河南省南阳市第一中学校2022-2023学年上学期高三第二次月考英语试题.pdf

1、高三英语 1 南阳一中 2023 届高三第二次月考英语试题 考试日期：2022.10.14 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）1.Where does this conversation probably take place?A.In a bookstore.B.In a classroom C.In a library.2.At what time will the film begin?A.7:20.B.7:15.C.7:00.3.What are the two speakers mainly talking about

2、?A.Their friend Jane.B.A weekend trip.C.A radio programme.4.What will the woman probably do?A.Catch a train.B.See the man off.C.Go shopping.5.Why did the woman apologize?A.She made a late delivery.B.She went to the wrong place.C.She couldnt take the cake back.第二节(共 15 小题:每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)听第 6 段材料

3、，回答第 6.7 题。6.Whose CD is broken?A.Kathys.B.Mums.C.Jacks.7:What does the boy promise to do for the girl?A.Buy her a new CD.B.Do some cleaning.C.Give her 10 dollars.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8.What did the man think of the meal?A.Just so-so B.Quite satisfactory.C.A bit disappointing.9.What was the 15%on the

4、bill paid for?A.The food.B.The drinks.C.The service.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.Why is the man at the shop?A.To order a camera for his wife B.To have a camera repaired C.To get a camera changed.11.What colour does the man want?A.Pink.B.Black.C.Orange.12.What will the man do afterwards?A.Make a phone c

5、all.B.Wait until further notice.C.Come again the next day.听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。13.What would Joe probably do during the Thanksgiving holiday?A.Go to a play.B.Stay at home.C.Visit Kingston.14.What is Ariel going to do in Toronto?A.Attend a party.B.Meet her aunt.C.See a car show.15.Why is Ariel in a

6、 hurry to leave?A.To call up Betty.B.To buy some DVDs.C.To pick up Daniel.16.What might be the relationship between the speakers?A.Classmates.B.Fellow workers.C.Guide and tourist.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 39 题。17.Where does Thomas Manning work?A.In the Guinness Company.B.At a radio station.C.In a museum.18

7、.Where did the idea of a book of records come from?A.A bird-shooting trip.B.A visit to Europe.C.A television talk show.19.When did Sir Hughs first book of records appear?A.In 1875.B.In 1950.C.In 1955.20.What are the two speakers going to talk about next?A.More records of unusual facts.B.The founder

8、of the company.C.The oldest person in the world.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）第一节 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 Airbnb rentals Entire apartment hosted by Daniel 2 guests.Studio.1 bed.1 bath.$135 Airbnb star rate 4.87(230 reviews)Entire home:Youll have the apartment to yourself.Self-check-in:

9、Check yourself in with the lockbox.Sparkling clean:13%recent guests said this place was sparkling clean.Daniel is a superhost Close to Wells beach and Route 1 shopping,restaurants,and etc.Private with its own full bathroom and full kitchen thats located in the room.High-speed Wi-Fi,and AC/heat.Comfy

10、 Queen size bed with bedding linens.I dont do long term rentals for the summer but please message me if youd like to do a long-term rental from October to May.Private room in apartment hosted by Sarah 1 guest.1 bedroom.1 bed.1 shared bath.$213 Airbnb star rate 4.56(98 reviews)Sarah is a superhost A

11、cheerful,sunny room in a bright and well-lit street-side apartment.We love people-watching from the windows and the convenience to the subway.We are just a short subway ride from the downtown.Check-in before 9 p.m.The space Private room in a very clean apartment 2 blocks from the subway.Shared bathr

12、oom and kitchen.Wi-fi included through your own device.Entire cabin hosted by Selena 2 guests.Cabin.1 bed.1 bath.$90 Airbnb star rate 4.91(23 reviews)Selena is a superhost Our cabin is situated very close to the end of the road that runs north along the east side of the Sechelt Inlet.There is little

13、 besides wilderness,accessed only by plane or boat.As a result,it is very quiet up here with little to no traffic.We keep our canoe which is always avaible to our guests to use.Information for transport Driving is undoubtedly the best way to get around the coast as there is a lot to see and do,and n

14、ot a lot 高三英语2of public transport options available.It might be possible for us to come pick guests up from the coast,Do let us know if that is the case.21.How many guests have rated Daniels apartment as sparkling clean probably?A.52.B.24.C.17.D.30.22.Which rental place has the easiest access to pub

15、lic transportation?A.Sarahs.B.Selenas.C.Daniels.D.None.23.Which is the true statement according to the passage?A.Daniel offers long term rentals in the summer.B.Guests own a full bathroom in Sarahs apartment.C.It is possible to call Selena for a pick up at her convenience.D.You are not allowed to us

16、e the Selenas canoe.B“I believe in holding onto traditions because they helped our family flourish（兴旺）in a new country.But this concept is more concretely expressed this way:I believe in feeding monkeys on my birthday something Ive done without fail for 35 years.In the Burmese jungle,monkeys are as

17、common as pigeons.But in America,feeding monkeys means violating the rules.As a kid,I thought that was cool.I learned English through watching bad television shows and expected that I was the chosen warrior(勇士)sent to defend my family.Dad and I would go to the zoo early in the morning,just the two o

18、f us.When the Coast was clear,I would throw my peanuts to the monkeys.I never had to explain myself until my 18th birthday.It was the first year I didnt go with my father.I went with my friends and arrived 10 minutes after the zoo gates closed.“Please,”I begged the zookeeper,“I feed monkeys for my f

19、amily,not for me.Cant you make an exception?”“Go find a pet store,”she said.If only it were so easy.That time,I got lucky.I found out that a high school classmate trained the monkeys for the movie Out of Africa,so he allowed me to feed his monkeys.Once a man with a pet monkey suspected that my story

20、 was a ploy that I was an animal rights activist out to liberate his monkey.Another time,a zoo told me that outsiders could not feed the monkeys without violating the zookeepers collective bargaining agreement.Once in a pet store,I managed to feed a marmoset(狨)being kept in a birdcage.Another time,I

21、 was asked to wear a special suit to feed a laboratory monkey.Its rarely easy and,yet,somehow Ive found a way to feed a monkey every year since I was born.24.Why has the author fed monkeys all these years?A.To please his father.B.To develop a new hobby.C.To celebrate his birthday.D.To keep up his fa

22、mily tradition.25.How did the author and his father feed the zoo monkeys?A.They did it in a secret way.B.They pretended to be warriors.C.They did it with the help of friends.D.They got the zookeepers permission.26.What does the underlined word“ploy”in Paragraph 5 mean?A.Joke.B.Trick.C.Excuse.D.Adven

23、ture.27.How is the fifth paragraph mainly developed?A.By providing examples.B.By giving explanations.C.By following time order.D.By making comparisons.CAs restaurants,malls and movie theaters fill back up with people,the workplace has remained nearly empty.This is partly driven by how common remote

24、work has become in society.People have invested in creating workspaces in their homes,relocated to smaller towns and even taken their work to vacation resorts.Now,with an easing pandemic and slowing economy,companies are increasingly trying to draw employees back into the office.But many just dont w

25、ant to go.Though seen as a necessity during the pandemic,some business leaders doubt whether the current level of remote work is sustainable.And theyre right.A fully virtual workplace misses some of the key drivers for performance and productivity,which are top of mind right now for businesses facin

26、g the prospect of a potential recession(衰退).Understandably,they want workers back in the office because theyre preparing for a more competitive environment,which calls for maximizing efficiency.Fully remote work doesnt cultivate the level of interpersonal relationships that business leaders see as v

27、ital to workplace innovation.When companies are responding to market shifts and economic stresses,new ideas,problem solving and brainstorming all become essential.And brainstorming sessions are much easier to conduct in person,where workers can exchange their ideas in conference rooms or shared work

28、 spaces.Remote workers,meanwhile,are more prone to distractions at home that can disrupt their concentration and participation.Its not just what happens in formal meetings that adds value.Its also the organic connections and culture-building that occurs when workers run into each other in the hallwa

29、ys or after a company gathering.Its these spontaneous(自发的)opportunities to inquire into the details that are missed when one is working remotely.Undoubtedly,there will be workers who dont agree.But leaders owe it to all share holders,including workers,to make the best policy decisions.Policy cant ju

30、st make sense for workers.It must also make business sense in order to preserve opportunities for workers to work;it must make financial sense in order to protect opportunities for workers to earn a living.28.What do we know about remote work?A.It was popular in smaller towns.B.It slowed down the ec

31、onomy.C.It was necessary during the pandemic.D.It brought people to public places.29.Why do leaders want workers back in the office?A.To improve workers efficiency.B.To create a relaxed atmosphere.C.To cultivate friendlier relationships.D.To explore workers potential.30.According to the author,what

32、must be prioritized when the best policy decisions are made?A.The ambitions of the leaders.B.The comfort of the employees.C.The interests of the businesses.D.The ability of the shareholders.31.What is the best title for the text?A.Fully Remote Work Likely to DisappearB.Remote Workers Losing Their Jo

33、bsC.Policymakers Caught in a DilemmaD.Companies Struggling with Slowing EconomyDThe mass death of flying foxes in extreme heat in North Queensland last month underlines the importance of University of Queensland wildlife research released today.The UQ research sheds light on how various species have

34、 responded to major climate events.高三英语3A study led by UQ School of Earth and Environmental Science researcher Dr Sean Maxwell has spent more than 70 years recording the responses of various species.“The growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones,droughts and floods i

35、s causing unpredictable and immediate changes to ecosystems and blocking existing management efforts,”Dr Maxwell said.“Some of the negative responses we recorded were quite concerning,including more than 100 cases of dramatic population declines and 31 cases of local population extinction following

36、an extreme event.”Critically endangered bird species in Hawaii,such as the palia,have been annihilated due to drought,leaving none of its kind,and lizard species have been wiped out due to cyclones in the Bahamas.Cyclones were the most common extreme event for birds,fish,plants and reptiles,while ma

37、mmals and amphibians(两栖动物)were most responsive to drought events,with drought leading to 12 cases of major population decline in mammals.Drought also led to 13 cases of breeding declines in bird populations and 12 cases of changes in the composition of invertebrate(无 脊 椎 动 物)communities.UQ Centre fo

38、r Biodiversity and Conservation Science director Professor James Watson said the detailed information would help affect ecosystem management.“The research clearly shows species will respond,often negatively,to extreme events,”Professor Watson said.“As climate change continues to ensure extreme clima

39、te and weather events are more and more common,we now need to act to ensure species have the best chance to survive.Wherever possible,high quality and complete habitat areas should be preserved,as these are the places where species are most resilient(易恢复的)to increasing exposure to extreme events.”32

40、.How was the UQ research conducted?A.By observing extreme weather events.B.By protecting the endangered species.C.By recording reactions of animals to extreme climate.D.By analyzing the reason why mass animal death happened.33.What does the underlined word“annihilated”in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.

41、destroyedB.declined C.decreased D.distinct34.Which of the following sentences is true about extreme weather events?A.Drought caused 13 cases of extinction in bird populations.B.Drought caused 12 cases of population decline in mammals.C.Birds and mammals are most responsive to cyclones.D.Cyclones wip

42、ed out populations of lizard.35.What is the best title of the passage?A.UQ Wildlife ResearchB.Extreme Weather Events are ThreateningC.Ecosystem Management CountsD.Negative Responses to extreme weather events第二节 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Drowning is the second-most common cause of acc

43、idental death in children aging 1 to 14 just behind motor vehicle accidents.In a study by a national safety group,90 percent of children who drowned did so while under the care of an adult or teenager._36_They are gasping(急促吸)_37_.And for young children,who are in a horizontal face-down position,the

44、y are unable to keep the mouth above the waters surface at all._38_They have to be able to breathe before they can speak.When people are drowning,their mouths sink below and reappears above the surface of the water.There isnt time for them to call out for help.They dont seem in troubleSometimes the

45、most important indicator that people are drowning is that they dont look like they are drowning.They may just seem to be looking up at the sky,shore,pool deck,or dock.Ask them,Are you all right?If they can answer at all,they probably are._39_.They are making every effort and failing,to swim in a par

46、ticular directionA drowning victim cant make any forward progress while in the water,according to the American Red Cross.A young child may appear to be doing a doggy paddle(狗爬式)but has no forward progress,according to the official lifeguarding guide._40_.A.They cant call for helpB.They cant wave for

47、 helpC.All efforts are devoted strictly to getting airD.Here are the steps for you to follow when someone is drowningE.They could also take in water when drowning victims are gasping for airF.You may have less than 30 seconds to get to them if they return a blank stareG.Watch for the following signs

48、 that someone is in trouble to avoid a tragedy in the making.第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分 45 分）第一节完形填空(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 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Some of you who are reading this may think my situation isnt as bad as it sounds.If that is your conclusion,let me41 you otherwise.To

49、day,before I left home to accomplish something in town,I 42 something that had been on my bucket list like forever.I learned to split!43 ,I did not learn in the way that most do.As I came out of the bathroom,I heard my phone ringing.I 44 towards my room.Suddenly,a little bit of water on the floor ma

50、de me 45:the leg before gave out on me and soon the leg behind gave in to the pressure.There you have it;the perfect way to split!Then,I went to a restaurant feeling like a woman in her 80s and I was definitely46 like one:I got a seat 47 to me by a young man at my age as well as many 48 stares and s

51、miles from others;one kind gentleman asked if I was suffering pain in my 49 and if I needed help to move around.Certainly,I respectfully 50 .Anyhow,my expertise（专长）in the field could easily make me the president of 51 .I have gone so far to embarrass myself.It wont 52 to tell you another story.Yeste

52、rday,my parents had some guests over for a family gathering.Everything went 53 until mom gave dad the eye meaning You tell some stories now.Much to my despair,but the 54 of his listeners,he told a story about my childhood!In a hurry to get away from all the laughing,I 55 myself and headed for the ki

53、tchen.Instantly,I gave the audience a live example of my many 56 .Not realizing an object on the floor,I fell head first.All the chat stopped and I quickly 57 to my feet.As I rushed upstairs towards my room,a guest 高三英语4stopped me and told me to 58 my dress down!Now I finally knew why I felt 59 air

54、at the back.Thats enough.I have given you much to 60 about.Now,I need somewhere private to lick my wounds.41AwarnBrecommendCconvinceDteach42AmadeBachievedCdevotedDobserved43ASadlyBFortunatelyCGenerallyDHopefully44AwanderedBslippedCthrewDdashed45Again weightBmake senseCtake effectDlose balance46Aserv

55、edBintroducedCtreatedDentertained47AofferedBtransportedCsentDlent48ArudeBeagerCfunnyDsympathetic49AfeetBbackCheadDteeth50AbehavedBdeclinedCadmittedDnodded51AdevotionBinnocenceCclumsinessDmistakes52AhurtBworkCmindDhelp53AroughlyBsmoothlyCbadlyDfreely54AcomfortBdelightCembarrassmentDshock55AhidBburied

56、CenjoyedDexcused56AhardshipsBperformancesCadventuresDaccidents57AstoodBroseCdroppedDpointed58AtakeBcutCpullDsettle59AwarmBdampCcoolDfresh60AlaughBcareCthinkDhear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。The Goddess of the Luo River comes alive in a video,which was shared by Hen

57、an TV Station on social media platform Sina Weibo.The ancient tale of romance is given 61._ new setting and still provides attractive viewing for a modern audience.The tale is presented in 62._seems like slow motion.Not 63._(surprise),it became popular and has been viewed more than 20 million times.

58、The story of the Goddess of the Luo River has been the 64._(inspire)for countlesscontemporary artists,who have described the goddess of unmatched beauty through 65._(variety)art forms,like movies and dance dramas.But the reason why the video,66._ runs for around two minutes and is titled Rhapsody on

59、 the Luo River Goddess,created such an impression and has generated such a wave of publicity,is that it 67._(shoot)underwater.He Haohao plays the role of goddess.She masters not only her art but the technique of holding her breath as her lungs struggle to carry out 68._(they)function.All this is don

60、e 69._ the most peaceful facial expression.Its not the first time that Henan TV Station has gained attention with its appealing videos 70._(highlight)traditional Chinese culture.On Feb 13th,a dance piece,titled A Tang Dynasty Banquet,which is less than six minutes long,was staged during a gala aired

61、 on Henan TV Station to mark Spring Festival.第三节 完成句子（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）71.While shopping,people sometimes cant help _(persuade)into buying whatthey dont really need.72.The classrooms are well-equipped,some _(measure)4 meters by 6 meters.73.While making friends,were supposed to focus on what w

62、e have in common and set aside _ we disagree.74.It is the second time that the buildings in the town _(survive)the natural disasters.75.The rope is three times the _(long)of that one.76.No writer is _(adventure)than Mark Twain.77.Its main mission is to continue its scientific research,and make _(pre

63、pare)forthe final goal of landing on the moon.78.A degree in the history of art is very nice but it doesnt exactly equip you _ many jobs.79._(anxiety)to improve farming conditions,they tried out this new crop on a large area.80.I still find it _(terrify)to find myself surrounded by large numbers of

64、horses.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。Dear Peter,I am writing to you regarded th

65、e problem of global warming.When I watch TV,I was surprised to watch the weather forecast saying that it was going to be warmer.Was it to continue,people would have no place to live in.These years,the earth has became warmer and warmer owing humans activities.This phenomena has appealed to many scie

66、ntists,for who want to find out the cause of it.For example,people use too many energy in order to develop economy without caring about the earth.Meanwhile,factories give off large amounts of carbon dioxide what has a great influence on an increase of temperature of the earth.Yours sincerely,Li Hua第二节书面表达（25 分）假定你是李华，你校一年一度的“校园科技节”马上要开幕了，请写封邮件邀请你校英国交换生Kevin 参加开幕式活动。要点包括：1.时间、地点2.科技节主题和开幕式内容介绍3.欢迎他作为交换生代表发言注意：1.词数 100 左右2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。