宁夏银川市永宁县上游高级中学2023-2024学年高三上学期第二次月考英语试题

上游高级中学2023-2024学年第一学期月考二

高三英语试题

时间: 120分钟    分值：150分    命题人: 高三英语组

第I卷（选择题）

注意事项：

1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2．回答选择题时，选出每小题的答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。

3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分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，从题中所给的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 did the woman intend to get to work today?

A. By bus.       B. By taxi.     C. By car.

2. What is the man doing?

A. Asking for information.   B. Making a complaint.   C. Canceling a tour.

3. What will the man do first?

A. Fetch his clothes.     B. Visit Jim’s house.   C. Do some cleaning.

4. How much profit did the man earn per sale last year?

A. 20%.       B. 15%.      C.10%.

5. Why is the man making so much noise?

A. He is fixing the furniture.  

B. He is decorating the room. 

C. He is moving the furniture.

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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What is the woman’s problem?

A. She has a toothache.   B. She has a headache.  C. She has an upset stomach.

7. What does the man offer to do for the woman? 

A. Get her some medicine.  B. Prepare some food for her. C. Drive her to the hospital.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. How does the man sound at first?

A. Frightened.     B. Thoughtful.    C. Impatient.

9.What is the woman likely to do next?

A. Return to the hotel.   B. Sunbathe on the beach.  C. Go surfing.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. How many vacation days does the woman have?

A. Three.      B. Five.      C. Seven.

11. Where are the speakers going first?

A. To Mount Kilimanjaro.  B. To Victoria Falls.   C. To the Great Rift Valley.

12.Which transportation is the woman probably unwilling to take?

A. The plane.     B. The ship.     C. The train.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. Where did the girl probably take her class this morning?

A. In the classroom.    B. In the playground.   C. On the farm.

14.What did the girl do in Mr. Garcia’s class?

A. She picked fruits.      B. She removed weeds.     C. She planted crops.

15.Why did the girl feel unhappy?

A. The man blamed her for wasting food.

B. She felt ashamed of her bad habits.

C. Some classmates neglected the labor class.

16. Which word can best describe Mr. Garcia?

A. Principled.     B. Modest.     C. Easy-going.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What percentage of the people surveyed ate light food two to four times a week?

A. 94.9%      B.60.0%      C.55.7%

18. Why does Lu often eat light meals?

A. To save time.       B. To lose weight.      C. To get adequate nutrition.

19. Which Chinese university canteen started selling light meals?

A. The one in Sichuan Normal University.

B. The one in Yunnan University.

C. The one in Peking University.

20.Where does Zhang Jie work?

A. In an investment company.

B. In a famous restaurant.

C. In a food company.

第二部分阅读理解（每小题2分，满分40分）

第一节（共15题，每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

Whether you are crazy about cycling or not, when it comes to purchasing a bike, the choice is endless, making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the best buys on the market right now.

Boardman CX Comp

This is a cross country bike, and it’s so multi-functional that you can handle any terrain(地势) on it, making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects. If you leave on the thick tires it comes with, it can ride on various paths and can even handle some less demanding mountain bike routes. Alternatively, put on thin, smooth tires and treat it as a road bike. It has a basket and conics with Shimano Sora gears(变速器), which are outstanding for its price.（￡650，IIalfords)

Planet XRT-58 V2

Planet X is only sold in Yorkshire, which means you’d probably have to buy this bike online. But it’s worth it, because this is an excellent machine at a lower price. Planet X is a highly rated manufacturer and this model comes with Shimano Sora gearing.(￡585，Planet X)

Specialized Allez E5

Specialized is one of the biggest and most popular brands in cycling, and this is its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components (部件) from front to back and you’ll lookgreat out on the road. (￡75, Evans Cycles)

Boardman Road Team Carbon

If you can push your budget (预算) further still, this bike is worth the extra investment. The frame is made entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortable than thecomposition (复合) metal models above and gives you an all-round and more enjoyable ride. Italso means that if you get really serious about cycling, you don’t have to upgrade as quickly as you would with a cheaper bike. Besides, it also comes with Shimano Sora gearing. (￡800, Halfords)

21.What is special about Boardman CX Comp?

A. Its various functions. B. Its firm tires.C. Its light form. D. Its reasonable price.

22. What can we learn about the bikes mentioned in the text?

A. Planet XRT-58 V2 has been sold out so far.

B. Boardman Road Team Carbon is made by a special material.

C. Specialized Allez E5 is designed for senior cyclists.

D. Boardman CX Comp is just a mountain bike.

23. In which part does the text probably appear in the newspaper?

A. Travel.  B. Culture.   

C. Health.  D. Advertisement.

B

Learning to say “yes, and”

When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However, I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect chance to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. I signed up, knowing the experience would give me help.

During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.

The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable and even started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach—accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.

The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.

I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth finding out whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support, a preconceived story, but to say “yes, and.”

24. Why did the author attend the improvisation class?

A. To get a different experience.

B. To finish her Ph.D. at university.

C. To give up her job as a science communicator.

D. To improve her speaking and communicating ability.

25. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class?

A. She formed her own idea quickly.

B. She came up with lots of creative responses.

C. She paid more attention to the logic of answers.

D. She became a good listener before giving an opinion.

26. Why does the author mention applying the “yes, and” approach to herscientific experiments?

A. explain the process of using the method

B. prove the benefits of the improvisation class

C. share her own research experiences with readers

D. attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class

27. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph?

A. They should attend the improvisation class.

B. They should question all preconceived ideas.

C. They should carry on research by admitting earlier data.

D. They should try to improve their academic knowledge.

C

It is not uncommon for people to say they have no sense of direction. The sense of direction represents the ability to find one’s way. In other words, it is about getting from point A to point B without a hitch. The journey begins with determining the initial position using landmarks in the environment. It’s really about choosing a route and following it. It is also a question of testing that this same route is the correct one, with the mental representation of space or the help of tools such as maps. Finally, the ability to identify the point of arrival is obviously very important.

In a study published in 2009, scientist Giuseppe Iaria, a scientist of the University of Calgary (Canada), who specialized cognitive neutral(认知神经) networks indicated that people lacking a sense of direction have a special condition: Develop mental Topographical Disorientation(DTD).

The sense of direction required large neutral networks for proper functioning, according to the expert. However, the fact is that a majority of people are unable to put a map in their head while on the move. In her book Mind in Motion(2019), Professor Emeritus of Psychology at St an ford University(USA)Barbara Tversky explains how most people do it.

She introduced a combination of methods. It’s a mix of turn-by-turn directions, bird’s-eye views and general information in the form of maps. However, it should be noted that most medium-complexity navigation(导航) directions depend in part on the ability of people to understand the perspective of a map. In other words, people without a sense of direction follow a route in pieces. Thus, they have no expanded understanding for space and navigate their environment without any mental map of their destinations.

However, there is a solution, namely to guide the person through a series of short routed.

28. What does the underlined phrase “without a hitch” in paragraph 1 mean?

A. With ease.    B. By accident.

C. With luck.    D. Without reflection.

29. What is the cause of going short of a sense of direction?

A. Being unable to put a map at hand.  B. Expanded understanding for space.

C. Lack of guiding through short routed.  D. Neutral networks’ improper functioning.

30. What could be a challenge for someone without a sense of direction?

A. Reading a map.   B. Forming a map in mind.

C. Following a route in pieces.   D. Finishing a series of short routed.

31. What can be inferred from the text?

A. Mental map contributes to the sense of direction.

B. Having no sense of direction is merely an excuse.

C. Most people have long routed in their mind.

D. People with a sense of direction don’t need a map.

D

Launched in Singapore last November, Hong Kong-based company Omnifoods has introduced a range of six plant-based seafood to stand in for tuna(金枪鱼), crab and whitefish. Similar to their pork substitutes, the new products are said to offer a safe and alternative source of protein(蛋白质) while tackling(应对) environmental concerns like overfishing and worsening of the seas.

Omnifoods' expansion comes at a time when the market for plant-based products is growing. According to Enterprise Singapore, local interest in sensible consumption doubled in 2021, andflexitarians — people who primarily eat a plant-based diet but occasionally consume meat or seafood — represent the fastest growth. The ocean is another reason cited as the need forplant-based seafood. The average person here consumed 22kg of seafood last year, surpassing(超过) the global average of 20kg. The World Wide Fund for Nature(WWF) also observed that three quarters of the seafood served in Singapore is unsustainable. Besides, fish farming involves the use of chemicals to prevent disease and parasites and these chemicals then accumulate in fish tissues,

which becomes a serious threat to people’s health.

Omnifoods says their products address all these concerns. Made primarily from non-genetically modified soybeans, the plant-based alternatives are free of harmful substances, absolutely safe. The company pointed out that the products share a similar look, feel and taste of the real thing. “We've done pilot taste tests with friends, family, and one sushi restaurant. Many admire the appearance and mouthfeel that our tuna product has as well as its nutritional benefits. Now we are struggling to improve our product until it's an exact match or tastes better than animal-based tuna,” added David Yeung.

Besides Omnifoods, Singapore companies are also exploring the alternative seafood market. Growthwell Group recently raised US $22 million to fund its attempt into shrimp, squid and crab made using chickpea protein. “Global demand for plant-based meats is also shooting up, with the value set to reach US $ 23.2 billion by 2024,” said market research company Euromonitor.

32. Which is the highlight of the plant-based seafood?

A. Being reasonably-priced. B. Being physically-appealing.

C. Being environmentally-friendly. D. Being personally-tailored.

33. What does paragraph 2 mainly focus on?

A. The recent trend in people's diet.

B. The potential risks of fishing farming.

C. The methods of Omnifoods expanding its business.

D. The factors driving the popularity of plant-based seafood.

34. Which best describes the prospect of the alternative seafood market?

A. Promising. B. Risky. C. Worrying. D. Uncertain.

35. What's the best title of the text?

A. Real Seafood Is to be Replaced 

B. Alternative-seafood Has a Long Way to Go

C. Omnifoods: A Pioneer of Plant-based Seafood

D. Next Food Frontier: Seafood Made From Plants

第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Earth Hour

Earth Hour is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature. It's a big event usually at the end of March every year. On this evening, people “go dark”. ____36____

It's true that turning off lights for just one hour saves only a small amount of power.____37____On one level, joining in Earth Hour makes people think about the problem of climate change and what we can do in everyday life to protect nature.

But on another level, a large number of people’s acting together sends a powerful message to governments and companies. ____38____ They begin considering green issues when big decisions.

 The logo of Earth Hour is “60+” .The number 60 is for the 60 minutes of Earth Hour. ____39____ In fact, people who join in Earth Hour say that taking part makes them want to do more for the environment.

____40____ Musicians give concerts by playing acoustic(原声的) instruments instead of electric ones, and using candles instead of electric lights. Celebrity chefs have created special recipes for families to prepare and eat by candlelight. Tree-planting sessions, group walks and runs are also among the options.

A. But this is only the beginning.

B. Earth Hour represents every hour of every day.

C. After all, everyone has to answer for what they have done.

D. Besides turning off the lights, people get involved in other events.

E. It pushes them to take urgent measures by making changes to policies.

F. That is, they switch off all unnecessary lights at the same time for one hour.

G. The plus invites people to continue their action even after Earth Hour is finished.

第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）

第三部分语言知识运用（共三节，满分55分）

第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

I work as a waiter at a restaurant. Last night an elderly and seemingly __41__ couple came into the restaurant and my co­worker seated them. We usually __42__ our own tables. At one point the elderly couple signaled to me that they were ready to__43__. I was super busy so I found myself a bit __44__, but out of politeness I went to them and __45__ their order.

The __46__began ordering and started stammering (口吃)to an extent I'd never heard before. It was very __47__ that he had a speech disorder. I could __48__ the wife had told her husband a great range of things that she wanted, as a way for him to __49__ ordering. It took a while for him to order, and in the meantime, she looked so proud and content __50__ her husband’s severe stammering.

Honestly the whole thing just brought me to __51__. It was touching and just made me realize that a huge part of __52__ is acceptance, tolerance and support. She could have made the order and made things a lot __53__ for her husband and __54__ the stares from other tables, but she didn’t. __55__ she supported him and was proud to see him complete the order. I __56__ took their gesture of wanting to order as being rude, but I think they __57__ it because he really wanted to get the order right.

This whole thing also reminded me that life is __58__ for all of us. I assumed this wealthy couple had everything going for them, but it just __59__ me that all of us have our problems. Anyway, as long as we hold a positive attitude towards life, things will __60__well.

41．A.anxious      B．troublesome     C．wealthy       D．talkative

42．A.take care of     B．take part in    C．take possession of   D.take interest in

43．A.eat       B．order      C．pay        D．leave

44．A.helpful      B．lucky      C．awkward       D．unwilling

45．A.refused      B．took       C．delivered       D．received

46．A.waiter      B．manager      C．wife        D．husband

47．A.common      B．ridiculous     C．apparent       D．annoying

48．A.tell       B．agree      C．prove       D．accept

49．A.allow       B．suggest      C．practice       D．enjoy

50．A.because of      B．in spite of     C．in addition to      D．as well as

51．A.anger       B．laughter      C．confusion       D．tears

52．A.life       B．career      C．love        D．kindness

53．A.cheaper      B．earlier      C．easier       D．slower

54．A.avoided      B．ignored      C．returned       D．respected

55．A.Luckily      B．Instead      C．Therefore       D．Otherwise

56．A.initially      B．deliberately     C．eventually      D．frequently

57．A.permitted      B．regretted      C．signaled       D．admitted

58．A.worthwhile     B．meaningless     C．rewarding      D．challenging

59．A.reminded      B．inspired      C．disappointed      D．promised

60．A.act out     B．work out        C．break out       D．pull out

第二节根据适当的单词形式填空（共10题，每题1分，共10分）

61. The bike needed a few __________ (调整) before it was ready to leave the shop.

62. The problems of global warming cannot be solved without the __________ (参与) of all countries.

63. One thing I've noticed is that when people have to wait, they become impatient or _________(不舒服的).

64. Generally __________(承认) to be the finest poet in the land, he still lives a low-profile life.

65. What she has just said doesn't correspond with the views of the __________(大多数).

66. Frequent __________ (出现; 发生) of natural disasters in recent years have caused great losses in the Asian-Pacific region.

67. __________ (和...不同) from cars, cycling is an environmentally friendly means of transport.

68. On hearing the girl __________ (打击) by a truck has been sent to hospital by an ambulance, many people volunteered to donate blood.

69. As far as I'm concerned, I have an ________ (反对) to charging for parking.

70. He made a long list of all the things that ___________ (禁止) in that country.

第三节语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1. 5分,满分15分)

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

Watching the stars while lying in a tent hotel 71.________ sitting under a large outdoor shade

with a cup ofcoffee certainly sounds like an appealing treat. Such 72.________(experience) Chinese travelers are appreciating, as glamping(豪华露营) has emerged as a new vacation trend.

During the recent holiday, Zhao Yue from Beijing joined her friends for a vacation in a camping site in the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan.

Located at 73.________ average altitude of 3,000 meters, a vast grassland there offers the perfect 74.________(relax) in nature. The site has a row of camping tents as well as steel-framed tents with Tibetan-style decorations and modern facilities, offering campers like Zhao a mix of tradition and luxury.

“The hotel is 75.________ fantastic nature meets modern luxury, and spending a night there, surrounded by mountains, is like living in the nature,” Zhao said. Although a room cost 1,000 yuan, Zhao 76.________(treasure) the opportunity to relax in the natural environment.

Such tent hotels 77.________(build) in forests, valleys, on the grassland, or along rivers are gaining 78.________(rise) popularity among Chinese tourists. Many travelers also prefer to set up their own tents on campgrounds by renting equipment.

Glamping, this absorbing new vacation trend, features camping with basic conveniences. 79.________(like) traditional camping, it is a different way 80.________(ease) the pressure of urban life with the adventure recreation.

第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

假定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。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I couldn’t believe in my ears when I hear my name called. I was chose to play the leading role in the play, that was my dream. As a shy girl, I used to be quite afraid of speak in public. But my parents and teachers always encouraged me to do so. Now I have changed great. In class, I am often the first one to stand out and answer questions even if I may make some mistake. No pains, no gains. Now I am always brave enough to overcome the difficult and I have changed into a lively girl. So my experience shows that we should not be afraid of losing face and only this way can we make progress.

第二节写作（共25分）

4月23日是世界读书日(the World Book and Copyright Day)，我校将举行以“在阅读中共同成长(growing together in reading)”为主题的演讲比赛活动。请你代表学生会用英文写一则书面通知。内容包括：
1.活动目的;
2.活动时间和地点;
3.活动内容。
注意：
1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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