2023-2024学年河北省省级联测高三上学期8月考试英语试题

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学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________

一、阅读理解

National Museum of Natural History

FIRST FLOOR | EXHIBIT

African Bush Elephant

Learn about the ecology of African elephants, their place in geologic time, and their connections to humans.

Things to Do:

Feel “elephant voices”—the low-frequency voices that elephants use to communicate over distances as long as 10 miles.

Watch a short film of African bush elephants in action. Learn why elephants are called “ecosystem engineers”. SECOND FLOOR | TEMPORARY EXHIBIT

Lights Out: Recovering Our Night Sky

Experience the grandness of a starry night, discover the dark side of artificial lights, and find out how you can reduce light pollution and reconnect with the night sky.

Things to Do:

Look through a ”telescope“ into the past, adjust the skyglow in a famous painting, and see how artificial lights affect mating fireflies.

Find dark-sky sites around the world—there may be one near you! FIRST FLOOR | TEMPORARY EXHIBIT

Sea Monsters Unearthed: Life in Angola’s Ancient Seas

Get up close to the fossil remains of giant reptiles—mosasaurs(沧龙)and sea turtles—that once ruled the sea off the coast of West Africa 88—66 million years ago.

Things to Do:

Touch the teeth of a shell-crushing mosasaur.

Compare Angola’s ancient ocean ecosystems with today’s in a spinner interactive. Take a photo of yourself with a massive mosasaur that’s ready to bite. SECOND FLOOR | EXPERIENCE

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The Garden Lounge

Relax and recharge among an indoor garden of live plants. Things to Do:

Play a sliding-door interactive game to learn how seeds spread. Charge your mobile device.

Relax, breathe in deeply and sit for a while! 1．What can you learn if visiting African Bush Elephant? A．Whether elephants pose threats to humans. B．What elephants communicate in their voices. C．Why elephants prefer to live in bushes. D．How elephants improve ecosystems. 2．Which exhibit is involved with light pollution? A．African Bush Elephant. C．Sea Monsters Unearthed.

3．Where is this text probably taken from? A．A diary entry. C．A holiday plan.

I was living with my grandparents at the time. Our grandparents had recently retired. While they’d managed to save enough to buy a home, they were short on living expenses.

So, our grandfather took a job as doorkeeper of the Java school building. Keeping the entire building clean was a stressful job for one man. Realizing this, I began helping him after school, sweeping rooms and emptying waste baskets, for a small’ wage.

When winter arrived, he fired up the school’s furnace(火炉). He quickly realized how difficult it had become for him to shovel(铲)the huge pile of coal chips required to fill in the furnace. I volunteered to take on that job, a commitment that required me to set my alarm clock an hour earlier each morning. I’d go over to the school, and shovel a half ton of coal, enough to keep the fire burning for 24 hours. After finishing that task, I’d go home, change clothes, and eat breakfast. Then I’d head back to school, always at the last minute.

It was during those morning rushes to school that I discovered my superpower. On two mornings, at the very instant I stepped onto the sidewalk in front of the school, the first bell rang. That was the signal for students to head to class. This astonishing coincidence caused

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B．A brochure. D．A science report.

B．Recovering Our Night Sky. D．The Garden Lounge.

me to improve my precision. I carefully planned each phase of my morning activity. I paced myself. Often I’d step onto the school’s sidewalk just as the first bell rang. This accomplishment gave me enormous pride—and some strange feelings.

Decades later, at a school reunion, I happened to meet Harold Spiry, who had been in charge of ringing the bell by pressing a button in his office. I couldn’t resist boasting(吹嘘). I told Mr. Spiry about how well I had ordered my complex morning work back then, how my timing had been faultless. ”Oh that, “ he said. ”Do you recall that my office windows looked out over the front of the building? I often saw you coming. And when you hit the sidewalk, I’d ring the bell.“

4．What does the underlined word ”this“ refer to? A．Grandparents’ lack of living expenses. B．Granddad’s retiring as a doorkeeper. C．Grandparents’ saving money to buy a house. D．Granddad’s hardships in cleaning the whole building. 5．Why did the author get up earlier every morning? A．To avoid being late for school. C．To fill coal into the school’s furnace.

B．To help his granddad clean classrooms. D．To volunteer to empty waste baskets.

6．What talent did the author find about himself? A．He had the ability to be on time. C．He could do things at his own pace.

B．He was good at morning activities. D．He could fire up the furnace alone.

7．How would the author feel after hearing what Harold Spiry said? A．Proud. C．Cautious.

For the first time, astronomers have caught a star in the act of eating a planet. The star known as ZTF SLRN-2020, exists approximately 12,000 light years away in our galaxy.

“For decades, we’ve been able to see the before and after,” says study leader Kishalay De. “Before, when the planets are still orbiting very close to their star, and after, when a planet has already been swallowed up, and the star is giant. What we were missing was catching the star in the act, where you have a planet going through this fate in real time. That’s what makes this discovery really exciting.”

In 2020, De was studying data, hoping to find evidence of two stars combining with

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B．Surprised. D．Regretful.

each other. This usually results in bursts of light thousands of times brighter than the stars themselves. But one shining star De discovered was much dimmer (黯淡的), only 100 times brighter. Also, the crash of two stars usually produces hot gas. However, this one was surrounded by dust molecules (分子). De wondered if he had detected a star swallowing a planet.

He and his team spent the next two years examining similar data. NASA provided the final piece of evidence they needed. The images allowed them to confirm that the molecules were traces of a star eating its planet. The scientists said that as the planet was being swallowed, it displaced hot gas from the star. The gas then cooled and created dust. Pieces of the planet also blew away from the star, producing more dust.

Some scientists believe Earth will also be consumed by the Sun in about five billion years. But Mansi Kasliwal, a professor, says humans will not be around then. The increasing heat from the expanding Sun will evaporate (使蒸发) all the water from Earth long before it gets close enough to swallow it, making it uninhabitable. Smadar Naoz, an astronomer, agrees that the Earth’s water sources will dry up. “Whether or not the Sun will swallow the Earth is quite controversial,” she says. “But it wouldn’t matter because it will no longer be our beautiful Earth with an atmosphere and oceans.” 8．What fate does De think the planet is undergoing? A．It is being swallowed. C．It is becoming larger.

B．It is being abandoned. D．It is growing older.

9．What is the evidence of a star eating its planet? A．Hot gas. C．Pieces of a planet.

B．Dust molecules. D．Bursts of brighter light.

10．What do Mansi Kasliwal and Smadar Naoz agree with each other?

A．The Earth will be eaten by the Sun. C．The water on Earth will disappear. 11．What might be the best title for the text?

A．Scientists Make an Unusual Discovery B．Stars and Planets Are Born and Die C．The Earth Will Not Be Eaten by the Sun D．Astronomers Detect a Star Swallowing a Planet

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B．Humans will move to another planet. D．The Earth will become more beautiful.

Scientists have invented a new way to make electricity. Humidity (湿气) in the air is what helps create the electricity, Since the new device generates electricity from the air, the scientists call it “Air-gen”.

The new device is very small and very simple, In it, water molecules from the air move through tiny holes from the upper part of a material down into the lower part of the material. The holes are the key. The material has lots of teeny-tiny holes called “nanopores”, which are 100 nanometers (纳米) across, That’s about 1. 000 times thinner than the width of a human hair. As the water molecules work their way through the nanopores, they upset the electrical balance between the upper and lower parts of the material, leaving the upper part with a greater charge. This “imbalance” between the two parts is what creates the electricity.

Currently, the device only makes a small amount of electricity-enough to power a small sensor. But in lab tests, the Air-gen, which is a little bigger than a fingernail, produced that electricity all day and all night for a week, powered by nothing but the air.

Scientists have tried to make electricity from humidity before, but those methods didn’t work for long, or were expensive to make. But in 2020, Dr. Yao and his team found a way of getting electricity from humidity using special “nanowires” made from bacteria and later made the key discovery of the Air-gen: almost any material can create electricity in this way as long as it has nanopores of the right size.

They are hopeful that the Air-gen will become an important green energy source. But some scientists have suggested that it might be hard for the Air-gen to create enough electricity to really make a difference—especially compared to power sources like solar energy.

Because the device is so thin, Dr. Yao and his team believe that many Air-gen layers could be piled on top of each other to create more electricity without taking up more space. Dr. Yao says, “What I envision is that sometime in the future, we can get clean electricity wherever we go.”

12．What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．How thin nanopores actually are. C．It is expensive to make now. 13．What can we learn about the Air-gen?

A．It can produce electricity 24/7. B．It is like a fingernail in shape.

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B．What role water molecules play. D．It can provide power for a house.

C．It is expensive to make now. D．It can provide power for a house. 14．What do scientists expect about the Air-gen?

A．It’s a technology for charging electricity. B．It’s a mobile device for convenience. C．It’s a source of green energy.

D．It’s a replacement of solar energy.

15．What does the underlined word ”envision“ in the last paragraph mean?

A．Invent. C．Design.

B．Imagine. D．Suspect.

二、七选五

Diving made my world bigger. 16 It took me three years and three tries to get certified, but I’m glad I persisted.

Learning to dive is a lot like learning to drive a car: You study the theory, practice with an instructor, and become qualified. From there, proficiency (熟练) depends on how often you dive, further training, and your own self-reliance. Regardless of your goals, diving is more accessible and wondrous than I ever imagined. 17

But not everyone wants to or can dive, and that’s fair enough. Whether you’re a snorkeler (潜水员), surfer, or sailor or you simply enjoy dipping your toes into the sea while on holiday, you can still be aware of the life unfolding under that glittering blue cover and help protect it.

18 Experts urge that at least 30 percent be protected to safeguard marine ecosystems, which in turn will help protect our health and well-being. The ocean supplies more than half our oxygen, absorbs carbon dioxide, regulates our climate, and supports much of the world’s economy. We need it a lot more than it needs us.

Take Florida, for example, it’s bordered by North America’s only living coral barrier reef (礁石) and the third largest in the world. 19 It is also essential to its economy, generating an estimated $1.1 billion annually in tourism. The reef protects the coastline, too, since healthy coral reefs absorb 97 percent of a wave’s energy.

A study has found that 70 percent of Florida’s coral reefs are experiencing a net loss of reef habitat. Exactly facing these concerns is what I mean by seeing the sea — the good, the bad, the important. 20 We can use it to inform our choices, from traveling more

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carefully, to examining how we run our businesses. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. The ocean is a remarkable teacher, and it’s never too late to start learning.

A．Knowledge is power.

B．I didn’t take to diving immediately. C．So I’d encourage anyone to give it a try. D．Adventure sometimes involves pushing limits. E．Marine life needs a safe ecological environment. F．The reef is home to more than 500 species of fish.

G．Right now, less than 3 percent of the ocean is considered highly protected.

三、完形填空

Most artists have to wait decades for their talents to be recognized. Some, like Dutch painter Van Gogh, only achieve 21 after they die. But this is not the 22 for Andres Valencia. The 11-year-old boy has already 23 millions selling his contemporary paintings to art collectors. Andres’ parents are art lovers and collectors. They began 24 Andres to modern paintings when he was just a kid. The young boy soon began 25 famous artworks with great accuracy. His father, Lupe, says, “When he was 4 or 5, my wife and I would 26 him paint and do sketches(素描), and we were really surprised at what he would do.” By age six, the 27 artist was selling his watercolor paintings to family and friends for $20 a piece. Over time. Andres began creating large-scale paintings with a 28 of oil stick and oil and acrylic paints. His masterpieces were all 29 contemporary artists like Picasso. Bernie Chase, a family friend and owner of an art gallery, recognized Andres’ 30 from the start. He bought the young boy’s artwork every time he 31 and even paid $5,000 for one. In 2022, the young boy held his first 32 at Chase’s gallery. The 35 paintings 33 were sold for between $50,000 and $125,000 each. When not painting, Andres is a 34 fifth-grader with math homework. “My son is an artist, but he is a 35 first.” His mother said. “He is a child, not a celebrity.” 21．A．victory B．progress C．fame D．effect 试卷第7页，共11页

22．A．case 23．A．wasted 24．A．showing 25．A．learning 26．A．watch 27．A．generous 28．A．variety 29．A．attached to 30．A．gift 31．A．discovered 32．A．ceremony 33．A．marked 34．A．regular 35．A．millionaire

B．model B．paid B．leading B．appreciating B．make B．ambitious B．sort B．aimed at B．courage B．visited B．celebration B．restored B．wise B．kid

C．lesson C．spent C．exposing C．analyzing C．help C．honest C．mixture C．recognized as C．effort C．admired C．exhibition C．framed C．hardworking C．genius

D．honor D．earned D．adapting D．copying D．find D．brave D．system D．impacted by D．intelligence D．analyzed D．party D．displayed D．naughty D．master

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。

In Changping District, 30 kilometers north of Beijing, there is a tomb area that covers about 120 square kilometers. The tomb of the Ming Emperor Zhu Di 36 the tombs of the other 12 emperors were built here. It is called the “Thirteen Ming Tombs” and 37 (list) as a World Heritage Site in 2003.

At present, there are four scenic spots open 38 the public. Changling Tomb was built in 1409 and is one of the best 39 (preserve) tombs of the Ming emperors. In particular, the Ling Si Hall, 40 the rituals(典礼)are held, is a treasure of ancient architecture. At present, there is an exhibition of the 41 (fine) unearthed cultural relics from the Dingling Tomb in the hall.

Dingling Tomb, the joint tomb of Zhu Yijun and his two empresses, 42 (be) the first imperial tomb in China to be excavated (发掘) according to the archaeological plan. The architecture of the underground palace of Dingling Tomb is deep and unique. A total of about 3,000 pieces of precious cultural relics, such as the emperor’s and empress’ crowns and gold and silver 43 (article), have been unearthed, 44 (provide) rare physical

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materials for the study of the history of the Ming Dynasty. Zhaoling Tomb is a 45 (full) restored tomb according to the old site of the Ming Dynasty, which is magnificent with high pines and glorious halls.

五、邀请信

46．假定你是李华，你计划邀请交换生Mark本周末到市图书馆听一场关于人工智能在中国未来发展前景的报告。内容包括： 1. 发出邀约； 2. 介绍安排。 注意：

1. 词数80左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mark,

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Yours, Li Hua

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。

I went to a grocery store for candy that afternoon. Honestly speaking, it was out of my way and out of the circle that I lived my life within. But it was meant for me to be there at this particular time.

After selecting my items, I went to the checkout line. I noticed a young woman in the line in front of me. Her clothes were worn out, and she looked so tired. She had a toddler (学步儿童) who could not have been more than three and a newborn who was just a few weeks

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old. The toddler was running and jumping around just like toddlers do. The baby was crying. My heart went out to her. I had been in her shoes with my own two sons.

She managed to get her groceries on the conveyor belt during all the chaos of her kids, and the clerk started checking out her items. As I stood behind her, I noticed that she was losing patience with her kids but didn’t know what to do. She was trying to balance both tasks without causing a huge disruption.

The line behind me continued to snake its way into an aisle (过道). The pressure was growing. As I watched her, I realized that the young woman was looking at a few items and trying to decide what she needed to put back. The people in line behind me were getting impatient and annoyed that she was holding them up even more now. The dancing toddler and screaming baby just added to the stress of her situation.

I touched her on the arm and asked her a simple question, ”Honey, do you need these items for your children?“

”Yes, ma’am, but I don’t have enough on my card to pay for them. I need them for Thanksgiving.“ My heart broke for this mama. ”Ring up those groceries for her,“ I said to the clerk. ”What?“ the clerk asked. 注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右;

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

“Ring up the rest of her groceries.” I said to the clerk.

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I said to the young woman, “I’ll take a hug! ”

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