汽开三中2024-2025学年度上学期月考
高三英语
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注意事项:
1. 试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分,共7页,总分150分,考试时间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。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where are the speakers probably
A. At a bus stop. B. At school. C. At home.
2. What will the speakers do next
A. Order food. B. Ask for the menu. C. Leave the restaurant.
3. Why does the man make the phone call
A. To cancel a visit. B. To make an appointment. C. To give some information.
4. What did the speakers do last week
A. They stayed at a hotel. B. They moved their house. C. They made a special meal.
5. What is the woman probably
A. A student. B. A math teacher. C. A head teacher.
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、7题。
6. What does the girl hope to do at first
A. Have a talk with the man.
B. Find an actress for the school play.
C. Receive an invitation from the man.
7. When is the school play
A. This Monday. B. Next week. C. Next month.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Why is Pauline visiting the children
A. To paint their school. B. To supply new clothes. C. To give them an art project.
9. What is John's concern about children
A. They may get hurt. B. They may perform badly. C. They may get their clothes dirty.
10. What will happen in the school tomorrow evening
A. Parents will visit. B. Work will be marked. C. Children will draw pictures.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. Where did Philip go on his trip today
A. A farm. B. A castle. C. A factory.
12. What does Philip want to do
A. Travel abroad. B. Pay another visit. C. Read about history.
13. What does the woman suggest Philip do
A. Watch a series. B. Read a book. C. Buy a computer.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What does John think about the City Theatre
A. It's close. B. It's small. C. It's crowded.
15. What is Liz's purpose of making the phone call
A. To ask a favour. B. To give John some tickets. C. To share details of a show.
16. Where is Liz now
A. At work. B. At home. C. At a concert.
17. What is the probable relationship between John and Liz
A. Husband and wife. B. Fellow workers. C. Friends.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Doing exercise. B. Choosing a career. C. Learning languages.
19. How many years has the speaker devoted to teaching
A. 2. B. 3. C. 5.
20. What does the speaker gain from teaching
A. Full health. B. Active imagination. C. Communication skills.
第二部分 阅读理解(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
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Architecture
Communication
FutureLearn
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Academic Earth
It matches prospective students with online coursework, either to audit (旁听) or work towards a degree. It's free to audit classes, but if you seek course credits, you pay a fee before attending the class. You may also select the university you wish to receive your online degree based on the ones the site offers. Its degree program includes subjects like:
Business
Education
Coursera
It affords students access to free courses and paid degree courses from several distinguished international colleges and universities. From the site, you can explore earning a certification or a degree based on your learning goals. If you're seeking a new career path, the site can help you with the process by offering courses to develop your skills and earn professional documents. A few of the free classes offered include:
Financial Markets
Introduction to Psychology
21. What is special about FutureLearn's courses
A. They can all be learned flexibly. B. They all belong to premium members.
C. They're all related to law and literature. D. They're all taught by college professors.
22. If you want to make a career change, which will you go to for a new skill
A. Academic Earth. B. Open Culture. C. FutureLearn. D. Coursera.
23. What do the online learning platforms have in common
A. They're fit for beginners with free time.
B. They specifically serve working people.
C. They only charge for their certain courses.
D. They offer courses for awarding degrees only.
B
Recently, scientific research suggests that mental health disorders affect up to 35 percent of top athletes at some stage of their careers. This can range from tiredness and eating disorders to depression and anxiety. The causes can be highly varied, with studies pointing to a range of contributing factors from poor sleep to selection pressures and early retirement due to injury.
American Simone Biles is widely considered to be the greatest gymnast (体操运动员) in the United States. When the Tokyo Olympics began, she was expected to win five gold medals. But on July 27th, she pulled out of the team final. She made the choice after having trouble landing her vault (跳跃) in the competition's first round. Later she said her mind was not in the right place to let her safely perform the difficult moves she is known for. In other words, her mind was not letting her body do what it needed to do. Cameras caught her telling her trainers during the team final, "I just don't trust myself."
Biles is not the only Olympian in recent months to talk about the pressure and mental effects of competing at the highest level. Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka lost in the second round of Olympic competition. She said she felt extreme pressure to win for Japan, where the Olympics are taking place.
Few coaches and officials in sports have an expert understanding of mental health and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) also recognizes that there is a great need for practical assessment tools that can be used by medical professionals and anyone looking after athletes to protect athletes' mental health.
"Mental health issues should be discussed more openly in sport' because athletes are always concerned about selection, and they want to appear as strong as possible," Scientific Director Dr Richard Budgett says. "But in the end this may have negative effects, so we need to recognize the symptoms so that athletes can get proper management and help when they need it."
24. What is the scientific research about
A. Athletes' living habits. B. Athletes' mental health.
C. Causes of athletes' injuries. D. Ways to reduce athletes' pressure.
25. Why did Simone Biles quit the team final
A. She was in a bad state of mind.
B. She was badly hurt in the first round.
C. She was not good at the difficult moves.
D. She did not live up to her trainers' requirements.
26. What can be a solution to athletes' mental health issues according to the IOC
A. Recognizing the symptoms. B. Discussing the issues privately.
C. Adopting suitable evaluation tools. D. Offering professional training to coaches.
27. What is the author's purpose in writing the text
A. To introduce two outstanding athletes.
B. To warn athletes about the danger of anxiety.
C. To draw people's attention to athletes' menial health.
D. To explain the importance of hard training to success.
C
Many people view cities largely in negative terms-as crowded, dirty, unhealthy environments that are breeding (繁殖) grounds for disease and crime. People fear that as cities get bigger, living conditions will get worse. To a growing number of economists, urban planners, and environmentalists, urbanization is good news. Many planners now believe big cities offer a solution to dealing with the problem of Earth's growing population.
Harvard economist Edward Glaeser is one person who believes that cities bring largely positive benefits. Glaeser's optimism is reflected in the title of his book The Triumph of the Ciry. Glaeser argues that poor people flock to cities because that's usually where the money is. Cities are productive because of "the absence of space between people", which reduces the cost of transporting goods, people, and ideas. While the flow of goods has always been important to cities, what is most important today is the flow of ideas. Successful cities attract and reward smart people with higher wages, and they enable people to learn from one another. In the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street, employees work in one open, crowded space sharing information. "They value knowledge over space. That's what the modern city is all about."
Another champion of urbanization is environmentalist Stewart Brand. From an ecological perspective, says Brand, moving people out of cities would be disastrous. Because cities are dense, they allow half of the world's population to live on about four percent of the land, leaving more space for open country, such as farmland. People living in cities also have less impact per capita (人均) on the environment. Their roads, sewers (下水道), and power lines are shorter and require fewer resources to build and operate. City apartments require less energy to heat, cool, and light than larger houses in suburbs and rural areas. Most importantly, people living in dense cities drive less. They can walk to many destinations, and public transportation is practical because enough people travel regularly to the same places. As a result, dense cities tend to produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions per person than scattered, sprawling suburbs.
Despite the negative aspects such as pollution and serious problems like urban slums, it is a mistake to see urbanization as evil; instead, we should view it as an inevitable part of development. Rapid growth itself is not the real problem-the larger issue is how to manage the growth.
28. Why does the author mention the New York Stock Exchange in Paragraph 2
A. To indicate the space there is valuable.
B. To show how goods can be exchanged.
C. To illustrate the importance of information flow.
D. To describe what a modem city should look like.
29. The underlined word "champion" in Paragraph 3 probably refers to a person who ________.
A. advocates something B. challenges something
C. achieves something D. protects something
30. Stewart Brand believes that ________.
A. urbanization would be more disastrous
B. life in cities is more economical than in rural areas
C. public transportation consumes more energy in cities
D. people living in rural areas have less impact on the environment
31. How does the author support Stewart Brand's idea in Paragraph 3
A. By quoting authorities. B. By making comparisons.
C. By analysing the causes. D. By criticizing opposing views.
D
The fact that gender diversity is something that companies constantly desire highlights the problem in itself. Actually, there are several professional industries where the female to male ratio (比例) is still nowhere close to equal. Across industries, the workforce gender balance is still highly skewed (偏向……的), even in domains which do not conventionally involve laborious work. The tech industry is a case in point, with the workforce imbalance definitely being one of the most prominent on the list.
Diversity and inclusion need to go hand in hand, and women around the world are increasingly assuming important positions and taking core decisions in the tech sector. These women are driving technological change and innovation which impact the industry at large.
Gender-diversity, like diversity in general, is important for varied perspectives and thought processes in a company. These perspectives are what help shape advancements and new ideas in technology and overall operations for the success of the business. This is especially true for technologies such as AI. The effects of personal biases on AI can tilt (使……倾斜) the results and, thus, they require a number of inputs and caution on the team's part, to be able to produce accurate solutions based on diverse and inclusive data.
According to a 2017 report on Higher Education by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, women were at or near parity (对等) among undergraduate degrees in science IT and computer. Most women equal men when it comes to skills, but face discrimination in other areas, thus creating a gap and reducing the will to continue at the company.
According to reports, biased treatment within the workplace is the most frequently cited reason for leaving, followed by poor management. There is still scope for a shift in attitudes at workplaces, which is a major obstacle when it comes to retaining women employees. In order to retain this talent and hire more talent like this, governments, NGOs and leaders from tech organizations need to come together to help close the gender gap further by providing more flexible work options and decision-making opportunities for women.
More and more women across the world are interested in pursuing tech careers or maintaining their existing ones. There is a need to encourage them to take up roles in AI and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) with opportunities that are both fair and equal. Given the computer-driven nature of AI, there is a need for women from diverse backgrounds to balance out the conventionally male-dominated profession to give an accurate representation. Thus, an inclusive and diverse workforce, combined with better HR policies will retain and draw in more women. This, in turn, will help the entire tech industry to develop a more comprehensive, empathetic (感同身受的) way of operations, which will undoubtedly influence the future socio-cultural thread driven by products and services developed by them.
32. From the first paragraph we know that ________.
A. gender balance problem remains to be solved
B. laborious work demands more gender balance
C. not all industries have gender balance problem
D. gender balance problem has been more serious
33. Women employees are reported to leave their jobs mainly because of ________.
A. unsatisfying income B. unfair treatment
C. competitive workplace D. poor management
34. Which of the following can help to retain and attract more women
A. Encouraging women to take up all kinds of roles.
B. Treating women employees more kindly than to men employees.
C. Offering women diverse work choices and decision-making opportunities.
D. Providing a tolerant working environment combined with favorable welfare.
35. What is the purpose of writing this passage
A. To appeal to women to protect their proper rights
B. To present the fact of gender bias in the tech industry
C. To call for more women representation in the tech industry
D. To teach the tech industry how to get rid of gender bias
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。
It can be really frustrating when you want to stand up for yourself but always feel the tears coming-especially when you know that what you have to say is valid and important. 36 or that you're stuck in the same situation every time. We hope that with the help of these strategies, you'll be able to stand up for yourself, and gain the respect that you deserve.
Taking deep breaths activates a natural relaxation response. If you feel like you're about to cry, you're likely feeling stressed and overwhelmed. By taking deep breaths, you're sending a message to your brain to calm down-your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing will all decrease. 37
Another way to prevent yourself from crying is to deliberately pause a little. Rather than going on and on, say what you want to and then stop and wait for the other person to respond. 38
But if you let yourself get caught up in your frustration and sadness all at once, you may be more likely to begin crying.
39 You may find yourself crying because you lack confidence in yourself, but research has found that your body posture can actually make you think more positive about yourself Try to stand straight, plant your feet wide, and keep your head up-you may feel better about your worth and what you have to say.
It's okay if you aren't successful on your first couple of tries. It's important to recognize that not only is crying a common and understandable reaction to emotional distress, but that you can still make a stand and get your point across even if you are crying. 40 , so be easy on yourself during the journey!
A. You'll get better with time and practice
B. Crying is usually regarded as a sign of weakness
C. This may help you feel more relaxed and grounded
D. Having better body posture can boost your confidence
E. Yet you shouldn't feel like there's no way to deal with it
F. You'll meet different difficulties and challenges in the process
G. Even if you have a lot to say, you'll be able to get to it in time
第三部分 语言知识运用(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、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My first job was at a small school with huge problems. Violence, drugs, and other behaviors were 41 . A week before I started, there was a frightening news report in that school. I almost 42 then. If I had done that, I would have 43 important lessons and the job that shaped who I am.
The student that I remember the most from my first year of teaching was Aron. Aron had hungry eyes and always fought in class. 44 some students who struggled in academics, he did anything he could to turn his 45 elsewhere. Aron spent much of his time in the 46 ,which was expected.
The older teachers 47 when they saw my class roster (花名册) with Aron in it. I thought I would help him with my good intentions, but I failed. I had no control over the class. They were 48 , meaner and more determined than I was to control the class. Aron was the worst. I felt 49 . Every night that semester, I would fall into my bed and dream of quitting.
I was in fact going to quit because I was 50 . The day Aron was rolling around my classroom and he 51 at me like a snake ready to 52 and said, "I bet you don't come back." Suddenly, I got very 53 . For the first time, I realized that I was the teacher and that I set the rules for this class. Then I looked at him and said 54 , "Bet!"
Everything has changed since that day. I worked double hard to prepare for the classes. 55 , students became well behaved and diligent. Aron bugged me at the graduation. At that moment, we couldn't be happier.
41. A. rare B. common C. formal D. special
42. A. quit B. continued C. began D. waited
43. A. experienced B. missed C. learned D. taken
44. A. As with B. Besides C. As to D. Unlike
45. A. conversation B. chance C. focus D. trouble
46. A. office B. hospital C. classroom D. library
47. A. cried B. feared C. laughed D. escaped
48. A. busier B. braver C. smarter D. louder
49. A. confident B. powerless C. energetic D. fearless
50. A. determined B. pushed C. bored D. disappointed
51. A. glared B. glanced C. smiled D. jumped
52. A. hunt B. slide C. attack D. advance
53. A. upset B. excited C. active D. angry
54. A. carefully B. firmly C. trustfully D. modestly
55. A. Occasionally B. Seldom C. Temporarily D. Gradually
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。
Liulichang Cultural Street is known throughout China and the world for its ancient books, calligraphy, paintings, rubbings, ink stones and ink. The street, which is only 750 meters long, 56 (locate) south of Hepingmen Gate within walking distance of the Hepingmen Ouanjude Peking Duck Restaurant. It is 57 must-see for visitors traveling in Beijing.
Liulichang's history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, 58 it was part of Jixian County. During the Liao Dynasty, it was known 59 Haiwangcun (Village of the Sea King). The kiln (窑) which made glazed tiles (琉璃瓦) was first built in the Yuan Dynasty. When Ming rulers began to build 60 (they) palaces in Beijing, the kiln was enlarged. Most glazed structural 61 (component) of the Ming halls and palaces were produced in the kiln. In Ming and Qing times, Liulichang was a favorite place for scholars, painters and calligraphers who gathered there 62 (write) and read books, as well as to paint and compose poetry.
In 1979, the Chinese government 63 (approve) a recommendation to restore and expand Liulichang. The 64 (origin) shops have been restored and the road broadened into a 15-meter-wide pedestrian mall. A museum 65 (display) classical paintings, calligraphy and other antiquities tells the story of the old street.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是中学生李华,上周星期三由于个人原因未能参加学校外教John的英语口语课考试,请你用英语写一篇道歉信,主要内容包括:
(1)表示歉意并说明原因;
(2)希望获得原谅和补考的机会。
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:补考(make-up test)
Dear John,
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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。
I was angry about my father in the first year of college, because he didn't care about my feelings all.
One day I had a serious quarrel with him. I was fed up with his direction and correction. How could he interfere with my life and my study plans How could he understand the importance of my university activities The only thing that he cared about was my academic performance! He didn't understand my world and I didn't understand his, either.
I stormed out and sighed all the way to school. Suddenly I realized that I didn't have the assignment that was due: a thought card. This class was taught by Dr. Sidney B. Simon. The thought card was the admission ticket to his class. He would return them to us with his comment.
My first thought card read, "All that glitters (发光) is not gold." He commented, "What does this quote mean to you Is it significant " Obviously, he was taking it seriously. I surely didn't want to reveal myself to him.
The week progressed. Dr. Simon's class was quite brilliant. He challenged us to think and come up with our own responses. But I had no handling strategies to deal with it.
The second Tuesday came. I wrote on my card, "The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said." The next day the card came back: "You seem to need a listener. Is this important to your life " I couldn't remember a teacher caring personally about me since primary school.
With all these memories filling my mind, I raced to class. Just outside the door, I took a card and wrote, "I have the most terrible Dad of the world!" Then I dashed in. Looking up at me, he reached out for the card, and I took my seat. The moment I sat down, I felt terrible. I didn't mean to let that out. That night I had difficulty sleeping. What if he contacted my dad
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。
On Wednesday morning I came to class with mixed feelings. _________________________________________
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I held the card tightly, thinking about his words. ____________________________________________________
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