2023年佛山市高三上学期普通高中教学质量检测（一）英语试卷含答案内容：
2023-2024学年佛山市普通高中教学质量检测（一)
高三英语
2024.1
本试卷共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
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卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”，因笔试不考听力，选择题从第二部分
的“阅读”开始，试题序号从“21”开始。
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第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5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
Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair 2024
The Novel Fair is an annual competition initiated by the Irish Writers Centre IWC )
Described by The Irish Times as 、A Dragons Cave for writers 、each year the Fair aims to
introduce up-and-coming writers to top publishers and literary agents.
The Prize
The twelve winners will have the opportunity to present the summary of their novel directly to
industry professionals.Leading publishers and agents will be invited by the IWC to meet these writers
in person or through a series of online meetings.To get fully prepared for the meeting with publishers
and agents,the winners will receive a place in a workshop on How to Promote Your Novel 、two
weeks in advance.Also,applicants who are longlisted (but do not make it to the shortlist of
twelve will have their works evaluated and criticized by the judging panel.
How to Enter
Entry fee for application is f55 (Members of IWC can enter for a discounted fee of E45).
This competition only accepts r
uscripts(原稿)for novels,
.Applicants are required to send a summary within 300 words and up to five chapters of their
novel,which should be 10,000 words (+/-10%).
Manuscripts should be submitted online.
There is a limit of one entry per applicant.
Entries are welcome from anywhere in the world.Before entering the competition,please ensure
that you have read the Novel Fair Terms Conditions 2024 very carefully as the Fair is open to only
novelists who have never published work previously.If you have any questions about the application
process.please email novelfair@irishwriterscentre.ie.
21.What’s the purpose of the Fair?
A.To advertise local stories.
B.To encourage literary reading.
C.To serve as a platform for writers.
D.To arouse enthusiasm for writing.
22.What can the workshop help the winners do?
A.Deal with the judging panel.
B.Improve their writing skills.
C.Learn about publishing process.
D.Present their novels attractively.
23.Which of the following meets the requirement of the Fair?
A.A summary of 200 words.
B.A novel published in 2023
C.A paper manuscript by post.
D.A submission of seven chapters.
B
75-year-old hip-hop (grandma Stephanie Walsh has gained worldwide attention with
her intense dance moves and incredible energy.Better known as 、Ms.Stephanie、online,Walsh has
been featured on social media accounts with some videos drawing more than II million people to
watch
Walsh believes the videos gained popularity because she is 75.、It’s because I’m a senior,、said
Walsh.、You don’t usually see someone my age doing hip-hop and moving like that.、But actually,
it’s more than that.Just as her profile claims,Walsh’s videos are 、inspiring the world to dance like no
one is watching.
、Dance isn’t just your body,it’s what you’re feeling inside about the dance and it’s what comes
out here in your face,、Walsh said.、What I want to put through my movement is how much fun it is
and how much joy it gives you.
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From a young age,Walsh loved to dance but her family didn’t have the money for classes.When
she was nearly 30,she got her daughter ballet lessons,which her daughter hated.So,she took her
daughter out and started classes herself right away.
Walsh believes her lifelong passion for dance is what motivates her today.、Everybody has to
have a passion in their life,she said.、It’s like that saying,’A life without passion is a life half lived.
‘I believe that.
Walsh dances for fun and fitness,,but also for therapy(心理治疗)，She struggled through
countless hardships,and she has more than enough reasons to keep her down.But they don’t.She
turns to her faith,her friends and of course,dance,to shine as an inspiration to those around her.
Gilbert,one of Walsh’s followers,says she inspires him every day.、She’s a beautiful soul who
teaches me that it doesn’t matter about your age or your size.As long as you feel good,that’s all that
matters,、says Gilbert.、I am truly thankful that Walsh is teaching me at the age of 32 to live my life
full and stop being so scared.、
24.What motivates Walsh to do hip-hop?
A.Its great social benefit.
B.Its growing popularity.
C.Her enthusiasm for dance.
D.Her hunger for reputation.
25.What contributes to her videos’popularity according to Walsh?
A.Her advanced age.
B.Her smooth moves.
C.Her endless energy.
D.Her confident claim.
26.What will Walsh’s story probably inspire Gilbert to do?
A.Be active in social media.
B.Set a good example to others.
C.Take full advantage of his talent.
D.Adopt a positive approach to life.
27.Which is a suitable title for the text?
A.Optimistic About Life:The Way to Survive
B.Forever Young in Dance:An Inspiring Figure
C.Embracing Social Media:The Key to Success
D.Dancing with the Young:An Amazing Journey
C
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