高三12月月考英语试题 (3)
重庆市第十一中学校2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题
重庆市第十一中学校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Undersea AdventuresThis unique activity is a must-do and you don’t even need to know how to swim. Walk on the seabed using underwater helmets (头盔) or ride along under the waves on scooters (轻便小车). Children from 1.2 metres tall can walk on the seabed using helmets and the minimum height for the scooters is 1.4 metres tall. It is a unique experience that the whole family can do together. Just book with a deposit (订金) and pay the rest on the day of the activity.What is includedPick-up from your hotel in the Ayia Napa/Protaras areas;All equipment;Professional instruction, safety briefing and dive guidance;2.5 hours’ experience including 30 minutes’ diving.What is not includedPhotos of the dive (available to purchase if you’d like);Snacks and refreshments.Before you goYou may be required to complete a health questionnaire before you dive;Minimum age/height requirements: Helmets—width of shoulders 32 cm and height 120 cm, minimum age 6 years old; Scooters—height 140 cm and minimum age 13;Diving is in small groups of up to 6 people with helmets and up to 4 people on the scooters;No previous experience is necessary;Available every morning and afternoon from May to October, weather permitting. Please book at least 48 hours in advance.TicketsScooters cost €57 and include a deposit of €12;Helmets cost €47 and include a deposit of €12 (For adults);Helmets cost €37 and include a deposit of €7 (For children);No paper tickets are required for this tour;Emergency-contact number will be sent with your confirmation email.1．What can be learned about the activity?A．It demands full payment in advance.B．It is suitable for children of all ages.C．It enables tourists to walk or ride underwater.D．It provides free photographyservices for tourists.2．What is required of tourists?A．To spend at most 2 hours underwater.B．To book at least two days ahead.C．To take their own food and drink.D．To have rich experience of diving. 3．How much should a young couple and their kid pay for helmets?A．€36.B．€121.C．€131.D．€151.Wendell Berry was almost 30 when he packed up his life as a writer in New York and moved to Port Royal, a tiny community in Kentucky where generations of his forebears (祖先) had farmed the land. His friends thought he was mad. But he felt it was his inner calling to record the history of the place.Since moving to Port Royal in 1964, he has lived as if he were in the 19th century, writing by hand and ploughing (耕) his fields with horses. His eight novels and more than 50 short stories are usually set in Port William, a stand-in (替身) for Port Royal. Nick Offerman, an actor, wanted to adapt his work for the screen. However, the actor was refused.In Mr Berry’s opinion, humans must take care of the earth that grants them life. “The soil is the greatest connector of lives,” he has written. “Without proper care for it, we can have no community.” This philosophy dominates his writings. In The Unsettling of America, published in 1977, Mr Berry criticized the natural damage caused by large agribusinesses. He thinks capitalism has separated farming from culture and disconnected people from nature.Mr Berry’s fiction explores the decline of sociable values by following Port William’s interconnected clans (家族) as they enter the modern age. In Dismemberment, a short story, Andy Catlett loses a hand to a harvesting machine and becomes a loner. He sees his withdrawal is mistaken and reconnects with the town, finding “the wealth of the family history in his ancestral place (祖籍)”. In Hannah Coulter, Mr Berry’s seventh novel, the main character Hannah Coulter grows old after a sad life and anticipates loneliness when herchildren leave to find work in the city. Instead, her hope is restored when her grandson returns to run the farm.These stories offer insightful advice for readers living through ecological disaster. Though few can return to farming basics, Mr Berry’s messages of building communities, being a good neighbour and resisting the invitation of modern life are still valuable. Besides, his mission to find the “peace of wild things” is easily completed by spending a few hours in Port William.4．Why did Mr Berry’s friends regard him as mad?A．He moved to live in the countryside.B．He turned down Offerman’s request.C．He wrote most of his novels by hand.D．He gave up his career as a writer. 5．What do Mr Berry’s writings often imply?A．The challenges of farming in old days.B．The harmony between man and nature.C．The real benefits of large agri-businesses.D．The hard lives of his forebears inKentucky.6．What do Catlett and Coulter have in common?A．Both admire harvesting machines.B．Both are from the same novel.C．Both reconnect with the city.D．Both find sociable values again. 7．What would be the best title for the text?A．Wendell Berry: adaptation to new environments B．Wendell Berry: a strong voice for modern farmingC．Wendell Berry: journey to his shining rural tales D．Wendell Berry: a youngproductive writerZoologists track animals using global-positioning-system(GPS)tags(标签) which then return their data via satellite. Marine(海洋的)biologists have a harder time of it, though, because radio signals can’t pass through seawater. This makes it impossible either to receive GPS signals or to send any data collected back to base.That does not stop people tagging sea creatures. Data collected and stored in a tag can be sent to a satellite in bursts if the species in question is one that comes to the surface from time to time. A tag may also be recovered if the animal carrying it is caught by a fishing boat. Fisherfolk are typically paid a few hundred dollars per tag returned to its home laboratory.None of these methods, though, keeps accurate track of where the animal carrying thetag has been. For these and other reasons, it would therefore be useful to have a marine equivalent of GPS. And one is now being employed. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, in Massachusetts, hopes to fill the seas with sonic beacons(声波信标) that will play the role of GPS satellites.The sea is divided into distinct layers that have different temperatures. During the Second World War, American scientists showed that some of these layers act as sonic waveguides. They called them “sound fixing and ranging” (sofar) channels. Sound sent out in one of these channels echoes(回响) between the layers above and below, thus staying in the channel. Thus constrained(被约束)，a sound wave can travel hundreds of kilometers before it becomes too weak to detect.The sofar transmitters from Woods Hole are usually at an appropriate depth for the channel concerned. Every 12 hours they broadcast a 32-second-long location signal known as a pong. Pongs are so called because they are similar to sonar “pings”, but of lower frequency. In typical conditions a pong can be picked up 1,000 km away. By listening to the pongs from several beacons a receiver can calculate its location. Existing receivers for the two sofar transmitters are currently carried on free-floating instrument packs. But the plan is to have two more transmitters this year, and more in future years.8．Which sea creatures can GPS tags be applied to?A．Those feeding on other sea animals.B．Those following fishing boats constantly.C．Those coming out of the sea sometimes.D．Those swimming deep under the water.9．Why do sofar channels function?A．The echoes among them are weak.B．The water has a high temperature over there.C．The layers among them are quite similar.D．The sound remains there and stays strong for a while.10．What makes pings different from pongs?A．Pings are of higher frequency.B．Pings can travel faster than pongs.C．Pings can be received 1,000 km away.D．Pings are broadcasted every 32 seconds.11．What would be the best title for the text?A．Tags for sea creaturesB．“GPS” for the oceansC．Strange deep sea creaturesD．Data from distant satellites“This is the next revolution in flying,” says Mark Henning, European managing director of AutoFlight, a Chinese firm. Mr Henning is not alone in betting that electric vertical (垂直的) take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft have a bright future. The idea is that, being simpler, cheaper, greener and quieter than traditional helicopters (直升机), eVTOLs will be well suited to operate short-range passenger services across large urban areas, such as flying people between airports and city centres.Now, Mr Henning is setting up an operation at Augsburg Airport in Germany to further the development of Prosperity I, the company’s air taxi. Prosperity I can seat three passengers and a pilot. It is a hybrid between a helicopter and a fixed-wing plane. It takes off and lands vertically, using multiple rotors (旋翼), but these are switched off when it is in full flight. At that point a “pusher” propeller (螺旋桨) at the back takes over, to provide forward drive, and thus lift via the wings. This arrangement makes better use of the aircraft’s battery, giving Prosperity I a range of some 250 km.A model will be test-flown in Germany in order to obtain what is known as a type certificate from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This signifies the airworthiness of a new aircraft. Although AutoFlight is also seeking certification in China, the company thinks the addition of European approval will help speed the machine’s entry into service in other markets, too. It hopes to complete the approval process by 2025.There is uncertainty about how the rules will differ from place to place. Nonetheless, enough regulatory progress has been made. In America, Joby Aviation hopes next year to become the first to obtain a type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In Europe, Volocopter, a German firm, hopes to provide air-taxi services for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.It is not only new firms which are getting into the business. Airbus is developing ideas for eVTOLs. So is Boeing. With so much effort and money going into this new form of air travel, some of these birds will surely be flying soon.12．Which of the following can replace the underline word “hybrid” in Paragraph 2?A．Symbol.B．Mixture.C．Concept.D．Application. 13．What is special about Prosperity I?A．It has no wings or rotors.B．It can hold three people at most.C．It is energy-efficient during its flight.D．It has a top speed of 250 km per hour on land.14．What is AutoFlight trying to do for Prosperity I?A．Obtain a type certificate from the FAA．B．Have it tested across the sky of America.C．Tailor a set of rules as soon as possible.D．Get it approved by European authorities.15．What is the author’s attitude towards eVTOLs?A．Optimistic.B．Concerned.C．Uncertain.D．Tolerant.Have you ever heard of underwater football? Underwater football has been called one ofand can be played under both indoor and outdoor water surfaces. Underwater football shares some common rules and play elements with other underwater sports like underwater hockey. As with those games, it is played in the deep end of a swimming pool with snorkeling(浮潜)equipment.The goal of the game is to score a point by placing a ball on the opponents’ side of the pool. The ball can only be possessed by players who completely stay underwater holding their breath. 17Just like on land, underwater football is a game of control and possession. 18 . When opposing players are in your space, you need to be able to recognize it quickly and take appropriate action.19 . Each team tries to get their ball into one end zone by either passing or running through underwater obstacles. The first team to reach the endpoint wins! Just five players are on the court at one time, despite each team having 13 players.To win the ball back or keep it away from your opponents, you must use all your strength and abilities underwater. 20 .A．To play it you need snorkeling equipment.B．Underwater football involves two teams of five players.C．The equipment necessary for underwater football isn’t very complex.D．The ball must be passed or dropped when players go to the surface for air.E．It is a sport that combines the fundamentals of football with the excitement of diving.F．To play well, you need to master the basics of spacial awareness and decision-making.G．All these skills require practice if you want to become an expert at this exciting sport.二、完形填空You witness a man uses abusive (辱骂的) language towards his mother in a grocery22．A．Hopefully B．Thankfully C．Undoubtedly D．Unfortunately 23．A．knocked B．faced C．suffered D．blocked 24．A．at risk B．in anger C．at a loss D．in a hurry 25．A．all B．either C．both D．neither 26．A．talent B．gift C．ability D．habit 27．A．adopting B．adapting C．replacing D．rebuilding 28．A．artificial B．beneficial C．impossible D．improper 29．A．firmly B．indirectly C．severely D．confidently 30．A．topic B．conversation C．atmosphere D．worry 31．A．cause B．option C．reality D．effect 32．A．blame B．fund C．inform D．post 33．A．help B．confirm C．escape D．delay 34．A．tip B．trick C．cheat D．warning 35．A．careful B．nervous C．scared D．worried三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
高三上学期12月月考英语试题 (3)
高三12月月考试题英语本试卷满分135分。
考试用时120分钟。
第一部分语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-15各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Several factors make a good newspaper story. First， 1 ，it must be new. But since TV can react to events so quickly, this is often a problem for 2 . They usually respond 3 it in one of three ways.One by providing 4 detail, comment or background information.One by finding a new 5 on the day’s major stories.One by printing completely different stories which 6 doesn’t broadcast.What else? Well—it also has to be 7 . People don’t want to read about 8 , everyday life. Because of this, many stories 9 some kind of conflict or danger. This is one reason why so much news seems to be 10 news , “ Plane lands safely—no-one hurt ”doesn’t sell newspapers. “Plane 11 —200 feared dead !” does .Next, there’s human interest. People are interested in other 12 —particularly in the rich, famous and powerful. Stories about the private lives of pop singers, actors, models, politicians, 13 ____ , all appear regularly in certain newspapers .Finally, for many editors, 14 is an important factor, too. They prefer stories about people, places and events which their readers know. That’s 15 the stories in Tokyo’s newspapers are often very different from the stories printed in Paris, Cairo, New York or Buenos Aires.1. A .gradually B. extremely C. obviously D. precisely2. A. newspapers B. publications C. reporters D. broadcasters3. A. with B. on C. of D. to4. A. extra B. available C. reliable D. memorable5. A. direction B. look C. angle D. section6. A. TV B. internet C. newspaper D. radio8. A. common B. usual C. ordinary D. special9. A. urge B. neglect C. increase D. involve10. A. good B. bad C. exciting D. informative11. A. crashes B. bumps C. strikes D. drops12. A. places B. people C. things D. news13. A. in addition B. in any case C. for example D. after all14. A. personality B. similarity C. tolerance D. familiarity15. A. that B. why C. because D. what第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为l6 --25的相应位置上。
高三12月月考英语试题 (3)
高三12月份月考英语试卷第一部分听力第一节听下面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. Who sends out the invitations?A. The manB. The womanC. Dan2. What does the woman mean?A. She’s trying to find out about the insuranceB. She’ll inspect her car for damageC. Her car isn’t insured3. What will the man probably do?A. Call for the latest weather reportB. Call his professor about the field tripC. Ask the woman for directions to the library4. What does the woman imply?A. She’ll join the man for dinnerB. She has been to the restaurant beforeC. She’d prefer to go to a different restaurant5. Where did the woman meet Tom?A. Outside the bankB. In the bankC. In the post office第二节听下面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。
河北正中实验中学2023-2024学年高三上学期12月第三次月考英语试题
河北正中实验中学2023-2024学年高三上学期12月第三次月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择1．Who is this article mainly intended for?A．Students in all grades.B．Students in 6th or 8th grades.C．Parents of children in 6th or 8th grades.D．Parents of children in 7th to 9th grades. 2．What do we know about Ravenna?A．It deals with entry applications.B．It promotes school management.C．It is accessible the whole school year.D．It monitors the admissions process. 3．Which can be a possible date for applicants to submit teacher evaluations?A．August 30, 2023.B．January 26, 2024.C．February 3, 2024.D．March 30, 2024.bond. They were inseparable and spent every moment together, laughing, exploring, and creating unforgettable memories.One cold winter morning, Emma woke up with a stuffy nose and a sore throat. She tried to brave it and get ready for school, but her body felt weak and achy. Unwillingly, she called Liam to let him know she couldn’t make it to school that day.Liam was concerned when he heard the tiredness in Emma’s voice. “Don’t worry, Em. I’ll take care of everything at school for you,” he assured her. Feeling grateful for Liam’s understanding, Emma forced a smile and replied, “Thank you, Liam. You’re the best friend anyone could ask for.”After school, Liam hurried to Emma’s house, carrying a meal he had prepared for her. He knocked on the door, and Emma’s mother welcomed him with a warm smile. “Oh, Liam, you’re such a thoughtful friend,” she said.“I brought some soup and tea for Emma. I hope it will make her feel better,” Liam replied, some concern in his eyes. Entering Emma’s room, Liam found her pale but relievedto see him. “I brought some comfort food to cheer you up,” he said, setting the food on her bedside table.Emma’s eyes lit up, and she smiled weakly. “Thank you. This means the world to me,” she whispered. Sitting by her side, Liam kept her company, chatting softly and making her laugh. The warmth of their friendship enveloped the room, bringing a feeling of comfort to Emma’s tired soul.As Emma regained her strength, she realized how lucky she was to have a friend like Liam. Their friendship grew stronger with each passing day, and from that moment on, they knew they would be there for each other through thick and thin.4．What does the underlined word “intimate” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A．Close.B．Informal.C．Satisfactory.D．Temporary. 5．Why didn’t Emma go to school that morning?A．She was in bad shape.B．Liam failed to pick her up.C．It was too cold to go outside.D．School was closed for the heavy snow. 6．Which of the following can best describe Liam?A．Brave but lazy.B．Selfless and active.C．Considerate and caring.D．Independent but weak.7．What can we learn from the text?A．A friend is a second self.B．A faithful friend is hard to find.C．A friend is easier lost than found.D．A true friend is forever a friend.In the days before the Internet, critical thinking was the most important skill of informed citizens. But in the digital age, according to Anastasia Kozyreva, a psychologist at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, and her colleagues, an even more important skill is critical ignoring.As the researchers point out, we live in an attention economy where content producers on the Internet compete for our attention. They attract us with a lot of emotional and eye-catching stories while providing little useful information, so they can expose us to profit-generating advertisements. Therefore, we are no longer customers but products, and each link we click is a sale of our time and attention. To protect ourselves from this, Kozyreva advocates learning the skill of critical ignoring, in which readers intentionally control their information environment to reduce exposure to false and low-quality information.According to Kozyreva, critical ignoring comprises three strategies. The first is to design our environments, which involves the removal of low-quality yet hard-to-resist information from around. Successful dieters need to keep unhealthy food out of their homes. Likewise, we need to set up a digital environment where attention-grabbing items are kept out of sight. As with dieting, if one tries to bank on willpower not to click eye-catching “news”, he’ll surely fail. So, it’s better to just keep them out of sight to begin with.The next is to evaluate the reliability of information, whose purpose is to protect you from false and misleading information. It can be realized by checking the source in the mainstream news agencies which have their reputations for being trustworthy.The last goes by the phrase “do not feed the trolls”. Trolls are actors who intentionally spread false and hurtful information online to cause harm. It may be appealing to respond to them to set the facts straight, but trolls just care about annoying others rather than facts. So, it’s best not to reward their bad behaviour with our attention.By sharpening our critical ignoring skills in these ways, we can make the most of the Internet while avoiding falling victim to those who try to control our attention, time, and minds.8．What’s the feature of the attention economy?A．It offers little information.B．It focuses on depressing stories.C．It saves time for Internet users.D．It seeks profits from each click. 9．Why does the author mention dieters in paragraph 3?A．To discuss the quality of information.B．To prove the benefits of healthy food.C．To show the importance of environments.D．To explain the effectiveness ofwillpower.10．What should we do to handle Internet trolls according to the text?A．Reveal their intention.B．Turn a deaf ear to them.C．Correct their behaviour.D．Send hard facts to them.11．What is the text mainly about?A．Reasons for developing critical thinking in modern times.B．Practising the skill of critical ignoring in the digital age.C．Maximizing the benefits of critical ignoring on the Internet.D．Strategies of abandoning critical thinking for Internet users.Healthy human skin is covered with bacteria (细菌) that are quick to settle in an open wound. To prevent these organisms from spreading through the body, which can permanently injure or kill a person, the infected wound may need to be cleaned and treated with antibiotics. Medical professionals typically identify infections by unwrapping and observing a wound or by swabbing (用拭子擦拭) it and conducting a laboratory test. But removing a wound dressing can slow down the healing process. Plus, observations are subjective, while swab tests take time and require that a patient be physically present.To address these issues, some research teams are developing devices that sit under bandages and continuously monitor indirect signs of infection, such as changes in wound temperature or acidity. And scientists at the National University of Singapore have now created an even more direct infection sensor.This sensor can detect an enzyme (酶) called DNase. The enzyme acts as a reliable infection indicator because disease-causing bacteria produce it in large amounts inside wounds, whereas bacteria on healthy skin do not—so testing for the substance reduces the chance of a false positive result. Furthermore, DNase builds up before other infection signs appear. The new alert system, nicknamed the“wireless infection detection on wounds” (WINDOW) sensor, was detailed in Science Advances.WINDOWs enzyme-sensing parts rely on a material called DNAgel. There searchers developed a particular kind of DNAgel that remains stable in watery environments, such as the human body, but begins to break down in the presence of DNase. They connected this gel (凝胶) to a chip that senses when the gel responds by sending a signal to a smartphone.Thus far, the team has exposed the DNAgel to wound swabs from 18 people’s wounds to see how much the material degraded in the presence of the bacteria. There searchers also used the device on six living lab mice whose wounds were exposed to the same bacterial species, and it successfully detected infections.12．What is the first paragraph mainly about?A．The harm of common wounds.B．The treatment of infected wounds.C．The intervention on wound healing.D．The dilemma of infection observation.13．How does the WINDOW sensor detect infections?A．By comparing wound acidity.B．By detecting the DNase enzyme.C．By measuring the bacteria amount.D．By observing changes in wound color.14．What can we expect of the WINDOW sensor in the future?A．It will cut down the length of infection-treating.B．It could reduce the cost of infection observation.C．It can monitor wounds continuously and remotely.D．It might help conduct laboratory tests on wounds.15．What can be the best title for the text?A．Innovations in Wound Infection DetectionB．Removing the Dangers of Open WoundsC．Recognizing the Role of DNase in HealingD．Challenges in Wound Care and TreatmentIf you look at a carpenter, they have a toolbox; a dentist, they have their drills. In our era and the type of work most of us are doing, we also have our tool. The tool we most need is centered around being able to give and receive feedback well. However, a recent Gallup survey found that only 26 percent of subjects strongly agree that the feedback they get is brain-friendly and useful to their work. Those numbers are pretty depressing. 16 Ask micro-yes questions.Propose your feedback by asking a question that is short but important. 17 . You can ask “I have some ideas for how we can improve things. Can I share them with you?” This micro-yes question can serve as a pacing tool. It lets the other person know that feedback is about to be given.Give data point.18 . Instead of saying, “You aren’t reliable,” you are supposed to say, “You said you’d get that email to me by 11 a.m, and I still don’t have it yet 4 p.m.” The reason for that is that you want to be able to specify exactly what you want the other person to increase or diminish.State the impact.19 . For example, you might say, “Because I didn’t get the message, I was blocked on my work and couldn’t move forward” or “I really liked how you added thosestories, because it helped me grasp the concepts faster.” It gives others a sense of purpose and meaning and logic between the points.Wrap the feedback with a question.Great feedback givers incline to ask something like, “Well, how do you see it?” Or “This is what I’m thinking we should do, but what are your thoughts on it?”. 20 . Instead, try to make it a joint problem-solving situation. Now that you know this four-part approach, you can mix and match it to make it work for any difficult conversation.A．Name exactly the difference data point makes to you.B．Four methods can be employed to make your feedback brain-friendly.C．It lets the brain know that feedback is actually coming.D．Make the conversation no longer a monologue (独白).E．There’s a mistaken tendency that we use vague, or not specific wordsF．Here comes a four part approach that you can adopt to say any difficult message well.G．It creates a moment of buy-in for the speaker.二、完形填空When I was seven, my dad and I were on our way home from my piano lesson. Out ofbecause he’s just as devoted to them as he’s always been to me.21．A．crashed B．drove C．powered D．abandoned 22．A．caught B．hurt C．treated D．discovered 23．A．looked B．escaped C．stormed D．cut 24．A．pet B．sister C．son D．girl 25．A．controlled B．changed C．lost D．found 26．A．limitation B．activity C．relationship D．conflict 27．A．Unfortunately B．Hopefully C．Thankfully D．Interestingly 28．A．protective B．appreciative C．generous D．adventurous 29．A．occupation B．position C．devotion D．development 30．A．missed B．minded C．admitted D．fancied 31．A．smooth B．tough C．swift D．abundant 32．A．volunteered B．demanded C．failed D．allowed 33．A．settled down B．ran out C．caught on D．broke down 34．A．examined B．dropped C．restored D．sought 35．A．blessed B．depressed C．determined D．inspired三、语法填空a growing young audience since its first performance in Beijing. Up to now, Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, 44 aim is to emphasize the inheritance, promotion, development and popularization of traditional Chinese culture and arts, has also held many exhibitions related to traditional drama, and established the Peking Opera inheritance class 45 (popularize) the traditional art to children.四、书信写作46．假如你是学生会主席李华。
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。
高三上学期12月月考英语试题 (3)
高三12月月考英语试题满分：150分完成时间：120分钟第I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，从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案，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。
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每段对话或独白读两遍．听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What will the speakers get for Joanna's birthday?A．pair of sunglasses．B．A box of chocolate．C．A bunch of flowers．7．When is Joanna's birthday?A．In 2 days．B．In 2 months．C．In 2 weeks．听第7段材料，同答第8至9题。
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福建省泉州市培元中学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Starting to write short stories: An online workshop with Stuart Evers It is a common misconception that writing a short story is easier than crafting (构思) a longer form piece of fiction. Though they have fewer words, as a writer you have less time and space on the page to both capture the imagination of your readers and craft a journey for your characters that has a beginning, middle and end.In this highly practical workshop with award-winning writer Stuart Evers, you will know about the fundamentals of the short story writing — from building tension to creating a current of events that invites interest — for constructing a story that has the emotional heft of a novel, as well as breathing life into characters that are authentic and full.Regardless of your skillset or experience, under Stuart’s expert guidance, you will take the first crucial steps in short storytelling so that you will have a newfound confidence in your ability to continue crafting short stories, far beyond the course.Course contentWhat makes a short story?How to generate ideas for short storiesHow to turn something from a situation into a storyWriting techniques that can be put into practice instantlyPost-class learning material that includes short story reading listCourse DetailsTuesday, 28 February 2023, 6pm-9pm GMT£80 plus £4.25 booking feeA catch-up recording will be shared after the class and will be available for two weeks.This masterclass is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, you will be sent a link to the workshop 24 hours and 30 minutes before the start time.1．What does the workshop with Stuart Evers focus on?A．Adding more words in a limited time and space.B．Developing essential short storylanguage running throughout that sometimes raises it nearly to poetry.As a real delight to read, it’s the perfect literary escapism for any adult or older teenager who is currently walking down a tough road in life.4．Which word best describes Durrell’s life in Corfu?A．Diverse.B．Busy.C．Risky.D．Tough. 5．What does the underlined sentence mean in paragraph 2?A．I just introduced my family by mistake.B．I shouldn’t have introduced my family.C．I gave false information about my family.D．I couldn’t help introducing my family. 6．What are paragraph 4 and 5 mainly about?A．Durrell’s rich imagination.B．Some interesting plots of the book.C．The book’s writing feature.D．Some vivid descriptions of the island. 7．What is the purpose of this text?A．To share an experience.B．To introduce a writing style.C．To recommend a book.D．To describe an unusual place.When put to tests, bees have long proved that they’ve got a lot more to offer than pollinating (授粉), making honey and being loyal to a queen. The hard-working insects can change their behavior when things seem difficult, and now some scientists find there is proof that they also like to play.Scientists from Queen Mary University of London performed an experiment, in which they set up a container that allowed bees to travel from their nest to a feeding area. But along the way, the bees could choose to pass through a separate section with some small wooden balls. Over 18 days, the scientists watched as the bees “went out of their way to roll wooden balls repeatedly, despite no apparent incentive (刺激) to do so.”Earlier studies have shown that the black and yellow bugs are willing to learn new tricks in exchange for food or other rewards. In this case, to get rid of external factors, scientists made sure the bees had adapted to their new home and that their environment was stress-free.The finding suggests that like humans, insects also interact with objects as a form of play. Also similar to people, younger bees seem to be more playful than adult bees. “This research provides a strong indication that insect minds are far more complicated than we imagine. There are lots of animals who play just for the purpose of enjoyment, but most examples come from young mammals and birds,” said Lars Chittka, a professor of sensoryand behavioral ecology at Queen Mary University of London, who led the study.The study’s first author. Samadi Galpay, who is a PhD student at Queen Mary University of London, states that it is more evident that bees may be capable of experiencing feelings. “They may actually experience some kind of positive emotional states, even if basic, like other larger animals do. This finding has effects on our understanding of the sense and welfare of insects, which, consequently, encourages us to respect and protect wildlife on Earth ever more,” she says.8．What is the new finding about bees?A．They are fond of having fun.B．They are faithful to the queen.C．They are adaptable to changes D．They are skilled at rolling balls. 9．How did scientists remove external influences in the experiment?A．By teaching bees new tricks.B．By rewarding bees with food.C．By making bees feel at home.D．By building new homes for bees 10．What are Lars Chittka’s words mainly about?A．The forms of bees’ interaction.B．The complexity of bees’ minds.C．The examples of mammals’ play.D．The purpose of mammals’ enjoyment. 11．What does Samadi Galpay say about the study result?A．It backs up prior understanding of insects.B．It reveals reasons for bees’ positive feelings.C．It drives research on animals’ emotional state.D．It contributes to wildlife conservation on Earth.“You’re so smart!” This encouraging response to children’s math performance is commonly heard. Recently, a new study, conducted by the University of Georgia, found that encouraging children with responses related to their personal characteristics or inborn abilities might weaken their math motivation and achievement over time.Parents who make comments linking their children’s performance to personal characteristics like intelligence are using what’s referred to as person responses. In contrast, parents who link their children’s actions, such as efforts or strategy use, to their performance are using process responses.For the study, researchers asked more than 500 parents to report on how they responded to their children’s math performance and their math beliefs and goals. Children were assessedin two waves across a year to measure their math motivation and achievement.The results show that parents who view math ability as changeable are more likely to give process responses focused on their children’s strategy use and efforts. rather than their intelligence or other personal characteristics. In contrast, parents who believe math ability is unchangeable and that math failure can’t be constructive give more person responses. Parents with high expectations for their children give a combination of both responses. While responses highlighting strategy and efforts are not related to any achievement outcomes, children who receive more responses about their personal characteristics — in particular, related to failure —are more likely to avoid harder math problems. exhibit higher levels of math anxiety, and score lower on math achievement tests.Because person responses predict poor math adjustment in children over time, researcher suggest parents limit this type of responses at home. Another recommendation for parents is to think about their own beliefs and goals for their kids and examine how these might lead them to. respond in person or process ways. Simply telling parents to avoid talking about math ability may not be enough. Focusing less on how children perform and more on their strategy and enjoyment of math might be a more effective way to strengthen motivation. 12．Which of the following is an example of process response?A．You are a lucky dog.B．Running is in your blood.C．What works well for your study?D．Why are you such a math genius?13．What can be inferred from the study results?A．Parents prefer to give more process responses.B．Children are more likely to be affected by math anxiety.C．Process responses help with children’s math achievement.D．Person responses can discourage children from learning math.14．What do researchers advise parents to do?A．Limit person responses.B．Defend their own beliefs.C．Stress children’s performance.D．Ignore children’s math problems.15．Which can be a suitable title for the text?33．A．rules B．games C．joy D．wisdom 34．A．in detail B．in general C．in common D．in particular 35．A．title B．place C．luck D．energy三、语法填空四、书信写作46．假定你是李华。
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腾•云联盟2023—2024学年度上学期高三年级12月联考英语试题参考答案第一部分听力1—5CBCBA6—10ACCBC11—15ABACC16—20BCCBA第二部分阅读21—23DCA24—27BABD28—31DACC32—35CBAB36—40CFGEA第三部分语言知识运用第一节41-45BDCDB46—50DADCB51—55BABAC第二节参考答案：56.as57.expansion58.affordable59.is priced60.averaging 61.but62.steadily63.professionals64.a65.To make第四部分写作【参考范文】How to use a scanning translation pen properly?In recent years,scanning translation pens have gained popularity among middle school students.However,problems arise out of their misuse including over reliance,lack of understanding,distraction,and neglect of fairness of examinations.To address these problems,students are supposed to be encouraged to use scanning pens selectively.When reading,students should attempt to understand the sentences on their own, which can help them avoid excessive dependence on these devices and attain balanced language development.In addition,it’s advisable for schools to establish clear guidelines on when and how scanning pens can be used,to ensure a more focused and fairer learning environment.By following the suggestions,scanning pens can be used to their fullest potential,enhancing students’language skills and their overall educational experience.第二节Once again,she blurted out,“I found a puppy!”Emma told Pete what had happened.Pete, who had been pacing up and down,looking out of his apartment window waiting for Emma,felt the hair on the back of his neck stood up.Without hesitation,he grabbed his coat and bolted out of the apartment to the subway station.It was not until Pete arrived that Emma breathed a sigh of relief.They sought to find out the puppy’s owner all night,but in vain.Suddenly,an idea occurred to Emma.“Maybe we can adopt this puppy,”said Emma.At first,Pete was totally stunned and remained deeply hesitant about the offer.Just then,the puppy stared at them with watery eyes, giving them a toothless grin.Holding the puppy in his arms for the first time,Pete gently said,“Hi, my doggy.”An instant wave of warmth came over him.The puppy licked his fingers,their hearts melting with sympathetic tenderness.Despite being abandoned,this fortunate puppy ended up living a new life with a new family.附听力原文(Text1)W:Would you like me to drive you to the train station this evening?M:No,thanks.I'll take the bus.But now I must walk to my office.(Text2)M:So how did things go today.dear?W:The same old thing.Tidied up.Did some washing.Fetched the kids from school.Made dinner. Waited for you to come home.Nothing exciting.(Text3)W:Mike,do you know that my sister Amy was admitted to Renmin University?M:Is that so?Her hard work finally paid off.(Text4)W:I am thinking about finding a second job to earn a bit of extra money.M:Why?I thought you got a raise the other day.W:Yes.But I am still not paid well.I think I should find a part-time job as a tutor at night. (Text5)M:Have you seen my brown hat?I've been looking for it everywhere.W:Which one?You have tons of brown hats...the warm one with stars,the one with a baseball logo，the cowboy hat with...M:I'm going skiing,so I need the warm one.(Text6)M:Excuse me.Could you please check to see if we could stay till the day after tomorrow?We've found some extra things we'd like to do in this area.W:OK.But maybe you need to change to the second floor.M:All right.At least we don't have to pack up again.We'd like it if we could put off our check-out till Thursday morning instead of tomorrow morning.(Text7)M:Now,this is Westminster Abbey.It's one of the oldest buildings in London,and in its architecture you will recognize different styles.W:Wow,it's really splendid.M:There,to the left,you will see a small street called Downing Street.No.10,the last of its ten houses,has always been the living place of the British prime minister.W:Oh,is that the Tower Bridge?M:Yeah.Look!The bridge is parting in the middle,and the two halves are moving upwards.A big ship is passing underneath.(Text8)W:Hi,Mike!Could you please tell me something about your study experiences?M:OK.I studied in Australia for five years,in America for a year,and in Japan for more than three years.W:Is that so?Did you also study in your home country,Canada?M:Yes,of course.I went to primary school in Canada.W:You've had quite a lot of experiences around the world.M:Yes,it's been interesting.W:So,what did you and your friends like to do for fun when you were in America?M:Well,teenagers all like to have parties,and American students like to have parties at their own houses.Every weekend different students would invite me to their places and we would have a great time.(Text9)W:Jack,how have your two sons been doing at school recently?M:Don't ask!Mark never starts studying,and Jason never stops studying.W:You're joking!I heard that Jason is likely to be at the top of his class after the exams this year.M:Yes,so his teachers say.He's been buried in his books every evening for months on end recently.He is hoping to go to Harvard University.W:Great.Maybe he'll become a university professor himself in the future.M:Maybe.But sometimes I wish he'd go out and enjoy himself for a change.W:How about the younger one?M:Well,Mark's teachers say he has ability,but he rarely does his best.He does his homework in ten minutes every day and then rushes out to play football.W:But he can make his fortune at football.People can make a lot of money from sports now. M:My wife always worries about their future.She wants Mark to study law.I don't believe in forcing them,but I wonder how Mark will progress over the next few years.W:Perhaps you can have a talk with him now to find out what he is thinking about his studies and future plans.M:Good idea.I'll take your advice.(Text10)M:Good morning everybody and welcome to this class on English words.I hope that all of you can hear me.If not,please let me know.I am Professor John Morris.I'll be your teacher for the next13weeks.As you can probably tell,this is one of the most popular and crowded classes. Indeed,every time this course is offered,this room is full.Why is that?Well,in order to use the English language,it's very important to have at least a basic understanding of how words are formed.Just to mention one figure and there are many;there are about one million words in English.If you are an English learner,you may wonder how you can possibly remember all of these words.Well,for one thing,you don't have to.No native speaker exists who knows all of the words in the English language.Besides,there are short cuts.Short cuts?Yes,for example,if you know how words are formed by using parts of words from other languages,such as Greek and French,you'll understand a good number of English words when you first come across them.Let me put it this way.Knowing the rules will help you to master a large number of words.This is probably the No.1reason why this class is so popular.A【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。
福建省厦门第二中学2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题(附详细答案)
福建省厦门第二中学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Confessions of an annoying MosquitoIf you’re reading my confessions (自白), congratulations! You’ll have a safe and healthy summer.We love when you work up a sweat. It’s really the carbon dioxide you breathe out that makes us beeline to ward you, not the fragrance of your “sweet blood.”Love beer? So do some of us. They can tell when you’ve been drinking because your skin chemistry changes, and it attracts themPregnant? Yum. If you’re having a baby, you emit more carbon dioxide and your belly has a higher temperature, drawing some of us right to you. Sorry, baby.Hate getting bitten up? Blame the ladies. Males do not eat human blood: They get all their nutrition from plants. After we have a blood meal, we can lay anywhere from 100 to 400 eggsSmelly feet are simply delicious. Scientists have shown we find your toes ten times more inviting than Limburger cheese.If your home’s landscaping is well tended, we won’t like it as much. We like to hang out in thick, overgrown vegetation. The darker and more damp, the better. And puddles (水沟) of smelly water is where we like to lay our eggs.Got those CO2-emitting traps in your yard? Great! You may think you’re outsmarting us with these devices, which emit carbon dioxide to lure (引诱) us into a trap. But they may attract more of us than they are able to trap, increasing our presence in your yard.When it comes to West Nile, end-of-summer bites may do more harm. It’s simple logic: We bite birds with West Nile virus; then we bite humans and spread it. By summer’s end, we’ve had more chances to bite infected birds.1．What can we know from the confessions?A．Mosquitoes love smelly toes most.B．All the mosquitoes suck drinking people.C．The mosquito making the confessions is female.D．Mosquito bites in early summer are more harmful.2．Which of the following is least likely to attract “WE” according to the text?A．A woman who is expecting.B．A yard with traps emitting oxygen.C．A man who has just finished jogging.D．A house surrounded with smellypuddles.3．What is the tone of the text?A．Amusing.B．Serious.C．Sad.D．Proud.I live in Xizhou in Yunnan Province, on the historic Tea Horse Road. I have to admit that when I first heard that Paul Salopek was going to walk the entire globe on his own two feet, I was blown away. I couldn’t imagine that there could be such an unusual person in the world.Last May, I met Paul. He told me that it was his first time in China. He talked to me with great excitement about the history, migrations, and discoveries in my region of China. He spoke of the Shu-Yandu Dao (the Southern Silk Road), the travels of the 17th-century Chinese explorer Xu Xiake, the Tea Horse Road and the early 20th-century American botanist Joseph Rock. He also talked of Xuanzang. Paul considered many of them heroes and in a sense Chinese pioneers of slow journalism.I decided to accompany Paul on his walk toward Yunnan. On September 28, 2021, we set out. Our days were simple: walk, eat, sleep, and repeat. We woke up at sunrise, set off in high spirits, and rested at sunset, dragging ourselves into exhausted sleep.We met many people on the road. Some were curious, surrounding us and watching us; some gave us directions; some invited us into their home to take a rest; some spoke of the charm of their hometown. We met many beautiful souls, simple souls and warm souls. We were walking with our minds.Together, we were impressed by the biodiversity of the Gaoligong Mountains. As I walked on ancient paths through mountains, I seemed to hear the antique voices of past travelers urging me to be careful on the road.Looking back on the more than 200 miles I walked with Paul, I came to a realization. Walking for its own sake, while healthy and admirable, is only a small part of the benefit of moving with our feet. A deeper reward is rediscovering the world around us, shortening theBut insects play a critical role in ecosystems. Insects serve as the base of the food web, eaten by everything from birds to small mammals to fish. If they decline, everything else will as well. They also provide invaluable “services” to humanity, including plant pollination (传粉). About three-fourths of flowering plants are pollinated by insects, as well as the crops that produce over one-third of the world’s food supply. Another service: Waste disposal and nutrient cycling. Without insects like dung beetles (屎壳郎) breaking down and removing animal and plant waste, “the result s would be unpleasant”.8．What’s the bad news for David Wagner now?A．He is unable to catch the fireflies.B．He has moved away from his family farm.C．His favorite insects have disappeared largely.D．His family farm has been covered by new houses.9．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 mean?A．Some kinds of insects will survive.B．Some kinds of insects will become stronger.C．Some kinds of insects will be the most diverse group.D．Some kinds of insects will no longer be on the planet.10．Why is the varroa mite mentioned in paragraph 4?A．To explain why insects disappear.B．To illustrate how insect habitat is lost.C．To describe a fact that diseases cause the decline.D．To support the idea that parasites cause the decline.11．What may be talked about in the following paragraph?A．What the unpleasant results are.B．Why the ecosystems are critical.C．What we should do to protect insects.D．What the future world will be like.Scientists have solved a puzzle about modern humans, after research showed that a famous skull of a human ancestor found in South Africa is a million years older than experts thought. This discovery has changed what we know of human history.The skull, which scientists have named “Mrs Ples”, is from an ape-like human relative from a species called Australopithecus africanus (南方古猿). It was found near Johannesburg in 1947 and, based on evidence from its surroundings, was thought to be between 2. 1 and 2.6 million years old. This puzzled scientists, because although Mrs Ples looks like a possible early ancestor of early humans, the first true humans had already evolved by the time she apparently lived. For this reason, scientists had decided that Australopithecus afarensis, a similar species from East Africa that lived about 3.5 million years ago, was our most likely ancestor instead.To get a more accurate age for Mrs Ples, a team led by Professor Darryl Granger of Purdue University in Indiana, US, used a new method to date the sandy rocks where the skull lay. They measured the amount of certain chemicals in rocks, which form at a steady rate when they are exposed to cosmic rays (宇宙射线) on Earth’s surface. Once rocks are buried, these chemicals stop forming and slowly disappear;the surviving amount reveals how much time has passed since the rock (or bones) were on the surface.The new study shows that Mrs Ples and other australopithecine bones nearby are between 3.4 and 3.7 million years old. This means they lived at the same time as their East African relatives, so that either group could have given rise to modern humans. However, team member Dr Laurent Bruxelles pointed out that over millions of years, at only 2,500 miles away, these groups had plenty of time to travel and to breed with each other. In other words, the groups could quite easily have met, had children together and both been part of the history of modern humans.12．What can we learn about Mrs Ples from the first two paragraphs?A．It is a skull found in East Africa.B．It is the most possible ancestor of humans.C．It is a million years older than scientists expected.D．It is proved to live between 2.1 and 2.6 million years ago.13．How did scientists get the accurate age of “Mrs Ples”?A．By studying the effect of cosmic rays.B．By calculating the forming rate of chemicals.C．By locating the sandy rocks where the skull lay.D．By measuring the surviving amount of chemicals.14．What can we infer from the new study?A．Modern humans came into being in East Africa.B．Mrs Ples travelled and had children with East African relatives.C．The history of modern humans might begin 3.5 million years ago.34．A．carrying B．exchanging C．discussing D．sharing 35．A．faith B．kindness C．message D．awareness三、语法填空四、书信写作51．假定你是校英文报English Sky的编辑李华，近期“文化古迹之旅”专栏向全校同学征集稿件。
英语-广东省佛山市15校联盟2023-2024学年高三12月月考带答案
2024届高三12月月考英语试题第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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everyone as part of a big team.And when you work with a team,you can do great things.Join any of our specialized classes,led by expert e to our nutrition classes.Participate in our regular social events.Everything is included in your fee.Finally,we want to share with you some reasons why our members say that they have chosen us over any other fitness centre in the city.It's so EASYEasy to start,stop,cancel or refund（退款)a membership.Easy to access—we're open24/7,we never close.Easy results—our trainers and equipment give you success,fast.Come and visit us for a personal tour!21.What can one do in the second step?A.Have a full assessment.B.Work with a team.C.Learn from the private trainer.D.Make a training plan22.If you become a member of this gym,you canA.get refund when you cancel your membershipB.get expert training but you need to pay extra feeC.go to the gym only from6:00am to10:00pmD.go to the gym only from Monday to Saturday23.What do you think the above passage is?A.A storybook.B.A science magazine.C.A TV show.D.An advertisement.BIt's perhaps the world's most famous underwater attraction that remained in film and in legend:the Titanic.But now experts say the ocean liner,once a wonder of the high seas,is falling to pieces.Capt.Alfred McLaren,the scientist who in July led the most recent expedition to the ship's underwater grave,said his team saw clear signs of the accelerating damage of the wreck(残骸).There was damage likely caused by rust and sea life,and the captain's cabin had collapsed.“I was absolutely astonished,”McLaren said.Worse still,the fallen mast(桅杆)that crushed the ship's deck is believed by many to be the result of an unapproved salvage(打捞)operation.“It was almost depressing to see how quickly she was getting worse,"McLaren says.“I would be really surprised if there's very much standing up from the bottom,two decades from now.”Ed Kamuda,who runs the Titanic Historical Society in Springfield,Mass.,says adventure tourists—who pay $36,000each to visit the wreck—are also contributing to the destruction of it.“This is something I expected.I just didn't expect it to happen so quickly,”Kamuda said.“People are going down just as an ego trip to say I was there.'All this takes a fare on the ship.”The Titanic has sat at the bottom of the Atlantic since it sank after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage on April14,1912.More than1,500people died that night.The ship came to rest at the bottom of the freezing North Atlantic,more than2miles beneath the waves.The wreck was discovered in1985,and since then it has been repeatedly visited by treasure hunters.But still some scientists say those divers,and other thrill seekers are not necessarily to blame for the Titanic's current problems.Capt.Craig McLean of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration went on an expedition to the Titanic in June as part of a government study that is monitoring the condition of the ship.He says it's unclear what part of the damage is from Mother Nature and which is from human nature.“It's too early and there isn't enough evidence to put our fingers on anything,”McLean said.Regardless,most agree there's little that can be done for this most famous of wrecks.And soon,the mighty Titanic could well be lost again.24.McLaren expected that in twenty yearsA.Only a minor part of the wreck would remain as it isB.The wreck would be getting worse at a faster speedC.Only salvage operation with the purpose of research would be approvedD.The wreck would be completely destroyed by unapproved treasure hunters25.What is the tourist's purpose of visiting the wreck,according to Kamuda?A.To contribute to the breaking down of the Titanic.B.To help finance the preservation of the Titanic.C.To satisfy their curiosity and adventurousness.D.To better understand the history of the Titanic.26.Craig McLean is one of the scientists who believeA.Visitors should not be prohibited from the Titanic and other famous wrecksB.The influence of the thrill seekers on the wreck will finally be determinedC.The government should contribute more to the monitoring of the TitanicD.The damage of the Titanic is not necessarily caused by the adventure tourists27.The author is most likely to agree that the future of the Titanic is_________A.promisingB.discouragingC.controllableD.vagueCIn department stores and closets all over the world,they are waiting.Their outward appearance seems rather appealing because they come in a variety of styles,patterns,materials,and colors.But they are eventually the biggest deception(欺骗)that exists in the fashion industry today.What are they?They are high heels—a woman's worst enemy(whether she knows it or not).High heel shoes are the downfall of modern society.Fashion myths have led women to believe that they are more beautiful or stylish for wearing heels,but in reality,heels succeed in creating short as well as long term troubles.Women should fight the high heel industry by refusing to use or purchase them in order to save the world from unnecessary physical and psychological suffering.For the sake of fairness,it must be noted that there is a positive side to high heels.First,heels are excellent for aerating lawns(草坪通气).Anyone who has ever worn heels on grass knows what I am talking about.A simple trip around the yard in a pair of those babies gets rid of all the need to call for a lawn care specialist,and provides the perfect-sized holes to give any lawn oxygen without all those messy blocks of dirt lying around.Second,heels are quite functional for defending against potential enemies,who can easily be scared away by threatening them with a pair of these sharp,deadly fashion items.Regardless of such practical for heels,the fact remains that wearing high heels is harmful to one's physical health.Talk to any podiatrist(足病医生),and you will hear that the majority of their business comes from high-heel-wearing women.High heels are known to cause problems such as deformed feet and torn toenails.The risk of severe back problems and twisted or broken ankles is three times higher for a high heel wearer than for a flat shoe wearer.Wearing heels also creates the threat of getting a heel caught in a narrow sidewalk gap and being thrown to the ground—possibly breaking a nose,back,or neck.And of course,after wearing heels for a day,any woman knows she can look forward to a night of pain as she tries to comfort her aching feet.28.Women don't take the disadvantages of high heels too seriously because ofA.their attempt to show off their statusB.the rich variety of high heel stylesC.their wish to improve their appearanceD.the multi-functional use of high heels29.What's the author's tone in presenting the positive sides of high heel shoes?A.ironicB.favorableC.sympatheticD.objective30.The writer uses“those babies”(Paragraph2)to refer to high heelsA.to show their delicate characteristicB.to show women's affection for themC.to emphasize their small sizeD.to indicate their trendy appearance31.It can be inferred from the passage that women shouldA.refuse to buy the products of the fashion industryB.go to apodiatrist regularly for adviceC.avoid following fashion too closelyD.see through the very nature of fashion mythsDCarried by the wind,dust particles(微粒)from places such as the Sahara Desert can float halfway around the world before settling to the ground.As the plastics abandoned by humans break down into tiny pieces in the environment,they,too,travel through the atmosphere.Now scientists are a step closer to understanding how these microplastics travel in the globe—both locally and on long-distance flights.Researchers spent more than a year collecting microplastics from11national parks and wilderness areas in the western U.S.They examined the particles that settled on dry days and those that fell along with rain or snow.In addition to making clear how microplastics move around,the results,published on Thursday in Science,reveal the seriousness of the problem:more than1million kilograms of microplastics—the weight of 120million to300million plastic water bottles—fall on protected lands in the country's western region each year.The new findings add to scientists'concern over microplastic pollution's potential impacts on the environment and human health.“We're not supposed to breathe in this material,”says Steve Allen,a microplastics researcher at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland,who was not involved in the new study.Plastics in the environment"carry all sorts of pesticides(农药),heavy metals and all the other chemicals that we ve made over time,"he adds.“They're going to carry them directly into our lungs.”Since their discovery in oceans in the1970s,microplastics—which can be as large as a grain of rice or smaller than a particle of dust—have been found nearly everywhere researchers have looked:in cities,in Arctic snow,on remote mountaintops.Their presence in areas distant from the place where human live has pointed to them being carried by winds.32.What do the scientists further understand now?A.Why Sahara Desert is expanding to the south of Africa.B.How plastic particles travel on the wind.C.Why it is hard for plastics to break down.D.How dust particles are spreading through the wind.33.What do we know about the new study?A.The results showed the amount of microplastics is huge.B.Researchers collected microplastics across the U.S.C.Researchers focused on plastic particles in dry days.D.Numerous plastic water bottles were found each year.34.What does Steve Allen say about plastics?A.They should be recycled.B.They do harm to weather.C.They can be used to make all sorts of pesticides.D.They carry harmful chemicals to human lungs.35.What would be the best title for the passage?A.Dust Particles Is Harmful to Our LungsB.The Environment Is Threatened by PlasticsC.Microplastics Are Falling from the SkyD.Microplastics Do Harm to Health第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
北京市东直门中学2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题
北京市东直门中学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、完形填空My wife and I usually don’t keep houseplants. Anything in pots gets either overwatered or underwatered. But after my diagnosis with a brain cancer, I loved the idea of having something green and 1 around us.Last year, my friend Mitch gave me a lucky bamboo plant. Tending to the plant gave me a sense of 2 at a time when I sometimes felt useless because my ability to move was limited. As a physician, I was used to being the one who 3 care. Watering the plant 4 me to a core part of my old identity and taught me I could still be a caregiver.However, after several weeks growing in perfect condition, the plant 5 began to show signs of stress. No matter what I did, the leaves kept 6 and dropping to the floor.“I can’t even care for a simple plant!” I yelled. “If my lucky bamboo dies, I might die too!”Identifying with the green and growing plant had offered me comfort. But when the tree was struggling, I felt increasingly uneasy and 7 .It was several months later when I recovered from surgery that I realized I had wrongly linked my careful nurturing of the plant—something over which I had at least some control—with my own 8 —something over which I had no control.As my 9 lessened, I began to study online tutorials to figure out how to care for the tree. I transplanted it to a larger pot, and when it was back in the sunny window, we both began to thrive (旺盛) again.Now whenever I look at the tree in its new pot, I make a point to relax and think of the things I can 10 .1．A．alive B．primitive C．delicate D．mature 2．A．warmth B．relief C．achievement D．security 3．A．valued B．needed C．provided D．lacked 4．A．added B．connected C．adapted D．compared 5．A．casually B．interestingly C．genuinely D．mysteriously 6．A．spreading B．browning C．waving D．dancing 7．A．fearful B．innocent C．faithful D．dishonest 8．A．dream B．success C．capability D．survival 9．A．discontent B．anxiety C．doubt D．sympathy 10．A．give B．share C．decide D．preserve二、语法填空阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。
2021-2022年高三英语12月月考试题(III)
2021-2022年高三英语12月月考试题(III)本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。
注意事项：1．答第I卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．选出每小题答案前，用2B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框, 不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
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个小题：每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的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 will the speakers do?A. Stay away for a couple of weeks.B. Look after Johnson’s house.C. Move to another place.2. What do the speakers hurry to do?A. Play football.B. Go bird-catching.C. Buy tickets.3. What is the woman surprised at?A. A news story.B. The man’s discovery.C. The man’s behavior.4. What are the speakers arguing about?A. The importance of liberation.B. The position of women in society.C. The necessity of career planning.5. Why doesn’t the woman hire a gardener?A. To enjoy the extra exercise.B. To kill the spare time.C. To cut down the expenses.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。
高三上学期12月月考英语试题 (3)
高三英语月考试题 （时间：120分钟 总分：150分 Ⅰ卷交答题卡，Ⅱ卷交答题纸） 第Ⅰ卷（共105分） 一．听力部分（包括20小题，每小题1分，共20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从每题所给的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. Who is probably Hank? A. The woman’s old boss. B. The woman’s brother. C. The woman’s old classmate. 2. What is the man going to do tomorrow afternoon? A. Paint the front door. B. Weed the garden. C. Wash the car. 3. How long does the man spend travelling to work? A. 15 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 45 minutes. 4. What does the woman want to become? A. A teacher. B. A writer. C. An actress. 5. What did Jack’s father do the day before yesterday? A. He saw the doctor. B. He stayed in bed. C. He studied with Jack. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。
河北省石家庄市正定中学2022-2023学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题含答案
河北正定中学2022-2023学年（上）第三次月考高三英语（试卷总分：120分考试时间：90分钟）注意事项：1.答题时，务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
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第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50 分）第一节（共15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分37.5 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and joy to life and to everything,” the ancient Greek philosopher Plato said.This is one of Don Spencer’s favorite mottos that he firmly believes. “We know that music brings joy and comfort, and makes us feel happy,” Spencer says, “But research has also discovered music plays a powerful role in the mental development of children. Music inspires creativity, imagination and self-expression. It also builds self-respect and is good for memory skills.”The power of musicMuch research supports both Spencer and Plato. A Stanford University study found that musical training improves the way the brain processes the spoken word.Research from Canada found that children aged four to six years old who had music lessons had better memories, as well as higher ability to read and write and math’s levels.Not in the curriculumResearch from Australia shows it’s not that smart kids play music; it’s that music makes kids smarter. It supports Spencer’s call for music to be a standard part of the school curriculum, like English and Math.“Music is everywhere, but not at 75 percent of public schools around Australia who don't have a devoted music teacher,” Spencer says. “It's sad that many children don’t have access to formal musical education, particularly when it has such an effect on a child’s development.”Ideally, Spencer would like every child to learn an instrument. “Kids can access cheap instruments like a ukulele, recorder or harmonica,” Spencer says. He says the Internet has a lot of free videos which teach you how to play instruments.“I can't stress enough how important music is,” he says. “It builds relationships, unites people and, most importantly, it is fun.”1．Plato’s words are mentioned at the beginning of the text to show that ________. A．music was important in ancient time B．everything is based on music C．Spencer admires Plato D．music has magic power2．From the research from Australia mentioned in the passage, we can learn ________. A．music can make children smarterB．children aged four to six have better memoriesC．there are no professional music teachers in AustraliaD．music is a standard part of the school curriculum in most schools3．What might be the best title for the passage?A．When Music is taught B．Why Music MattersC．Why We Learn Instruments D．How Children Learn MusicYou’ve just come home, after living abroad for a few years. Since you’ve been away, has this country changed for the better—or for the worse?If you’ve just arrived back in the UK after a fortnight’s holiday, small changes have probably surprised you—anything from a local greengrocer suddenly being replaced by amobile-phone shop to someone in your street moving house.So how have things changed to people coming back to Britain after seven, ten or even 15 years living abroad? What changes in society can they see that the rest of us have hardly noticed—or now take for granted? To find out, we asked some people who recently returned. Debi: When we left, Cheltenham, my home town, was a town of white, middle-class families—all very conservative (保守的). The town is now home to many eastern Europeans and lots of Australians, who come here mainly to work in hotels and tourism. There are even several shops only for foreigners.Having been an immigrant (移民) myself, I admire people who go overseas to find a job. Maybe if I lived in an inner city where unemployment was high, I’d think differently, but I believe foreign settlers have improved this country because they’re more open-minded andoften work harder than the natives.Christine: As we flew home over Britain, both of us remarked how green everything looked. But the differences between the place we’d left behind and the one we returned to were brought sharply into focus as soon as we landed.To see policemen with guns in the airport for the first time was frightening—in Cyprus, they’re very relaxed—and I got pulled over by customs officers just for taking a woolen sweater with some metal-made buttons out of my case in the arrivals hall. Everyone seemed to be on guard. Even the airport car-hire firm wanted a credit card rather than cash because they said their vehicles had been used by bank robbers.But anyway, this is still a green, beautiful country. I just wish more people would appreciate what they’ve got.4．After a short overseas holiday, people tend to _______.A．notice small changesB．expect small changesC．welcome small changesD．exaggerate small changes5．How does Debi look at the foreign settlers?A．Cautiously.B．Positively.C．Sceptically.D．Critically.6．When arriving at the airport in Britain, Christine was shocked by _______.A．the relaxed policemenB．the messy arrivals hallC．the tight securityD．the bank robbers7．Which might be the best title for the passage?A．Life in Britain.B．Back in Britain.C．Britain in Future.D．Britain in Memory.“You’ll get square eyes!” my mother used to say as I sat for hour after hour glued to the TV. I ignored her, of course. Past-forward a few decades and now I’m the parent. My5-year-old lives in a world where screens aren’t fixed pieces of furniture. You can’t even avoid them by going outside. Screens are not only in our pockets; they’re everywhere.The concerns have grown with the screens. In the past decade, we have heard that they will damage our mental health. Many of us feel more distracted by them, feeling guiltier and more tired as a result.The apps and websites we can access on our phones have also sparked widespread concern. Big tech companies are also good at making use of our need for social recognition, hooking us on likes, retweets and follower counts. Social media has created a culture of mass narcissism (自恋), which has led many to worry about the emotional stresses on teenagers. A quick online search brings up dozens of papers linking screen use or social media with harmful effects on mental health, including depression and suicide.Such statements are alarming. They are also widely believed, thanks to popular books like iGen by Jean Twenge, which claims that digital technology has ruined a generation. Yet, Amy Orben at the University of Oxford, who studies the impact of digital technology and social media in particular on mental health, holds different views. She claims that the underlying data can be used to tell different stories. She also spotted shortcomings in several large studies that claimed to show correlations (相关性) between the use of devices with screens and depression in users.Twenge stands by her own finding, pointing in turn to what she considers flaws in Orben’s research methods. For David Max, at Royal College of Child Health in London, the effect of screen time and social media use on mental health remains speculative. “We cannot regard social media overall as good or bad,” says Davie. “We don’t know whether in individual cases social media is not responsible,” he says.The explosion of mobile phone use has revolutionized our lives. I can download movies, write articles, communicate with my family and broadcast to the world all at the push of a button. Rather than impose constraints (限制), we should take a look at our use of screens and ask how they fit with the activities and lifestyle.Every new technology with widespread impact has given rise to new fears. So the best bet may simply be to ask yourself what level of screen use makes you and those around you happy and try to stick to it. If you find yourself over addictive, don’t panic—and certainlydon’t feel guilty. Nobody knows anything worth getting scared about.8．According to the passage, people give likes, retweet or count followers to __________. A．share one’s lifestyles B．show respect for othersC．seek social recognition D．relieve emotional stresses9．The underlined word “speculative” probably means “__________”.A．doubtful B．specificC．important D．abstract10．What can be learned from the passage?A．Teenagers are more affected by screen use both physically and mentally.B．Orben claims it is far too early to blame screen use for ruining a generation.C．Big tech companies help to produce many research papers on mental health. D．Twenge mainly introduces the overall benefits of digital technology in her books. 11．The passage is written to __________.A．encourage readers to reduce the time of screen useB．share different opinions on the effects of screen useC．explain why screen use may have negative effects on peopleD．relieve people’s concerns and worries about the use of screensThe Brazilian scientists were in disbelief after seeing the results. They tested different models to re-check their information. But all returned the same. The country with the most freshwater resources in the world had lost 15 percent of its surface water since 1991.Evaporation (蒸发) is a part of the natural process that can lessen water resources. This is especially true in areas with low water levels like the Pantanal wetlands. But the scientists believe something else is happening.Experts have warmed human activity is affecting the world’s weather patterns. It is causing extreme events to happen more often, such as severe droughts and floods. The cutting and burning of forest and the building of large hydroelectric factories and dams for watering crops all affect natural patterns.In Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, water evaporates then travels on air flows to provide rainfall far away. But some climate experts say if too much forest is destroyed, the Amazon will start an irreparable process of becoming a savannah (大草原).There are more immediate effects for worry, like possible power shortages this year.Hydroelectric reservoirs have had ten years of lower-than-usual rainfall. Reservoirs in the Parana River area have never before been overused.The Parana River and its connected water bodies supply fresh water to some 40 million people. That includes the large city of Sao Paolo and several states. Fishing communities and farmers also depend on these water bodies.Brazil’s decreasing water resources may also worsen fires that people set each winter to clear land. The fires then bum out of control. Last year, more than 25 percent of Brazil’s Pantanal was on fire. It was the worst yearly damage since officials began keeping records in 2003. In areas without roads, moving on smaller rivers can be a problem because of low water levels, Rabelo said. That means firefighters could soon have trouble reaching some fires. And, even if they can, less water is available to put them out.12．What was the Brazilian scientists’ reaction to their findings?A．Satisfied.B．Disappointed.C．Shocked.D．Overjoyed. 13．Which of the following belongs to “something else” in the third paragraph? A．Evaporation.B．Building dams.C．Power shortage.D．Fishing. 14．What can we know from the passage?A．Brazil lacks roads for firefighters to reach fires.B．The destruction of the rainforest may affect the rainfall.C．Brazil’s people set fires to keep wild animals away in winter.D．Reservoirs in the Parana River area is useless due to water shortage.15．What is the best title of the passage?A．Water Study Raises Fears for Drought B．Brazil’s Forest Is Disappearing C．More Water, More Happiness D．Cherish Water, Extend Life第二节（共5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分12.5 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
高三英语12月月考试卷高三全册英语试题
领兑市安插阳光实验学校第二中学高三12月月考英语试卷（带解析）一、完形填空（共1小题）1.A few weeks after my first wife, Georgia, was called to heaven, I was cooking dinner for my son and myself. For a 1 , I had decided on frozen peas. As I was cutting open the bag, it 2 from my hand and crashed to the floor. The peas, likemarbles, 3 everywhere. I tried to use a broom, 4 with each swipe they just rolled across the kitchen．For the next week, every time I was in the 5 , I found a pea---in a corner, or behind a table leg. They kept 6 . Eight months later I pulled out the refrigerator to clean behind it,and 7 12 frozen peas hidden underneath．At the time I found those few remaining 8 , I was in a new relationship with a wonderful 9 I’d m et in a support group. After we married, I was reminded 10 those peas under the refrigerator, and realized that my 11 had been like that bag of frozen peas. It had shattered（破碎）. My wife had died;I was in a new city with a busy job, and with a son havingtrouble 12 his new surroundings andthe 13 of his mother. I was a bag of spilled frozen peas; my life had come apart and scattered．When life gets you 14 , when everything you know comes apart, and when you think you’ll n ever 15 , remember that it’s just a bag of scattered frozen peas. The peas can be 16 , and life will move on. You’ll find all the peas 17 , including the ones that are hardest to find. And when you’ve gotthem 18 you’ll start to feel whole again．The life you know can break apart at any time. But you’ll haveto 19 , and how fast you collect your peas depends on you. Will you keep scattering them around with a broom, 20 will you pick them up one by one and put your life back together?1．A．drink B．vegetable C．fruitD．meat2．A．slipped B．walked C．ranD．moved3．A．rubbed B．rolled C．grewD．existed4．A． so B．and C ．although D．but5．A．kitchen B．livingroom C．bedroom D．storeroom6．A．turning up B．getting up C．takingup D．using up7．A．left B．ate C．found D．planted8．A．presents B．cans C．veget ables D．peas9．A．woman B．child C．manD．boy10．A．for B．of C ．with D．in11．A．wife B．life C．so n D．friend12．A．adjusting to B．leading to C．turningto D．adding to13．A．thank B．loss C．hel p D．love14．A．close B．near C．dow n D．wide15．A．get it B．leave it C．takeit D．make it16．A．grew B．bought C．froz en D．collected17．A．specially B．fortunately C．properly D．eventually18．A．both B．all C．e ither D．each19．A．move on B．put on C．bringon D．call on20．A．while B．because C．orD．since二、阅读理解（共3小题）2.When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm and, in the winter especially, we were quite cut off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that city life has its problems too.One big disadvantage is money---it costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution.I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and at times the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of travelling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. Onechoice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever your tastes in culture or entertainment. Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising---and, what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens(十几岁) or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.1．What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?A. Staying on the farmB. Moving to the countrysideC. Leaving home for the cityD. Running away from the school2．Which of the following is true about the writer?A. He is very old now.B. He is in good health.C. He prefers driving a car.D. He lives in the city now. 3．In the passage, the writer tries to _______.A. express his opinions about way of lifeB. describe his life in the countrysideC. show an interest in the outside worldD. persuade the reader to live in the city4．How is the passage mainly developed?A. By inferringB. By comparingC. By listing examplesD. By giving explanations3.A new generation addiction is quickly spreading all over the world. Weboholism（瘾）, a twentieth century disease, affects people from different ages. They surf the net, use e-mail and speak in chat rooms. They spend many hours on the computer, and it becomes a compulsive habit. They cannot stop, and it affects their lives.Ten years ago, no one thought that using computers could become compulsive behavior that could affect the social and physical life of computer users. Such behavior has seriously affected teenagers and college students. They are likely to log(写日志) on computers and spend long hours at different websites.They become hooked（着迷） on computers and gradually their social and school life is affected by this situation. They spend all free time surfing and don’t concentrate on homework, so this addiction influences their grades and success at school. Because they can findeverything on the websites, they hang out there. Moreover, this addiction to websites influences their social life.They spend more time in front of computers than with their friends. The relation with their friends changes. The virtual life becomes more important than their real life. They have a new language that they speak in the chat rooms and it causes cultural changes in society.Because of the change in their behavior, they begin to isolate themselves from society and live with their virtual friends. They share their emotions and feelings with friends who they have never met in their life. Although they feel confident on the computer, they are not confident with real live friends they have known all their life. It is a problem for the future. This addictive behavior is beginning to affectall the world.1．The main idea of the passage is about__________.A. the cause of weboholismB. the advantage of weboholismC. the popularity of weboholismD. the effect of weboholism 2．We can infer from the passage that_______.A. weboholism has the greatest effect on teenagersB. students can hardly balance real and virtual lifeC. people are addicted to games on the InternetD. virtual life is more vivid and attractive than real life. 3．Which of the following is NOT true of weboholism?A. It contributes to the development of the web.B. The chat room language may change social culture.C. The problem will be getting more and more serious later.D. People addicted to the web often become inactive in real life.4.Speaking from my past experience, it is very difficult to find good friends that you can trust but once you have found them, they are worth keeping forever! Therefore, I think friendship is the most important relationship that anybody could have.The qualities I look for in a friend are a good sense of humor but sensitivity when it matters. Also that friend would have to be strong-minded and highly spirited. I think that these qualities are the key qualities to look for in a good friend.Even the strongest friends can still have arguments, although usually about more serious topics, rather than the usual teenagechildish arguments. Some matters can seriously affect a friendship. If one of your friends started experimenting with harmful and dangerous drugs, what would you do ? A good friend would try to help as much as possible, whereas a bad example of a friend would simply shrug(耸肩) and turn a blind eye.Not only the bad things affect friendship ---- good activities do too. Such as bonding with one another, not just by going out on a night with them but by spending quality time with them and talking to each other, which indicates a good ability to communicate. This is a key aspect of a good friendship.Good friends do not always have to be in the same age group as you.I have a good friend and she is 47 years old and I am 16.Unfortunately, some people lose contact with their friends as they grow older, which is a sad way to lose a good friend.I think friendship is one of the most important things in life because if you have no friends you will have no happiness. 1．According to the author, true friendship _______.A. is easy to getB. deepens with timeC. needs managementD. affects one’s happiness 2．Paragraph 3 is mainly about______.A. why drugs are bad for teenagersB. problems that will test friendshipC. ways that help avoid argumentsD. whether a friend is trustworthy3．According to the author, which matters least in friendship?A. Age.B. Sensitivity.C. Sense of humor.D. Communication ability.4．Which of the following saying can match the author’s view on friendship?A. Old friends and old wines are best.B. A friend without faults will never be found.C. A life without a friend is a life without the sun.D. a friend to everybody is a friend to nobody.三、短文改错（共1小题）5.短文改错假英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
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。
天津市第二十五中学2024-2025学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题
天津市第二十五中学2024-2025学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题一、单项选择1．—I’m thinking about learning a new instrument, but I’m a bit worried I’m too old.—You’re never too old to learn something new.A．You are joking.B．Don’t mention it.C．Please yourself!D．Go for it!2．Someone is planning to move out of our building, and their apartment will be _________ for rent at the beginning of March.A．available B．normal C．competitive D．expensive3．Our special thanks go to thousands of volunteers, without ________ tireless work, none of these achievements would be possible.A．which B．whom C．whose D．that4．Caroline doesn't have a natural talent for music but she _________ it with hard work.A．lives up to B．makes up for C．reaches out to D．looks out for 5．George _________ too far. His coffee is still warm.A．must have gone B．might have goneC．can’t have gone D．needn’t have gone6．—Do you remember little Julien from Grade Two?—Well, _________, but I can’t quite think who he is.A．it’s up to you B．that’s a good pointC．I really envy you D．that name rings a bell7．The workers are determined to go through with their railway project, ________ the expenses have risen.A．as long as B．even though C．now that D．as though8．The Smiths _________ the online shopping experience in China since they moved back to New Zealand two years ago.A．had been missing B．were missingC．have been missing D．will be missing9．As a symbol of the glorious history of Chinese civilization, the Forbidden City _________ the cultural memory of the country.A．invents B．preserves C．acquires D．declares10．We were worried that there would be a lot of disagreement at the meeting, but everything went quite _________ .A．repeatedly B．endlessly C．smoothly D．urgently11．The organizers had to cancel the outdoor concert due to the sudden thunderstorm, _________ many eager fans who had been waiting for hours.A．disappointing B．to disappointC．having disappointed D．disappointed12．This online course _________, but you can still access and use the original version.A．has updated B．had updatedC．has been updated D．had been updated13．________ she couldn’t understand was ________ fewer and fewer students showed interest in her lessons.A．What；why B．That；what C．What；because D．Why；that 14．Exercise is not only good for our bodies, but it can also _________ our mood and help us deal with anxiety.A．boost B．match C．ruin D．reflect15．_________ focusing on winning the approval of others, try to understand and accept yourself.A．Because of B．Instead of C．For fear of D．In terms of 16．Coffee may cause sleep disturbance, especially when _________ in large amounts or after 2 pm.A．consumed B．being consumed C．consuming D．having consumed 17．The new model electric car should _________ many safety tests before it is released to the public.A．turn out B．bring about C．go through D．set up二、完形填空I had struggled with math since fourth grade, but worked very hard to 18 the smart students around me. In eleventh grade, much to my classmates 19 , I signed up for precalculus BC, the hardest math class. That was when I met Mr. Dena and told him I had 20 in math, yet I would try my hardest. He was convinced I could succeed 21 the doubts from my classmates.Mr. Dena kept an unforgettable 22 by Sir Isaac Newton on his chalk board: “If I have been able to see further, it is only because I stand on the shoulders of giants.” He reflected on that throughout the year and was 23 to teach us more than math.Mr. Dena occasionally gave partner tests, believing that we could solve hard problems together. He drew names out of a hat to 24 partners. Students were 25 out loud that they wouldn't be paired with me. As the “lucky” name was 26 , the class burst into laughter. My partner joked about being 27 with me. However, we worked well together and surprised everyone with our 28 on this test. I learned so much from my classmates and I realized this was really 29 we had partner tests.The final exam was Mr. Dena's final 30 to us, but I failed it. I told him I didn't understand how I could do so 31 on a test when I had studied so hard. He explained it's not about the grades; it's about true understanding. If studying didn't 32 on a test, it would someday. I knew then that 33 passing or failing tests, studying was about hard work and effort. And I 34 myself harder than I ever had.To be challenged in math really changed the way I 35 other challenges in life. I wasn't going to let a grade stop me from learning some of the best lessons of my life. Mr. Dena is one of the giants that Newton 36 . He has helped me see not only more 37 ideas than I thought possible, but who I can be.18．A．keep up with B．give in to C．stay away from D．watch out for 19．A．sorrow B．delight C．surprise D．relief 20．A．talent B．methods C．innovation D．weaknesses 21．A．in spite of B．in case of C．in view of D．in consequence of 22．A．diary B．quote C．essay D．letter 23．A．embarrassed B．determined C．astonished D．puzzled24．A．assign B．honor C．persuade D．monitor 25．A．reading B．singing C．praying D．applauding 26．A．registered B．changed C．abandoned D．picked 27．A．concerned B．stuck C．impressed D．content 28．A．negotiation B．mistake C．performance D．standard 29．A．when B．why C．where D．how 30．A．decision B．challenge C．instruction D．victory 31．A．accurately B．carefully C．effortlessly D．poorly 32．A．give out B．break down C．turn up D．pay off 33．A．beyond B．within C．upon D．across 34．A．praised B．defended C．pushed D．criticized 35．A．viewed B．created C．ignored D．presented 36．A．admires B．establishes C．measures D．describes 37．A．social B．mathematical C．psychological D．moral三、阅读理解With the rapid development of computer science, the Internet is changing quickly out of our expectations. In the past, we just had the Internet while now we have the Internet of Things (IoT), which aims to get everything and everyone talking. Attaching sensors to “things”, such as cows, cars and refrigerators, and then assigning them unique IP addresses allow them to “talk” to the Internet. Of course, the IoT will involve much more than a handful of sensors. Networking company Cisco estimates that 50 billion Internet-connected devices and objects will be sending over data by 2020.38．How do researchers get everything and everyone talking?A．By establishing the IoT and launching a handful of sensors.B．By sending people to track them day and night and collect useful data.C．By communicating with them all the time through the IoT.D．By connecting sensors with them and appointing them unique IP addresses. 39．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A．IoT can help people do preventive maintenance and save money.B．IoT can help people monitor energy usage and observe price changes timely.C．IoT can help people adjust their habits and use electrical appliances more wisely.D．IoT can help people investigate things and update a lot of important data. 40．Besides its probably ending up being a fashion, what else do critics worry about the IoT?A．People will lose interest in it as quckly as the thrill over last year’s smartphone.B．Whether related companies will provide long-term software updates or not.C．Refrigerators and washing machines will be replaced by other devices in a few years.D．The software provided by companies will be outdated easily and quickly.41．According to the passage, when owners of the Tesla Model S electric car received a recall notice, they ___.A．just waited in the car while the maintenance is being done through wireless updateB．were required to go to the nearest 4S store to make some adjustments or repairsC．could definitely depend on the IoT to send them the charger plug to be fixedD．had to confirm the update with the help of the equipment provided by the company 42．What would be the best title for the passage?A．Craze is disappearing!B．It’s time to change!C．It’s all connected!D．The Internet is coming!Our teacher, Miss Chevalier was a small woman, with a moon face, fatty fingers and curls that sprang straight up from her head, hence the funny name “Poodle (卷毛狗)”. She taught in our reading club. Sometimes she would look in and ask what we were reading — not to check but to know.That’s what happened the day my club was reading aloud a poem by Henry Longfellow. I guess I was better than the others, for Miss Chevalier asked a while later, “Addie, I was wondering if you would recite the whole poem to the Saturday evening’s club.” She said a famous professor was going to give a lecture about the poet, and a presentation of that poem would be a fresh way to start.She asked me to memorize it. “But that shouldn’t be a problem for a child of your ability,” she added. I’m telling you, my happy feet barely touched the ground all the way home. To me, that was the biggest thing ever and I soon learned the whole poem by heart, well prepared for our first rehearsal.I was desperately nervous when I went to her office the next day. But the good thing was she always had the smile that would make you feel like you just did something right.Halfway through the poem, Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what “impetuous” meant. Despite her encouraging smile, I wanted to sink through the floor because I was unsure about its pronunciation as well as its meaning. Miss Chevalier pretended not to have noticed my red face and handed me a dictionary, asking me to read its definition aloud. “Impetuous has two definitions: rushing with great force or violence; acting suddenly, with littlethought. ”She asked me which one fitted the poem. I read both definitions over again, trying to figure it out, but Miss Chevalier must have read my mind. “There is no wrong answer,” she said, “I want to know your opinion, Addie.” Hesitantly, I said, “Maybe… both.”She liked that. “One has to be impetuous both ways or they wouldn’t dare to face up to any challenge. Would you call yourself impetuous?”I knew she was asking for an opinion. “My mother thinks being impetuous for girls is improper, anyway.”She said my mom was somewhat right about that. “But girls should also be wise to take up challenges when needed. I believe you are such a girl.”After that, I would never call Miss Chevalier “Poodle” again.43．Why was Addie asked to recite Longfellow’s poem to the Saturday evening’s club?A．To help with her performance.B．To get the attention of her classmates.C．To set an example for the rest of the class.D．To try a new way to warm up the coming lecture.44．Why did Addie feel happy on her way home?A．An event was going to happen.B．She was fully ready for her first rehearsal.C．She gained recognition for her performance.D．She memorized the poem sooner than others.45．What can be learned about Miss Chevalier’s personality from the way she treated Addie?A．Caring and considerate.B．Easygoing and carefree.C．Curious and open-minded.D．Disciplined and strong-willed.46．How did Miss Chevalier succeed in making Addie truly understand the word “impetuous”?A．By asking Addie to define it in her own way.B．By interpreting the two definitions separately.C．By consulting the dictionary for its definitions.D．By linking its definitions to Addie’s situations.47．What is the probable reason that Addie would never call Miss Chevalier “Poodle” again?A．She followed her mother’s advice.B．She made up her mind to be a polite girl.C．She was touched by Miss Chevalier’s trust.D．She felt Miss Chevalier’s teaching funny.Research sometimes proves, with data, what we more or less already know（e. g. Exercise is good for you, and polluted air isn’t）. Still, sometimes our assumptions are incorrect, and scientific findings surprise researchers, along with the rest of us. A recent example is the phenomenon of disappearing lakes in parts of the frozen treeless Arctic（北极的）region.You might think these lakes would be expanding, not disappearing. As climate change warms the region — melting（融化）surface snow and ice as well as the permafrost（永冻层）— there should be more surface water, forming larger lakes and even new ones. Recently, however, scientists have observed not just shrinking（缩小的）lakes but lakes that have completely gone away.Many scientists shared the commonsense expectation that as permafrost melted, lakes would at first expand with meltwater flowing into them. Eventually, researchers made a prediction that progressive warming during the 21st and 22nd centuries would dry out the Arctic, and lakes would begin to shrink. But now it looks as if Arctic lakes are disappearing a century sooner than predicted. A case in point is that some large, age-old lakes shrank dramatically in what appears to have been a matter of months. Scientists have labeled this phenomenon “disastrous lake loss”What caused this? The frozen solid ground actually contains bits of rock, mineral and organic matter, leaving spaces in between. And because these spaces are filled with solid ice, liquid water cannot readily get inside, but it can when the permafrost melts, allowing more water to get through. Soon after that, around 192 lakes in northwestern Alaska are gone from sight.Why did scientists miss this? One probable reason is that most climate models assume that the melting of permafrost is driven only by warming air.New evidence suggests, however, that rainfall — particularly increasing autumn rain — is now contributing significantly to permafrost loss. The rainfall carries heat into the ground. Yet none of the existing models includes such processes.That is a good example of why — no matter how complex our models are or may one day be — we need direct observation of the natural world.48．What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us?A．General knowledge can at times turn out to be true.B．Commonsense assumptions can sometimes prove wrong.C．Research findings should be built on popular assumptions.D．Scientific research is inspired by an unknown phenomenon.49．Contrary to the general expectation, climate change has caused ________.A．a rapid rise of water surface B．the permafrost to melt fasterC．many Arctic lakes to grow larger D．the disappearance of many Arctic lakes 50．The disastrous climatic impacts on the Arctic region have been ________.A．proved with emerging lakes B．underestimated by scientistsC．well predicted by researchers D．shown elsewhere in the world51．Why is the frozen Arctic ground hard for water to get through?A．Because of the solid ice within it.B．Because of its unique composition.C．Because it is far away from the waters.D．Because snow rarely melts on frozen ground.52．What lesson can we learn from the passage?A．Direct observation is a must for scientific research.B．Scientific research is guaranteed by sufficient lab facilities.C．New evidence should be found to back up research findings.D．Scientific predictions should be mostly based on research models.Staring at the bookcases in my study, packed with so many great books that had remained unread, I heard a loud voice in my head — “Shame on you! How can you leave these masterpieces unread?”The first book I picked up was Montaigne's Essays. To my surprise I discovered in the margins (页边空白) what clearly was my own faded hand-writing. So I was actually reading it again, but what I was rereading seemed entirely new. I also found sentences underlined. Only this time I wondered: Why did I underline this sentence? It's the next one that is important!Clearly, my way of reading the text had shifted, and I myself had changed over the years.This raised the larger question of rereading. It comes in many forms. There’s voluntary rereading, the result of a willful decision to revisit a book one has admired, or a book that has left one with some unanswered questions. This kind of planned revisit could also be for confirming certain details in the text, or for checking on the moves of a given character. A devoted teacher might also wish to refresh his closeness to a work, and thus avoid teaching through the same old written notes with soporific (让人瞌睡的) effects.Contrarily, there’s involuntary rereading. The original reading was either forgotten or so totally absorbed that the new chance encounter with the text produced surprise and astonishment. My reaction to the renewed reading no longer corresponded to the original experience, and I was no longer sure that I recognized myself as the same reader.Then there are what one might call subconscious (潜意识的) rereadings, those that occur without the specific act of reading, much as the memory of a tune can keep coming back to the mind without its actually being heard again. This form of remembered contact with a book can accompany us during a lifetime and continue to strengthen and shape us. Much in the same manner, we may over the years recite to ourselves poems learnt by heart long ago, which have become part of our self-recognition.All of these ways of reading are valuable. Renewed contact with a novel or a poem can activate the search for a better knowledge of the self. The new reading, a form of revision, uncovers the change in us. The newness is not in the text. It is we who have evolved. In the process of rereading, our outlook has also been significantly changed. Rereading makes it possible for us to see the world around us, ourselves included, in a new light.53．What did the author find when reading Montaigne’s Essays?A．He still couldn't understand it.B．He had made notes in it.C．It was a brand new copy.D．It was his favorite work.54．According to the author, what could be a purpose of voluntary rereading?A．To improve the quality of teaching.B．To learn from admirable characters.C．To collect details for writing novels.D．To help making important decisions. 55．According to Paragraph 4, involuntary rereading can bring about?A．Unexpected reading experience.B．Total concentration on new books.C．Changed preferences for books.D．Enhanced reading skills.56．What can be learnt about subconscious rereading?A．It prevents memory from fading.B．It helps make who we are.C．It involves actual reading.D．It works best with poetry and music. 57．What could be the best title for the passage?A．Accessing Masterpieces through Rereading B．Rereading: V oluntary or Involuntary?C．Rereading: Pursuit of Truth D．Transformative Power of Rereading阅读表达Studies show teaching children how to cook at an early age helps with reading comprehension and fine motor ability, in addition to learning about nutrition and food safety. In 2015 Stephanie Drewry was looking for a cooking summer camp for her three children. To her dismay, she quickly realized such a camp didn’t exist.“I have my degree in education, but I had been staying home with my kids, ” Drewry says. “I love working with kids, so I just decided to take a spare bedroom and turn it into a one-room cooking school called Sprouts Cooking School. ”The school grew in popularity so quickly that Drewry realized she would need more space outside her home for the classes. In 2017 she moved Sprouts into a 1,400-square-foot storefront (临街店面) in Carmel, Indiana. As demand grew, Drewry opened another Sprouts in the same area in 2022.“Our classrooms are built with kids in mind. The worktops (操作台) in the classrooms are slightly lower than normal to fit in with their height,” Drewry says. “All of the cooking facilities are domestic ones. I wanted to have them feel like cooking in their own home.”The school offers activities targeted at kids aged 3 to 13. Younger kids might make cookies while older ones are cooking soup and meatballs. There are birthday parties and summer camps as well. The fun part of the activities is that the kids can eat or take home whatever they make. They can also enjoy themselves in the themed classes like Harry Potter or Winter Wonder-land Baking. With all these activities, the school is extremely popular.Teaching kids, especially those picky eaters, to cook helps a lot because they’re more willing to eat something made by themselves. More importantly, it is also about releasing children into the world with a life skill they’ll need as an adult when they’re no longer in their parents’care.58．What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph 1? (1 word)59．Why was Sprouts moved into a 1,400-square-foot storefront in 2017? (no more than 10 words)60．How does the school design the classrooms in consideration of kids’ height? (no more than 10 words)61．Why is the school so popular according to Paragraph 5? (no more than10 words)62．Besides cooking, what other life skills would you like to develop? Please give one example and explain why. (no more than 20 words)四、书信写作63．假设你是晨光中学的学生李津，学校即将举办“低碳校园，从我做起”英语主题演讲活动，你要报名参加。
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高三12月考英语试题注意事项：1. 本试卷为发展卷，根据高考考试大纲的相关要求，结合学科教学进度命制，采用长卷出题、自主选择、分层记分的方式，满分150分；考生每一部分的题目都要有所选择，至少选做120分的题目，多选不限。
2. 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，第Ⅰ卷为第1页至第8页；第II卷为第9页至第10页。
考试时间120分钟。
3. 第Ⅰ卷选择题选出答案后，必须用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号（A、B、C或D）涂黑。
如需改动，必须先用橡皮擦干净，再改涂其他答案。
第I卷（共105分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意: 回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
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。
1. What’s the p robable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Teacher and student.C. Mother and son.2. What does the woman want to do?A. Go home.B. Buy some food.C. Ride a bike.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a bookstore.C. In a classroom.4. What will the weather be like on Sunday?A. Sunny.B. Cloudy.C. Windy.5. What are the speakers going to do?A. Go for a train ride.B. Make some food.C. Attend a meeting.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。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8三个小题。
6. Why does the man think it a pity?A. Its quality is not good.B. It is cheap.C. It looks bad on the woman.7. What does the woman worry about?A. The color will run.B. The price is high.C. The size is a bit small.1.What will the speakers do next?A. Try on a bigger one.B. Buy something else.C. Go to other shops.听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11三个小题。
9. What is the woman going to do on Saturday?A. Travel around London.B. Watch another play.C. Buy a ticket.10. What does the man think of the National Theatre?A. It’s crowded.B. It’s far away.C. It’s wonderful.11. What will the man probably do?A. Visit the National Theatre.B. See Hamlet with the woman.C. Go to the airport himself.听下面一段对话，回答第12至第15四个小题。
12. Who is making the phone call?A. Harry.B. Jack.C. Sally.13. What relationship is the woman to Harry?A. His wife.B. His boss.C. His secretary.14. What is the message about?A. A lecture.B. A dinner.C. A meeting.15. What does the woman ask the man to repeat?A. His name.B. His phone number.C. His message.听下面一段对话，回答第16至第17两个小题。
16. What has the woman been trying to do?A. Go to the Indian Lake.B. Buy a new car.C. Find the man.17. How will the speakers get to the Indian Lake?A. By car.B. By bus.C. By taxi.听下面一段对话，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. What do we know about Anna?A. She lives in England now.B. She is not good at English.C. She moved here 15 years ago.19. Why did the woman quarrel with Anna?A. Anna’s friends didn’t talk to her.B. Anna invited some friends to their flat.C. Anna and her friends spoke much Italian.20. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Never talk with Anna.B. Learn some Italian.C. Speak English when possible.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21. —Thank you so much for your good advice, Mrs. Billiards.—________.A. That’s rightB. With pleasureC. My pleasureD. It’s a deal22. — Sorry, the CDs you want have been sold out.— How I wish I had bought ________ earlier!A. thisB. thatC. oneD. it23. What type of bicycle you should buy is very much a matter of personal ________.A. qualityB. factC. senseD. taste24. Cars are lined up on both sides of the street that much public space is ________.A. taken inB. taken upC. taken awayD. taken over25. My computer ________ this morning, but now it stopped.A. was workingB. had workedC. worksD. has worked26. We have met before, but we haven’t been ________ introduced.A. formallyB. properlyC. graduallyD. seriously27. We warmly congratulated Lily on ________ she had achieved in her study.A. thatB. whereC. whatD. which28. ________ you understand the rule, you will have no further difficulty.A. WhileB. OnceC. ThoughD. Unless29.It seems that fantasy movies can make ________ unreal seem to be ________ real.A. /; theB. an; theC. /; /D. the; /A. goingB. to goC. goneD. go31. We were forced to ________ our plan for the picnic because of the bad weather.A. prepareB. cancelC. presentD. announce32. To be on time for work, I ________ up at 6:30 every morning when I was in London.A. getB. have gotC. was gettingD. got33. Is it Torsion Theatre ________ you are going to put on the performance?A. whereB. thatC. whichD. when34. New York City, also known ________ Big Apple, is one of the world’s great business centers.A. forB. byC. asD. to35. — What about having a drink?—________.A. Help yourselfB. Good ideaC. Go ahead, pleaseD. Me, too第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。