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1、第 1 页 共 8 页兰州一中 2023-2024-1 学期期中考试试题高三 英语说明：本试卷分为第 I 卷（选择题）和第II 卷（非选择题）两部分。满分 150 分，考试时间 120分钟。答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)第一节（共 5 个小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，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。1.Where does the conversation proba
2、bly take place?A.At the womans home.B.In a clothing shop.C.In a shoe shop.2.What will the speakers probably do?A.Have a walk.B.Go swimming.C.Ride a bike.3.How much will the man pay for the tickets?A.$18.B.$20.C.$28.4.Why does the woman prefer to go by car?A.It is fast.B.It is cheap.C.It is convenien
3、t.5.How does Jack feel now?A.Confident.B.Discouraged.C.Pleased.第二节（共 15 小题，每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5 分）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 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 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 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 6、7 题。6.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.To
4、urist and tour guide.B.Car renter and customer.C.Police and civilian.7.How will the man probably feel after the womans response?A.Disappointed.B.Excited.C.Scared.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8.What is the woman doing there?A.Throwing a party.B.Meeting her brother.C.Buying a present.9.What does her son probabl
5、y enjoy?A.Reading a book.B.Writing a hook.C.Playing PC games.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.When will the woman have an interview?A.Afew hours later.B.Next week.C.Two weeks later.11.What is the hardest thing for getting a visa?A.Going for an interview.B.Filling the application forms.#QQABDYKQggggABJAAQgC
6、EwEQCgEQkBGCCAoOBAAIMAIBgRNABAA=#第 2 页 共 8 页C.Getting all the necessary documents.12.Why did the woman present some papers for her education?A.She wants a student visa.B.She wants a travel visa.C.She wants a work visa.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.What is the woman planning to do right after school fini
7、shes?A.Go travelling.B.Go to university.C.Get a job.14.Which country are the speakers in?A.Ireland.B.America.C.England.15.What does the man love doing?A.Repairing cars.B.Studying philosophy.C.Learning another language.16.What is the main topic of the conversation?A.When the speakers will start the t
8、rip.B.Where the speakers will study after graduation.C.What the speakers will do once they leave school.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.Where does the speaker come from?A.Australia.B.England.C.America.18.What do English people think ofAmericans?A.Self-centered.B.Humorous.C.Cool.19.What did the speaker li
9、ke to do in the afternoon in England?A.Have a cup of tea.B.Watch comedy shows.C.Play with his friends.20.What did the speaker find amazing in England?A.The TV program.B.The tea shop.C.The old buildings.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）第一节（共 15 小题，每小题 2.5分，满分 37.5 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答案。AThe world
10、we are living in is suffering from increasing waste.On average,one producesbetween 0.11 and 4.54 kilograms of waste every day.Even more alarming,that number isexpected to increase by 70 percent by 2050.Is there anything specific you can do to help the situation?One thing is to shop smart.Buyfrom com
11、panies that promote sustainable(可 持 续 的)business practices and use recycledmaterials in their products.Here are some products and companies that hit the mark for being environmentally-friendly.Wool Runners by AllbirdsThese light and comfortable tennis shoes are made from natural wool.The laces(鞋带)ar
12、emade from recycled water bottles.Other shoe parts are made from bean oil,and the shoeboxesare made with recycled materials.Womens 711 Skinny Jeans by LevisIt usually takes hundreds of gallons of water to make one pair of blue jeans.However,Levis Water Less collection,uses up to 96 percent less wate
13、r.#QQABDYKQggggABJAAQgCEwEQCgEQkBGCCAoOBAAIMAIBgRNABAA=#第 3 页 共 8 页Reactive Drawstring Family Tote by Vera BradleyThese pretty bags put recycled water bottles to good use,using 23 of them per bag.The Sunrise Reborn Pack by ASICSASICSs new shoes were created with sustainability in mind.The material i
14、s dyed(染色),methods.The process also uses fewer chemicals and less energy.Regarding their future footwear lines,ASICS has made a promise.Over 95 percent of theirnew running shoes will be made from recycled materials.The technology behind Sunrise Rebornputs ASICS one step closer to reaching their sust
15、ainability goals.The company has promised toleave a lighter environmental footprint for future generations.21.What do the data in Paragraph 1 show?A.The growing amount of poisonous waste.B.The existing problem ignored by people.C.The danger caused by waste materials.D.The serious problem of increasi
16、ng waste.22.What do the four products have in common?A.The techniques behind them are very special.B.They only use recycled materials.C.Their companies share the sustainability goals.D.Theyre made from natural materials.23.Where may the text be found?A.In a fantasy book.B.In a business report.C.In a
17、 life magazine.D.In a research paper.BWhen the bus screamed to a stop in Nazareth,Israel,5 Australian backpackers boarded andstruck up a conversation with me.They asked typical travelers questions-where was I goingand why was I traveling alone?My plan was to travel with a friend of a friend,I explai
18、ned,butwhen I called her that morning,she didnt pick up and I had no other way to reach her.Mystomach was in knots,but I decided to head out anyway,thinking I might run into her if ltraveled to Tiberius.where we had planned to go together.“Why dont you travel with us?”one of the backpackers offered.
19、They were experiencedadventurers who would work for a few months,save,then travel for as long as they could.Theircurrent plan was to explore the Middle East and Europe in three months while working inLondon.It seemed risky to travel with strangers.but my instinct said yes.For the next two weeks,Iexp
20、lored Israel with the backpackers and learned to trust my instincts in all types of new andinteresting situations.When they hook a ride,I took the bus,but when they wanted to steal intothe King David Hotels swimming pool,I led the way.The world opened up to me because Ichose to travel alone.I joined
21、 complete strangers,who become close friends.Years later,onecouple from the backpacking group even flew from Sydney to Phoenix to be in my wedding.The trip was such a special experience that it gave me confidence in all areas of my life.Sincethen,Ive backpacked alone across South Africa,sky-dived fr
22、om 12,000 feet in New Zealand andeven moved across the U.S.with no job lined up.On my third day wandering in Israel with my new friends.I bumped into the woman I wassupposed to meet.Though I was happy she was all right,I was grateful she hadnt picked up thephone.24.By“My stomach was in knots”(in Par
23、agraph 1),the author most likely means that she was_.#QQABDYKQggggABJAAQgCEwEQCgEQkBGCCAoOBAAIMAIBgRNABAA=#第 4 页 共 8 页A.nervous of meeting strangersB.sick of riding on a bumpy busC.sorry about the impractical planD.upset about the sudden change25.Which of the following best describes the backpackers
24、 the author met?A.Homeless but lighthearted.B.Courageous but disrespectful.C.Jobless and poorly educated.D.Warmhearted and trustworthy.26.The authors sixth sense told her that _.A.she ought to stay away from the backpackersB.she would get along with the backpackersC.it could add excitement to get a
25、free rideD.it might cause trouble to have a swim27.What can be inferred from the passage?A.The woman missed the phone call with the purpose of traveling alone.B.Most of the backpackers became the authors lifelong friends.C.The author considered it the best decision of her life to travel on her own.D
26、.The author gathered the courage to be a full-time backpack traveler.COne third of adults over 65 in America have never used the Internet,and half dont evenhave Internet access at home.In San Francisco,“the center of tech”,40%of older adults do nothave basic digital literacy skills.This situation is
27、 becoming appalling as over 10,000 Americans turn 65 every single day.By 2050,22%of Americans will be 65 or older.Meanwhile,technology is developing very fast.This means that a large number of people will be unable to proficiently use emergent technology.Many people believe that seniors arent requir
28、ed to participate in our tech future becausetheyll be retired and relaxed soon.But this is the farthest thing from the truth.Baby boomers arecurrently experiencing a different boom:With more people getting older than ever before,theirlife expectancies are also increasing dramatically.With medical ad
29、vancements,the number ofAmerican people projected to live into their 90s has doubled since 1965.However.they dont have strong financial or educational support.This is not a problem:itsa crisis.More than half of employees over 50 have been laid off in whats being called“forcedretirement”.And few orga
30、nizations are actively helping older employees make the transitionfrom full-time jobs to part-time ones.For those fortunate enough to be employed,3 out of 5older workers experience prejudice.The easiest solution is to teach digital literacy.If baby boomers want to survive theforthcoming retirement c
31、risis,they should get enough digital knowledge and skills to operatetodays tools and tomorrows platforms.With every crisis comes an opportunity.Tutoring,customer service,editing,research.book-keeping,and other virtual assistance-based work openthe doors.But again.digital knowledge is first required
32、to live in our high-tech society and gigeconomy.So try to get more online and navigate the growing number of sites and apps.28.What does the underlined word“appalling”probably mean in Paragraph 2?A.Confusing.B.Controllable.C.Inspiring.D.Terrible.29.What problem may baby boomers face?A.Tending to dou
33、ble their life expediencies.B.Acrisis after retirement.C.Failing to receive good healthcare.D.Being knocked out in the future.30.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.Potential industries in the future.B.The features of high-tech jobs.#QQABDYKQggggABJAAQgCEwEQCgEQkBGCCAoOBAAIMAIBgRNABAA=#第 5 页 共
34、 8 页C.The importance of developing technology.D.The way out for baby boomers.31.What does the author advise baby boomers to do?A.Improve digital literacy actively.B.Look for many part-time jobs.C.Have a good sense of crisis.D.Avoid retiring at an early age.DMany owners of electric cars have wished f
35、or a battery pack that could power their vehiclefor more than a thousand miles on a single charge.Researchers have developed a lithium-airbattery that could make that dream a reality.The new battery design could also one day powerairplanes and trucks.The main new component in this lithium-air batter
36、y is a solid electrolyteinstead of the usual liquid variety.Batteries with solid electrolytes are not subject to safety problems with the liquidelectrolytes used in lithium-ion and other battery types,which can overheat and catch fire.Moreimportantly.the solid electrolyte can potentially boost the e
37、nergy four times,which translatesinto longer driving range.For over a decade,scientists have been working overtime to develop a lithium battery thatmakes use of the oxygen in air.The lithium-air battery has the highest energy of any batterytechnology being considered for the next generation of batte
38、ries beyond lithium-ion.The new solid electrolyte is composed of a material made from relatively pared with the past designs.Besides,the chemical reaction in lithium-ion onlyinvolves one or two electrons stored per oxygen molecule,while that for lithium-air batteryinvolves four electrons.More electr
39、ons stored means higher energy.The new design is the first lithium-air battery that has achieved a four-electron reaction atroom temperature.It also operates with oxygen supplied by air from the surroundingenvironment.The capability to run with air avoids the need for oxygen tanks to operate,aproble
40、m with earlier designs.“With further development.we expect our new design for thelithium-air battery to reach a record of 1200 watt-hours per kilogram,”said Curtiss,a researcher.“That is nearly four times better than lithium-ion batteries.”32.What contributes most to the lithium-ion battery?A.Solid
41、electrolytes.B.Liquid component.C.Lithium-ion.D.Oxygen molecules.33.Whats the problem with lithium-ion batteries?A.They burn easily if overheated.B.They are unsafe in production.C.They damage the environment.D.They require longer charging time.34.How does the author organize Paragraph 4?A.By present
42、ing statisticsB.By giving examples.C.By analyzing cause and effect.D.By making comparisons.35.What is the best title of the text?A.Electric CarsAre Becoming More PopularB.How Lithium-air Batteries WorkC.New Batteries Offer Longer Driving RangeD.What will Be Used to PowerAirplanes第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满
43、分 10 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。#QQABDYKQggggABJAAQgCEwEQCgEQkBGCCAoOBAAIMAIBgRNABAA=#第 6 页 共 8 页Taking Care of Your EyesMany of us dont pay much attention to eye care.Its said that if you take care of your eyes,you can surely be healthy.36Natural eye care should be put in a number o
44、ne place.There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food,genes(基因)andaging(老化).37If you happen to work in front of the computer,it is best to take a breakevery once in a while.Something dirty can cause redness and make you feel uncomfortable.It is bad for your eyes,too.If this
45、 happens,the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water.38For example,sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesightfrom UV rays.39Remember that vitamins A,C and E are good for eyes.Try to eat food groups thathave these vitamins.And you sh
46、ould do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight,too.If a person exercises regularly and eats the right kind of food,his eyes will stay in goodcondition for a long time.40In a word,eye care is very important,however old a person is.A.Thats why our eyes should be given lots of care.B.All
47、 above are natural ways of eye care that can help us keep healthy eyes.C.Eating healthy food will do good to your eyesight.D.You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things.E.Such behavior will do harm to our eyes.F.What can we do to protect our eyesight?G.Televisions,computers
48、and reading are also the causes of poor eyesight.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共 15 小题：每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。After studying Mandarin at a university in London,I decided to further develop mylanguage skills in Hutong School Beijing.After a 10-hour flight,I41early in th
49、e morning.I42up my suitcase,made my wayto the exit and met the Hutong School Beijing representative.He took me to my43,locatedin Dongzhimen,a really nice and44location,only 2 stops to Tiananmen Square.However,the apartment was not quite as“nice”as45on the website.And I just had two46-aGerman guy who
50、 would be there for four months learning 47,and a Spanish guy who workedfor Hutong School Beijing.After48in,the representative took me to49with the local police.Then,he took meto Hutong School Beijing to50a level assessment,arrange my51and take me to meetmy teachers.The school is52of what one expect