江苏省扬州中学2023-2024学年高三英语上学期10月月考试题（PDF版附答案）.pdf

1、1学科网（北京）股份有限公司江苏省扬州中学 2023-2024 学年度第一学期高三月考试卷英语2023.10第一部分：听力（共两节，20 小题，每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）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.What are the speakers going to do on Saturday?A.Enjoy a concert.B.Go to the cinema.C.Play computer games.2.When will

2、 the train probably leave?A.At 10:00.B.At 10:30.C.At 10:45.3.How does the man probably feel?A.Excited.B.Unhappy.C.Surprised.4.Why does the woman congratulate the man?A.Hes getting married.B.He becomes a doctor.C.Hes just become a father.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A saying.B.A gam

3、e.C.A heart disease.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.Where are the speakers?A.In a library.B.In the womans study.C.In a second-hand bookstore.7.When will the speakers go on vacation?A.In three da

4、ys.B.In five days.C.In ten days.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8.What did Sarah do almost every day during her trip?2学科网（北京）股份有限公司A.She played the piano.B.She went swimming.C.She did her homework.9.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Schoolmates.B.Guide and tourist.C.Teacher and student.听第

5、8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.Who does the man want to talk to?A.Peter Griffin.B.Jane Solomon.C.Maria Fernandez.11.What does the man need?A.A phone number.B.After-sales service.C.Project information.12.What does the man do in the end?A.Have lunch with the woman.B.Give the woman his email address.C.Arrange

6、a meeting with the woman.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.What does the man probably teach?A.Math.B.History.C.Physics.14.What does the man think of the girls question?A.Its silly.B.Its difficult.C.Its worth asking.15.What can we learn about Fibonacci?A.He was the best mathematician ever.B.He had poor healt

7、h throughout his life.C.He put forward a new number sequence.16.What is the fifth number in the number sequence?A.2.B.3.C.5.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.What do we know about the weather last week?A.It was dry.B.It was stormy.C.It was cold.18.What does the speaker suggest doing?A.Driving slowly.B.Avoi

8、ding going out.C.Preparing enough food.19.What can people expect next month?A.Heavy rainfall.B.Extreme cold.C.Strong winds.20.Who is probably Dan?A.A weatherman.B.A sports journalist.C.A finance news host.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）3学科网（北京）股份有限公司阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出

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17、ach year,Owens tells us,both absorbing and reflecting the suns energy and seeding cloudstherefore directly affecting global temperatures and climate.Like water,dust is part of an essential ecological cycle.Owenss own fascination with dust started in 2015,with a road trip through California.Owens was

18、 transfixed by the story of Los Angeles,whose growth and modern existence was only possible through the systematic theft of water and the creation of a dust desert to the east.Early in the book,Owens unpacks the history of hygiene(卫生),exploring how dirt and our relation to it has changed over centur

19、ies,and cleanlinessor the pursuit of itdefines our modern lives.After the Industrial Revolution,emerging ideas about the relationship between dirt and disease made dust something to be fought againsta responsibility that fell on women.The poorest people tended to have the least time and money to cle

20、an a house;often,their jobs were to clean the houses of others.“The history of 20th-century cleanliness is,thus,a history not only of the making of sex and class distinctions,but racialised inequalities.”Perhaps the most emotionally stirring chapter in the book is that in which Owens retells the sto

21、ry of the nuclear age not through mushroom clouds,but through the radioactive dust they left behind.One study estimated that the effects of atmospheric nuclear testing would eventually result in the deaths of 2.4 million people from cancer,a threat“that has gone substantially unnoticed because radio

22、active dust is such a delayed killer”.One reason to think about dust,Owens writes in Dust,is“to challenge ourselves to try to see the world beyond our easy imaginings”.24.What is the main idea of paragraph 2?A.The impact of dust on temperatures.5学科网（北京）股份有限公司B.The amount of dust in the atmosphere.C.

23、The comparison between dust and water.D.The traveling course of dust around the world.25.What does the underlined word“transfixed”mean in paragraph 3?A.Thrilled.B.Inspired.C.Embarrassed.D.Shocked.26.How does Owens regard dust?A.It is a distant concern.B.It carries political meanings.C.It changes our

24、 relation to nature.D.It is a reflection of tech advancement.27.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To introduce a book.B.To support an author.C.To present a phenomenon.D.To correct misunderstandings.CIn todays motivational literature,failure is often viewed as something to be celebrated.Inspiratio

25、nal speakers are fond of quoting the words of the novelist Samuel Beckett-“Fail again.Fail better.”It seems that disappointments are an essential stepping stone to success,a turningpoint in our life story that will ultimately end in victory.However,psychological researches find most of us struggle t

26、o handle failure constructively.In other words,we fail to“fail forward”.We find ways to devalue the task at which we failed,and become less motivated to persevere and reach our goals.This phenomenon is known as the“sour-grape effect”,which was discovered by Professor Hallgeir Sjastad.Sjastad explain

27、s that“sour-grape effect”is a self-protective mechanism.“Most of us pictureourselves as competent people,so when external feedback suggests otherwise,it poses a seriousthreat to that self-image,”he says.“The easiest way out is to deny or explain away the externalsignal,so we can reduce the inconsist

28、ency and preserve a positive sense of self.We do this evenwithout noticing.”If you have one bad interview for your dream job,you might convince yourself that youdont really want it at all,and stop applying for similar positions.The same goes if you fail toimpress at a sports trial,or if a publisher

29、rejects the first submission of your manuscript.“Wetend to explain away our shortcomings and convince ourselves our Plan C is actually our Plan6学科网（北京）股份有限公司A,”Sjastad says.It doesnt mean we should persevere in goals all the time.It can be healthy to changeambitions if the process is no longer makin

30、g us happy.But the“sour-grape effect may lead us tocome to this decision prematurely,rather than hanging on a little and seeing whether we mightlearn and improve.Failures are unavoidable.By learning to face the disappointment instead of devaluing itsimportance and pretending nothing happened,you may

31、 find it easier to achieve your goals.28.Why does the author mention the speech of inspirational speakers in paragraph 1?A.To offer an example to handle failure.B.To describe a shallow understanding of failure.C.To introduce a common attitude towards failure.D.To emphasize the importance of experien

32、cing failure.29.What can we learn from the paragraph 3 about the“sour-grape effect”?A.It protects us from false feedback.B.It pictures us as competitive people.C.It poses a severe threat to self-image.D.It denies negative feedback to ourselves.30.What is the authors attitude towards failure?A.Short-

33、sighted.B.Wait-and-see.C.Objective.D.Skeptical.31.Which statement would the author most probably agree with?A.Dont escape when our self-image is broken.B.Dont quit when goals no longer make you happy.C.Never hesitate to replace“Plan A”with“Plan C”.D.Never forget to maintain a positive sense of self.

34、DBabies are surrounded by human language,always listening and processing.Eventually,they put sounds together to produce a“Daddy”or a“Mama”.But what still confusesneuroscientists is exactly how the brain works to put it all together.To figure it out,a team of researchers turned to a frequent stand-in

35、(代替)for babies when itcomes to language learning:the song-learning zebra finch.“Weve known songbirds learn their7学科网（北京）股份有限公司song by first forming a memory of their fathers song or another adults song.Then they use thatmemory to guide their song learning,”said Neuroscientist Todd Roberts.“Its been

36、a long-termgoal of the field to figure out how or where in the brain this memory is.This type of imitativelearning that birds do is very similar to the type of learning that we engage inregularlyparticularly when were young,we use it to guide our speech learning.”Roberts and his team had a feeling t

37、hat the interface(交叉区域)between sensory areas andmotor areas in the brain was critical for this process,and they focused on a group of brain cellscalled the NIf.“In order to prove that we could identify these circuits,we thought if we could implant afalse memory.”First,they used a virus to cause the

38、neurons(神经元)in the birds NIf to becomesensitive to light.Then,using a tiny electrode as a flashlight,they activated(激活)the neurons.The length of each pulse of light corresponded with the amount of time the neurons would fire.And the birds brains interpreted that time period as the length of each not

39、e.Soon enough,the birds began to practice the notes they had learned,even though they neverreally heard the sounds.Amazingly,the birds produced them in the correct social situations.Theresearchers say this is the first time anybody has found exactly a part of the brain necessary forgenerating the so

40、rts of memories needed to copy sounds.“This line of research is going to help us identify where in the brain we encode memories ofrelevant social experiences that we use to guide learning.We know that there are severalneurodevelopmental disorders in people that have really far-reaching effects on th

41、is type oflearning.”32.The zebra finch is researched because its song-learning mode _.A.decides whether it will sing songsB.helps it to say“Daddy”or“Mama”C.is like the way babies learn speechD.reflects its talent for imitating its fathers s33.What does the underlined word“it”in paragraph 2 refer to?

42、A.The interface in the brain.B.Guidance from adults.C.Imitative learning type like birds.D.The way of regular learning.34.What can we learn from the research led by Roberts?A.Scientists activated some neurons by using an electrode.8学科网（北京）股份有限公司B.A bird only sings what it heard before.C.The brain pr

43、oduces tiny electrodes.D.Birds are sensitive to light.35.What do the Roberts team expect of this line of research?A.A change in our way of listening and processing.B.A chance to have relevant social experiences.C.A better knowledge of the secrets of learning.D.Identification of neurodevelopmental di

44、sorders.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）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。The human memory is phenomenally strong.It also has a habit of getting things badlywrong.36Just last week,for example,my wife and I were discussing how wed chosen our youngestsons name.I had a vivid memory of us writing

45、 out a list of possible names,but stopping afterjust a few because wed spotted one we both loved.My wife disagreed.In her memory,wedhad a much longer list,and gone back and chosen one from the middle of the list.37Wedug out the piece of paper wed usedand found that wed actually done something comple

46、telydifferent to choose Nates name.38Well,for starters,memory often works by association,and similar bits ofinformation can overlap in our brains.Were also good at“filling in the blanks”with details thatare logical but untrue.Whats more,whenever we rehearse(重 复)a memory,we make itstrongerincluding a

47、ny bits that were wrong.39Everyone misremembers.We shouldnt be too hard on ourselves when we makemistakes.The mental associations that sometimes lead to errors can also help us to find elusiveinformation.Besides,discussing your memories is great mental exercise.It highlights strengths andweaknesses

48、and lets you learn tips from others.Comparing memories often builds a much moreaccurate picture.40Make sure to remember that remembering is a creative process:very powerful,and alsotend to mistakes.9学科网（北京）股份有限公司第三部分 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）阅读下面短文，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

49、佳选项。Steph Clemence always intended to go to college.41 when her father died in a car accident,leaving her mother to support three daughters on a 42 income,paying for college became out of the question.43 going to college,Steph found a job,and tried to 44 what to do with a life so different from her

50、plan.The 45 came from two pages from her English teacher,Dorothy Clark.One afternoon she walked into the classroom carrying a stack of papers titled“Mrs.Clarks Book List.”It wasnt homework,the teacher announced,but it could be a road 46 .“Some of you might not go on to higher education,”Mrs.Clark sa

51、id,“but you can 47 to learn.”“I was determined to 48 myself,”Steph says.She studied the 49 and so it began.Each of those books sparked her 50 to learn more.“Reading books is like a treasure hunt,”says Steph.“What am I going to 51?How will my heart change?”That made her look for other books that were

52、nt on the list,hoping to 52 her knowledge.When the original list 53 ,she typed up a new copy.And then another.Over the years,the family moved around a lot.Through it all,the reading list was a 54 in Stephs life,traveling with her even on vacations.Now Steph is 70,and she never did get to college.But

53、 she has only four books 55 to read from the list.She expects to complete them sometime in 2023.41.A.AndB.ButC.SoD.Then42.A.modestB.highC.regularD.netA.So whats going on?B.How can we deal with it?C.But the result is quite different.D.But theres plenty of good news here,too.E.There are other examples

54、 of this phenomenon.F.That was certainly true for both my wife and me.G.Faulty memory are very common but sometimes useful.10学科网（北京）股份有限公司43.A.Due to B.Apart from C.Instead of D.As for44.A.rise toB.figure outC.think ofD.take down45.A.newsB.questionC.responseD.answer46.A.show B.blockC.mapD.test47.A.c

55、ontinueB.stopC.pretendD.afford48.A.defendB.enjoyC.supportD.improve49.A.homeworkB.surveyC.reportD.list50.A.creationB.passionC.imaginationD.satisfaction51.A.discoverB.purchaseC.saveD.bury52.A.checkB.understandC.limitD.deepen53.A.tried outB.burst outC.wore outD.sold out54.A.choiceB.souvenirC.constantD.

56、vision55.A.missingB.publishedC.finishedD.left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。Stall holders(小摊贩)at 56 bustling night market in Dongyang,Zhejiang province,now have one less thing to worry about after the local trade union federation helped establish a child care center,

57、which spend the same amount of time on a daily basis tending their youngsters as they do 57 (earn)bread and butter at night.The center 58 (launch)in June on Zhenxing Road to help relieve the pressure on many of those running its 435 street stalls,many of 59 are migrant workers from around the countr

58、y 60 local relatives to help take care of their children.During a visit 61 (early)this year to the crowded and noisy market in the 62 (city)Wuning subdistrict,Mao Fenghua,head of the local trade union federation,found a child doing homework near a street stall.“The night market is noisy and crowded.

59、It is hard for the children to keep their attention 63 (focus)on their studies with all the noise,and the parents will never be able to concentrate on their business 64 they have to look after their children,”she said.Mao visited every stall along the road to learn about 65 (convenient)facing the pa

60、rents.One of these was Xia Qiongfang,from Hubei province,who sells screen protectors for mobile devices at the night market alongside her husband.11学科网（北京）股份有限公司第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（满分 15 分）假定你是红星中学的学生李华，准备参加某高校的招生面试。请你就个人未来专业选择用英语进行简短的介绍，主要内容包括：1.选择的专业及其理由；2.你的愿望与决心。注意：1.词数 80 左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文

61、连贯。Honorable teachers,good morning._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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。For years,Jessie,a 15-year-old senior high school girl,has been a holiday fixed visitor in akindergarten in Los Angeles County.As an experienced volunteer in a severely poorneighborhood,Jessie knew those young stude

62、nts had it roughsome were homeless,many werein foster care(家庭寄养),and the others were crammed into garages or single rooms with eightto ten family members.So she made up her mind to visit them with gifts every holiday season.It was hard for Jessie to do this on a little girls part-time job salary,but

63、 every holiday fromThanksgiving to the Christmas break,Jessie managed to bring the kids some little gifts ofholiday magica pack of crayons(蜡笔),pencils,toys and so on.No matter how small the giftsare,Levinsons students were always grateful.And there was a good chance that it wouldoutshine whatever th

64、eir families could afford to give them.Despite being surrounded by wealthyneighborhoods,their community was so poor that when it rained,kids came to school wearingtrash bags.Some didnt brush their teeth because they didnt own a toothbrush.But Jessie neverdespised(轻视)them and were always devoted to i

65、mproving their conditions.That day was the day before Thanksgiving,she brought gifts to the kindergarten again,andthe childrens excited expressions were the same as before.The children eagerly shared happystories with her and showcased their latest achievements,such as height and various plants they

66、12学科网（北京）股份有限公司planted.Looking at the happy smiling faces of the children,she hesitated several times beforespeaking.She didnt have the courage to tell them that she was going to study in a far country,which they had never heard of before.This was the exam and admission she had put in countlessdays

67、and nights to pass,but at this moment she hesitated and didnt know how to say it.Shecouldnt even imagine how disappointed and sad they would be since she could not come hereagain,at least 3 years.Thinking of these,her heart became very heavy.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。A little girl notic

68、ed her worried expression and asked,“Do you have any worries?”To her surprise,the children listened attentively.13学科网（北京）股份有限公司高三月考试卷答案第一部分：听力1-5 ACBCA6-10 CABAC11-15 CBACC16-20 BACBC第二部分 阅读第一节 阅读选择21-23 ADC24-27ADBA28-31 BDCA32-35 CCAC第二节 七选五36-40 GCADF第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节 完形填空41-45 BACBD46-50

69、 CADDB51-55 ADCCD第二节 语法填空56.a57.earning58.was launched59.whom60.without61.earlier62.citys63.focused64.if65.inconvenience第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节Honorable teachers,good morning.Im Li Hua.I feel greatly honored to talk about myself here.I have always wanted to be a person useful to our nation and socie

70、ty.Itsbecause I have grown up to be healthy and happy due to my familys great care andlove as well as devotion.All these account for why I choose Zhenhua University,where I can major in Environmental Engineering.Another reason is my constantconcern about the environmental protection and the improvem

71、ent of peoples livingconditions.If I am lucky enough to be admitted,I will give my best in what I set out to do,however difficult that might be.第二节A little girl noticed her worried expression and asked,“Do you have anyworries?”Jessie looked into the innocent eyes staring up at her,filled with concer

72、n.It was a reminder of why she had been visiting this kindergarten every holidayseason for years,despite the challenges she faced.Taking a deep breath,she began14学科网（北京）股份有限公司sharing her worries about leaving for a far-away country to pursue her studies.Asshe spoke,the other children gathered around

73、,their attention captured by theconversation before them.To her surprise,the children listened attentively.Then,one by one,they startedexpressing their gratitude for everything she had done for them over the years.Theyspoke of the impact her visits had made on their lives,how her small gestures ofki

74、ndness had brought them joy and hope during difficult times.The children assuredJessie that they understood her decision and would support her dreams,just as shehad supported them.In that moment,Jessie realized the influence she had on theseyoung souls,and her worries began to disappear,replaced by a sense of reassuranceand love.