2022-2023學年湖南省衡陽市衡南三中高一（上）競賽英語試卷

第一部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分37.5分）

• 1．Sitting on the edge of the world，Sydney is considered as one of the world's greatest cities.Here are some things you should do and see in Sydney.
     1.Explore Sydney's hottest neighborhood
     Many big-ticket attractions can be found in or around the Circular Quay area，right by the port.Here，you can get on ferries （渡輪） to faraway islands or go exploring on foot with the Sydney Opera House，Royal Botanic Gardens and Museum of Contemporary all nearby.
     2.Take side trips
     Popular among outdoor types，the rough Blue Mountains-about two hours by train west of the city -- promises winter skiing，excellent hiking and kangaroo sightings.Walking through the national park，travelers will watch forests，waterfalls，natural caves，small villages and rock formations.
     The Hunter Valley，just a two-hour drive north of Sydney，is Australia's oldest wine region.Most vineyards （葡萄園） are family-owned，focusing on small production.Wine is more personal here.
     3.Stay in style
     The classic Langham Hotel is located just west of Circular Quay，offering easy access to the famous port.
     As you explore its beautiful corridors （走廊），look for contemporary artworks from around the world- The Langham Hotel has the largest art gathering （more than ＄1 million worth） in Australia.
     Meanwhile，those seeking a more relaxed experience can go camping on Cockatoo Island-just a quick boat ride from Circular Quay.
     4.Travel tips
     ?Leaving tips at the bar or for a taxi isn't expected，but it's appreciated.
     ?When riding in a taxi alone，it's customary to sit in the front seat.
     ?Bring sun cream，sunglasses and hat-whatever the season.
     ?On Sundays，families enjoy discounted fares on Sydney's ferries and trains.
  
  （1）What can you do in the Blue Mountains？

  
  A．Explore the artificial caves.
  B．Watch the lovely kangaroos.
  C．Taste locally produced wine.
  D．Admire the unique corridors.
  （2）What makes the Langham Hotel special？

  
  A．Its ideal location.
  B．Its first-class service.
  C．Its big collection of artworks.
  D．Its modern architectural style.
  （3）Which of the following is strongly suggested about touring Sydney？

  
  A．Ensure sun protection.
  B．Offer bar tips.
  C．Sit behind the driver in a taxi.
  D．Travel by train.
  組卷：6引用：4難度：0.7

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• 2．In the 2010s，34-year-old Brianne Miller travelled around the world and made a surprising discovery：large amounts of plastic littering the water and doing harm to sea life.Miller knew she needed to do something.
     Canadians throw out three million tons of plastic waste each year.Groups like A Greener Future，which organize litter clean-ups across Canada，think that 33% of what they pick up comes from food packaging.About one third of food produced worldwide goes to waste too，according to a UN study.Miller decided to solve the problem at the source，imagining a shop where both wasteful packaging and the bad habit of wasting food no longer existed.
     In June 2018，she opened her first zero-waste store in Canada.She named it Nada.Customers can bring their own containers （容器），though it's not necessary：by the front door are "sanitized（消毒過的）" glass or plastic containers，free for the taking.Nada sells what you'd expect，all package-free.To offer different goods，Miller buys from 115 local companies.The suppliers must have a duty to reduce waste in their supply chain.The store doesn't try to compete on price.For example，a customer might pay more for their popcorns at Nada，knowing they are organic （有機的）.The early days of COVID-19 were hard on the business.Nada turned to online ordering and delivery（運送），in a very Nada way.Deliveries are made by e-bike and electric car.Food comes in recycled containers，which are collected next time.
     Those containers do much more than just reduce waste.They get people thinking big."They're marked with Nada stickers （標簽），so you can see how many times the container has been used，" she says. "If you see them in someone's home，it's certain to start a conversation."
  
  （1）What problem are Canadians faced with？

  
  A．Soil pollution.
  B．Food supply shortage.
  C．Loss of clean water.
  D．Waste of food and packaging.
  （2）What do we know about Nada from paragraph 3？

  
  A．It sells unpackaged food.
  B．Its foods are much cheaper.
  C．It offers paid containers.
  D．Its suppliers provide goods as they like.
  （3）Which of the following best describes the way of food delivery during Covid-19？

  
  A．It's faster than before.
  B．It costs more money.
  C．It's environmentally friendly.
  D．It allows safe transport.
  （4）Why can containers cause a conversation between people？

  
  A．They can reduce waste.
  B．They have beautiful stickers.
  C．They are shared by different people.
  D．They are given to each other as gifts.
  組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5

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• 3．Do you know the names of the people who live next door？Chances are you live next to someone，but do you actually know them？Sadly，the only time we do seem to hear about people's neighbours is when things go wrong - hearing people say things like they have the bad neighbours!So，what does go wrong？
     When talking about famous feuds （宿仇）with people who live close，you only need to think of the Montagues and Capulets in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.Thankfully，most real-life quarrels don't go that far.These days，especially in cities，many people live in buildings.Our neighbours are all around us - so what problems can come from that？
     The first obvious cause of argument is noise pollution.Loud noise through the walls，construction （施工），or people arguing next door can disturb the silence of your living space.Asking someone directly to turn the music down can cause you to feel anxious.However，if you get someone like a building manager to speak to your neighbour，it can make things more awkward because you didn't speak to your neighbour directly.
     And then what about smells？If your neighbour likes eating food with pungent（刺激的）smells，and the smells flow through your window，what can you do？There are some other common problems，such as water running through the wall，pets making noise，and littering from the window above you.These can bring anger over time.
     It's not easy living next door to someone，especially if they're noisy.But having a clear and honest conversation might help.Also，try thinking if what you are doing could make your neighbours angry.If it's something that would make you feel bad，maybe think again.
  
  （1）Why does the author mention Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in paragraph 2？

  
  A．To present a fact.
  B．To provide an example.
  C．To explain a topic.
  D．To make a comparison.
  （2）What are you advised to do if a neighbor makes too much noise？

  
  A．Turn to the police.
  B．Talk to the neighbor directly.
  C．Quarrel with the neighbor.
  D．Ask the building manager for help.
  （3）What can we infer about a neighbor's pungent food smells？

  
  A．They provide you pleasure.
  B．They open your imagination.
  C．They're your neighbor's favorites.
  D．They make you uncomfortable.
  （4）What is the last paragraph mainly about？

  
  A．How to make a neighbor happy.
  B．How to deal with a noisy neighbour.
  C．How to communicate with a neighbour.
  D．How to get along well with a neighbour.
  組卷：1引用：3難度：0.5

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第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分15分）

• 8．假定你是學生會主席李華，請代表學校給即將來你校學習一年的交換生Tim寫一封郵件，內容包括：
  1．表示歡迎；
  2．簡介學校（課程、生活等）。
  注意：
  1．詞數(shù)80左右；
  2．不要出現(xiàn)學校名稱和考生本人信息；
  3．請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
  Dear Tim，
  ________________________
  Yours，
  Li Hua
  組卷：3引用：3難度：0.5

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第二節(jié)（滿分25分）

• 9．閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內容和所給段落開頭語寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
      The science teacher，Mr.Moose，decided that the school would have a paper airplane contest.Each student would design a paper airplane.And then they would take turns throwing their airplanes.The student whose airplane flew the farthest would win.
      When Mr.Moose announced the paper airplane contest，all the students were very excited.Paul，who was on the wrestling team，said to other students： "I am the strongest.And I will be able to throw my airplane the farthest."
      However，another student，Brian，was thinking how he could win.He did not play any sports and was not very strong.But he loved airplanes and really wanted to win the contest.
      Brian knew what he had to do.He went to the store and bought a big stack of paper.When he got home，he took the paper into the backyard.He took a piece of paper and folded an airplane.It didn't go very far，so Brian took another sheet and folded another airplane and threw it.This airplane went a little farther.Brian kept folding different kinds of airplanes and throwing them.Some went very far and some did not.Finally，when Brian had used all the paper，he walked up to the airplane that had flown the farthest and picked it up.
  注意：1.續(xù)寫的詞數(shù)應為120左右；2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
      On the contest day，all the students lined up on the playground.
                                                                                        
      The whole school cheered as Brian went up to get his prize!
                                                                                        
  組卷：1引用：4難度：0.4

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