2023年陕西省商洛市洛南中学高三英语第一学期期末复习检测试题含解析

2023年陕西省商洛市洛南中学高三英语第一学期期末复习检测
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．Why ________ you choose to work in a remote village school when you can own a respectable job in a city?
A．need B．should
C．must D．will
2．In the library you can use your own computer to connect to Wi-Fi specially _____ for readers.
A．preparing B．to prepare
C．prepared D．prepare
3．With people paying attention to fitness, self-service mini-gyms, each covering about 5 square meters, ________ in China’s major cities these years.
A．have sprung up B．sprang up
C．had sprung up D．spring up
4．We can never expect ____ bluer sky unless we create ____ less polluted world. A．a; a B．a; the
C．the; a D．the; the
5．If it had not been for the heroes’ contributions and sacrifices, we _____such a happy life.
A．wouldn’t have led B．wouldn’t be leading
C．haven’t led D．are not leading
6．Due to large investment in housing, many cities can ________ the flow of new arrivals, improving the quality of their life.
A．give rise to B．make way for C．take part in D．keep pace with 7．The hall of the school can one thousand people.
A．sit B．seat C．be sat D．be seated
8．The enquiry________ new facts, the judge had to postpone the trial again.
A．to develop B．developed
C．having developed D．being developed
9．It is not surprising the new course on electronic games has attracted many students.
A．what B．which
C．that D．where
10．The news came as no surprise to me. I ______ for some time that the factory was going to shut down.
A．had known B．knew
C．have known D．know
11．_______ progress it is, you can’t stop moving forward.
A．Whatever great B．However great
C．No matter how great D．How great a
12．—How did it come that you damaged your car so badly?
—I ____into a tree on the roadside the other day.
A．ran B．had run C．was running D．run
13．Going out is __________good means of relaxation. Would you like to go to______ park with me in the afternoon?
A．the ;the B．the; a C．a; the D．/；a
14．If an entire country gets richer at the same time, individuals wouldn't ________ feel wealthier, since their relative positions in society haven't changed.
A．necessarily B．initially C．typically D．sustainably
15．We’ll build a power station ______ water resources are plentiful.
A．where B．in which
C．which D．that
16．To be an expert, a beginner needs to go through a series of _____ stages. A．intermediate B．liberal
C．overall D．demanding
17．The girl is so grateful whenever she remembers my brother and me ____ her from the icy water.
A．to have saved B．to save C．saving D．saved
18．The influence of this book might not have been reaching so far, ________for Mr. William, who dared to publish it.
A. if had it not been B．is it not being C．had it not been D. its only having been
19．China’s Chang’e 4 robotic probe entered lunar orbit on Wednesday, ________ a
major step in its mission to make a soft landing on the moon’s far side.
A．marking B．to mark
C．having marked D．marked
20．Despite the fact that his scores were good, they were hardly as excellent as a student with his intelligence .
A．achieved B．had achieved
C．would achieve D．should have achieved
第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

21．（6分）As a manager,you want to help your employees.And that's great.When an employee comes to you with a problem,you may tend to jump in and offer advice.While your intentions are noble,you may end up helping where it isn't actually needed or taking over the conversation altogether.
You go into rescuer mode,and it's understandable.You're trying to help out wherever you can.But at the end of the day,you're very;tired because you've taken on more than you should have,and your team member is depressed because responsibilities were taken away from them.You thought you were helping as much as you could,but instead you undermined their morale as they had no chance to achieve something independently.
The easiest way to avoid this situation is to be lazy.You just ask
questions,especially,ask the laziest coaching question:"How can I help?"
This is the laziest way to find out what your employee needs from you.By asking something like this,you force the person to decide what they need exactly—they might not even know yet themselves.Or they know what they need and will tell you,in the hope that you'll agree with whatever it is.Either way,asking the lazy question creates a
win-win situation,as it results in a clear and direct request that will lead to the solution your employee is looking for.
By asking this lazy question,you avoid jumping in to help in the way which you first think is needed—no more rescuer mode!Asking questions is a self-management tool because it keeps you lazy and yet shows your curiosity.
Be lazy and al so be outspoken.Ask your employee,“What do you want from me?”Of course,be careful of how you say this,because not everyone will like this.Ask your employee,really,truly,“What can I do to help?”
It sounds easy,but it can be hard to resist the temptation to jump in and help someone,or to offer advice. However,in the end,you'll find that asking the lazy question makes you more useful to those you manage,and it will help you work less hard
and.have more impact.
1、What does the underlined part "undermined their morale" mean in Paragraph 2? A．Lowered their salary.
B．Made them much lazier.
C．Gave them more freedom.
D．Affected their growth and enthusiasm.
2、What can we learn from the passage?
A．Most people like to be in control of the conversation.
B．It's unwise to ask what an employee actually needs.
C．Sometimes we can't help offering help to others.
D．It is best to offer advice when you're asked to.
3、Which can be the best title of the passage?
A．Being a Lazy Manager is a Good Thing
B．How to Offer Advice at Proper Time
C．Why People are Willing to Help Others
D．How to Become an Independent Employee
（8分）The clock is ticking. David Brunelli has just swallowed a huge burger.
22．
The crowd cheers excitedly as he downs fistfuls of fries.
Welcome to the world of competitive eating.
Brunelli is part of a select group who compete to eat massive quantities of food as quickly as possible. Eating contests may seem like harmless fun, but they have a dark side and some critics are saying it’s time for them to stop.
Pouring crazy amounts of food down our throats is nothing new. Gorging banquets (狼吞虎咽会) was a regular part of ancient Roman culture. In the 1800s, some New York City politicians settled bets through eating challenges. Pie-eating contests have been a Fourth of July tradition for more than a century.
For supporters like Brunelli, though, eating contests are more than a custom. They are a path to fortune.
But prize money does nothing to reduce the health risks of competitive eating.
Competitive eating can even be life-threatening. In 1991, a man in Virginia suffered a stroke (中风) after eating 38 eggs in 29 seconds; In Florida, in 2012, a man died shortly after winning an eating contest leading a group of doctors to call for a ban on eating contests.
In any event, the risk to competitors is only part of the story. Nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight, and competitive eating sets a terrible example by encouraging overeating. And in a world where 805 million people go hungry every day, downing ridiculous quantities of food for entertainment seems not just wasteful but also cruel.
For now, though, it seems eating contests are here to stay. Last year, more than three million viewers watched Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on TV. This year, Matt Stonie ate 182 pieces of bacon in 5 minutes, breaking the world record.
What record will be broken next? Do you really want to find out?
1、What does the author try to express in Paragraph 4?
A．Competitive eating is a tradition.
B．It’s great to learn from ancient people.
C．Competitive eating should be accepted.
D．It’s exciting to challenge others to eat.
2、Why does Brunelli take part in the eating contest?
A．For food. B．For fun.
C．For honor. D．For money.
3、The examples given in Paragraph 6 are used to show eating contests ________. A．use unhealthy food
B．waste too much food
C．put competitors at risk
D．set a bad example to kids
4、What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．The author hopes to break the record.
B．The author is eager to know the result.
C．The author wants readers to find out the result.
D．The author disapproves of competitive eating.
23．（8分）Dogs and cats are not for students who live in the dormitory. Just
think about the noise, the smell and all that wild behavior, chewing on whatever they can get their t eeth on, or knocking over the trash can. But don’t feel sad. There are smaller and less destructive pets to make your dormitory life colorful.
Betta fish
They make great pets with their big personality and astonishing colors, ranging from bright red, dark blue to lemon yellow. Unlike many fish, most bettas react to their owner’s presence and become more active when they are nearby, which is unusual in the fish world.
Chinchillas
Without bad smell, about the size of a rabbit and with fur so dense that they c an’t get pests such as fleas (跳蚤), the friendly creature originally from the Andes Mountains in South America makes an ideal indoor pet. Chinchillas are very social animals, so if you only have one, you will become its family. In cold winter days, in a glance at this fury pet in a dorm will bring you a lot of warmth.
Land hermit crabs
In a society where owners are often asked “Are they tasty?”, land hermit crabs are among the most unlucky animals commonly kept as pets. But they are easy to care for, inexpen sive and fascinating to watch. And the fact that they don’t cause any allergic reactions makes them perfect for college dormitories.
Red-eared sliders
If you’re interested in a lifelong friend, red-eared slider makes a wonderful pet. If well cared for, they can live for around 40 years. But there are a couple of things you should know. Red-eared can grow to an adult size of up to 30 cm! So you may need a larger tank quickly. In addition, you will need to provide UV lighting, water heater, and
a swimming area and a basking（晒太阳）area. Housing a red-eared slider is not easy.
1、All the dormitory pets mentioned in the text are .
A．active and allergic B．quiet and peaceful
C．colorful and tasty D．small and smelly
2、Which of the following is NOT true about these creatures?
A．Betas are active and rich in colors.
B．Chinchillas are originally mountain animals.
C．Land hermit crabs are allergic but tasty.
D．Red-eared sliders need more care from the owner.
3、If you want to keep the pet as long as possible, you’d bette r choose . A．Beta fish B．Chinchillas
C．Land hermit crabs D．Red-eared sliders
4、The passage is mainly to .
A．introduce the best way to keep pets
B．offer useful pictures for choosing pets
C．inform students of lifestyle of pets
D．recommend some dormitory pets
24．（8分）The most powerful rocket to leave Earth since the Apollo missions launched(发射)from Florida on February 6．
What was the launch trying to achieve?
The Falcon(猎鹰)Heavy test flight was mostly a proof-of-concept，showing the world it is possible to successfully fly a rocket with three re-usable boosters(助推
器)beyond orbit．SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk said that the company planned to aim the rocket so the electric car reached Mars’(火星)orbital path around the sun about six months after launch．
He added that the car could pass close to the red planet as it crossed its orbit，though he admitted this was‘extremely unlikely’．
What does SpaceX gain from the flight?
SpaceX was built around the idea that reusable rockets could greatly reduce the cost of carrying cargo(货物)into space for paying customers，such as satellites or space station resupplies．
Showing that the huge Falcon Heavy rocket actually works is important if SpaceX plans to sell cargo space on the craft in future，with the company planning to charge customers $90 million per flight．
Has SpaceX achieved its goals?
Musk repeatedly warned Falcon Heavy would likely explode on the launch station as a result of its huge power．SpaceX had slightly overcooked one of the rocket’s booster burns，sending the main capsule out of its planned track．The car will likely end up further into the solar system than intended，missing Mars．
In short，the rocket made it beyond Earth’s orbit—SpaceX’s primary goal—but
missed its targets to re-land all three boosters and send Musk’s Tesla to Mars．Does that matter?
SpaceX’s failure to re-land all three of its boosters will be a concern for potential customers．Despite the faults，the launch has still been praised by industry experts as a game—changer because of its potential to motivate the company to the very forefront of the modern day space race．
Once it irons out the errors，SpaceX will offer cargo rides aboard the most powerful operational rocket in the world．
1、Why did SpaceX launch the Falcon Heavy—the most powerful rocket?
A．To fly a rocket with three re-usable boosters beyond orbit．
B．To test the function of his eclectic car—Tesla．
C．To send the electric car to the orbital path of Mars．
D．To help the government to explore the Mars．
2、What effect will the reusable rockets bring?
A．The cost of satellites or space station resupplies will be reduced．
B．More customers can afford the space flight in the future．
C．SpaceX will gain less profit from the flight．
D．They would likely cause explosion．
3、What goal did SpaceX achieve in the last?
A．It sent the main capsule into its planned track．
B．The car ended up further into the solar system as intended．
C．The rocket made the car beyond Earth’s orbit．
D．It re-landed all three boosters and sent Musk’s Tesla to Mars．
4、How would the professionals feel about the future of SpaceX?
A．It’s unexpected．B．It’s ambiguous．
C．It’s discouraging．D．It’s hopeful．
25．（10分）I was puzzled! Why was this old woman making such a fuss about an old copse（树丛）which was of no use to anybody? She had written letters to the local paper, even to a national, protesting about a projected by-pass to her village, and, looking at a map, the route was nowhere near where she lived and it wasn’t as if the area was attractive. I was more than puzzled, I was curious.
The enquiry into the route of the new by-pass to the village was due to take place
shortly, and I wanted to know what it was that motivated her. So it was that I found myself knocking on a cottage door, being received by Mary Smith and then being taken for a walk to the woods.
“I’ve always loved this place,” she said, “it has a lot of memories for me, and for others. We all used it. They called it ‘Lovers lane’. It’s not much of a lane, and it doesn’t go anywhere important, but that’s why we all came here. To be away from people, to be by ourselves.” she added.
It was indeed pleasant that day and the songs of many birds could be heard. Squirrels watched from the branches, quite bold in their movements, obviously few people passed this way and they had nothing to fear. I could imagine the noise of vehicles passing through these peaceful woods when the by-pass was built, so I felt that she probably had something there but as I hold strong opinions about the needs of the community over-riding the opinions of private individuals, I said nothing. The village was quite a dangerous place because of the traffic especially for old people and children, their safety was more important to me than an old woman’s strange ideas.
“Take this tree,” she said pausing after a short while. “To you it is just that, a tree. Not unlike many others here.” She gently touched the bark, “Look here, under this branch, what can you see?”
“It looks as if someone has done a bit of carving with a knife.” I said after a cursor y inspection.
“Yes, that’s what it is!” she said softly.
She went on, “He had a penknife with a spike for getting stones from a horse’s hoof, and I helped him to carve them. We were very much in love, but he was going away, and could not tell me what he was involved in the army. I had guessed of course. It was the last evening we ever spent together, because he went away the next day, back to his Unit.”
Mary Smith was quiet for a while, then she sobbed. “His mother showed me the telegram. ‘Sergeant R Holmes... Killed in action in the invasion of France.’…”
“I had hoped that you and Robin would one day get married.” she said, “He was my only child, and I would have loved to be a Granny, they would have been such lovely babies’—she was like that!”
“Two years l ater she too was dead. Pncumonia（肺炎）, following a chili on the chest’
was what the doctor said, but I think it was an old fashioned broken heart. A child would have helped both of us.”
There was a further pause. Mary Smith gently caressed the wounded tree, just as she would have caressed him. “And now they want to take our tree away from me.” Another quiet sob, then she turned to me. “I was young and pretty then, I could have had anybody, I wasn’t always the old woman you see here now. I had everything I
wa nted in life, a lovely man, health and a future to look forward to.”
She paused again and looked around. The breeze gently moved through the leaves with a sighing sound. “There were others, of course, but no one can match my Robin!” she said strongly. “And now I have nothing—except the memories this tree holds. If only I could get my hands on that awful man who writes in the paper about the value of the road they are going to build where we are standing now, I would tell him. Has he never loved, has he never lived, does he not know anything about memories? We were not the only ones, you know, I still meet some who came here as Robin and I did. Yes, I would tell him!”
I turned away, sick at heart.
1、The main purpose of this passage is to ________.
A．draw attention to the damage that wars cause
B．persuade people to give up private memory
C．arouse the awareness of being environmentally friendly
D．introduce a touching but sad love story
2、Which of the following words can best describe Mary Smith?
A．Selfish. B．Faithful.
C．Changeable. D．Stubborn.
3、The underlined sentence “I felt that she probably had something there” means
________.
A．I thought there might be something hidden in the woods by Mary Smith
B．I guessed there might be a story related with Mary Smith
C．I thought there might be some reason for Mary Smith’s protest
D．I guessed there might be a secret purpose of Mary Smith
4、What was probably the carving on the wounded tree?
A．The date when Robin Holmes would leave for army.
B．Their wish that this place and tree would last long.
C．Their names and a heart with a sign of arrow through it.
D．Their protest against the war which tore them apart.
5、In Mary’s opinion, which of the following might have caused Robin’s mother’s death? A．Pneumonia. B．A chill on the chest.
C．A heart attack. D．Severe sorrow.
6、Mary Smith protested about a projected by-pass to her village, most probably because of ________.
A．her romance story with Robin
B．her decision to protect the environment
C．her sadness for Robin’s mother
D．her dream of having a big family
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）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．26．（30分）After my brother died in an accident, my mother was very sad. I was only 4 years old at the time, but I still understood the 1 in my mom’s attitude toward safety. 2 , everything around us was potentially 3 .
I grew up with a lot of 4 and rules that were meant to 5 me. For example, I was not 6 to walk home from school by myself, even though everyone I knew already did. I couldn’t 7 evening parties or go to summer camp, 8 what if something happened to me?
As I got older, the list of things to 9 got longer. I became a natural
10 . I was concerned about things like getting cancer, losing my wallet, being caught
in car accidents and earthquakes —11 big and small, real and 12 .The funny part is that you’d never know it by looking at my life, because I’m constantly
13 myself to do the things that frighten or worry me. In fact, I’ve developed a 14 for myself: If it scares me, then I have to do it 15 once. I’ve done lots of things that would have 16 my mom: I’ve ridden a motorcycle, I’ve traveled alone, and I’ve performed stand-up comedy.
Courage isn’t a natural attri bute (品质) of human beings. I believe that we have to practice being courageous. The more 17 I do things that scare me or that make me 18 , the more I realize that I can do a lot more than I originally thought I could do.
Even though I inherited (经遗传获得) my mother’s cautious 19 , I’ve also come to believe that fear can be a good thing, if we 20 it. Believing that has made my world a less scary place.
1、A．hint B．change C．scene D．lesson
2、A．Slowly B．Logically C．Fortunately D．Suddenly
3、A．important B．inspiring C．convenient D．dangerous
4、A．restrictions B．considerations C．judgments D．comparisons
5、A．limit B．help C．protect D．train
6、A．allowed B．encouraged C．reminded D．advised
7、A．arrange B．attend C．decorate D．support
8、A．but B．though C．or D．because
9、A．hope B．fear C．count D．bear
10、A．worrier B．dreamer C．adult D．thinker
11、A．ideas B．affairs C．actions D．disasters
12、A．special B．common C．imaginary D．practical
13、A．expecting B．warning C．forcing D．promising
14、A．rule B．form C．case D．hobby
15、A．in all B．at most C．after all D．at least
16、A．threatened B．shocked C．confused D．entertained
17、A．rarely B．quickly C．often D．fairly
18、A．confident B．uncomfortable C．happy D．generous
19、A．nature B．duly C．work D．task
20、A．know B．get C．avoid D．face
第二节（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。

27．（15分）How should you behave when you meet someone for the first time? An American shakes your hands 1．(firm) while looking you straight in the eye. In many parts of Asia, there is no physical contact at all. In Japan, you should bow, and the 2．(much) respect you want to show, the deeper you should bow. In Thailand, people greet each other by pressing both hands together at the chest.
In Spain, lunch is often the biggest meal of the day, and can last two or three hours. For this reason, many people eat a light breakfast and a late dinner. In Mexico, lunch is a time 3．(relax), and many people prefer not to discuss business as they eat. In Britain,
it's not unusual to have a business meeting over breakfast.
In most countries, an exchange of business cards 4．(be) necessary for all introductions. You should include your company name and your position. If you are going to a country 5．your language is not widely spoken, you can get the back side of your card printed in the local language. In a word, when travelling abroad, we should follow local habits.
第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）
28．（10分）假定英语课上英语老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear Ms Smith,
I’m writing to ask whether you could do me favor、I’ve just finished an essay naming “Differences between traditional Chinese and Western festivals”, so I’m not sure whether it is well written、To be honestly, I’m not that familiar with some traditional Western festivals、That’s because I’m turning to you for help、I’d appreciate it if you could spare some time to look into my essay for possible mistakes and polish them、Also, I’m looking forward to your valuable advices、My essay has been sending to you along with this email、I hope it won’t cause you too much more trouble、
Thank you in advance、
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
29．（25分）假定你是李华，你的澳大利亚朋友Tom是太极(Taiji)爱好者。

得知今年暑假你所在的城市将举办一次太极比赛，请你用英语给他写封邮件，询问他是否有兴趣参加。

要点包括:
1.比赛的时间和地点；
2.比赛的目的；
3.参加比赛的益处。

注意:1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。

Dear Tommy,
How is everything going ?
___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ______
I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1、C
2、C
3、A
4、A
5、B
6、D
7、B
8、C
9、C
10、A
11、A
12、A
13、C
14、A
15、A
16、A
17、C
18、C
19、A
20、D
第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

21、1、D
2、C
3、A
22、1、A
2、D
3、C
4、D
23、1、B
2、C
3、D
4、D
24、1、C
2、B
3、C
4、D
25、1、D
2、B
3、C
4、C
5、D
6、A
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）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．26、1、B
2、D
3、D
4、A
5、C
6、A
7、B
8、D
9、B
10、A
11、D
12、C
13、C
14、A
15、D
16、B
17、C
18、B
19、A
20、D
第二节（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。

27、1．firmly
2．more
3．to relax
4．is
5．where
第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）
28、1、favor 前加a
2、naming---named
3、so---but
4、honestly---honest
5、because---why
6、into---through
7、them--- it
8、advices---advice
9、sending---sent
10、去掉more
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
29、Dear Tommy,
How is everything going ? I’m writing to tell you that the 5th International Tai Ji
Competition will be held in our city from July 20th to 24th at Hongshan Gymnasium.
As we know, Tai Ji is an important part of Chinese culture and has become increasingly popular at home and abroad. This event aims to further expand the influence of Tai Ji worldwide. The organizers hope people will feel the charm of Tai Ji in this competition.
I know you are a Tai Ji amateur. Are you interested in taking part in the event? Y ou’ll be able to appreciate high-level Tai Ji performances and communicate with people sharing the same interest from all over the world. You can also improve your techniques.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua。