2023-2024学年安徽省歙县中学高三英语第一学期期末考试试题含解析

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．The first snow didn’t fall until February in ou r province this year, ________ was unexpected.A．it B．which C．that D．what2．Physically challenged as Jack was, he did not ________ himself to his fate. A．resist B．reserve C．resign D．rescue3．If you think that the illness might be serious, you should not _________ going to the doctor.A．put off B．set aboutC．hold back D．give away4．Working hard is not a __________ of great success, but it is among the essential requirements.A．sign B．signalC．guarantee D．mark5．____regular training in nursing, she could hardly cope with the work at first. A．Not received B．Since receivingC．Having not received D．Not having received6．The couple was initially looking forward to having an overseas wedding but had to drop the idea after facing ________ from parents.A．recognition B．tolerationC．opposition D．proportion7．We’ll have to finish it , _____________.A．however it takes long B．however long it takesC．no matter how it takes D．no matter how long does it take8．Jane’s grandmother had wanted to write ch ildren’s book for many years, but one thing or anotheralways got in way.A．a;不填B．the;theC．不填;the D．a;the9．Many young people just can’t live without the Internet,they depend on for whatever information they need.A．which B．when C．where D．what10．—Be seated, please and I’ll make you a cup of tea.—_________. Let’s come to the point first.A．You needn’t do so B．Please don’t botherC．You are welcome D．You are indeed too polite. 11．Painting from still images leads to a loss of sensitivity, which is _____ to an artist. A．absolute B．urgent C．especial D．vital12．When he was running after his brother, the boy lost his ___ and had a bad fall. A．balance B．chanceC．memory D．place13．The success of “one country, two systems” in practice has been universally ________, and this policy continues to go strong.A．acknowledged B．appreciatedC．accomplished D．accompanied14．I wish I ______ at my sister’s wedding last Tuesday, but I was on a business tr ip in New York then.A．will be B．would beC．have been D．had been15．Is this your cell phone, Tony? I ________ it when I was cleaning the classroom. A．came across B．dealt withC．looked after D．held on to16．-- Did Jim come?-- I don’t know. He _______ while I was out.A．might have come B．might comeC．must have come D．should have come17．The famous player tried again and again after each failure. That’s _____ he succeeded at last.A．what B．whenC．whether D．why18．Some business owners are keen on public welfare. This is local services have been funded.A．whether B．what C．where D．how19．The book ______ through the air to Aunt Dede and she began to read it aloud. A．got B．pushed C．sailed20．The books on the desk, covers are shiny, are prizes for us.A．which B．what C．whose D．that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）Imagine you’re standing in line to buy a snack at a store. You step up to the counter and the cashier scans your food. Next, you have to pay. But instead of scanning a QR Code(二维码) with your smart phone, you just hold out your hand so the cashier can scan your fingerprint. Or, a camera scans your face, your eyes or even your ear.Now, this type of technology might not be far away. As technology companies move away from the traditional password, biometric (生物特征识别的) security, which includes fingerprint, face and voice ID, is becoming increasingly popular.In 2013, Apple introduced the iPhone 5s, one of the first smart phones with a fingerprint scanner. Since then, using one's fingerprint to unlock a phone and make mobile payments has become a commonplace, bringing convenience to our lives. And since 2016, Samsung has featured eye-scanning technology in its top smart phones, while Apple's new iphone X can even scan a user's face. But despite its popularity, experts warn that biometrics might not be as secure as we imagine. " Biometrics is ideally good in practice, not so much," said John Michener, a biometrics expert.When introducing the new iPhone's face ID feature, Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice-president, said. "The chance that a random person in the population could look at your iPhones X and unlock it with their face is about one in a million." But it's already been done. In a video posted on a community website Reddit, two brothers showed how they were each able to unlock the same iPhone X using their own face. And they aren't even twins."We may expect too much from biometrics," Anil Jain, a computer science professor at Michigan State University, told CBS News. "No security systems are perfect."Earlier last year, Jain found a way to trick biometric security. Using a printed copy of a thumbprint, she was able to unlock a dead person's smart phone for the police, according to a tech website Splinter. "It's good to see biometrics being used more," Jaintold CBS News, "because it adds another factor for security. But using multiple security measures is the best defense."1、Which is the latest identification technology in a smart phone according to the passage?A．Face scanning. B．Eye scanning.C．QR Code scanning. D．Fingerprint scanning.2、What is a major problem of the iPhone X's face ID system?A．It takes too long to unlock the phone.B．It often fails to recognize its owner's face.C．Face data can be used for other purposes.D．Different faces can be used to unlock the same phone.3、What is Anil Jain's opinion about biometric security?A．It is as secure as traditional measures.B．It is perfect without much improvement.C．It has caused much trouble for the police.D．It should be used with other security measures.4、What does the author intend to tell us in this passage?A．The popularity of biometrics.B．Security problems of biometrics.C．Various problems with biometrics.D．Great changes caused by biometrics.22．（8分）How would you describe your style? Formal? Classical? Casual? Smart? First of all, what is style? Let’s hear a few words of wisdom from the wise. “Style iskno wing who you are and what you want to say,” (Gore Vidal); “Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charm,” (John Fairchild); “Style is the perfection of a point of view,” (Robert Eberhart); “Style is a simple way of saying complicated things,” (Jean Cocteau); “Style is the dress of thoughts,” (Lord Chesterfield).So, now you know what style is, you’ll need to buy some clothes. But where? In the UK, you can get really cheap, stylish, second-hand clothes at charity shops. They’re great if you want exclusive labels but don’t want to pay the price. The only difficulty is discovering where the really good bargains are. But don’t worry, Leila Gray can help you here. She’s the proud owner of a vintage Hardy Amies coat, picked up at a charityshop for ￡20---a good deal when you realize it cost more than ￡800 new. “You have to go to the richer areas of a city,” she says. “That’s where all the labels are. It can take a bit of hunting around, but that is half the fun, and there’s a lot of buried treasure just waiting to be discovered.”So, now you know where to buy your new, stylish clothes, how do you acquire your style? Experts say that mixing and matching from charity shops can help you find your own style----something that’s really you. That’s what Scottish musician Morus did. “My fashion tip is this,” he says, “Look at yourself with the eye of a graphic designer. If you can’t be attractive, aim for ‘interesting’ or ‘original’.” Momus’ unique style could even make him happier, too. As psychologist Marilyn Elias explains, the happiest people “judge themselves by their own yardsticks, never against what others do or have”.Shoichi Aoki, the founder of Japanese street style magazine FRUiTS, agrees. “I think real fashion is what people wear on the streets, the clothes that they wear, the way that they wear them,” he says. “What you see in fashion magazines and on models has been styled and it’s more commercial.” He says that his inspiration for FRUiTS came from people combining traditional Japanese clothing such as the kimono and “geta” (Japanese wooden clogs) with Western fashion. “This really caught my eye,” Aoki adds. These styles may seem wild, but Aoki’s idea is not: be bold, be creative and find something that suits you.Maybe it’s time to create your own lo ok. There are many online guides to help you. Perhaps the best advice comes from a website called wikiHow, “If you see something you like,” it says, “feel free to copy, but don’t make yourself a clone… mix it up and make it yours.” Think about it!1、What should you first do to choose they style that best suits you?A．Follow the images of the wise people. B．Go for whatever is fashionable. C．Simplify complicated expressions. D．Figure out what a true style is.2、What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A．Getting clothes of leading brands. B．Buying clothes at rather low prices. C．Searching for really good bargains. D．Starting a charity shop selling clothes.3、What is the focus of Shoichi Aoki and his magazine FRUiTS? A．Commercialization of fashion magazines.B．Expression of something personal and creative.C．Designing fashionable wear for men in the street.D．Promoting Japanese traditional clothing worldwide.4、What is probably the best title for the passage?A．How to find the style that suits you B．Where to pick up a bargainC．What to wear to develop your style D．Whom to model to be popular 23．（8分）The future of Australia’s solar industry is looking bright after a record 3.5m panels(嵌板)were installed on rooftops last year, giving the equal output of a medium-sized coal-fired power station. The record 1,057 MW of capacity (产能) in small scale systems installed across the country broke the previous record set in 2012, figures from the Clean Energy Regulator showed on Tuesday.Australia’s solar power prosperity could almost double capacity in a year, The data also revealed that the average system size has also doubled since then from three to six kilowatts as average prices continued to fall. A fully installed 5KW system costs an average of $5,930 in Australia, according to the energy broker Solar choice. net. au. Its records show that the price has roughly halved in many capital cities since 2012.The regulator’s executive general manager, Mark Williamson, said there wa s increasing interest in renewals as a way to take control of electricity bills. But more importantly, he said it was also good news for reducing carbon emissions, “We are seeing a wide cross section of Australians—households, community centers, schools, and small businesses—receiving rewards under the small scale renewable energy scheme,” Williamson said, “Our data shows consumers are embracing renewable energy to take control of their electricity bills. ”In 2017, there was a 41% increase in installing renewable energy capacity across all states and territories compared to 2016. Queensland led the way with installed capacity at 295MW, with the Australian Capital Territory taking top place for the biggest annual increase by 57 %. “I he data collected by the Clean Energy Regulator in 2017 reflects the industry is going from strength to strength, It looks like 2018 will be another big year for the solar industry.”The total of installed capacity for last year is expected to rise to 1,070MW when all the data is collected. A large coal-fired power station such as Loyd Yang A in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley has a capacity of 2, 200MW.1、What do we know about the Australia’s solar industry from the first paragraph?A．It’s still risky.B．It’s promising.C．It’s unpredic table.D．It’s within expectation.2、What’s the reason for the Australia’s solar industry’s development?A．The continuous fall of average price of installing a solar energy system.B．The entire decrease of the carbon emissions.C．The autonomous control of the electricity bills.D．The doubt about the capacity of coal-fired power station.3、What does the underlined phrase “from strength to strength” in Paragraph 5 suggest?A．Australia’s solar industry is being accepted.B．Australia’s solar industry is developi ng rapidly.C．Australia’s solar industry is more practical than before.D．Australia’s solar industry is more advanced than other countries.4、What is the biggest feature of the renewable energy according to Mark Williams? A．Reducing pollution.B．Providing enough energy.C．Lowering electricity bills.D．Simplifying installed equipment.24．（8分）Special Kids Therapy（治疗）（SKT）, is a charitable organization devoted to improving the quality of the individuals who struggle with physical, mental or emotional disabilities.Examples of what SKT can do:SKT offers the families of children with special needs practical help in buying special medical equipment, such as electrically-powered wheelchairs and other communication equipment that are not covered by insurance.SKT organizes summer camp activities for children with special needs, providing them with a chance to enjoy their summer and experience the traditional summer camp that fits their abilities.How you can help:SKT is an all-volunteer charitable organization, which is staffed by volunteers anddepends on donations that make it possible for us to serve and help these special children.SKT relies on people like you to help make good things happen for these special children. Your contribution is sincerely appreciated. Y our donations help make children with special needs able to have alternative therapies such as animal-assisted therapy, art ＆music therapy, massage therapy and water therapy. These are just a few of the many proven alternative therapies that bring joy and build self-respect of the children with special health care needs. Although these therapies are not covered by insurance, they enhance the mental, physical and emotional aspects of a child’s life.SKT knows that your time is valuable and we appreciate your volunteer interest. There are many chances to volunteer to work with the children and their families at our events or programs.Donations may be mailed to:Bosse FinancialAttn: Special Kids Therapy, IncPO Box 1024Findlay, Ohio 45839Please write checks to Special Kids TherapyPhone: 419-422-5607Email:***************************1、From the passage we can know that SKT_______.A．Earns very little by its alternative therapiesB．Offers help to the children with disabilitiesC．Is partly supported by the local governmentD．Pays insurance for children with special needs2、What does the underlined word “enhance” mean in the text?A．AcceptB．DamageC．ReduceD．Improve3、What can we infer from the text?A．SKT is a non-profitable organization.B．The disabled can ask practical help from SKT.C．Donations are used to pay insurance for children.D．Families of children with special needs are all poor.4、The text is written to________.A．encourage families to get donationsB．tell us how children can live a normal lifeC．make an introduction of the special childrenD．Call on people to join SKT to help disabled children25．（10分）The best bikes for the beginnersWhen it comes to purchasing your first bike, the choice is endless, making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the the best buys on the market right now.1. Boardman Cx CompThis is a cross country bike, and it’s so multifunctional that you can handle any terrain(地势) on it , making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects. If you leave on the thick tires it comes with, it can ride on various paths and can even handle some less demanding mountain bike routes. Alternatively, put on thin, smooth tires and treat it asa road bike. It has a basket and comes with Shimano Sora gears (变速器), which are outstanding for its price.£650, Halfords2. Planet X RT-58 v2Planet X is b ased in Yorkshire, which means you’d probably have to buy this bike without seeing it. But it’s worth it，because this is an excellent machine at a lower price, Planet X is a highly rated manufacturer and this model comes with Shimano Sora gearing.£585, Planet X3. Specialized Allez E5Specialized is one of the biggest and most popular brands in cycling, and this is its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components from front to back and you’ll look great out on the road.£ 1, Evans Cycles4. Boardman Road Team CarbonIf you can push your budget further still, this bike is worth the extra investment.The frame is made entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortable than the composition metal models above and gives you an all round and more enjoyable ride. It also means that if you get really serious about cycling, you don’t have to upgrade as quickly as you would with a cheaper bike.£800, Halfords1、What is special about Boardman CX Comp?A．Its Shimano Sora gears.B．Its reasonable price.C．Its various functions.D．Its firm tires.2、Which one has the lowest price but with Shimano Sora gears?A．Planet X RT-58 v2.B．Specialized Allez E5.C．Boardman CX Comp.D．Boardman Road Team Carbon,3、What can we learn about the bikes mentioned in the text?A．Planet X RT 58 v2 has been sold out so far,B．Boardman Cx Comp is actually a mountain bike.C．Specialized Allez E5 is designed for senior cyclists.D．Boardman Road Team Carbon is made by special materials.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）Traveling in Vietnam was like visiting a mysterious neighbor. You have lived next door to each other for years but know very 1 about what happened on 2 side of the fence.I travelled there last August. A(n) 3 180-kilometre trip from a Chinese border town to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, 4 an adventurous eight hours. That’s 5 the country still doesn’t have a modern expressway system. The major passage going through the country is only a two-way road. 6 , many areas are mountainous. Vietnamese drivers are 7 and fearless. They compete with each other at full speeds no matter how scared the 8 feel. When the bus shook us violently for the hundredth time, the driver made a 9 to make us feel better. “See, this is just a(n)10 Vietnamese people give you, a free massage(按摩) service.”It was midnight 11 I reached that hotel. Switching on the television, I was 12 by something: All the 13 in the TV plays spoke in the same voice. 14 , modern Korean plays and historical Chinese plays are 15 with the Vietnamese. But it seemed they didn’t have enough16 to dub(为……配音)all these programs. So, the same boring woman appears 17 every TV play to speak for the roles. The next morning when I opened the window, I found myself in a huge “18 ”. The buildings in the streets were 19 in all kinds of colors you can imagine. Vietnamese are allowed to 20 their houses as they like. Each one was different. The large number of colors brought the city alive.1、A．little B．much C．a lot D．few2、A．another B．other C．either D．the other3、A．long B．simple C．pleasant D．easy4、A．took B．spent C．paid D．devoted5、A．why B．when C．because D．where6、A．Therefore B．However C．Also D．Otherwise[来源7、A．wonderful B．impatient C．careful D．helpless8、A．passengers B．policemen C．drivers D．passers-by9、A．story B．joke C．promise D．statement10、A．gift B．pleasure C．competition D．surprise11、A．that B．until C．when D．while12、A．excited B．embarrassed C．disappointed D．amazed13、A．actresses B．actors C．characters D．channels14、A．At present B．To be honest C．Sure enough D．Of course15、A．satisfied B．received C．content D．popular16、A．time B．budget C．people D．space17、A．beside B．under C．over D．behind18、A．film B．garden C．book D．cup19、A．put B．set C．dressed D．filled20、A．rent B．make C．live D．paint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。