天津市和平区2023-2024 学年度第一学期高三年级期末质量调查
英语试卷
卷I（共 115 分）
注意事项：
1. 答第I 卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。
2. 选出答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应的题目的答案标号涂黑, 如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净
后, 再填涂其它答案。
第一部分：听力（共两节, 满分 20 分）
第一节（共5 小题；每小题1分, 满分5 分）
听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳
选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你将有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅
读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is the woman working now?
A. In a company. B. In a bank. C. In a law firm.
2. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and secretary. C. Seller and customer.
3. What does the woman think of Christie's?
A. It's too expensive. B. It's too far away. C. It's too crowded.
4. What will the man do for the woman?
A. Renew two books. B. Return two books. C. Borrow two books.
5. Why is the man upset?
A. He missed his plane. B. He had a traffic accident. C. He failed to find a place to park.
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1. 5分, 满分 15 分）
听下面几段对话或独白。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, 并标在试卷的相应位置, 听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各小题,
每小题5 秒钟；听完后, 各小题给出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 至第8 小题。
6. Why was the girl unwilling to answer her dad's question?
A. She was anxious to leave.
B. She didn't get the report card.
C. She didn't do well in some classes.
7. For which class did the girl NOT hand in her homework?
A. French. B. English. C. Math.
8. Who is Mr. Jones?
A. An English teacher. B. A history teacher. C. A math teacher.
听下面一段对话, 回答第9 至第 11 小题。
9. How long did the woman think John would stay in Italy?
A. Two weeks. B. Two months. C. Two years.
10. Why was Marco eager to learn English?
A. He planned a trip to England.
B. He had business with Americans.
C. He was interested in American culture.
11. Where does this conversation most probably take place?
A. In America. B. In England. C. In Italy.
听下面一段独白, 回答第 12 至第 15 小题。
12. Who is Jim Brown?
A. The organizer of the program.
B. A participant of the course.
C. An experienced climber.
13. Why are the students encouraged to join the program?
A. To have a wonderful adventure.
B. To better their climbing skills.
C. To try some new equipment.
14. How many people can be admitted into the program?
A. 20. B. 25. C. 30.
15. How can the students register for the program?
A. Tell the course instructor after class.
B. Call the State Park Climbing Center.
C. Return the application form to the speaker.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节, 满分 45分）
第一节：单项填空（共 15 小题, 每小题1分, 满分 15 分）
从A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
16. ---Math is really killing me! I'm thinking of giving it up.
--- ______. You'll never get your dream job as a market analyst if you don't stick to it.
A. No pains, no gains. B. Better late than never.
C. All's well that ends well. D. Two heads are better than one.
17. Assuming an earthquake ______what will we do?
A. to happen B. happens C. happening D. will happen
18. We can ______the options and try to come to a decision.
A. make up B. set up C. weigh up D. cut up
19. I will be sorry ______this company, but I was offered an opportunity ______in a field which
I really enjoy.
A. for leaving: to have worked B. to leave: to work
C. for having left; about working D. to have left; for working
20. I expect you ______bored with working at the Post Office by this time next year and for a
more interesting job.
A. have become; will have looked B. found; will have panned
C. will have become; will be looking D. had found; had been panning
21. ---How come Tom picked a quarrel with his wife?
--- ______? We also have the occasional argument.
A. What's on B. Guess what C. For what D. Who doesn't
22. ______the classic Shi Ji, the only great historical works I had been exposed to were Homer's
epic poems.
A. Superior to B. Prior to C. Due to D. Similar to
23. The train doesn't stop at ______station along the way, but it stops at ______of the main ones.
A. all; either B. every: most C. few; all D. each; none
24. It is widely believed ______much television isn't healthy for children.
A. that B. how C. whether D. so
25. Most of the characters in Aesop's stories are animals, the qualities ______Aesop used to
reflect human traits and wisdom.
A. of which B. with which C. from whom D. of whom
26. Sharing is a reaction to our increasing need for goods and services ______lower prices but
still of good quality.
A. for B. at C. by D. through
27. ______the council has provided places for us to take our empty bottles for recycling, many
of us still throw glass bottles into the ordinary dustbins.
A. However B. Even though C. On account of D. Despite
28. She advised young people should be realistic and seek guidance from expert consultants
before ______.
A. rushing into things B. bursting out laughing
C. falling into ruins D. striking a chord
29. The dry-cleaner's couldn't get the dirt out completely, but you can ______see it now.
A. approximately B. virtually C. barely D. practically
30. They ______finished the project; it was due on last Friday.
A. must have B. ought to have C. would have D. might have
第二节：完形填空（共 20 小题, 每小题 1. 5分, 满分 30 分）
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从 31-50题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选
项。
The mission of Faces of Santa Ana is to lovingly engage the homeless through art. In July 2015,
Brian Peterson and his wife had just moved to Santa Ana, California with a burning desire in their
hearts to love their neighbors. Outside the couple's fourth-floor apartment, a（n）31 man was often
yelling on the street corner, sometimes keeping them 32 at night. Peterson, 28, would pass the guy
on his way to work as a car designer, but they never 33.
One day, Peterson was relaxing in his living room, reading the book Love Does, about the power
of love in action, when his 34 disturbed by the homeless man. 35 by the book's compassionate （有
同情心的） message, Peterson made a（n）36 decision: He was going outside to introduce himself.
In that first 37, Peterson learned that the man's name was Matt Faris. He'd moved to Southern
California to pursue a career 38, but he soon fell on hard times and 39 living on the street for more
than a decade.
It was a strange thing to me, Peterson recalled later. I saw 40 on the face of a man who hadn't
shaved in probably a year. And the 41 inside of him inspired me. 42 Peterson, a graduate of the
Cleveland Institute of Art, hadn't picked up a paintbrush in about eight years, he found himself asking
if he could 43 Faris's portrait. And Faris said yes.
Peterson's 44 with Faris led him to form Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization focused
on 45 and painting portraits of members of the community who are unhoused. Peterson sells the 30-
by-40-inch canvas（画布）-signed by both subject and artist-for a few thousand dollars, and put half
into what he calls a love accountfor his. 46.
Many of Peterson's new friends use the donations to secure immediate 47-medical care, hotel
rooms, food. Faris used the funds from his portrait to record an album, realizing his 48 dreams.
Peterson has painted 41 of these portraits himself. He's discovered that the buyers tend to connect
to the story of the person in the painting, finding 49 and often friendship with someone they might
have otherwise overlooked. People often tell me, 'I was the one that would cross the street. But I see
homeless people 50 now, Peterson says. I didn't know that would happen.
31. A. talented B. strange C. homeless D. old
32. A. awake B. anxious C. awkward D. amazed
33. A. approached B. encountered C. quarreled D. spoke
34. A. hobby B. space C. quiet D. work
35. A. Inspired B. Enforced C. Informed D. Reminded
36. A. indifferent B. independent C. unexpected D. unwise
37. A. conversation B. compassion C. presentation D. realization
38. A. in painting B. in health C. in music D. in sales
39. A. settled down B. ended up C. come up D. arise from
40. A. beauty B. friendliness C. determination D. thirst
41. A. honesty B. calm C. life D. bravery
42. A. Even though B. Now that C. Since D. When
43. A. sell B. collect C. evaluate D. paint
44. A. competition B. concentration C. connection D. cooperation
45. A. preparing B. befriending C. promoting D. bargaining
46. A. customers B. artists C. models D. volunteers
47. A. changes B. contributions C. necessities D. salaries
48. A. childhood B. forgotten C. impossible D. musical
49. A. support B. comfort C. similarities D. recognition
50. A. differently B. closely C. safely D. diversely
第三部分：阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2. 5分, 满分 50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。
A
You're looking for a holiday with a difference? It's on offer right here! Come with us on a very
special tour of the great southern continent Antarctica. It's the only untouched wilderness left on our
planet. For 10 months of the year, the continent is inaccessible by ships. Consequently, our tours are
conducted in the brief period in late spring when the ice has melted and we can reach Antarctica.
So why should I go there?
Antarctica may lack man-made attractions, but its natural beauty is breathtaking. You'll want to
tell your grandchildren about this trip in years to come. Ninety-eight percent of this continent is
covered with ice, which contains 70 per cent of the world's fresh water, although it receives very little
rainfall.
What kind of things could I see and do there?
Our tours are conducted in summer, but you have to remember that summer is six months later
in the Southern Hemisphere. Apart from the Arctic region, Antarctica is one of the two areas on earth
where you can enjoy 24 hours of sunlight. To get there, we have our own ship, which is equipped
with a helicopter and a landing pad. Once there you'll be able to observe penguins and birds, and even
watch whales and seals in the ocean.
Do your tours damage the environment?
No, not at all. We don't disturb the wildlife, and we remove all the rubbish that we produce. We
strictly follow the guidelines contained in the 1991 Antarctica Agreement, which bans oil exploration
and protects wildlife.
How long does a tour last?
That depends on which tour package you choose. You can visit the Antarctic region for as long
as a month or, if you depart from Australia, you can see the Antarctic continent from the air in just
one day. We will fly you over the continent so you can see it from the comfort of your seat on one of
our aircraft. The exact route depends on the weather on the day of the . tour, but normally the flights
pass over the Antarctic coastline and then head inland over vast landscapes formed by ice and
dramatic mountain ranges.
That sounds really interesting. How do I make a booking?
South Pole Tours are based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Call us on 25674874 today!
51. According to Paragraph 1, what can we learn about Antarctica?
A. Antarctica is a crowded tourist destination.
B. Spring is the best time to visit Antarctica.
C. The tour to Antarctica is quite expensive.
D. Antarctica is accessible by helicopters at any. time.
52. Tourists paying a visit to Antarctica can ____.
A. find many man-made attractions
B. share the experiences with each other
C. reach Antarctica by taking a helicopter
D. have chances to view some sea animals
53. According to the guidelines, which action is proper to address environmental concerns?
A. Visitors must take fresh water with them while visiting the continent.
B. The continent must be closed to visitors in late spring every year.
C. Polar tour must be conducted without disturbing its wildlife.
D. Oil exploration is allowed only when all the rubbish is removed.
54. The length of the tour will be determined by _____.
A. the weather on the day of the tour
B. the route visitors take to the region
C. the tour package you decided on
D. the amount of money tourists paid
55. What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?
A. To introduce some information of Antarctica to readers.
B. To attract potential tourists to go on a visit to Antarctica.
C. To highlight some rules for visitors staying on Antarctica.
D. To promote new businesses on the continent of Antarctica.
B
Camping is a rite of passage（成人礼） if you grow up in Canada. It's a child's first taste of
what living in the wild really means. But growing up as an immigrant（移民） from India, I thought
it was strange. I simply didn't understand why so many people loved nature when the comfort of your
home still existed.
Then I turned 20 and started trying new things. I had been experiencing mental health issues for
quite some time and I discovered being out in nature helped me calm down. So, I decided to try
camping.
The night before the trip I was quite excited. Then I overheard a conversation between my father
and mother. Why does she have to do this? Doesn't she know she can just stay at home? my father
asked. This is what Canadian kids do, it's okay, she'll be fine! my mom explained. My parents had
no faith in me surviving one night in the wild.
My friends and I set up our campsite in the woods. As the day went on, we ate, played by the
water and met our camping neighbors. Time felt like it slowed down; life felt gentler and easier.
Suddenly, I realized: I was doing it! I was camping! As the day turned into night, the stars came out
and I was amazed by all the twinkling lights above me. I won't lie. I had the worst sleep of my life.
Morning came and I was up and ready to make breakfast, coffee and tea. I didn't even realize I was
sad to leave until we started packing everything up.
I wasn't just leaving, having accomplished something I never thought I would do. I was leaving
with a real sense of community, a real sense of appreciation for what the great outdoors had to offer,
and a completely different outlook on an activity that I had thought strange for so many years. It made
me realize the beauty of Canada wasn't in the things we did, but in the community we built.
56. What was the author's attitude toward camping as a child?
A. She was passionate.
B. She was frightened.
C. She felt it unnecessary.
D. She considered it beneficial.
57. What pushed the author to try camping?
A. Her friends' invitation.
B. Her curiosity about the wild.
C. Her desire to restore her mental health.
D. Her parents' doubts about her survival skills.
58. What can be used to best describe the writer's feeling during the camp?
A. Eager and proud.
B. Relaxed and fulfilled.
C. Challenging but satisfied.
D. Confident but regretful.
59. What did the author think of the camping trip?
A. It deepened her love of camping.
B. It helped her find a sense of belonging.
C. It was peaceful sleeping outdoors.
D. It gave her the courage to overcome challenges.
60. What is the proper title of the passage?
A. A new life in Canada.
B. Go back to nature.
C. Guidance to camping for a beginner.
D. A meaningful camping experience.
C
The high-tech revolution has inspired a pleasure endless stream of new and exciting electronic
products that we just can't live without. In fact, the speed of technological innovation can make last
year's must-have this year's junk. And that's the problem.
The average life span of a personal computer has been shortened to around 18 months- and this
has nothing to do with worn-mice or damaged disk drives. Simply put, electronic products can
become out of date before you've even figured out how they work.
So what happens to all those old keyboards, monitors, organizers and CPUs? Most are stored
away in a warehouse （仓库）, taking up valuable space. But many end up in landfills, and that is
where the trouble really begins. Computer monitors can contain up to 3. 5 kg of dangerous waste
once they are no longer in use.
Unfortunately, this problem is not going to disappear anytime soon--in fact, it is growing by the
minute. In Japan alone, people throw away some 20 million TVs, washing machines, refrigerators
and air conditioners each year. What is to be done with all this techno-trash?
One way to reduce waste is to avoid throwing away in the first place. Many companies reuse
parts from old products in new models. This is not cheating-it makes both environmental and
economic sense. Cannon, for example, has adopted a philosophy known as kyosei, meaning living
and working together for the common good?-a goal of achieving balance between the environment
and the corporate （公司的） activities. The company has even gone so far as to say that
environmental assurance should come before all business activities, and that companies unable to
achieve such assurance do not deserve to remain in business.
As part of that effort, the company has started a global recycling program with a goal to reduce,
reuse and recycle more than 90% of its used products. In 1999, for example, Cannon collected 128,
000 copying machines and 12, 175 tons of toner cartridges （色粉盒） in Japan, Europe and the
United States.
Some argue that electronic garbage can also be controlled during the design phase. This concept,
called design for the environment. Not only does this make environmental sense, but it saves the
customer money. IBM, meanwhile, recently planned programs in Canada and the US that, for a small
fee, will take back not just an IBM but also any manufacturer's computer. Depending on the age and
condition, the equipment will then be either donated to charity, or broken down for reusable parts and
recyclable materials.
61. With the rapid development of science and technology high-tech products can ____.
A. last for many years
B. become worn out soon