2023届四川省成都外国语学校高三第五次检测
英语试题
一、阅读理解
Don’t you have time for reading If you are interested in non-fiction books, here are some good choices for
you.
A Room of One’s Own
This essay by English writer Virginia Woolf is based on several lectures given to two women’s colleges at
Cambridge University in 1928. In the essay, Woolf describes that it’s circumstance not talent alone, that allows
men to be more successful at writing. Women, in other words, spend so much time cooking, cleaning, and tending
to their children that they have no time left for art. To write well, therefore, a woman must have a “room of her
own”. While on its surface, this essay appears to be only about writing, it is actually about wealth and class,
freedom and confinement, and the power struggle between sexes.
The Art of War
Written by ancient Chinese warrior Sun Tzu, The Art of War is widely considered to be one of the best books
about military strategies in human history. Consisting of 13 chapters, each dealing with a separate aspect about
how to fight a war, the book has been translated into every major language and has thousands of editions. For
centuries, it has been used to train world leaders for its detailed study of military strategies and effective
leadership.
Letter to My Daughter
This book of essays by Maya Angelou, a respectable African-American poet, is written for “the daughter she
never had” — the millions of women, both young and old, that she considers to be her “family”. From the
viewpoint of a caring, older relative, this book contains lessons selected from her own life experiences, including
the birth of her only child, a son, as well as the development and loss of friendship.
A Brief History of Time
If you’re short of time, then why not read about, well, the creation of time This book, first published in 1998
from brilliant scientist and mathematician Stephen Hawking, explores mind-bending questions about the creation
of the universe, including if and when it will end, and if so, how. Despite its heavy subject matter, Hawking
addresses these questions in a way that’s easy to understand, even for those who know little about physics.
1．What can we learn about the four books
A．A Brief History of Time mainly focuses on the matter of time.
B．Letter to My Daughter is actually a common family letter.
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C．The Art of War gives advice on how to be a world leader.
D．A Room of One’s Own is more than about writing.
2．What can be inferred from the passage
A．As a physicist,Hawking is equally famous in writing.
B．Maya devotes herself to fighting for women’s rights.
C．The book by Sun Tzu is helpful in policy-making.
D．Woolf looks down upon men in writing.
3．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To make comparisons among the four books.
B．To recommend the four books to readers.
C．To make comments on the four books.
D．To promote sales of the four books.
To an outsider, any culture can seem quirky(离奇古怪的), and confusing. And the UK’s got a thing or two
that raises a few eyebrows. Brits are quite capable of confusing visitors with their characteristics. However,
understand why and things might be less perplexing. Here are the reasons for three of Britain’s more puzzling
practices.
In a world where 61% of nations drive on the right, Brits drive on the left. Most people think it goes back to
Medieval, maybe even Roman times. This unusual behaviour makes sense when you remember that right-handed
people wear a sword on their left hip. Travelling on the left allowed you to keep your weapon arm toward your
opponent, who would be on your right. This practice persisted until the 18th Century when a law was passed
requiring all traffic crossing London Bridge to keep to the left.
Visitors to the UK that have just washed their hands in an old-fashioned sink might be wondering why one
tap is only for hot water, the other entirely cold. Either can make washing very uncomfortable. It relates to a time
when hot and cold water were kept separate to prevent pollution. Drinkable cold water came from a mains supply,
but hot water came from attic(顶楼) tanks and was not considered suitable for consumption. So they were kept
apart.
Millions of people drink tea worldwide, but Brits put milk in theirs. Why This practice relates to the quality
of china cup used in the 18th Century when tea was first imported. For the majority of Brits, the cups available
couldn’t withstand the heat of the boiling water and would break, so milk was added first. This cooled the cup
enough to withstand the water. And this practical tweak soon became a national habit.
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There’s a method to the madness, they say. As you can see, these quirky Brits have perfectly coherent reasons
for left-hand driving, two-tap sinks and tea with milk. Even if they still seem strange, at least now you’re in the
know.
4．According to the passage, what possibly led to Brits driving on the left
A．The law passed in the 18th century.
B．The concern about the driver’s safety.
C．The existence of a number of bridges.
D．The unique design of the British roads.
5．What would happen to the 18th century cups when poured into boiling water
A．They were all imported from China.
B．They were of low quality and easy to break.
C．They were used for drinking milk and coffee.
D．They couldn’t bear the heat and would break easily.
6．What is the writer’s attitude towards the practices mentioned
A．Negative. B．Critical. C．Neutral. D．Approving.
7．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Those Quirky Brits B．A Glimpse of Britain
C．Puzzling Practices D．A Method to the Madness
In the near future, instead of going to your wardrobe (衣柜) to choose something to throw on for your next
video call, you might turn to your virtual wardrobe to pick out a 3D digital dress to wear. At least, that's what a
number of people in the fashion and tech space are relying on as more businesses look to the promise of digital
fashion. Moreover, those virtual clothes won't just be for your video calls, but could eventually be worn all over
the virtual world, and eventually, perhaps, viewed on your body in the real world through the Augmented Reality
(AR) glasses.
“There are more and more second worlds' where you can express yourself. But there is probably an
underestimation of the value being attached to individuals who want to express themselves in a virtual world with
a virtual product, through a virtual image,”a marketing officer Robert said. As the field develops, there are two
ways of using digital clothes—wearing them yourself through AR and providing digital clothes for your virtual
body.
But why should we replace our physical clothes Supporters say there's unlimited creative expression through
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digital clothes, which now look increasingly more elegant thanks to developments in 3D and AR technology.
“Clothing represents an expression of a personality. It always exists in the physical world, and it will exist in the
virtual world,” said Simon Whitehouse, a designer.
He explained, “From the brand side, it's incredibly profitable to sell clothes without producing physical
clothes. It's reinventing an entire supply chain. There's no water usage, there's very limited CO2 emission. There
are no samples being sent out or returned. There are no show rooms, and there's no physical prototype (实物模
型).”
8．What can you probably do in the near future according to paragraph 1
A．Open a virtual fashion clothing store.
B．Design 3D digital clothes for yourself.
C．Buy a bigger wardrobe for your bedroom.
D．Wear virtual clothes made by digital technology.
9．What can we infer from Simon's words in paragraph 3
A．AR technology will bring a challenge to people.
B．One's character will be seen in the virtual world.
C．Digital clothes will be more convenient for people.
D．One's expression only can be seen in the physical world.
10．What is Simon's attitude to digital clothing
A．Approving. B．Doubtful.
C．Unclear. D．Grateful.
11．What is the text mainly about
A．The increase in AR glasses. B．The digital fashion in the future.
C．The virtual body in digital clothes. D．AR glasses made by new technology.
Since 2006, when Corning, an American glassmaker, developed Gorilla Glass to give Apple’s first iPhone a
scratch-resistance (防划) screen, many other types of toughened glass have also appeared for use in handsets. But
as well-made as they are, people keep cracking and breaking them. Jingwei Hou, at the University of Queensland
in Australia, thinks he has found a way to prevent that.
Dr Hou and his colleagues are among a number of researchers working on a group of materials called
perovskites (钙钛矿). The original perovskite, calcium titanium oxide (CaTiO3), is a mineral discovered in the
Ural Mountains in 1839 and named after Count Lev Perovski, a Russian mineralogist.
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Since then, the name has come to be used for a number of materials that share a similar crystal (晶体)
structure.
Much of the interest in perovskites comes because those which combine metal atoms with chlorine, bromine
or iodine —members of a group of elements called halogens (卤素) —are semiconductors, which are a solid
substance that allows some electricity to pass through it. This makes them potentially useful in a variety of
electronics. In particular, one promising feature of metal halides (卤化物) is that they can be used to make new
types of solar cells which are much better at turning sunlight into electricity than the silicon-based (硅基) cells
currently employed. Oxford PV, a British company, is bringing some of the first perovskite solar cells to market.
Dr Hou and his colleagues have found another important use of the materials. Their study, which was
published recently in Science, showed that perovskite screens were efficient light emitters (发光体) able to
produce sharp, bright images. Meanwhile, the screens were extremely tough and highly flexible. “Perovskite
screens might be unbreakable,” believes Dr Hou. “They can be used not just for phones, but also for products
ranging from televisions and computers to lighting.” But he does believe it could take five to ten years of
development before this will happen. In the meantime, people should take a bit more care with the screens on their
devices.
12．What problem are the researchers trying to solve
A．How to further reduce Gorilla Glass’s weight.
B．How to make phone screens tough enough.
C．How to better prevent scratches on screens.
D．How to lower the cost of toughened glass.
13．What can we learn about perovskites
A．They were discovered over 200 years ago.
B．They were named by an Australian scientist.
C．They are widely available in the Ural Mountains.
D．They are a class of materials with a similar structure.
14．Which of the following is a use of metal halides
A．Replacing semiconductors.
B．Making solid substances flexible.
C．Producing high-efficiency solar cells.
D．Extending the life of silicon-based cells.
15．What does Dr Hou think of perovskite screens
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A．They break easily in cold weather.
B．They will soon come onto the market.
C．They are highly sensitive to bright sunlight.
D．They may be used in various electronic devices.
二、七选五
Ask yourself have you ever bought something just because your friend has it If the answer is yes, then you
are a victim of peer pressure.____16____ If you feel pressured by people to do things you’re uncomfortable doing,
there are certain ways to respond.
The most basic way is to respond to peer pressure in the moment and just say no. Standing up to peer
pressure will save you the trouble of getting pressured again in the future. Be careful not to get baited (诱饵) into
doing something by being called “a chicken”. ____17____Make “I” statements and focus on your own position.
Whether you haven’t experienced peer pressure yet or you want to respond better for next time, anticipate
peer pressure. So think of a response you can use if you’re ever asked something you don’t want to do.
____18____Don’t get sidetracked by talking others out of the idea.
____19____It can be difficult to deal with the feelings that come from peer pressure. You might be good
friends with someone, then feel betrayed when they try to pressure you to do something. You might even wonder if
the friendship is over or needs to end. Dealing with these emotions can be hard, so use a journal to sort out your
feelings and help you cope with the stress. Be honest with yourself as you write.
Your parents generally want to support you and help you succeed. If you’re struggling with peer pressure,
turn to them for help. They might have some ideas for how to handle it. ____20____They can at least give you a
hug and tell you that they love you.
A．Stay firm in your own decision.
B．It’s wise to journal about your feelings.
C．If nothing else, ask them to listen and understand your experience.
D．If they pressure you much more than you’d like, make some new friends.
E．You can meet people by volunteering or attending karate, dance, or other classes.
F．Having a response ready will mean you won’t feel under pressure if you’re asked.
G．Peer pressure is the influence of friends and other people on the choices we make.
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三、完形填空
There isn’t any doubt that positive thinking is valuable after you find out you have cancer. But will
positive____21____ help the cancer go away
There have been a number of studies on this____22____ , but none of the studies say that positive thinking is
a____23____ in helping cancer go away, or that____24____ feelings can make cancer worse.
So, is there a reason to have a positive____25____ Of course there is.
While I understand the danger of my illness, I choose not to____26____ statistics. I always imagine myself
as being among the small group of patients who survive.____27____ do I do that So I can sleep well; so I can
plan a trip for two days from now; so I have a reason to begin writing another book with the____28____ that I’ll
finish it; so my husband and I can enjoy lunch out; so I can____29____ to someone else who is having a difficult
time and offer them______30______ .
A positive attitude can also help family members feel better so they can______31______ a more loving
family environment. Most cancer patients, as well as their family members, know all too well how dangerous
cancer can be. It’s difficult to______32______ when patients receive bad news. But a positive attitude helps me
want to do things that I know are______33______ to my health, and helps me______34______ the thinning hair,
tiredness and low blood counts which are the______35______ effects of my treatment.
So, I______36______ to stay happy and positive. I do my best not to think too much about all the hospital
visits, and I try not to______37______ if I feel any pain.______38______, I seek joy as much as I can, and
because I am seeking joy, I find joy. Being positive might not save you from cancer, but I can
almost______39______ you that if you are positive, you will find______40______ in your life, as well as
happiness in every day that you live.
21．A．ideas B．choices C．thoughts D．arrangements
22．A．course B．subject C．lesson D．curriculum
23．A．field B．contribution C．devotion D．factor
24．A．negative B．subjective C．objective D．supportive
25．A．altitude B．attitude C．conclusion D．decision
26．A．focus on B．take on C．look on D．put on
27．A．What B．When C．Why D．How
28．A．effort B．expectation C．success D．trouble
29．A．turn out B．look out C．take out D．reach out
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30．A．surprise B．anxiety C．encouragement D．service
31．A．appeal to B．turn to C．turn down D．contribute to
32．A．carry out B．hold up C．carry on D．get on
33．A．beneficial B．promising C．unique D．harmful
34．A．through B．as C．from D．in
35．A．reliable B．side C．illegal D．inspiring
36．A．refuse B．prefer C．pretend D．happen
37．A．doubt B．shake C．handle D．panic
38．A．Moreover B．Yet C．Still D．But
39．A．help B．guide C．guarantee D．confuse
40．A．respect B．convenience C．complaint D．meaning
四、用单词的适当形式完成短文
阅读下面材料，在题后空白处填入适当的内容(每空一词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
In recent years, the term “China Chic” ____41____ (know) among fashion enthusiasts nationwide. The
____42____ (promote) of cultural confidence is the driving force for its formation. A Chinese university is
working with a top brand ____43____ (support) designers in this area.
Tapestry, a fashion group, with Donghua University launched a training program, ____44____ aimed to
promote “China Chic” abroad. They participated in the 4th China International Import Expo in Shanghai in
November 2021 with a special collection of an ____45____ (entire) new brand. Led by Shan Chaoran from
Donghua University, the collection ____46____ (include) bags, clothes and shoes.
Shan said China Chic was their theme. Among their designs, there lay ____47____ green woven cow leather
bag ____48____ (reflect) garden elements and the tenon (榫) structure of architecture in China. “Our
understanding of ‘China Chic’ is ____49____ young people like,” Shan said.
“China Chic’’, involving the use of traditional patterns, is not a wind like trend, a flash in the pan,
_____50_____ a way to highlight the hot issues among young people, a positive culture in China.
五、短文改错
51．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错
误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
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删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。
Our class organized the outdoor activity last Sunday. Forty students participated in them. At 8:00 am, we
gathered at the foot of Fu Mountain and set out for the top in high spirit. Along the way, we were chatting, singing
and laughing, enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful scenery. When someone fell behind, and a few students would
walk back to offering help. About two hours late, we all reached the top. Bathed in the sunshine, we jumped and
cheered with greatly joy.
We benefited a lot of the activity. Not only it get us close to nature and reduce our stress, but it also promoted
the friendship among us.
六、其他应用文
52．假设你是李华，你的英国朋友 Tim 邀请你参加他们学校组织的暑假夏令营。你想参加，现在就此事写
一封信向他咨询该活动的相关事宜，要点包括：
(1)感谢他的邀请。
(2)询问夏令营的相关事宜(具体日程安排，需要携带的物品…)。
(3)希望尽快得到回信。
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参考答案：
1．D 2．C 3．B
4．B 5．D 6．C 7．A
8．D 9．B 10．A 11．B
12．B 13．D 14．C 15．D
16．G 17．A 18．F 19．B 20．C
21．C 22．B 23．D 24．A 25．B 26．A 27．C 28．B 29．D 30．C 31．D 32．C 33
．A 34．A 35．B 36．B 37．D 38．B 39．C 40．D
41．has been known 42．promotion 43．to
support 44．which 45．entirely 46．included 47．a 48．reflecting 49．what 50．but
51．1.the→an
2.them→it
3.spirit→spirits
4.enjoy→enjoying
5.去掉 and
6.offering→offer
7.late→later
8. greatly→great
9.of →from
10.only 后加 did
52．Dear Tim,
Thank you so much for inviting me to take part in the summer camp organized by your school in the coming
summer holiday. I’m more than interested in it, so I am writing to ask about further details.
First, I wonder if it is convenient for you to inform me of the specific schedule. Besides, because this is the
first time for me to participate in such an activity, would you please offer suggestions on what I need to take.
I am really excited and looking forward to it. I would appreciate it if you could give me a reply at your
earliest convenience.
Yours,
Li Hua
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