1、房山区2023年高三第一次模拟考试英语试卷第一部分 知识运用(共两节，30分)第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I glanced to my left and right as I got ready at the starting line. The sight of other competitors who had confident and fierce-looking faces got me goose bumps and I was even more _1_ th
2、an before.“On your mark, get set. Go!” shouted the race official. I pushed myself forward with all my _2_ and started running as though a pride of man-eating lions were coming after me. As I ran, I could see the other competitors catching up with me. All of a sudden, I fell down on my knees. A hundr
3、ed pairs of eyes bored into me, watching me _3_ to get up. But no matter how hard I tried, I just could not do it.“No, it cannot end like this. I have to _4_ this race.” I thought to myself. However, the pain from my injury was so unbearable that I felt totally _5_. I really wanted to give up.Out of
4、 despair, I gazed up at the finishing line. Just then, a kind competitor _6_ her hand to me.“Thank you.” I whispered _7_ as I grabbed her hand and she pulled me up.She lent me her shoulder for support, and I _8_ forward. The crowd cheered at this brilliant display of _9_. Together, both of us crosse
5、d the finishing line.Even though I never got the chance to learn her name, I will always remember her as the one who stepped forward to help me when I was in _10_.1. A. tiredB. confusedC. nervousD. regretful2. A. joyB. mightC. troubleD. shame3. A. attemptB. hesitateC. waitD. pretend4. A. organizeB.
6、evaluateC. appreciateD. complete5 A. defeatedB. inspiredC. shockedD. relaxed6. A. wavedB. extendedC. showedD. pointed7. A. proudlyB. cautiouslyC. awkwardlyD. gratefully8. A. movedB. fellC. bentD. looked9. A. partnershipB. sportsmanshipC. leadershipD. friendship10. A. angerB. doubtC. needD. silence第二
7、节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)A阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。When I was seven years old, I caught a cold and had to stay at home. My parents had to work, so my neighbor came over to look after me. She read many different books to me _11_ (patient), including adventures set in
8、ancient times, travel stories, family dramas, historical novels, etc. To my joy, _12_ (listen) to each book made me feel like watching a movie, but better because books gave much more details than movies. She started my interest in reading. Next year, after graduating from college, I _13_ (have) a j
9、ob teaching English. I hope that I can transfer the love of reading to my students.B阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Beijing Olympic Park, also _14_ (know) as the Olympic Green, is located in Chaoyang District, Beijing, with a total land area of 11.59 square kilometers.
10、The famous National Stadium or “Birds Nest” is the centerpiece of the park, _15_ the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics were hosted. The National Aquatics Center or “Water Cube” hosted the swimming, diving and synchronized swimming events. It was transformed _16_ the
11、“Ice Cube” for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and detachable curling tracks were built on the swimming pool to host curling events.C阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。World Environment Day (WED) is a day we all need to put in our _17_ (diary). It hap
12、pens on June 5 every year and should be one of the most important days of the holiday calendar. WED _18_ (create) in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly. The environment wasnt such a big issue back then. But it is one of the hottest topics in the world today. WED helps raise worldwide awaren
13、ess of the threats to our environment. _19_ people can do that day is to start changing lifestyles to reduce their carbon footprint. Many environmental agencies organize events based on different themes each year. These events encourage both governments and local communities to work together _20_ (h
14、andle) environmental problems.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，38分)第一节(共14小题;每小题2分，共28分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ATo help new students, the International Business Institute (IBI) plans to set up a buddy (伙伴) peer support project. The project will help new students meet current students at IBI who c
15、an provide them with some friendly company during their first months in Newcastle and help them with any small problems that they may have.Whats in it for you?We believe that being a buddy will be rewarding in several ways. As a volunteer, it will be personally satisfying to know that you are able t
16、o help new students. It will also help you make contacts that may be valuable in your future academic and professional lives. If you are an overseas student, it will give you another opportunity to practise speaking English.Responsibilities of buddiesTelephone and arrange to make contact with the ne
17、w student.Meet the student and show him/her around the campus and the local area. Answer questions about living in Newcastle and administration procedures at IBI.Arrange to meet the new student one morning or afternoon one weekend early in the semester, and take the student to places that you enjoy
18、in Newcastle.Be prepared to take phone calls from the new student to answer further questions that he/she may have from time to time. Meet to explain information to the new student in person, if required.You will be matched to an individual new student. However, if you have friends who are also budd
19、ies, you might prefer to form a support group together. This would mean that you meet the new students as a group rather than one-on-one.Being a buddy is voluntary. There is no “requirement” to provide assistance beyond the help outlined above.Please note that if you agree to become a peer support b
20、uddy, you will be expected to fulfil your role conscientiously and cheerfully. It will be important to be considerate and reliable so that the student can feel confident in your support.21. According to the passage, what benefit can you get from being a buddy?A. You can learn how to be a confident p
21、erson.B. It is easy for you to find some friendly company.C. You can be rewarded with both money and prizes.D. It may be helpful for your future studies and career.22. As a buddy, you need to _.A. form a support group with other volunteers at IBIB. provide assistance in studying each subject after c
22、lassC meet the new student every morning early in the semesterD. help the new student get familiar with his or her surroundings23. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?A. To introduce campus life for new students.B To attract potential volunteers to be peer supporters.C. To offer an o
23、pportunity to practise speaking English.D. To provide some information about studying overseas.BBorn with severe hearing loss, Li has found her way to communicate with the worldthrough painting.Before learning to paint, Li always felt lonely in a silent world. She knew she was different from her pee
24、rs because she could not hear. But a painting class in primary school opened for her a door to creativity and a way of expression.“I still remember my first mural, which was to help a kindergarten to design and paint its wall,” Li says. “The project made me realize how happy I was immersing myself i
25、nto painting.”To pursue her passion for art, Li went to study advertising design at a vocational and technical school. “Painting brushes can help me create a colorful world in my imagination, telling my thoughts on paper, instead of through voices,” Li said.Graduating from college in 2005, Li got a
26、job as a typist at a public institute. But she could not communicate well with her other colleagues. Her husband understood how she felt because he lost his hearing due to medication when he was 1 year old. He is also an art lover. In March 2016, under her husbands suggestion, Li quit her job and jo
27、ined her husbands company, which specializes in 3D wall and ground paintings.Wall painting is a demanding job because it requires people to work outdoors, whether in extremely cold or hot weather. As all the people are hearing-impaired in their company, communication with clients is the most common
28、challenge that the team faces.Now in many parks and scenic spots, the couple have created large-scale murals and interactive pavement painting that make onlookers a part of the drawings.“My husband and I want to introduce painting to more people like us and help them find their own way to make a liv
29、ing,” Li says. Now Li has an apprentice who just graduated from college. While coaching the newcomer, Li is exploring her own style and hopes to become an illustrator and open her own exhibition one day.“Theyre energetic young people with a passion to create new things, and you can feel that in thei
30、r paintings,” one of their clients said. “Theyre also a professional, dedicated team, often working late into the night on the designs for us.”Li hopes that their stories can encourage more hearing-impaired people to build their own careers and achieve their goals, regardless of how tough it may be.
31、24. According to the passage, the painting class in primary school _.A. started Lis first advertising designB. helped Li find a new way to express herselfC. made Li learn about 3D wall and ground paintingsD. turned Lis dream of opening an exhibition into reality25. What can we know from this passage
32、?A. Li can communicate with her clients easily.B. Li lost her hearing when she was I year old.C. Li and her husband have created many wonderful paintings.D Li and her husband hope to become illustrators in the future.26. To help people with hearing loss, what does Li intend to do?A. Donate money to
33、them.B. Design painting gifts for them.C. Inspire them to create their own careers.D. Support them to complete college education.27. What does the passage mainly tell us?A. One is never too old to learn.B. Failure is the mother of success.C. Accepting what you have makes you happy.D. Nothing is impo
34、ssible to the man who will try.CVast underwater meadows (草甸) of gently waving sea grass cover hundreds of miles up and down the West Coast. These blue-green fields perform a variety of important services. They protect the shoreline from erosion, clear pollutants from the water and provide habitats f
35、or all kinds of marine animals.New research suggests sea grass meadows may also mitigate a serious consequence of greenhouse gas emissions: the steady acidification of ocean waters. The study published in the journal Global Change Biology finds that sea grass forests can raise pH levels in coastal w
36、aters. As they perform photosynthesis (光合作用), they remove carbon dioxide from the water, counteracting the acidifying effect of the gas.“I think we are all very excited about it,” said lead study author Aurora Ricart, a scientist at the Bigelow Laboratory for Marine Sciences.Ocean acidification is a
37、 side effect of rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Some of this CO2 dissolves out of the air and into the sea, causing a chemical reaction that lowers the waters pH. Scientists sometimes refer to it as global warmings “evil twin”an invisible companion to climate change.Ocean acidificati
38、on can have harmful effects on marine organisms like shellfish and coral by preventing them from properly forming the hard shells they need to survive. Its a threat both to natural ecosystems and to shellfish fisheries around the world. The study presents a natural way to address the problem.Researc
39、hers analyzed six years of data from sea grass meadows spanning more than 600 miles off the California coastline. It focused on the common eelgrass, one of the most widespread sea grass species on the West Coast. The authors claim its the largest, most comprehensive study of its kind.According to th
40、e study, sea grass ecosystems can raise pH levels by more than 0.1 unit, equivalent to about a 30% decrease in acidity. The effect isnt constant. It comes in waves and is influenced by temperature, daylight, ocean currents and other factors that affect water chemistry and sea grass photosynthesis ra
41、tes. But the tempering influence on acidification can be lasting, sometimes persisting for up to three weeks at a time. The study also shows that pH is higher in sea grass ecosystems, compared to nearby areas with no sea grass, about 65% of the time.The study didnt investigate the effects of higher
42、pH on marine organisms thats a question for future research. But theres reason to believe these meadows may have a positive influence on shellfish and other ocean animals.28. What can we learn from this passage?A. Sea grass forests can lower pH levels of coastal waters.B. Shellfish and corals are no
43、t affected by ocean acidification.C. Sea grass meadows can help remove pollutants from the sea water.D. The effects of higher pH on marine organisms were investigated in this study.29. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Relieve.B. Present.C. Cause.D. Predict.30.
44、 Paragraph 7 tells us the research _.A. findingsB. processC. questionsD. reflection31. Why does the author write this passage?A. To illustrate the serious situation of climate change.B. To present the living conditions of the underwater meadows.C. To emphasize the importance of research on marine po
45、llution.D. To introduce a natural way to solve the problem of ocean acidification.DWhen special occasions such as birthdays or other big holiday events come around, parents often look for that special toy for their children. But there is a growing understanding that gifts of time and bonding, such a
46、s vacations and other experiences, make better and more lasting gifts for children.Experts agree that gifting children with memorable trips and fun experiences is better for their body and mind, and has corresponding positive impacts on the rest of the family!In a 2017 study that surveyed about 500
47、women between 18 and 93 years old, Dr. Oravecz, a human development and family studies professor at Pennsylvania State University, asked, “Most people feel loved when.” The study showed that the most popular answers had nothing to do with any material item. Dr. Oravecz said, “Our research found that
48、 micro-moments of positivity, like a kind word, a hug with a child or a sympathetic expression, make people feel most loved.”Clinical psychologist Oliver James agrees. He stated that as opposed to toys, details from a trip are more likely to “stick with them for long after the vacation ends.” When families interact in a stress-free environment, this creates warm, generous feelings towards one another, which are likely to be remembered with fondness. Vacations crea
