山西省长治市第四中学2023-2024学年高三上学期8月月考英语试题.docx

20232024学年度高三年级8月月考英语卷考试时间：100分钟；总分：120分第一部分阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项A4 Study and Homework Apps for Android!BrainlyPrice：Free/$ 15 per 3 months/$24 per yearBrainly is a social network for learners. You sign up, ask questions, and get answers(usually). Additionally, you can browse the site, answer other people's questions, and help them out as well. They charge on a quarter basis ($15)or a yearly basis($24).ForestPrice: Free/Up to $1.99Forest is a different type of app. One of the biggest distractions during study is your smartphone. Forest helps put a stop to that. You open the app and a tree grows, The tree dies if you leave the app. Thus, there is a little motivation to leave the thing alone while you study or do homework.Google Play BooksPrice: Free app, book costs varyGoogle Play Books is an excellent source of learning material. Sometimes your textbook just isn*t enough and apps like this have plenty of additional resources. Books cost money obviously. However, you only pay for them once. Books are available offline on your smartphone or tablet.QuizletPrice: Free/$ 19.99 per yearQuizlet is one of the most popular flashcard apps for language learning. You can create flashcards play memory games, and even share flashcards with classmates. It also supports 18 languages for about any subject or topic. The free version should work just fine for simple uses, though. The premium version costs $19.99 per year, which isn't expensive for a study aid.1. What is special about Forest?A. It helps keep you focused.B. It answers your questions.C. It provides textbooks for your study.D. It motivates you to plant more trees.2. Which app can you choose to learn languages?A. Brainy. B. Forest. C. Google Play Book. D. Quizlet.3. What do these apps have in mon?A. They have no advertisements.B They charge for some services.C. They have enough learning resources.D. They are designed to do homework quickly.Researchers concerned with space exploration say they have discovered new evidence that Mars once had a large northern ocean. The discovery adds to existing evidence that the ancient Mars had the right conditions to possibly support some form of life.Today, any water on Mars is believed to be in the form of ice because of the planefs extremely cold desert temperatures. But there is a rich amount of evidence suggesting that rivers, lakes and even oceans once existed on Mars. A study by the American space agency NASA suggested that about 4.3 billion years ago, Mars likely had an ocean that covered nearly half of Mars' northern hemisphere（半 球）.Another NASAsupported study guessed that about 3 billion years ago, the climate in much of the planefs northern hemisphere was very similar to today's Earth. The study noted that at that time, Mars likely had a much thicker atmosphere than today and had an active northern ocean.Two American researchers recently released a set of maps to provide new environmental evidence of a large ancient ocean on Mars5 lowlying northern hemisphere. The team collected data from satellite images and photos of Mars. They then bined them to create maps of the planefs northern hemisphere. Using the maps, the researchers were able to piece together evidence of shorelines that sat at the edge of a huge body of water about 3.5 billion years ago.The researchers published their findings in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets. Benjamin Cardenas, an assistant professor at The Penn State University, was a co writer of the study. He said the study's findings showed the possible ocean in that area of Mars was changeable and interesting. "It was dynamic （动态 的）.The sea level rose significantly,9, he said. "Rocks were being deposited （沉积）along its basins at a fast rate.There was a lot of change happening here. "Besides, Cardenas suggested the new study also provided useful information on Mars' ancient climate and developmental history. "Based on these findings, we know there had to have been a period when it was warm enough and the atmosphere was thick enough to support this much liquid water at one time, “ he said.4. How does the author develop paragraph 2?A. By drawing parisons.B. By giving examples.C. By listing figures.D. By asking questions.5. . What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the researchers? A. How they found the evidence. B. Where they created maps. C. Why they studied satellites.D. When they landed on Mars.6. What did the new study find about Mars?A. It must have been always warm. B. It might have had an active ocean.C. The climate and sea level were unchangeable.D. The atmosphere was too thin to support water.7. Which section of a magazine is the text most probably taken from?A. Science. B. Photography. C. Literature. D. Farming.CAs a mother and a professional working full time, I spent all of my 30s saying yes. Saying yes to things I wanted to do, but a lot of the time saying yes to things I disliked. This was a peoplepleasing technique that would affect people's opinion of me: the woman who could do it all, so that I can obtain a nice fame in their mind.Little did I know that I was also developing an autoimmune（自身免疫的）disease, which I have to believe was my body's way of telling me to slow down. I had severely swollen joints and brain fog butI pushed through so that I could look in the mirror at the end of the day and feel “acplished”. The only things I was acplishing were bad health and bed habits.And then a series of events changed everything: serious medical issues and losing my job. It took all that to help me see how intensely burnt out I was. I spent a lot of time thinking about where I had to be next instead of being present in the moment. But now, I wake up each day knowing that everything on my schedule has been purposefully agreed to.Looking back, I had the capability to suffer the pressure to say yes. I also felt it necessary to say yes, from driving people to the airport to seeing family every Friday night. I always wanted to solve everyone's problems and offered sound and immediate solutions. It was one big “yes” to everything.I was everyone's cheerleader, but forgot how to cheer for myself along the way. But saying no is being my own cheerleader. And it's not saying no to caring for family and friends. Instead, it's a minor change in mindset, taking a pause before automatically agreeing. I take a breath, do a quick count of my energy and ability before jumping in.8. Why did the author say yes to things she disliked?A. To please her boss.B. To prove her profession.C. To push herself to the limit. D. To earn herself a good reputation.9. How did the author deal with the changes in her body?A She got rid of bad habits.B. She thought little of them.C. She slowed down her life pace.D. She paid more attention to her health.10. Which word can best describe the author?A. Purposeful. B. Stubborn. C. Reflective.D. Encouraging.11. What will the author do before saying yes?A. Find a cheerleader.B. Evaluate her situation.C. Breathe in some fresh air. D. Seek help from her fi*iends.DLynda Doughty, a marine biologist, developed a passion for marine wildlife during her childhood. Growing up along the coast of Maine, she witnessed the impact of human activity on marine mammals and she made it her life's work to protect them. "I feel this intense responsibility to help these animals, Lynda said. "And, really, this is what I was put on this Earth to do.”Harbor seals are among the most mon mammals found along the East Coast, and they face various threats to their wellbeing, including fishing net s and illegal feeding, chemical pollutants, as well as boat and propeller （螺旋桨）injuries.Earlier in her career, she worked for a marine mammal emergency response organization that eventually closed due to lack of funding. To fill the gap left by the group, Lynda started her own nonprofit organization Marine Mammals of Maine in 2011. It has since provided response and medical care for more than 3,000 marine mammals.Lynda's team operates a 24hour hotline that responds to calls regarding marine mammals in danger. Their permit allows them to respond to mammals stranded （力勾浅）within 2,500 miles of the coastline, and her team only offers help if the mammal is in critical condition. Critically ill mammals are transported to Lynda9s center and nursed back to health. Seals typically require three or more months of professional care treatment before they are released back into the ocean.In addition to mammal rescues, Marine Mammals of Maine conducts important research to learn about marine mammal habitats and human impacts. Marine mammals can give us clues about the ocean's health, which ultimately affects human wellbeing as well. The organization also helps promote marine conservation among youth and the local munity. In addition, they instruct the public on what to do, and what not to do, when encountering wild species like harbor seals.12. What do Lynda's words mean?A. She was born along the coast of Maine.B She ignored the impact of human activity.C. She did her work with a sense of mission.D. She protected marine wildlife at a young age.13. Why did Lynda set up Marine Mammals of Maine in 2011?A. To earn more money.B To replace the group.C. To make the group a nonprofit organization.D. To restart marine mammal emergency response.14. What can we learn about Lynda's team from paragraph 4?A. It only treats critically ill seals.B. It rescues marine mammals in danger.C. It protects all endangered marine mammals.D. It stops people from fishing marine mammals.15. What's the purpose of paragraph 5?A. To state younger generations need to be instructed.B. To stress the severe situations that marine life faces.C. To mention other social contributions of Lynda's team.D. To show humans have a great impact on marine mammals.第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）从短文后的选项中选出最佳选项，有两项为多余选项How to Survive a Lightning Strike?According to the National Weather Service, almost twothirds of lightning accidents occur as people enjoy leisure activities outdoors. _16 Here's how to stay safe when you're enjoying summer outdoors.Keep an eye on the sky_17 Thunderstorms usually occur in the afternoon or evening. Start your hike in the morning, and finish up by noon if the forecast indicates bad weather ahead. If the forecast calls for periodic storms throughout the day, make a smart choice and consider giving up the trip. _18Before you head out for hiking, check maps to locate visitor centers, campground buildings, or rest areas along your route. Once you hear thunder, see lightning, or sense that a storm is approaching, don't hesitate to use your plan. Hikers are strongly advised to watch continually fbr the nearest shelter. _19_.Know the storm's distanceCount the seconds between the flash and the following sound of thunder. Divide the number of seconds by five to calculate the number of miles between you and the storm. For example, if the number of seconds is 30, then the distance in between equals six miles, and find shelter immediately. _20 just remember that you can hear thunder at a distance of 10 miles.A. Make a safety planB Check the weather forecast aheadC. If this simple math is still confusingD. If you get indoors as soon as possibleE. People are struck while camping, hiking or boatingF. Staying calm will help you avoid meeting further dangersG. Car campers can stay in the vehicles when no other shelter is available 第二部分语言运用(共两节满分30分)第一节完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)Are you ready to lend a hand to others in your life? It's a reality that many of us find ourselves too busy to _21 _much time, money and energy to do a good deed. It9s the _22 _with me.Most of my days I am as _23 _as a bee. My daughter is only 10 and my husband work full time. When I'm not writing at my desk, I'm cooking, cleaning, paying _24 _as well as taking my daughter to and from school. Like millions of housewives, Tm short on time and _25 _with spending.But all _26 _as I got an idea from my daughter to set my gooddeedaday goal. We had _27 _a girl in Egypt and gave away our used clothing to her from time to time. My daughter was crazy about charity and wanted me to do _28 so I started my Simple Deed project. When I stepped out, I looked for possible acts of _29 One day, I _30 _some rubbish on the playground. Another day, I _31 _an old blind man at the subway station across the waiting line. Sometimes, I _32 _had to go out of my way to find something kind to do. I could only hope I was one of the _33 _examples to others.After a few days, though, I felt almost proud of my simple deeds. I was fitting them into our busy life in a way that _34 _me. And even though most of what I'd done was small potatoes, somehow I knew I was making a difference, which also _35 _every single day of mine.21. A. reduce B. focus C. debate D. spend22. A.equalB.general C. sameD. right23. A.busyB.proudC.curiousD. polite24. A.errorsB.toysC.bills D.contents25. A. graceful B. particular C. outstanding D. careful26. A.trapped B. changed C. advanced D. continued27. A.impressedB. supportedC. praised D. affected28. A.more B.less C. nothing D. little29. A.honor B.courage C. trust D. kindness30. A.set up B.signed up C.made up D. picked up31. A.requestedB. waved C.guided D. struggled32. A.even B.however C.still D. therefore33. A.confusingB. inspiringC.easygoingD.satisfying34. A.designedB. contactedC.suited D.admired35. A.weakenedB. brightenedC. stood D. shortened第二节 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。When the winter approaches, tanghulu, a traditional Chinese snack can be found on the street corner in northern China. Since the ancient times, it _36_ (be) very popular with natives, especially children.Tanghulu is _37_ (mon) made of haws (山楂)，which are rich in vitamin C and are known _38_ (have) traditional Chinese medicine properties. According to a legend, 800 years ago, one of the emperor's _39_ (wife) was sick and had _40 _poor appetite. The doctor suggested that she eat 10 haws _41_ (boil) with sugar before dinner. She recovered within two weeks. Later, the prescription was passed on_ 42_ ordinary people. People put haws on a stick, dipped them in hot sugar syrup （糖浆）and dried. The syrup finally turned into a solid coating, like crystal on the surface of haws. That is _43_ they are also called bingtanghulu._ 44_ origin story says that the very first tanghulu only had two haws: a small one on the top and a big one below, making it resemble a hulu, a bringer of good luck.With sour haws and sweet sugar, the taste of tanghulu is a bination of flavors, which often _45_ （remind） people of their happy childhoods.第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）