2023届天津市和平区高三下学期第一次质量调查英语试题8

2023届天津市和平区高三下学期第一次质量调查英语试题

学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________

一、单项选择

1．—I’m not looking forward to this. It’s going to be a really hard exam.

—Oh,________I’m sure we’ll all get good marks.

A．I can’t agree more.

C．You must be kidding me.

B．You’d better get started.

D．I won’t worry about it too much.

2．---Hi, there. Can I help you with anything today?

---Oh, yes.________, I’d like to buy a present for my niece’s birthday.

A．Exactly B．Somehow C．Actually D．Definitely

3．Having the courage to be disliked does not mean that you can use your weaknesses as an

________ for not improving yourself.

A．capacity B．excuse C．passion D．demand

4．The way we use a language is so________that one could say there are as many varieties as

speakers of English.

A．individual B．common C．exceptional D．reliable

5．Through comparison,he found that the location of the 117 known Maya cities ________to

the positions of the stars.

A．correspond B．appeal C．subscribe D．belong

6．You________so slowly. I just needed a few seconds to get used to your voice.

A．shouldn’t speak

C．don’t have to

B．couldn’t have spoken

D．needn’t have spoken

7．The power of Charlie Chaplin’s works is not only in his acting, but also in the stories and

characters he________.

A．had created B．has created C．created D．creates

8．Jackson turned out at the Grammy Awards,________music artists are given an award for

their artistic or technical achievement.

A．when B．where C．which D．whose

9．The North and South Poles represents the final frontiers of exploration on Earth, and

________ they have become an strong attraction for both researchers and tourists.

A．in other words B．as a consequence

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C．by the way D．on the contrary

10．Many people believe cloning is________nature but I think it is a way of helping nature.

A．beneath B．far from C．ahead of D．against

11．I was 12 and ,________all my old friends, I felt shy and lonely at the new school.

A．lost B．having been lost C．having lost D．losing

12．The procedure appealed to the staff a lot________it was introduced to them in January.

A．since B．until C．when D．though

13．---I’m not going to the party tonight. I’ll stay at home and read.

---Come on, ________

A．You get a frog in your throat.

C．We’d better throw in the towel.

B．You’re pulling your weight.

D．Don’t be such a wet blanket.

14．________ all this put under debate is whether they need to move their cattle to another

field for nutrition purpose.

A．How B．Why C．What D．That

15．---I will leave you two alone. I am sure you two must have a lot to________.

---Yes. It is two years since we last got together.

A．catch up B．take in C．bring out D．give away

二、完形填空

Growing up in Mauritius, I love nature. Behind my house, there is a mountain named Le

Pouce, where I spent much time ____16____the forest as a kid. However, my instinct (天性)

for exploration ____17____at the water’s edge. Even though Mauritius is an island country

____18____ by the Indian Ocean, the thought of entering the ocean made me scared.

When I was about 10, this started to ____19____. I began learning about the

____20____ climate change presented to island countries, and I started____21____ an

interest in protecting the environment. I watched nature documentaries,____22____ the steps

I could take to change the world,____23____ I still didn’t know how to effectively achieve it.

Later, I took the National Geographic Society’s Exploring Conservation courses, which set

me on a path to helping start and____24____, The Oceanic Project, an organization dedicated

to helping people understand the ocean and enhancing people’s_____25_____ of protecting

the ocean.

Gradually, I realized how much humans _____26_____ the ocean for its natural

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resources and that it was not as _____27_____ as I had imagined. My fear was rooted in a(n)

_____28_____ of falling into a river in my childhood. Determined to_____29_____ it, I

became a certified diver last year.

Diving plays a big part in my life now, and I work to_____30_____ the protection of the

underwater environment. I helped run a summer camp for young divers. During that time, I

led a beach cleanup to help the participants understand how human litter could end up in the

ocean. I got encouraged by the_____31_____ of the activity when a parent told me her son

insisted on _____32_____ plastic items in their home with bamboo alternatives after

returning home.

Protecting the ocean is very_____33_____ and I’ll keep dedicating myself to it. And

I_____34_____ hope more people will join me. Only with everyone’s effort can we make the

world a(n)_____35_____ place for human beings.

16．A．exploring

17．A．expanded

18．A．ruined

19．A．change

20．A．progress

21．A．proving

22．A．avoiding

23．A．if

24．A．lead

25．A．hesitation

26．A．paid back

27．A．simple

28．A．mood

29．A．confirm

30．A．turn down

31．A．introduction

32．A．mixing

33．A．risky

34．A．sincerely

35．A．wonderful

B．transforming

B．appeared

B．surrounded

B．worsen

B．threat

B．hiding

B．teaching

B．yet

B．follow

B．awareness

B．adapted to

B．significant

B．skill

B．neglect

B．hold back

B．influence

B．burning

B．impractical

B．suddenly

B．imaginative

C．extending

C．assisted

C．covered

C．repeat

C．opportunity

C．developing

C．pretending

C．so

C．recognize

C．memory

C．depended on

C．dangerous

C．hobby

C．overcome

C．add up

C．advertisement

C．replacing

C．shocking

C．formally

C．familiar

D．constructing

D．stopped

D．represented

D．occur

D．image

D．resisting

D．considering

D．unless

D．prevent

D．guess

D．kept up

D．effective

D．experience

D．analyze

D．contribute to

D．prediction

D．combining

D．crucial

D．seemingly

D．traditional

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三、阅读理解

The University of Waikato will provide you with the foundational knowledge and

experience you need to achieve your career and life goals. With our focus on academic

excellence and innovation, you will become part of a group known for making a big

difference in the world around them. Join our warm and welcoming community of students

from all over New Zealand and the globe.

Campus

The University of Waikato have two unique campuses. Each campus has quality in their

facilities and services student will have access to during their studies. Hamilton campus

enjoys the vibrant (有活力的) student atmosphere, offering a

range of cafes, on-campus

accommodation, and cutting-edge learning facilities. Tauranga campus in the heart of the

CBD adds to the current range of qualifications and combines beautiful beaches, a relaxed

lifestyle, and world-class university study.

Accessibility Services

Our Accessibility Services are on-site to help impaired (有缺陷的) students such as, but

not limited to: sensory impairment, physical impairment, specific learning disability, mental

health and temporary impairment. They offer a range of services to students such as

note-taking support, assistive technology, alternative exam arrangements, sign-language

interpreters, mobility parking permits, specialist equipment and more.

Employability Plus Award

Join the Employability Plus Award! It is a great way to engage and connect with dozens

of local non-profit organizations, adds value to your CV (个人简历), and is a fun student

community to belong to.

Enhance your student experience!

Boost your employability status!

Engage with like-minded people!

You will get recognition for community volunteering, supporting university events and

attending workshops whilst you are studying. You will gain work-ready skills that will assist

you in standing out to prospective employers.

Student Centre

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The Student Centre is located at the heart of our Hamilton Campus and will be your

choice for study and enrolment help, books, computers and printing and group study rooms. It

is a great place to study, with lots of PowerPoints to plug in your computer and help on offer.

The Student Centre team will also print and set up your Student ID card when you first arrive

on campus. Within the Student Centre, you will find a range of services to help you

throughout your time at university, from enrolment to graduation.

36．What do we know about the campus of the University of Waikato?

A．Tauranga campus can offer free accommodation to the students.

B．Students on Hamilton campus have access to advanced facilities.

C．The location of Tauranga campus contributes to its popularity.

D．Both campuses combine beautiful beaches and vibrant atmosphere.

37．A student with mental health problem in the university can________.

A．receive necessary treatment they need

B．own assistive technology on the campus

C．be allowed flexibly organized exams

D．serve as a sign-language interpreter

38．You can benefit a lot by joining the Employability Plus Award except________.

A．improving your student experience

B．learning new skills before you work

C．bettering your qualification for employment

D．impressing your future employers

39．What can students do at the Student Centre?

A．They can find enrolment information there.

B．They are allowed to print PowerPoints online.

C．They can get their student ID card repaired.

D．They may get together in group study rooms.

40．Which of the following is the passage probably taken from?

A．An education magazine.

B．A travel book.

C．A university newspaper.

D．A student guide.

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As a child, I never considered myself an athlete at all as I was very uncoordinated (不协调的). However, I did love to run because I felt as if I was flying but this all changed two

years ago when I suffered a knee injury. I was bedridden for two weeks and I had a difficult

time moving even short distances. I literally cried myself on my way to the car for a few days.

When therapy wasn’t working well for me, I signed up for a hot yoga class for girls,

Bikram Yoga to be exact. Starting a yoga practice was truly a godsend because it helped me

gain strength in my knees but, most importantly, yoga helped me attain a more peaceful state

of mind, body and spirit.

Since each class was heated to 105°F, every time I stepped foot in the yoga studio, I’d

feel a surge (涌起) of negative thoughts come upon me like a big ocean wave. Some of these

thoughts were, in the beginning of my practice, so strong that I walked out of the class several

times. However, as the months passed by, I noticed that when I didn’t get swayed away by my

negative thoughts, I could stay in the hot room for longer.

After 3-4 months of practicing hot yoga, my arms and legs were beginning to get

definition. I also woke up with so much more energy than I had before starting my yoga

practice and I gradually started shedding the pounds from my body. Yoga literally made me

feel as if I’d taken a shot of energy drink and just gave me that burst that helped my knees

heal and made my overall health better.

As I saw some of my classmates do poses that looked appealing to me, I started to think

maybe I could do them too. Therefore, yoga helped show me that I have no real limitations

physically unless I set those limitations myself through eating junk and thinking in negative

limiting terms.

Also, practicing yoga in front of a mirror helped me connect with myself and practicing

with a group of people really helped me to feel a greater sense of connection with humanity

whereas before I didn’t. Overall, this yoga practice has helped me to see I’m part of a bigger

picture in life!

41．What once depressed the author terribly?

A．Her inability to walk.

B．Her being uncoordinated.

C．Her failure to find her car.

D．Her serious physical disease.

42．What was the effect of yoga classes on the author’s mind?

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A．She got emotionally smarter.

B．She felt limited but hopeful.

C．She became mentally stronger.

D．She accepted herself as she was.

43．What difficulty did the author meet while attending each yoga class?

A．The temperature was difficult to control in yoga class.

B．She couldn’t bear the pain the knee injury brought.

C．She was greatly influenced by negative thoughts.

D．Lack of confidence prevented the author doing yoga.

44．What can we learn about the author from paragraph 4?

A．She did better than her classmates at school.

B．Her physical state has acquired a new outlook.

C．She has developed many healthy eating habits.

D．Her social circle was widened in the yoga classes.

45．What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A．To call on readers to sign up for yoga courses.

B．To present the benefits of practicing yoga regularly.

C．To show readers the necessary skills needed to do yoga.

D．To share with readers her experience in taking yoga classes.

Like many people, in terms of socializing, I prioritize making time for my closest friends

and family. When it comes to reaching out to people I don’t know as well I often find myself

reluctant to engage. This could be a big mistake, though, according to a new study. Having

different types of social interactions seems to be central to our happiness — something many

of us may think little of.

In a series of surveys, researchers looked at how having a socially diverse network

related to people’s well-being. In one survey, 578 Americans reported on what activities they

had been engaged in, with whom and for how long over the past 24 hours, while also saying

how happy with life they were. The researchers found that people with more diverse social

networks were happier and more satisfied with life than those with less diverse networks —

regardless of how much time they had spent socializing overall.

“The more you can broaden your social circle and reach out to people you talk to less

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frequently — like an acquaintance, a friend, a coworker, or even a stranger — the more it

could have positive benefits for your well-being,” said the lead researcher Hanne Collins of

Harvard Business School.

To further test this idea, she and her colleagues looked at large data sets from the

American Time Use Survey and the World Health Organization’s Study on Global Aging and

Adult Health. In both cases, they found that when people had a broader range of social

interactions, they experienced greater happiness and well-being.

Then Collins and her colleagues did another analysis, using data from a mobile app that

21,644 French-speaking people used to report on their daily social activities and happiness.

There, they found that when someone experienced greater-than-average social diversity one

week, they were happier that week and the week after.

Why is that? It could be that being with different people contributes to different kinds of

emotions, which may be a driving force in our happiness, says Collins. Alternatively, it could

be that having a more diverse network allows you to get various social supports when you

need it. Whatever the case, Collins hopes her research will inspire people to expand their

social networks when they can.

46．What does the author use as an introduction to the passage?

A．A personal communication skill.

B．A social trend against one’s will.

C．A common social phenomenon.

D．A culture many people neglect.

47．What do we know about the study?

A．Its results were different from culture to culture.

B．Different results were obtained from the researchers’ three surveys.

C．The researchers collected large amounts of data from different platforms.

D．It focused on the impact of a more diverse social network on life satisfaction.

48．What can we learn from the 3rd and 4th paragraph?

A．Any stranger or co-worker can bring you happiness.

B．Broad social circle contributes to more happiness.

C．Happiness depends only on social interactions.

D．Close relationship influences happiness badly.

49．How may social diversity improve one’s well-being according to Collins?

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A．By providing motivation for life.

B．By leading to one’s balanced life.

C．By arousing one’s positive emotions.

D．By making him / her sensitive to happiness.

50．What will be most probably talked about after the last paragraph?

A．Collins’s social life.

B．Collins’s conclusions.

C．Collins’s new research.

D．Collins’s specific suggestions.

Some people say that the planet is getting smaller, that there are few places left to

explore, and that the age of exploration will be over soon.

I would argue instead that there has never been a greater need to explore. That’s because

the stage for all exploration is the natural world, and nature is experiencing a rapid decline. It

is by exploring that we understand and when we understand we develop an appreciation for

what is found. Ultimately, only the things we appreciate are worth protecting.

As the golden age of exploration weakens, so does the richness of life on Earth. It isn’t

just that there are fewer blank areas on the map; it is that wild places and spaces have been

progressively carved up (瓜分). Visiting the Okavango Delta or Kalahari Desert, for example,

no longer implies a self-supported expedition ( 考 察 ). Field stations pop up in important

national parks and remote sensing by satellite becomes commonplace.

In the next century, I believe we will need larger and wilder areas. We will need the

wilderness, not just for the protection of it, but because it is an important part of the

ecosystems from which we gain our necessities like clean water, food and materials. If we

succeed, then expeditions — brief travels into the wild that seek to answer questions, monitor

populations, and inspire action — will have a renewed sense of purpose. More importantly,

they greatly help the public experience, understand and appreciate nature.

Based on my own research expedition which aims to understand “edge effects”— how

the changes in temperature at forest edges impact animals, I find it important that today’s

scientists continue to spend time in the field. It is here that they begin to understand how

seemingly unrelated environmental interactions influence their study system. Sometimes, it’s

difficult to know which is important to measure until you stand out there on the forest edge.

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It is the young generation that is the main force to lead the next wave of expeditions. The

measure of their success will be whether there are still well-preserved wild places for

expeditions in the future. Their leadership is needed now, more than ever.

51．What’s the purpose of this text?

A．To suggest understanding nature by keeping exploring.

B．To advise people not to travel to unknown places.

C．To inform us about the reduced biodiversity.

D．To call on the public to support the study.

52．What can we know about the expedition in wild spaces from Paragraph 3?

A．It is difficult for explorers to make progress.

B．It is more accessible with the help of technology.

C．It promotes the development of satellite technology.

D．It requires explorers to take sufficient heavy equipment.

53．What does the underlined part “pop up” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Appear unexpectedly.

B．Close temporarily.

C．Develop quickly.

D．Differ greatly.

54．What does the author realize after his research expedition?

A．The significance of scientists’ field trip.

B．The difficulty of carrying out fieldwork.

C．The need to expand the edges of forests.

D．The influence of his study on the environment.

55．The success of future expeditions will be determined by________.

A．our knowledge of nature

B．the time spent in the field

C．the preservation of wild places

D．the study system of young generations

四、阅读表达

阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

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Learning outside of a classroom may still be a new thing for many people but not for

Kamer ·Meli·Veseli, who’s completing his final year of high school that way. His family

moved from Kosovo to Switzerland, so he’s doing his coursework remotely and will take a

big test with all of his teachers at the end of the year. It’s the ideal arrangement for Meli since

it allows him to manage his own schedule and pursue other interests in his free time. That’s

where Spark and online learning come in.

Meli has always been a serious gamer, but he’s not just looking to have fun. He likes

examining the technology behind his favorite games and is curious to understand how

developers create the graphics, textures, and special effects. He really wanted to make his

own games and actually did develop a couple on Android but wasn’t satisfied with the results.

Searching for online courses that could take his game to the next level, he found Spark,

and it was “one of the happiest days of my life.”

But gaming isn’t the extent of Meli’s interests. He’s also a hopeful singer who’d always

lacked the confidence to sing in public. Then he took courses on Spark and discovered

exercises that could help him loosen and relax his throat and release his voice “10 times better

in 10 minutes.” Now he plans for Switzerland’s version of the TV show “The Voice” in 2016!

With Spark courses, Meli’s also brushing up on his drawing skills, which he picked up in his

childhood. He finally created a perfect portrait of his older brother.

Wherever Meli’s dreams take him, he knows he’ll be able to find relevant courses on

Spark: “The variety is unlimited — so many languages, all kinds of software, even things like

meditation and cultural lessons. Whatever you want to learn, you’ll find it on Spark.”

56．According to the first paragraph, how does Spark influence Meli’s life? (no more than 10

words)

________________

57．When did Meli find Spark? (no more than 15 words)

________________

58．What does the underlined phrase mean in paragraph 3?(no more than 1 word)

________________

59．What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about? (no more than 15 words)

________________

60．What do you think of online learning? Give your reason. (no more than 20 words)

________________

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五、感谢信/祝贺信

61．假设你是天津中学学生李津。你的加拿大朋友 Chris 得知你被滑铁卢大学(University of Waterloo) 录取，写信向你表示祝贺。请按以下提示写封回信：

1) 对 Chris 的关心和祝贺表示感谢；

2) 告知报考的专业及原因， 谈谈大学毕业后的打算；

3) 希望 Chris 针对加拿大的大学生活提一些建议。

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。

Dear Chris,

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Jin

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参考答案：

1．D

2．C

3．B

4．A

5．A

6．D

7．C

8．B

9．B

10．D

11．C

12．C

13．D

14．C

15．A

16．A 17．D 18．B 19．A 20．B 21．C 22．D 23．B 24．A 25．B 26．C 27．C 28．D 29．C 30．D 31．B 32．C 33．D 34．A 35．A

36．B 37．C 38．D 39．A 40．D

41．A 42．C 43．C 44．B 45．D

46．C 47．D 48．B 49．C 50．D

51．A 52．B 53．A 54．A 55．C

56．He can manage his study and pursue other interests./He can balance his study and other

interests.

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57．When he searched/was searching for online courses to improve his

game. 58．Improving. 59．How Spark helped Meli with singing and painting./Spark helped

Meli become a good singer and painter.

60．Online learning is very good. It can provide many recourses and bring much convenience to

our daily life and study.

61．Dear Chris,

How is everything going? I’m glad to receive your letter and know you’ve been admitted to

the University of Waterloo. I’m writing to offer my warmest congratulations.

I have decided to major in computer science. There are some reasons why I made such a

decision. Firstly, with the development of society, computers are playing an important role in

many aspects of our life. Secondly, browsing the Internet is one of my hobbies, so I think I can

study computer science well. Last but not least, being good at computer science may help me find

a good job after graduating from college.

What interests me is whether you have adapted to the university life. I would appreciate it if

you could share some suggestions on the university life with me.

Looking forward to your early reply.

Yours,

Li Jin

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