重庆市第八中学2022-2023学年高三英语上学期适应性月考卷（二）（Word版附答案）

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重庆市第八中学2023届高考适应性月考卷（二）

英  语

注意事项：

1.答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写楚。

2.每小题选出答案后，用2B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。在试题卷上作答无效。

3.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。

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。

1. What does the woman want to do with the meeting?

A.Cancel it.    B.Postpone it.   C.Bring it forward.

2. When does the business end this week?

A.At 6:00 p.m.   B.At 8:00 p.m.   C. At 11:00 p.m.

3.Where did the man have his advanced study?

A.In Britain.    B. In France.   C. In the U.S.A

4.What are the speakers going to do?

A. Go to the beach.   B. Take a bike ride.  C. Boat on a lake.

5. What will the woman do next?

A. Book a hotel on the Internet. B. Visit the travel agency. C. Give the travel agency a call.

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。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. Where does the conversation most probably take place?

A.In a restaurant.   B. In a supermarket.  C. In the man's house.

7. Why can't the woman have a strawberry pie?

A. There are no strawberries.  B. She has had enough. C. It was sold out.

听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。

8.What is the conversation mainly about?

A. A delayed shipment.  B.A weather report.  C. An insurance policy.

9.What will the woman probably do next?

A. Adjust the timetable.  B.Wait for a notice.  C. Offer an explanation.

听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。

10.What does the woman think of the first apartment?

A. It's noisy.    B. It's expensive.  C. It's inconvenient.

11. What is the monthly rent of the one-bedroom apartment?

A.$1,300.    B.$1,700.   C.$2,000.

12. Which apartment does the woman prefer?

A. The one near the train station.

B.The one near the city center.

C.The one near the lake.

听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。

13. What is the man's favorite part of the course?

A. Meeting famous musicians from all over the world.

B. Organizing every small thing of the course.

C.Hearing the young musicians play.

14. What does the man do to find the young musicians?

A. Advertise online.   B.E-mail their parents.  C. Talk to the best player.

15. What is needed to apply for the course?

A.Perfect performance.  B.Language ability.   C.Good looks.

16. Why is the course held in a university?

A. It's spacious there.   B. It's quiet there.   C. It's cheap there.

听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。

17.What do volunteers need to do?

A. Organize activities.   B.Make the bed.   C.Cook meals.

18. What is the most important quality to volunteers?

A. Being full of energy.  B. Having a talent for sports.  C. Getting on well with children.

19. What is a requirement for all new staff?

A. They should be trained at first.

B. They should have previousexperience.

C.They should be graduates from university.

20. How will volunteers apply for the job?

A. By making a phone call.

B. By using the Internet.

C.By writing a letter.

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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

REGISTRATION POLICIES FOR FALL 2022

When to register

Undergraduate and Graduate students can register beginning Tuesday, July 19th at 2pm through August 29th,2022.Adult Community and TAP-eligible Staff can register beginning Wednesday, July 20th at 2pm through August19th,2022.

How to register

Click on “Login or Create Your Account” button above.

When creating a new account, choose correct user type.

On your top left column, click “Fal1 2022 Courses for Adults”，“Fall 2022 Courses for Undergraduates”，“Fall2022 Courses for Graduates” or “Virtual Fall 2022 Courses” to view classes,or click “Visiting Artist Workshop” toview workshops.

Click on the class/workshop/series of your interest, and then click on “Register Now”or“Add to Waitlist”. Follow the prompts to make a payment. To find out the fee info, click on the course under“section”column.

Early registration is strongly recommended -classes fill quickly. Registration is secured through receipt of paymentand completed forms.

Online class access

In order to participate in these courses, you will need to have access to a computer ( or tablet or smartphone) with acamera,and an Internet connection. You will need to download Zoom before the first class. We are not responsible forthe performance of your computer, tablet, phone or internet connection.

Missed class policy

We will make every effort to provide make-up classes for those who missed due to studio closings; however,are notresponsible for repayment or providing make-up classes for those who missed due to illnesses, substitute teachers,orother events beyond our control.

Questions about registration and employee assistance programs such as TAP: contact Ji-Eun Kim,AdministrativeCoordinator.Questions regardingcourse content: email Kathy King,Director.

21. Where is this text probably taken from?

A. An exam paper.   B. A student's diary.  

C.A college website.   D. An academic article

22. Members from Adult Community can register on

A.July 19.  B.July 25.   C.August 20.   D.August 29.

23. What will happen if the studio closes and you miss a class?

A. You will email the director.   B.You will get your money back.

C. You will have a make-up class.   D. You will attend a substitute teacher's class.

B

Cats have no emotions. At least,that's what my husband once claimed. I argued that my two cats experienceemotions. They feel anger, fear, and happiness. He agreed with me, but stuck to his opinion that cats don't feel love.However, my tuxedo cat, Sebastian, would teach him otherwise.

When my next-door neighbour moved in, he had a cat named Juliet. She was an indoor lady, always watching theenvironment through the window. Then one day when I accompanied my cat to the backyard for his playtime,Sebastiancaught sight of Juliet gazing at him behind the window. It soon became obvious that they were attracted by each other.So every day thereafter, whenever I let Sebastian out, he would rush straight to the backyard next-door and they wouldsit gazing lovingly at each other through the screen, she inside, and he outside. Even my husband watched inamazement, and he would murmur, “But cats can't feel love... can they?”

Five months later, my neighbour had to move because of work. My heart sank. I wondered how Sebastian wouldreact to Juliet's leaving.

For months after Juliet moved away and the new neighbour moved in, I often caught Sebastian sitting by Juliet'swindow,looking into the apartment in search of his lady. The new neighbour didn't mind having the“Peeping(偷看）Sebastian” after I explained his reason for being there. Sebastian marked the small area outside that window as histerritory. Other male cats were allowed in the backyard, but not near Juliet's window, which he guarded until his death.

Even now, when my husband and I walk through the backyard and see that window, he reminds me of the lessonSebastian taught him... that cats do indeed fall in love.

24. According to the author, ______

A. cats have feelings     B. cats have no emotions

C.cats can only feel love    D. cats are not able to fall in love

25. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?

A.Juliet was allowed to go out.

B. Sebastian enjoyed the moment with Juliet.

C. The author was the only person to accompany her cat.

D. The author's husband hated the two cats staying together.

26. Why did Sebastian mark the small area outside that window as his territory?

A. Because he couldn't play in the backyard.

B. Because he couldn't get along with other cats.

C. Because there were few places for him to play.

D. Because the area was guarded by him for Juliet.

27. Which of the following changed the husband's opinion on cats?

A. The death of Sebastian.    B. The neighbor's sudden departure.

C. The story between the two cats.   D. The argument between him and the author.

C

Culture is too complex to define in simple terms. However, there are certain agreed-onfundamentals that can beeasily identified. One is that culture is a total pattern of behaviour that is consistent in its components. Anotherfundamental is that culture is learned behaviour. The third is that culture is behaviour that is shared by a group ofpeople.

To understand the culture of a particular country or region, one could examine its components, among which arematerial culture, language, and social organization. Material culture includes the' tools and symbols in a society, notincluding those physical things found in nature, unless they have undergone some change or have been given meaning bypeople. For example, a mouse running on a street is not part of a culture, but the Mickey Mouse is. The way weconsume and what we consume are heavily influenced by material culture.

Language is the most obvious difference between cultures,which reflects the nature and values of that culture.Industrialized societies have a rich vocabulary for commercial and industrial activities, while less industrialized societiesmay have richer vocabularies for matters important to their societies.

Social organization differs somewhat from society to society. The primary kind of community association is based onblood ties. In many developing countries, the extended family fulfills several social 'and economic roles. It providesmutual protection, psychological support and a kind of economic insurance or social security for its members. The term“brothers” in Zaire includes those whom we call cousins and uncles.

Cultural analysis serves a variety of purposes. Understanding the various dimensions and their inter-relatednesshelps promote cross-cultural awareness. It leads on to the promotion of goodwill, social and economic planning andharmony between social groupings or societies.

28. What can be the best title of the text?

A.What is culture?     B. What is material culture?

C. Why is culture complex to define?   D. Why is cultural analysis necessary?

29.According Paragraph 2, which of the following belongs to material culture?

A.Sound of raindrops.     B.Trees growing in the wild.

C. A mouse running on a street.   D.A mouse called Mickey Mouse.

30. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A.Extended family.     B.Primary society.

C. Social organization.    D. Community association.

31. What's the author's purpose in writing the last paragraph?

A. To give a definition of cultural analysis.

B.To show the benefits of cultural analysis.

C. To express the wishes to the human society.

D. To discuss the effect of the promotion of culture.

D

A butterfly-shaped island in the central Aegean hopes to become Greece's first carbon-free tourist destination.Under a deal with the government, Volkswagen, a carmaker, has donated several new electric vehicles for use byAstypalea's public services; it will sell others at cost price to its 1,200 year-round residents. In return, the governmenthas offered more financial assistance for islanders to buy electric cars and will build a solar and wind-fuelled power plantto replace polluting generators.

Unlike other nearby islands, Astypalea is not connected to Greece's electricity providers. With only 3,000 rooms forvisitors in small hotels or flats, tourism is still low-key. Many residents make a living the old-fashioned way: raisinggoats, keeping bees and fishing. The island was selected for Volkswagen's experiment after Nikos Komineas,thego-ahead mayor, contacted the transport ministry for help in finding an electric bus to try out on its rough roads.

Most islanders sound keen on the project. Mr Komineas expects the number of private cars on Astypalea to fall by athird over the next five years. Its residents, he says, will get around on electric minibuses, which will be free,linked toa mobile-phone app and available round the clock.

Some observers smell greenwashing in the project. A bid for a solar park that would generate half the island'selectricity within three years will not get under way before the tourist season ends. A single wind-fuelled engine will beset up only in 2026, assuming the licensing process goes smoothly. That is not normally the case in the Aegean, whereislanders worry that tourists will go elsewhere if the view is spoiled by an engine 200 meters high. And even then, thesolar and wind-fulled power unit is planned to cover only about 80% of summer demand. But it is a start.

32. Why has Volkswagen signed the deal with the government?

A. To control car prices.   B. To help generate electricity.

C. To promote public transport.  D. To build a zero-carbon island.

33. What makes Astypalea different from other nearby islands?

A. It has an aggressive leader.  B. It is out of the national electricity network.

C. It is a crowded tourist destination.  D. It has various goats, bees and fishes.

34. The underlined word “greenwashing” in Paragraph 4 probably means

A. an island with few tourists   B.a process with little support

C. an engine with no pollutingfuel  D. a strategy with no meaningful changes

35. What does the author think of the project?

A.It's pioneering.    B. It's practical.

C. It's destructive.    D. It's costly.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

We have stepped into an era of excess information, with each “red spot” shown on the screen and every ring-tonesounded in our ears reminding us of the highlights that can't be missed. This tired world is flooded with the fragmentedpieces of news.36 Here are Five ways to stop feeling overwhelmed by the news.

Limit the time spent reading news

___37___ One way to reduce the impact of the non-stop news headline cycle is to use screen-time trackers, availableon IOS and Android, to limit the time you spend reading or watching the news on your mobile.

Turn off push notifications

If the urge is too strong to resist, then at least turn off your push notifications from news apps.

___38___ A 2016 study found that push notifications “exerted a negative influence on cognitive function” throughdisruption to daily tasks.

___39___

Academic Hans Rosling refers to “Factfulness” as a means of keeping world news in perspective. If we focus on thebigger picture, such as the percentage of people living in extreme poverty halving in the past 20 years, it may be easierto remain optimistic. Rosling calls it “understanding as a source of mental peace”.

Prioritise trusted news sources

Eric Carlsson, a professor in media and communication studies, says: “There has been a crisis of knowledge andtruth owing to fake news, much of which is spread on the unregulated platforms of social media.” _40_____

No news before bed

Research has shown that screen use before bed resets our internal clock and disrupts sleep. So reading the newsonscreen before bed can make your mornings even more anxious and tiring.

A.Read the good news.

B. But is this really our fault?

C.Then how to cope with the anxiety?

D. Make sure you always stick to the fact.

E.“Headline anxiety” is a growing problem.

F.Find your news instead,through reliable publications.

G. This can stop you from being upset with breaking events.

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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Charles has faced a lot of obstacles in his 87 years of life but he is not giving up or slowing down any time. He hasalways had a___41___ passion for riding motorcycles, and it is what he passed down to his son, Jack. But a hit-and-runin 2016 ___42___ to take their shared interest away.

Charles was left disabled, and he spent eleven___43___ in the hospital. But even an accident this___44___ could notkeep Charles down for long. Upon getting out of the hospital, he started looking online to find something he could ride.

With loads of time, research, and hard work, Jack finally found ways to get Charles back onthe___45___  again.Hedidn'tjust___46___ there-he went on to help others like his dad with his own___47___ ,which he named CharlesMototrikes,selling adaptive riding equipment.

Charles has confronted even more barriers,his latest one involving cancer.___48___ ,this incredibly close family hasfound a way to once again do what they always do:___49___  the good. One way they've done this is by having a fungathering with friends and family before Charles begins his cancer ___50___  in the hospital. What___51___  way to spendtheir time together than by going on a 100-mile ride___52___ the Green Mountains in Vermont?

This gathering is also a way to___53___ what Charles has accomplished and ___54___  in his life.“Never give up,”

Jack said,“Look at him, 87 years old and still___55___ . You can't beat that.”

41.A.fading  B.burning  C.time-consuming  D.secret

42. A.threatened B.failed  C.happened   D.planned

43.A.hours  B.days   C.months   D.years

44.A.minor  B.unpleasant  C.rare    D.severe

45.A.bed  B.road   C.job    D.street

46. A.stop  B.hesitate  C.repeat   D.adjust

47.A.motorcycle B.talents  C.hands   D.business

48.A.Accidentally B.Therefore  C.Still    D.Actually

49.A.Focus on  B.Give off  C.Go over   D.Pick up

50.A.prevention B.journey  C.researches   D.treatments

51. A. worse  B.better  C.fiercer   D.wiser

52.A.off  B.above  C.through   D.beneath

53.A.convince  B.mourn  C.motivate   D.celebrate

54.A.sensed  B.pictured  C.overcome   D. missed

55.A.riding  B.gathering  C.laughing   D.living

第二节（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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Denmark wants to make all domestic flights fossil fuel-free by 2030. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announcedthe goal in a New Year speech. Denmark___56___   (be) known for its green qualification. It is famous as a heaven forcyclists and a huge destination for eco-minded food experts, and now it even has___57___  waste-to-energy plant completewith its own ski spot.

Most impressively of all, though, the country aims to reduce its carbon emissions___58___  70 percent by 2030. Inthe speech,Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said such changes were necessary ___59___   “to travel is to live andtherefore we fly”. Researchers are already working on___60___   (find) alternative fuels for those flights, and hydrogen（氢）is the ___61___(likely) competitor.

___62___(fortunate), the Scandinavian country isn't the only nation trying to make flying a greener travel option. By2030, Sweden wants all airlines to have switched to bio-fuels. To make this happen, they___63___(tax) on theemissions of their fossil fuel-powered flights soon. In  France,meanwhile,                                       flights which could be replaced by a train tripthat takes under two and a half hours are likely_64__(ban). That's all great news,and hopefully a sign of evengreater things to come. Could a big___65___（play) like the USA or China be next?

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

现你校英语报组织征文比赛，请以“我心中最伟大的科学家”为题，写一篇短文参赛。内容包括：

1.人物简介；

2.人物事迹；

3.人物精神。

注意：1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

The Greatest Scientist in My Heart

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续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The day was Thankful Thursday, our “chosen day” of service. It's a weekly tradition that my two little girls and Ibegan years ago. Thursday has become our day to go out in the world and make a positive contribution, however small itis. On this particular Thursday, we had no idea exactly what we were going to do, but we knew that something wouldpresent itself.

Driving along a busy Houston road,I prayed for guidance in our quest to fulfill our weekly Act of Kindness.Aroundthe noon hour, my two little ones wasted no time in letting me know their hunger, chanting, “McDonald's, McDonald's,McDonald's" as we drove along. And I began searching earnestly for the nearest McDonald's. Suddenly I realized thatalmost every crossroad I passed through was occupied by a beggar. And then it hit me!

If my two little ones were hungry, then all these beggars must be hungry, too. Perfect! Our Act of Kindness hadpresented itself. We were going to buy lunch for the beggars. After finding a McDonald's and ordering two Happy Mealsfor my girls, I ordered an additional 15 lunches and we set out to deliver them. It was exciting. We would pull alongsidea beggar, make a contribution, and tell him or her that we hoped things got better. Then we'd say, “Oh, by the way...here's lunch.” And then we would head to the next crossroad.

It was the best way to give. There wasn't enough time for us to introduce ourselves or explain what we were going todo, nor was there time for them to say anything back to us. The Act of Kindness was anonymous and empowering foreach of us, and we loved what we saw in the rear view mirror: a surprised and delighted person holding up his lunch bagand just looking at us as we drove off. It was wonderful!

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。

We had come to the end of our “route” and there was a small woman standing there, asking for change.

She just looked at me with her huge brown eyes and said, “Oh honey, I'm not going to eat this lunch. This is mydaughter's favorite.”