2023届浙江省宁波市高三上学期一模考试英语试题听力.docx

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1、宁波市2022学年第一学期高考与选考模拟考试英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面.5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从?中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对 话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读遍。1. .What does the woman recommend the man to buy?A. Some teabags. B. A teacup. C. A teapot.2. What happens to the mans phone?A. Its lost again.B. Il

2、s too old to update the system.C. It needs more money for a data package.3. What does the woman care most about the bookshelf?A. The height. B. The size. C. The color.4. How does the man usually get to work?A. By bus. B. By car. C. By train.5. Whats the problem with the womans computer according to

3、the man?A. Its fan is broken. B. Its quite old. C. Its （oo dirty.第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答 时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。6. Why is the woman so upset with the man?A. He got lost in the forest.B. He didnt fo

4、llow her advice.C. He didnt bring proper clothing.7. What are the speakers doing?A. Building a bridge.B. Climbing a mountain.C. Lzooking for directions.听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Driver and passenger.B. Mother and son.C. Doctor and patient.9. How do

5、es the man sound?A. Rude. B. Calm. C. Friendly.10. Which city will the woman visit next week?A. New York. B. London. C. Toronto.听下面一段对话，回答第II至13题。11. How many questions did the woman answer?A. Four. B. Five. C. Eight.12. What did the speakers just do?A. A competition.B. Some homework.C. A test.13. W

6、hich subject are the speakers discussing?A. History. B. English. C. Maths.听下面一段对话，回答第14至17题。14. How docs the woman feel about the recycling rules?A. Confused. B. Confident. C. Content.15. Which items will be regarded as general waste?B.Envclops B.EnvelopsC. Bottles.16. What is the problem with the p

7、late?A. Ils too big.B. It cant be recycled.C. It hasnt been washed.17. When is the recycling collected?A. On Monday.B. On Tuesday.C. On Wednesday.听下面一段独白，回答第18至20题。18. What is required to learn to play the piano?A. Deep passion.B. High attention.C. Strong muscles.19. Why do musician do well on intel

8、ligence tests?A. They learn effectively.B. They understand theory easily.C. They finish the test individually.20. What is the disadvantage of playing chess?A. It lacks cooperation.B. It costs a lot of time.C. It requires high intelligence.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B

9、、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。With a world full of fascinating destinations, choosing the perfect vacation spot can present a challenge. Use these recommendations to make your travel bucket list.ParisThe magnetic City draws visitors from around the globe to see iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower and the Lou

10、vre. But what travelers really love are the old-fashioned cafes, lively markets and trendy shopping districts. Get lost wandering along the charming streets, or relax on (he banks of the Seine for hours. If youre up for a quick daytrip, head to the Palace of Versailles, which offers guided and self-

11、guided tours of the estate.South IslandNew Zealands South Island brims with magnificent landscape at every turn. Here, you can admire the mountains of Fiordland National Park. At night,journey to (he Mount John Observatory to gaze at the starry skies. You can also satisfy yourself in Queenstown (a f

12、avorite destination among bungee jumpers), sample delicious wine in the Marlborough region or explore New Zealands most accessible glaciers on the islands west coast.Bora BoraHere, in this small French Polynesian island, youll find picturesque beaches, appealing jungles and luxurious resorts. The is

13、lands extinct volcano, Mount Otemanu, makes a challenging hike, and the friendly Bora Bora locals can help you catch a glimpse of the islands best sights. Although a trip to Bora Bora is very expensive, most travelers say its worth every penny.Grand CanyonThe Grand Canyon offers plenty of outdoor ac

14、tivities for everyone from day-trippers to adventure junkies. Hike along the national parks popular Rim and Bright Angel trails for exceptional views, experience a rafting trip down the Colorado River or view the dramatic Arizona landscape from above during a helicopter tour. If youre feeling especi

15、ally daring, sign up for skydiving above the canyon.21. Which of the following destinations is a paradise for shopping lovers?A. Paris. B. South Island. C. Bora Bora. D. Grand Canyon.22. What do South Island and Grand Canyon have in common?A. They both offer travelers a fantastic island view.B. They

16、 both allow travelers to experience adventures.C. They both allow travelers to stay with local families.D. They both offer travelers chances to observe the sky.23. This text is mainly intended for.A. tourist guidesB. magazine editorsC. fashion designers D. vacation plannersBSix months ago, 28-year-o

17、ld Danny Wallace, who earns his living as a TV comic and ideas man, had a great idea. What if he started his own country and invited anyone who wanted to join him (o become a citizen? So, naming himself King Danny I and declaring his one-bedroom flat in East London an independent state, he set about

18、 taking the necessary steps to make his dream come true. He even documented his progress in his BBC2 series How To Start Ybur Own Country, which comes to the end of its six-week run on Wednesday.Over the six weeks, Danny explored the possibilities of forming his own country. The first thing on his a

19、genda was to hand in his Declaration of Independence to the prime minister. With this out of the way, he was free to start thinking about writing a constitution and setting up a government. Then he was off lo design his own flag and record his own national anthem and even got someone to design possi

20、ble postage stamps of his country, with his face on them!The final thing Danny had lo do was lo find a name for his country. At his request, citizens sent in thousands of suggestions as to what this new country could be called. Ideas ranged from Flatland to Wallaceland! But, in the end, the final se

21、lection came down to just two: Home or Lovely. Aiming to become the most democratic democracy in (he world where its citizens have the opportunity to enjoy equality, King Danny achieved a world first and let the people decide. Lovely finally stood out.Whether the country will continue to grow will v

22、ery much depend on how busy its creator is. And, as Danny Wallace is much in demand for several other TV projects, it might fall to other members of his government to keep things running. But with elections promised every six months, the creation of the University of Lovely and several sporting even

23、ts planned over the coming weeks, there arc plenty of activities to keep the citizens of Lovely occupied for quite a while yet.24. What does Danny Wallaces great idea” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. Making a documentary.B. Founding a new country.C. Owning an independent state.D. Choosing actors for a TV

24、 show.25. Whats crucial to canying out Dannys great idea?A. Drafting a constitution.B. Getting official approval.C. Analyzing the possibilities.D. Composing a national anthem.26. What can be inferred from the final decision on the name Lovely?A. Lovely beat Home in the final selection.B. The world i

25、s created by ordinary people.C. The citizens rights of a country are respected.D. Lovely signals the successful rule of King Danny.27. Whats mainly discussed in the last paragraph?A. The future of Lovely.B. The life of the citizens.C. The daily routine of Danny Wallace.D. The establishment of the Un

26、iversity of Lovely.CIf, like me, youre the kind of person who finds it hard to make decisions, then Malcolm Gladwells Blink might just be the book you have been waiting for. Because Blink is all about rapid cognitionthat is, (hosemoments when we make snap judgements, for example, when meeting someon

27、e for the first time or looking at something were thinking of buying.He analyses exactly what goes on in our heads when we make split-second decisions and compares this to the thought processes involved when we take longer to come to a decision. Interestingly he claims that, There arc lots of situat

28、ions - particularly at times of high pressure and stress - when fortunately haste does not make waste.Whal makes Blink a really interesting read is the number of stories that Gladwell includes to support his theories. One such story involves doctors in the Emergency Room at Cook County Hospital in C

29、hicago. After told to change (he way of diagnoses (诊断)，instead of asking for information such as the patients age and weight and medical history, they were going to focus only on the patients blood pressure. And now Cook County is one of the best places in the US at diagnosing chest pain.Of course,

30、(here are occasions when we leap to the wrong conclusion. In his research, Gladwell discovered that almost all the CEOs of the top companies in the US arc tall. There is no actual relationship between height and intelligence, but for some reason, corporations overwhelmingly choose tall people for le

31、adership roles. There is something going on in the first few seconds of meeting a (all person which makes us think of that person as an effective leader, which unfortunately stops us from making an informed decision.All in all, Blink is a fascinating study on an activity that we all do several times

32、 a day. Read it and make better decisions.28. What does the underlined word “snap” in the first paragraph mean?A. Instant. B. Decisive. C. Hesitant D. Important.29. How were doctors at Cook County Hospital able to make better diagnoses?A. By obtaining the patients medical history.B. By basing diagno

33、ses on patients blood pressure.C. By abandoning regular ways of diagnosing patients.D. By inquiring about current health condition of the patients.30. What does the author suggest by mentioning leadership roles of tall people?A. Tall people （end （o be capable leaders.B. A persons height and intellig

34、ence arc closely related.C. CEOs of top companies usually draw right conclusions.D. The first impression of a person can result in bad judgement.31. What is the purpose of the text?A. To honor a writer.B. To recommend a book.C. To introduce a research.D. To explain a phenomenon.DAeronautics （航空学）spe

35、cialists froin the University of South Australia spent months studying （he dragonflys flight, creating 3D models from digital images, to build a winged drone （无人机）.Study leader Javaan Chahl believes that winged drones based on the dragonflys shape and movement will simply be more flexible and energy

36、 efficient.Chahls team used a special photography technique to classify the wing shapes of 75 different dragonfly species from museum collections. Their wings are long, light and hard. Plus, their long bodies give them excellent stability and balance, making it possible for winged drones to deliver

37、awkward loads and undertake long obsenation missions.Investigating the way that dragonflies remain stable during flight actually reveals the techniques they use to get ihemselves out of tricky situations. Dragonflies are found to be able to perform upside-down backilips to regain balance and normal

38、flight, when they find themselves upside down mid-air. This special skill can even be performed while dragonflies are unconscious, meaning it is a passive stability mechanism similar in concept to planes that are designed to glide to safety with their engines turned off. Engineers are looking to cop

39、y dragonfly wings to create safer drones that can right themselves.Of course, not all attempts to build dragonfly-like drones are successful. TechJets air vehicle was supposed to operate as an aerial camera, observation and security drone, but it failed before production got underway. Similarly, Ins

40、ectothopter, an American dragonfly spy drone built in the 1970 s was deserted.Yet the principles behind winged drones arc solid. In fact, NASA has settled on a nuclcar-powcrcd autonomous craft called Dragonfly to explore the surface of Saturns moon Titan in 2034. NASAs project is actually an air veh

41、icle, rather than a winged drone, but engineers are still convinced they can crack the code of natures most gifted flying insect and revolutionize unmanned flight along the way.32. Why did aeronautics specialists spend months studying the dragonflys flight?A. To build 3D models from digital images.B

42、. To make winged drones modelled after it.C. To clarify the flexibility and efficiency of drones.D. To display the shape and movement of （he dragonfly.33. The special skill of dragonflies is their ability to.A. glide to safetyB. avoid tricky situationsC. perform observation tasks D. adjust themselve

43、s to stay stableWhat is （he authors attitude towards winged drones?A. Skeptical. B. Uncertain. C. Supportive. D. Conservative.34. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Winged Drones: Still a Long Way to GoB. Javaan Chahl: An Innovative Leader of AeronauticsC. A Dragonflys Flying Technique: P

44、erfect for DronesD. The Code of Nature: A Solution to NASAs Space Exploration 第二节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Around the world, people are realizing the significant problems caused by plastic waste. In the last 65 years, wc have become increasingly dependent on plast

45、ic. Its easy to understand why: its cheap to produce, light - therefore easy and cheap to transport - and incredibly strong and durable. 36一One popular solution to the problem is to prohibit single use plastics. In the British supermarkets, shoppers arc encouraged to make more cnvironmcntaliy-fricnd

46、ly choices in packing and transporting their food. _37_ Some governments have even promised to ban the use of single-use plastic altogether by the not-too-distant future.However, such plans may not be beneficial to eliminate (消除)the use of single-use plastic altogether. _38_ This is not just because

47、 of its low cost. Its also because infection and cross-contamination (交叉感染)are minimized. Plastic packaging is also crucial in the food industry. 1( ensures that food is safe for consumers.Another issue is that alternative materials to plastic are often more environmentally harmful than plastic. Tak

48、e paper bags, for example. 39 The process requires cutting trees, the emission of greenhouse gases and the production of poisonous chemical waste. Even more pollution is created when paper bags break down.Clearly there is a need to reduce plastic waste and its impact on the environment. _40_ Industries that rely on single-use plastics for peoples health and safety must be considered. Moreover, alternative materials must be evaluated strictly regarding their own environmental impact.A. But its these advantag