2023届广东省佛山市顺德区均安中学高三下学期第三次拉练英语试题

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2023届广东省佛山市顺德区均安中学高三下学期第三次拉练英语试题

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一、阅读理解

If your family loves to travel but you worry about the environmental, social and

economic effect, it’s time to take a more sustainable approach to your trips.

Wales

Wales packs many sustainable activities for kids. Camp in one of many green campsites

around Pembrokeshire, where children can have fun learning about sustainable living. Or find

an environmentally friendly campsite at The Greener Camping Club. Don’t forget to factor in

a spin on the world’s only people-powered rollercoaster in Snowdonia.

Volcán Tenorio Area

When you think about taking your kids to Costa Rica, you normally focus on viewing its

incredible wildlife. But what about giving back to the human residents too? One way to

support local communities and understand the Tico culture is by staying on a farm, and there

are loads of lovely options around Volcán Tenorio.

Austria

Explore the kid-friendly Austrian capital of Vienna, which offers more organic farmland

than any other city and has both “Green Taxis” and plenty of bike-share stations. The city has

some fantastic museums for children and the splendid Schloss Schonbrunn where kids can

dress up.

San Francisco

San Francisco is perfect for a break that will both delight the kids and satisfy your

sustainability principles. The city has banned plastic bags and bottles for years. Plus, most of

the fun things to do with kids can be accessed without using a car and many involve green

spaces.

Head to the Exploratorium: an incredible hands-on science museum in a solar-powered

building.

1．Which destination best suits families that enjoy camping?

A．Wales.

C．Austria.

B．Volcán Tenorio Area.

D．San Francisco.

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2．What advantage of Austria and San Francisco appeals to kids?

A．Farmland.

C．Animals.

B．Museums.

D．Rollercoasters.

3．In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Science.

C．Sports.

After drawing blood and running a CT scan, the doctor had questions for me. “What is a

typical day like for you?” “I am a graduate student with a tight schedule that usually keeps

me at work late into the night,” I replied. Next, he turned to diet. I paused when this question

came, embarrassed by my answer. “I only have coffee for breakfast. For lunch and dinner, I

usually grab something from a fast-food vendor on campus.” The doctor seemed shocked. As

more questions followed about my stress levels and lifestyle, my unhealthy state began to

sink in.

In graduate school, I was fully focused on my project and doing what I could to become

a successful scientist. I didn’t feel I had the time or energy to shop for groceries and cook. I

stopped exercising and didn’t spend as much time socializing. When I was sluggish, instead

of giving my mind and body a rest, I drank energy boosters to maintain my strength and

continued to work long hours. As I progressed through my Ph.D．Program, I gained an

unhealthy amount of weight. I got tired easily and I often caught colds or the flu. Eventually,

the abdominal pains were so bad that they drove me to the emergency room.

After hearing the doctor’s warning, I knew I had no choice. I stopped working late into

the night, which gave me more time to relax, sleep, and prepare my own meals. I read up on

dietary recommendations and began to choose nutritious and healthy foods. I also gave up

energy drinks and switched to tea. Many times, I was tempted to go back to my old routine. I

placed sticky notes in my office and at home to remind myself that if I didn’t make healthy

choices, I’d suffer consequences.

It’s been 4 years now and, to my surprise, I have not only noticed gains in my health, but

also found it easier to be productive at work.

4．What was the problem with the author?

A．He did poorly in his studies.

C．He ignored the doctor’s advice.

B．He wasn’t good at socializing.

D．He had a very unhealthy lifestyle.

B．Travel.

D．Agriculture.

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5．Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “sluggish”?

A．Cast down.

C．Carried away.

6．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．How the author gradually ruined his health.

B．What difficulties the author faced in his studies.

C．How the author balanced his life and study.

D．What the author did to gain academic achievements.

7．What lies behind the author’s recovery?

A．Creativity.

C．Self-discipline.

A common theme running in fiction and mythology is the idea of orphan (孤儿) heroes

and superheroes. Fairytales introduce us to children of absent fathers and cruel caretakers,

like Cinderella and Snow White. Fiction makes much of the parentage of David Copperfield

and Jane Eyre. Comic books offer orphaned heroes like Batman, Spiderman, or you’ll notice

characters in more modern fiction from films and books like Harry Potter and Leia

Skywalker.

Why are so many heroes and superheroes orphans?

Lacking parents, orphan heroes and superheroes are considered “children of the world”.

Having raised themselves, and having been freed from much of the complex relationship of

child to parent, ophan heroes and superheroes are at much greater liberty to interact with the

world, and they may look at the world as parent and all its inhabitants as family.

Some orphans seek only a home and a family. David Copperfield finds this with his aunt.

Cinderella and Snow White escape evil stepmothers by marrying. Others, especially of the

superhero “cast” are never really given family in the traditional sense. In fact, though they

may have strong bonds with friends, or with caretakers, they are constantly attempting to

prove worthiness to the world, and are desperate to save the people they do care about.

You can also evaluate orphan heroes and superheroes as a means by which anxiety,

loneliness, and independence are emphasized. The comic book type superhero is usually one

who suffers always, or at least most of the time. Loss of even one parent can be intensely

upsetting and forever change a child’s life, and superheroes may do all in their power to

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B．Optimism.

D．Co-operation.

B．Worn out.

D．Left behind.

prevent this fate for other children. Empathy for suffering and a desire to end or prevent it for

others are increased.

It’s a good idea to consider why we see this theme expressed so commonly. Perhaps we

ⅵew these orphans or poorly parented children as ultimately our own. They may not just be

children of the world, but may belong to each reader.

8．Why does the author mention some famous characters in Paragraph 1?

A．To clarify the writing purpose.

C．To support a statement.

B．To advertise classic fiction.

D．To make an overall outline.

9．Which of the following drives some orphans to become superheroes?

A．Intention to escape a family.

C．Strong bonds with their family.

B．Desire to prove their value to the world.

D．Wishes for freedom to explore the world.

10．Which word best describes the comic book type superhero?

A．Childish. B．Dependent. C．Cheerful. D．Sympathetic.

11．What may make the theme of orphan superheroes so common?

A．Ophans’ ultimte fate is pitiful

B．Readers have a preference for tragedies.

C．Orphan characters are reflections of the readers.

D．Readers may regard orphan characters as their own kids.

The remote pocket of Amhem Land, about 160 miles east of Darwin, is home to a host

of threatened species, with stunning waterfalls, rock formations, and unspoiled forests. It is

also the most fire-prone landscape on the planet, and up to one-third of northern Australia

burns every year. However, fire isn’t just the problem — here, it’s also the solution.

During the cool of northern Australia’s early dry season, Indigenous rangers (土著护林员) weren’t fighting fires; they were lighting them. From April to July each year, they walk

hundreds of miles armed with drip torches, setting the land alight, and conduct certain burns

from the air, dropping incendiary pellets (燃烧弹) from helicopters. Damp vegetation, low

winds, and lower temperatures at that time of year mean the fires they light are smaller and

less intense, typically burning out overnight. If the land is burned gently, the wildfires that

will come later won’t be as destructive. It also gives the rangers a fighting chance at putting

them out.

Fighting fire with fire is not a new concept. In Arnhem Land, aboriginal elders say fire

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brings the land to life again; after a burn, the land is reborn. Fire was used by aboriginal

people for hunting, for regeneration and for ceremony. They believed fire was the common

thread. It would be a way of not just caring for country but also reconnecting with aspects of

their culture. Ancient practice became modern reality through a novel approach. Aboriginal

people combined customary knowledge on how, when, and where to burn with modern tools

such as satellite mapping and helicopters to conduct aerial burning and drop firefighters into

remote areas. Strategic fires in the early dry season, along with firefighting in the late dry

season, limit wildfires, protecting forests and reducing the overall amount of smoke.

“It’s hugely innovative and globally significant,” says Shaun Ansell, the former CEO of

Warddeken L and Management. “With the ranger program, you’re making that traditional

knowledge and connection to country, and the history that surrounds it, valuable,” Ansell

adds.

12．Why do the Indigenous rangers light fires during the early dry season?

A．To make future wildfires less destructive.

C．To scare away threatening species.

B．To burn certain type of vegetation.

D．To apply customary knowledge.

13．What can we infer about the practice from Paragraph 3?

A．It is a new way of celebration.

C．It keeps up with the times.

B．It challenges the conventional concept.

D．It aims at mapping remote areas.

14．What is Shaun Ansell’s attitude towards this novel approach?

A．Unclear. B．Disapproving. C．Doubtful. D．Favorable.

15．What can be the best title for the text?

A．Ways to Protect Australian Aboriginal Land

B．The Origin of Australian Aboriginal Cultures

C．How Australian Aboriginals Fight Fire with Fire?

D．What Aboriginal Customary Knowledge Brings Us?

二、七选五

You’ve reached that special time — you are getting ready to leave your job and move on

to the next step in your career. But the end of an employment relationship is not necessarily

the end of the relationship — with either the leader or the company. 16

I learned this relatively early in my career. At first, I was concerned I might lose my

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relationship with my now former boss, as I truly liked him. 17 My boss

enthusiastically stayed in touch with me, and I helped him onboard my replacement and

consulted on other projects. And now, more than 2 decades since I left, we are still in

communication and friends.

That isn’t to say it always goes like this. When I left another role, in spite of my desire to

maintain communication, my former supervisor seemed indifferent and the relationship ended.

Sometimes your boss was a nightmare and you want to end the relationship. 18 You

don’t owe the bad bosses anything. That’s exactly what I did when I was fired from a

freelance role after I asked to be paid for my completed work!

But for the good bosses and organizations, the ones that invested in your talent and

celebrated your achievements, things are different. 19 The breakup can become a

breakthrough.

20 Especially when you have a truly delightful and respectful boss, you may

feel guilt, sadness, or regret. But your overall responsibility is to yourself and your career —

not to one organization. And given the right circumstances, it is almost always possible —

and usually beneficial — to leave gracefully.

A．But it turned out I had no reason to fear.

B．So the way I left contributed to this breakup.

C．It’s completely understandable not to engage further.

D．It is normal to have mixed emotions when you leave a job.

E．Here are some ways to build a win-win with your former leader.

F．The concusion of the employment can start a new era of cooperation.

G．You can leave your company and keep the relationship at the same time.

三、完形填空

Mariah Reading is an environmentalist, who grew up with an early appreciation for

nature. While studying art at Bowdoin College, she saw the vast amounts of 21 from her

painting and sculpture classes. She began to seriously consider her footprint as a(n) 22

“How can I paint landscapes if I’m 23 them?” she thought. Then she started using the

refuse as her canvas (画布).

After graduation, Mariah travelled throughout the country, 24 rubbish to bring to

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her studio. One day, a 25 hubcap (轮毂盖) she found by the side of the road gave her

a new 26 . She noticed the half hubcap had cracked off to 27 the line of the

mountain range that she was in. So she 28 the mountain landscape on it and held it up

in front of the real 29 and took a photo. It became the first in her 30

series.

Over the years, she has painted more than 100 pieces of rubbish and photographed her

transformations 31 matching real-life landscapes. It’s like 32 new life into

forgotten objects. Her practice 33 the principle of “leaving no trace” by 34

painting with sculpture and photography.

Mariah hopes people see themselves and their own habits 35 into her works

and make small changes in their everyday lives.

21．A．paper

22．A．artist

23．A．exploring

24．A．taking out

25．A．broken

26．A．medium

27．A．damage

28．A．protected

29．A．car

30．A．ongoing

31．A．from

32．A．forcing

33．A．highlights

34．A．surrounding

35．A．trapped

B．waste

B．cleaner

B．forgetting

B．learning about

B．lost

B．idea

B．connect

B．enjoyed

B．range

B．outdated

B．without

B．turning

B．replaces

B．filling

B．reflected

C．power

C．journalist

C．harming

C．complaining of

C．new

C．reason

C．form

C．changed

C．picture

D．work

D．mechanic

D．shaping

D．picking up

D．hidden

D．life

D．cross

D．painted

D．road

C．energy-consuming D．self-centered

C．against

C．attracting

C．compromises

C．combining

C．added

D．as

D．breathing

D．ignores

D．comparing

D．admitted

四、用单词的适当形式完成短文

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As the weather turns warmer and air becomes 36 (dry), it is recommended that

people eat fresh vegetables and juicy fruits to keep 37 (them) hydrated (保持水分).

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Bamboo shoots are among the best foods for this season. Bamboo shoots, a root vegetable

with few calories but lots of fiber, are 38 (wide) harvested and eaten in Zhejiang and

Sichuan provinces 39 the climate is ideal for bamboo growth. There are many ways

40 (enjoy) spring bamboo shoots, from nutritious soups to fun snacks. Now, we’ll take a

look at some crowd-pleasing bamboo shoot dishes.

Dishes with bamboo shoots are enjoyed in almost every household in eastern China in

springtime. An all-time favorite dish and symbol of springtime in Zhejiang is Yan Du Xian, a

delicious soup 41 (make) with fresh spring bamboo shoots, cured pork and fresh pork.

In Shanghai, there’s also a famous snack known 42 Xiasha Shaomai, a steamed

dumpling from Nanhui in the Pudong New Area. 43 (cook) use spring bamboo shoots

and fresh pork as fillings of it. In the Tianmu Mountain region, there’s 44 appealing

local dish called hand-peeled bamboo (手剥笋) shoots, which are cooked in salty water and

then cooled and packaged as a snack. The hand-peeled bamboo shoots 45 (serve) as

a cold appetizer, which are fun to eat.

五、图画作文

46．假设你是李华，请按照下列几幅图画提示写一篇英文日记，叙述自己某一天的尴尬遭遇。

注意：(1)词数：80词左右;

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(2)内容连贯，语句通顺。

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六、读后续写

47．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Edward walked slowly past the school blacktop where his older brother, Leon, was

playing basketball with his friends. Leon didn’t notice Edward until he turned to shoot the

ball. Leon really loved basketball and was good at it. But Edward was another story.

Edward would beg to play with them but Leon’s friends complained a lot. For some

reason, in that last game, Edward’s playing was worse than ever. He couldn’t do anything

right. He was completely unable to keep possession of the ball. He missed even the easy

rebounds. His dribbling was useless, and none of his throws were anywhere near the basket.

Leon had to turn his brother away.

Edward was always a whiz at math. He was so advanced that he already knew how to

solve long division problems before he was taught in school. Word problems, even the

complicated ones with several steps, were no problem.

One day, Leon’s math teacher, pulled him aside. “ You need to do better, a lot better, or

you’re not going to pass this class. There’s a big test coming up. ”

Leon’s heart sank. When he got home, he talked with Edward about it. The boys agreed

that over the next two weeks they intended to spend an hour each day after school working on

math problems and then an hour playing basketball.

“Here is a good one,” Edward said and pointed to a word problem. “ Why don’t you read

it?”

Leon looked at the book for several seconds. “ I’m dizzy already!” He exclaimed.

“Do you know what the first step is?” asked Edward, “The first step is to stay cool and

focused.” Edward talked Leon through the problem. “Think about what you need to find out.

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Don’t let the problem trick you.” Step by step, together they figured it out and got the right

answer. Leon soon discovered that Edward was really good at helping him.

Paragraph1.

Soon it was time for basketball practice.

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Paragraph2.

The morning of the math test came all too soon for Leon.

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