2023-2024學年云南省昆明市五華區(qū)高三（上）期中英語試卷
發(fā)布：2024/9/26 19:0:1
第一部分 閱讀 （共兩節(jié)，滿分37.5分）第一節(jié) （共15 小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
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1．The Best Insect Repellent Sprays （驅(qū)蚊液） in 2023
Nothing ruins a pleasant outdoor experience quite like annoying mosquitoes sucking blood on your arms and legs.Sure，bug spray is great and all.After numerous tests，we found four bug sprays that stood above the rest.
Proven Insect Repellent Spray （＄16.97 at Home Depot）
Picaridin—Proven's active ingredient，comprising 20% of its formula（配方）—is one of the best at repelling bugs.Proven Spray's smell is well nonexistent.It is easy to forget that we even apply this spray—besides the fact no bug would dare touch our skin.
Botanicals Mosquito and Insect Repellent IV （＄4.96 at Wal-Mart）
This repellent is made with p-menthane-3，8-diol and it doesn't have a smell at all，which is a huge bonus.It's also available in one of the smallest size choices，at 2 ounces，so if you want a truly tiny spray you can fit in your pocket，this one could be for you.
Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent Spray （＄4.87 at Amazon）
A 30% IR3535 spray in an aerosol bottle，Coleman can be dried instantly and doesn't leave any remains on our skin.The aerosol pushes the repellent out，making spraying a super fast process.The only big speed bump is its smell.Some testers said it had a smell of chemicals that could easily make you cough when spraying it.
Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent （＄4.28 at Target）
Cutter Backwoods is a 25% DEET formula，the gold standard in insect repellents，It has a larger nozzle（噴嘴） than the others，resulting in a wider area of application.Its biggest downside was the bottle's big size，which makes it hard to simply throw in your bag.
（1）What do the first two bug sprays have in common？
A.They are sold at the same price.
B.They contain the same ingredients.
C.Neither of them has any smell.
D.Both of them are available in small size.
（2）Which bug spray may cause people to cough？
A.Proven Insect Repellent Spray.
B.Botanicals Mosquito and Insect Repellent IV.
C.Coleman SkinSmart DEET-Free Insect Repellent Spray.
D.Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent.
（3）What is special about Cutter Backwoods Insect Repellent？
A.It can fit in your pocket.
B.It has a 25% Picaridin formula.
C.It has a super fast spraying process.
D.It covers a larger area of application.組卷：2引用：1難度：0.5 -
2． A penny saved is a penny earned.And more and more benny-wise .young Chinese are abandoning consumerism by leading an increasingly frugal （節(jié)儉的） life by developing anti-consumerism concepts.
According to a survey by JD.jye.ai，nearly 50% of respondents would use all means to save money and more than 30% plan to become deal-hunters to fit in their budgets.More than 80% of Generation Z Chinese spend less than 5，000 yuan （＄737）a month.When shopping，they care the most about practicability，personal preference and price，instead of brands，popularity 'and brand spokesmen.
And more than 600，000 users have joined a group named Frenzied Money Savers on Douban，a popular social media platform，where members share sometimes extreme ideas，tips，books and everything to save hard-earned money.For instance，some recommended uninstalling shopping apps such as Taobao，Meituan and Pinduoduo and installing it each time you really need to buy something so as to hold back the urge to spend.And milk tea，coffee and takeouts are strongly opposed by many.
Chinese have long established and value d the saving culture with the country's household savings rate leading the world.Young Chinese who are born in a relatively prosperous and abundant society have learned to get rid of the addiction to consumerism and use money in a more sensible and wiser way，which could help create a more healthy and upbeat social vibe（社會風氣），besides reducing the huge waste and damages to the environment caused by over consumption.
Just as the American writer Theodore Thornton said，the habit of saving is itself an education.Yet saving is certainly not the final goal，but spending money where it truly deserves helps realize one's life objectives.To save and spend wisely are lessons young people all over the world have to learn.
（1）Why are more and more young Chinese becoming penny-wise？
A.They tend to accept consumerism.
B.They spend money without hesitation.
C.They are shaped by multiple cultures.
D.They are in favor of economical life.
（2）What may Generation Z Chinese car c the most when shopping？
A.Budgets and service.
B.Practicability and price.
C.Personal preference and brands.
D.Shopping apps and platforms.
（3）What message does the author want to convey in Paragraph d？
A.Anti-consumerism is beneficial to social progress.
B.Saving money can be many people's life objective.
C.Many social issues mainly result from consumerism.
D.Young Chinese are lucky to be born in a prosperous society.
（4）What is the、text mainly about？
A.There is no increasing need for consumerism.
B.Old virtue of being frugal is still not outdated.
C.Tips on saving money are important for the young.
D.Consumerism has an impact on economic development.組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5 -
3． Most old，disused airports are usually torn down to make way for shiny new developments，although at huge cost，but not Tegel airport，in Berlin，Germany.The deserted 580 acres will be turned into an eco-friendly living neighborhood land，in Tegel Project that officials hope will become the blueprint for future disused airports.
After the airport was closed down a number of years ago，following the building of a newer and modern version nearby，developers began dreaming up the ambitious 5 million square meter Tegel Project.Those behind the project hope it will address housing shortages，pollution and other urban living problems.It will provide at least 5，000 homes for more than 10，000 people.
The entire project is all about being energy-efficient：vertical gardens （垂直花園） on apartment blocks，which is one way to keep buildings cool without costly air conditioning.Every rooftop is also going to be fitted with solar panels which will provide electricity.Sponge City technology，such as rain gardens，will help the city absorb as much water as possible.
Although turning an airport into a neighborhood isn't common，it's not the first time it's happened.When Denver's main airport moved to a new location，developers made the most out of the old airport and converted the space into a residential community with important locations like hospitals，schools，and supermarkets easily reached on foot."
Next to the new development in Germany's former Tegel airport will be a commercial zone.The Urban Technology Republic is aimed at tech companies that will be encouraged to open offices in the development，as well as a large city park that will stretch across half of the urban tech space.There will also be a campus for the Berliner Hochschule fur Technik University.Construction is due to begin in 2023，with the first areas opening by 2027.
（1）Why did developers come up with Tegel Project？
A.To make room for city gardens.
B.To help solve rural living problems.
C.To reuse Tegel airport in a green way.
D.To set a good example for future cities.
（2）What can we infer from the text？
A.Tegel Project has proven costly.
B.Vertical gardens are built on the rooftop.
C.A city park will be the center of the Tegel airport.
D.The practice of using old airport has been tried before.
（3）What does the underlined word "converted" in Paragraph 4 mean？
A.Transformed.
B.Carried.
C.Slid.
D.Divided.
（4）What is the suitable title for the text？
A.Less Is More.
B.Trash Can Be Treasure.
C.Technology Makes a Difference.
D.Human and Nature Live in Peace.組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5
第三部分 寫作 （共兩節(jié)，滿分15分）第一節(jié) （滿分 15分）
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8．上周你校組織了一場職業(yè)規(guī)劃（career planning）講座。請你就此活動，寫一篇短文向校英文報投稿。內(nèi)容包括：
（1）講座內(nèi)容；
（2）個人感受。
注意：
（1）詞數(shù) 80左右；
（2）可以適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫。組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5
第二節(jié) （滿分25分）
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9．閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
Every June，we renew an annual tradition at our house.Our children are given bowls and asked to collect pieces of nature that remind them of the summer.They leave those bowls on the front doorstep and we go for a walk.When we return，we find fairies （精靈） have turned the bowls' contents into ice cream.
I'm not certain how this tradition developing.I think 1 was making up stories about fairies years ago，and it all just sort of happened.But ever since，it has been one of our favorite routines，fascinating in its simplicity."When are the fairies coming？"six-year-old Anna had been asking all last June with expectation.Meanwhile，Joshua，nine，was getting wise to fairies and Father Christmas and such silly things.He said he would understand if，during our walk，Mum or Dad should forget something and return home.
The evening arrived.The children collected leaves，grass，pebbles，twigs and dead insects.We put their bowls on the front doorstep and went off on our walk.But after a while，I moaned （抱怨）that I had forgotten my keys and needed to go back.Joshua smiled a knowing grin（咧嘴笑）."Oh，wait，"I added，"I've found them!I don't have to go back."As we continued on our way，Joshua was beginning to get a bit confused.
Near our house，I warned that the fairies might not have arrived yet—we might need to walk for a bit longer.Joshua seemed relieved.Yes，he said，they probably hadn't come.Yet when we reached the front door，the bowls were in the same place we had left them—filled with ice cream.Anna accepted all this with complete innocence，happy and excited and eager to eat.But Joshua was astonished，speechless，humbled.He looked up at me，at his dad，then gazed around the neighborhood in amazement."The fairies must have come，" he said as we all sat down to feast，"Maybe ...is there really ...was this magic？"
注意：
（1）續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應為 150左右；
（2）請按如下格式在相應位置作答。
Joshua was quiet the entire evening，thinking over these events in his heart and mind.___________
So I told my little boy the truth.___________組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5