2022-2023學(xué)年山東省德州市高三（上）期末英語試卷

第一部分 閱讀理解 第一節(jié) 閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。

• 1．This year's favorite books offer a mixture of advice on how to create a happier and more compassionate society through shifting our worldview and improving our social interactions.
     Bittersweet
     Writer Susan Cain describes bittersweet feelings as "a tendency to states of longing and sorrow and a curious joy at the beauty of the world".Embracing these emotions can make our lives more meaningful.Such feelings can create motivation to reach a renewed sense of purpose.While sometimes unpleasant，they can spur spiritual growth and foster our connection with others.
     Platonic
     "Friendships are wrongly undervalued in our society，" writes psychologist Marisa Franco.It's friendships that provide us with a great sense of belonging and happiness.Her book shows us how to go about it-by reaching out，offering affection and generosity.Franco gives practical guidance on how to manage psychological blocks to friendship，paving the way to deeper relationships.
     Happier Hour
     Many people feel they don't have enough hours to do everything they'd like to do.But researcher Cassie Holmes shows why this attitude is wrong-headed.She encourages us to evaluate our current use of free time and how much pleasure we get from our activities.Then，she offers evidence-based tips on how to use time more wisely-by lessening technology use，developing relationships and experiencing gratitude.
     The Secret Life of Secrets
     Is keeping a secret a bad thing？In professor Michael Slepian's book， "People don't like to be alone with their thoughts，and having a secret can cause feelings of isolation and uncertainty." Therefore，it's probably good to find a different way to cope，like telling your trusting friends.Slepian offers tips on how to decide whether to keep or reveal a secret to avoid harming relationships.
  
  （1）What does Susan Cain try to convince us in her book？

  
  A．Bitter feelings can change into sweet ones.
  B．Unpleasant emotion blocks our mental growth.
  C．Accepting sorrow and happiness makes us whole.
  D．A sense of longing makes the beauty of the world.
  （2）Which book interests those who have trouble managing time？

  
  A．Bittersweet.
  B．Platonic.
  C．Happier Hour.
  D．The Secret Life of Secrets.
  （3）What aspect do Platonic and The Secret Life of Secrets both involve？

  
  A．Pursuing wealth and health.
  B．Reading to stop isolation of life.
  C．Revealing a secret for stable friendship.
  D．Developing interpersonal relationships.
  組卷：3引用：2難度：0.5

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• 2．Mercy Baggs is reflecting on her future."Should I live to 95，I would do another parachute jump，"she says.She first jumped when she was 77 in honor of her achievements as mayor of the Wiltshire town of Calne.Then she jumped again last March，a day before her 90th birthday，to raise funds for Wiltshire air ambulance.
  ?"This is the thrill of it，"she says."You go up，and then that door opens and the wind starts to come through.You free-fall for a long time."She has always enjoyed risks since she was a child，when people used to look down on her.But nobody does now.
  ?As a child，she lived in poverty and also went through ups and downs，"I am very sensitive to people who are more unfortunate，"Baggs says.As a young adult，she joined the British Transport Commission police，but dealing with children who couldn't find their parents was too much to bear."I knew what they were going through.I like kids.I really do."Later she left the police and worked in Wiltshire council.But no doubt her childhood fed into her actions as a councillor，and later mayor in Calne，where she helped to set up a drop-in centre for young people.The drop-in was one of the causes she raised money for with that first leap out of the plane.
  ?But why a parachute jump？At the time，her late husband，John，was ill with bowel cancer.He said，"I do wish you wouldn't do it."She said，"John，it's life.I've got to do something."
  ?Baggs has never been fazed by ageing.She says that she wanted to show that you don't have to sit on your backside knitting or watching television all the time.There's a world out jye.ai.There's a life out there，She hopes for at least one more skydive，maybe a go on a 100 mph zip wire and"a peaceful end".
  
  （1）Why did Mercy Baggs make her first parachute jump？

  
  A．To celebrate her 90 h birthday.
  B．To make others look up to her.
  C．To raise funds for an air ambulance.
  D．To mark her term of office as mayor.
  （2）What impact did her childhood experiences make on her career？

  
  A．She did parachute jumps as a part-time job.
  B．She showed great concern for unlucky children.
  C．She found it very tough to work with young people.
  D．She left the drop-in centre and prepared a run for mayor.
  （3）What does the underlined word"fazed"mean in the last paragraph？

  
  A．Disturbed.
  B．Abandoned.
  C．Witnessed.
  D．Embarrassed.
  （4）What does Baggs intend to convey with one more jump？

  
  A．It is never too old to learn.
  B．Enjoy life with her family.
  C．Failure is the mother of success.
  D．Be brave to face challenges in life.
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.3

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• 3．An increasingly popular way of eating called reducetarianism may sound like a new weight loss trend.But that's not the goal；instead，reducetarianism is about cutting down the amount of meat you eat and making small changes that are healthy for you and the planet."But the vast majority don't want to go vegan"，says Brian Kateman，co-founder of the Reducetarian Foundation.So he has a simple message for us："Don't let perfection be the enemy of the good."Compared with a vegetarian，reducetariansm take a more flexible approach that acknowledges challenges of giving up meat entirely but still limits meat when possible.
  ?The opposite side of eating less meat is eating more plant foods.Animal products often replace fresh fruits，vegetables and whole grains，leading to lack of nutrients from them.A more plant-based diet can help lower the risk of health problems including heart disease，colon cancer，and obesity.And research shows the climate toll from raising plant-based foods is less than that caused by animal-based foods.This is largely because it takes much more land，water，and other resources to produce a pound of meat than plant protein，says Dana Ellis，a dietitian.
  ?The type of meat you buy matters too.Grass-fed meat-from animals raised without antibiotics（抗生素）-tend to be the more sustainable options.By grazing，cows encourage grass growth and nutrient turnover in the soil，which may help offset cattle's climate impact，according to a study published in 2021.
  ?Looking for local produce that requires no air transport and cutting down the food waste are also significant aspects of being a reducetarian.The message of reducetarianism is that you don't have to be perfect to help yourself and the planet by making small changes in how you eat and shop for food.And that's something we all can accomplish.
  
  （1）What does reducetarianism refer to？

  
  A．A novel weight loss trend.
  B．A healthy diet with little meat.
  C．An idea of accepting imperfection.
  D．An approach to being a vegetarian.
  （2）Why should eating more plant foods be encouraged？

  
  A．It helps to free people from diseases.
  B．It guarantees all the nutrients needed.
  C．It allows people to obtain more protein.
  D．It causes less damage to the environment.
  （3）Who is more likely to be a reducetarian according to the passage？

  
  A．A meat lover
  B．A cow raiser.
  C．A keen environmentalist.
  D．A devoted vegetarian.
  （4）What conclusion can be drawn from the last paragraph？

  
  A．Local produce can offer more nutrition.
  B．Reducetarianism is something imperfect.
  C．Any amount of food waste should be avoided.
  D．Small changes in diet better man and the earth.
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.3

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第三部分 寫作 第一節(jié)應(yīng)用文寫作

• 8．假定你是李華，在生日前夕收到英國筆友George的祝福郵件。請你給George寫一封回信。
  內(nèi)容包括：
  （1）表達(dá)感謝；
  （2）分享生日愿望；
  （3）邀請他線上參加生日聚會(huì)。
  注意：
  （1）寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右；
  （2）請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
  Dear George，
                                 
  Yours，
  Li Hua
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5

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第二節(jié) 讀后續(xù)寫

• 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，使其構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
  ?It was the worst day ever.In fact，that's what we named it，all caps：WVORST DAY EVER.The exact date was March 19，2007，and I'll never forget it.
  ?The day began as usual.My husband，Alan，a manager working for a national restaurant chain，entered his office in our home to participate in conference calls.From my spot in the kitchen，I could overhear his conversation with his boss.It turned out that my fears were confirmed.Alan's position had been dismissed.I hugged my husband as my heart sank.What were we going to do？Would we lose our house if we couldn't afford to pay our mortgage（按揭貸款）？"We'll be fine，"he said."I know，"I responded.But，frankly，neither of us was very convincing.
  ?I wanted to crawl back in bed and pull the covers over my head，but I had to go to work.So，I quickly showered，dressed，and made my way to work.It was a few hours into my shift when I received a call from the doctor's office."You have cancer，"he stated."What？""It sounded like something completely ridiculous，since I was a positive and healthy runner.That day I forgot how I arrived home.
  ?I thought about how wonderful things had been up until this day.Alan and I had enjoyed a happy life in our lovely suburban home.We loved our jobs，traveling and fancy dinners.It was all too good to last，I thought.Now it's time to pay back for all those amazing years.I imagined hospital beds，my bad head and worse.I prepared myself for a future of coping（應(yīng)對），or no future at all.
  ?I cried and Alan held me in his arms."Someday in the future，we're going to write about today，"he whispered in my ear，"and we'll call it Worst Day Ever."
  注意：
  （1）續(xù)寫詞數(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。
     In the following days，we both got right to work.                    
     After several months，our hard work eventually paid off.                  
  組卷：2引用：2難度：0.5

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