宜丰县中2023-2024学年高三上学期10月月考英语试卷
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。听每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the man sound
A. Dissatisfied. B. Surprised. C. Unsure.
2. Where does the man's colleague come from
A. New York. B. Los Angeles. C. San Francisco.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The woman's clothes. B. The woman's job. C. Today's weather.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Policeman and driver. C. Teacher and student.
5. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Prepare some food. B. Book a table. C. Invite a band.
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 三个选项选出最佳选项。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,各将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第 6、7 题。
6. What is the girl's mother most probably
A. A housewife. B. A shop owner. C. A teacher.
7. What chores does the girl’s father usually do
A. He makes dinner. B. He does the dishes. C. He does the gardening.
听第 7段材料,回答第8至10题。
What will the speakers do tonight
A. Finish a project. B. Go out to eat. C. Buy a table.
9. Why will the speakers leave their car at home
A. To avoid drunk driving. B. To avoid the traffic jam.
C. To avoid parking difficulties.
10. How will the speakers probably get back home
A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By car.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. Why did the man go out last night
A. To go to the movies. B.To do some shopping. C. To pick up his mother.
12. What does the man suggest the club discuss
A. Classical literature. B.Modern Chinese fiction.
C.The development of novels.
13. When will the speakers meet this Thursday
A. At 7:00 pm. B. At 7:30 pm. C. At 8:00 pm.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14. What does Children’s World provide for young kids
A.Training programs. B. Educational activities. C. Colorful clothes.
15. What is the woman's second job
A. To welcome customers. B. To look after the machines
C. To find a cartoon character.
16. What does the woman think of dressing up as a cartoon character
A. Boring. B. Silly. C. Interesting.
听第 10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did Allamby study in a night school
A. To seek business opportunities. B. To pursue a business degree.
C. To get some repair skills.
18. What led to Allamby's sudden change
A. A childhood experience. B. A biological course. C. A teacher's words.
19. What did Allamby think of an average grade in a medical school
A. Disappointing. B. Quite good. C. Acceptable.
20. What can we say about Allamby
A. He has become an excellent doctor. B. He is a very determined man.
C. He is good at managing his shop.
第二部分 阅读理解（50分）
第一节
A
Occurring on October 31, November 1, and November 2, the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday held to honor those who have died, brings people from all walks of life to Mexico. But cities across the United States are also joining in on the fun. Here is where you can find this year’ s best Day of the Dead celebrations without traveling south of the border.
The Historic Olvera Street in Los Angeles
For over three decades, the businessmen of Olvera Street have annually transformed the busy outdoor marketplace into a top destination for visitors. Starting on October 25 and coming to a close on November 2,this year’s event will include a collection of live performances, face painting, and a traditional May an procession(游行).
The East Village in Manhattan
Want to get a taste of the Day of the Dead while taking a bite out of the Big Apple Come to East yard of St. Mark’s in-the-Bowery, a church in Manhattan. Besides watching performances, you can purchase all kinds of traditional Mexican food.
San Francisco’s Mission District
San Francisco has celebrated the Day of the Dead for half a century. Every November 2, people flood to the Mission District - a colorful neighborhood rich in Mexican culture. At this popular event, visitors are invited to dress up in traditional Day of the Dead clothes, and go through the neighborhood all by the candlelight.
Downtown San Antonio
This year, the Day of the Dead will arrive early in San Antonio, Texas. On October 26 and 27, people can visit Hemisfair, the city’ s popular outdoor cultural center, with craft workshops, musical performances, and live poetry.
Where can visitors enjoy traditional Mexican food
A. In The Historic Olvera Street in Los Angeles.
B. In San Francisco’s Mission District.
C. In The East Village in Manhattan.
D. In Downtown San Antonio.
22. How long has the festival been celebrated in Mission District
A. For 30 years. B. For 50 years. C. For 26 years. D. For 27 years.
23. What can you do in the Day of the Dead in San Antonio
A. Light candles. B. Make faces painted.
C. Wear traditional clothes. D. Hear some great poems.
B
Four years ago, Rome Leykin was on his way to work when he accidentally fell onto the tracks of Brooklyn’s L as a subway was approaching. The incident resulted in the loss of both of his legs.
But surprisingly, with the loss of his legs, Leykin gained a new passion for racing. Before his accident, he wasn’t really that athletic. He would just occasionally play basketball. But that all changed after he was introduced to hand cycling. “When I saw it, I was like, ‘Oh, this is great. You don’t even need legs to use it. This is perfect,’” he said. “So, I got on it, I rode and fell in love with it right away.”
Within a few months, he completed the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, a 40-mile ride through New York City. After that, he did his first marathon in 2021. He finished that race in 2 hours and 11 minutes, placing 12th out of 38.
“I'm going to attend this year’s marathon and take on challenges. My hands are on the wheel, my eyes are focused, and I think my time is going to speak for itself,” he said. He's made a significant commitment to training. He hand cycles at least 13.1 miles a couple times a week and spends a lot of time in the gym.
And he plans to keep pursuing his athletic goals. He wants to complete the Abbott Six-the world’s six largest marathons. One day, he said, he’ll maybe even make the Paralympics.
For those who might be following his journey, he hopes they will take some lessons from his story.“There will be ups and downs but the trend is what's important. Focus on the good,” he said. “And also, take your big problems and split them into small solutions. And then all of a sudden, your big problems turn into many small wins.”
24. What can we learn about Rome Leykin from paragraph 2
A. He once was an excellent basketball player.
B. He considered hand cycling difficult in the beginning.
C. He made hand cycling more popular among the disabled.
D. He showed an interest in hand cycling the moment he saw it.
25. How did Rome Leykin feel about the coming marathon
A. Worried. B. Curious. C. Confident. D. Nervous.
26. Which of the following can best describe Rome Leykin
A. Easy-going and reliable. B. Kind-hearted and helpful.
C. Open-minded and creative. D. Strong-willed and ambitious.
27. What message does Rome Leykin convey in the last paragraph
A. Stick to your dreams. B. Break down your goals.
C. Focus on your strengths. D. Achieve success at all costs
C
Tomatoes are common in daily life. Cathie Martin, a British scientist, has been working on developing purple tomatoes for years. Though the color is unusual, now this special kind of tomatoes, which has gained approval from the US government, has very high levels of antioxidants(抗氧化剂).
Antioxidants, also known as AOS, are found naturally in plants like blueberries and red cabbage. Scientists believe AOS may help prevent heart disease and help fight against diseases like diabetes. But tomatoes naturally only have a small amount of AOS in them. Martin wanted to see if she could create tomatoes with lots of AOS by changing the DNA of a tomato plant.
A plant developed from specially created DNA is known as a GMO. After adding two genes(基因) from a plant called snapdragon, Martin soon found her plants were producing small purple tomatoes with lots of AOS. Martin and other scientists further tested the tomatoes on mice that were likely to get cancer. The mice that were fed the purple tomatoes lived about 30% longer than those fed normal tomatoes. Though that’s good news, experiments on mice don’t always predict what effects on humans will be like. We need to see more experiments about it.
GMOs were first allowed in America in the late 1990s. But GMO products weren’t popular with customers. Many people were scared by the idea that the foods weren’t natural or safe. There’re still questions about the effects of GMO crops on the environment. However, scientists deny these claims.
Even so, many people still have concerns about them. Because of these concerns, most GMO products created over the last 20 years have focused on helping farmers rather than attracting customers.
Anyway, on September 7, 2022, the US approved the purple tomatoes, which is the first time it has approved a GMO plant designed to target human health.
What makes purple tomatoes really special
A. Their medical value. B. Their delicious flavor.
C. Their proper size. D. Their pleasant color.
29. What’s the author’s attitude to the test on the mice
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Concerned. D. Opposed.
30. What does the underlined word “so” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A. The environment affects GMO foods. B. The customers do not like GMO foods.
C. GMO products are used to help farmers. D. Scientists think GMO products are safe.
31. What’s mainly talked about in the text
A. Different DNA can benefit plant growth.
B. Tomatoes with changed DNA are approved.
C. Scientists are changing DNA of crops.
D. Human health depends on changed DNA.
D
Around the Sahara Desert, daytime temperatures can reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Centigrade). Not many organisms can survive in this severe environment. But an insect called the Saharan silver ant thrives. They quickly run onto the sand from their protected nests to gather up the bodies of less fortunate insects that have died from the heat.
“The hotter the day, the more insect bodies they will find and the more food they have.”says Sarah Pfeffer, an animal behaviorist at Ulm University in Germany. She says that to avoid sinking into the Saharan sand, where they could meet the same fate as their lunch, silver ants have to be fast.
To document just how quickly the ants move, Pfeffer and her colleagues set up high-speed cameras above a channel between the entrance to the hungry ant’s nest and a food source. The researchers recorded top speeds approaching 35 inches per second.
“But if you really know how big the animals are and you calculate the body length per second, you come up with a walking speed that is an astonishing 108 body lengths per second.”That figure makes them the fastest known ant on the planet.
The videos revealed how the ants achieve such great speeds.As they accelerate, their leg movements become synchronized(同步的). They increase their step length by bringing all six feet off the sand at once.“Really, all legs are lifted from the ground. They are in air, but it's not jumping. It’s a very smooth run that they have.” says Pfeffer.
Pfeffer says they’re faster than a closely related ant species called Cataglyphis fortis, which has longer legs but a less impressive airborne phase(腾空阶段). That ant only reaches about 24 inches per second, or two thirds of the silver ant’s maximum.
The Saharan silver ants’ rapid speeds may be impressive, but two insects are even faster: the California coastal mite and the Australian tiger beetle, both of which also thrive at life threatening temperatures. Seems that to beat the heat, it pays to be fleet (快速的).
The underlined word “thrives”in the first paragraph probably means “______”.
A. becomes extinct B. moves away
C. gets weaker D. lives successfully
33. What can we learn about Saharan silver ants from the passage
A.They sometimes die from the heat.
B. They are the fastest known animals on the planet.
C. Their leg movements become synchronized when they speed up.
D. They move faster than the California coastal mite and the Australian tiger beetle.
34. What does the author want to explain by using the example of the California coastal mite
A. It's important to be fast in an extreme condition.
B. Not many organisms can survive in a severe environment.
C. The animal has a less impressive speed than the Saharan silver ant.
D. Saharan silver ants gather up the bodies of the California coastal mites.
35. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A. Animals Survive in Extreme Hot
B. The Fastest Known Beetle on the Planet
C. Fleet Ant Beats Saharan Heat
D. Ants Increase Step Length by Jumping
七选五
Smartwatches and fitness trackers (健身追踪器) have gained popularity recently. These tools can record your daily steps, heart rates, etc. 36 . If yes, it might be a sign that you’re addicted to your fitness tracker.
37 . If you keep setting unrealistic daily goals that involve working out for too long, and if you begin to ignore friends and responsibilities to make time for your workout, then you’re most probably addicted to your fitness tracker.
It’s a struggle to overcome the addiction to fitnesstrackers. 38 . For example, the number in your smart watch showing how far you’ve come can give you a sense of achievement.
Of course, failing to meet your daily goal can be discouraging. You might focus on your shortcomings rather than your progress. Another problem is that you might find yourself paying too much attention to the step number rather than how your body feels. 39 .
Therefore, if you’re spending too much time looking at your smartwatch, limit your daily step count to a comfortable level. 40 . For example, concentrating on your hobbies or socializing with friends can be a great way to keep your mind on other things.
A. Don’t overuse your smartwatch.
B. It doesn’t convey what you’re really feeling.
C. After all, reaching a daily step count can be so appealing.
D. How can you tell whether you’re addicted to your fitness tracker
E. Actually, this addiction to step count can be risky, mentally and physically.
F. However, do you find yourself checking your steps and heart rates too often
G. Besides, you can find other things to do that don’t involve checking your fitness tracker.
第三部分 完形填空
I manage a financial department. I recently promise my team that if they exceeded (超过) their goal, the company would 41 them to a very good Italian restaurant that we all love. They exceeded the goal by a lot, so I made a 42 for the sixteen of us.
On the day of our outing, we were seated right away and the waitress took our drink 43 . Then, the waitress told us that she was sorry, because the person who was supposed to be helping her didn’t 44 . So she had to 45 our party and other customers on her own.
She looked visibly 46 when I told her that I would pay for everything on one check instead of separate checks. Our ordering was a little chaotic (混乱的). We were busy having fun and conversation, so none of us 47 that. The food was delicious and we enjoyed it very much. It came time for the 48 and, as was explained to me when I made the reservation, the restaurant 49 an 18% tip to the bill. The bill came to about US $ 650 and I gave her my credit card.
She returned with my receipt and thanked us and 50 that her service was a little slow. We told her everything was perfect and thanked her for working so hard. She had been so nice and 51 to us that I left an additional US $ 50 cash tip in the receipt folder.
All of a sudden, the waitress came out of the restaurant and grabbed my arm. I was thinking if I forget to sign the 52 or something when I noticed she had 53 in her eyes. She thanked me for the tip and said she really didn’t 54 it. She had had a 55 time lately and the tip really warmed her heart.
41. A. deliver B. treat C. send D. lead
42. A. promise B. reservation C. difference D. remark
43. A. order B. invitation C. shelf D. menu
44. A. set off B. calm down C. show up D. ring back
45. A. observe B. attend C. handle D. postpone
46. A. embarrassed B. shocked C. frightened D. relieved
47. A. minded B. heard C. missed D. approved
48. A. wealth B. welfare C. payment D. wage
49. A. reduced B. passed C. returned D. added
50. A. apologized B. announced C. informed D. indicated
51. A. generous B. patient C. honest D. faithful
52. A. form B. substitute C. procedure D. receipt
53. A. smiles B. hope C. tears D. disappointment
54. A. understand B. deserve C. want D. expect
55. A. tough B. harmonious C. wonderful D. meaningful
语法填空
Yunnan is the hometown of tea. It provides the ideal climate and the ecological environment for large-leaf tea trees, which are located in the 56 (region) along the Lancang River. Thousands of years ago, they formed those ancient tea plantations, 57 are the best gift that nature has granted us.
58 (preserve) the ancient tea trees, Southwest Chinn’s Yunnan Province has passed a protection regulation recently, 59 (clarify) that wild and cultivated ten plants aged over 100 wars should be better protected in the province. The new regulation, which will come into force starting from March 1, 2023, 60 (prohibit) six kinds of behaviors that harm ancient tea plants and their growing environment. Unauthorized cutting and transplantation of ancient tea trees, carving tree branches, digging the roots, 61 damaging the ancient lea trees are all banned.
Other 62 (legal) practices include using harmful chemical herbicides, releasing waste gas and water, as well as dumping and throwing waste 63 (casual) within the protection range of the trees, according to the regulation.
Yunnan has diverse resources of tea trees. The regulation also advocates proper research and 64 (apply) of Yunnan’s resources of ancient tea trees, raising varieties 65 new tea trees of good quality, as well as the establishment of relevant industrial chains.
第四部分 写作
第一节
假如你是李华，你准备给即将回国的外教Mike送一个有中国文化特色的小礼物并附便函一封。内容包括：
表达对他的感谢；2. 对你的小礼物作一个简单说明；
邀请Mike再来中国体验中国传统文化。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
第二节阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Anne was so excited that her new teacher Mrs. Allan would be invited to have tea at Green Gables on Sunday afternoon. She offered to help with the preparation work of Aunt Marilla and decided to make a cake that morning.
All went merry as a marriage bell until Anne’s layer cake was passed. Mrs. Allan, having already been helped to a wide variety, declined it. But Marilla, seeing the disappointment on Anne’s face, said smilingly, “Oh, you must take a piece of this, Mrs. Allan. Anne made it on purpose for you.”
“In that case I must sample it, ” laughed Mrs. Allan, helping herself to a plump triangle.
Mrs. Allan took a mouthful of hers and a most strange expression crossed her face; not a word did she say, however, but steadily ate away at it. Marilla saw the expression and rushed to taste the cake.
“Anne Shirley!” she exclaimed, “what on earth did you put into that cake ”
“Nothing but what the recipe said, Marilla, ” cried Anne with a look of severe suffering. “Oh, isn’t it all right ”
“All right! It’s simply horrible. Anne, taste it yourself. What flavoring(调味品) did you use ”
“Vanilla (香草),” said Anne, her face scarlet with embarrassment after tasting the cake. “Only vanilla. ”
“Go and bring me the bottle of vanilla you used.”
Anne fled to the pantry and returned with a small bottle partially（部分地）filled with a brown liquid and labeled yellowy, “Best Vanilla.” Marilla took it, uncorked it, smelled it.
“Mercy on us, Anne, you’ve flavored that cake with anodyne liniment (止痛药剂). I broke the liniment bottle last week and poured what was left into an old empty vanilla bottle. I suppose it’s partly （在一定程度上）my fault — I should have warned you-but for pity’s sake why couldn’t you have smelled it ”
Anne burst into tears under this double disgrace (丢脸).
“I couldn’t — I had such a cold!” and with this she fled to her bedroom, where she cast herself on the bed and wept as one who refuses to be comforted.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Lightly somebody entered the room. ___________________________________________
“You’d better go and tell Aunt Marilla you want to have another try,” said Mrs. Allan in a merry tone.
宜丰县中2023-2024学年高三上学期10月月考英语答案
听力
1-5：BCAAC 6-10：BCBCA 11-15：CBABA 16-20：BBCAB
阅读理解
21-25：CBDDC 26-30：DBABD 31-35：BDCAC 36-40：FDCEG
完形填空
41-45：BBACC 46-50：DACDA 51-55：BDCDA
四、语法填空
56. regions 57.which 58. To preserve 59. clarifying 60. prohibits
61. and 62. illegal 63. casually 64. application 65. of
五、写作
第一节
Dear Mike，
How time flies! It’s too bad that you have to leave soon. No words can express my gratitude to you for what you have done in our school.
To express my appreciation, I chose the paper-cut as a gift, a reminder of our unforgettable time here. The vivid pictures cut out from common colorful paper are a traditional yet popular choice for decoration in my country.
As one of your guides, I hope you’ll like the small gift and come back to experience more Chinese traditional culture.
With best wishes!
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
Lightly somebody entered the room. It was teacher Allan with a sympathetic and understanding look in her eyes. She sat down beside Anne and gently put a hand on her shoulder. “Anne, don’t worry about it,” she said reassuringly. “Accidents happen sometimes. I’m sure you meant well and I am grateful for your effort. Why not make another cake for the tea and this time make sure to smell the ingredients before adding them to the mixture ” Mrs. Allan added. Anne nodded gratefully and dried her tears, “How should I tell Aunt Marilla ”.
“You’d better go and tell Aunt Marilla you want to have another try,” said Mrs. Allan in a merry tone. Anne took a deep breath and marched back to the kitchen. When she explained her plan to Aunt Marilla, she gave her a knowing look and nodded in approval. Anne carefully followed the recipe, tasting each ingredient before adding them to the mixture, making sure that she would be able to detect any unexpected flavors before it was too late. Finally, after several hours of hard work and nervous anticipation, Anne had her masterpiece. Everyone liked the delicious cake, praising Anne for her baking skills
