?A.InSanDiego.B.InBerea.C.InTopeka.D.InOrlando.BAtage14,KristinBealesufferedinjuriesinanaccident.ShewasridingoneJetSkionalakewhenaschoolmateranoverher,leavingherwithaseriousspinalcord(脊髓)injury.Beforetheaccident,BealewasanactivestudentatHenrico’sDeepRunHighSchool,involvedincompetitioncheerleadingandhockey.Afterward,shehadtorelearnhowtoperformdailytasks.“WhenIwasinhospital,doctorstoldmyparentsIwouldbeavegetable,andthatIwouldn’tbeabletobreatheorswallow.Iwantedtodisproveeverythingtheyhadontheirlist,”shesays.BealebeganwritingaboutherexperienceswhileworkingonherrecoveryinCalifornia.Bythetimeshefinished,shehadwritten32stories.Shenarrowedthemdownandeventuallygatheredthemintoherfirstnonfictionbook,“GreaterThings”,abouthowpeoplereacttoherandhowshehasovercomeherinjuriesandstayspositive.“Ineverthoughtitwouldbecomeabook,butthat’showitallstarted,”Bealesays.Hersecondbook,“DateM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ding?Well,notwithgiraffenap’sdesign.Theboxisequippedwithfourpointstosupportthebodyatthehead,butt,legsandfeet,meaningyoucanrelaxintheboxwhilestillremainingupright.32.Whereisthe“giraffenap”designedtobeused?A.Athome.B.Inthefield.C.Intheworkplace.D.Intheclassroom.33.Whatdoesthethirdparagraphmainlytellus?A.Thebenefitsfromtakinganap.B.ThenewfindingbyNASA.C.Thewaysofimprovingproductivity.D.Thepilots’experiencewiththe“giraffenap”.34.Whydoesthe“giraffenap”comeinaverticalshape?A.Itwillensurethesleepers’safety.B.Thesleeperscanbreatheslowly.C.Itwilloccupymuchlessfloorspace.D.Thesleeperscanenteradeepersleepstate.35.Whatcanweinferaboutthesleepersinthe“giraffenap”?A.Theyhavelimitedmobility.B.Theywillbedisturbedbynoise.C.Theycomeoutfeelingprettydizzy.D.They’relikelytosufferinjuries.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Youmaynotbeabletochangeyourschool’senvironmentalpolicy,butyoucanbethechangeyouwanttoseeintheworld.Goingeco-friendlycanraiseawarenessofenvironmentalissues.Herearesomewaysthatcanhelpyougogreen.Takenoteselectronically 36?Useadigitaldevicesuchasalaptoportablettotakeyournotes.Thiswillstoppaperwasteandalsosaveyouatonofmoney!Incaseyoudon’thaveatabletorlaptop,purchaseabudget-friendlydevice.37.Andtherearelotsofdevicestochoosefromthatwilldojustfinefornote-taking,research,andsoon.Embrace(拥抱)recyclingHowmanysoftdrinkcans,papersfromlecturenotes,plasticwaterbottles,andsnackfoodpackagingdoeseveryhigh-schoolstudentthrowaway?Morethanwecouldcount!38.Focusyourattentiononrecycling.Mostareashavecurbsiderecycling,somakesurethatyouplacetherecycledwasteintherightbin. 39Theemissionofairpollutantsfromtransportisoneofthebiggestenemiesofahealthyenvironment.Toreducetheenvironmentalimpactoftransportandimprovepublichealth,usesustainable(可持续的)transport.Switchfromcarridestoridingabike.Also,ifyouarehangingoutwithyourfriendsnearby,takeawalk.Inadditiontoreducingairpollution,you’llalsokeepyourbodyhealthy.EatsomegreensYoudon’thavetoturnintoavegetarian,butyoumightwanttoconsiderincreasingyourgreens.Vegetarianmealsaregoodforyourhealth,andtheyhavealowercarbonfootprint.Startoffbyintroducingameat-freedayonceaweek.Ifyoudon’tmindgettingyourhandsdirty,thinkaboutgrowingyourownfruitsandvegetables.40.A.ButyoucandosomethingaboutitB.Startaneco-friendlystudentclubC.ChoosesustainabletransportD.Youdon’tneedsomethingsuperfancyE.WhataboutrecyclingyourstudybooksandoldclothesF.WhynottakeadvantageoflivinginaneraoftechnologyG.Youcanevenjoinyourcommunitygardenerstolearnsometricks第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ThemoviestarandkungfumasterBruceLee,bornin1940,isfamousforhismartialartsandartisticachievements.He41thetermkungfutosuchanextentthatitbecameaChinesecultural42globally.BorninSanFranciscoandraisedinHongKong,he43thegapbetweenEastandWest.Evenafterhisdeath,his44continuestoinfluenceadmirers,includingWongYiukeung,whohasbeena(n)45ofLee’sforabout40years.WhenatprimaryschoolWongreadmagazinesthatfeaturedLee’skungfuskills.Hewasimmediately46tothestarandstartedtofollowhim.Asateenager,Wong47watchedfilmsandtelevisionprogramsthatfeaturedLee.Thenin2008,whenLee’sformermansion(宅第)wasannouncedtobe48bytheownerwhowasheavilyindebt,WongwrotetotheHongKonggovernmentandtheowner,49thepreservationofthehouse.Overthenext11yearsWongtriedtotransformthemansionintoa50inmemoryofBruceLee.However,in2019,themansionwas51,sowasthemuseum.ThenWongdecidedto52reconstructthemansioninthevirtualworld.Afterfouryearsofworkhefinallymadeit.53virtualrealityheadsets,fansworldwidewillbeabletogetacloselookattheiridol’shomeand54,includingthequietcourtyardandthecherishedcarLeeowned,which55thenumberplateAX6521.41.A.coinedB.favoredC.popularizedD.revised42.A.traditionB.symbolC.centerD.source43.A.highlightedB.widenedC.bridgedD.ignored44.A.familyB.backgroundC.actionD.spirit45.A.enthusiastB.friendC.pupilD.sponsor46.A.knownB.drawnC.subjectedD.compared47.A.originallyB.repeatedlyC.seldomD.temporarily48.A.restoredB.abandonedC.donatedD.sold49.A.callingforB.rulingoutC.puttingoffD.settingaside50.A.galleryB.stadiumC.museumD.library51.A.checkedB.decoratedC.leveledD.located52.A.secretlyB.occasionallyC.gratefullyD.digitally53.A.WearingB.MakingC.ExchangingD.Passing54.A.wealth.B.lifeC.filmD.school55.A.indicatedB.exposedC.droppedD.hung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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。ThesilkindustryinSichuanisoneoftheoriginalpointsofChinesesilkculture.Sichuanbrocade(蜀锦)originatedfromtheSpringandAutumnperiod,andfullydevelopedintheHanandTang56(dynasty).Ithasahistoryofmorethan2,000yearsandhadafar-reachinginfluence57traditionalChinesesilkproduction.Sichuanbrocadefeatureslightshades58(integrate)inanelegantandcarefreestyle,whichshowsHanChinesecharacteristicsandlocaltraditions.SichuanbrocadeisoneofChina’sfourmostfamousbranchesofbrocade,theothers59(be)YunbrocadeinNanjing,SongbrocadeinSuzhouandZhuangbrocadeinGuangxi.Withits60(attract)designsandbright,clearcolorsthatfollowthestyleofChinese-inkpaintings,Sichuanbrocadewasputonthenationalintangibleculturalheritagelistin2006.Silk61(produce)inSichuanProvincesinceancienttimesandChengduwasthestartingpointofthesouthernSilkRoad.Sichuanbrocadeismadewithlocalsilkandcoloredsilkthreads,62aretherawmaterials.Specialembroidery(刺绣)skillsareused63(turn)brocadeintoquiltcovers,pillowcases,clothesandshoes. 64subjectsoftheSichuanbrocadearerichandvaried.Somecomefromlegends,myths,historicalstories,andotherscomefromlandscape,figures,flowers,birdsandanimals,65(especial)thebeaststhatsymbolizefortuneandlonglife.假定你是李华，原计划在周末与你的留学生朋友Jack参观一个本地民俗(folklore)展览，但该活动因故取消。请你给Jack写一封邮件，内容包括：1.活动取消的原因；2.建议参观民俗博物馆。注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。DearJack,Yourstruly,LiHua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。Oneday,Alex,a12-year-oldschoolboyinasmalltown,gotthenewsthattheWorldChessChampionshipwastakingplaceintheneighboringcityofGrandington.Fueledbyhisdeeppassionforchess,Alexdecidedtoenterthecompetition,eventhoughhewasnotofficiallyinvited.Hehadafeelingthathecouldstandachanceagainstsomeoftheworld’smostskilledchessplayers.Thefollowingmorning,Alexpackedhischessboardandchesspieces.Withamixofnervousnessanddetermination,heboardedthetraintoGrandington.Oncehearrived,thebigcityoverwhelmedhimwithitstallbuildings,brightlights,andtheenergyofchessenthusiastsfromaroundtheworld.Withthehelpofafriendlystranger,Alexmanagedtofindthetournamentvenue(比赛场地).Thehallwasenormous,filledwithrowsofchesstablesandplayersengagedinintensematches.AsAlexglancedaround,henoticedhowsmallhefeltcomparedtothechesscelebritiessurroundinghim.Takingadeepbreath,Alexapproachedtheregistrationdesk.Thetournamentorganizersweresurprisedtoseesuchayoungboystandingbeforethem,buttheycouldn’tturnhimaway.Sensinghisdetermination,theyallowedhimtoparticipate,consideringitagoodopportunityfortheotherplayerstoshowtheirskillsagainstayoungtalent.Asthechampionshipprogressed,Alex’sopponentsthoughtnothingofhimduetohisage.Theysawhimasaneasywin,butlittledidtheyknowthatAlexpossessedastrategicmindandaskillofunconventionalmoves.Witheachround,Alexastonishedtheplayerswithhisbrilliantplays.Wordquicklyspreadabouttheyoungtalentwhohadaccidentallyenteredthechampionship.ThemediabecameexcitedbyAlex’sstory,andsooncamerasandreportersflockedtocapturehisjourney.Despitefacingexperiencedopponents,Alex’spassionforthegameandhisunwaveringfocushelpedhimadvancethroughtheranks.Hisvictoriesgrewmoreremarkablewitheachpassingday.Peoplefromallcornersoftheworldbegancheeringforhim,sendingmessagesofsupportandadmiration.注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Inthefinalround,Alexfoundhimselffacingtheworldchesschampion._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Alex’sunexpectedvictorymadehimahouseholdname.2023—2024学年高中毕业班阶段性测试(五)英语·答案W:Hi,MrBrown.How’syourapartmentworkingoutforyou?M:Well,that’swhatIwouldliketotalktoyouabout.Iwanttotalktoyouaboutthatnoise!Text2M:Hey!What’stherush?W:ThebankclosesinhalfanhourandIneedtocashacheck.M:Hmm.CanIhelpinanyway?W:Youcandrivemetothebank.Mycarisoutofgas.M:Yeah.Gladto.W:Ilikethedesignofthecoat.M:ButIlikeitscolor.W:Anyway,it’smyidealcoat.I’lltakeit.M:I’lltakeone,too.Text4W:IenjoywatchingChannel5.Italwayshasfilmsfromallovertheworld.M:Howaboutthelanguages?W:Icanreadthetranslations.M:That’smoreconvenient.M:There’sagoodchancethatMarywillgethometoday.W:IhadaletterfromherfriendSusanyesterday,andshesaidthatMarywouldprobablyarrivetoday.M:Well,Ihopeshedrivescarefully.Youknowhowthetrafficisatthistimeofyear.W:Oh,Maryisagooddriverandprettycareful,too.W:Youlookrathertired.Aren’tyoufeelingwell?M:Notreally.Iwassickmostofthenight.Ididn’tsleepverywell.W:Whatseemstobethematter?Isittheflu?M:No,Ithinkit’ssomethingIate.Weateatthatnewrestaurantlastnight,andImusthaveeatensomethingthatdidn’tagreewithme.W:WasitthatnewrestaurantonFourthStreet?M:Asamatteroffact,itwas.Whydoyouask?W:BecauseJerryatetherelastweekandhadthesamekindofproblem.Hewassickthenextday,too.M:That’sinteresting.Maybethehealthofficialsshouldlookintotheplace.M:Hello,Sara,areyoufinishedpackingyet?Doyouneedahand?W:Thanks,Dad.Icanmanageitmyself.M:MakesureyouhaveyourIDcard.Youwillneeditwhileyoutravel.W:Yes,Iknow.TheproblemisthatIcan’tfindit.Wheredidyouputit?M:Allyourimportantdocumentsandyourcertificatesshouldbeinthedeskdrawer.W:Oh,yes,heretheyare.M:Didyoubuyamap?Travelingcanbereallyinconvenientwithoutone.W:No,Dad.Wehaveatourguide.M:Also,carrythesepillsincaseyouhaveanyairsickness,andcarrysomecoldmedicine,too.W:No,Iwon’tgetsick.Ipromise.W:Goodmorning.WelcometoTheBigSleepInn.M:Hello.We’dliketocheckin.Wemadeareservationlastweek.W:Sure,underwhatname?M:Maloney,MarvinMaloney.W:Justamoment,please.Ah,MrMaloney,you’vereservedasingleroomfortwonights.M:No,thatcan’tberight.Ireservedadoubleroom.W:Ah,letmejustsee.Oh,you’reright,adoubleroom.Couldyoupleasefilloutthisregistrationform?M:Sure,noproblem.W:Okay,here’syourkey.You’reinRoom412.It’sonthefourthfloorandtheliftsarejustontheright,nexttothereceptionarea.I’mafraidthehotelmaidisstillcleaning.It’lltakeabout20minutes.Butifyoulike,youcanleaveyoursuitcaseshereandhaveacoffeeinthehotelbar.M:Thankyou.Thatwouldbegreat.W:Noproblem.Seeyoulater.M:Hi,darling!Ihaveaone-monthvacationsavedup.HowaboutatriptoEurope?W:Icouldgoforthat.ButI’mafraidourbudgetisalittletightthisyear.M:Oh,butIreallyneedtoleavethistownforachange.Workingdayafterdayhaswornmeout.Doyouhaveanyothersuggestions?W:Howaboutthecountryside?Theremustbemanyinterestingplaces,andwecouldenjoythefreshairanddeliciouslocalspec