2022-2023學(xué)年廣東省佛山市順德區(qū)普通高中高三（上）質(zhì)檢英語試卷（一）

第二部分 閱讀 （共兩節(jié)，滿分 50 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。

• 1．Customized STEM Study Trips for High School Groups On our science-based study tours and STEM field trips，the planet becomes the living classroom for high school groups with as few as 10 participating students.We have over 50 years of experience in designing student STEM trips around the globe for all science related subjects - everything from Astronomy to Zoology!You can select from a number of topical areas to add to your curriculum and maximize student learning including，but not limited to：
     Earth Sciences & Geology Trips
     Participate in problem-solving workshops on topics like vectors，exponentials or calculus in physics.Tour the facility at CERN，site of the world's largest particle physics laboratory.Start a geological adventure through Iceland，the land of fire and ice，or explore the alpine landscapes，mountaintops and glaciers of Switzerland.
     Life Sciences & Biodiversity Trips
     Our life sciences and biodiversity programs offer a window into the fascinating worlds of biology，zoology，botany，ecology and many others.Explore the interdependence of various species and their impact on one another in the rainforest of Bolivia.Consider changes in geography，habitat，atmosphere，and how life forms have adapted…or not!
     Mathematics & Technology Trips
     Uncover the significant impact of mathematics and technology on human life in our developing world.Understand how a storm surge barrier works and how countries like the Netherlands use wind turbines to power all of their electric trains.Learn what goes into making and breaking codes like those used in World War II.
     Green Engineering Trips
     Learn the basic function of photovoltaic （光電的） cells and how they form together to make solar panels.Investigate how various factors like temperature and angle impact the performance of solar panels，and take on the role of an engineer and develop the optimal solar panel array for a given geographic location.
     We can also customize STEM trips based on your interests and needs.Please contact us at 800-522-2398 or email us today at educationalpartnerships@worldstrides.jye.ai discuss other academic themes you are interested in pursuing.
  
  （1）What can students do on Earth Sciences & Geology Trips？

  
  A．Design training workshops.
  B．Do an experiment on fire and ice.
  C．Visit a physics laboratory.
  D．Explore glaciers of the North Pole.
  （2）Which trips can you take if you enjoy exploring rain forests？

  
  A．Earth Sciences & Geology Trips.
  B．B.Life Sciences & Biodiversity Trips.
  C．Green Engineering Trips.
  D．Mathematics & Technology Trips.
  （3）Who is the text intended for？

  
  A．Travel agencies.
  B．B.Holidaymakers.
  C．Environmentalists.
  D．High school students.
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• 2．King Canute couldn't stop the ocean's tide from rolling in — can Africa hold back the desert？That's certainly what the continent is trying to do with its proposed "Great Green Wall"，8，000 km worth of trees that officials hope will stop the advancement of the Sahara desert，which has been rapidly expanding southward.
     The project aims to plant 100 million hectares of trees by 2030 across the entire width of Africa.The initiative is a decade in，and around 15% completed，and there have already been benefits for many communities and wildlife.It's bringing life back to the continent's degraded landscapes，providing not only food security and jobs but a reason to stay for the millions who live along its path.
     Efforts will be concentrated along the Sahel，a region in Africa that lies between the Sahara in the north and the more tropical savanna in the south.Burkina Faso，Cameroon，Chad，The Gambia，Guinea Mauritania，Mali，Niger，Nigeria，and Senegal all form the Sahel region，where there are up to 50 million people who still live as nomads （游牧民），depending on cattle to sustain their livelihoods.It's one of the poorest places on the planet：a region of hunger，conflict，and low job prospects，made even harder by the ongoing drought.
     At a science conference held in December，experts estimated that the wall could have far-reaching influence on weather patterns.Climate models presented at the American Geophysical Union's autumn conference forecast that the finished wall could increase rainfall four fold in the Sahel and lower average summer temperatures over most of northern Africa.However，the hottest sections of the desert may become even hotter，increasing by up to 1.5°C.
     The wall may seem like a moonshot，but all the best ideas usually are.As Thomas Sankara，former president of Burkina Faso said in 1985， "You cannot carry out fundamental change without a certain degree of madness...The courage to turn your back on the traditional methods，the courage to invent the future."
  
  （1）What's the purpose of the "Great Green Wall"？

  
  A．To protect the original landscapes.
  B．To bring more wildlife to this region.
  C．To increase the varieties of local plants.
  D．To stop the Sahara desert from expanding.
  （2）What can we know about the Sahel region？

  
  A．It is in the centre of the Sahara.
  B．It is home to 50 million cattle.
  C．It provides a lot of job opportunities.
  D．It consists of many poor countries.
  （3）What impact would the wall have on weather patterns？

  
  A．Free of drought in Africa.
  B．More rainfall in the Sahel.
  C．Lower temperatures all year round.
  D．Cooler weather in the hottest areas.
  （4）What is the author's attitude to the project？

  
  A．Favorable.
  B．Uncaring.
  C．Critical.
  D．Ambiguous.
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• 3．The earliest discovered cave paintings date back to the Upper Paleolithic （舊石器） period.We might expect that they would be simply made，but the cave paintings of Spain and southern France show a high degree of skill.So do the cave paintings in southern Africa.Some of those appear to have been painted as much as 28，000 years ago，which suggests that painting in Africa is as old as painting in Europe.The early Australians may have painted on the walls of rock shelters at least 30，000 years ago.
     The researchers identified three principal locations of paintings in the caves of western Europe：in obviously inhabited rock shelters and cave entrances；in galleries near the inhabited areas of caves；and in the inner reaches of caves，whose difficulty of access has been interpreted as a sign that magical-religious activities were performed there.
     The subjects of the paintings are mostly animals.The paintings rest on bare walls，with no decoration.Perhaps，like many contemporary peoples，Upper Paleolithic men believed that the drawing of a human image could cause death or injury，and if that were their belief，it might explain why human figures are rarely found in cave art.Another explanation for the focus on animals might be that these people sought to improve their luck at hunting.
     The particular symbolic significance of the cave paintings in southwestern France is more clearly revealed by the results of a study.The data suggest that the animals in the cave paintings were mostly the ones that the painters preferred for meat.For example，wild cattle and horses are found more often than we would expect by chance，probably because they were larger and heavier （meatier） than other animals in the environment.In addition，the paintings mostly draw animals that the painters may have feared the most because of their size，speed，natural weapons such as horns.That is，mammoths （猛犸） are drawn more often than deer.
  
  （1）What do we know about cave painting in Europe？

  
  A．It is as much as 28，000 years old.
  B．It is much more than 30，000 years old.
  C．It is much older than painting in Australia.
  D．It is older than painting in southern Africa.
  （2）What makes people think certain paintings were connected with magical-religious activities？

  
  A．The paintings were in cave entrances.
  B．The paintings were in hard-to-reach places.
  C．The paintings were obviously more attractive.
  D．The paintings were similar to those in galleries.
  （3）Why are human figures rarely found in the cave painting？

  
  A．Human figures could improve their hunting luck.
  B．Human figures were too difficult to draw at that time.
  C．The drawings of human figures were believed to cause death.
  D．The drawings of human figures differ from those of contemporary people.
  （4）Which best represents hunters' attitude to deer in the Upper Paleolithic period？

  
  A．Hunters did not fear deer as much as mammoths.
  B．Hunters didn't hunt deer because of their size and speed.
  C．Hunters avoided deer because of their natural weapons.
  D．Hunters preferred deer's meat to those of other animals.
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第四部分 寫作 （共兩節(jié)，滿分 40 分）第一節(jié) （滿分 15 分）

• 8．學(xué)校英文報正在開展以 Means of Transportation Choice 為題的討論。請使用圖表中的調(diào)查結(jié)果寫一篇短文投稿，內(nèi)容包括：
  1.出行方式選擇狀況描述；
  2.簡單評論。
  注意：
  1.寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為 80 左右；
  2.短文的題目和首句已為你寫好，請在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
     Means of Transportation Choice Nowadays，there are various means of transportation for people to choose for their daily needs.   ______
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第二節(jié) （滿分 25 分）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。

• 9．When my parents first told me I was going to a youth camp，I was not happy.And，to be honest，I was a little scared.My parents said they knew what was best for me.Most of my summer vacations were spent with family at home.I'd miss swimming at swimming pool，riding bikes to park nearby and picnicking there.Why would I want my perfect summer in the suburbs to be interrupted by some stupid youth camp where I wouldn't' know anyone？Would they be funny？What camp activities would there be？
      I pouted （撅嘴） angrily in the backseat while my dad drove me to the youth camp for the first day.We went past the familiar city amusement parks and finally reached the destination— Lake Erie.I was also upset because the camp organization sent a list of things we should pack and a sari （紗麗） was one of them.As a tomboy （假小子） who lived in jean shorts and T-shirts，a girly fit wasn't on my list of favorite things，not to mention the performance on the last day.
      Wearing my best frown，I walked past screaming reunited campers and dragged my way to the girls' cabin.Its tragic emptiness was a perfect match for my pathetic state of mind.I wanted to run after my parents and beg them to take me home，but instead I pulled my bag on an unoccupied bunk bed （ 上下鋪） and unwillingly unpacked.Suddenly，the cabin door sprang open and Mishti bounced in.She threw a lot of questions at me.Where was I from？What school did I go to？Was I good at softball？
      Mishti was an experienced camper there.She introduced me to all her friends.We all came from Indian backgrounds and grew up in the same region.We all used the same brand of mosquito repellent （驅(qū)蚊劑） recommended strongly by our Indian immigrant parents.
  
  注意：
  1.續(xù)寫的詞數(shù)應(yīng)為 150 左右；
  2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
      My initial worry disappeared and I had great fun there.__________________
      I even helped styling the girls' hair on performance day.__________________
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