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天津市第二十中学2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题
天津市第二十中学2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题一、单项选择1．—Linda, do you know Jia Ling has become the highest grossing female film director in China after directing her first film?—Wow, ________.A．go for it B．good for her C．all the best D．what a coincidence 2．________ the 24 Solar Terms on Chinese lunar calendar, the farmers in ancient China accomplished the great astronomical and meteorological achievement with their intelligence and experience.A．Basing B．Based C．To base.D．Having been based 3．Crowds of people ________ to watch the charity of performance last night.A．worked out B．turned out C．made out D．reached out4．In order to make her 45th birthday impressive, I intend to buy her a wonderful present, that is not expensive but very meaningful.A．it B．one C．the one D．this5．They are hoping for a return to normal ______ the war is over.A．now that B．even if C．as though D．in case6．________ is often the case, I assume, is the fact that when looking back, the bittersweet senior life is always one’s highlight in pursuit of dream.A．As B．Which C．That D．What7．I ________ a new alarm clock the other day at Taylor’s when I heard someone singing a familiar song.A．bought B．was buying C．has bought D．would buy 8．There _______ a six percent drop in the consumption of such drinks by the end of last month.A．is B．was C．will be D．had been 9．Reading materials for children entered schools to help them develop the habit of financial management at a young age.A．having intended B．intending C．intended D．having been intended 10．According to a newly released regulation on online video services, no one _____ generate, release or spread fake news or information by using such technologies.A．can B．shall C．will D．may11．Ann was much kinder to Peter than she was to the others, ________, of course, made all the others upset.A．which B．who C．what D．that12．After talking to Lucia about the advantages of the new robotic vacuum cleaner for hours, she was finally ________ buying one next month.A．in need of B．in defence of C．in place of D．in favor of13．At minus 130℃, a living cell can be ________ for a thousand years.A．preserved B．protected C．spared D．developed 14．History is the best teacher. It ________ records the development path of each country and foretells the future to us.A．apparently B．conventionally C．faithfully D．eventually 15．—The student union is looking for volunteers for the promotion of rubbish-sorting Would you like to join in?—________. Everyone should do his bit.A．You asked for it B．You betC．You have my word D．You’ve got me there二、完形填空On Christmas of 2017, I was born again. We like to spend our Christmas holidays somewhere warm abroad, and that year we 16 Uganda. Nature, wildlife, and sunny days were a 17 when it was so 18 and dark in Europe. Life was beautiful, and we had a rental car and a busy schedule ahead to explore the country.This is where this short travel story turns into one of my most 19 travel experiences. At Murchinson Falls National Park, we had a car accident. I lost 20 of the car, and it rolled over, destroying windows, chassis (底盘), and the engine. But we were alive! My right arm was 21 injured, but we 22 to walk to our lodge (旅馆)，not far inside the 23 . In the lodge,I was 24 to learn that there was a pretty decent American hospital in Masindi that was just a one-hour drive away. Moreover, one of the lodge’s guests was a nurse who 25 to the wound while we were waiting for the taxi. The hospital took care of us and after a couple of injections and stitches (缝合), I was 26 to head to our new hotel in Masindi; however, my wound required daily 27 and more injections, so we were 28 to stay in town for a few days.The town’s highlights were the market and our 29 visit to the hospital, so we 30 looking for the small things, 31 mod with the medical staff and the people in the market, and learning more about their customs.We learned to slow down. When we were allowed to 32 we took a road trip through the country to see something else. We did not care about our travel bucket 33 anymore—we were 34 , and we wanted to enjoy Uganda’s unique nature and its people. In the end, our Uganda trip was not about the places that we saw, but the people that we met. It was travel for 35 more than sightseeing.16．A．recommended B．chose C．predicted D．informed 17．A．blessing B．barrier C．limitation D．balance 18．A．complicated B．mysterious C．crowded D．cold 19．A．doubtful B．wonderful C．scary D．imaginary 20．A．sense B．sight C．control D．direction 21．A．severely B．permanently C．partly D．deliberately 22．A．discovered B．failed C．continued D．managed 23．A．spot B．accident C．country D．park 24．A．curious B．happy C．shocked D．creative 25．A．cleaned B．cured C．swept D．repaired 26．A．fortunate B．grateful C．ready D．relieved 27．A．movement B．dressing C．suffering D．exercise 28．A．asked B．forbidden C．permitted D．taught 29．A．occasional B．daily C．risky D．awful 30．A．put off B．carried on C．insisted on D．ended up 31．A．chatting B．arguing C．bargaining D．meeting32．A．exercise B．wander C．leave D．escape 33．A．guide B．list C．approach D．memory 34．A．awake B．sensitive C．allergic D．alive 35．A．experiment B．explanation C．experience D．reflection三、阅读理解Give a little sunshine!The Council on Aging (COA) runs a telephone friendship project called the Sunshine Call Program, matching over-60s with a friendly volunteer for a daily chat over the phone. The aim is simple — to help ease the loneliness and repair social networks.Are you ready to add a little sunshine to a senior’s life?The Sunshine Call Program initially links a volunteer with an isolate (独居的) senior for a daily call When comfortable the volunteer introduces a second senior to the call. Then another, until there are four seniors to one volunteer on what is essentially a conference call. Without having to leave the house, you will help the seniors meet and make new friends. They will then exchange phone numbers to chat on their own and reduce their isolation.What are the volunteer qualifications?V olunteers must have access to the Internet and be willing to be trained on the use of a chat app. COA will provide all supplies required to make the calls. Besides, volunteers must agree to participate in monthly meetings with other volunteers and guest speakers. All volunteers must be willing to provide a recent Criminal Record Check, the cost of which will be borne by COA．Andthe most important volunteer qualification is a sense of caring and a desire to help seniors in the community!If you wish to volunteer with our Sunshine Call program, never hesitate! Just CLICK HERE to fill out the application form.36．Why does the passage mention Sheila’s experience?A．To show her lonelinessB．To share a sweet memory.C．To stress the value of COA．D．To praise Rianne’s kindness.37．One of the responsibilities of volunteers is__________.A．making weekly calls to seniorsB．visiting seniors during holidaysC．introducing new friends to seniorsD．teaching seniors to use smart phones38．If you want to be a volunteer, what are you required to do?A．Learn the use of a chat app.B．Prepare a computer by yourself.C．Offer a letter of recommendation.D．Have relevant working experience.39．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To inform the readers of COA．B．To invite seniors to sign up for COAC．To introduce volunteer work in COA．D．To advertise for new volunteers for COA．40．Which of the following is the passage probably taken from?A．A newspaper for teenagers.B．A website of an organization.C．A guide for travelers.D．A magazine for the elderly.It probably was not easy to translate the tough talks at the high-level meeting between the U.S. and China in Anchorage. Chinese female translator Zhang Jing became an online hit in China for remaining unflustered(从容不迫的), graceful, and accurate.One video of the first session of the diplomatic talks shows how Yang Jiechi starts his response to the American side at 8.30 minutes, going on until the 24.36-minute mark. Next to him, interpreter Zhang Jing is fiercely taking notes. When Yang finishes speaking, he glances to foreign minister Wang Yi on his right to let him speak, after which Zhang says, “Shall I first translate?” While the U.S. side was awaiting the translation, Yang then says: “Ok, you translate,” adding in English: “It’s a test for the interpreter,” after which the American side says “We’re gonna give the translator a raise!” Zhang then goes ahead and calmly translates Yang’s entire 15-minute speech.To give a speedy translation of such a lengthy off-the-record speech is seen as a sign of Zhang’s utmost professionalism as an interpreter, which many on Weibo praise. “She’s my idol,” multiple people write.On Sunday, the hashtag “China-U.S. Talks Female Interpreter Zhang Jing” had reached 200 million views, but it is not the first time for Zhang, who was previously called “the most beautiful interpreter” of the National Congress in 2013.Being an interpreter is generally regarded an exciting and attractive job by many netizens, as the career involves much traveling and international contacts. But the ability to master another language than Chinese is also often admired.“Translators are usually the ‘heroes behind the scenes’, “one commenter writes, pointing out how rare it is for an interpreter to hit the limelight (聚光灯) like this.“There are still people saying it’s not important to learn English,” another Weibo user writes: “But if that were true, how could we educate brilliant interpreters like her? How else could we quarrel with Americans at the conference table?!”Many who write about Zhang on Weibo say that she is an example or a role model to them: “I hope that my spoken English one day would be as excellent as hers. This motivates me to try even harder.”41．We can infer that during the first session of the talk, ________.A．Zhang Jing seemed fierce because of Yang Jiechi’s long talkB．Zhang Jing wrote down fierce words in response to the US sideC．it was beyond Zhang Jing’s ability to follow Yang JiechiD．Zhang Jing concentrated on translating in an intense atmosphere.42．What does the underlined “it” in the fourth paragraph refer to?A．Zhang Jing was called “the most beautiful interpreter”.B．Zhang Jing became an online hit several years ago.C．Zhang Jing interpreted for the China-U.S. diplomatic talk.D．Zhang Jing gave a speedy translation of a long speech.43．Why did the American side say “We’re gonna give the translator a raise!“A．Because the American side wanted to employ Zhang Jing due to her talent.B．Because the American side thought Zhang Jing got a low salary.C．Because the American side considered Zhang Jing’s job quite tough.D．Because it was impossible for Zhang Jing to assume the task except by a pay rise. 44．Zhang Jing is taken as a good example of________.A．quarrelling with the American sidesB．enjoying an exciting and attractive jobC．showing the significance of learning English wellD．stressing the importance of educating brilliant interpreters45．Where does the passage least possibly taken from?A．Science report.B．The Internet.C．Wechat official account.D．Newspaper.As people are becoming more socially conscious about where their food comes from and how it impacts the planet, they are choosing animal-free plant-based options. Cow-free meat has been around for quite some time and the popularity of brands like Beyond Meat and cultivated meat from Aleph Farms and others are soaring. While there are a large number of plant-based milk substitutes, none of them have the same taste of cow’s milk. Now, an Israeli food-tech startup Remilk created real dairy products without harming a single cow or the planet.The company stresses that their product Remilk is not a milk substitute but rather is the realdeal. Made from a special process called microbial fermentation (微生物发酵), milk is manufactured in a lab instead of in a cow. And the end product is very healthy. “In a very simple way, we take the gene that encodes for the milk protein,” said Aviv Wolff, CEO of Remilk.”The gene functions as an instruction book for the production of the protein it encodes. And so, we insert the gene into a microbe that we’ve developed and it instructs our microbe to produce the specific protein in a very efficient way.”The company says that the lab-produced milk tastes identical to the real thing and they hope to eventually replace cows by creating every dairy product sold. They expect to roll out plant-based cheese and yogurt in addition to milk. “Remilk was founded with the mission to stop using animals to produce our food because, as dairy lovers, we realize that giving up on milk is not an option,” Wolff said. “But today’s milk comes with an unreasonable price tag. The dairy industry is destructive to our planet, our health, and our animals, and is simply not sustainable anymore.”The environmental price tag of dairy farming is way too high. According to the World Wildlife Fund, dairy cows add a huge amount of greenhouse gasses to the atmosphere and contribute to global warming and climate change as well as foul the air around them. Dairy operations consume large amounts of water and run-off of manure (粪肥) and fertilizers from these farms get into local waterways. The production of Remilk uses only 5 percent of the resources and produces only 1 percent of the waste of producing cow’s milk according to the company. And they accomplish this by being 100 percent cruelty-free unlike dairy farms. 46．What distinguishes Remilk from other milk substitutes?A．It enjoys broad popularity.B．It has the highest output.C．It comes in various flavours.D．It tastes the same as cow’s milk.47．What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A．The production of Remilk.B．The nutritional value of Remilk.C．The role of gene in making protein.D．The process of microbial fermentation.48．What can we know from Wolff’s words in paragraph 3?A．Remilk was set up for animal protection.B．Dairy industries should be shut down.C．Remilk aims to produce animal-free food.D．Prices of cow’s milk are soaring these days.49．What does the underlined word “foul” probably mean in the last paragraph?A．Clean.B．Heat.C．Pollute.D．Consume.50．What can we infer from the passage?A．Drawing on gene technology, Remilk has developed a variety of dairy products.B．Conventional dairy industry is anything but eco-friendly.C．The new technology adopted by Remilk transforms the gene of cows.D．It’ll be some time before the public get accustomed to the milk substitutes.“Girls are weak, and boys are strong. This is what is being subconsciously communicated to hundreds of millions of young boys and girls all over the world, just like it was with me,” said American actor Justin Baldoni. As a boy, all he wanted was to be accepted by other people. That acceptance meant he had to pretend to be strong when he was weak, confident when he felt insecure, and tough when he was actually hurting.Is that a healthy lifestyle? A member of the CPPCC Standing Committee might say “yes”. In his proposal, he spoke of a need to “prevent the feminization of male youths”. In response to his call, China’s Ministry of Education has recently demanded that schools should hire more physical education teachers and improve teaching methods to cultivate masculinity in students.The response has been widely debated online, with many people saying that it reinforces gender stereotypes. The state broadcaster CCTV wrote on its Weibo account, “Education is not simply about cultivating men and women. It’s more important to develop a willingness to take responsibility.” You might be wondering now: What is masculinity, and why is this so controversial?Well, by itself, “masculinity” refers to the qualities traditionally considered to be typical of men. While there is not really a single “correct” set of qualities, the term is often associated withstrength, courage, assertiveness, and emotional control. Sometimes, however, these seemingly admirable qualities can be extended in unrealistic ways. But boys are also human. Blindly asking them to control their feelings “like a man” can only increase their stress when they grow up.As an educator who has spent years teaching in China, I agree that attaching more importance to physical education would definitely benefit students. Sports provide opportunities for physical fitness. More importantly, they can help develop lifelong skills, such as leadership and communication skills. However, putting the emphasis on masculinity is far from a sound reason for which to do so.It is unnecessary for all boys to build up their muscles, but it is essential that they all learn how to be strong inside. It is also fine for boys to cry and to show their weakness. Schools should work on equipping students with the skills and values they will need to be successful in life, not reinforcing stereotypes of masculinity borrowed from a bygone age.51．Why did young Justin Baldoni think it necessary to pretend to be what he was actually not?A．He was trying to be strong and confident.B．He wanted to be accepted as a real man.C．It was necessary for an actor to be strong and tough.D．He felt it secure and safe to do so.52．The underlined expression “masculinity” in Paragraph 2 most probably means “__________”A．manly qualities B．potential abilitiesC．self-centredness D．steady strength53．What is the argument against the demand of China’s Ministry of Education?A．It is necessary to prevent the feminization of male youths.B．Physical education should be paid more attention to.C．We should teach students according to their individual qualities.D．Importance should be attached to developing students’ sense of responsibility. 54．What can we learn from the passage?A．Masculinity is out of date.B．Masculinity is overstated.C．Masculinity shows physical strength.D．Masculinity only focuses on physical fitness.55．What does the author want to say in the article?A．We should do everything we can to guarantee students’ health.B．Schools should differentiate between boys and girls while educating them.C．It is important to prepare students with necessary skills and right values.D．It is time to weaken stereotypes of masculinity.阅读下面短文，按照要求用英语回答问题。
宁夏银川市唐徕中学2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题
宁夏银川市唐徕中学2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Want a part-time job? Here are some options.Court MonitorsWe are seeking fun and energetic individuals for Court Monitors. You must be a good communicator, able to work under pressure and enjoy a fast-paced environment. Applicants must have reliable transportation, be available to work weekends and have a proven background in the field.Benefits:● Employee discount● Flexible schedule for all of life eventsBasic LandscapingDickerson Landscaping is looking to add experienced members to our landscaping team. If you enjoy working outdoors and are genuinely interested in crafting, planting, and digging, then we’re interested in you! You should be capable of doing physical work and lifting objects over50 lbs. We work on weekdays.Benefits:● Paid time off● Life insurance● Health insuranceSandwich ArtistAn outstanding Sandwich Make is wanted! The ideal person for this position has relevant work experience in the restaurant industry. A responsibility is to safely prepare sandwiches to our customers’ specifications, work cooperatively with other food service staff and help to maintain organization and cleanliness in the kitchen.Benefits:● Paid training● Paid time off● Free uniforms● Discounted mealsVegetable Farm AssistantIf you are into organic farm practices and take interest in local and sustainably produced food, join us! Previous experience is a plus, but not required. Have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs and perform tasks that require bending or kneeling for several hours. Schedule can be flexible with priority given to applicants with Monday-Thursday availability.Benefits:● Flexible schedule1．What will result in disqualification as a court monitor?A．Being a green hand.B．Being stress-resistant.C．Being a communicative person.D．Being available on weekends. 2．What can you get from the job as a sandwich artist?A．Free dining.B．Leave with pay.C．Stylish clothes.D．Personalized training.3．What is a shared requirement for Basic Landscaping and Vegetable Farm Assistant?A．Excellent hand skills.B．A strong body.C．A tight working schedule.D．Prior experience.It’s most people’s nightmare: surviving a plane crash only to be trapped in a jungle with no way of contacting the outside world. But this was reality for four Colombian children, and in an incredible story, they survived.The children, aged 13, 9 and 4, as well as an 11-month-old baby, were flying with their mother from their village in the Amazon to visit their father in San José del Guaviare. The single-engine plane on which they were flying experienced engine problems and disappeared on May 1, 2023. Bad weather prevented the army from finding the crash site for two weeks. where they then found the dead bodies of three adults, including the children’s mother.How did these children survive conditions that would be an unimaginable struggle for most adults? They are members of the Huitoto Indigenous group and were raised in the jungle. As such, they have a better understanding of the rainforest. They know which fruits are safe to eat and which plants should be avoided. Working with, rather than against, the Amazon. they survived off of juan soco (a fruit similar to passion fruit) and seeds, while feeding the baby water mixed with yucca flour that they found on the plane.While the children got on with the business of surviving, the Colombian army worked with Indigenous volunteers to find them. After 40 days of searching, the children were found and taken to recover at a military hospital in Bogota.While many around the world have taken this survival story of resilience to be a miracle, others point out that it is the result of an ancient knowledge of the rainforest that has been passed down through Indigenous communities over the generations. Indigenous tribes have a close relationship to the Amazon, marked by a deep respect for the forest that provides them with shelter and sustenance. It is their close connection to and understanding of the rainforest that undoubtedly helped the children to survive.4．What can we learn about the crash in the first two paragraphs?A．The plane knocked into another one.B．The rescue failed to arrive immediately.C．The mother managed to survive at last.D．The kids shared a jungle with adults.5．Why did the kids successfully survive?A．They kept calm in the plane crash.B．Enough food was found on the plane.C．They were familiar with the rainforest.D．Native volunteers offered food and water.6．What does the underlined word “resilience” mean in the last paragraph?A．Toughness.B．Competition.C．Evolution.D．Creation. 7．What does the author suggest from the surviving story?A．Emergency help should be improved.B．One who is knowledgeable lives long.C．We should sharpen children’s living skills.D．It is worthwhile to be in harmony with nature.Languages like Italian or Finnish can be spelled more easily because each letter of the alphabet matches to one sound. Students studying these languages can have 90 percent reading accuracy after the first year. However, students even after years of learning English are still far below Italian or Finnish students in reading accuracy.English started as a Germanic language. It is most closely connected to German andDutch, especially in grammar and basic vocabulary. During the Norman invasion in the 12th century, Old English was spoken but French was used in government and legal documents. And Latin was used in religious and educational activities. As a result, more French and Latin words entered the English language. The printing press invented in the late 1400s helped to establish English spelling. The English of today is how the language was written at the time. However, the spoken language started to change in the 1500s with the pronunciation of all long vowels (元音). For example, “bite” was pronounced closer to “beet” in the 1400s, before changing through the years to its current sound. The effect was that the English language had old spellings, but new sounds.English has 26 letters in the alphabet, but over 44 individual sounds depending on the variation of spoken English. There are several sounds represented by only one letter. For example, the letter “C” can sound like an “S” as in “city”. And it also sounds like a “K” as in “cat”.There are only 5 or 6 vowel letters in the English alphabet. They include A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y. But there are 20 different ways to sound them. At the centre is the most common vowel sound of “uhhh”. It is the most relaxed and natural sound. It takes almost no effort of the tongue or throat to create the sound. Since it takes little effort, the sound “uhhh” often makes its way into pronunciations. For example, the word “please” often turns into “PUH-lease” when someone is trying to call attention. This is another reason why spelling in English is so difficult!8．How does the author lead to the topic of this text?A．By making a classification.B．By comparison.C．By the calculation of an example.D．By describing a process.9．What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A．The complex history of English.B．The formation of modern English.C．The influence of English on other languages.D．Factors promoting the development of English.10．When did the current spelling of English come into being?A．In the 12th century.B．Before the Norman invasion.C．In the late 1400s.D．In the 1500s.11．Which can be a suitable title for the text?A．What Is the Best Way to Master EnglishB．Why Spelling in English Is So DifficultC．So Many Ways to Sound a V owelD．How to Improve the Accuracy of English SpellingWhen I first heard about Summit Learning, I admitted I was not a bit happy and excited at all. I thought it would require interactions with others. But later, I was astonished when I got to experience it firsthand.Recently, we did a poetry project, and one of the activities was a peer (同伴) review. I would never have taken part if it was up to me, as I preferred to work independently. But when I got involved, I found in the experience, I had done something that I thought was nearly impossible — it made my poetry better. My partner informed me of my mistakes and told me where I could give more detail.One of our final products of the project was to present our poetry to the class. I’ve always loved public speaking but I thought with Summit Learning, I would have fewer chances to speak. I was wrong. The peer activities we did with a partner gave me more belief in my ability and inspired me to do more to make my presentation the best it could possibly be.Interactions like these are what Summit Learning is all about. This style of learning brings a positive and hard-working culture that allows us to push our boundaries and keep going It creates a sense of community since we are all working towards a similar goal.As an active boy, I have always been ahead and advanced, but in a normal classroom, there are restrictions on what I can do. With Summit Learning, I can go beyond expectations in projects or move ahead in learning new content when I’m ready. I have ownership of my work and pursue my goals.Summit Learning has showed me how much people can grow and change. It has helped me see people and myself differently. It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life, and I cannot see myself going back to a normal classroom.12．What was the author’s initial response to Summit Learning?A．He was astonished to hear about it.B．He was a bit excited about it.C．He was unwilling to attend it.D．He was curious about how it worked. 13．How did the author benefit from the poetry project?A．It reminded him to be independent.B．It improved his poem and confidence..C．It raised him a sense of responsibility.D．It allowed him to deliver a public speech. 14．What can be inferred about Summit Learning?A．It has restrictions on what one can do.B．It shows boundaries of one’s abilities.C．It teaches poetry in a normal classroom.D．It transforms the traditional way of learning.15．What does the author think of Summit Learning now?A．Inspiring.B．Enjoyable.C．Challengıng.D．Conservative.二、七选五It is the beginning of a new school year, but for many, it may be their last. Many say thatyou should not do during your final year of high school.The first thing is procrastinating. It is a bad habit, and it is extremely harmful when you get to your senior year. Your senior year is going to be busy with schoolwork, volunteering, and college applications. 17 . You need to plan your schedule wisely so not only can you get everything you need done, but you can also enjoy some time for yourself or with friends.The next thing you should not do is be unhealthy. Being unhealthy in both mind and body is going to be hard to avoid during your senior year. 18 , not to mention all the stress that this year is going to cause you. However, being healthy will help you greatly. Getting a good night’s sleep, eating good food, and exercising can help your body stay healthy, which will overall benefit you and make the days easier. 19 . You can read a book, take a warm bath, or talk to someone; just do something that will calm you down.20 . While you should be careful about your schoolwork and habits, remember that this is your last year of high school, so enjoy it. Give yourself some time for yourself. That could be just staying in and watching movies with your family, or going to a party with your friends.A．Now, many high school students procrastinateB．That is why you cannot procrastinate during this timeC．As for your mental health, make sure you take time to relaxD．There will be all-nighters and a ton of unhealthy eating habitsE．There is something you have to watch out for in your senior yearF．The last thing you should avoid in your senior year is being too seriousG．Last, you should not be too mean to your family during your senior year三、完形填空I had not hugged a friend or a family member for more than two years until recently23．A．stress B．wonder C．curiosity D．danger 24．A．refused B．agreed C．replied D．laughed 25．A．safety B．solution C．information D．advice 26．A．drove B．dragged C．pushed D．showed 27．A．appearance B．examination C．recovery D．education 28．A．meeting B．exploration C．accident D．explosion 29．A．adjusted B．encountered C．remembered D．escaped 30．A．desire B．rescue C．imagine D．survive 31．A．tightly B．rarely C．awkwardly D．gratefully 32．A．forgot B．demanded C．pretended D．managed 33．A．colorful B．normal C．depressing D．enjoyable 34．A．modest B．generous C．mean D．stubborn 35．A．delighted B．ashamed C．annoyed D．homesick 36．A．express B．adapt C．believe D．adopt 37．A．habit B．harm C．power D．chance 38．A．consider B．scold C．receive D．advise 39．A．discovered B．protected C．declined D．abandoned 40．A．ignore B．review C．hold D．admit四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
湖北省宜荆荆恩2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题
湖北省宜荆荆恩2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题一、听力选择题1．What is Paul going to do this summer?A．Go to the beach.B．Attend summer school.C．Earn some money.2．Why does the woman come to the man?A．To send an apology.B．To make a complaint.C．To seek some advice.3．What does the man plan to do?A．Get a degree.B．Find a job.C．Leave the company.4．What does the woman mean?A．She would like to come along.B．The weather is quite pleasant.C．She knows the harbor well.5．How much should the man pay?A．£130.B．£152.C．£196.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does Simona think of the rankings?A．Highly reliable.B．A little unfair.C．Very exciting7．Which city has an efficient transport system?A．San Francisco B．London.C．Tokyo.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What are the speakers about to do?A．Have a meeting.B．Take a coffee.C．Write a report9．How does Phif feel now?A．Frightened.B．Disappointed C．Anxious10．What should Emily value?A．Effective communication.B．Time consciousness.C．Teamwork.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2021-2022年高三上学期12月月考英语试题 缺答案
2021年高三上学期12月月考英语试题缺答案I.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After Reading the following passage. For some blanks, there is a word given in the brackets. Fill in each of these blanks with the proper form. of the given word. Fill in the other blanks with words that are correct in structure and proper in meaning.(A)Even today there are a great many wrong ideas about food. Some of them are very widespread.One such idea is that fish is the best brain food. Fish is good brain food （25）________ ________ it is good muscle food and skin food and bone food. But no one has been able to prove that fish is any(26) _________ (good) for the brain than many other kinds of food.Another such idea is that you (27) _________ not drink water with meals. Washing food down with water as a substitute (28) _______ chewing is not a good idea, but some water with meals has been found to be helpful. It makes the digestive juices flow more freely and helps to digest the food.Many of the ideas which scientists tell us (29) _________(have)no foundation have to do with mixtures of foods. A few years ago the belief became general that orange juice and milk should never be drunk at the same meal. The reason given was (30) _______ the acid in the orange juice would make the milk curdle and bee indigestible. As a matter of fact, milk always meets in the stomach a digestive juice which curdles (31)________; the curdling of the milk is the first step in its digestion. A similar wrong idea is that fish and ice cream when (32) ________ (eat)at the same meal form a poisonous bination.(B)It’s one of our mon beliefs that mice are afraid of cats. Scientists have long known that (33)________ ________ a mouse has never seen a cat before, it is still able to detect (觉察) chemical signals released from it and run away in fear. This has always been thought to be something that is hard-wired into a mouse’s brain. But recently Wendy Ingram, a graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, (34)________ ________ this mon sense. She has found a way to “cure” mice of their inborn fear of cats – by infecting them with a parasite (寄生虫), reported the science journal Nature.The parasite, called Toxoplasma gondii, might sound unfamiliar to you, but the(35)__________(shock)fact is that up to one-third of people around the world are infected by it. This parasite can cause different diseases among humans,(36)__________pregnant women-it is linked to blindness and the death of unborn babies.However, the parasite’s effects on mice are uniqu e. Ingram and her team measured how mice reacted to a cat’s urine(尿)before and(37)__________it was infected by the parasites. They noted that normal mice stayed for away from the urine(38)___________mice that were infected with the parasite walked freely around the rest area.But that’s not all. The parasite was found to be more powerful than originally (39) __________(think)-even after researches cured the mice of the infection, they no longer reacted with fear to a cat’s smell, which could indicate that t he infection has caused a permanent change in mice’s brains.Why does a parasite change a mouse’s brain instead of making it sick like it does to human? The answer lies in evolution. Tosoplasma dondii can only reproduce inside a cat. So the parasite had to develop a way of tricking the mice into getting eaten more easily-thus(40)_______(help)itself go inside a cat-by taking away mice’s sense of alarm.Section BDirections:plete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.rain, polite manners, boring food and tea drinking?Some of the UK’s national stereotypes are true, a new survey has found. For example, British people do have a tendency (倾向) to drink lots of tea.The research polled (调查) 1,402 foreigners living in the UK on their opinions about the British way of life. Unsurprisingly, the majority (大多数) of them, almost 70 percent, said they enjoyed living in the country –good manners, especially UK people’s extraordinary ability to queue (排队), are the main reasons for foreigners’ appreciation (欣赏). More than one-third said they liked British people’s restrained (克制的) approach to emotion.However，there are aspects of British culture that are(45)_________upon. The heavy alcohol drinking culture(46)________as the least favorite trait, followed by the British sense of humor and the country’s bad weather.It may not be too hard to understand why heavy drinking and bad weather are(47)__________.but what’s wrong with the British sense of humor?British humor is known for being dry and satirical(讽刺的)，so it is generally more(48)_________.When it es to making the British laugh, here is nothingmore(49)_________than a socially inappropriate joke, n oted the BBC.” Britons are more fortable with life’s losers,” wrote English actor Ricky Ge rvais in an article published in Time magazine.“The majority of nationalities have stereotypes fitted around them and Britons don’t escape this,” said Liam Clifford, the founder of Global Visas, the website that conducted the research.”People probably e here with a stereotype-based preconception of what to exact. It’s good to see from our survey, though, that in the majority of cases, this reputation is actually(50)__________upon living here”.III. Reading prehension:Section ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Coffee can be considered one of nature's greatest gifts. It gives mental and emotional(51)__________ without harmful side effects, (like alcohol or tobacco), and it contains a wealth of nutrients. Yet, when most people drink coffee, they are not thinking that the beverage is (52)__________ their health. In fact, some may even feel a little guilty, (53)__________ they believe Coffee isn't good for you at all.Well, here's the truth of the matter. Coffee, like anything else, can cause problems if too much is (54)__________. In the short-term, too much coffee will cause insomnia, nausea and hypertension. In the long-term, too much Coffee will cause stomach problems, teeth staining, and high cholesterol.As far as the benefits, moderate consumption of Coffee, (which means 1 to 4 cups a day), inundates your body with a wealth of antioxidants. These substances are (55)__________ for eliminating free radicals. They are the chemical byproducts produced any time your body does something. A small number of them can help serve as a buffer against negative elements, but if they aren't kept in check, they can cause health problems. Antioxidants (56)__________ that this doesn't happen.The psychological effects of caffeine cannot be (57)__________ either. Not only does caffeine make you more (58)__________, but it can actually affect your mood. If you were feeling (59)__________ or overwhelmed, a nice cup of coffee could change your perspective. The stack of work that seemed(60)__________ before isn't even a problem now.(61)__________, caffeine helps stimulate creativity as it speeds up the body's functioning. That's why coffee is often (62)__________ with writers and other intellectual professions. Other drugs (63)__________ to make people dumber. Consider what happens when people get high off of crack or when they get drunk off of alcohol. They won't be functional at all. But with Coffee, an individual gets a creative boost while still helping their bodies.In conclusion, don't feel bad when you're brewing your morning cup of coffee.(64)__________ a can of soda or a shot of alcohol, Coffee will make you feel wonderful while keeping you healthy. Just remember, you do have to consume the beverage(65)__________. (来自育路外语考试网)51. A. reaction B. clarity C .freedom D .challenge52. A. improving B .damaging C .adjusting D .stimulating53. A. though B .so C. while D. since54. A. purchased B. cherished C. taken D. promoted55. A .suitable B. responsible C. convenient D. famous56. A. ensure B .assume C. threaten D. indicate57. A. ignored B. achieved C. measured D .abandoned58. A. attractive B. attentive C. alert D .approachable59. A .inpetent B. guilty C. depressed D. embarrassed60. A .doubtful B .unknown C .impossible D .improper61. A .By contrast B. In addition C. For example D. In brief62 . A popular B pared C. familiar D. associated63. A. mean B. tend C suppose D .expect64. A. Despite B .Without C .Apart from D. Unlike65. A. at will B. at random C.in particular D .in moderationSection BDirections: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Once upon a time it was boarding school adventures and mysteries solved by tweed-wearing detectives that fired young readers’ imaginations. Now, it seems, it is the promise of tales of blood sucking vampires, unstoppable zombies, howling werewolves and terrifying beasts that young audiences to pick up a book.Teen horror is a genre that seems to be going from strength to strength, with titles like The Demonata and The Saga of Larten Crepsey by Irish born writer, Darren Shan, topping the charts. Indeed Darren Shan’s success has earned him the title of ‘Master of Children’s Horror’ and his books, which also include The Thin Executioner and the vampire series The Saga of Darren Shan, have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. But what is it about horror fiction that so appeals to young readers, and just how scary do they like it?‘I think horror allows teenagers to focus on real-life issues in a fantastical way, helping them analyze and make sense of the world as they are ing to great understanding of it,’ says Darren. ‘In my book, Lo rd Loss, the main character’s parents and sister will are slaughtered by demons. While that’s obviously not going to happen to anyone in the real world, many will lose people they love during their formative years, whether it’s grandparents dying of old ag e, or friends or relatives in accidents. A book like this can hopefully help them prepare for when death strikes at them in real life. Good horror is always about helping us prepare for the darker aspects of life-and since we can’t avoid them, we might as well turn them into entertainment!’Darren tours frequently, attending events in schools and libraries, and talking to young readers helps him gauge what they can and can’t take terms of frightening content. He explains: ‘When I’m writing an especially ter rible scene, I imagine myself reading it out in a live environment, and ask myself if I would feel fortable doing so. If not, I’ll go back and tweak the scene. I have no set formula for deciding what is suitable and what is not. I simply go with my gut ins tinct.’66.What is the point of the article?A. To remend some popular horror books.B. To analyze why horror fiction fascinate young people.C. To explore how horror fiction benefits young readers.D. To introduce how Darren creates horror books.67.The underlined phr ase ‘going from strength to strength’ in Paragraph2 is closest in meaning to .A.Failing to attract attentionB.Improving imaginationC.Getting darker and scarierD.Being increasing successful68.Darren Shan thinks that his books interest young people because .A.They are exciting and inspiringB.They are about the darker aspects of lifeC.They deal with real-life issues in a fanciful wayD.They teach people how to deal with real-life problems69.What can we conclude from the last paragraph?A.Teenagers feel fortabl e with Darren’s imaginationB.The more frightening a book is, the better it sellsC.Darren visits schools from time to time to promote his booksD.Darren sometimes changes his stories to make them less scary.(B)70. Which of the following groups is the advertisement NOT intended for?A. Social clubs.B. Businesses.C. Families.D. Large groups.71. What advantages do you get from having one of the Gift Cards?a. You get further discount on bulk purchases.b. Your card is preloaded with a certain amount of cash.c. You get the best discounts among the three promotions.d. The cards can be used in many cinemas for many items.A. a, bB. b, cC. c, dD. b, d72. What do the three promotions have in mon?A. They all have a minimum purchase.B. They are all valid for 12 months.C. They all need to be ordered ahead of time.D. They can all be used on tickets and food.73.In which of the following circumstances may a firm owner NOT consider bulk ticket purchase?A.His customers usually don’t place big orders.B.His sales staff cooperate well and perform perfectly.C.He hopes his customers will always pay in time.D.He hopes to be admitted into a social club soon.(C)ARE we getting more stupid? According to Gerald Crabtree, a scientist at Stanford University in the US, we are.You may not want to hear this, but Crabtree believes that human intelligence reached its peak more than 2,000 years ago and ever since then has been going downhill. “If an average Greek from 1,000 BC were transported to modern times, he or she would be one of the brightest among us,” Crabtre e told The Guardian.At the heart of Crabtree’s thinking is a simple idea. In the past, intelligence was critical for survival when our ancestors had to avoid dangerous animals and hunt for food. The difference of being smart or stupid is often life or death. However, after the spread of agriculture, when our ancestors began to live in dense farming munities, the need to keep their intelligence in peak gradually reduced.This is not hard to understand. Most of the time, pressure is what keeps us going-you need the pressure from your teachers to finish your homework; the pressure of looking pretty you to lose weight when summer es. And the same is also true of our intelligence-if we think less, we bee less smart.These mutations are harmful to our intelligence and they were all developed in the past,3000 years. The other evidence that Crabtree holds is in our genes. He found that among the xx to 5000 genes that we have that determine human intelligence, there are two or more mutations in each of us.However, Crabtree’s theory has been criticized by some who say that early humans have better hunting and surviving abilities, but people today have developed a more diverse intelligence. For example, spearing a tiger doesn’t necessarily require more brainpower than playplaying chess or poem. Moreover, the power of modern education means a lot more people have the opportunity to learn nowadays.‘You wouldn’t get Stephen Hawking xx years ago. He just wouldn’t exist,’ Thomas Hills of the University of Warwick, UK, tol d Live Science, ‘But now we have people his intellectual capacity doing things and making insights that we would never have achieved in our environment of evolutionary adaptation.’74.What is Crabtree’s recent finding according to the article?A.The Greeks from 1000BC could have been the smartest in human history.B.Our ancient ancestors had no better surviving than we do nowadays.C.Humans have been getting steadily more intelligent since the invention of farming.D.Mutations in genes that decide human intelligence have affected the development of intelligence.75.According to Crabtree, ancient humansA.had much more genes that determine human intelligenceB.Were forced to be smart due to natural selection pressuresC.Relied more on group intelligence than individual intelligenceD.Developed a diverse intelligence to adapt to the harsh realities76.Some argue that Crabtree’s theory is false because they think.A.People today are under much more pressure than early humansB.It’s ridiculous to pare a hunter’s and a poet’s intelligenceC.Modern education is far more advanced than ancient educationD.Human intelligence nowadays is different from that of the distant past77.What is Thomas Hill’s attitude toward Crabtree’s theory?A. SupportiveB. UnfavorableC. WorriedD. Confused.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or plete the statements in the fewest possible words.（No more than 12 words）Proxemics (空间关系学) is the study of what governs how closely one person stands to another. People who feel close will be close, though the actual distances will vary between cultures. For Americans we can discern four main categories of distance: intimate, personal, social and public. Intimate ranges from direct contact to about 45 centimeters. This is for the closest relationships such as those between husband and wife. Beyond this es personal distance. This stands at between 45 and 80 centimeters. It is the most usual distance maintained for conversations between friends and relatives. Social distance covers people who work together or are meeting at social gatherings. Distances here tend to be kept between 1.30 to 2 meters. Beyond this es public distance, such as that between a lecturer and his audience.All cultures draw lines between what is an appropriate and what is an inappropriate social distance for different types of relationship. They differ, however, in where they draw these lines. Look at an international reception with representatives from the US and Arabic countries conversing and you will see the Americans pirouetting(快速旋转) backwards around the hall pursued by their Arab partners. The Americans will be trying to keep the distance between themselves and their partners which they have g rown used to regarding as “normal”. They probably will not even notice themselves trying to adjust the distance between themselves andtheir partners, though they may have vague feeling that their Arab neighbors are being a bit “pushy”. The Arab, on the ot her hand, ing from a culture where much closer distance is the norm, may be feeling that the Americans are being “stand-offish”. Finding themselves happier standing close to and even touching those they are in conversation with they will persistently pursue the Americans round the room trying to close the distance between them.The appropriateness of physical contact varies between different cultures too. One study of the number of times people conversing in coffee shops over a one hour period showed the following interesting variations: London, 0; Florida, 2; Paris, 10; and Puerto Rico 180. Not only dose it vary between societies, however, it also varies between different subcultures within one society. Young people in Britain, for example, are more likely to touch and hug friends than are the older generation. This may be partly a matter of growing older, but it also reflects the fact that the older generation grew up at a time when touching was less mon for all age groups. Forty years ago, for example, footballers would never hug and kiss one another on the field after a goal as they do today.(选自大学六级真题)78.In proxemics, ____governs the standing space between two persons.79.The word “stand-offish”(Line 14, Para. 2) coul d best be replaced by_________.80.In conversation with an American partner at an international reception, an Arab deems that close distant is _________.81.We can infer from the third paragraph that the appropriateness of physical contact also varies with_________.答案：DAAA第II卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1、这个新升职的经理真慷慨，资助我上了大学。
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ACaught in the WebA few months ago, it wasn't unusual for 47-year-old Carla Toebe to spend15 hours per day online. She'd wake up early, turn on her laptop and chaton Internet dating sites and instant-messaging programs – leaving her bed for only brief intervals. Her household bills piled up, along with the dishes and dirty laundry, but it took near-constant complaints from her four daughters before she realized she had a problem."I was starting to feel like my whole world was falling apart – kind of slipping into a depression," said Carla. "I knew that if I didn't get off the dating sites, I'd just keep going," detaching (使脱离) herself further from the outside world.Toebe's conclusion: She felt like she was "addicted" to the Internet. She's not alone.Concern about excessive Internet use isn't new. As far back as 1995, articles in medical journals and the establishment of a Pennsylvania treatment center for overusers generated interest in the subject. There's still no consensus on how much time online constitutes too much or whether addiction is possible.But as reliance on the Web grows, there are signs that the question is getting more serious attention: Last month, a study published in CNS Spectrums claimed to be the first large-scale look at excessive Internet use. The American Psychiatric Association may consider listing Internet addiction in the next edition of its diagnostic manual. And scores of online discussion boards have popped up on which people discuss negative experiences tied to too much time on the Web."There's no question that there're people who're seriously in trouble because they're overdoing their Internet involvement," said psychiatrist (精神科医生) Ivan Goldberg. Goldberg calls the problem a disorder rather than a true addiction.Jonathan Bishop, a researcher in Wales specializing in online communities, is more skeptical. "The Internet is an environment," he said. "You can't be addicted to theenvironment." Bishop describes the problem as simply a matter of priorities, which can be solved by encouraging people to prioritize other life goals and plans in place of time spent online.The new CNS Spectrums study was based on results of a nationwide telephone survey of more than 2,500 adults. Like the 2005 survey, this one was conducted by StanfordUniversity researchers.About 6% of respondents reported that "their relationships suffered because of excessive Internet use." About 9% attempted to conceal "nonessential Internet use," and nearly 4% reported feeling "preoccupied by theInternet when offline."About 8% said they used the Internet as a way to escape problems, and almost 14% reported they "found it hard to stay away from the Internet for several days at a time.""The Internet problem is still in its infancy," said Elias Aboujaoude, a Stanford professor. No single online activity is to blame for excessive use, he said. "They're online in chat rooms, checking e-mail, or writing blogs. not limited to porn () or gambling" websites.Excessive Internet use should be defined not by the number of hours spent online but "in terms of losses," said Maressa Orzack, a Harvard University professor. "If it's a loss you're not getting to work, and family relationships are breaking down as a result, then it's too much." Since the early 1990s, several clinics have been established in the U. S. to treat heavy Internet users. They include the Center for Internet Addiction Recovery and the Center for Internet Behavior.The website for Orzack's center lists the following among the psychological symptoms of computer addiction:● Having a sense of well-being (幸福) or excitement while at the computer.● Longing for more and more time at the computer.● Neglect of family and friends.● Feeling empty, depressed or irritable when not at the computer.● Lying to employers and family about activities.● Inability to stop the activity.● Problems with school or job.Physical symptoms listed include dry eyes, backaches, skipping meals, poor personal hygiene (卫生) and sleep disturbances.People who struggle with excessive Internet use maybe depressed or have other mood disorders, Orzack said. When she discusses Internet habits with her patients, they often report that being online offers a "sense of belonging, and escape, excitement fun," she said. "Some people say relief…because they find themselves so relaxed."Some parts of the Internet seem to draw people in more than others. Internet gamers spend countless hours competing in games against people from all over the world. One such game, called World of Warcraft, is cited on many sites by posters complaining of a "gaming addiction."Andrew Heidrich, an education network administrator from Sacramento, plays World of Warcraft for about two to four hours every other night,but that's nothing compared with the 40 to 60 hours a week he spent playing online games when he was in college. He cut back only after a full-scale family intervention (干预), in which s told him he'd gained weight."There's this whole culture of competition that sucks people in" with online gaming, said Heidrich, now a father of two. "People do it at the expense of everything that was a constant in their lives." Heidrich now visits websites that discuss gaming addiction regularly "to remind myself to keep my love for online games in check."Toebe also regularly visits a site where posters discuss Internet overuse. In August, when she first realized she had a problem, she posted a message on a Yahoo Internet addiction group with the subject line: "I have an Internet Addiction.""I'm self-employed and need the Internet for my work, but I'm failing to accomplish my work,to take care of my home, to give attention to my children," she wrote in a message sent to the group."I have no money or insurance to get professional help; I can't even pay my mortgage (抵押贷款) and face losing everything."Since then, Toebe said, she has kept her promise to herself to cut back on her Internet use. "I have a boyfriend now, and I'm not interested in online dating," she said by phone last week. "It's a lot better now."21. What eventually made Carla Toebe realize she was spending too much time on the Internet?A. Her daughter's repeated complaints.B. Fatigue resulting from lack of sleep.C. The poorly managed state of her house.D. The high financial costs adding up.22. What does the author say about excessive Internet use?A. People should be warned of its harmful consequences.B. It has become virtually inevitable.C. It has been somewhat exaggerated.D. People haven't yet reached agreement on its definition.23. Jonathan Bishop believes that the Internet overuse problem can be solved if people ______.A. try to improve the Internet environmentB. become aware of its serious consequencesC. can realize what is important in lifeD. can reach a consensus on its definitionBLike many new graduates, I left university full of hope for the future but with no real idea of what I wanted to do. My degree, with honors, in English literature had not really prepared me for anything practical.I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world somehow, but I had no idea how to do that. That’s when I learned about the Lighthouse Project.I started my journey as a Lighthouse Project volunteer by reading as much as I could about the experiences of previous volunteers. I knew it would be a lot of hard work, and that I would be away from my famil y and friends for a very long time. In short, I did not take my decision to apply for the Lighthouse Project lightly. Neither did my family.Eventually, however, I won the support of my family, and I sent in all the paperwork needed for the application. After countless interviews and presentations, I managed to stand out among the candidates and survive the test alone. Several months later, I finally received a call asking me to report for the duty. I would be going to a small village near Abuja, Nigeria. Where? What? Nigeria? I had no idea. But I was about to find out.After completing my training, I was sent to the village that was small and desperately in need of proper accommodation. Though the local villagers were poor, they offered their homes, hearts, and food as if I were their own family. I was asked to lead a small team of local people in building a new schoolhouse. For the next year or so, I taught in that same schoolhouse. But I sometimes think I learned more from my students than they did from me. Sometime during that period, I realized that all those things that had seemed so strange or unusual to me no longer did, though I did not get anywhere with the local language, and returned to the United States a different man. The Lighthouse Project had changed my life forever.24. What do we know about the author?A. His university education focused on the theoretical knowledge.B. His dream at university was to become a volunteer.C. He took pride in having contributed to the world.D. He felt honored to study English literature.25. According to Paragraph 2, it is most likely that the author__________.A. discussed his decision with his familyB. asked previous volunteers about voluntary workC. attended special training to perform difficult tasksD. felt frightened about having to leave his family and friends26. In his application for the volunteer job, the author ___________.A. participated in many discussionsB. went through challenging survival testsC. wrote quite a few papers on voluntary workD. faced strong competition from other candidates27. What can we infer from the author’s experiences in Nigeria?A. He found some difficulty adapting to the local culture.B. He had learned to communicate in the local language.C. He had overcome all his weaknesses before he left for home.D. He was chosen as the most respectable teacher by his students.CThe Big Brother in the novel 1984 listens to everything and nothing can escape his ears . Now in reality , we have Facebook . The social media giant h as never denied that it’s keeping track of conversations you have near your phone ( if the Facebook app is open , that is ) , but not , one expert has told NBC that Mark Zuckerberg’s empire may be keeping ears on you at a more regular basis . According to Professor Kelli Burns , who teaches mass communication at the University of South Florida , it may be listening more often than it lets on .To prove her point , Burns turned on the microphone feature on her phone , and said , “ I’m really interested in go ing on an African journey .I think it’d be wonderful to ride in one of those jeeps . ” Less thana minute later , when she checked her Facebook page , she was met by a story about a journey –the first post on her newsfeed . There was also a car ad on her page .While Facebook says that it’s only keeping its ears open to help “ identify the music you’re listening to and TV matches you’re watching , ” Burns’ little experiment suggests that there may be other motivations at play as well . But the social media company has denied claims that it records any conversations , and told The Independent , “ Facebook does not use microphone audio to inform advertising or News Feed stories in any way . Businesses are able to serve related ads based on people’s interes ts and other statistic information , but not through audio collection . ”Whether you believe this statement or not , there are ways to stop Facebook from listening in at all . Simply turn off your phone’s microphone by heading over into Settings ( if you’re an iPhone user ) ,going to the Privacy tab , then clicking on Microphone . From there , you can remove Facebook’s mic privileges , and probably , stop the company from hearing your conversations . On Android , you can also go to Privacy under the Setti ngs tab , and change Facebook’s permissions . So the next time you’re chatting with your friends about your summer vacation plans , keep an eye on your Facebook feed . There may be more participants in your conversation than you realize .28. Why does the author mention the Big Brother in the first paragraph ?A. To explain who Big Brother is .B. To stress the importance of Facebook .C. To introduce the topic about Facebook .D. To encourage readers to share their ideas .29. What does the underlined “ it” in paragraph 1 refer to ?A.Big Brother .B. An empire .C. Facebook .D. A university .30. What might Facebook do if it is turned on ?A. Chat with you like a real friend .B. Turn on your phone’s m icrophone .C. Identify the movie you are watching .D. Show ads based on your conversation .31. What is the best title for the text ?A. Walls Have EarsB. The Apple of Your EyeC. Turn off Your Cell PhoneD. Facebook : a Caring BrotherDWhat’s the most expensive place to station an employee overseas? London? Tokyo? São Paulo? Try Luanda, Angola.That’s the finding of a survey by Mercer, the world’s largest human resources consulting firm, headquartered in New York City. Two African ci ties (Luanda, N’Djamena) were in the top 10, along with four (Moscow, Geneva, Zurich, Bern) in Europe, three (Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong) in Asia and one (Sydney) in Australia. Switzerland alone has three cities in the top 10.Mercer’s 2013 Cost of Livi ng Survey examined data from 214 cities worldwide, comparing a market basket of over 200 goods and services, including unfurnished luxury two-bedroom apartments or three-bedroom houses, movie tickets, blue jeans, international newspapers, coffee,fast food restaurant meals, gasoline, milk and soda.If it sounds odd that Angola would be the most expensive, Mercer’s Barb Marder explains that"Despite being one of Africa’s major oil producers, Angola is a ly poor country yet expensive for expatriates (居住国外的人) since imported goods can be dear. In addition, finding secure living accommodations that meet the standards of expatriates can be challenging and quite costly."The survey found similar supply issues in N’Djamena, Chad, the other top 10 city in Africa.Mercer measured locations worldwide against New York, on a U.S. dollar basis, meaning that exchange rate shifts could impact the rankings. For example, although Tokyo is Asia’s most expensive city for people who live in a foreign country, the weakening of the Japanese yen against the dollar makes it seem cheaper than it was a year ago. Canada, too, has become a bargain as the U.S. dollar strengthens against the Canadian dollar.Measurements were taken in March, 2013.What’s the trend in the United States?"Overall, U.S. cities either remain stable in the ranking or have slightly decreased due to the movement of the U.S. dollar against the majority of currencies worldwide,"explains Mercer’s Steven Nurney. However, that may change as real estate(房地产) prices r ise nationwide. New York is the nation’s most expensive place to station expatriates.While housing is generally the most important factor in the survey rankings, the survey revealed some other significant differences in prices. For example, you may need a vodka chaser after paying $ 8.29 for a cup of coffee in Moscow, but the same coffee in Managua, Nicaragua would cost only $ 1.54. Expect to pay $ 20.10 for a movie ticket in London, versus $ 5.91 in Johannesburg.32．The questions asked in the first paragraph are used to .A.express the author’s puzzlement at themB.call on readers to provide their answersC.remind readers of the existing issueD.introduce the topic to be discussed33．Which of the following cities may be the cheapest for employees overseas?A.Geneva.B.Sydney.C.Tokyo.D.New York. 34．One reason why the cost of living for employees overseas in Angola is high is that .A.the quality of life there is superiorB.its imported goods cost a lot of moneyC.the rent for an apartment is really highD.the living environment is human-friendly35．The key factor that impacts the ranking is .A.the general standard of incomeB.prices of daily necessitiesC.the exchange rate against U.S. dollarsD.the housing prices【二】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。
山西大学附属中学2023_2024学年高三上学期12月月考(总第七次)英语试题
山西大学附属中学2023~2024学年高三上学期12月月考（总第七次）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、短对话1．What is the best part of Mike’s homcwork?A．The grammar.B．The handwriting.C．The story2．Who probably picked the woman’s peaches?A．Her son.B．The man.C．Her neighbor. 3．Why does Jim refuse to go camping?A．He prefers to stay at home.B．He has a project to finish.C．He necds to prepare potatoes.4．What is the relationship between the speakers?A．Boss and secretary.B．Receptionist and patient.C．Doctor and nurse. 5．What did the woman do today?A．She went shopping.B．She took a bus home.C．She had her yoga class.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Where does the woman want to go?A．The bus station.B．The city center.C．The City Bank. 7．How will the woman get to her final destination?A．On foot.B．By train.C．By taxi.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Where does the convcrsation take place?A．On the phone B．In the bank C．At the hospital 9．Who might be the woman?A．A police officer B．A nurse.C．A cheat10．What happened exactly?A．There was a car accident in the moming.B．The man didn’t have cash with him.C．The woman called a wrong number.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
高三年级12月月考英语试题
高12月月考英语试题本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷（选择，共100分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分50分）第一节语法和词汇知识（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20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。
1．David Cameron told City leaders _____European Union was '昣____ organization in peril representing ______ continent in trouble.A．the; an; a B．a; an; a C．the; an; the D /; an; a 2．Having ended the major combat （主战）, President Bush______ rebuilding Iraq．A．started out B．went all outC．turned to D．went on3．Mr．and Mrs．Scott prefer a restaurant in a small town to __ in so large a city as New York．A．this B．one C．it D．that 4．Unexpected difficulties __in the course of their experiment．A．arises B．were arising C．arose D．were arisen 5．The 15th Asian Games was held in Doha, Qatar, from December 1st to 15th, , during _time all the athletes competed for medals．A．whose B．when C．which D．that 6．Scarcely ____ finished their homework ____ the teacher came into the classroom．A．had they; then B．had they; whenC．they had; than D．did they; when7．Before we can accept the management's offer, we must _______ the workers again．A．discuss with B．discuss about C．consult with D．consult about 8．Alan is a careful driver, but he drives ____ of my friends．A．more carefully B．the most carefullyC．less carefully D．the least carefully9．Nancy enjoyed herself so much ___ she visited her friends in Sydney last year．A．that B．which C．when D．where 10．—May I smoke here?—If you _____, choose a seat in the smoking section．A．should B．must C．may D．could 11．—Who should be responsible for the accident?—The boss, not the workers．They just carried out the order ___．A．as told B．as are told C．as telling D．as they told 12．—What will you buy for your husband's birthday?—I want to buy a __ wallet for him．A．black leather small B．small black leatherC．small leather black D．black small leather 13．．We've published large quantities of books．This year__ we've published three million．A．only B．just C．merelyD．alone14．The book is______ boring; it is, in fact’rather exciting and fascinating．A．anything but B．nothing but C．no more D．all but 15．—You can’t finish the book in less than an hour, I suppose?— .A．Yes, I'm sure I can B．No, hardlyC．Sorry, I can't D．I don't think I can16．At the meeting they discussed three different ___ to the study of mathematics．A．approaches B．means C．methods D．ways17．I admired my classmate Linda very much ．___ her prettiness, she was smart and helpful．A．Except for B．But for C．On top of D．In spite of 18．Do you expect____be a chance to study abroad?A．it to B．it C．there to D．there 19．—Look ! How long _ like this ?—Three weeks ! It's usual here that rain __ without stopping these days of the year．A．has it been raining, pours B．has it rained, has pouredC．is it raining, pours D．does it rain, has poured20．It is obvious that nobody wants to make friends with the poor boy ______money．A．suspected of having stolen B．suspecting to stealC．suspected having stolen D．suspecting to have stolen第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。
高三12月月考英语试题
高三12月月考（英语）I. Listening Comprehension: 听力理解（共三节，30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题。
从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1.When will the man leave?A. At 8:15B. At 8:45C. At 8:302. Why is the man not satisfied with the operator’s explanation?A. He got through on the number an hour agoB. He called the operator an hour agoC. His telephone wasn’t in service an hour ago3. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Employer and employeeB. Father and daughterC. Teacher and student4. What does the man suggest?A. Selling the washing machine cheapB. Having the old washing machine repairedC. Buying a new washing machine5. What can be learned from the conversation?A. You shouldn’t believe everything you readB. Opinions about the novel are variedC. The woman thinks the book is excellent第二节（共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）听下面4段对话或独白。
广东省深圳市华中师范大学附属龙岗学校2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题
广东省深圳市华中师范大学附属龙岗学校2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Starting a new book can feel like a bit of a commitment, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are four books you can read in a single day.The House on Mango StreetReleased in 1984 and written by Mexican-American author Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is only 103 pages long. It’s a rapid read for those looking to dip their toes into the water, but it still deals with complex themes and important subject matters including language, race, ageing and troubles.The Midnight LibraryThe Midnight Library from the English author Matt Haig was released in 2020. It’s 288 pages, which makes it a little more challenging but still absolutely double in a single day. The novel is all about storytelling, with Nora Seed exploring the “what ifs” of her life.The Perilous Life of Jade Y eoReleased in 2012 and written by the fantastic Malaysian-English author Zen Cho, the page count is an extremely manageable 76 pages, which makes this another effective first read in one day. The novel is set in London in the 1920s and follows the life of another writer, Jade Yeo. There is even enough time for readers to appreciate a film adaptation of the book after reading it.StardustThe 1999 novel by English author Neil Gaiman is a perfect presentation of the writer’s fantasy stylings at their best, Stardust, which became a major motion picture, sits at 256 pages. It’s epic in its scale, but the reader can fit the novel into a single day, giving them a true sense of absolute escapism to the fantasy land of Stormhold.1．What is involved in the book written by Sandra Cisneros?A．Gender discrimination.B．Childhood.C．Growing old.D．Literature.2．Which book is a bit more difficult to finish in a day?A．The House on Mango Street.B．The Midnight Library.C．The Perilous Life of Jade Yeo.D．Stardust.3．What do The Perilous Life of Jade Yeo and Stardust have in common?A．They are both set in London.B．They are both intended for fantasyreaders.C．They were both made into a film.D．The characters in the two books are fictional.In 1959, Handler changed how toy dolls were made when she introduced “Barbie” to the world. With her mature figure, Barbie was one of the first “grown-up” dolls to hit the retail market.Handler wanted to create a toy that was different from the baby dolls that dominated little girls’ toy boxes. She wanted a doll that girls could project their future dreams upon and allowed for limitless clothing and career choices. Inspired by paper dolls of the time, Handler, to much disagreement, made sure Barbie had the body of a grown woman.“My own philosophy of Barbie,” Handler wrote in her autobiography, “was that through the doll, the little girl could be anything she wanted to be. Barbie always represented the fact that a woman had choices.”There’s even a Barbie for cancer patients — Brave Barbie — a partnership between Mattel and CureSearch that sends a bald (光头的) Barbie to families affected by cancer. “Gifting my daughter a Barbie who suffered from cancer was tremendous,” Michelle, a cancer survivor said, “We would play with that Barbie together and I’d heartbreakingly watch her pretend to take the doll to the hospital for chemo (化疗), or place its long wig on top of its head and tell the doll ‘It’s time to be beautiful again.’”Bald Barbie was super brave and went on awesome adventures after chemo. Sometimes she felt sick and needed to sleep, but would feel much better after a rest. Bald Barbie always beat the cancer and went on to live a long and happy life with her family. That Barbie became so much more than a plastic doll — she was a means of communication and a coping mechanism during an extremely distressing time for little families.4．Why did Handler create Barbie?A．To make a hit in the retail market.B．To appeal to girls with her diverse outfits.C．To do a project on women’s career choices.D．To inspire girls to make choices as they wish.5．How might Michelle feel when watching her daughter with Brave Barbie?A．Sad yet comforted.B．Envious yet proud.C．Overwhelmed and ashamed.D．Heartbroken and regretful.6．What does Brave Barbie mean to Michelle’s family?A．A reliable emotional support.B．A glue for broken relationships.C．An effective practical treatment.D．A secret medium of negotiation. 7．Where is the text probably taken from?A．A medical journal.B．A charity brochure.C．A financial report.D．A story collection.In a new study, Iowa Psychologist Ed Wasserman gave the pigeons complex categorization tests that high-level thinking would not aid in solving. Instead, the pigeons, by trial and error, eventually were able to memorize enough situations in the test. This basic process of making associations — considered a lower-level thinking technique — is the same between the test-taking pigeons and the latest AI advances.The researchers sought to figure out two types of learning: one declarative learning, is based on exercising reason according to a set of rules or strategies — a so-called higher level of learning owned mostly by people. The other, associative learning, centers on recognizing and making connections between objects or patterns, such as “sky-blue” and “water-wet. ”Wasserman’s team designed a difficult test to find out whether the pigeons use declarative or associative learning. Each test pigeon was shown a stimulus (刺激)and had to decide, by pecking(啄) a button on the right or on the left, to which category that stimulus belonged. What made the test so demanding was that no rules or logic would help finish the task. They have to memorize the individual stimuli or regions from where the stimuli occur. Over hundreds of tests, the four test pigeons eventually upped their score from 50% to an average of 68% right.“The pigeons are like AI masters” Wasserman says. “Both of them employ associative learning, and yet that base-level thinking is what allowed the pigeons to ultimately score successfully.” If people were to take the same test, they’d score poorly and would probably give up because they rely so heavily on rules or strategies. Those rules would get in the way of learning. The pigeon doesn’t have that high-level thinking process. But it doesn’t get in the way of their learning. In fact, in some ways it facilitates it.“People are stunned by AI doing amazing things using a learning algorithm (算法) much like the pigeon,” Wasserman says, “yet when people talk about associative learning in humans and animals, it is discounted as inflexible and uncomplicated. ”8．Which of the following is a typical example of associative learning ?A．Tom refuses to put hands on hot stoves after burns.B．Dolphins detect obstacles using sound waves.C．Chimpanzees use physical gesture strategies.D．Emily figures out math problems with logic.9．How did the pigeons improve their performance in the test?A．By pecking the stimuli.B．By finding rule or logic.C．By competing with each other.D．By making numerous attempts.10．What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．AI and man use the same learning pattern.B．Associative learning is underestimated.C．People think highly of declarative learning.D．Pigeons finish tasks with AI algorithms.11．Which can be a suitable title of the text?A．Pigeon’s Peck Can Mirror High TechB．AI Contributes to a New Learning PatternC．AI Can Enrich Human Learning ExperienceD．Pigeon’s Learning Largely Extends High TechBut that wasn’t always the case. The mathematician A da Lovelace and the physicist James Clerk Mahwah were both accomplished poets. The poet John Keats was a licensed surgeon. Combining the two practices fell out of favor in the 1800s. But translating research into lyrics, haiku, and other poetic forms is resurging (再现) among scientists as they look for alternative ways to inspire others with their findings.“Poetry is a great tool for questioning the world,” says Sam Illingworth, a poet and a geoscientist who works at the University of Western Australia. Through workshops and a newscience-poetry journal, called Consilience, Illingworth is helping scientists to translate their latest results into poems that can attract appreciation from those outside of their immediate scientific field.Stephany Mazon, a scientist from the University of Helsinki in Finland, joined one of Illingworth’s workshops. In the workshop, she was grouped with other scientists and tasked with writing a haiku, a 17-syllable-long poem, which spotlighted water, a fluid that featured in all of the group members’ research projects. “It was a lot of fun, and surprisingly easy to write the poem,” Mazon says. She plans to continue writing. “We do a disservice(伤害) to ourselves to think that scientists can’t be artistic and that art can’t be use a to communicate scientific ideas,” Mazon says.That viewpoint is echoed by Illingworth, who thinks science communication initiatives are too often dominated by public lectures with their hands-off PowerPoint slides. “Actually, when science communication involves writing and sharing poems, it invites a two-way dialogue between experts and nonexperts,” he says. Scientist-poet Manjula Silva, an educator at Imperial College London, agrees. Poetry provides a way to translate complex scientific concepts into a language that everyone can understand, Silva says.Scientists and poets are both trying to understand the world and communicate that understanding with others. The distinction between scientists and poets is less than people might think. We’re all just people with hopefully really interesting things to say and to share. 12．What does the underlined word “exclusive” probably mean?A．Unable to contrast at the same time.B．Unable to detect each other.C．Unable to distinct from each other.D．Unable to exist at the same time. 13．What are Illingworth’s workshops aimed to do?A．Promote a new science-poetry journal.B．Inspire outsiders to pursue their careers in science.C．Encourage science communication through poems.D．Get scientists to exchange ideas about the latest research.14．What does Illingworth think of the dominant ways of science communication?A．Conventional.B．Effective.C．Innovative.D．Complex. 15．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Poetry: A Great Tool to Question the WorldB．Scientists Take on PoetryC．Science Communication: A Two-way DialogueD．Scientists and Poets Think Alike二、七选五Philadelphia is a city known for many things. It is where the Declaration ofIt is home to nearly 3,000 murals (壁画) painted on the side of homes and buildings around the city.That’s more murals than any other city on Earth. 17More than 20 years ago, a New Jersey artist named Jane Golden started a program pairing troubled youth with artists to paint murals on a few buildings around the city. 18 The teenagers involved helped to create magnificent pieces of art, and there were other, even more important, benefits. The young people learned to cooperate and get along with many different kinds of people during the painting. They learned to be responsible, because they needed to follow a schedule to make sure the murals were completed. 19 It is hard for anyone to see the spectacular designs and not feel proud to be a part of Philadelphia.Take a walk around some of the poorest neighborhoods in Philadelphia and you will find beautiful works of art on the sides and fronts of buildings. Of course the murals are not just in poor neighborhoods, but richer ones as well. Special buses take tourists to different parts of the city to see the various murals, which show the diverse ethnic groups that call Philadelphia home.20 It is also a model for other cities throughout America seeking to help troubled youth.A．How did this come to be?B．What happened to the murals on Earth?C．They also learned to take pride in their community.D．But one fact about Philadelphia is not so well-known.E．From this small project, something magical happened.F．The program encouraged troubled youth to paint together with their teachers.G．As a result of its success, the murals program has now become the nation’s largest public art program.三、完形填空The town of Paradise has suffered a fire which lasted 17 days and caused a loss of $16.5 billion. As a result, the beautifully named place 21 is beauty.Shane Gram, the director of Disney’s theme parks in Los Angeles, paid close attention to the news of the fire’s 22 path. In fact be he felt powerless to help when seeing the picture shared by his friend, in which only a white chimney of his house 23 after the fire.“I’ve got to 24 that chimney,” he said. “I’m not trying to say anything. It’s just that I’m an artist. And it was a(n) 25 for me to express myself and be an artist, wasn’t it?”Gram spent three hours spray-painting the image of a woman on the chimney in black and white, which was 26 mysterious. Perhaps it served as a(n) 27 of the beauty of life or just life itself.Then Gram put its picture on social media. On seeing it, the victims of the fire/could not 28 themselves. “Beautiful and impressive,” one of them remarked. And another said, “You bring beauty and 29 .At this time, Gram became aware that something deeper had been transformed by a purely artistic 30 . “When the first mural moved so many people, I knew I had to 31 back,” he told the journalist. Gram returned to Paradise eight times in three months, during which he 32 17 murals of victims and other figures.Today, Gram’s efforts have 33 into a movement. He has also painted murals in dark places around the world that seriously need some light.Ironically, the first painting, on the chimney in Paradise existed for just several months, 34 the bulldozer (推土机) was a merciless art critic. But Gram couldn’t be more pleased with it, which means the spirit of Paradise is 35 again.21．A．destroyed B．created C．witnessed D．lost 22．A．deadly B．promising C．lively D．demanding 23．A．cracked B．remained C．disappeared D．collapsed 24．A．mend B．rebuild C．paint D．preserve 25．A．risk B．opportunity C．job D．duty 26．A．strikingly B．originally C．deliberately D．accidentally27．A．label B．object C．content D．reminder 28．A．support B．contain C．help D．release 29．A．hope B．mystery C．entertainment D．diversity 30．A．equipment B．revolution C．debate D．expression 31．A．take B．come C．bring D．hold 32．A．promoted B．protected C．advertised D．completed 33．A．broken B．looked C．developed D．dipped 34．A．since B．while C．unless D．once 35．A．lasting B．rising C．fading D．accumulating四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
湖北省腾云联盟2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题
湖北省腾云联盟2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Spring Break Camps are offered at PacSci in Seattle and Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue for grades K-5. Ignite (点燃) your child’s curiosity at one ofEXTENDED CARE Extended care is an optional add-on on the last day, which promptly ends at 6 p.m. Any unplanned extended care or late pick-ups from camp results in afee of $20 for 1-10 minutes late, plus $10 for every 10-minute interval (间隔) thereafter. 1．What do PLANT PALS and BLOSSOMING BOTANISTS have in common?A．They explore vegetables.B．They introduce some botanists.C．They teach skills of gardening.D．They provide plant-related experience. 2．If a child is picked up at 6:30 p.m. with extended care chosen, how much will it cost at least for the whole session?A．$560.B．$600.C．$570.D．$585. 3．Who is the target audience of the text?A．Parents.B．Nature lovers.C．Teachers.D．Students in grades K-5.My chairs are almost a part of the family. They were first purchased in Calcutta in the year 1975 when my father shifted into his flat in the city. Over the next 25 years the chairs had been to five cities. In 2002, when I set up my first house in Chennai my folks transported the chairs there. The chairs have since made the journey between Chennai and Mumbai twice over and currently sit on the 17th floor in Andheri. Before I go any further, I must tell you something about this special set of furniture.In the summer of 2005, things weren’t looking very good for me. A broken relationship, a dilemma at work, a growing dependence on alcohol and tobacco all made me upset. I was almost at breaking point when my mother decided to pay me a visit, for like only mothers can sense, she figured out from a 1000 miles away that everything wasn’t as rosy as I was making it out to be over the telephone. On the first evening of her visit she tried to get me talking about where I was at in life, what was working and what wasn’t. I resisted and tried every trick in the book to cover up. I thought I had succeeded.When I got back from work the next evening, my small hall room looked like a painter’s workshop. My mother was repainting every single one of my chairs herself. Somehow, over the hours spent painting what she was actually doing was standing witness to the situation I was in. She was screaming ‘I UNDERSTAND’ without saying a word. Over the next 4 days she painstakingly pursued perfection in an art she had never practiced up to that point in her life. Eventually, the chairs looked brand new.As I sink into one of the chairs, I can still feel the comforting embrace of my mother’s company from those days she spent with me. All too often we forget that the twounconditional votes you get in life are always those of your parents.4．What can be inferred from Paragraph 1?A．The chairs were purchased by the author in Calcutta.B．The author lives in Andheri now.C．The chairs were moved between Chennai and Mumbai more than twice.D．In 2002 the author left Mumbai for Chennai.5．What made the author’s mother pay a visit?A．The natural ability that a mother is born with.B．Her son’s addiction to alcohol and tobacco.C．The author talked about his life on the phone.D．Her life wasn’t rosy as expected.6．What happened on the first evening of mother’s visit?A．They had a successful conversation.B．The author was unwilling to admit his situation.C．The author searched tricks from books.D．His mother tried to figure out where he was working.7．What is probably the reason for mother’s painting the chairs?A．The chairs were too old.B．She tried to release her anger.C．She was a real artist.D．She wanted to comfort him.If you feel lonely, you’re actually in good company: Nearly 1 in 4 adults across the world have reported feeling very or fairly lonely. A new survey, taken across 142 countries, found 24% of people age 15 and older self-reported feeling very or fairly lonely in response to the question, “How lonely do you feel?” Loneliness has emerged as a silent epidemic, affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds.The survey also found that the rates of loneliness were highest in young adults, with 27% of young adults age 19 to 29 reporting feeling very or fairly lonely. The lowest rates were found in older adults. Only 17% of people age 65 and older reported feeling lonely. Over half of adults age 45 and older reported not feeling lonely at all, while the majority of those younger than 45 answered that they felt at least a little lonely, if not very or fairly lonely. While there was little or no difference in the reported loneliness between men and women, some countries had substantial gaps in both directions, depending on the country’s culturalcontext. Overall, 79 out of the 142 countries had a higher self-reported rate of loneliness in women than men.Rokach, who also teaches in the department of psychology at York University in Toronto, said that younger people who are in a transitional stage of becoming an adult experience more uncertainty in many areas of life, including “a tumultuous love life, uncertainty about a professional path, and in the process of separating from their parents.” Young adults are therefore more likely to experience more loneliness than older adults who have already accumulated “wisdom, friends, a family which may be supportive, and a community which cares for them,” he said.While being alone could be refreshing and energizing, social media could defend against loneliness or help people not feel lonely anymore. “Social media is often a tool young adults use to connect with one another, but it can be more harmful if users are participating in passive scrolling,”said Dr. Olivia Remes, a mental health researcher at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. She described the behavior as only taking in the rosy posts of others and comparing it with one’s reality.8．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A．Nearly 40% of adults across the world reported feeling lonely.B．The rate of loneliness in women is higher than men.C．The rates of loneliness were the lowest in people aged 45 and older.D．People older than 65 were less likely to feel lonely.9．How did the author present the result of the survey?A．By providing data.B．By comparison.C．By listingexamples.D．By making experiments.10．Why are young adults more likely to experience loneliness?A．They are addicted to social media.B．They are not understood by their parents.C．They are at a loss for the future.D．They have difficulty dealing withrelationships.11．What does the underlined phrase “passive scrolling” in Paragraph 4 mean?A．Browse contents with certain purposes.B．Make negative comments.C．Measure oneself against others.D．Argue with people online.A key part of starting to exercise is choosing when to work out. Morning, afternoon, orevening: Which time is best? Scientists have studied this dilemma extensively.For beginners, morning workouts are often the most frightening. Trading a cozy, nurturing bed for an unpleasant, unforgiving fitness center can be a rude awakening to say the least. But morning workouts have their advantages. Challenging the body triggers the release of endorphins (内啡肽), which can make you more productive and attentive at work. Moreover, for those who struggle to fall asleep at night, habitual morning exercise may help to reset their circadian rhythms, the internal, biological processes that regulate the 24-hour sleep-wake cycle.But early exercisers may not be able to achieve peak performance. Stiffer muscles, fewer stored energy reserves from overnight fasting, and a slightly cooler body temperature in the morning add up to disturb exercise output. Therefore, more enthusiastic exercisers might prefer working out in the afternoon. A small, 12-week study focusing on pre-diabetic and diabetic men found that afternoon training produced slightly more beneficial metabolic (新陈代谢的) effects and resulted in a little more fat loss compared to morning training.Finally, some folks may decide to work out later in the evening. Studies centered around this time of day tend to focus on whether or not nightly exercise negatively impacts sleep quality. Gathered research suggests it does not and, instead, actually improves sleep. However. Intense exercise performed within an hour of one’s bedtime absolutely will make it more difficult to fall asleep. For this reason, most exercise experts recommend at least 90 minutes of downtime between the conclusion of an exercise session and attempting to fall asleep.Whether morning, afternoon, or evening, it is recommended if exercise timing remains somewhat consistent, research has found. For example, a competitive marathon runner will exhibit the best performance when his/her exercise training sessions occur at the same time-of-day as the marathon. Still, it is perfectly fine to mix up your workout times to fit with your schedule. The average person need not worry over when to work out just because of some slight bodily differences based on time-of-day.12．Which of the following can benefit a man with sleeping disorder?A．Sleeping immediately after workouts.B．Reducing the exercise time by at least 90 minutes.C．Regular workouts between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.D．Exercise between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.13．Which of the following is right for diabetic men?A．It is hard to lose weight in the morning.B．Exercise may be more efficient in the afternoon.C．Diabetic men are easy to lose more fat.D．Morning exercise produces harmful metabolic effects.14．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．It’s good to exercise at the same time every day.B．A marathon runner will perform best in the training.C．The average person varies slightly in body.D．It is fine to exercise ahead of schedule.15．Which one is the most suitable title?A．Exercise: A dilemma.B．AM or PM: When is the best time to exercise?C．Exercise timing should remain consistent.D．The advantage of exercise.We are familiar with the button, but no one knows for sure when it came into being. Theonto your clothes. Then about 3,000 years later, someone finally invented the buttonhole, and buttons were suddenly useful.The button is such a great invention. Not only does it slip through the buttonhole, but then it kind of falls into place. 17 The design of a button hasn’t changed much since the Middle Ages. It’s one of the most lasting designs in history.For me, the best buttons are usually round. There’s either a dome (圆顶状) button with a little shank (柄), or there’s just this sort of round thing with either a rim (边) or not, either two holes or four holes. 18 And the way you figure out its size is: the diameter (直径) of the button plus the width of the button, plus a little bit of room.Before buttons, clothes were bigger—they were kind of used for covering, and people just wrapped themselves in those things. But then fashion moved closer to the body as we discovered uses for the button. 19I think the reason why buttons have lasted for so long, historically, is that they actually work to keep our clothes shut. Zippers break; Velcro (魔术贴) makes a lot of noise, and it wears out after a while. If a button falls off, you just sew that thing on. 20 It’s not justthe most elemental design ever, it’s also such a crazy fashion statement.A．A button is there for the long run.B．The shapes of buttons are not fixed.C．It was decorative when it first started.D．It plays an important role in the production of clothes.E．It was the very way to make clothes fit the body perfectly.F．Thus we’re completely secure, like it’s never going to open.G．Almost more important than the button is to determine the buttonhole.二、完形填空A leadership programme set up by Victoria Azubuike, 23, is teaching girls how to dream.22．A．unforgettable B．annoying C．scary D．difficult 23．A．busy B．ordinary C．slow D．pleasant 24．A．toys B．clothes C．chocolates D．presents 25．A．Agreeing B．Longing C．Hurrying D．Hesitating 26．A．angry B．dissatisfied C．merciful D．frustrated 27．A．called for B．called on C．called off D．called up 28．A．confidence B．hope C．light D．inspiration 29．A．rescuing B．finding C．featuring D．helping 30．A．immoral B．disadvantaged C．remarkable D．influential 31．A．transforming B．touring C．shaping D．introducing 32．A．spotting B．posting C．sharing D．downloading 33．A．forced B．challenged C．reminded D．chosen 34．A．Despite B．Apart from C．Regardless of D．In case of 35．A．fault B．achievement C．start D．capacity三、语法填空the coffee is specially crafted by an international team of World Barista Championship winners, so you won’t find a bad cup of Joe.四、书面表达46．假设你是李华，你校英文报正在举行征文活动，主题是：如何正确使用扫描翻译笔(Scanning Translation Pen)?请写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：1. 使用时存在的问题;2. 提出建议。
普通高中高三英语12月月考试题030126023
高三英语12月月考试题03第一卷（选择题，满分115分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题，每小题1．5分，满分7．5分)听下面5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，你都有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．How much did the woman spend yesterday?A．$25．B．$50．C．$30.2．What are the speakers talking about?A．A city B．An actor．C．A lawyer. 3．What does the man suggest doing?A．Spending a lot of money training the staff.B．Forcing the staff to take regular exercise.C．Registering the staff in a fitness centre.4．What does the man mean?A．A new kitchen will be finished this week.B．He will move into the new house this week.C．The workers will build a new house this week.5．Where will the woman read the article?A．In an e-mail． B．In a paper．C．In a magazine. 第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
(完整)四川省届高三英语12月月考试题
新津中学高三12月月考英语试题第一部分听力（共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5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，你都有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. Why doesn ' t John go to school today?A. It ' s the weekend.B. He ' s too tired for school.C. His school is closeddow n.2. What will the man do tomorrow morning?A. Give Frank a bath.B. Cook Frank a meal.C. Take Frank to a vet. |3. What is the male speaker?A. A stude ntB. A preside nt.C. A professor.4. What does the man mean?A. The door is uni ocked.B. He is not the one to blame.C. Somebody has justleft the lab.5. On which floor is the woman ' s apartment?A. The seco nd.B. The fourth.C. The sixth.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
高中高三英语12月月考试题 试题
润德高中2021年12月高三英语月考试题英语试题本科目考试时间是是：2013年12月27日晚上19：10-21：10★祝考试顺利★本套试卷一共8页，满分是150分，考试时间是是150分钟。
第一节〔一共5小题；每一小题1.5分，满分是7.5分〕1. What does the woman need to do this weekend?A. To get her car fixed.B. To do her homework.C. To meet a friend.2. What will the woman buy for the man？A. Oranges and bananas.B. Apples and oranges.C. Grapes and oranges.3. What does the man mean?A. The exam seems to be easier than it first appeared.B. He thinks they made the exam difficult on purpose.C. The exam is more difficult than he thought.4. What is the woman?A. A waitress.B. A doctor.C. A teacher.5. What will the woman take?A. A taxi.B. A bus.C. The underground.第二节〔一共15小题；每一小题1.5分，满分是22.5分〕听第6段材料，答复第6至第8题。
6. What is the main topic of the conversation?A. City life.B. Life abroad.C. The climate in California.7. What does the man think of the people in the city?A. Friendly.B. Hardworking.C. Humorous.8. Where does the man come from?A. Japan.B. Canada.C. Britain.听第7段材料，答复第9至第11题。
高三英语12月月考试题(含解析)(新版)新目标版
——————————新学期新成绩新目标新方向——————————2019学年上学期高三年级十二月月考英语试卷时间：120分钟总分：150分第一部分：听力（共两小节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1. 音频Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a restaurant.C. On a bus.【答案】B【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
2. 音频How does the woman feel about her work?A. She is disappointed with it.B. She is excited about it.C. She is satisfied with it.【答案】A【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
3. 音频What kind of music does the woman like?A. Jazz.B. Classical.C. Folk.【答案】A【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
4. 音频Why will the man go to Edinburgh?A. To drive the woman there.B. To have a meeting in Glasgow.C. To meet some important people.【答案】C【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
5. 音频What will the girl do tonight?A. Prepare for an exam.B. Watch TV.C. Go to a movie.【答案】B【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
第二节(共1 5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
音频6. What does the man suggest doing?A. Going for a walk.B. Having a cup of tea.C. Mailing a letter.7. What is the woman doing?A. Writing a letter.B. Cooking dinner.C. Exercising.【答案】6. A 7. A【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
重庆市南开中学高三英语12月月考试题 (无答案)
英语试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（共115分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5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，你都有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. What is the woman doing?A. Ordering a pizza in a restaurant.B. Picking up a pizza she ordered.C. Ordering a pizza on the phone.2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A tripB. A filmC. A festival3. When might the speakers leave for the party?A. At 6:20B. At 6:30C. At 6:404. What may have happened to the books?A. The woman's sister forgot to mail them.B. They were delivered to the wrong address.C. The post office lost them.5. What do we know about the woman?A. She is being fired.B. She will be given an other job.C. She always came to work on time.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有2至4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。
高中高三英语12月月考试题高三全册英语试题_
然顿市安民阳光实验学校高考高三英语12月月考试题09第I卷（二部分，共85分）第一部分：英语知识运用（两节，共45分）第一节：语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1.S he’s got the job because she has the advantage _____others ofknowing many languages.A.overB. aboveC. againstD. beyond2.Thank you for sending us ______ fresh vegetables of many kinds. Youhave done us _____ great service.A./; aB. the; aC. /;/ D the; /3. ________scores of times, but Derek still couldn’t understand howto use past participle in a concrete situation.A. Having explainedB. Having been explainedC. Though it was explainedD. It was explained4. Chinese President Hu Jintao called for an immediate cease-fire inLibya ______ an even worse humanitarian crisis in the country at the BRICS Summit in Hainan province.A. to preventB. to have preventedC. preventingD. having prevented5. –Do you think that the 16th Asian Games were a success?--Yes, _______!It couldn’t be better. A. relatively B. approximately C. absolutely D. fortunately6. –Is there an express to Beijing tonight?-- There ______be , but you’d better call the booking office to make sure.’A. canB. mightC. willD. must7. Anyway, that evening, ______ I’ll tell you more about later, I ended up staying at Rachel’s place.A. whenB. whereC. whatD. which8. If we can ______ our present difficulties, then everything should be all right.A. come acrossB. get overC. come overD. get off9. Stella was disappointed to find her new plan ______and fell into greatdepression.A. put awayB. carried outC. turned downD. left out10. The black box is a necessary device on an airplane, which recordsits speed, direction and whether everything on the airplane______ normally.A. will functionB. functionedC. is functioningD. has functioned11. According to our principal, all children should be encouraged torealize their full _______.A. consequenceB. entertainmentC. presentationD. potential12. – Which color do you prefer, red or black?-- Red. For red _____ a sense of energy and strength.A. deliversB. conveysC. contributesD. concentrates13. It is uncertain ______ side effects these weight-loss drugs willbring about, although hundreds of thousands of patients have taken it.A. thatB. whetherC. howD. what14. ---Is there anything else I can do for you, Jack?--- No, thanks. I really appreciate ______ when you lent all your notes to me before the exam.A. thatB. oneC. itD. the one15. At the sight of the policeman _____from behind the door.A. did the boy rushed outB. rushing out was the boyC. out rushed the boyD. the boy was rushing out第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
高三英语12月月考试题高三全册英语试题2
领兑市安插阳光实验学校一中2015-2016 年度第一学期 12 月份月考高三英语总分 150 分时间120 分钟第一听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面5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，并标在试卷的相位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有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、What did the woman buy?A. scarf.B. gloves.C. chocolates.2、At what time will the man meet the woman?A. 4:15B. 5:15C. 5:303、Where does the conversation take place?A. In a post office.B. At a bus station.C. In a café.4、How does the man feel about the woman?A、Worried. B. Confident. C. Angry.5、What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. A person.B. A horse.C. A cartoon character.第二节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相位置。
听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6、Why doesn’t woman want to go to the cinema?A. She doesn’t like the films on show.B. She can’t afford the ticket.C. She has booked a table in a restaurant.7、What does the man suggest doing in the end?A. Watching DVDs at home.B. Eating in a restaurant.C. Going to a store.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
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高三英语12月月考试题英语试题第I卷I．听力（共30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5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，你都有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．What can we learn from the conversation ?A．The man might have dialed the wrong number .B．Bob Crossley is not here at the moment .C．Bob Crossley is busy at the moment .2．What is the woman going to do ?A．To stay inside . B．To join the man . C．To stay under a tree . 3．How much had the man saved ?A．$ 24. B．$25. C．$ 30.4．Where does the man plan to go ?A．Chicago . B．New York . C．Phoenix .5．Which form exists in every language ?A．The written form .B．The spoken form .C．Neither the written form nor the spoken one .第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
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四川省绵阳第一中学2017届高三英语12月月考试题（无答案）第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节,满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5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，你都有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。
例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9,I5.答案是C。
1. What is the man planning to do?A. Make some cheese.B. Go on a trip.C. Find a job in Paris.2. What is the time now?A. 8 o’clockB. 10 o’clock.C. 12 o’clock.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A local artist.B. The man’s salary.C. An apartment to let.4. How does Dr. Heath spend most of his time?A. Giving lectures.B. Conducting research.C. Doing office work,5. Why does Elaine call Peter?A. To borrow his notes.B. To explain her absence.C. To discuss the presentation.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5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罝。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is Julia doing?A. Asking about her order.B. Reporting a computer problem.C. Confirming a visit to a company.7. When will the chairs arrive today?A. At about 10 am, B, Around 12 noon. C. By 4 pm.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the conversation mainly about?A. Course design.B. Course registration.C. Course evaluation.9. What course did the woman choose?A. International Trade.B. Modem HistoryC. Chemistry.10. What will Jack do to take mathematics?A. Watt for an opening.B. Apply to the department.C. Speak to Professor Anderson.听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a shop.B. In a canteen.C. In an office.12. What bothers the woman?A. Her computer is down.B. Her paper is missing.C. Her hand is aching.13. When is the woman's report due?A. Wednesday.B. Friday.C. Next Monday.听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man doing?A. Writing a book.B. Preparing a lecture.C. Searching for references,15. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Make his topic more specific.B. Get a complete reading li stC. Read at least six books.16. What is the roan going to focus on?A. Hollywood in the 1920s,B. 20th-century Hollywood movies.C. Golden Age Hollywood comedies.17. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Student and teacherB. Reader and librarian.C. Customer and shop assistant.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题，18. What will the weather be like in high places this evening?A. There’ll be showers,B. There’ll be heavy mist.C. There’ll be strong winds. 19- How will the day start in coastal areas tomorrow?A. Cloudy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.20. When can holiday makers expect good weather?A. This weekendB. End of this month.C. Next month.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并答在答题卡上，将该项涂黑。
ASuddenly another thought went through Kate’s mind like an electric shock. An express train was due to go past about thirty minutes later. If it were not stopped, that long train, full of passengers, would fall into the stream. “Someone mu st go to the station and warn the station-master，” Kate thought. But who was to go? She would have to go herself. There was no one else.In wind and rain she started on her difficult way. Soon she was at the bridge that crossed the Des Moines River, a bridge also built of wood, just like the bridge across Honey Creek. The storm had not washed this away, but there was no footpath across it She would have to cross it by stepping from sleeper (枕木)to sleeper. With great care she began the dangerous crossing, sometimes on her hands and knees, hardly daring to look down between the sleepers into the wild flood waters below. If she should slip, she would fall between the sleepers, into the rapidly flowing stream.At last - she never knew how long it had taken her - she felt solid ground under her feet. But there was no time to rest. She still had to run more than half a mile and had only a few minutes left. Unless she reached the station before the express did, many, many lives would be lost.She did reach the station just as the train came into sight. Fortunately the station-master was standing outside. “The bridge is down! Stop the train! Oh, please stop it!” Kate shouted breathlessly.The station-master went pale. He rushed into the station building and came back with a signal light. He waved the red light as the train came into the station. It was not asecond too early.21. What did Kate decide to do?A. Stop the express train.B. Check the signal light.C. Meet the passengers.D. Visit the station-master22. Which of the following words best describes Kate’s journey?A. Fruitless.B. Boring.C. Well-planned.D. Risky.23. Why did the station-master turn pale?A. He suddenly fell ill.B. He realized the danger.C.He discovered his mistake.D. He became over-excited.BThe Crowne Plaza Hotel in Copenhagen is offering a free meal to any guest who is able to produce electricity for the hotel on an exercise bike linked to a generator (发电机)，The idea is to get people fit and reduce their carbon footprint. Guests will have to produce at least 10 watt hours of electricity - roughly 15 minutes of cycling for someone of average fitness. Guests staying at Plaza Hotel will be given meat tickets worth $36 once they have produced 10 watt hours of electricity. The bicycles will have smart phones attached to the handlebars measuring how much power is being generated for the hotel.The plan, a world-first, will start on 19 April and run for a year. Only guests staying at the hotel will be able to take part. Frederikke Toemmergaard, hotel spokeswoman, said, “Many of our visitors are business people who enjoy going to the gym. There might be people who will cycle just to get a free meal, but generally I don’t think people will take advantage of our p rogramme,”Copenhagen has a long-standing cycling tradition and 36% of locals cycle to work each day, one of the highest percentages in the world, according to the website visitcopenhagen.dk. US environmental website recently voted Copenhagen the world’s best city for cyclists. “Because Copenhagen is strongly co nnected with cycling，we felt the bicycle would work well as a symbol of the hotel’s green profile (形象)."If successful, the electric bicycle meal programme will be spread to all Crowne Plaza hotels in the UK, the hotel said in a statement.24. What is the main purpose of the free meal programme?A. To promote the hotel's green concept.B. To make the city known to the world.C. To attract people to the hotel restaurant.D. To get guests to stay longer at the hotel.25. How can a participant get a free meal?A. By becoming a professional cyclist.B. By cycling to produce some electricity.C. By linking a smart phone to a bicycle.D. By monitoring his or her carbon footprint.26. Who are most likely to enter for the programme?A. The poor local people.B. The environment activists.C. Health-conscious hotel guests.D. Visitors fond of Copenhagen food.27. According to paragraph 3. Copenhagen has one of the world's _.A. best chain hotelsB. greenest natural environmentsC. longest bike pathsD. highest rates of people cycling to workCDigital technology - email and smart phones especially - have vastly improved workers' ability to be productive outside of a traditional office. Even so, most white-collar work still happens in an office. One reason is that, according to findings of a new survey (调查) of office workers conducted by Wakefield Research for the IT company Citrix, most bosses are doubtful about remote working. Half of the workers say their boss doesn't accept it»and only 35 percent say it’s tolerated.Skeptical bosses will likely have their doubts reinforced (加深)by the same survey, which shows that 43 percent of workers say they’ve watched TV or a movie while “working” remotely, while 35 percent have done housework，and 28 percent have cooked dinner.It is true, however，that worki ng at home makes people much more efficient (高效的)，because it allows workers to take care of annoying housework while still getting their jobs done. It’s much faster, for example, to shop for groceries at a quarter to three than to stand in line during the after-work rush.The fact that such practices remain officially unaccepted reflects how far we haven'tcome as a society from the days when we expected every full-time worker to be supported by a full-time homemaker.More broadly the Wakefield survey suggests that employers may be missing a low-cost way to give workers something of value. Sixty-four percent of those survey participants who haven’t worked remotely would rather give up some bonus in order to get even one day a week working from home. Under such circumstances, smart firms need to find ways to let their employees have enough flexibility to manage their time efficiently.28. Why do some employers hesitate to allow remote working?A. They fear losing control of their workers.B. They want to stick to their routine practice.C. They have little trust in modem technology.D. They are used to face-to-face communication.29- What seems to be most workers’ attitude toward remote working?A. Doubtful.B. Favorable,C. Reserved,D. Disapproving.30. What does the author suggest smart firms do?A. Shorten their office hours.B. Give employees a pay raise.C. Adopt flexible work patterns.D. Reduce their staff’s workload.DBook Your Next Birthday Party at the AGO!Starting this October, kids can celebrate their birthday at the AGO! Invite your friends and family for a unique, artful birthday experience! Discover our cool gallery and art making activities in an unforgettable ,one-of-a-kind party! We'll take you on an interactive tour throughout the gallery and make an amazing art project that you and your friends can take home ! End the day by making a wish on your special, AGO-made birthday cake!Location:* Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street WestTime:* 1:00pm to 3:30pm or 2:00pm to 4:30pm* Includes 45 minutes tour and 45 minutes art activity, followed by no more than 1 hour private use of party room for 'cake and giftsAges:* Ages 4 and up. Adult chaperones(监护人) are required at a ratio of 1:8 for 5 and under, 1:10 for 5 and upCosts:* $500 fiat rate( maximum of 15 persons per group--this includes both adults and children)* $35 per additional group member( child or adult)Additional Options:Boxed Lunch( $8 per person plus HST). Includes:* Choice of sandwich* Fruit* Veggies* BeverageNote--No other food and drink may be brought in from outside.For more information, or to book your Birthday Party at the AGO:Call: 416 979 6608Email: ticketing@ ago. net31. Which of the following is the proper time to go to AGO?A. 12:00pm.B. 1:00am.C.2:00pm. D. 5:00pm.32. If there are 17 people going to AGO, how much should they pay?A. $570.B.$500. C. $535. D. $70.33. If there are 64 four-year-old children going to AGO, how many adults should go withthem?A. 5.B.7. C.8. D. 10.34. Which of the following can't you do in AGO?A. Tour the gallery.B. Eat things bought from outside.C. Make art works which you can bring home.D. Make a wish on your birthday cake made by AGO.35. What does the author write this passage for?A. Giving some information about AGO.B. Selling tickets of AGO.C. Doing an investigation about AGO.D. Persuading people to go to AGO to spend their birthday there. CACBD第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）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。