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长沙市同升湖高级中学
2023届高三第二次月考英语试卷
时量120分钟 满分150分 命题人：英语教研组 审题人：
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Editor and reader. B. Husband and wife. C. Customer and salesperson.
2. What will the speakers probably do?
A. Search for the lake. B. Hike along the easy path. C. Climb up the mountain.
3. How much will the man receive from his father?
A. 400 yuan. B. 600 yuan. C. 800 yuan.
4. What does the man probably mean?
A. He wants to have a rest. B. He agrees to go to the cinema. C. He will have a basketball game.
5. Which tourist spot does the woman highly recommend?
A. The Great Wall. B. The Forbidden City. C. The Summer Palace.
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 至 7题。
6. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Features of Chinese food. B. A recipe for chicken soup. C. A local Chinese restaurant.
7. What does the man think of the dinner?
A. Oily. B. Light. C. Tasty.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How does the man often get to the office?
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By motorcycle.
9. How much time does Mary usually spend on her way to work?
A. 15 minutes. B. 20 minutes. C. 40 minutes.
10. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In an office. B. At a subway station. C. At the meeting room.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why did the woman make the mistake?
A. She was ill. B. She was forgetful. C. She was silly.
12. What is the woman worried about?
A. Simon's impression of her. B. The possibility of her dismissal. C. The company's potential losses.
13. What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. Make an apology. B. Forget about it. C. Find another job.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does the man plan to do?
A. Take a local trip. B. Visit the Stadium. C. Attend a winter camp.
15. Who once worked as a volunteer at this year's Winter Olympics?
A. Tom. B. Jack. C. Susan.
16. How does the woman feel about the invitation at first?
A. Curious. B. Hesitant. C. Uninterested.
17. Why does the woman change her mind in the end?
A. Because she can learn how to ski.
B. Because her friend will go there too.
C. Because they will save a lot of money.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What do we learn about Chunfen?
A. It dates back to 400 years ago.
B. It is the third term of the lunar calendar.
C. The day time is equal to the night time.
19. Why is Chunfen believed to be the ideal time for egg-standing?
A. Because spring is the season of luck.
B. Because the earth is in a balanced position.
C. Because people have a better sense of direction.
20. Why did people fly kites on Chunfen in ancient times?
A. To play with strings. B. To seek medical resources. C. To make wishes for good health.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Highest Mountains in the World
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant (休眠的) volcano, is the highest mountain in Africa. Its summit is 5,895 meters above sea level. Located in Tanzania, it is the largest free-standing mountain rise in the world, meaning it is not part of a mountain range. Kilimanjaro is made up of three volcanoes: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kibo is the summit of the mountain and the tallest of the three volcanic formations. While Mawenzi and Shira are extinct, Kibo is dormant and could possibly erupt again.
Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in Asia and the highest mountain in the world. Its summit is 8,848.86 meters above sea level. It is located in the Himalaya Mountain Range on the border of Nepal and China. The Chinese name is Chomolungma, which means “Mother Goddess of the World”. The Nepali name is Sagarmatha, which has various meanings.
Denali
Denali is the highest mountain in North America. Its summit is 6,193 meters above sea level. It is located in the USA, in the state of Alaska. “Denali” comes from Koyukon, a traditional native Alaskan language, and means “the tall one”. This name had been used for many generations and was used by early non-native researchers and naturalists. But in 1896, William A. Dickey, a prospector (探矿者), began calling Denali “Mount McKinley”, in honor of William McKinley, a presidential candidate at the time.
Mount Vinson
Mount Vinson is the highest mountain on Antarctica. Its summit is 5,140 meters above sea level. It is located in the summit plateau of Vinson Massif, near the base of the Palmer Peninsula in western Antarctica. Mount Vinson is part of the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains. It was spotted from the air by U.S. pilot Lincoln Ellsworth in 1935.
21. Why is Kibo the most dangerous one among the three volcanoes?
A. It is the highest of the three volcanoes.
B. It is covered with snow all through the year.
C. It is home to a great number of wild animals.
D. It is likely to erupt again sometimes in the future.
22. Which mountain stands between two countries?
A. Mount Kilimanjaro. B. Mount Everest. C. Denali. D. Mount Vinson.
23. Who was the first to discover Mount Vinson?
A. A Japanese. B. An Australian. C. A Frenchman. D. An American.
B
17-year-old Dasia Taylor was named one of the 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS), the nation’s most famous Science and math competition for high school seniors.
Dasia’s sutures (缝合线) work by changing color if the patients’ pH level changes, indicating an infection. pH is one of the most common parts of wound healing, Dasia said. It changes very quickly, so it’s one of the fastest ways to recognize infection.
So, she started experimenting with root vegetables. “I found that beet changed color at the perfect pH point,” says Taylor. “That’s perfect for an infected wound. And so, I was like, ‘Oh, okay. So beet(甜菜) is where it’s at’.” Beet provided the perfect dye for her invention, changing from bright red to dark purple when a surgical wound becomes infected. After more than a year of research, Taylor is working on getting her sutures patented.
She imagines these sutures being used in developing countries where they can save lives and money. “The goal of my project is to reduce the number of deadly surgical site infections in developing countries because developing countries suffer from the most number of deaths due to surgical site infections,” she said. “I was like there is no way that that should be happening. The equity part of my brain and all the work that I do around equity was like ‘That shouldn’t be happening. They should have the resources to save their citizens in their country.’ So, my goal is to work on that and make sure that it can actually discover those types of infections and stuff.” After graduation, Dasia hopes to attend Howard University, study political science and finally become a lawyer.
24. How can a patient quickly know if a wound is infected?
A. By observing the pH test paper. B. Through the doctors’ examination.
C. By looking at sutures’ color changing. D. By observing how the wound changes.
25. What did Dasia discover in her experiment?
A. Beet has the same pH level. B. Beet can change color at different times.
C. Beet therapy is good for wound healing. D. Beet can be used to help her with the invention.
26. What can we learn about Dasia?
A. She has won the invention patent.
B. She became the winner of the Regeneron STS.
C. She made contributions to surgical infection recognition.
D. She helped save lots of lives and money in developing countries.
27. What will Dasia’s future career probably involve?
A. Medical and health work. B. Medical device development.
C. Something about the legal aid. D. Medical and science research.
C
Apples have always played a significant yet diverse role in history. Today apples continue to astonish in medicine, with headlines reporting that an apple a day really does have health benefits. In 2013, researchers in Oxford suggested that prescribing (开处方) either an apple a day or a statin (a drug used to lower cholesterol (胆固醇)) seemed to be equally successful at preventing heart attacks and strokes in people over the age of 50.
EPIC study, one of the biggest studies of its kind, involves half a million people and looks at the effects of eating fruit and vegetables on disease. Participants consuming at least eight portions a day had an astonishing 22% lower risk of heart disease, and risks of some cancers were slightly reduced. However, other cancers were unaffected, and there was no real effect on diabetes.
How might the humble apple be declaring war on heart disease and cancer, two of our biggest killers? The answer might lie in polyphenols (多酚) in apples, which is useful for protecting the fruit from disease and also giving it color and flavor. They are known to have strong antioxidant (抗氧化剂), and may also protect by reducing blood stickiness and cholesterol levels.
Several studies also show a reduction in blood pressure when more fruit and vegetables are eaten. Furthermore, apples contain a fibre called pectin (果胶) which sticks to cholesterol and glucose (葡萄糖) in the gut (肠道), slowing their absorption. What is clear is that the apple is a complex mix of components, working together for the good of our health. Trying to make do with antioxidant vitamin tablets just isn’t good enough, as shown by scientists in the Heart Protection Study.
But can we eat enough apples a day to keep the doctor away? Eating too many may not be a good idea, especially with a risk of lasting exposure to low levels of pesticide. Some people are even allergic to apples, and they can wear away outer layer of tooth. The Department of Health’s advice to consume ‘5-a-day’ (including both fruit and vegetables) might be a realistic starting point.
28. Which of the following do the researchers most probably agree with?
A. People suffering strokes can be cured by eating apples.
B. Apples can replace medicine in some cases.
C. Eating apples works well on all participants.
D. Apples have been changing our life.
29. Why are polyphenols and pectin mentioned in the text?
A. To provide examples. B. To give advice on health.
C. To clarify how apples work. D. To tell what apples contain.
30. What can be inferred from the text?
A. An apple a day isn’t a cure-all.
B. Apples are not easy to digest.
C. Apples have limited benefits for young people.
D. Apples have better effects on keeping fit than vegetables.
31. Where is the text most likely from?
A. A nursing paper. B. A biology textbook.
C. A diet brochure. D. A science magazine.
D
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center mapped brain changes after a year of aerobic(有氧的) workouts and uncovered a potentially significant process: Exercise increases blood flow into two key areas of the brain associated with memory.
The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, showed this blood flow can help even older people with memory issues improve cognition, a finding that could guide future Alzheimer's disease research, according to UT Southwestern Medical Center.
In the study researchers followed 30 participants who were 60 or older and had memory problems. Half experienced a year of aerobic exercise while the other half did stretches. "We've shown that even when your memory starts to fade, you can still do something about it by adding aerobic exercise to your lifestyle," said Binu Thomas, a senior research scientist of UT Southwestern Medical Center who led the study. "The aerobic exercise group showed a 47% improvement in some memory scores after a year; the other group showed slight change. Brain imaging of the aerobic exercise group, taken while at rest at the beginning and end of the study, showed increased blood flew into the specific brain areas that played important roles in memory function."
Many teams across the world are trying to determine if aerobic exercise might fight memory loss. Evidence is growing that it could at least play a small role in delaying or reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease. For example, a 2018 study showed that people with lower fitness levels experienced faster retrogression of vital nerve fibers in the brain called white matter related to memory.
"Blood flow in the brain connected with memory improvement is still a part of the puzzle, and we need to continue piecing it together," Thomas says. "But we've seen enough date to know that starting a fitness program can have lifelong benefits for our brains as well as our hearts."
32. What is the study mainly about?
A. Old people have memory issues. B. Exercise improves memory.
C. Aerobic workouts benefit mental health. D. Alzheimer's disease can be cured.
33. What happened to participants after one-year aerobic exercise?
A. Earlier memories were refreshed. B. Memory scores showed very small change.
C. Brain imaging remained the same. D. More blood flew into memory-related areas.
34. What does the underlined word “retrogression” mean in the fourth paragraph?
A. Growth. B. Recovery. C. Decline. D. Extension.
35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Further research work requires doing. B. More people experience memory loss.
C. Mystery of brain blood flow has been solved. D. Signs of memory loss can be discovered earlier.
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。
Reading is essential but how can one choose the right books to read and where can one find them? A few famous people may give you some helpful tips.
Read books from past eras.
36 Otherwise, you'd be "completely dependent on the prejudices and fashions of your times," just as Alert Einstein put it. "Somebody who reads only newspapers and books of contemporary authors looks to me like an extremely near-sighted person who dislikes eyeglasses," he said.
37
Reading too wide a variety in too short a time would keep the teachings from leaving a lasting impression on you. Seneca the Younger, a first-century Roman philosopher, suggested that "you must linger (流连) among a limited number of master thinkers, and digest their works, if you would obtain ideas which shall win firm hold in your mind."
Shop at secondhand bookstores.
Virginia Woolf believed the works in secondhand bookstores have an attraction which the usual volumes of the library lack. Browsing through these books gives you the chance to run into something that wouldn't have risen to the attention of librarians and booksellers. 38
Check out authors' reading lists.
In his 1940 guide How to Read a Book, American philosopher Mortimer J. Adler talked about low to choose books. He attached importance to those that other authors consider worth reading.
39 Mortimer wrote that "one way to understand them is to read the books they read."
Make the final decision by yourself.
40 It's you yourself who should choose what, how and when to read. Theodore Roosevelt recommended choosing books on subjects that interest you and letting your mood guide you to your next great read.
A. Interest is the best teacher.
B. Great authors are great readers.
C. Leave some room for older works.
D. Learn more about those great authors.
E. Don't jump too quickly from book to book.
F. There's no "best books" list that everyone should follow.
G. Usually they are much more selective in organizing their collections than secondhand book owners.
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佳选项。
When the Southeast Asian city-state went into a lockdown(封锁) in April to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Chua and Hung, who co-own Beng Who Cooks, took to delivering food — free of charge — to anyone who couldn’t 41 it.
Chua says the idea was 42 by a friend who told him about seeing an elderly man begging for money in a coffee shop; the friend asked Chua if they could do 43 to help. Just hours later, Chua and Hung shared a 44 on the Facebook, telling Singaporeans to reach out if they needed a 45 meal, with a promise to not ask any questions. They were soon 46 with requests.
Chua and Hung 47 roughly $6,000 of their personal funds for the cause, while Chua’s friend — the one who had raised the initial 48 about food access during the pandemic — donated $5,000 more. When lockdown measures 49 , Chua estimates that they gave away around 2,500 meals.
Life has largely returned to 50 in Singapore, where COVID-19 is currently under control. Beng Who Cooks has stopped its deliveries, and Chua and Hung have shut the food stall(货摊) to focus on a new 51 : opening a restaurant. 52 their work during lockdown gave new meaning to goodwill, which accountants, when determining the full 53 of a business, describe as an intangible(无形的) asset. This was not about 54 . “I don’t want to see kids or families go 55 ,” Chua says.
41. A. afford B. sell C. cook D. find
42. A. researched B. recalled C. realized D. reminded
43. A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
44. A. message B. report C. notice D. news
45. A. cheap B. expensive C. free D. special
46. A. covered B. impressed C. worried D. flooded
47. A. make up B. put up C. take up D. bring up
48. A. concern B. request C. thought D. demand
49. A. strengthened B. promoted C. eased D. informed
50. A. serious B. different C. normal D. tough
51. A. career B. journey C. choice D. factor
52. A. But B. Therefore C. Besides D. Otherwise
53. A. meaning B. secret C. value D. profit
54. A. wealth B. knowledge C. project D. business
55. A. mad B. hungry C. poor D. homeless
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。
It was Dragon boat day. Shiny white tents lined the waterfront, 56________ (provide) shade and refreshments for Dragon Boat paddlers(桨手) from all over California, 57_______ gathered around the Castaic Lake for a festive competition.
Giggling kids raced cheerfully along the lakeside beach, 58__________ their parents enjoying the shady picnic areas under the trees along the shore. “It’s a great day out.” said Paul Lin, co-founder for Castaic’s own Dragon Eyes team.
Dragon boat racing has been going on for thousands of years in China, 59__________ (initial) in honor of the Chinese water dragon deity(神) in an effort to call down rain 60_________ avoid misfortune and disaster.
In the race, a drummer 61__________ (use) a large traditional wooden drum to keep the paddlers on beat, while a steersman in the back keeps them in the lane.
Li said a friend got him 62_________ (involve)in dragon boat racing over a decade ago. In 2018, they 63_________ (decide) to host their own festival. “There’s something really special to be learned from our dragon boat motto: ‘One Boat, One Beat,’” he said, “Paddlers come from all walks of life and that kind of 64_________ (close) with people is nowhere to be seen.”
“We really want to help expand awareness and grow the sports,” Lin said. “We’re hoping one day it’ll become 65__________ Olympic sport.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华。你的外国朋友 David 最近选修了中文课程。他来信向你咨询学好中文的
方法。请你写一封回信，内容包括：
1．提出建议；
2．表达祝愿。
注意：
1．写作词数应为 80 左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
My teenage son, Jordan, always complained about having to be home earlier than all his friends. He would tell me that he was already seventeen, but still had a curfew(宵禁). He believed he was practically an adult. I pointed out that he was not an adult as he was still in high school.
“You don’t trust me!” he yelled. Before I continued, he rolled his eyes, slammed the door and walked away. I sighed. How could I make Jordan see that I only wanted to keep him safe?
I decided to go for a walk, hoping the December air would clear my head. I opened the front door and nearly stepped on her: a small black cat, just like a meatball. “Hi, Meatball,” I said, bringing her into my arms. I walked back in, touching her neck gently. Meatball seemed happy enough to come in the house, but after an hour or two, she sat by the door, meowing to go back outside.
“Why won’t she just stay in with us all the time?” Nathan, my youngest son asked.
I explained to him that she was happy here but she liked being able to come and go as she pleased.
“That must be nice,” Jordan muttered from the other room, complaining why the cat, not him, could come and go. He even asked me to give Meatball a curfew.
Meatball became a regular.
One night, temperatures were unusually low. Meatball stood at the door, meowing to go outside.
I shook my head at her, afraid that she might freeze to death. She stared at me and meowed again. I patted her head, “I know you’re not happy, but it’s for your own good.”
“Mom’s not being mean to you,” Nathan told the cat. “She’s just trying to keep you from turning into a frozen meatball.” We both laughed at his joke.
The next morning, I couldn’t find Meatball. I asked the kids if anyone had seen her.
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。
Paragraph 1：Jordan nodded, “ I let her out last night.”____________________________________________________
Paragraph 2：As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat._____________________________________________________________________________________________
长沙市同升湖高级中学
2023届高三第二次月考英语试卷参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分，1.5分每题）
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. B 10. A
11. A 12. B 13. A 14. B 15. B 16. C 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. C
第二部分 阅读
第一节（满分37.5，2.5分每题）
21-25DBDCD 26-30CCBCA 31-35DBDCA
第二节（满分12.5分，2.5分每题）
36-40 CEGBF
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：
41-45ADBAC 46-50DBACC 51-55AACDB
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56.providing 57.who 58.with 59.initially 60.and 61.uses 62.involved 63. decided 64.closeness 65.an
第四部分
写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
Writing1:(1)
Dear David,
I’m thrilled to know you’re learning Chinese! It’s normal to feel a bit anxious at first, but it
will soon pass. Here are some suggestions.
First, read aloud little poems. Chinese is a beautiful language, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy its
rhyme and rhythm. Second, try to communicate often. You may find a Chinese friend with similar
interests. That way, you will feel more relaxed and comfortable. Last, use websites of Chinese media,
China Daily or CGTN, for example, where you’ll find sufficient quality learning resources. By
immerging yourself in it, you’ll soon have a deeper insight and eventually be eager to learn more.
The Great Wall was not built in one day. I’m sure your constant efforts will be rewarded. Go
for it, David! (125 words)
Yours sincerely, Li hua
(2)Dear David,
I’m delighted to learn that you’ve started learning Chinese! To help you have a better command
of Chinese, I’m writing to share with you some practical suggestions, just for your reference.
With proper guidance and enough practice, you’re bound to learn Chinese well. To begin with,
it is advisable that you regularly watch some Chinese learning programmes, which will expose you
to an authentic learning atmosphere and will help you develop a better understanding of Chinese
culture. Secondly, you’d better make some Chinese friends and communicate with them as much as
possible. With frequent communication in real life, you’ll eventually improve your oral Chinese and
feel more confident.
Hopefully my tips above can be of some help. Wish you every success. (121 words)
Yours sincerely, Li hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
Writing2:
Jordan nodded,. “I let her out last night.”My mouth dropped open. “She was outside all night?” I was so furious,.. “It was freezing and She could die!” Jordan choked back his words,stunned. I grabbed my coat and rushed outside.Jordan followed, fear welling up in his eyes.Several minutes later,the poor thing was found ,shaking and curling into a tiny ball. I picked her up ,unsure whether she was alive or dead.Jordan was scared,. “We need a vet! Now1
As I drove to the animal hospital,Jordan sat in the back ,holding Meatball inside his coat.I could hear him talking to the cat,apologizing repeatedly. Luckily,the vet saved Meatball.Seeing her eyes open,Jordan stroked her head,all tears.Then,surprisingly,he turned to me .He apologized for what he had done.. “I know you just want to keep safe ,”he murmured .I felt a lump in my throat.He rubbed Meatball’s back,. “Looks like we are both going to observe the curfew.It’s for our own good.”
长沙市同升湖高级中学
2023届高三第二次月考英语试卷
时量120分钟 满分150分 命题人：英语教研组 审题人：
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Editor and reader. B. Husband and wife. C. Customer and salesperson.
2. What will the speakers probably do?
A. Search for the lake. B. Hike along the easy path. C. Climb up the mountain.
3. How much will the man receive from his father?
A. 400 yuan. B. 600 yuan. C. 800 yuan.
4. What does the man probably mean?
A. He wants to have a rest. B. He agrees to go to the cinema. C. He will have a basketball game.
5. Which tourist spot does the woman highly recommend?
A. The Great Wall. B. The Forbidden City. C. The Summer Palace.
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 至 7题。
6. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Features of Chinese food. B. A recipe for chicken soup. C. A local Chinese restaurant.
7. What does the man think of the dinner?
A. Oily. B. Light. C. Tasty.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How does the man often get to the office?
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By motorcycle.
9. How much time does Mary usually spend on her way to work?
A. 15 minutes. B. 20 minutes. C. 40 minutes.
10. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In an office. B. At a subway station. C. At the meeting room.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why did the woman make the mistake?
A. She was ill. B. She was forgetful. C. She was silly.
12. What is the woman worried about?
A. Simon's impression of her. B. The possibility of her dismissal. C. The company's potential losses.
13. What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. Make an apology. B. Forget about it. C. Find another job.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does the man plan to do?
A. Take a local trip. B. Visit the Stadium. C. Attend a winter camp.
15. Who once worked as a volunteer at this year's Winter Olympics?
A. Tom. B. Jack. C. Susan.
16. How does the woman feel about the invitation at first?
A. Curious. B. Hesitant. C. Uninterested.
17. Why does the woman change her mind in the end?
A. Because she can learn how to ski.
B. Because her friend will go there too.
C. Because they will save a lot of money.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What do we learn about Chunfen?
A. It dates back to 400 years ago.
B. It is the third term of the lunar calendar.
C. The day time is equal to the night time.
19. Why is Chunfen believed to be the ideal time for egg-standing?
A. Because spring is the season of luck.
B. Because the earth is in a balanced position.
C. Because people have a better sense of direction.
20. Why did people fly kites on Chunfen in ancient times?
A. To play with strings. B. To seek medical resources. C. To make wishes for good health.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Highest Mountains in the World
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant (休眠的) volcano, is the highest mountain in Africa. Its summit is 5,895 meters above sea level. Located in Tanzania, it is the largest free-standing mountain rise in the world, meaning it is not part of a mountain range. Kilimanjaro is made up of three volcanoes: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kibo is the summit of the mountain and the tallest of the three volcanic formations. While Mawenzi and Shira are extinct, Kibo is dormant and could possibly erupt again.
Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in Asia and the highest mountain in the world. Its summit is 8,848.86 meters above sea level. It is located in the Himalaya Mountain Range on the border of Nepal and China. The Chinese name is Chomolungma, which means “Mother Goddess of the World”. The Nepali name is Sagarmatha, which has various meanings.
Denali
Denali is the highest mountain in North America. Its summit is 6,193 meters above sea level. It is located in the USA, in the state of Alaska. “Denali” comes from Koyukon, a traditional native Alaskan language, and means “the tall one”. This name had been used for many generations and was used by early non-native researchers and naturalists. But in 1896, William A. Dickey, a prospector (探矿者), began calling Denali “Mount McKinley”, in honor of William McKinley, a presidential candidate at the time.
Mount Vinson
Mount Vinson is the highest mountain on Antarctica. Its summit is 5,140 meters above sea level. It is located in the summit plateau of Vinson Massif, near the base of the Palmer Peninsula in western Antarctica. Mount Vinson is part of the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains. It was spotted from the air by U.S. pilot Lincoln Ellsworth in 1935.
21. Why is Kibo the most dangerous one among the three volcanoes?
A. It is the highest of the three volcanoes.
B. It is covered with snow all through the year.
C. It is home to a great number of wild animals.
D. It is likely to erupt again sometimes in the future.
22. Which mountain stands between two countries?
A. Mount Kilimanjaro. B. Mount Everest. C. Denali. D. Mount Vinson.
23. Who was the first to discover Mount Vinson?
A. A Japanese. B. An Australian. C. A Frenchman. D. An American.
B
17-year-old Dasia Taylor was named one of the 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS), the nation’s most famous Science and math competition for high school seniors.
Dasia’s sutures (缝合线) work by changing color if the patients’ pH level changes, indicating an infection. pH is one of the most common parts of wound healing, Dasia said. It changes very quickly, so it’s one of the fastest ways to recognize infection.
So, she started experimenting with root vegetables. “I found that beet changed color at the perfect pH point,” says Taylor. “That’s perfect for an infected wound. And so, I was like, ‘Oh, okay. So beet(甜菜) is where it’s at’.” Beet provided the perfect dye for her invention, changing from bright red to dark purple when a surgical wound becomes infected. After more than a year of research, Taylor is working on getting her sutures patented.
She imagines these sutures being used in developing countries where they can save lives and money. “The goal of my project is to reduce the number of deadly surgical site infections in developing countries because developing countries suffer from the most number of deaths due to surgical site infections,” she said. “I was like there is no way that that should be happening. The equity part of my brain and all the work that I do around equity was like ‘That shouldn’t be happening. They should have the resources to save their citizens in their country.’ So, my goal is to work on that and make sure that it can actually discover those types of infections and stuff.” After graduation, Dasia hopes to attend Howard University, study political science and finally become a lawyer.
24. How can a patient quickly know if a wound is infected?
A. By observing the pH test paper. B. Through the doctors’ examination.
C. By looking at sutures’ color changing. D. By observing how the wound changes.
25. What did Dasia discover in her experiment?
A. Beet has the same pH level. B. Beet can change color at different times.
C. Beet therapy is good for wound healing. D. Beet can be used to help her with the invention.
26. What can we learn about Dasia?
A. She has won the invention patent.
B. She became the winner of the Regeneron STS.
C. She made contributions to surgical infection recognition.
D. She helped save lots of lives and money in developing countries.
27. What will Dasia’s future career probably involve?
A. Medical and health work. B. Medical device development.
C. Something about the legal aid. D. Medical and science research.
C
Apples have always played a significant yet diverse role in history. Today apples continue to astonish in medicine, with headlines reporting that an apple a day really does have health benefits. In 2013, researchers in Oxford suggested that prescribing (开处方) either an apple a day or a statin (a drug used to lower cholesterol (胆固醇)) seemed to be equally successful at preventing heart attacks and strokes in people over the age of 50.
EPIC study, one of the biggest studies of its kind, involves half a million people and looks at the effects of eating fruit and vegetables on disease. Participants consuming at least eight portions a day had an astonishing 22% lower risk of heart disease, and risks of some cancers were slightly reduced. However, other cancers were unaffected, and there was no real effect on diabetes.
How might the humble apple be declaring war on heart disease and cancer, two of our biggest killers? The answer might lie in polyphenols (多酚) in apples, which is useful for protecting the fruit from disease and also giving it color and flavor. They are known to have strong antioxidant (抗氧化剂), and may also protect by reducing blood stickiness and cholesterol levels.
Several studies also show a reduction in blood pressure when more fruit and vegetables are eaten. Furthermore, apples contain a fibre called pectin (果胶) which sticks to cholesterol and glucose (葡萄糖) in the gut (肠道), slowing their absorption. What is clear is that the apple is a complex mix of components, working together for the good of our health. Trying to make do with antioxidant vitamin tablets just isn’t good enough, as shown by scientists in the Heart Protection Study.
But can we eat enough apples a day to keep the doctor away? Eating too many may not be a good idea, especially with a risk of lasting exposure to low levels of pesticide. Some people are even allergic to apples, and they can wear away outer layer of tooth. The Department of Health’s advice to consume ‘5-a-day’ (including both fruit and vegetables) might be a realistic starting point.
28. Which of the following do the researchers most probably agree with?
A. People suffering strokes can be cured by eating apples.
B. Apples can replace medicine in some cases.
C. Eating apples works well on all participants.
D. Apples have been changing our life.
29. Why are polyphenols and pectin mentioned in the text?
A. To provide examples. B. To give advice on health.
C. To clarify how apples work. D. To tell what apples contain.
30. What can be inferred from the text?
A. An apple a day isn’t a cure-all.
B. Apples are not easy to digest.
C. Apples have limited benefits for young people.
D. Apples have better effects on keeping fit than vegetables.
31. Where is the text most likely from?
A. A nursing paper. B. A biology textbook.
C. A diet brochure. D. A science magazine.
D
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center mapped brain changes after a year of aerobic(有氧的) workouts and uncovered a potentially significant process: Exercise increases blood flow into two key areas of the brain associated with memory.
The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, showed this blood flow can help even older people with memory issues improve cognition, a finding that could guide future Alzheimer's disease research, according to UT Southwestern Medical Center.
In the study researchers followed 30 participants who were 60 or older and had memory problems. Half experienced a year of aerobic exercise while the other half did stretches. "We've shown that even when your memory starts to fade, you can still do something about it by adding aerobic exercise to your lifestyle," said Binu Thomas, a senior research scientist of UT Southwestern Medical Center who led the study. "The aerobic exercise group showed a 47% improvement in some memory scores after a year; the other group showed slight change. Brain imaging of the aerobic exercise group, taken while at rest at the beginning and end of the study, showed increased blood flew into the specific brain areas that played important roles in memory function."
Many teams across the world are trying to determine if aerobic exercise might fight memory loss. Evidence is growing that it could at least play a small role in delaying or reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease. For example, a 2018 study showed that people with lower fitness levels experienced faster retrogression of vital nerve fibers in the brain called white matter related to memory.
"Blood flow in the brain connected with memory improvement is still a part of the puzzle, and we need to continue piecing it together," Thomas says. "But we've seen enough date to know that starting a fitness program can have lifelong benefits for our brains as well as our hearts."
32. What is the study mainly about?
A. Old people have memory issues. B. Exercise improves memory.
C. Aerobic workouts benefit mental health. D. Alzheimer's disease can be cured.
33. What happened to participants after one-year aerobic exercise?
A. Earlier memories were refreshed. B. Memory scores showed very small change.
C. Brain imaging remained the same. D. More blood flew into memory-related areas.
34. What does the underlined word “retrogression” mean in the fourth paragraph?
A. Growth. B. Recovery. C. Decline. D. Extension.
35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Further research work requires doing. B. More people experience memory loss.
C. Mystery of brain blood flow has been solved. D. Signs of memory loss can be discovered earlier.
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。
Reading is essential but how can one choose the right books to read and where can one find them? A few famous people may give you some helpful tips.
Read books from past eras.
36 Otherwise, you'd be "completely dependent on the prejudices and fashions of your times," just as Alert Einstein put it. "Somebody who reads only newspapers and books of contemporary authors looks to me like an extremely near-sighted person who dislikes eyeglasses," he said.
37
Reading too wide a variety in too short a time would keep the teachings from leaving a lasting impression on you. Seneca the Younger, a first-century Roman philosopher, suggested that "you must linger (流连) among a limited number of master thinkers, and digest their works, if you would obtain ideas which shall win firm hold in your mind."
Shop at secondhand bookstores.
Virginia Woolf believed the works in secondhand bookstores have an attraction which the usual volumes of the library lack. Browsing through these books gives you the chance to run into something that wouldn't have risen to the attention of librarians and booksellers. 38
Check out authors' reading lists.
In his 1940 guide How to Read a Book, American philosopher Mortimer J. Adler talked about low to choose books. He attached importance to those that other authors consider worth reading.
39 Mortimer wrote that "one way to understand them is to read the books they read."
Make the final decision by yourself.
40 It's you yourself who should choose what, how and when to read. Theodore Roosevelt recommended choosing books on subjects that interest you and letting your mood guide you to your next great read.
A. Interest is the best teacher.
B. Great authors are great readers.
C. Leave some room for older works.
D. Learn more about those great authors.
E. Don't jump too quickly from book to book.
F. There's no "best books" list that everyone should follow.
G. Usually they are much more selective in organizing their collections than secondhand book owners.
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佳选项。
When the Southeast Asian city-state went into a lockdown(封锁) in April to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Chua and Hung, who co-own Beng Who Cooks, took to delivering food — free of charge — to anyone who couldn’t 41 it.
Chua says the idea was 42 by a friend who told him about seeing an elderly man begging for money in a coffee shop; the friend asked Chua if they could do 43 to help. Just hours later, Chua and Hung shared a 44 on the Facebook, telling Singaporeans to reach out if they needed a 45 meal, with a promise to not ask any questions. They were soon 46 with requests.
Chua and Hung 47 roughly $6,000 of their personal funds for the cause, while Chua’s friend — the one who had raised the initial 48 about food access during the pandemic — donated $5,000 more. When lockdown measures 49 , Chua estimates that they gave away around 2,500 meals.
Life has largely returned to 50 in Singapore, where COVID-19 is currently under control. Beng Who Cooks has stopped its deliveries, and Chua and Hung have shut the food stall(货摊) to focus on a new 51 : opening a restaurant. 52 their work during lockdown gave new meaning to goodwill, which accountants, when determining the full 53 of a business, describe as an intangible(无形的) asset. This was not about 54 . “I don’t want to see kids or families go 55 ,” Chua says.
41. A. afford B. sell C. cook D. find
42. A. researched B. recalled C. realized D. reminded
43. A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
44. A. message B. report C. notice D. news
45. A. cheap B. expensive C. free D. special
46. A. covered B. impressed C. worried D. flooded
47. A. make up B. put up C. take up D. bring up
48. A. concern B. request C. thought D. demand
49. A. strengthened B. promoted C. eased D. informed
50. A. serious B. different C. normal D. tough
51. A. career B. journey C. choice D. factor
52. A. But B. Therefore C. Besides D. Otherwise
53. A. meaning B. secret C. value D. profit
54. A. wealth B. knowledge C. project D. business
55. A. mad B. hungry C. poor D. homeless
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。
It was Dragon boat day. Shiny white tents lined the waterfront, 56________ (provide) shade and refreshments for Dragon Boat paddlers(桨手) from all over California, 57_______ gathered around the Castaic Lake for a festive competition.
Giggling kids raced cheerfully along the lakeside beach, 58__________ their parents enjoying the shady picnic areas under the trees along the shore. “It’s a great day out.” said Paul Lin, co-founder for Castaic’s own Dragon Eyes team.
Dragon boat racing has been going on for thousands of years in China, 59__________ (initial) in honor of the Chinese water dragon deity(神) in an effort to call down rain 60_________ avoid misfortune and disaster.
In the race, a drummer 61__________ (use) a large traditional wooden drum to keep the paddlers on beat, while a steersman in the back keeps them in the lane.
Li said a friend got him 62_________ (involve)in dragon boat racing over a decade ago. In 2018, they 63_________ (decide) to host their own festival. “There’s something really special to be learned from our dragon boat motto: ‘One Boat, One Beat,’” he said, “Paddlers come from all walks of life and that kind of 64_________ (close) with people is nowhere to be seen.”
“We really want to help expand awareness and grow the sports,” Lin said. “We’re hoping one day it’ll become 65__________ Olympic sport.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华。你的外国朋友 David 最近选修了中文课程。他来信向你咨询学好中文的
方法。请你写一封回信，内容包括：
1．提出建议；
2．表达祝愿。
注意：
1．写作词数应为 80 左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
My teenage son, Jordan, always complained about having to be home earlier than all his friends. He would tell me that he was already seventeen, but still had a curfew(宵禁). He believed he was practically an adult. I pointed out that he was not an adult as he was still in high school.
“You don’t trust me!” he yelled. Before I continued, he rolled his eyes, slammed the door and walked away. I sighed. How could I make Jordan see that I only wanted to keep him safe?
I decided to go for a walk, hoping the December air would clear my head. I opened the front door and nearly stepped on her: a small black cat, just like a meatball. “Hi, Meatball,” I said, bringing her into my arms. I walked back in, touching her neck gently. Meatball seemed happy enough to come in the house, but after an hour or two, she sat by the door, meowing to go back outside.
“Why won’t she just stay in with us all the time?” Nathan, my youngest son asked.
I explained to him that she was happy here but she liked being able to come and go as she pleased.
“That must be nice,” Jordan muttered from the other room, complaining why the cat, not him, could come and go. He even asked me to give Meatball a curfew.
Meatball became a regular.
One night, temperatures were unusually low. Meatball stood at the door, meowing to go outside.
I shook my head at her, afraid that she might freeze to death. She stared at me and meowed again. I patted her head, “I know you’re not happy, but it’s for your own good.”
“Mom’s not being mean to you,” Nathan told the cat. “She’s just trying to keep you from turning into a frozen meatball.” We both laughed at his joke.
The next morning, I couldn’t find Meatball. I asked the kids if anyone had seen her.
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。
Paragraph 1：Jordan nodded, “ I let her out last night.”____________________________________________________
Paragraph 2：As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat._____________________________________________________________________________________________
长沙市同升湖高级中学
2023届高三第二次月考英语试卷参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分，1.5分每题）
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. B 10. A
11. A 12. B 13. A 14. B 15. B 16. C 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. C
第二部分 阅读
第一节（满分37.5，2.5分每题）
21-25DBDCD 26-30CCBCA 31-35DBDCA
第二节（满分12.5分，2.5分每题）
36-40 CEGBF
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：
41-45ADBAC 46-50DBACC 51-55AACDB
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56.providing 57.who 58.with 59.initially 60.and 61.uses 62.involved 63. decided 64.closeness 65.an
第四部分
写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
Writing1:(1)
Dear David,
I’m thrilled to know you’re learning Chinese! It’s normal to feel a bit anxious at first, but it
will soon pass. Here are some suggestions.
First, read aloud little poems. Chinese is a beautiful language, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy its
rhyme and rhythm. Second, try to communicate often. You may find a Chinese friend with similar
interests. That way, you will feel more relaxed and comfortable. Last, use websites of Chinese media,
China Daily or CGTN, for example, where you’ll find sufficient quality learning resources. By
immerging yourself in it, you’ll soon have a deeper insight and eventually be eager to learn more.
The Great Wall was not built in one day. I’m sure your constant efforts will be rewarded. Go
for it, David! (125 words)
Yours sincerely, Li hua
(2)Dear David,
I’m delighted to learn that you’ve started learning Chinese! To help you have a better command
of Chinese, I’m writing to share with you some practical suggestions, just for your reference.
With proper guidance and enough practice, you’re bound to learn Chinese well. To begin with,
it is advisable that you regularly watch some Chinese learning programmes, which will expose you
to an authentic learning atmosphere and will help you develop a better understanding of Chinese
culture. Secondly, you’d better make some Chinese friends and communicate with them as much as
possible. With frequent communication in real life, you’ll eventually improve your oral Chinese and
feel more confident.
Hopefully my tips above can be of some help. Wish you every success. (121 words)
Yours sincerely, Li hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
Writing2:
Jordan nodded,. “I let her out last night.”My mouth dropped open. “She was outside all night?” I was so furious,.. “It was freezing and She could die!” Jordan choked back his words,stunned. I grabbed my coat and rushed outside.Jordan followed, fear welling up in his eyes.Several minutes later,the poor thing was found ,shaking and curling into a tiny ball. I picked her up ,unsure whether she was alive or dead.Jordan was scared,. “We need a vet! Now1
As I drove to the animal hospital,Jordan sat in the back ,holding Meatball inside his coat.I could hear him talking to the cat,apologizing repeatedly. Luckily,the vet saved Meatball.Seeing her eyes open,Jordan stroked her head,all tears.Then,surprisingly,he turned to me .He apologized for what he had done.. “I know you just want to keep safe ,”he murmured .I felt a lump in my throat.He rubbed Meatball’s back,. “Looks like we are both going to observe the curfew.It’s for our own good.”
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