"西南汇"联考2022-2023学年高三上学期9月开学考试英语试题

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The co-working movement has seen explosive market growth over the past decade. These four global co-working hotels are leading the way.

Public a Isrotel (Herzliya, Israel)

Situated in the center of a thriving high-tech hub, Israel's Public a Isrotel is the first choice for guests seeking the synergy of modern friendliness and working spaces. The well-equipped sixth floor co-working space is framed by scenic sea views and has been uniquely designed to deliver an effective working atmosphere.

Hotel Tryp (Dubai, UAE)

Here, hotel guests mix alongside local businessmen in a comfortable, urban setting built to ignite inspiration. The expansive space incorporates biophilic design to fill nature into the working environment—a method proven to improvement al well-being and productivity.

Selina (Bogota, Colombia)

For teams and solo travelers on a tight budget, Selina in Bogota bridges the gap between boutique hotel and hostel. The space is equipped with stylish industrial fixes: wooden bench tables, Edison bulbs, exposed pipes, open spaces, and brick walls help foster an innovative state of mind.

Hotel Phoenix Biltmore (Phoenix, USA)

The hotel invites guests and non-guests to enjoy its work space, where all the resources helpful to productivity are readily available. A 20-seat high table section is a working area by day and bar by night; a small library provides computers, printers, and office supplies; and a cafe where remote workers can enjoy free coffee and biscotti.

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While many parents are being forced into homeschooling for the very first time because of COVID-19, we've been doing it successfully with our child since 2017.

Our son Silas was attending a school, which we were happy with. That changed. When every day Silas came home from school, he would crawl under a piece of furniture and weep for half an hour.

Despite our best efforts in communication with his teachers and the administration for over a year, we couldn't seem to improve the situation. We made the decision to enroll him to start at a new school the following fall and brought him home to finish the lessons of the spring semester.

After a little time went by, we realized that our 8-year-old sonblossomedinto a peaceful and joyful person. As much as we wanted to try the new school in the fall, he wanted to keep homeschooling. We agreed, as we decided it would be foolish to change something that was working so well.

After going to bed at 9 p. m. on weeknights, Silas woke up at about 7a. m. without an alarm, because he was thrilled to hop on the computer and get his schoolwork done. Why? So that he could have free time on electronics. He was allowed screen time after finishing all his schoolwork and housework. He got quite a bit of time most days to play video games. At 5 p. m., he must be off his device, and we brought it into our bedroom to minimize temptation. He was really good about observing the rules, and I thought he was happier for having limits.

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After growing up in the foster (寄养) care system, Shanté Elliott is working to help others transition(过渡，转变) out of it. Elliott is no stranger to the foster care system. She was forced to change schools and adapt to different homes over and over again before finally being adopted at the age of 13. Elliott became the first member of her family to graduate college, double majoring in literature and communication and earning a master's in education policy. Today she is pursuing her doctoral degree.

Elliott knows the challenges facing teenagers within the foster care system. "Often, teenagers are not viewed as children but as adults," she recently told Reader's Digest. "Think about it—most families looking to adopt want to adopt an infant or a young child, so they can experience developmental milestones with the child."

There are ways to help foster children without becoming a foster parent, but finding permanency is still what most foster youth need most. And for those who age out of the system without finding those forever homes, there are additional challenges to face. According to Youth.gov, these kids are at greater risk of homelessness, health problems, dropping out of school and legal issues, all of which can make succeeding in adulthood more difficult.

Elliott wants to see that stigma end. "We need to change the national dialogue around this in a way that highlights the needs of older children. All foster-involved children want consistent homes. Potential families need to realize this."

It's a reality Elliott is passionate about helping others realize. "The need for protection, love, opportunity, and safety has no age limit. If more teenagers were adopted, youth would have more successful long-term outcomes after foster care." That's something these older foster kids who found their forever homes can prove.

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Diversity has always been a topic that arouses a wide range of reactions, from real enthusiasm (usually among the underrepresented) to eye-rolling or complete unfriendliness. However, over the following few years, not only did the representation of women on FTSE-100(富时100指数) boards more than double but the mindset shifted in the UK. This was no longer a special interest issue but everyone's issue.

But we're now at crossroads. The gender issue in particular is a well-worn subject but not yet one we have mastered. Yes, there are more female world leaders and company directors, but many women tell me they feel discouraged about their prospects. They can't see the link between their own reality and gender equality efforts that often seem targeted at a narrow group of white, privileged and highly educated women, rather than at all women.

I am optimistic that the next breakthrough is within reach. Technology has changed how we work, communicate and influence. Command & control power structures are rapidly breaking down, and emerging instead is a more inclusive notion of power. Leaders today need to be able to connect. This is good news for people who are empathetic, who are collaborative-qualities that are often described as feminine, although obviously men can exhibit them too.

Women of my generation who've made it to senior roles had to fit in with past practices to succeed. Today, we have an unprecedented opportunity to reinvent the rules, to create new ways of working, living and bringing up families. We no longer need to give in: instead, we can change the system.

But a new danger comes. The diversity agenda has gone off track and we need to remind ourselves of the basics again. Diversity is about being different, and inclusion is about welcoming those differences. Somehow that has become confused with the opposite notion, that valuing people as equals means preventing our differences.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Life gets busy, and before we know it, exercise is one of the first things to go when we have a tight schedule. You may find it challenging to make time to stay active with your busy lifestyle.

I'm sure you've heard this, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." It may seem slightly cliche (陈词滥调), but this couldn't be truer when it comes to planning for success. When we plan in advance, we're less likely to lose focus of our goals when things get tough.

Join a fitness class

Working out in a group environment can give you the extra support you need to achieve your goals. When you join in a fitness class, you're surrounded by a fun group of like-minded people.You might just meet some friends along the way!

Find an activity you enjoy

When you find an activity you love, you'll be much more likely to make time for it.Try experimenting with a few different activities to see what you like. Once you find something you enjoy, you'll find it easier to stick to it.

Pack your workout tools

Keeping a pair of running shoes, and workout clothes in your car or backpack will certainly come in handy on those busy days.Some things I like to keep in my gym bag include a water bottle, headphones, running shoes and socks.

A. Plan Ahead.

B. Prepare for everything.

C. You shouldn't feel tired of the activity.

D. Therefore, you need to find an interesting activity.

E. This helps keep exercise inspiring and motivating.

F. Doing so, you'll be better prepared for your exercise plan.

G. Here are some tips to make activity a part of your daily routine.

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

It end to go slowly when I drive in the mountains of my home because the forest 1 is beautiful no matter what the season. This morning I was driving slower than 2 because a nearly March snow had turned the roads 3. Going up a mountain road, I had to slow down as I 4a sharp, snowy curve (弯道). That was 5I saw a majestic buck deer (公鹿) standing in the middle of the road. I came to a full 6and for a few seconds we just 7 each other. His eyes seemed wise and his composure (镇静) refined. Finally, he 8his head at me. I nodded in return and signed 9my hand for him to go on. He then 10 across the road, up the hill and back into the woods. I drove on smiling at the magic of this moment and was 11 that I had been going slowly enough not to 12this beautiful creature.

Most of us rush through this 13not knowing what we are missing. We 14get to enjoy what each day brings us. Wouldn't it be better to go slowly through our days here? Life is meant to be favored. Moments are meant to be 15. Days are meant to be lived in love and joy, not flown through at a frantic (疯狂的)16.

The next time you find yourself going too fast, slowdown. Take the time to watch the sunrise over the horizon and fill the world with 17. Take the time to look your children in their eyes, hug them and tell them that you love them. Take the time to smile, laugh and sing. Take the time to read, lounge (闲逛) and 18. Take the time to live your life with love and 19 in all the miracles each day brings you. If you do, your life will be so much better and more beautiful. And you might even 20not hitting a deer on your way home.

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Good evening! is my privilege to invite you to come here. As we all know, there are many kinds of pollution all over the world. Although we can't save the world in short time, we can take some  (measure) to protect it. For example, we can prevent people  (throw) litter, we can sort the rubbish in the community, we can drive  (little) and produce fewer wastes.

And today, I'll talk about the new recycling program at our school, which aims to help us create a better environment. The recycling we've planned is  (simple)a three-part program: sorting, collecting and delivering. The first part--sorting is also the hardest one. Most people don't like taking the time to separate their rubbish and this is usually most recycling programs fail. However, we have reasons  (believe) that our words will work. From now , you will see three different colors of rubbish cans. Pink cans are for paper, blue cans for bottles, and white ones for all other wastes. After the rubbish  (sort), it needs to be collected and taken to different rubbish recycling centers.

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。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

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。

Hello, everyone. Welcoming to Enjoy Your Life again. Today I'd like to introduce a special camp to you during your summer break. OK, now, let me bring them to you. Greenwood, a magical literature camp for a young, is open to boys and girls of grade five to seven. The basic idea is bring together teenagers to take part in lots of fun team-based activities. Students of all abilities get together for two weeks and read novels as well as learn what to write poems in teams. At the end of the camp, each of the students have his/her own works. Come and share the literature experience in Greenwood. It is real a big chance for all literature fans. Are you ready to join in us?

If you're interested but want to join, please call us.

三月最后一个周六的20:30-21:30为地球一小时，为倡导同学们节约用电，你校将以此为主题，举办英语征文比赛。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：

1）电的重要性;

2）节约用电的倡议。

注意：

1）词数100左右;

2）短文的题目和首句已为你写好。

Save electricity, save our earth

Earth Hour falls on the last Saturday of March, from 20:30 to21:30.