2023广东省华南师大附中高三上学期第一次月考试题英语含答案

华南师大附中2023届高三年级第一次月考

英  语

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。

A

The Horizontal Oak: A life in Nature

By Poly Pullar,

Growing up in a remote region ofthe Scottish Highlands, Polly Pullar’s childhood    was pleasant, simple, and peaceful. But the wild beauty formed a backdrop to a        series of major family tragedies. This is the story ofhow she rebuilt her life from         the ground up, supported by the natural world around her

Wildlife Walks

By Charlotte Varela,

Bloomsbury,￡16.99

Take a walk through the Wildlife Trusts' nature reserves with this handy guide that   showcases some of our nation’s best forests, moors, woodlands and coastal       locations. Each walk includes a description ofthe site, instructions on how to get      there, available facilities and the route’s walking time.

Where the Seals Sing

By Susan Richardson,

William Collins, ￡20

Having long been fascinated by seals, Susan Richardson sets out to follow their      pupping season (繁殖季). As she journeys from Cornwall to Norfolk, she learns   more about these mystical creatures, while sharing personal stories about the          comforting role they have played during times of grief or anxiety in her own life.

In the Name of Plants

By Sandra Knapp,

University of Chicago Press, ￡20

    Botanist Sandra Knapp digs into the stories behind plant names, exploring the    people who have been immortalized (使永生), from Benjamin Franklin to Lady          Gaga. The 30 plants inside are accompanied by botanical drawings from the Natural      History Museum.

1．Which ofthe books does not involve a story?

A．The Horizontal Oak: A Life in Nature  B．Wildlife Walks

    C．Where the Seals Sing  D．In the Name ofPlants

2．What can be inferred from the text?

A．There are probably plants named after Lady Gaga.

B．Susan Richardson introduces seals’ life in her book. 

C．Polly Pullar offers readers a tourist guide of Scottish Highlands.

D. You can read Charlotte Varela’s book ifyou want to visit nature reserves by car. 

3．Where can we most probably read the text？

A．A geographic textbook.              B．A travel brochure.

C．A magazine on wildlife.            D．A website about plants.

B

It was June 14 and the last day ofmiddle school had arrived.

I had spent the past couple of months trashing and treasuring all the things that I had

accumulated in my classroom over the past 19 years. Looking into my classroom, you cansee about two dozen boxes and bins inside, piled nearly three-quarters high to the ceiling, all packed and ready for the big move. The 22- million-dollar restoration work was onlydaysaway from starting and we were instructed that everything must go.

My parents Michael and Donna, wife Laura and newborn baby Summer had arrived

that day. The students had heard so much about my daughter and were excited to meet herfor the first time. My mother was there to help organize my classroom nearly 19 years agoand hadn’t seen it since. My father had visited on a few occasions, as had my wife. That daymarked not only the end of an era for me, but the dawning ofa new beginning.

The day before, I had thrown a party for my students. The feelings were mixed, as I

knew that this would be the farewell (告别) party in my classroom of 19 years and the lasttime I would see all of these students together. I thought back to when they were all inmiddle school and would visit me in my classroom on my birthday. They made it an annualtradition. I will treasure these moments for the rest of my life.

Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe (敌人), a blessing or a curse, a dawn ora dusk. I’ve learned over the years in working with over 2, 000 children that looking at

things from an optimistic perspective and taking the time to foster relationships with peoplemake the world a happier and safer place. No matter what a person’s life circumstances maybe, you can be the change in their life that will bring them a sense ofself-worth, which willultimately provide them with the opportunity to become who they are meant to be. Theymight go on to change the world.

4．Why did the author pack his things in the classroom?

A．He was doing a cleaning.

B．He would quit his job as a teacher.

C．The classroom would soon be restored.

D．His students were graduating from middle school.

5．Why are the writer’s family members mentioned in paragraph 3?           .

A．To explain the family’s relations with his students.

B．To demonstrate the family’s involvement in his job.

C．To list the family’s contribution to the classroom.

D．To show the family’s expectations for a new beginning.

6．What does the writer intend to convey in the last paragraph?

A．Think of the end in every beginning.

B．Change happens for better or for worse.

C．It is no good feeling attached to a place.

    D．A positive attitude brings forth good changes.

7．What’s the tone ofthe writer in writing the article?

A．Bittersweet.      B．Sad.     C．Excited.   D．Unconcemed.

C

One of the many aspects of “normal” life that SARS-CoV-2 took away was theenjoyment oflive musical performances. With the easing oflockdowns and restrictions inmany parts ofthe world, performers can entertain audiences once again, but concerns aboutspreading the virus remain. Now, a research reported in ACS Environmental Au have studied aerosol (悬浮颗粒) production from playing wind instruments, singing and acting, allowingthem to develop recommendations to minimize COVID transmission.

Early in the pandemic, COVID-19 outbreaks from choir performances indicated thatsinging carries a potential infection risk, but less is known about the risks of airborneinfection from wind instruments. To help keep performers, audiences and music students

safe, Tehya Stockman, Shelly Miller and colleagues wanted to examine aerosol productionand flow in the air from various musical activities, as well as test different solutions.

The researchers examined the extent and speed of air circulation, or small drops ofsubstances, coming from singers’ and actors’ mouths and from wind instruments, such asthe flute, clarinet (单簧管), trumpet and saxophone. They also measured airborne aerosolsand carbon dioxide levels exhaled from the performers. They found that aerosolconcentrations coming from the bell of a clarinet were comparable to singing. Placing asurgical mask over a singer’s face or over the clarinet bell sharply reduced the extent andspeed ofair circulation and decreased aerosol concentrations in front ofthe masks. The teamthen used these measurements to model virus transmission in indoor and outdoorenvironments, finding that the lowest risk of airborne COVID-19 infection occurred at lessthan 30 minutes of exposure indoors and less than 60 minutes outdoors. These findingscould help musical rehearsals and performances continue in a safer manner for musiciansand audiences, the researchers say.

8．What is the purpose ofthe research?

A．To remove lockdowns and restrictions.

B．To promote live musical performances.

C．To find ways to reduce spread ofthe virus.

D．To reduce aerosol production from instruments.

9．What have the researchers done to keep people safe?

A．They have increased air flow from various musical activities.

B．They have indicated that singing carries a possible infection risk.

C．They have tried to measure the risk ofinfection from instruments.

D．They have found out approaches to preventing aerosol production.

10．What does the underlined word “exhale” mean in Paragraph 3?

A．breathout     B．giveaway    C．takein    D．testout

11．Which of the following is a finding ofthe research?

A．Less than 30 minutes of exposure indoors avoids virus transmission.

B．Using a surgical mask can reduce the risks of airborne virus infection.

C．The manner ofthe musicians and audiences affects the risks ofinfection.

D．Aerosol concentrations from a clarinet is much more obvious than singing.

D

Can you imagine there being a community where boys and girls growing up togethercan finally speak different 1anguages? In Ubang, Nigeria, it really happens. It’s not exactlyclear what percentage ofthe words in the men’s and women’s languages are different, butthere are enough examples to make sentences sound different when spoken by the oppositesex. For “clothing”, men use the word “nki”, while women say “ariga”; “kitchi” means treefor men, while women say “okweng”. These are not just some slight pronunciationdifferences, but totally different words. “It’s almost like two different lexicons (词汇集),” alanguage expert, Chi Chi Undie said. “There are a lot ofwords that men and women share in common, but there are others which are totally different depending on your sex. Theydon’t sound alike, and don’t have the same letters. They are completely different words.”

Interestingly, both men and women are able to understand each other perfectly in    Ubang, as both boys and girls grow up around their parents and get to learn both languages,but by the age of 10, boys are expected to speak in the male tongue. It seems that there is astage the male will reach and he discovers he is not using the rightful language. When hestarts speaking the men’s language, you know the maturity is coming into him.

No one really knows how or why the double-language tradition of Ubang began. ChiChi Undie believes the two languages are the result of a “double-sex culture” where menand women operate and live in separate worlds that rarely come together. However, sheadmits this is a weak theory, as the double-sex culture is present in many parts ofAfrica,where there are no different languages for men and women.

Today, with English words constantly entering the lexicon ofyoung Nigerians, Ubang’stwo languages are in danger ofbeing lost forever. Worse still, neither the male nor femalelanguage is written down, so they both rely on young people passing them down to the nextgeneration.

12．What do we know about languages in Ubang?

A．A majority ofwords are different in the two languages.

B．Men and women speak completely different languages.

C．Men and women have different pronunciation for the same word.

D．There are obvious differences in languages between the opposite sex.

13．Why can men and women understand each other despite the differences?

A．Their vocabularies sound alike.

B．Their parents teach them both languages.

C．The men can speak two different languages.

D．They are exposed to both languages in childhood.

14．Whatis Paragraph 3 mainly about?    

A．The origin of“double-sex culture”    B．The formation ofthe two languages.

C. Further exploration of other areas.      D. Doubt about the language tradition.

15．Why are the two languages disappearing?

A．Young people in Ugang use more English words.

B．The two languages are too difficult for the young.

C．Neither ofthe language is written down.

D．The “double-sex culture” has changed.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

阅读短文，从短文后选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。

As much as 80 percent of premature heart disease is preventable by making specific

lifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known.  16  “A small change in your everyday routine can potentially have a big impact in the1ong run,” says preventive cardiologist (心脏病学家) Dr. BethAbramson, a spokespersonfor the Heart and Stroke Foundation ofCanada.

Get eight hours of sleep.“When you’re not rested, everything that happens in your lifeis a lot more stressful,” says Dr.Arya Sharma, founder ofthe Canadian Obesity Network.Ifwe’re short of sleep, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure,inflammation (炎症) and blood sugar levels.  17 

Engageinvolunteerwork.  18   ResearchpublishedinPsychosomaticMedicinein2016 showed that a feeling ofpurpose in 1ife is linked to a lower likelihood ofheart attackand stroke. “We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health,” adds Sharma. “Volunteering gets you out ofthe house and creates a social network."

  19   A recent studyin the Journal ofthe American College ofCardiology found thathealthy people who skipped breakfast were almost three times more likely to have heartdisease six years later than those who had a substantial morning meal. One possible reason:“If you’re eating a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poorfood choices,” says Abramson. “We need to eat a balanced diet as part ofa healthy lifestyle.”  20 

A．Eat breakfast.

B．But others may not have crossed your mind.

C．Volunteering might even increase your physical activity.

D．These factors can all have an impact on heart and blood health.

E．Choose whole-grain, low-fat breakfast foods and include fruit.

F．Eat healthy food rich in protein and fiber but low in fat and sugar

G．Doing good for others helps your self-esteem and relieves stress.

第二部分语言运用（共两节；满分30分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Amy Jandrisevits knows the value of a good doll. “Dolls have a   21  we don’tcompletely understand,” she said. It’s a   22   she came to while working as a socialworker using dolls to help her young clients   23   their changing medical situations.Many ofthe kids saw themselves in those dolls. But for the kids who had   24   aleg orlost their hair, there were   25   they could relate to.

So, seven years ago, when a friend revealed that her child had facial deformities (缺陷),Jandrisevits knew what might help the youth through the   26   period. “It’s hardto tella kid, ‘You are perfect the way you are,’ and to build   27   that way, but never offer themanything that   28   like them,” she says.

Jandrisevits crafted a doll by hand－using fabric, sewing, and markers－that lookedsimilar to her friend’s child and   29   the gift. After the friend posted a photo online ofthe   30   child and doll, Jandrisevits was asked to make dolls for   31   with scars,birthmarks, tracheotomies（气管切开术）－ in short, a dolllike them. She quit her job andstarted a nonprofit to   32   her services.

At home, it takes her roughly seven hours to craft each doll based on photos sent by  33   or caregivers. She has made over 400 dolls, and the waiting list is long, butJandrisevits is   34  . As she explains, “Every kid, regardless of age, ethnicity   35  issue, or body type, should look into the sweet face ofa doll and see their own.”

21．A．character      B．strength      C．power       D．secret

22．A．decision     B．conclusion     C．agreement    D．situation

23．A．go against     B．look back   C．adapt to   D．carry on

24．A．broken      B．missed      C．hurt        D．cured

25．A．many        B．ones        C．some        D．none

26．A．final        B．challenging    C．ugly         D．long

27．A．self-esteem  B．self-discipline   C．self-care    D．self-service

28．A．acts         B．feels        C．looks        D．grows

29．A．sent off       B．handed in     C．took away    D．gave out

30．A．crying      B．frowning     C．sleeping        D．smiling

31．A．children     B．patients      C．people      D．doctors

32．A．sell         B．display     C．donate       D．send

33．A．children     B．relatives    C．friends         D．parents

34．A．optimistic    B．reliable    C．enthusiastic     D．thoughtful

35．A．gender       B．personal   C．medical      D．mental

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

One year ago, China rolled out the “double reduction” policy to ease the burden of

excessive core-subjects homework and off-campus tutoring faced by middle and primary

school students. The policy not only allows children more time to rest and play, but also

allows them to obtain the nutrition   36  (need) for their all-around moral, intellectual

and physical development.

Positive changes   37  (take) place. Compared with a year ago, students now have

more independent, diversified   38  (choose) ofextracurricular activities to explore, andcan develop their interests and abilities,  39   opens up new horizons for them.         

To Yue Xinyu,  40   third-grader in central China’s Wuhan City, a notable change

is that her primary school classes now finish   41  (early) in the afternoon than before.

“After class, we can opt for   42  (vary) interest-oriented classes and workshops,”the

eight-year-old student said.

Football, basketball, opera classes and clay workshops, are available   43       lowergraders, while senior primary students have more alternatives,including   44         (program)and dance.

A dance lover herself, Yue is eager to join the school’s club   45   she becomes oldenough. She now takes off-campus Latin dance lessons in her spare time. Gliding on thedance floor makes her feel relaxed and confident, she said.

第三部分写作（共两节；满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

假如你是李华，在今天的外教阅读课上，你做数学作业被外教老师John发现，没收了你的作业。请你给他写一封信，内容包括：

l、表示歉意；

2、说明原因；

3、希望他谅解并作出保证。

Dear John,

    Yours，

    Li Hua

第二节（满分25分）

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成篇完整的短文。

“Once there was a ship travelling on the tough sea and on the ship there was a pair ofcouple. All of a sudden, the ship met with an accident and the couple had no choice but torun to the lifeboat without delay. After reaching there, they realized that there was spaceonly for one person. At that very moment, the husband pushed his wife behind him andjumped onto the lifeboat himself, leaving his wife standing on the sinking ship, shoutingsomething desperately to her husband, eyes filled with tears."

The teacher stopped her story-telling and asked her students, “Guys, guess what it wasthat she shouted.”

Most students answered. “I hate you!”

After listening to all this reply, the teacher glanced through the whole class again andnoticed that there was a boy sitting silently throughout. Then she asked him the same

question.

The boy answered, “I believe she would have shouted－Take care ofour child.”

Listening to his remarks, the teacher was surprised and asked the boy doubtfully. “Haveyou heard ofthis story before? ”

Shaking his head, the boy said softly and sadly, “No, I haven’t. But that’s what my mother said to my father before she died of a deadly disease.”

Moved and feeling sad, the teacher replied. “Your answer is absolutely right!”

Then she continued, “Let’s take up the story. The ship sank eventually and the husbandwent home and brought up their daughter alone. Many years later after the death ofthe man,their daughter was tidying up all his belongings when she found his diary. In his diary shefound that when her parents were on the ship, her mother had already been diagnosed (诊断) with advanced illness and at the critical moment, the father rushed to the only chance ofsurvival.”

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。

英语参考答案

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）

    1-3BAC    4-7 CBDA  8-11 CCAB  12-15 DDBA

第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

    16-20 BDGAE

第二部分语言运用（共两节；满分30分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

    21-25CBCBD  26-30 BACAD  31-35 ACDCC

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

36．needed    37．have taken   38．choices   39．which        40．a

41．earlier    42．various     43．to    44．progamming  45．when

第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）：

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第二节（满分25分）

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