2023届江苏省泰州市泰州中学高三上学期第一次月考英语试题.docx

江苏省泰州中学20222023学年第一学期第一次月度检高三英语试题第一部分听力（共20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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Why is Ann so upset?A. She failed one of her exams.B. She is worrying about other lessons.C. She has no time to do her math homework.2. What type of food does the woman eat?A. Junk food. B. Healthy food. C. Delivered food.3. What will the man probably do to stay warm?A. Use a blanket. B. Turn on the heater. C. Drink some hot chocolate.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The man's career.B. The man's travel plan.C. The man's plan after graduating.5. What are the speakers9 opinions about the painting?A. It's simple. B. It's colorful. C. It's complex.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does the conversation take place?A. In an office downtown.B. In an apartment downtown4C. In an apartment in the East End.7. What does the man want to do now?A. Get to work.B. Go to a restaurant.C. Visit the woman's company.28. A. computerB. farmC. deskD.spot29. A. unreachableB. unattractiveC. untouchedD.unfinished30. A. advantageB. ideaC. disasterD. fortune31. A. compareB. limitC. leadD. apply32. A. rejectedB. dislikedC. missedD. forgot33. A. OtherwiseB. HoweverC. InsteadD.Therefore34. A. articleB. phraseC. principleD.theory35. A. examineB. interpretC. evaluateD. reveal【答案】21. C 22. B23. D 24. C25. B 26. A 27. D28. A 29. C30. B 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. A第二节（共10小题;每小题L5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。In a study conducted twelve years ago near natural gas wells in New Mexico, researchers found that there were 75% fewer pinon pine seedlings(幼苗)in noisy sites than in quiet 36. Thiswas most likely due to the noise driving away the scrub jay(灌丛鸦),which plants thousands of pine seeds while 37 (store) them to eat during the winter months. A research team from California Institute of Technology recently returned to the sites to find out whether the pinon pine had recovered 38 time.39 companies changed the sites where they used noisy compressors(压缩机)to help produce natural gas, some of the 40 (previous) noisy sites had become quiet. The researchers found that in these areas, there were still fewer seedlings 41 (compare) to sites that didn't have compressors added to speed up gas extraction. This shows that though the noise was removed before the pinon pine seeds 42(plant), they still didn't sprout(发芽).“The effects of human noise pollution 43 (grow) into the structure of the woodland communities at present,said biology professor and senior author Clint Francis. 44 we9re seeing now is that 45(disappear) of the noise doesn't necessarily immediately result in arecovery of ecological function.【答案】36 ones37. storing38. over 39. As#Because#Since40. previously41. compared42. were planted43. are growing44. What 45. disappearance第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）46.假定你是李华，上周末你因故没有完成外教Mr Smith布置的影评作业，请给他写一封 邮件，内容包括：1 .表示歉意；2 .解释原因；3 .弥补措施。注意：1,写作词数应为80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。【答案 J Dear Mr. Smith,I'm awfully sorry to tell you that I didn't finish the film review you assigned last Friday. I'm writing to express my sincere apology to you.Last Saturday morning, I fell ill suddenly and had a high fever. After being examined in a hospital, I was told that I would have to be in hospital for three days. It prevented me from finishing the task on time. And I would be grateful if you could give me another two days for the task.T sincerely hope that you will understand my situation and accept my apology.Yours faithfully,Li Hua第二节（满分25分）47.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。Dad and Madison were walking through the party store, gathering decorations for Madison's upcoming birthday party.“But I don't want to invite Lucy Gilbert! I don't like her!“Madison, you are being unreasonable. If every girl in your class is invited to party but you, you'll feel left out. It would be a big mistake not to invite Lucy to the party.”“She never even talks to me!”Dad sighed and moved down the aisle. uLucy is a new girl in class. She just moved here a little over a month ago. Think about how that must feel. She doesn't know one single person in the school. She left all of her to get to know everyone.”"No, it wont She will probably sit in the comer and not talk to anyone. Every day at lunch she sits all by herself. She wants to eat alone!” Madison shrugged and rolled her eyes.“Madison, I'm done discussing this. You will invite every girl in your class, including Lucy Gilbert!"On Saturday morning, the family blew up balloons and decorated the house cheerfully. Madison was dressed beautifully for the day, wearing her new blue dress. It was not typical of her to dress herself like this. She usually wore sports clothes because she loved to be outside riding her horse Star with a lead rope （缰绳）.Madison greeted her friends at the doorstep, picturing various presents her friends would bring her. In the meanwhile, she was wondering whether Lucy would ruin the party if she came. Anyhow, all the girls she invited came finally, including Lucy.The girls had a fantastic time by singing and dancing while Lucy sat in the corner silently alone. Later, all the girls gathered around the table as Madison opened her presents. Opening them one by one, Madison thanked her friends, with a bright smile on her face.注意：1 .续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下各式作答。Lucy's present was the very last to be opened.Deeply moved by what she said, Madison held the lead rope tightly in her hands.【答案】Lucy's present was the very last to be opened. Worrying that it would ruin the party, Madison grabbed the present reluctantly and ripped open the gift-wrap paper. Inside was a delicately hand-made lead rope! Shocked, she widened her eyes, covering her hands over her mouth. "It's a lead rope for your horse Star. I made it by myself!” Madison pulled it out of the box and placed it on her lap, amazed at its beauty. Lucy added, “I heard you talking about your horse at school. That's when I got the idea to make you a lead rope. ”Deeply moved by what she said, Madison held the lead rope tightly in her hands. It was, by far, her very favorite birthday present of the day. She suddenly felt so bad because she had been so mean to Lucy. With tears swirling in her eyes, she blinked hard to fight them back, feeling a mixture of regret and gratitude. "Thanks so much for this lead rope. I love it! Would you like to join us and be our friends? ” Lucy nodded cheerfully. Madison put her ann around Lucy's shoulders, both smiling. With applause and laughter echoing through the house, Lucy joined the other girls to enjoy the party.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. How do the speakers know each other?A. They are family members.B. They go to the same school.C. They teach at the same school.9. How has the man tried to reach his brother?A. He sent him a text.B. He went to his house.C. He left him a voicemail.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Which subject is difficult for the woman?A. Math. B. History. C. Chemistry.11. When can the woman have tutoring?A. On Tuesdays. B. On Thursdays. C. On Fridays.12. Who is in charge of the Gifted Program?A. Mr. Jennings. B. Mr. Hobart. C. Mrs. Lee.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What might the woman's job be?A. She's a diver.B. She's a lifeguard.C. She's a swimming instructor.14. Who called the ambulance?A. The woman. B. One of the students. C. The man's colleague.15. When did the ambulance arrive?A. Immediately.B. Ten minutes later.C. Twenty minutes later.16. How did the girl react when she awoke?A. She didn't know what happened.B. She went back in the pool.C. She cried.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who is making the announcement?A. The student government.B. The school newspaper.C. The football team.18. How many new teams are added this year?A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.19. What do the music club members do?A. They organize trips.B. They attend concerts.C. They have dancing nights.20. Why should a student join a campus group?A. To have friends.B. To make good grades.C. To keep up with world news.第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题海小题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。AStartup success stories to inspire you!FlipkartFlipkart is a widely known 6-。2筱（电子商务）website that provides a wide range of products. It delivers the ordered products right from the shop to your doorstep. Initially, Flipkart was a book market, but as it kept growing, it now sells almost everything. Its name currently comes in the top 5 global billion-dollar startups with a net cost（净价）of $11 billion according to the reports by Wall Street Journal.redBusLaunched in 2016, and in just five years, the company has grown dramatically. It works to improve the booking of road transport and hotels via the online medium. Its success is a result of an out-of-the-box idea from threee"%（企业家）一Charan, Phanindra, and Sudhakar whenPhanindra couldn't visit his home during a festival due to the unavailability of a bus ticket.ZomatoThe brand was launched in 2008, and in just 13 years, it has become one of the most known and globally popular food delivery and restaurant rating platforms. It cuiTently operates in 19 countries and covers 331,200 restaurants. Many don't know it was initially started as Foodiebay. com. The idea was so good that it gained recognition within two years of its launch in India and went on to attain global recognition in another two years.HestaBitThe company was a tech startup back in 2012 but has now become one of the leading mobile app, web app, and website development firms. The three founders, Dipanshu Upadhyay, Harshvardhan Lakhera, and Prashant Gautam, started the company back in their college days with a little uncertainty. However, since they moved ahead in time, they not only have expanded their business across the USA, the UK, and India, but have gained recognition from famous organizations.1. What's special about redBus?A. It is devoted to creating green technology.B. It was initially intended for college students.C. It was inspired by an unforgettable incident.D. It was founded earliest among the four startups.2 Which startup was accepted by people around the world in 2012?A. Flipkart.B. redBus.C. Zomato.D. Hestabit.3. What do the four startups have in common?A. They are known for delivery service.B. They are meant to make travel easier.C. They are intended to sell various goods.D. They are related to network technology.【答案】1. C2. C 3. DBMitsuhiro Iwamoto is a blind person who sailed non-stop across the Pacific Ocean. One of Mr. Iwamoto's friends says, “He feels the waves and he can sense the speed and angle of the winds to adjust the sails properly. The only thing Mr. Iwamoto can't do is see. So he teamed up with Doug Smith.In 2013, Mr. Iwamoto tried to sail across the Pacific. But after only five days at sea, his boat was hit by a whale. The boat sank, and he spent 11 hours floating in the sea in a life raft before he was rescued. When Mr. Smith learned the story of Mr. Iwamoto's defeat during his first attempt at crossing the Pacific, it had a big effect on him. He decided to join the trip not just to prove that they could do it, but also to collect funds for a public welfare foundation that bought medical insurance for poor children. He got in touch with Mr. Iwamoto. The two realized that they would make a good team.It took a lot of courage to make a second attempt after the failure. But Mr. Iwamoto was determined. He began to train for the trip. He skied, ran half-marathons and marathons, and took part in triathlons(races with swimming, biking, and running). Mr. Smith bought a 12-meter sailboat from local people. They took drinking water and enough food for 60 days. The sailboat had solar panels to keep the GPS and the satellite phone charged.On February 24, Mr. Iwamoto set out from San Diego, California on their 14,000-kilometer trip. Finally, around 9 a. m. on April 20 after sailing non-stop for 55 days, the two arrived in Iwaka, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, "People often say that the physical illness can't stop a person from making a difference, but I have to walk the walk to prove it, " Mr. Iwamoto said.4. What can be inferred about Doug Smith?A. He spent a lot of time in the ocean.B He had great skills in sailing the boat.C. He worked as a guide during the trip.D. He bought the insurance before the trip.5. Why did Doug Smith join the trip?A. To hunt whales.B. To raise money for charity.C. To rescue people lost in the ocean.D. To be in search of fame and fortune.6. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The preparations they made for the trip.B The support they received from local people.C. The equipment they bought for their training.D. The difficulty they encountered during the trip.7. What can we learn from this story?A. Never look down on underdogs.B. Actions speak louder than words.C. A friend in need is a friend indeed.D. Be the change you want to see in the world.【答案】4.C5. B 6. A 7. BcMany exceptional human skills, such as reading and mastering a musical instrument, require thousands of hours of practice and consistent cognitive effort. Popular scientific theories hold that cognitive effort is experienced as unpleasant and people try to avoid it whenever possible.However, there are many situations in everyday life in which people seem to exert themselves (努力)voluntarily, even if there is no obvious external reward. For example, many people enjoy solving Sudoku puzzles, students are often motivated by challenging intellectual tasks, and amateur pianists can spend hours striving for perfection without any external reward.It is based on these facts that researchers from the University of Vienna and the Technische Universitat Dresden critically questioned whether cognitive effort is always aversive(令 人嫌恶的) and sought to address this question in a current project of the Collaborative Research Center(SFB) 940.In the first experiment with 121 participants, the researchers used cardiovascular measurements (activity of the heart)to determine how hard people exerted themselves in cognitive tasks of varying difficulty levels. In one group, reward was directly determined by effort: if a person exerted more effort on difficult levels of the task, they received a higher reward than on easier levels in which they exerted little effort. In the control group, the reward was randomly assigned and was independent of how much effort someone invested. The total reward on offer was kept constant between groups, with only the contingency（可能性）between effort and