2023届重庆市第八中学校高三上学期高考适应性月考卷（二）英语试卷含答案.docx

1、秘密启用前重庆市第八中学2023届高考适应性月考卷（二）英语注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写楚。2.每小题选出答案后，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。在试题卷上作答无效。3.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。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

2、。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the woman want to do with the meeting?A.Cancel it.B.Postpone it.C.Bring it forward.2. When does the business end this week?A.At 6:00 p.m.B.At 8:00 p.m.C. At 11:00 p.m.3.Where did the man have his advanced study?A.In Britain.B. In France.C. In the U.S.A4.What are the speakers g

3、oing to do?A. Go to the beach.B. Take a bike ride.C. Boat on a lake.5. What will the woman do next?A. Book a hotel on the Internet.B. Visit the travel agency.C. Give the travel agency a call.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。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

4、题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A.In a restaurant.B. In a supermarket.C. In the mans house.7. Why cant the woman have a strawberry pie?A. There are no strawberries.B. She has had enough.C. It was sold out.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8.What

5、is the conversation mainly about?A. A delayed shipment.B.A weather report.C. An insurance policy.9.What will the woman probably do next?A. Adjust the timetable.B.Wait for a notice.C. Offer an explanation.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10.What does the woman think of the first apartment?A. Its noisy.B. Its ex

6、pensive.C. Its inconvenient.11. What is the monthly rent of the one-bedroom apartment?A.$1,300.B.$1,700.C.$2,000.12. Which apartment does the woman prefer?A. The one near the train station.B.The one near the city center.C.The one near the lake.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What is the mans favorite part

7、 of the course?A. Meeting famous musicians from all over the world.B. Organizing every small thing of the course.C.Hearing the young musicians play.14. What does the man do to find the young musicians?A. Advertise online.B.E-mail their parents.C. Talk to the best player.15. What is needed to apply f

8、or the course?A.Perfect performance.B.Language ability.C.Good looks.16. Why is the course held in a university?A. Its spacious there.B. Its quiet there.C. Its cheap there.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17.What do volunteers need to do?A. Organize activities.B.Make the bed.C.Cook meals.18. What is the most im

9、portant quality to volunteers?A. Being full of energy.B. Having a talent for sports.C. Getting on well with children.19. What is a requirement for all new staff?A. They should be trained at first.B. They should have previous experience.C.They should be graduates from university.20. How will voluntee

10、rs apply for the job?A. By making a phone call.B. By using the Internet.C.By writing a letter.第二部分 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AREGISTRATION POLICIES FOR FALL 2022When to registerUndergraduate and Graduate students can register beginning Tuesday, July 19th

11、 at 2pm through August 29th,2022. Adult Community and TAP-eligible Staff can register beginning Wednesday, July 20th at 2pm through August 19th,2022.How to registerClick on “Login or Create Your Account” button above.When creating a new account, choose correct user type.On your top left column, clic

12、k “Fal1 2022 Courses for Adults”，“Fall 2022 Courses for Undergraduates”，“Fall 2022 Courses for Graduates” or “Virtual Fall 2022 Courses” to view classes,or click “Visiting Artist Workshop” to view workshops.Click on the class/workshop/series of your interest, and then click on “Register Now”or“Add t

13、o Waitlist”. Follow the prompts to make a payment. To find out the fee info, click on the course under “section”column.Early registration is strongly recommended -classes fill quickly. Registration is secured through receipt of payment and completed forms.Online class accessIn order to participate i

14、n these courses, you will need to have access to a computer ( or tablet or smartphone) with a camera,and an Internet connection. You will need to download Zoom before the first class. We are not responsible for the performance of your computer, tablet, phone or internet connection.Missed class polic

15、yWe will make every effort to provide make-up classes for those who missed due to studio closings; however,are not responsible for repayment or providing make-up classes for those who missed due to illnesses, substitute teachers,or other events beyond our control.Questions about registration and emp

16、loyee assistance programs such as TAP: contact Ji-Eun Kim,Administrative Coordinator.Questions regarding course content: email Kathy King,Director.21. Where is this text probably taken from?A. An exam paper.B. A students diary.C.A college website.D. An academic article22. Members from Adult Communit

17、y can register onA.July 19.B.July 25.C.August 20.D.August 29.23. What will happen if the studio closes and you miss a class?A. You will email the director.B.You will get your money back.C. You will have a make-up class.D. You will attend a substitute teachers class.BCats have no emotions. At least,t

18、hats what my husband once claimed. I argued that my two cats experience emotions. They feel anger, fear, and happiness. He agreed with me, but stuck to his opinion that cats dont feel love. However, my tuxedo cat, Sebastian, would teach him otherwise.When my next-door neighbour moved in, he had a ca

19、t named Juliet. She was an indoor lady, always watching the environment through the window. Then one day when I accompanied my cat to the backyard for his playtime,Sebastian caught sight of Juliet gazing at him behind the window. It soon became obvious that they were attracted by each other. So ever

20、y day thereafter, whenever I let Sebastian out, he would rush straight to the backyard next-door and they would sit gazing lovingly at each other through the screen, she inside, and he outside. Even my husband watched in amazement, and he would murmur, “But cats cant feel love. can they?”Five months

21、 later, my neighbour had to move because of work. My heart sank. I wondered how Sebastian would react to Juliets leaving.For months after Juliet moved away and the new neighbour moved in, I often caught Sebastian sitting by Juliets window,looking into the apartment in search of his lady. The new nei

22、ghbour didnt mind having the“Peeping(偷看）Sebastian” after I explained his reason for being there. Sebastian marked the small area outside that window as his territory. Other male cats were allowed in the backyard, but not near Juliets window, which he guarded until his death.Even now, when my husband

23、 and I walk through the backyard and see that window, he reminds me of the lesson Sebastian taught him. that cats do indeed fall in love.24. According to the author, _ A. cats have feelingsB. cats have no emotionsC.cats can only feel loveD. cats are not able to fall in love25. What can be inferred f

24、rom Paragraph 2?A.Juliet was allowed to go out.B. Sebastian enjoyed the moment with Juliet.C. The author was the only person to accompany her cat.D. The authors husband hated the two cats staying together.26. Why did Sebastian mark the small area outside that window as his territory?A. Because he co

25、uldnt play in the backyard.B. Because he couldnt get along with other cats.C. Because there were few places for him to play.D. Because the area was guarded by him for Juliet.27. Which of the following changed the husbands opinion on cats?A. The death of Sebastian.B. The neighbors sudden departure.C.

26、 The story between the two cats.D. The argument between him and the author.CCulture is too complex to define in simple terms. However, there are certain agreed-on fundamentals that can be easily identified. One is that culture is a total pattern of behaviour that is consistent in its components. Ano

27、ther fundamental is that culture is learned behaviour. The third is that culture is behaviour that is shared by a group of people.To understand the culture of a particular country or region, one could examine its components, among which are material culture, language, and social organization. Materi

28、al culture includes the tools and symbols in a society, not including those physical things found in nature, unless they have undergone some change or have been given meaning by people. For example, a mouse running on a street is not part of a culture, but the Mickey Mouse is. The way we consume and

29、 what we consume are heavily influenced by material culture.Language is the most obvious difference between cultures,which reflects the nature and values of that culture. Industrialized societies have a rich vocabulary for commercial and industrial activities, while less industrialized societies may

30、 have richer vocabularies for matters important to their societies.Social organization differs somewhat from society to society. The primary kind of community association is based on blood ties. In many developing countries, the extended family fulfills several social and economic roles. It provides

31、 mutual protection, psychological support and a kind of economic insurance or social security for its members. The term “brothers” in Zaire includes those whom we call cousins and uncles.Cultural analysis serves a variety of purposes. Understanding the various dimensions and their inter-relatedness

32、helps promote cross-cultural awareness. It leads on to the promotion of goodwill, social and economic planning and harmony between social groupings or societies.28. What can be the best title of the text?A.What is culture?B. What is material culture?C. Why is culture complex to define?D. Why is cult

33、ural analysis necessary?29.According Paragraph 2, which of the following belongs to material culture?A.Sound of raindrops.B.Trees growing in the wild.C. A mouse running on a street.D.A mouse called Mickey Mouse.30. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A.Extended family.B.Primar

34、y society.C. Social organization.D. Community association.31. Whats the authors purpose in writing the last paragraph?A. To give a definition of cultural analysis.B.To show the benefits of cultural analysis.C. To express the wishes to the human society.D. To discuss the effect of the promotion of cu

35、lture.DA butterfly-shaped island in the central Aegean hopes to become Greeces first carbon-free tourist destination.Under a deal with the government, Volkswagen, a carmaker, has donated several new electric vehicles for use by Astypaleas public services; it will sell others at cost price to its 1,2

36、00 year-round residents. In return, the government has offered more financial assistance for islanders to buy electric cars and will build a solar and wind-fuelled power plant to replace polluting generators.Unlike other nearby islands, Astypalea is not connected to Greeces electricity providers. Wi

37、th only 3,000 rooms for visitors in small hotels or flats, tourism is still low-key. Many residents make a living the old-fashioned way: raising goats, keeping bees and fishing. The island was selected for Volkswagens experiment after Nikos Komineas,the go-ahead mayor, contacted the transport minist

38、ry for help in finding an electric bus to try out on its rough roads.Most islanders sound keen on the project. Mr Komineas expects the number of private cars on Astypalea to fall by a third over the next five years. Its residents, he says, will get around on electric minibuses, which will be free,li

39、nked to a mobile-phone app and available round the clock.Some observers smell greenwashing in the project. A bid for a solar park that would generate half the islands electricity within three years will not get under way before the tourist season ends. A single wind-fuelled engine will be set up onl

40、y in 2026, assuming the licensing process goes smoothly. That is not normally the case in the Aegean, where islanders worry that tourists will go elsewhere if the view is spoiled by an engine 200 meters high. And even then, the solar and wind-fulled power unit is planned to cover only about 80% of s

41、ummer demand. But it is a start.32. Why has Volkswagen signed the deal with the government?A. To control car prices.B. To help generate electricity.C. To promote public transport.D. To build a zero-carbon island.33. What makes Astypalea different from other nearby islands?A. It has an aggressive lea

42、der.B. It is out of the national electricity network.C. It is a crowded tourist destination.D. It has various goats, bees and fishes.34. The underlined word “green washing” in Paragraph 4 probably meansA. an island with few touristsB.a process with little supportC. an engine with no polluting fuelD.

43、 a strategy with no meaningful changes35. What does the author think of the project?A.Its pioneering.B. Its practical.C. Its destructive.D. Its costly.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。We have stepped into an era of excess information, with each “red spot” shown on th

44、e screen and every ring-tone sounded in our ears reminding us of the highlights that cant be missed. This tired world is flooded with the fragmented pieces of news.36 Here are Five ways to stop feeling overwhelmed by the news.Limit the time spent reading news_37_ One way to reduce the impact of the

45、non-stop news headline cycle is to use screen-time trackers, available on IOS and Android, to limit the time you spend reading or watching the news on your mobile.Turn off push notificationsIf the urge is too strong to resist, then at least turn off your push notifications from news apps._38_ A 2016

46、 study found that push notifications “exerted a negative influence on cognitive function” through disruption to daily tasks._39_Academic Hans Rosling refers to “Factfulness” as a means of keeping world news in perspective. If we focus on the bigger picture, such as the percentage of people living in

47、 extreme poverty halving in the past 20 years, it may be easier to remain optimistic. Rosling calls it “understanding as a source of mental peace”.Prioritise trusted news sourcesEric Carlsson, a professor in media and communication studies, says: “There has been a crisis of knowledge and truth owing

48、 to fake news, much of which is spread on the unregulated platforms of social media.” _40_No news before bedResearch has shown that screen use before bed resets our internal clock and disrupts sleep. So reading the news onscreen before bed can make your mornings even more anxious and tiring.A.Read t

49、he good news.B. But is this really our fault?C.Then how to cope with the anxiety?D. Make sure you always stick to the fact.E.“Headline anxiety” is a growing problem.F.Find your news instead,through reliable publications.G. This can stop you from being upset with breaking events.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第

50、一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。Charles has faced a lot of obstacles in his 87 years of life but he is not giving up or slowing down any time. He has always had a_41_ passion for riding motorcycles, and it is what he passed down to his son, Jack. But a hit-and-run in

51、 2016 _42_ to take their shared interest away.Charles was left disabled, and he spent eleven_43_ in the hospital. But even an accident this_44_ could not keep Charles down for long. Upon getting out of the hospital, he started looking online to find something he could ride.With loads of time, resear

52、ch, and hard work, Jack finally found ways to get Charles back on the_45_ again.He didnt just_46_ there-he went on to help others like his dad with his own_47_ ,which he named Charles Mototrikes,selling adaptive riding equipment.Charles has confronted even more barriers,his latest one involving canc

53、er._48_ ,this incredibly close family has found a way to once again do what they always do:_49_ the good. One way theyve done this is by having a fun gathering with friends and family before Charles begins his cancer _50_ in the hospital. What_51_ way to spend their time together than by going on a

54、100-mile ride_52_ the Green Mountains in Vermont?This gathering is also a way to_53_ what Charles has accomplished and _54_ in his life.“Never give up,”Jack said,“Look at him, 87 years old and still_55_ . You cant beat that.”41.A.fadingB.burningC.time-consumingD.secret42. A.threatenedB.failedC.happe

55、nedD.planned43.A.hoursB.daysC.monthsD.years44.A.minorB.unpleasantC.rareD.severe45.A.bedB.roadC.jobD.street46. A.stopB.hesitateC.repeatD.adjust47.A.motorcycleB.talentsC.handsD.business48.A.AccidentallyB.ThereforeC.StillD.Actually49.A.Focus onB.Give offC.Go overD.Pick up50.A.preventionB.journeyC.resea

56、rchesD.treatments51. A. worseB.betterC.fiercerD.wiser52.A.offB.aboveC.throughD.beneath53.A.convinceB.mournC.motivateD.celebrate54.A.sensedB.picturedC.overcomeD. missed55.A.ridingB.gatheringC.laughingD.living第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Denmark wants to make all domestic fl

57、ights fossil fuel-free by 2030. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced the goal in a New Year speech. Denmark_56_ (be) known for its green qualification. It is famous as a heaven for cyclists and a huge destination for eco-minded food experts, and now it even has_57_ waste-to-energy plant comple

58、te with its own ski spot.Most impressively of all, though, the country aims to reduce its carbon emissions_58_ 70 percent by 2030. In the speech,Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said such changes were necessary _59_ “to travel is to live and therefore we fly”. Researchers are already working on_60_

59、(find) alternative fuels for those flights, and hydrogen（氢）is the _61_(likely) competitor._62_(fortunate), the Scandinavian country isnt the only nation trying to make flying a greener travel option. By 2030, Sweden wants all airlines to have switched to bio-fuels. To make this happen, they_63_(tax)

60、 on the emissions of their fossil fuel-powered flights soon. In France,meanwhile, flights which could be replaced by a train trip that takes under two and a half hours are likely_64_(ban). Thats all great news,and hopefully a sign of even greater things to come. Could a big_65_（play) like the USA or

61、 China be next?第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）现你校英语报组织征文比赛，请以“我心中最伟大的科学家”为题，写一篇短文参赛。内容包括：1.人物简介；2.人物事迹；3.人物精神。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。The Greatest Scientist in My Heart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续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。The day was Thankful Thursday, our “chosen day” of service. Its a weekly tradition

62、that my two little girls and I began years ago. Thursday has become our day to go out in the world and make a positive contribution, however small it is. On this particular Thursday, we had no idea exactly what we were going to do, but we knew that something would present itself.Driving along a busy

63、 Houston road,I prayed for guidance in our quest to fulfill our weekly Act of Kindness.Around the noon hour, my two little ones wasted no time in letting me know their hunger, chanting, “McDonalds, McDonalds, McDonalds as we drove along. And I began searching earnestly for the nearest McDonalds. Sud

64、denly I realized that almost every crossroad I passed through was occupied by a beggar. And then it hit me!If my two little ones were hungry, then all these beggars must be hungry, too. Perfect! Our Act of Kindness had presented itself. We were going to buy lunch for the beggars. After finding a McD

65、onalds and ordering two Happy Meals for my girls, I ordered an additional 15 lunches and we set out to deliver them. It was exciting. We would pull alongside a beggar, make a contribution, and tell him or her that we hoped things got better. Then wed say, “Oh, by the way. heres lunch.” And then we w

66、ould head to the next crossroad.It was the best way to give. There wasnt enough time for us to introduce ourselves or explain what we were going to do, nor was there time for them to say anything back to us. The Act of Kindness was anonymous and empowering for each of us, and we loved what we saw in

67、 the rear view mirror: a surprised and delighted person holding up his lunch bag and just looking at us as we drove off. It was wonderful!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。We had come to the end of our “route” and there was a small woman standing there, asking for change.She just looked at me with her huge brown eyes and said, “Oh honey, Im not going to eat this lunch. This is my daughters favorite.”