2024届湖北省武昌实验中学高三上学期12月月考英语试题及答案

湖北省武昌实验中学高三年级12月月考
英语试卷
命题教师：考试时间：2023年12月12日上午8:00—10:00
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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.£ 9.15.
答案是C。

1. Which place are the speakers going to first?
A. To a hotel.
B. To a restaurant.
C. To the office.
2. Why was George absent from the meeting?
A. He felt unwell.
B. He was stuck in traffic.
C. He tended his sick mother.
3. What does the woman invite the man to do?
A. Try her cooking.
B. Go for a walk.
C. Go to another beach.
4. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Help her study in the library.
B. Retake a course next semester.
C. Admit his mistake to his teacher.
5. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. A person.
B. A city.
C. A group.
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。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7 题。

6. Why does the man head for the stadium?
A. To enter a contest.
B. To practice playing tennis.
C. To cheer on his favorite team.
7. When will the match start?
A. In 15 minutes.
B. In 30 minutes.
C. In 45 minutes.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What does the man say about the coat?
A. It's of good quality.
B. It's too expensive.
C. It's not thick enough.
9. What is the woman going to do next?
A. Pay for the item.
B. Try on the clothes.
C. Look for a bigger size.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。

10. What did the woman do yesterday?
A. She attended the lecture.
B. She went to the hospital.
C. She visited her grandmother.
11. How does the man feel about the lecture?
A. It's very difficult.
B. It's quite fascinating.
C. It's a little disappointing.
12. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Borrow the notes.
B. Meet Prof. Garcia.
C. Watch the video playback.
13. What does the woman want to do?
A. Study the lecture in depth.
B. Buy something to drink.
C. Build a website.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。

14. Where does the woman know about the job?
A. On the Internet.
B. In the newspaper.
C. From a foreign friend.
15. What job does the woman want to apply for?
A. A manager.
B. A cashier.
C. A shop assistant.
16. What is necessary for the job?
A. Relevant work experience.
B. Overseas study experience.
C. Fluency in spoken English.
17. How much can the woman earn every week at the most?
A.60 yuan.
B.300 yuan.
C.420 yuan.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18. Why does the human body move during sleep?
A. To give the body a rest.
B. To make muscle active.
C. To let the body repair and recover.
19. What happened when people slept with eye-movements?
A. They were dreaming.
B. Their brains were less active.
C. They were about to wake up.
20. What would happen if people were disturbed from their eye-movement sleep?
A. They would be unaffected.
B. They would act strangely.
C. They would rest better.
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A
The UK is home to 26 world-ranked universities of the top 200 globally. At the heart of each university is the library, a space for students to access resources, absorb knowledge and gather thoughts. Here are some of our must-visit libraries across the UK.
The British Library, London
Located in London, the British Library is home to over 170 million items. The collections offer a glimpse into literary heritage over the ages, from books to maps to manuscripts. Visitors can browse treasures including Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook. Students with a reading pass are known to spend hours at a time in the reading rooms.
Bodleian Old Library, Oxford
Dating back to 1488, the Bodleian Old Library has three notable reading rooms. It is celebrated for its late Gothic architecture. You may recognise the elaborately carved ceiling from scenes in Harry Potter. Students at the university automatically get access to the library.
John Rylands Library, Manchester
Opened in 1900, this library is part of the University of Manchester, one of the top five universities in the UK. This library offers limitless research potential for students. Whether you want to make use of the rich collections available, or simply explore the site, this library should be on everyone's must-see list.
The Mitchell Library, Glasgow
The Mitchell Library is one of Glasgow＇s most famous landmarks. On the top of the copper dome（圆屋顶）is a bronze statue of the Roman goddessMinerva. Visitors can climb the dome for the city＇s most distinctive rooftop views.
21.Which library requires a reading pass to enter the reading room?
A. The British Library.
B. John Rylands Library.
C.The Mitchell Library.
D.Bodleian Old Library
22.At the Mitchell Library, tourists can
A.join research groups
B.admire Gothic architecture
C.enjoy Glasgow's rooftop views
D.refer to Leonardo da Vinci's notebook
23. In which column of a newspaper can the passage be found?
A. Culture.
B.Fashion.
C.Science.
D.Entertainment
B
Anna Steed doesn't look much older than her students, but she is a practitioner of behavioral and motivational science, a shoulder to cry on, and the high school debate coach. Her class, which began as an elective class to give students exposure to skills that prepare them for college, has become the class on campus that creates winners.
Speech and debate test the teenage character perhaps more than any other activity. The shy and the unsure often have no desire to look up from their screens and engage in the oldest human interaction: persuasive oral arguments. It's dreadful territory for the average teenager. Research, writing, delivering a speech in front of your peers ---it all sounds like the kind of class students would be most likely to skip. But Anna draws them in.
Classroom 161 is always full. Anna's debate teams have a case full of medals; most importantly, they have gone on to become leaders of their communities and examples to their families.
“This activity has changed my life. Just building connections with people I never, ever imagined building connections with,” relates Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez. Alexander suffered from social anxiety throughout his childhood. Then he discovered debate as a freshman, and it changed his life.
What drives young people to stand up and passionately deliver a speech in front of a crowd full of strangers, a panel of judges and opposing teams from more privileged high schools? The person who will always have their back: Anna Steed.
“I want them to just have the memory of making it through, succeeding in a place like that and expressing a story that leaves that place better,” Anna says.
That better place begins in room 161 when unsure and nervous students enter for the first time. After setbacksand adjustments, a lot of hugs, encouragement, and hours of late-night study and practice, they roll out a few years later with their shoulders back and a full tank of confidence, ready to take on the next stage of life.
24. What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about?
A. The challenging nature of debate.
B. The value of being a debate teacher.
C. The influence of debate on teenagers.
D. The difficulties of winning awards in debate.
25. According to Alexander’s personal experience ,debate offer ___________to changehis life.
A. a stage to showcase his talent.
B. a drive for academic excellence.
C.a platform to establish social bonds.
D. a chance to connect with Anna Steed.
26. What do the underlined words “that place” in paragraph 6 refer to?
A. Anna's class.
B.The privileged classroom
C. Unfamiliar territory.
D. The next stage of life.
27. Which of the following can best describe Anna Steed?
A. Devoted and generous.
B. Hard-working and honest.
C. Courageous andtolerant .
D. Impactful and supportive.
C
Electric air taxis could one day move commuters(通勤者) from downtown Chicago to O’ HareInternational Airport or to the suburbs, high above expressway traffic, in a fraction of the time it takes to drive.
That's the vision of electric aircraft developer Eve, which is leading a group of aviation companies and local governments conducting simulations(模拟) in Chicago. Though the aircraft are likely years away from receiving federal authorization to fly, it's a vision shared by other major companies, like Chicago-based United Airlines, which recently struck a conditional agreement to purchase at least 200 of Eve's flying taxis in United’s latest investment in the industry.
Eve co-CEO Andre Stein said the air taxis are nothing like electric helicopters or flying cars. They will use eight motors distributed around the aircraft to take off vertically, then electric pushers and wings to glide forward.
Stein envisions the air taxis helping commuters reach meetings across town or providing a way to get home quickly in time for a child’s birthday. Rather than an everyday option like commuter rail or public transport, they can help save time in urgent situations, he said.
The concept of bypassing ground transportation by air isn't new. Helicopter taxi service already exists in cities like New York, where a flight can sometimes be comparable to or cheaper than the cost of a ride-share from an airport into Manhattan.
But Stein said the new technology is expected to make air taxis more affordable than helicopters and estimated a possible ticket price could be around $100 to travel 20 miles. He also mentioned what he described as improved efficiency and sustainability.“It’s much simpler, much lower maintenance than a helicopter, much quieter and more pleasant,” he said.
For now, Eve hopes the Chicago simulations will help provide a better understanding of how the air taxis could fit into current air traffic patterns and how they can connect with users' journeys via ground transportation to the heliport.“It’s really about bringing another option for urban air mobility,” Stein said.“We don’t intend to solve all the traffic congestion problems, there’s no silver bullet there. But it’s about more options.”
28. Which statement is TRUE about electric air taxis?
A. It's a brand new innovative attempt to relieve the traffic jam.
B. Government's approval for the official flights has not been granted.
C. Helicopter taxi service in New York is cheaper than the cost of a car ride.
D. Some major companies have promised to buy Eve's flying taxis without strings attached.
29. What does the underlined word “bypassing” in paragraph 5 mean?
A. Avoiding.
B. Conducting.
C. Restricting.
D. Controlling.
30. Which one is NOT air taxis' potential advantage over helicopters according to Andre Stein?
A. More affordable price.
B. Better flight experience.
C. Lower production cost.
D. Improved environmental friendliness.
31. What's the purpose of the on-going aircraft simulations in Chicago?
A. To popularize the new pattern of air traffic.
B. To promote the sales of the electric air taxis.
C. To replace commuter rails and public transportation.
D. To integrate electric air taxis into existing urban traffic mode.
D
The success of many North American crops partly depends on ground beetles, small insects that eat pests and weed seeds that could otherwise damage crops. But a new study by researchers in the US and Canada suggests not all of the nearly 2,000 species of ground beetles found in North America will survive climate change. Some could decline. And that could have a far-reaching impact on agriculture, forestry, and conservation.
By analyzing data on 136 different ground beetle species across continental North America, Puerto Rico and Hawaii, the researchers found that a species’ chance of success in a changing climate depends on several important factors, such as its habitat preference, body size, and whether it flies, climbs or runs.
“We found that less mobile, nonflying ground beetles, which are critical pest control agents, are more likely to decline over time in a warmer, dryer climate,” said Tong Qiu, who led the study. “That means you’re going to have more pests that can impact agricultural and forest ecosystems.” But there is reason for hope, Qiu added, because the analysis also showed that habitat conservation can lessen these effects and reverse the trends in some areas.
“We hope conservation biologists will use this information and the online map that we created to better manage habitats for insects in general. Ground beetles are very beneficial to ecosystems, but they’re largely invisible to the average person. In this paper we’re showing the broad impacts they have on whole communities in forested and agricultural ecosystems,” said Qiu.
The researchers used ground beetle count data from the National Science Foundation’s National Ecological Observatory Network ( NEON ) and from 11 previously published studies to measure and map the beetles’ distribution across North America. Habitat information, such as the location of gaps in forest canopies and the density of plants on a forest floor, was obtained by using NEON’s imaging instruments to create detailed three-dimensional images of landscapes. They then entered the data collected into a computer model to simulate (模拟) climate changes to study how the insects would respond.
32. What does the new study in North America show?
A. Pests could destroy crops.
B. Some ground beetles will not survive a climate change.
C. The survival of ground beetles only depends on its habitat.
D. Some ground beetles will destroy crops in a warmer climate.
33. What does Tong Qiu intend to convey in paragraphs 3 and 4?
A. There is no way to stop the decline of ground beetles.
B. Critical pests are more adaptable in a warmer, drier climate.
C. Ground beetles will become less mobile in a warmer climate.
D. The importance of ground beetles should be widely recognized.
34. How did the research team carry out the study?
A. By analyzing data.
B. By studying documents.
C. By doing field research.
D. By performing experiments.
35. What can be the best title for the text ?
A. North American Agriculture Crops at Risk
B. A Catastrophic Climate Change on the Way
C. Crop - saving Beetles under Climate Threat
D. New Breakthrough in Biodiversity Research
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

Thrillers and romance and mystery, oh my! 36 And as someone with a massive to-be-read lineup, I sometimes wish I could flip the pages with a little more speed. If you're also wondering how to read faster, you're in luck. Here are some tips for how to read faster.
Scan the text first. Before you kick off the speed-reading adventure, give the text a quick scan.
37 By giving your brain a preview of the topic, you reduce time spent processing surprise information. This tip mainly applies to academic texts, but it can be a helpful strategy for any factual or how-to piece, from nonfiction books to news articles.
Silence your inner subvocalizer. Subvocalizing is the act of silently saying words in your head as you read. It means you are taking the time to read each word and “hear” it in your head. Subvocalizing is a handy way to ensure you understand what you read, but it's also a habit that can slow you down. 38 Mentally voicing the words you read can be a major roadblock to speed. Instead of silently mouthing each word, train your brain to process chunks of words.
39 Have you ever been deeply immersed in a story only to stop short at a word you don't recognize? The stronger your vocabulary, the slimmer your chances of slowing down to puzzle over the meaning of a word. 40__Reading news articles from the economics section can
help you learn new financial terms. And reading nonfiction health books can help you pick up medical vocabulary terms you might not see otherwise.
And remember: Becoming a speed reader is like learning to salsa dance. Start slow, find your rhythm, and soon you'll be breezing through pages like a literary Zorro!
A. Expand your vocabulary.
B. A larger vocabulary really counts.
C. Try to put your inner voice on vacation.
D. Reading outside your usual categories and topics helps.
E. There are almost too many great books to read in a lifetime.
F. Fast reading helps you complete your booklist more efficiently.
G. Look for titles, subtitles, and any visual cue that offers a roadmap.
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

During my stay at the University of Michigan, one of the senior professors asked me to join a seminar on culture and emotion. In a general 41of self-introductions, I introduced myself in a(n)42Dutch way as one of those who are “interested in culture and emotion”. The professor supplemented (补充) my self-introduction to43American standards, saying I was one of the world’s experts on the44. In response, I looked down in45, and thought that “expert” was a big word.
When I lived in North Carolina, my new friends came over to46. Conversations were full of interest and energy, and there was a lot of47. At the end of the evening, when my guests left, they thanked me for the dinner. My heart48, because I was born and raised in the Netherlands, where “thanking for dinner” means the relationship is 49. Emotions are different enough to feel out of50when you move from one culture to another. The professor at the University of Michigan meant to make me feel51, but instead made me uncomfortable. My friends meant to show 52, but they made me think they were distancing themselves from me.
We think about emotions as feelings deep inside us, but in53, our emotions happen in interactions with others. In my own culture, it was hard to observe the54emotions of others, but I was able to see them when I moved to the US—a different55from where I was raised.
41. A. analysis B. state C. position D. round
42. A. plain B. passive C. dramatic D. proud
43. A. set B. fit C. gain D. assist
44. A. spot B. case C. topic D. basis
45. A. appointment B. argument C. disappointment D. embarrassment
46. A. play B. dine C. work D. perform
47. A. support B. noise C. fun D. tension
48. A. sank B. melted C. raced D. opened
49. A. romantic B. normal C. close D. distant
50. A. date B. shape C. place D. sight
51. A. reliable B. good C. serious D. energetic
52. A. gratitude B. respect C. admiration D. affection
53. A. despair B. advance C. detail D. reality
54. A. precious B. external C. invisible D. powerful
55. A. belief B. culture C. standard D. value
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
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。

Delicate strokes(笔画), carved onto wood, with ultimate precision. This is woodblock printing,56ancient printing technique that has promoted human civilization.
Certain people are believed57 (bring) Buddhism into China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907）,when there was a strong need to produce a large number of Buddhist scriptures（经文），and copying by hand could not meet the58 (rise) demand. Ancient Chinese craftsmen thus came up with a novel way to create printed works massively. Hence came the59(origin) version of woodblock printing.
Traditional woodblock printing can be divided into four major steps: writing, engraving, printing, and binding. With each step then sub-divided into several procedures,60takes roughly 30 steps to produce a woodblock print. Characters and images61(carve) to produce raised areas or lines, which calls for skilled hands.
The Buddhist scripture Diamond Sutra, the “earliest dated printed book”, can only be seen in the British Library,62 a lot of Chinese treasures are stored. It is just one example of ancient works of art that not only tells the63(wise) of our ancestors, but also is a witness64the pursuit of beauty by Chinese craftsmen throughout centuries.
The invention of writing gave life to great thoughts,65it was the invention of printing that made knowledge a shareable fruit for all humankind.
第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
冬至节气即将来临，假定你是李华，你校外教Mike对冬至这一中国二十四节气特别感兴趣，发电子邮件向你询问相关信息。

请你回复邮件。

内容包括：1．介绍冬至节气
2．分享冬至习俗。

注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：二十四节气24 solar terms 冬至Winter Solstice
Dear Mike,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I woke up to the sound of rumbling(隆隆声). At first, I thought it was thunder, but then I felt the ground shake beneath me. I sat up in bed, my heart pounding in my chest. It took a few moments for me to realize what was happening---an earthquake.I had always heard stories about earthquakes, but I had never experienced one myself. I knew that I needed to act fast to ensure my survival.
The room was shaking violently, and I struggled to keep my balance. I quickly got out of bed and tried to make my way to the door. I stumbled and fell a few times, but I managed to make it to the door and open it.
As I stepped outside, I met with chaos. The ground was still shaking, and I could hear the sound of buildings collapsing in the distance. People were running in all directions, screaming and crying. I knew that I needed to find a safe place to take cover.
I remembered reading that doorways were one of the safest places during an earthquake, so I made my way to the nearest doorway and waited there. The ground continued to shake, and I had never felt so scared in my life.
After what seemed like an eternity(永恒), the shaking finally stopped. I cautiously stepped out of the doorway, looking around at the destruction that the earthquake had caused.Buildings had crumbled to the ground, and fires were burning in the distance. I remembered that I had a survival kit in my car, so I made my way to the parking lot.
When I got there, I saw that my car had been crushed by debris (碎片) from a nearby building.
I realized that I was on my own. I knew that I needed to stay calm and think rationally. I looked around and saw a group of people huddled together across the street. I made my way over to them, and they welcomed me into their group.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

Together, we worked to find a safe place to take shelter.______________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Eventually, after a few days, help arrived, and we were brought to safety.________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
高三12月月考英语参考答案
第一部分听力1—5 ACABA 6—10ACACB 11-15BCAAC 16—20 CBBAB
第二部分阅读理解21—23 ACA 24—27ACAD 28—31 BACD 32—35 BDAC
36—40 EGCAD
第三部分语言运用41—45 DABCD 46—50 BCADC 51—55 BADCB
56. an57.to have brought 58.rising 59. original 60. it
61. are carved 62. where 63. wisdom 64. to 65. and
第四部分书面表达
One possible version:
Dear Mike,
Having received your email in which you enquired about WinterSolstice, I am writing in reply to share some details with you.
As one of the solar term of the year, Winter Solstice usually falls on December 22nd,when the sun is at its furthest position from the Earth. As we all know, the daytime lasts the shortest while thenight lasts the longest of the year on this day. As an tradition, people treat that day a grand day and celebrate it. In the north, most people eat dumplings, while in the south, people have ricedumplings.
Though people celebrate in a different way, they share the same happiness, family get together and have a big dinner. Winter Solstice gives family a chance to get reunion , the young come home to have a chat with parents and promote their communication.
I hope you have a better understanding of WinterSolstice now. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Yours,
Lihua
【语篇解读】
作者在隆隆声中醒来，意识到发生了地震后迅速行动，从房间里跑到了外面，所见之处，房倒屋塌，一片混乱。

作者环顾四周，看到一群人聚集在街对面，于是走过去加入了他们。

【续写提示】
①根据第一段首句内容"我们一起努力寻找一个安全的地方避难"和第二段首句内容可知，本段可续写作者一行人是如何在救援到来之前努力生存的。

可设想他们用能找到的任何材料建造临时住所，彼此分享物资，定量配给食物和水，轮流守着，警惕任何危险的迹象，相互支持熬过地震的创伤等。

②根据第二段首句内容"几天后，救援最终到来，我们被带到了安全的地方"可知，本段可续写作者从这次经历中收获的人生感悟，在与陌生人的相互帮助下，作者从地震中幸存了下来，这次经历告诉他，即使在至暗时刻也总是会有希望。

③续写线索：找到一个公园→建造临时住所→努力生存→救援到来→个人感悟
④情感变化：冷静→感恩
【参考范文】
Together,we worked to find a safe place to take shelter.We found a nearby park that was relatively undamaged in the earthquake, and started to set up camp there. We used whatever materials we could find to build temporary shelters and shared our resources with each other. Over the next few days, we worked together to survive. We rationed our food and water we found, and took turns keeping a watch out for any signs of danger. We built a sense of community, and tried to support each other through the trauma of the earthquake.
Eventually, after a few days, help arrived, and we were brought to safety. Looking back on the experience, I realized that I had never felt more alive. Staying calm and working together can make all the difference. I had survived an earthquake, and I had done it with the help of others.
It is a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always hope.I have learned the lesson from。