成都市川大附中2022-2023高三上学期英语期中试卷+答案.pdf

1、第 1页/共 12页川大附中川大附中 2022-2023 学年上期半期考试试题高三英语学年上期半期考试试题高三英语(时间：时间：120 分钟 分值：分钟 分值：150 分分)第一部分 听力第一部分 听力(共两节，满分共两节，满分 30 分分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共共 5 小题小题;每小题每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 7.5 分分)听下面听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的段对话。每段对话后有一个小

2、题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。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.19.15.B.9.18.C.9.15.答案是 C。1.What do we know about the speakers?A.They are at a store.B.They are traveling somewhere.C.They are on

3、 the way home.2.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a library.B.In a caf.C.In a computer room.3.What will the woman do first?A.Head next door.B.Call old Peter.C.Pack up the soup.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Toms work.B.Toms fashion.C.Toms health.5.When will the tax

4、i arrive?A.In 10 minutes.B.Right now.C.In half an hour.第二节第二节(共共 15 小题小题;每小题每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 22.5 分分)听下面听下面 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，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题 5 秒钟秒钟;听完后，各小题给出听完后，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作

5、答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第段材料，回答第 6、7 题。题。第 2页/共 12页6.What does the man think of the womans new clothes?A.They are a great deal.B.They are too expensive.C.They are fashionable.7.What did the woman buy yesterday?A.Some shorts.B.Ahat.C.Some shoes.听第听第 7 段材料，回答第段材料，回答第 8、9 题。题。8.W

6、hat is the matter with the womans computer?A.It falls and the screen is broken.B.The screen isnt as bright as it was.C.The keyboard is no longer reliable.9.What does the man offer to do for the woman?A.Lend her his computer.B.Buy her an IBM.C.Repair her computer.听第听第 8 段材料，回答第段材料，回答第 10-12 题题.10.Wha

7、t is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Teacher and student.B.Colleagues.C.Friends.11.How does the man feel about working for his uncle?A.It is interesting.B.It is beneficial.C.It is unimportant.12.What does the woman suggest the man do with his decision?A.Give up playing the guitar.B.

8、Take deep breaths repeatedly.C.Picture how each choice feels.听第听第 9 段材料，回答第段材料，回答第 13-16 题题.13.What is the woman?A.Anovelist.B.An editor.C.A publisher.14.What kind of book is the woman working on?A.Amystery novel.B.A biography.C.Ascience fiction.15.Where is the emperor in the book from?A.Asia.B.Euro

9、pe.C.America.16.What does the woman find the most time-consuming when doing this assignment?A.Making changes.B.Checking facts.C.Reading information.听下面一段独白，回答第听下面一段独白，回答第 17-20 小题。小题。17.Who mentioned the Bermuda Triangle for the first time?A.Afamous explorer.B.A great writer.C.Awell-known reporter.第

10、 3页/共 12页18.When did the Bermuda Triangle become a popular story?A.In the 15th century.B.In the 20th century.C.In the 17th century.19.How many reasons are given for the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.20.What does the speaker say about the Bermuda Triangle?A.All of the reports o

11、n it are untrue.B.It is completely safe at the moment.C.It is as dangerous an area as others in the ocean.第二部分 阅读第二部分 阅读(共两节共两节,满分满分 40 分分)第一节第一节(共共 15 小题小题;每小题每小题 1.5 分分,满分满分 30 分分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。四个选项中选出最佳选项。AApril Fools Day is herea time for tricks and fun.After the

12、se silly behaviors are done,why not enjoy somefunny comedies onABC and Freeform?Whether youre looking for a hot new series premiere(首映),or hoping tofind a cozy film to watch with the family,theres something for everyone.Best of all,its all free to watch.So grabthe popcorn and warm up your funny bone

13、s.ABCWhatever your preference of comedy,theres sure to be something to arouse your interest on ABC.If yourelooking for a great workplace sitcom(情景喜剧),then now is the perfect time to discover the series premiere ofAbbott Elementary.Or maybe you want some drama mixed in with your comedy,in which case

14、be sure to checkout the Golden Globe-winning Ugly Betty.Of course,sitcoms arent the only thing that you can laugh along with on ABC,there are a lot of other funnyshows too!If you want to see groups of celebrities test their knowledge,then check out Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.FreeformThere are also p

15、lenty of great comedies readily available on Freeform.If youre looking for a classic sitcom tosink your teeth into,then you can watch full seasons of Baby Daddy.If you want something with a little moreexcitement,then you can jump right into the cruel world of teen gymnasts with Make It or Break It,a

16、s Kaylie,Payson,Lauren,and Emily compete to win a place on the national team and attend the Olympics.If youd prefer to watch a movie,then dont worry.There are also several great Freeform original moviesreadily available for free.If youre in the mood for a light-hearted romantic comedy,then look no f

17、urther than thelikes of My Fake Fiance.第 4页/共 12页1.What is special about Ugly Betty?A.It is an original movie.B.It is an award-winning drama.C.It is a sitcom about cruel reality.D.It is a show about TV personalities.2.If you prefer something about competition and efforts,you can choose.A.Abbott Elem

18、entaryB.My Fake FianceC.Make It or Break ItD.Celebrity Wheel of Fortune3.What do the movies and shows mentioned have in common?A.They are free to watch.B.They are funny sitcoms.C.They are aboutApril Fools Day.D.They are about love and romance.BNEW DELHIAcupuncture(针灸)has become a bridge of friendshi

19、p between India and China,with moreIndians accepting the form of traditional Chinese medicine over the past few decades,experts say.Acupuncture,a technique to cure various illnesses,was introduced in India in 1959 by B.K.Basu in theeastern city of Kolkata,capital of West Bengal state,according to Mr

20、igendranath Gantait,president of theAcupuncture Association of India.Over the past six decades,it has spread to rural,semi-urban and urban areas inIndia,particularly in the states of West Bengal,Maharashtra and Punjab.Acupuncture therapy in India is related to the story of the Indian medical mission

21、 that was sent to China toprovide medical assistance during the Chinese peoples War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression(1931-1945).Basu,as a colleague of Dwarkanath Kotnis(widely known as Ke Dihua in China)and a torchbearerof the Indian medical mission,stayed in China from 1938 to 1943,and lat

22、er worked for 43 years in India until hisdeath in 1986.From 1958 to 1959,Basu stayed in China to learn acupuncture before introducing the needletechniques in India.In 1973,Basu was invited to China to learn newly developed acupuncture anesthesia(麻醉).From the very beginning,Basu tried to spread acupu

23、ncture to doctors by free teaching to broad masses ofpeople.Basu,who established the Dr.Dwarkanath Kotnis Memorial Committee and the Acupuncture Associationof India,donated his house and savings to the government of West Bengal state for the purpose of acupuncturedevelopment.Under the leadership of

24、the committee,free health service clinics have been set up where acupuncture is takenas the main treatment modality(模式),because the cost of acupuncture treatment is low,and acupuncture is第 5页/共 12页effective for many ailments(小病).The committee has also produced many acupuncturists who run these clini

25、cswithout taking any remuneration(报酬),according to Gantait.“Acupuncture has played a unique role to promote peoples friendship between India and China,”he says.“When Basu returned to India after learning acupuncture anesthesia,the Indian media described it as acupuncturediplomacy,and it was highly p

26、raised in the country.”4.According to the passage,which of the following is true about acupuncture therapy in India?A.It was developed by B.K.Basu,a great doctor.B.It is more popular in the capital than in the countryside.C.It has played a unique role in producing acupuncturists.D.It is effective fo

27、r many ailments and it is free of charge.5.The purpose of Paragraph 3 is to _.A.introduce Dr.Basus experience in ChinaB.explain why Dr.Basu learned acupuncture in ChinaC.give some background information about acupuncture therapy in IndiaD.show how India and China benefited each other in acupuncture

28、therapy6.The passage is most probably taken from _.A.a history textbookB.a news websiteC.a medical reportD.a travelling brochure7.Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?A.Basu-An Acupuncture ExpertB.IndianAcupuncture Working WellC.Acupuncture Diplomacy in IndiaD.AcupunctureA Po

29、int of FriendshipCWith greater climate catastrophe(气候突变)on Earth,it is natural for us to make every effort to stop thepotential floods,snowstorms,and alarming reports from scientists.For many of us(myself included),part of thatmeans running out to buy reusable straws,organic cleaners,and packaging-f

30、ree products.However,before you are delighted at“green”purchases,take a second to consider the results of a new studyfromArizona University.By comparing the shopping habits,mental health and environmental impact of young第 6页/共 12页people,the researchers reconfirmed a principle:Buying less beats buyin

31、g“green”stuff without effort.And that istrue whether you are looking at the impact that your purchases have on the Earth or on your own happiness.It should not come as a shock that simply consuming less is better for the planet.After all,every new item afactory yields requires some resources to prod

32、uce.Take plastic bag bans for instance.If your city is getting rid ofsingle-use shopping bags,it can be attractive to pay for a fashionable organic cotton bag hanging in the check-outline of your local supermarket.However,experts insist that growing cotton is actually no better for the Earth thanpro

33、ducing the conventional plastic bags.Then what is your best bet for carrying your groceries if you care aboutsustainability?Any bag you already own.It is not just the Earth that will be happier if you buy less.You will feel more contented too,according to thenew study.“People believe that they might

34、 well be self-satisfied about becoming environmentally consciousthrough greenbuying patterns,but it doesnt seem to be that way”,said the lead researcher Sabrina Helm.“Reduced consumption has effects on increased well-being,but we dont see that with greenconsumption.”“Owning every new greenproduct on

35、 the market might make you feel contented,but if you relieve yourselfof that burden of ownership,most people report feeling a lot better,”said Helm.8.Why does the writer mention“green”shopping habits?A.To call on a green lifestyle.B.To praise peoples green efforts.C.To introduce a social trend.D.To

36、present a half true“green”truth.9.Whats the main idea of paragraph 3?A.The plastic bag bans are of no effect.B.Using any bag you have is the best bet.C.Reduced consumption is better for the Earth.D.Growing cotton is far worse for the Earth.10.What does the underlined word“that”in paragraph 4 refer t

37、o?A.The sense of achievement.B.The sense of happiness.C.The sense of relief.D.The sense of security.11.What might be the best title for the text?A.Less is MoreB.The Greener,The HappierC.Happiness GuaranteeD.What Are Green Products?DDeep below the ground,radioactive elements break up water molecules（

38、分子）,producing ingredients that canfuel subsurface life.This process,known as radio-lysis（辐射分解）,has sustained bacteria in isolated,water-filledcracks on Earth for millions to billions of years.Now a study published in Astro-biology shows that radiolysis may第 7页/共 12页have supported life in the Martian

39、 subsurface.Dust storms,rays in the universe and solar winds ruin the Red Planets surface.But below-ground,some lifemight find refuge.The environment with the best chance of habitability on Mars is the subsurface,says JesseTarnas,a planetary scientist at NASA.Examining the Martin underground could h

40、elp scientists learn whether lifecould have survived there.And the best subsurface samples available today are Martin meteorites（陨石）that havecrash-landed on Earth.Tarnas and his colleague evaluated the mineral makeup and radio-active element abundance in the Martinsurface using satellite and rover d

41、ata.They input these data into a computer model that simulated（模拟）radiolysisto see how efficiently the process would have generated hydrogen gas and other chemical ingredients that cansustain the underground bacteria.The researchers report that if water was present,radiolysis in the Martinsubsurface

42、 could have sustained life for billions of years and perhaps still could today.Scientists previously studied Mars radiolysis,but this marks the first estimate using Martin rocks to quantifythe planets subsurface habitability.Tarnas and his colleagues also evaluated the potential richness of life in

43、theMartin underground and found that as many as a million bacteria could exist in a kilogram of rock.The most habitable meteorite samples analysed appeared to be made of a rock type called regolith breccia.These are thought to come from the southern highlands of Mars,which is the most ancient area o

44、n Mars,Tarnassays.Underground life,as described by this research,would require water and it remains unknown if groundwaterexists on the planet,says Lujendra Ojha,a planetary scientist at Rutgers University.Determining whether theMartin subsurface contains water will be an important next step,but thi

45、s investigation helps to motivate that search.Ojha says,Where there is groundwater,there could be life.12.Scientists believe the Martian subsurface might be habitable probably because _.A.the Martin surface absorbs rays in the universeB.radio-lysis may exist in the Martian undergroundC.radiation com

46、bines ingredients for subsurface life to surviveD.cracks in Martian meteorites overflow with bacteria13.Whats the purpose of using Martian meteorites?A.To measure the Martian habitability below-groundB.To simulate the process of producing hydrogen.C.To help life find shelter from solar windsD.To exp

47、lore the source of hydrogen gas.第 8页/共 12页14.What can be inferred from the last 3 paragraphs?A.Tarnas was the first to study Mars radiolysis.B.The Martian underground proved to be rich in bacteria.C.The southern highlands of Mars are the most habitable.D.The existence of groundwater is key to the in

48、vestigation findings.15.The passage is mainly concerned with _.A.the reason for no life on the Martian surfaceB.the source of data for the study of Martian habitabilityC.the possibility of Mars sustaining life through radiationD.the richness of radioactive elements below the Martian surface第二节第二节(共共

49、 5 小题小题;每小题每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 10 分分)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。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。The ability to communicate information accurately,clearly and as intended,is a vital life skill and somethingthat should not be overlooked._16_Here are some suggestions to make it.Be ope

50、n.There needs to be a give-and-take when it comes to sharing information with one another.To deepenintimacy(亲近).people need to open up to you.but you also have to he willing to let others in and share detailsabout your experiences,emotions,and opinions._17_Listen actively.It involves being engaged w