四川省江油中学2023-2024学年高三上期10月月考英语试题

江油中学2021级高三上期10月月考（A卷）

英 语 试 题

本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。

(满分150分，考试时间120分钟。)

第I卷

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 will the man probably do for the woman?

A. Help her with math.    B. Ask for leave for her.  C. Take her to the hospital.

2. What does the man want Mamie to do?

A. Drink some coffee.    B. Do her homework.   C. Take a break.

3. Where are most of Osborn’s classmates from?

A. The US.      B. Canada.     C. Britain.

4. What flowers are in the vase?

A. Sunflowers.     B. Lilies.     C. Roses.

5. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

A. A house.      B. A picture.     C. A gallery.

第一节(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、7题。

6. What does the woman expect the man to do?

A. Play games with Ted.   B. Put away toys.   C. Walk the dog.

7. Where is Simon?

A. In the bedroom.     B. In the yard.    C. On the football court.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. When does the boy plan to get up tomorrow?

A. At 8:00 a.m.     B. At 8:30 a.m.    C. At 10:00 a.m.

9. What will the woman do tomorrow?

A. Attend a conference.   B. Wake the boy up.   C. Go to the zoo.

10. With whom will the boy have dinner tomorrow?

A. His father.      B. His uncle.     C. The woman.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. Why does the man buy gifts today?

A. For a graduation ceremony.  B. For a wedding.   C. For an anniversary.

12. What will the man buy?

A. The white gold earrings.  B. The diamond earrings.  C. The yellow gold ring.

13. How much does the man need to pay?

A. $2,000.      B. $2,200.     C. $3,000.

听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14. What is the woman talking about at first?

A. Cooking.      B. A storyline.    C. Her mother.

15. How does the man feel about Alice’s behavior?

A. Understanding.    B. Worried.     C. Confused.

16. What is the woman going to do tomorrow?

A. Bring the man a book.   B. Take a helicopter.   C. Go to a club.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. Where does the speaker live?

A. In China.      B. In Pakistan.    C. In South Africa.

18. What did the local tour guide teach the speaker to do?

A. Avoid altitude sickness.  B. Keep himself warm.  C. Rent a suitable car.

19. What do we know about the cash machine?

A. People aren’t allowed to take photos of it.

B. It can’t be used to pay electricity bills.

C. It set a Guinness World Record.

20. Who is Atiya Saeed?

A. A student.      B. A teacher.    C. A photographer.

第二部分  阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)

第一节  (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

Famous Theaters in Milan

Whether you’re in the mood for opera, ballet or theater, here’s a list of the to performing arts venues in Milan, Italy.

Cariplo Teatro

The theater, which was firstly created as a cinema house, hosts a full calendar of symphonic and choral music today. Its productions range from the classics to the contemporary, with symphonic tributes (献礼篇) to Pink Floyd, the Beatles, and Queen. Tickets range from 8 to 15 euros.

Scala Teatro

It’s been set up with the first public performance of Antonio Salieri’s L’Europa Riconosciuta since 1778. There are operatic performances mostly year-round, because the theater is closed during the month of August. It also stages ballet and classical music performances. Tickets range from 24 to 40 euros.

Pompeii Teatro

Pompeii Teatro, Italy’s first public theater, has continuously staged some of western playhouse’s most challenging works of Euripides and Shakespeare since it launched in the post-war years. Plays here are guaranteed to be exciting and enjoyable. Tickets are priced from 20 to 25 euros.

Manzoni Teatro

Originally started as a theatre for dramatic plays, it was destroyed by Allied bombs in 1943. Rebuilt at a new location near La Scala, it was reopened in 1950. The theater today is a great space for plays, variety shows, and musical performances. Tickets start at 18 euros, and parents can frequently find productions that will appeal to young children.

21.What will you choose to do if you are on a budget?

1. Listen to symphonic and choral music.

1. Appreciate dramatic plays with your kids.
2. Watch Antonio Salieri’s L’Europa Riconosciuta.
3. Enjoy classical dramas at Italy’s first public playhouse.

22. At which theater are people sure to watch some thrilling plays?

A. Cariplo Teatro.        B. Scala Teatro.

C. Pompeii Teatro.       D. Manzoni Teatro.

23. What attracts audience to Manzoni Teatro?

A. Its unique design style.      B. Its wide range of shows.

C. Its easy access to performers.    D. Its new location near La Scala.

B

Ajay Gupta suffered from polio (小儿麻痹症) when he was six months old. However, seeing his father and grandfather run businesses aroused a deep sense of curiosity within Ajay to explore entrepreneurship.、

While sending his daughter to playschool, he realized there was a gap in the quality of education provided. That’s when the idea of starting a playschool chain struck him. He launched Bachpan Play School in 2004 using his personal savings. Starting with one branch in Delhi, today the school has scaled up to 1,100 branches across India.

According to Ajay, what is unique about Bachpan’s story is the impact it has been able to create across Tier Il and Tier III cities in India. “Education institutes seem crowded in big cities, but when you move away from them, the case is different,” says Ajay. Furthermore, in the smaller cities, many schools were established around 40 years ago, and they lacked quality.

Ajay did not set out to penetrate (渗透) Tier II and Tier III cities exactly. His mission was to make preschool education more accessible and standardized. “I did not want Bachpan Play School to be a place where you send your kid for two months,” he says. “We made clear guidelines for teachers and syllabuses (教学大纲) for the kids monthly and annually.” Ajay adds that the particular curriculum, design, books, and well-thought-out strategy along with professional training are what shapes the core of Bachpan Play School chain.

As offline classes shifted to online ones during the pandemic, Ajay’s company launched Bachpan Live platform in April 2020. It also launched Bachpan Live app to offer live classes, online books, and more.

Since its launch, the platform has witnessed about 65,000 downloads. Ajay says, “The team has to consistently work towards improving the platform as parents of today have become very demanding. You cannot sell them anything. They want to see quality programs.”

24.What did Ajay realize when he sent his daughter to playschool?

1. There was a gap between his daughter and him.
2. His daughter was not satisfied with her playschool.
3. He could make a big profit by running a playschool.
4. Some children couldn’t have access to quality education.

25.What is special about Bachpan Play School?

1. It is not very competitive in big cities.
2. It has improved education quality in small cities.
3. It is financially supported by the government.    
4. It is specially designed for disabled children.

26.What did Ajay do to promote preschool education?

1. He employed experienced teachers.
2. He designed a two-month course for kids.
3. He made preschool education more formal.
4. He stressed the role of preschool education in society.

27.What does Ajay expect Bachpan Live platform to do?

1. Meet parents’ expectations.    B. Invite kids to attend online classes.
2. Replace offline classes in the future.  D. Share more books and classes online.

C

Architects have long turned to the past for inspiration. In this age of concrete and steel, however, they’re more likely to look for aesthetic influence than technical know-how. But an ancient Chinese construction technique called dougong is a remarkable exception.

Consisting of a series of wooden brackets (支架) with no nails or fasteners, it is 500 years old and commonly found in Chinese architecture, such as the Forbidden City in Beijing. Many structures built during the Tang and Song dynasties featured “curtain walls” which were non-load-bearing. As a result, the unsupported wood shouldering the weight might break. Designers needed a technique which would more regularly spread the burden across their structures. Their solution was dougong.

Engineering has come a long way since the ancient Chinese building technique was fashion. But there’s a timeless quality to it. Modem designers in many areas are adopting it to produce amazing and stable work of architecture. Among them is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, who used dougong-inspired methods for his recent buildings: Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum and Cafe Kureon, a2, 120-square-foot restaurant.

For architect Terrence Curry, the attraction of using ancient methods is about finding something that can “speak to Chinese identity”. His structure Dougong Cube, now part of the School of Architecture, Tsinghua University in Beijing, was constructed using classical-style brackets and over2, 000boards. “It has fundamental structure of dougong, but we just aren’t using it in the way it was intended to be used. We’re really pulling it out-emphasizing its beauty and complexity, and the way it works,” said Curry, “The shape and function of dougong is directly related to properties of wood, and the ability of people who make these buildings. In this way, there’s little need for decoration because the structure and design give it its distinctive look.”

28.Why is dougong referred to as an exception?

A．It uses less concrete and steel.    B．It can meet decorative needs.

C．It enjoys a long history.     D．It has a brilliant structure.

29. What does the underlined word “non-load-bearing” in paragraph2 probably mean?

30. What can be inferred about Dougong Cube in paragraph 4?

A．It changes the basic style of dougong.

B．It is more practical than previous Chinese buildings.

C．Its charm can be brought out by its materials and designers.

D．Its unique design remains unknown to the public.

31. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．Chinese identity can be revealed through its architecture.

B．Dougong reflects Chinese wisdom in architecture.

C．Chinese architecture has a lasting influence on the world.

D．Dougong Cube presents a combination of innovation and tradition.

D

Teenagers who check social media for several hours a day are at the risk of developing ADHD (多动症), a study has concluded.

The research team, from the University of Southern California, tracked 2,600 teenagers aged 15 and 16. They asked them how many times they checked their phones and other digital devices for various reasons, and then monitored them for symptoms of ADHD. After two years, those who had checked their phones the most often were twice as likely as those who checked the least often to show signs of ADHD．

Writing in the JAMA medical journal, the scientists said, “Modern media devices immediately inform users when new text messages, social media postings, or video game play invitations arrive. Exposure to such information may draw attention away from important tasks. Frequent distraction could interrupt the development of constant attention and organization skills.”

They believe constant access to instant entertainment also has an impact. Researcher Professor Adam Leventhal said all previous research had focused on the link between ADHD and televisions. “What’s new is that previous studies on this topic were done many years ago, when social media, mobile phones, tablets and mobile apps didn’t exist. We can say with confidence that teens who are exposed to higher levels of digital media are significantly more likely to develop ADHD symptoms in the future,” he said.

Leventhal believes the findings help fill a gap in understanding how new mobile media devices and seemingly limitless content pose a mental health risk for children. And the findings serve as a warning.

British scientists welcomed the findings. But Professor Andy Przybylski of the Oxford Internet Institute said, “The study relies on survey responses provided by the students in question. It is not clear if teachers or parents would rate the children similarly or if the self-reported measure of digital screen use is related with either actual behavior or higher quality survey items.”

32. How did the researchers conduct the study?

A．By monitoring 2,600 teenagers with ADHD． 

B．By tracking the participants for two years.

C．By analyzing data from previous researches online.

D．By controlling different teens’ time spent on social media.

33. What does Leventhal think of the exposure to higher levels of digital media?

A．It will cause diverse ADHD symptoms.  

B．It will have a major influence on organization skills.

C．It will weaken teenagers’ confidence.  

D．It will create higher ADHD risks.

34. What does Professor Andy Przybylski think of the study?

A．Its findings are not reliable enough.         

B．It should have focused on parents’ responses.

C．It provides a better understanding of the media.   

D．It’s a breakthrough in this field.

35. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The use of digital media is on the rise

B．Teens are increasingly exposed to ADHD

C．Heavy use of social media may increase ADHD risks

D．Teens’ exposure to modern media calls more attention

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

The Rise of “China-chic”

Over past years, guochao, or "China-chic" has been gaining popularity among Chinese consumers. Guochao conveys the cultural heritage and values of China.              36  . “China-chic" is rising, but what is it?

The idea of guochao was first borrowed from some international brands, and began to win over Chinese consumers in 2015.                            37  . In 2018, Chinese sportswear band Li-Ning presented its Wu Dao (the principles of Taoism) collection at the New York Fashion Week. It featured bright red color and Chinese characters. More brands have since followed，heralding（预示）the early period of guochao.

   38    . This was a period when applications of big data, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and 5G technology hit the market one after another. Domestic tech companies such as Huawei, Xiaomi, and DJI made headlines.

In its third stage, guochao became more common in everyday life. Over the past decade, guochao has expanded from consumer goods to experiential products. As consumers are showing greater interest in cultural identity and creativity, productions like the TV program National Treasure, and the dance show Night Banquet in Tang Dynasty Palace integrate (融合) cultural and historical elements with the latest audio-visual technologies.                 39                .

Nowadays. guochao is moving to the next stage. No matter how the trend evolves, Chinese people’s positive attitude toward the country's development and their recognition of and growing confidence in national culture won't change.                 40                 . Seen from a broader perspective, guochao mirrors the rise of China, a country eager to make its presence felt globally. Guochao is a style, but more importantly, it spreads culture and values.

1. The trend grew in the following years
2. They give the viewers a totally new experience
3. The next stage saw the rise of China's native fashion trends
4. It also expresses national pride and confidence in a new era
5. The second period of guochao mainly features hi-tech sectors
6. Its success will rely first and foremost on gaming cultural confidence
7. The concept of "Made in China" was recognized as the representation of Chinese culture

第三部分  语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节  完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）

 Last year I went on holiday to Spain. But    41   , after two days in Madrid, I started to get severe    42    pain. I was in such suffering that I went to the local hospital for a(n)

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No sooner had I arrived than I was    44    to a small room, and I had not been waiting too long    45    a surgeon came to examine me. He didn’t speak English and I only spoke a few words of Spanish. He    46    that I had to remove my clothes and he gave me one of those funny hospital gowns (罩衣) which hardly ____47    anything.

He then asked me in Spanish if I was embarrassed. “Si, unpoco (Yes, a little)”, I replied with my face turning red. You see, not only did I feel embarrassed at    48    my clothes in front of a stranger but also this    49    stranger was an extremely handsome man. He looked at me as though I was out of my    50    and then he quickly    51    down the passage.

I was beginning to    52    what had happened to him when he suddenly reappeared, this time with a group of    53    students, and again asked the same question in Spanish. Now I was feeling    54   , and shouted in English, “Yes, I’m extremely embarrassed. I think you would    55    too if you had to talk to a crowd of strangers with almost no clothes on.” Then a female doctor in the group held my arm gently and    56    in perfect English, “I think I see the problem. My    57    wants to take a photograph of your back—an X-ray—so he wants to know if you are    58    a baby. You see, embarrassed means pregnant in Spanish.”

Hardly had she told me this when I realized the    59    of the misunderstanding. We all had a _____60   , although I must admit that I felt rather stupid as well.

第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面材料，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

According to the traditional Chinese calendar, for every 19 years there will be seven leap months. “Leap month”    61    (refer) to a repetitive month. Rather     62   (interesting), there are two Februaries in 2023.

There are      63     variety of traditions and customs during leap month in China. They are quite      64       (fascinate) for you to explore. In some parts of East China’s Shandong province, the married daughters send toads (蟾蜍) and fish        65       (make) of dough (面团) to their parents.

_____66     (live) near Wuyi Mountain in East China’s Fujian province, the local people have the tradition of drinking tea at leap month, and only women      67      (allow) to take part. The daughters who are married usually buy pig’s feet and thin noodles for their parents,

     68      is unique for people in Southeast China’s Taiwan province.

Various historical and cultural factors have contributed      69      the diverse customs. Do they successfully arouse your      70       (curious)? The leap February has arrived. Are you prepared with your gifts?

第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)

第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

I have returned back to my country safe and sound. I really wanted to express my gratitude to my host for that he has done for me. During my stay with him, I was good looked after and he showed me around many place of interest, which left a deep impression on me. In addition, with her help, my oral English has greatly improved. Besides, I have better knowledge of American culture. With its atmosphere attracted me, I hope I can have a second chance to go there. As the winter vacation is at the corner, I hope he can spare some time to visit China. Unless he comes, I will accompany him to enjoy the beauty of Chinese culture.

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

假设你是李华,你校的校园网站英文栏目正在开展主题为“我心中的魅力校园”征文活动。请你根据以下主要内容进行投稿:

1. 生态环境;         

2. 校园生活;          

3. 精神面貌。

注意: 1. 词数 100 左右。             

2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

参考词汇: campus 校园       Student Association 学生社团

The Charming Campus in My Mind

     What should a charming campus be like?

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