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1、广东省大埔县虎山中学2022-2023学年高三上学期1月期末英语试题学校:姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解Tour Guide in New YorkTimes Square- -The Crossroads of the World Private TourTimes Square has a colorful history, one worth exploring. Day and night. Times Square is lit up by the dozens of billboards advertising the biggest brands. Take a break in
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7、 J I responded. I searched the passages （通道）in vain before leaving the store as fast as I could. When I got back to the car, my husband was starting the engine. He told me it was our dog Jake that found the car keys. We drove to the grocery store. As we got out of the car, I reached down for my purs
8、e and fear stole into me as I realized it wasnt there. Wait J I cried to my husband. My purse. I think I must have left it in the cart at the dollar store.”My husband didnt say anything as we both climbed back in the car. Fifteen minutes later we returned to find another car now at the spot where we
9、 had previously parked. The cart was still there, but it was empty. I jumped out of the car and began searching the bushes. It didnt take long to realize my efforts were useless. My purse was gone. I started to cry.“Are you alright Maam? a woman about my age asked. I hadnt even noticed her approach
10、me.lost my purse in the dollar store. Left it in the cart J I stammered （结结巴巴地）.“I had over two hundred dollars in it. Even if we find it, itll probably be empty,“ I said sadly.“I wouldnt be so sure of that. There are still some good people in the world,“ she responded. It still may show up.”Paragra
11、ph 1:The woman took my hand and pressed something into my palm （手掌）before closing my hand into a fist （拳头）.Paragraph 2:When we arrived home there was a white car I didnt recognize in front of our house.1. What can you see in Times Square?A.TV shows.B.The Statue of Liberty.C.Advertisements.D.Rock Rol
12、l concerts.2. Where should you go if you want to have a peaceful time?A.Ellis Island.B.Central Park.C.The East Village.D.The Lincoln Center.3. . What aspect of New York culture is the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island private tour related to?A. Architecture.B. Immigration.C. Rock & Roll.D. Supe
13、r heroes.Fve been writing since before I could write. As a kid, I dictated stories to my parents.About 12 years ago,I was living in New York City and pursuing a master in creative writing. For years Id been suffering vision disorder,but in New York my symptoms worsened. I became unable to read or wr
14、ite for any considerable length of time. I tried vision therapy（疗 法），an overhead projectors special pair of glasses-all in vain.Eventually,! discovered a computer program for the visually challenged. As I typed,my words were read aloud by an automated voice. With my screen dimmed to black,! relied e
15、ntirely on audio feedback to know what I had written.Facing the blank page is worrying,but facing the black page is worse. The dark screen is a sinkhole that swallows creative hope. Sentences disappear into it like an astronaut into a black hole. I managed to complete my master degree, but it took m
16、e years to adapt to my new reality. The greatest barrier seemed to be the automated voice, which was like a robot parrot on my shoulder, and I wanted nothing more than to drive it away. If a pianist were forced to practice on an untuned piano,would it corrupt his ear over time?Of course,! could have
17、 quit writing and stopped making myself suffer.But it honestly never occurred to me-and Fm glad it didnt. Last year, after I told my story on the radio,! was contacted by VocaliD,a Massachusetts-based company that created a voice modeled on my own.The first time I heard the voice they created, it is
18、 so close to my own that the two are nearly indistinguishable. Ive only just begun using this new voice. My hope is that this will restore a sense of solitude（孤独） to my writing process,allowing me easier access to that inner space where the imagination can take over, and I can forget myself, and the
19、 real work can begin.The black screen still exists-it always will-but the robot parrot has taken wing.4. What happened to the author when pursuing a master degree in New York?A. His sight started to fail due to much reading.B , His eyes couldnt sustain long hours of reading.C. He had to drop out due
20、 to his vision disorder.D. He successfully overcame his vision problem.5 . What still bothered the author after he got his master degree?A. The untuned automated voice.B , The pet parrot on his shoulder.C. The computer with a dark screen.D. The noise from a neighboring pianist.6. How did the author
21、feel when first hearing the voice created by VocaliD?A. Excited.B. Annoyed.C. Unmoved.D. Relaxed.7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The automated voice is too annoying to bear.B , The author can restore his sight to normal.C. The author starts to enjoy his writing again.D. It is likely
22、that the technology will improve.“I feel unlikable, lonely and hopeless, “ said Lisa, a bright teenager from a loving home. “It seems that nobody wants to become my friend. Whafs wrong with me? ”Like Lisa, many of us experience loneliness. The truth is that all people, no matter what their age or ch
23、aracter even the most outgoing, wealthy and popular experience loneliness at least sometimes. Its healthy and natural to want to be around people who care. After all, weve all heard “No man is an island. That*s true. We all need others in our lives.Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, explains th
24、at if we want friends, we must be friendly and reach out to others. But it has risk. Because we are often afraid of rejection （拒 绝），many of us are unwilling to reach out to others. We take a safer way and wait for others to make friends with us. But if we want friends, weve got to get beyond this.If
25、 making friends is your goal as well, you need to consider taking some measures （措 施）.Be willing to take the initiative （主动权）.If you see someone whom you would like to know, dont wait for her to make the first move. Get close to her and begin a conversation. Let her know in a non-aggressive （无攻击性的）w
26、ay that you are interested in being friends with her.Reach out to those who are lonely. When you see someone at school sitting alone, go over and talk to her. And dont let popularity decide whom you reach out to. Youll often be surprised at the beautiful qualities behind a shy appearance.Ask questio
27、ns. Start your first conversation by asking this possible friend what she likes to do or asking about her family. Be sure to ask questions that cannot be replied with yes or “no”. For example, don*t ask “Do you have a dog? ” Instead, say So, tell me about your pets. Avoiding asking yes or “no” quest
28、ions makes your possible friend not end your communication with a one-word answer.8. Why does the author begin the text with Lisa*s worry?A. To set a sad tone.B. To share Lisas pain.C. To introduce the topic.D. To teach readers a lesson.9. What can be a risk caused by reaching out to others accordin
29、g to the passage?A. Being refused by others.B. Putting ourselves in danger.C. Being treated in a rude way.D. Losing interest in communicating.10. What can we know from Paragraph 5?A. Shy people are hard to talk to.B , Popular people are often easy-going.C. Just waiting for chances will waste our tim
30、e.D. A proper manner is important in making friends.11. Why does the author suggest not asking yes or no questions?A. It is considered unfriendly.B , It will leave a bad first impression.C. It shows the poor quality of the speaker.D. It isnt good for keeping a conversation going.In the world of wate
31、r, 2021 was another year for the record books. Parts of Western Europe suffered from deadly floods while large areas of the southwestern United States remained locked in a massive drought.One might think that our impressive water management would safeguard society from such catastrophic events. Yet
32、when it comes to water, the past is no longer a good guide for the future and most of the water engineering is unprepared for consequences of increasingly occurring extreme weather. One of the most alarming wake-up calls came from the city of Cape Town, where the water taps of 4 million residents we
33、re nearly forced to be shut off after severe drought dried up its reservoir （水库）.Appealing as it might be, the solution is not to further build bigger and higher dams （水 坝）that often result in more disastrous flooding. Rather, it is to work more with natural processes.The Netherlands avoided major d
34、amage from the historic floods in July 2021 thanks to its recently completed project, which gives river room to spread out by redirecting floodwaters into wetlands, lowering parts of the stormy river by more than a foot. Agricultural practices offer another strategy. Scientists have found that boost
35、ing organic matter in the soil by 1% can increase the soifs water-holding capacity by up to 18,000 gallons per acre, creating flexibility to both intense rains and dry periods. This means farmland practices such as the planting of cover crops can not only raise output but improve water management.So
36、lutions dont come easily, but they are key to a livable future. While its too late to avoid the impacts of climate change, we can avoid the worst of those impacts by investing more in such nature-based water solutions.12. Cape Town is mentioned to show.A. the reservoir was of no useB , new water man
37、agement is in needC. how awful it was without tap waterD. the existing water management is impressive13. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A. The Netherlands was spared from flood damage.B The river ?s water level was reduced to over a foot.C. Improving soils water-holding ability is practical.D. P
38、lanting crops boosts organisms at the cost of production.14. Which of the following water projects might win the authors favor?Restoring Healthy Soil”Filling Wetland”（3） Strengthening Dam”“Making Room for River”A.B.C.D.15 . What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Water disaster: way out of cont
39、rolB. Investment in water: a key to the futureC. Nature-based solution: a way out for waterD. Good news: farming practices working well二、七选五If you are thinking about going on a camping trip, wait a minute. Pack your bags before you start.Bring plenty of food and cooking tools. This is to save money
40、and time. Money spent on each meal will add up. 16 Pack perishable（易腐的）foods in a cooler with ice.Bring nonperishable snacks to snack on. If you plan to cook, purchase a portable gas stove that runs on batteries.17 Find a tent that will accommodate your group, or buy a one-person tent if you want to
41、 sleep alone. Visit an online retailer like Amazon, or visit a sporting store to pick out your tent in person.Bring a sleeping bag and sleeping pad（垫子）.Purchase a sleeping bag that features warming your body for cold weather,and one that keeps you cool for summer.18 Pillows may seem like a luxury it
42、em but they make camping much more comfortable.Consider bringing a canopy（翠篷）.It can provide you with some shade and shelter. It also serves as a place for friends to gather during breaks, and as a place to eat meals. Double check to be sure your camping site is big enough to fit a canopy, and to ma
43、ke sure they are allowed. For maximum comfort, 19Pack for the drive home,too.When you return to your car after the camping trip, 20 Pack a bag of warm,clean clothes,water,snacks,a towel, and some relaxing music to leave in the car. Bring anything else that will keep you comfortable for the journey h
44、ome.A. Purchase a tent to sleep in.B Dont forget to bring a pillow.C. Be sure to have your cell on hand.D. youre likely to be worn-out and hungry.E. you may desire some coffee for the morning!F. And the lines to buy food will often be very long.G. you can buy a fold able table and chairs to put in t
45、he canopy.三、完形填空A wall of storms with hurricane force winds struck late on a Friday evening, knocking down trees, blocking roads, damaging homes, and destroying power lines.Hundreds of thousands of people 21 found themselves in the dark without water, electricity, air conditioning, telephones, Inter
46、net, and television. They found themselves cut 22 from the modem world bearing 37 plus heat with no help and no idea when it would be overThe most amazing thing happened, 23 , as the reality of the crisis sank in: it brought out the best in us. While there were a few 24 acts, they were overwhelmed (
47、奄 没)by the wave of love and 25 that came from the hearts of so many.People shared their food, ice, and gasoline. People who still had power 26 their homes to those who had none. People rushed out to clear roads and homes of fallen trees. Selfless power crews worked around the clock to repair the dam
48、age and restore electricity.People 27 on front porches to talk. Strangers came together as one family to help one another in this time of great need. It was such a(n) 28 seeing all these people acting like this under such 29 circumstances.Lifes 30 strike all of us from time to time. No one is 31. We all get hurt.We all get challenged. We all get squeezed by 32 during our days here. How werespond to them, though, is 33 us. We can let them bring out the worst in us or we can let them bring out the best in us. We can 34 them like demons of selfi