河南省信阳高级中学2023-2024学年高一下期03月月考（一）
英语试题
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
The International Voluntary Service runs a number of Youth Exchanges throughout the year.Youth Exchanges give small groups of 4-5 young people the opportunity to take part in volunteering trips abroad for an average of two weeks.These young people are joined by 4-5 young people from 3-4 other nationalities and are a wonderful intercultural experience in a safe environment.
Example Youth Exchanges:
Youth Exchange 1
Location:Ireland
Other nationalities:Ireland,Spain,Italy,Hungary
Theme:Focuses on the topic of community reconstruction and community activities—exploring how local issues facing our communities are connected to global issues.The group will also learn about the eco-village as an example of a community and take part in team-building activities.
Youth Exchange 2
Location:France
Other nationalities:Bulgaria,Italy,France
Theme:Organic gardening &continual living.This project will take place in a natural park,where the group will take part in gardening activities and games workshops about continuous development.
Youth Exchange 3
Location:Macedonia
Other nationalities:Serbia,Turkey,Ireland
Theme:Foster social inclusion and motivate personal development of young people through sports and outdoor activities.Promote outdoor activities as a tool to help inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities.
Youth Exchange 4
Location:Italy
Other nationalities:Italy,Bulgaria,Greece
Theme:A social-environmental project that intends to promote social inclusion and continuable development,regarded as a process of civil rights and active citizenship.Over 10 days,the group will participate in activities to raise awareness about the effect of our behavior on the environment.
21.What do you focus on when travelling in France
A.Gardening work.
C.Developing social inclusion.
B.Civil rights.
D.Rebuilding communities.
22.If you are interested in protecting the environment,you can take part in
A.Youth Exchange 1
C.Youth Exchange 3
B.Youth Exchange 2
D.Youth Exchange 4
23.Which nation are Youth Exchanges most popular with
A.Spain.
B.Italy.
C.Ireland.
D.France.
B
In the summer of 1969,six-year-old Mike Massimino watched wide-eyed on the television as Neil Armstrong took the first step on the moon.He immediately made his mom turn his elephant school play costume into that of an astronaut for Halloween.
As a child attracted by the universe,he dreamt of becoming an astronaut.But his wish caught up with him when he realized he didn't have the ideal skill set to make it as an astronaut:He was afraid of heights,had poor eyesight and couldn't swim.
Given all of Massimino's difficulty in qualifying as an astronaut,he worked for a different career.However,when the Challenger exploded,Massimino decided he wouldn't wait any longer to realize his dream.
NASA's elite program of astronauts introduces a new class every couple of years.If you don't make it,you won't be considered again until the next round.Massimino first applied(申请)to the program in 1989.Eight months later,he received his rejection(拒绝)letter in the mail.Unsurprised,he began carrying out space research,working toward his PhD in engineering at MIT.He applied again two years later for the 1992 astronaut class.He got rejected again.Years later,for the class of 1995,Massimino's application turned out unsuccessful.The interview was as tough as one would imagine.
Massimino failed because of something he could not change—not having 20/20vision(视力).He didn't stop there.After extensive research,he had vision training for nearly a year,having taken advice from others in the space science field,helping his eyes focus more clearly on objects(物体)in front of him.
Sending out his fourth application to NASA like a shot in the dark with a note from his eye doctor on his improvements,Massimino got a call.They would let him retake his eye test.He passed.
“Making a decision to give up on my dream after coming so close was unthinkable,”he said,“One in a million is not zero.I knew that if I gave up,I would always wonder what would have happened.”
24.What impressed Massimino at the age of six
A.The invention of television.
C.Armstrong's moonwalk.
B.A school play in Halloween.
D.The explosion of the Challenger.
25.What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A.NASA's program of astronauts.
B.Massimino's working experience at MIT.
C.NASA's interview process.
D.Massimino's three unsuccessful applications.
26.How did Massimino improve his eyesight
A.By receiving vision training.
C.By focusing his eyes on big objects.
B.By having an eye operation.
D.By following his parents' advice.
27.Which of the following can best describe Massimino
A.Clever.
B.Determined.
C.Thoughtful.
D.Generous.
C
Mammoth Cave National Park,in the state of Kentucky,is a unique and historical natural wonder.It has the world's longest cave system.There may be another 600 miles of cave passageways that-have yet to be explored.In addition,more than 200 caves that are disconnected from the larger system can be found in the park.
The underground caves were created naturally by the process of limestone(石灰岩)erosion.Rain and rivers slowly dissolve(溶解)and shape soft limestone.The system is still being shaped today.Not only are they an amazing destination to visit,but the system also provides drinking water for about 40%of the US population.
The caves first explorers were Native Americans,who mined(采矿)the upper-levels of Mammoth Cave.Later,the sites were left in great shape and began to draw public interest.
Mammoth Cave was made into a national park thanks to strong support.Back in the1920s,the Southern Appalachian National Park Commission was set up in 1925.After years of work,as well as building roads and public facilities,the park was completed on July 1,1941.
The park now receives around 2 million visitors a year,with about a quarter taking at our of the caves—everything from a cultural tour to the more adventurous tours on offer.The cave supports more than 130 wildlife species(物种).The park is also much more than just a cave;the forest around has a diverse(多种多样的)range of species.There are miles of trails open for horseback riding,with canoe trails and great fishing spots.There are also more than 1,300 flowering species in the forest,and animals like wood warblers,thrushes,and bald eagles can regularly be seen.
28.What can we learn about Mammoth Cave from the first two paragraphs
A.It was made by ancient people.
C.It is made up of 200 connected caves.
B.It has the length of 600 miles
D.It has a large underground system.
29.How do the caves form
A.Explorers mine the upper levels.
B.The government searches for drinkable water.
C.Water dissolves limestone.
D.People build roads-and public facilities.
30.What can we learn from the last paragraph
A.More than 1,300 flowers grow in the caves:.
B.The park offers visitors diverse experiences.
C.Most visitors come to the park just for caves.
D.Two million people have visited the park till now.
31.What is the best title for the text
A.Planning cave tours around the world
B.Exploring the world's longest cave system
C.Learning about the explorers of Mammoth Cave
D.Predicting the future of Mammoth Cave National Park
D
Today,there are more humans on Earth than ever and nature is in free fall.In just 50years,wildlife populations have dropped on average by 69 percent.In the same period,our population has doubled,and demand for non-living and living material from Earth has grown six times.The biggest contributors to biodiversity(生物多样性)loss are habitat destruction and over-development of species,both driven by completely unsustainable consumption(不可持续的消耗)and caused by increasing human numbers.It is important that we address this over-consumption,and that means thinking seriously the influence our species' population growth is having on the breakdown of the natural world.
December's biodiversity summit(峰会)in Canada didn't meet the challenges we face.Only two of the 23 topics are intended to address consumption and speak of “greatly reducing over consumption".But the message is unclearly defined and unquantified(未被量化的),short of necessary facts for any real application.Given all the goals of the former biodiversity protection plan were missed,it is truly impossible to imagine that governments will gather the bravery to catch the chance.
In November last year,our population reached 8 billion and there are predictions that it will reach 10.4 billion in the 2080s.The goal of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity is for us to live“in harmony(和谐)with nature”by 2050.Let me make it clear:there is no doubt that the 1.7 billion more people predicted will make this greatly harder to achieve.However much we try to reduce our consumption and our influence,every plan and rule that moves us forward will have a gradually lower influence.
And let me say it again:it isn't about any particular humans among those billions,this is about us as a species of resource-consuming organism.
We must now ensure governments deal with their tasks with great efforts instead of any short-sighted,short-term solutions.Tolerating(忍受)the cruel idea that economic grow this the answer to our problems,and totally ignoring unsustainable population growth,must end.Or we all die.
32.What's the function for the first paragraph
A.To conduct a survey.
C.To introduce the topic
D.To discuss a problem.
B.To explore the reason.
33.What can we learn from the summit in Canada
A.It is far from contenting the author.
B.It has pointed the way to our future.
C.It clears up many people's confusion.
D.It helps deal with the consumption issues.
34.How does the author present his idea in paragraph 32
A.By giving examples.
C.By making comparisons.
B.By showing data.
D.By defining concept.
35.The author advises us to
A.Tolerate existing issues and wait.
B.Put population growth in second place.
C.Expect economic growth to solve the problem.
D.Let governments adopt effective solutions wisely.
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。
How to make friends at a new school
Have you entered a new school 36 There are tons of different ways to connect with your classmates,as long as you're willing to take a leap of faith.We've put together some tips and suggestions to help you along the way!
Use social media to your advantage.
Social media makes it easier to build connections with your schoolmates.A quick comment(评论),retweet(转发),or message can be enough to start a new friendship. 37 Comment and let him know you love his technique.By putting yourself out there and being friendly,you might make new friend.
38
That person might be in the same boat as you are.Instead of joining a crowded table or finding an empty area for yourself,look for someone sitting by themselves.This is an easy way to start a conversation with someone new.In the cafe,you might ask"Is this seat taken "or “Can I sit with you "before sitting down.
Lend a hand.
39 You might help someone pick up his dropped textbooks and notebooks,or lend a pencil to a classmate in need.Being kind and considerate is a great way to separate yourself from the rest of the crowd.You might offer part of your lunch to someone who forgot their lunch money,or offer to deliver homework to a student who missed class.
Make eye contact and smile.
You'll seem more approachable to your new classmates if you look friendly.When you walk in the halls,hold your head up high and make eye contact with a few other people： 40 If they smile back at you,try saying hi so you can get to know them.
A.Approach someone sitting alone at lunch.
B Helping a classmate could be a great opportunity for friendship-
C.Is he reading a good book,or wearing a fashionable T-shirt
D.However,with a few tricks,you can learn to make more friends at school.
E.Someone at your school posted a video of a cool painting he is working on.
F.Being a new student can feel pretty stressful at first,but you have nothing to fear.
G.Even if you don't know the person,offer a kind smile to show that you're positive and friendly.
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。
Eddie McCarthy was watching the local TV news when he suddenly saw a 41 face on the screen:Roman,one of his high school math students,His parents were 42 looking for a live kidney(肾)donor for him.McCarthy decided he would get a blood test to see if he might be a 43 match.
Roman's kidney s were failing,and he would likely have to wait three to five years for a donor kidney, 44 more than 92,000 people were on the waiting list.
Roman's mother said,“Every birthday was bittersweet,knowing that Roman was getting closer to 45 a kidney transplant(移植).”His parents began an all-out 46 for a living donor two years ago.
Then in February,their 47 came after McCarthy saw them on the local news.McCarthy got a blood test at a local clinic and 48 that his blood type was O positive like Roman's.He soon did more tests.At the end of June,he49news that he would be a great donor match for Roman.
When the hospital 50 in June that the operation would be performed,Roman's parents began to shed tears.
Roman's transplant went smoothly,and he was pretty much back to being a 51 15-year-old kid.His parents' friends 52 a GoFundMe account for him to help pay the expense.
“Everyone in our family will forever be 53 for what the donor did,”Roman's mother said.“We hope that McCarthy's 54 will give hope to others who are 55 what we did,and that they'll also find donors.”
41. A. familiar
42. A. comfortably
43. A. strange
44. A. if
45. A. admiting
46. A. search
47. A. competition
48. A. remembered
49. A. ignored
50. A. determined
51. A. perfect
52. A. stole
53. A. thankful
54. A. remark
55. A. showing off
B. precious
B. happily
B. potential
B. until
B. needing
B. responsibility
B. challenge
B. commented
B. spread
B. blamed
B. generous
B. started
B. patient
B. target
B. going through
C. common
C. anxiously
C. regular
C. because
C. improving
C. suggestion
C. pride
C. learned
C. received
C. pretended
C. similar
C. saved
C. eager
C. title
C. holding onto
D. different
D. secretly
D. original
D. although
D. balancing
D. excuse
D. luck
D. imagined
D. brought
D. praised
D. normal
D. sold
D. concerned
D. gift
D. getting over
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。
Recently,chatbot(聊天机器人)technology has gained 56 (popular) in the world of AI(人工智能).One of the most well-known chatbots 57 （call）GPT which was developed by OpenAI.Its birth can date back to 2018, 58 the first version of GPT appeared.This version could deal with natural-sounding texts.
Over the past few years,GPT 59 （experience）several updates and improvements,making it one of the most 60 （advance)chatbots in the world.The most exciting development is its ability 61 (learn)new information.This means that as users chat with GPT,it becomes 62 (good)at understanding and responding to their needs than ever before.
63 (look)ahead,we are confident that chatbots like GPT have the potential to change the way we live with technology.GPT has the potential to create better user experiences from customer service to education.
All in all, 64 birth and,development of GPT has been a milestone(里程碑)in the history of AI. 65 the continued progress of this technology,we can expect to see many exciting new developments in the years to come.
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，你校下周将邀请英国友人来校参观，需要志愿者介绍你校的历史和特色文化。请你写一封申请信，内容包括：
外向
1.申请原因；
2.你的优势；
3.相关经历。
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 Sir/Madam,
Yours,
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。
It was a warm Sunday.16-year-old Stella settled down with a book,enjoying her quiet moment when her friend Bog came over with his 6-year-old sister.“Stella,please!I need you to help to watch Hazel!I have a lecture to attend this afternoon,"Bog begged.
Stella frowned,not thrilled with the idea of babysitting a little girl.However,Bog didn't offer her any other choice.He dropped Hazel off with Stella and quickly ran away before she could react.
With a heavy sigh,Stella unwillingly turned her attention to Hazel.“Fine,just stay there and don't cause any trouble,"she grumbled(嘟囔).To her surprise,little Hazel smiled and obediently sat by the table,drawing quietly without making a single noise.
For the next hour,Stella was quietly engaged in reading without being disturbed by Hazel.Gradually,her annoyance disappeared and she got accustomed to the company of Hazel.After a while,Hazel cautiously approached Stella,holding a picture.“Look,it's you and me."she said in a low voice.It was a simple drawing of two girls,hand in hand,smiling.
Stella's heart softened as she looked at the drawing.She felt guilty about treating Hazel impatiently.Setting her book aside,Stella smiled warmly and said,“I love it.Thank you!”Then Stella began to join Hazel to create it together.
Just as they were lost in a world of colors,a sudden phone ringing broke the warm atmosphere.It was a phone call from her friend,reminding her about the long-awaited plan to go skating on the ice rink(溜冰场).Stella's heart sank because she had forgotten all about it.She was torn between the desire to go skating and her duty to look after Hazel.She was also worried that taking her to skate would prevent her from enjoying gliding(滑)freely on the ice.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右。
2.请按如下格式作答。
As Stella hesitated,Hazel looked up at her with hopeful eyes.
Hazel admiringly watched Stella and her friends gliding on the ice.河南省信阳高级中学2023-2024学年高一下期03月月考（一）
英语答案
阅读理解
21-23. ADB 24-27. CDAB 28-31. DCBB 32-35. CABD 36-40. FEABG
完形填空
41-45 ACBCB 46-50 ADCCA 51-55 DBADB
语法填空
56.popularity 57.is called 58.when 59.has experienced 60.advanced
61.to learn 62.better 63.Looking 64.the 65.With
作文
One possible version:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm Li Hua,a senior 3 student.I have learned that volunteers for the foreigners from Britain are needed.I am writing to apply for this position.I do believe that I am qualified for the job.Firstly,I have an extensive knowledge of our school's history and culture.Besides,I have a good command of English,making it easy for me to communicate with foreign guests freely.More importantly,I have been involved in a good deal of reception work.Thanks for your time and consideration.I would appreciate it if I could be chosen for this job.
Yours,
Li Hua
One possible version:
As Stella hesitated,Hazel looked up at her with hopeful eyes.“Can I come with you "she asked eagerly.Stella's heart melted again at the sight of Hazel's twinkling eyes and she couldn't bear the thought of disappointing Hazel.“Of course,"she said softly with a warm smile.Hazel's face lit up with sheer delight as she jumped with excitement.Then,they quickly gathered things and headed to the ice rink.Upon arriving,Stella introduced Hazel to her friends,who welcomed her with open arms.They patiently helped Hazel put on skates and encouraged her to follow them onto the ice.
Hazel admiringly watched Stella and her friends gliding on the ice.Then she tentatively stepped onto the ice.Sensing Hazel's fear,Stella skated closer to help her.With patience and care,she gently guided Hazel how to find balance and glide on the ice.Step by step,they moved forward.Stella's gentle encouragement and support helped Hazel gain confidence.The initial fear gradually gave way to excitement as Hazel glided more smoothly.Watching it,Stella felt a sense of fulfillment welling up inside her.They had a fantastic time on the ice and gradually formed a bond going beyond being temporary companions.
