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1、公众号：高中试卷君学科网（北京）股份有限公司乌鲁木齐市高级中学 2023-2024 学年乌鲁木齐市高级中学 2023-2024 学年高三上学期 12 月月考 英语试题高三上学期 12 月月考 英语试题总分 120 分 考试时间 120 分钟总分 120 分 考试时间 120 分钟一、阅读理解（共 40 分）一、阅读理解（共 40 分）During my third year of university,I spent six months studying in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil.Many are worried about travelling to Rio but

2、 I promise,it is worth a visit.Now I want to share my top recommendations(推荐)for experiencing Rio less as a tourist but more like a native Brazilian.Pedra BonitaRio is full of hiking routes,and some Brazilians love to spend an afternoon hiking.My favorite route of all has to be Pedra Bonita.Pedra Bo

3、nita involves a steep climb of about an hour through tall trees,and I admit it is difficult in Rios heat,but you are rewarded at the top with a wonderful view of the city,standing high above the green landscape and blue sea below.Mureta da UrcaOne thing you are sure to find in Rio is an amazing suns

4、et,but a lot of the best spots tend to be full of tourists.In my opinion,Mureta da Urca is the most relaxing place to watch the sun set over the silver sea,with the figure of Christ the Redeemer standing tall in the background.Pedra do SalPedra do Sal is a historical area in the city centre and on M

5、onday nights it is brought to life by the sound of samba.Hundreds of people gather in the street,food and drink stalls are set up and it becomes a giant street party with everyone enjoying the happy sound of live samba!PicanhaIf there were one Brazilian food I could bring back to the UK,it would be

6、picanha.It is the tastiest cut of steak I have ever tasted,served alongside rice and 公众号：高中试卷君学科网（北京）股份有限公司beans.1The writer once went to Rio de Janeiro to _.Astay there as a tourist for six monthsBstudy as a short-time international studentClive as a native BrazilianDlearn how to be a native Brazil

7、ian2Which of the following is probably the favorite of body-builders?APedra Bonita.BMureta da Urca.CPedra do Sal.DPicanha.3What can you enjoy in Pedra do Sal?AA wonderful view of the city.BAn amazing sunset.CA giant street party.DA nice Brazilian food.Its late at night,the weather is bad,and youre h

8、ungry.Your favorite restaurant is a mile away,but you dont want to leave the house,and you dont want to pay a$5 delivery fee and a tip for a$10 meal.So,what can you do?Back in the old days,you would have to go in the rain or learned to plan ahead.But those days are coming to an end,at least in Washi

9、ngton DCAbout 20 knee-high robots recently have appeared on the sidewalks of the nations capital,and theyre out to bring takeout food from restaurants to hungry customers at homewhile keeping the delivery cost to just a dollar.Each of the robots seems like a box on sixwheels,and drives at an average

10、 speed of 4 miles per hour.It has lights and a tall and bright orange flag to make it more noticeable on the sidewalk.The robot relies on artificial intelligence technology that draws input from 公众号：高中试卷君学科网（北京）股份有限公司nine cameras,GPS and sensors.The cameras recognize a lotincluding traffic lights,cr

11、osswalks and stop signs.If a robot finds itself in a situation it doesnt understand,all the machine has to do is send a call for help.Then a human operator in a remote control center can look through the cameras and figure out the best action to take.That camera also provides security.If someone tri

12、es to steal the robot,for example,the cameras can photograph the thief.Law-makers in Washington DC,Virginia,Florida and Idaho have already started to make such self-driving robots legal on the sidewalks.Other states have also expressed interest.“Robots like these will complete deliveries that normal

13、ly wouldnt have been placed with the human-based delivery options of the past,”one of the law-makers says,“But we have to be sure that they are not going to put people out of jobs.”4How much should you pay for a$10 meal delivered by robots?A$10.B$1l.C$15.D$17.5Which paragraph mainly focuses on the r

14、obots appearances?AParagraph 3.BParagraph 4.CParagraph 5.DParagraph 6.6What are the law-makers worried about?AThe robots reliability.BThe safety of the passers-by.CThe high delivery costs.DThe possible unemployment.7In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?ATechnology.BAdvertisement.CLaw

15、.DPolitics.Would it surprise you to learn that the vast majority of adultsaround 75 percenttell up to two lies every day?What this suggests then is that youve probably told a lie or two in the past 24 hours and chances are youve also been 公众号：高中试卷君学科网（北京）股份有限公司lied to.Before you start protesting you

16、r innocence or confronting loved ones and colleagues,though,its worth noting that the bulk of these lies fall into the“hardly worth mentioning”category.Think little white lies such as attempting to spare someones feelings or gently twisting the facts to avoid looking-bad.People tell lies for a varie

17、ty of reasons.Less than 12 percent of lies can be categorized as“big lies”and these are usually the ones that really matter.An example of a big lie,according to the studys authors,would be saying“I love you”without being sincere.So,are there any body language giveaways that can help“out”someone whos

18、 lying?Back in 2015,University of Michigan researchers identified some common behaviors among liars,including frowning or grimacing(扮 怪 相),looking directly at the questioner in a bid to appear trustworthy,and overcompensating by gesturing with both hands.A more recent study found that liars may unco

19、nsciously mimic the body language of those around them while their brains are otherwise engaged in telling lies.However,to establish a connection with a new person,that will make them feel that there is something about you that they like.Its also worth looking out for the“eye dart”:when we glance to

20、 the left,were attempting to recall facts and events;when we look to the right,were thinking more creatively.Vocal factors can offer a good clue,too.People who are being deliberately dishonest or who lack certainty in what theyre sayingtend to speak slower and place less emphasis on the middle of wo

21、rds.Its important to remember though that none of these pointers offer undeniable evidence that youre dealing with a liar.After all,some people just grimace(做鬼脸)more or speak slower than others.8 Which of the following lies are NOT categorized as“hardly worth mentioning”?A“I love your new haircut.”B

22、“I am so into you.”(said coldly)公众号：高中试卷君学科网（北京）股份有限公司C“Relax.It makes no difference to me.”D“My train was cancelled”instead of“I overslept and missed my train”.9How does a liars body language give away himself?AHe looks directly at the questioner to show his trust in him.BHe keeps glancing to the l

23、eft from time to time when he talks.CHe unintentionally repeats the gesture made by the person he talks to.DHe speaks slower and emphasizes the middle of the words less.10The underlined word“mimic”in the third paragraph means _.AaffectBignoreCmirrorDmix11Whats the best title for the text?AHow to dea

24、l with a liar.BHow to tell white lies or big lies.CThe possible reasons of telling lies.DHow to tell if someone is lying to you.Its not just adults who have a thing or two to discuss with other people,babies too have their own social lives and enjoy group interaction,according to a world-first study

25、.The breakthrough study conducted by psychologist Professor Ben Bradley,at Charles Sturt University,could completely transform the way child-care centres are set up.In their study,the researchers examined groups of nine-month-old babies in New South Wales and Britain.And they came across astounding(

26、令人吃惊的)results.It was found that infants had“social brains”and focused not just on their mothers but on social life in groups as well.“They communicate with more than one baby at once,and show jealousy and generousness,”said Professor Bradley.公众号：高中试卷君学科网（北京）股份有限公司He added,“They develop their own mea

27、nings through group interaction,they notice if a group member is behaving differently and they take on roles,such as leaders and followers.”“A baby who has a depressed mother tends to be withdrawn(内 向 的),but put that same baby in a group of its peers(同龄人)and they behave and interact like any other b

28、aby.”It was the first all-baby group study ever to be conducted.“Most studies of babies concentrate on the infant-mother relationship,assuming that is the single foundation for mental health,but babies are constantly involved with groups of people other than their mothers,fathers,siblings,grandparen

29、ts and those taking care.Therefore,the mother-baby approach needs to be combined with a group approach,”said Bradley.Phoebe Christison,a child-care worker at Camperdown Sunshine Bubs in Sydneys inner west,said she often noticed what appeared to be emotional attachments developed between toddlers.She

30、 said,“Joel（1 ）months)and Isabella（2 ）months)always like to hold hands when they sit in their high chairs and eat.And babies definitely show jealousy.They push and touch each other,and copy what the other is doing.”12Which of the following statements about the study is TRUE?AIts the first study to l

31、ook at all-baby groups.BIt divides babies according to their personalities.CIts aim is to change the way of child care.DIts results are hard to believe.13A baby who has a depressed mother _.Atends to be a followerBalso enjoys group interactionChas poor social abilityDpays more attention to its mothe

32、r公众号：高中试卷君学科网（北京）股份有限公司14What can be inferred from the result of this study?ATheres no need of child-care centers at all.BBabies are affected by groups more than by their mothers.CAdults should include babies when having social activities.DThe normal infant-mother bond alone isnt enough for the good

33、 mental health for babies.15The underlined word“toddlers”in Paragraph 8 can be replaced by“_”.AadultsBinfantsCpeersDgroups二、七选五（共 10 分）二、七选五（共 10 分）Do you constantly use the computer,whether for learning or entertainment?Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health,but here are some ways

34、 to protect yourself from the radiation.16 Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A,which helps reduce radiation.17 It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate(辐射过滤板)in front of your computer screen.Be sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer

35、as these may reflect some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health.18 The brighter the screen is,the higher the radiation will be.You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti(仙人掌)near your computer to prevent radiation.Make sure you take measures to prot

36、ect your skin before sitting in front of the computer.19 Whats more,wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70%of the radiation.公众号：高中试卷君学科网（北京）股份有限公司 20 An old computer in general has one to two times more radiation released than the new one within the same distance.AAnd adj

37、ust the brightness of your computer screen.B It also helps our eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.CAnd adjust the sound level on your computer.DThe most efficient way is by drinking some coffee regularly.EIf possible,purchase a new computer instead of using an old co

38、mputer.FThe simplest way is by drinking two or three cups of green tea every day.GFor example,apply a face mask to protect yourself.三、完形填空（共 15 分）三、完形填空（共 15 分）Boxing is a popular sport that many people seem to be fascinated by.Newspapers,magazines and sports programmes on TV frequently 21 boxing ma

39、tches.Professional boxers earn a lot of money,and successful boxers are 22 as big heroes.It seems to me that some people,especially men,find it 23 because it is an aggressive sport.When they watch a boxing match,they can 24 the winning boxer,and this gives them the feeling of being a 25 themselves.I

40、t is a fact that many people have feelings of aggression from time to time,but they cannot show their 26 in their everyday lives.Watching a boxing match gives them an outlet for this aggression.However,there is a 27 side to boxing.It can be a very dangerous sport.Although boxers wear gloves during t

41、he fights,and amateur boxers 28 have to wear helmets,there have frequently been accidents in both professional and amateur boxing,sometimes with 29 consequences.Boxers have 公众号：高中试卷君学科网（北京）股份有限公司suffered from head injuries,and occasionally,fighters have even been killed as a result of being knocked

42、out in the 30 .Furthermore,studies have shown that there are often long-term effects of boxing,in the form of serious brain 31 ,even if a boxer has never been knocked out.I am personally not at all in 32 of aggressive sports like boxing.I think it would be better if less time was 33 to aggressive sp

43、orts on TV,and we welcomed more men and women from non-aggressive sports as our heroes and heroines in our society.I believe that the world is aggressive enough already!Of course,people like 34 sports,and so do I,but I think that 35 other people in an aggressive way is not something that should be r

44、egarded as a sport.21AbroadcastBcoverChostDdesign22AkeptBindividualizedCthoughtDtreated23AappealingBsubjectiveCviolentDchallenging24Apick upBbelieve inCidentify withDlong for25AwinnerBspectatorCinspectorDtrainer26AambitionBaggressionCenergyDstrength27ApositiveBindifferentCdeadlyDnegative28Aotherwise

45、BsomehowCevenDbarely29AdramaticBeye-catchingCemotionalDspecial30AcourtBringCpitchDyard31AlossBdrainCdamageDdisorder32AfavourBprocessCchargeDpower33AshiftedBtransformedCgivenDdelivered34Acompetitive BquietCcooperativeDregular35AinvadingBinsultingCteasingDhitting公众号：高中试卷君学科网（北京）股份有限公司四、用单词的适当形式完成短文（共

46、15 分）四、用单词的适当形式完成短文（共 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。You may not know the name John Smith Pemberton,but you must know the name of his 36 (invent):Coca-Cola.Pemberton was a US chemist.When he was wounded in the Civil War,he used medicine to ease the pain and gradually got 37 (addict)to it.T

47、o light the addiction,he created his own drink by 38 (use)leaves of coca and nuts of kola.He named 39 ，“Pembertons French Wine Coca”.In the same year,the local government passed a ban on alcohol.Pemberton had to change the recipe to remove the alcohol.In 1886,Pemberton invited Willis Venable to help

48、 him perfect his new recipe.They used carbonated water and finally invented a new drink.It had no alcohol 40 could still ease pain and clear the mind.Pemberton decided to sell it 41 a drink rather than a medicine.In 1887,Pemberton sold part of the stock of his company to Asa Candler,42 later created

49、 the Coca-Cola Company.Nowadays.Coca-Cola has become one of the most popular 43 (drink)in the world.The company only offers semi-finished products to partners and wont sell the 44 (origin)ingredients(成分).Its secret recipe was kept in the Sun Trust Bank in Atlanta for 86 years until the end of 2011.S

50、ince then,it 45 (keep)in the World of Coca-Cola center in Atlanta.五、建议信（共 15 分）五、建议信（共 15 分）46假设你是李华，你的英国网友 Jimmy 正尝试学习汉语，请你给他写封电子邮件，介绍一下汉语以及学习汉语的一些方法。要点如下：公众号：高中试卷君学科网（北京）股份有限公司1.汉语是世界的主要语言之一，现在越来越多的人开始学习汉语。2.由于汉语与其他语言的众多差异，很多外国人觉得汉语很难掌握。3.一些学习汉语的建议和方法。Dear Jimmy,_六、读后续写（共 25 分）六、读后续写（共 25 分）47阅读下面