江苏省扬州市广陵区扬州中学2024-2025学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题（PDF版含答案，无听力音频无听力原文）

江苏省扬州市广陵区扬州中学 2024-2025学年高三上学期
10月月考英语试题
2024.10
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 is the restaurant’s specialty
A. American food. B. Italian food. C. Thai food.
2. Why is the man here
A. To have an interview. B. To make an inquiry. C. To visit the woman.
3. What is the woman most excited about
A. Seeing sharks. B. Going to the beach. C. Staying with her relatives.
4. Where are the speakers
A. At a bus stop. B. In a car. C. On a bus.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Why the electricity bill went up.
B. Where they can pay the electricity bill.
C. How they can reduce the electricity usage.
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
项中选择最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读每个
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 is the woman doing
A. Reserving a room. B. Checking into a hotel. C. Packing her luggage.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Walk in a park. B. Have dinner. C. Go to a bank.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues.
B. Interviewer and interviewee.
C. Manager and technician.
9. How many candidates are there for the position
A. Two. B. Four. C. Six.
10. What does the woman ask
A. What the job requirements are.
B. Where the interview will be held.
C. Whether the equipment is ready.
听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。
11. How does Martin find the atmosphere of the art studio
A. Friendly. B. Inspiring. C. Stressful.
12. What does Sarah need to do
A. Meet new people. B. Develop new skills. C. Find a way to relax.
13. Who teaches the beginners’ class
A. Ms. Thompson. B. Ms. Brown. C. Ms. Johnson.
听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 17题。
14. What is the woman worried about
A. The popularity of the topic.
B. The limited time for the presentation.
C. The amount of information to prepare.
15. What is the first main point of the presentation
A. Ways of helping bees.
B. The importance of bees.
C. Problems affecting bees today.
16. What is Mr. Lee
A. A teacher. B. An assistant. C. A reporter.
17. What's advised to be added to the presentation by the man
A. Diagrams. B. Statistics. C. Photos.
听第 10段材料，回答第 18至 20题。
18. Which department is recently established
A. History. B. Business. C. Economics.
19. How will the program help with the course fees
A. It offers students loans.
B. Students can get discounts.
C. The experts offer the funds.
20. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To do a promotion of a program.
B. To explain how to register for the course.
C. To emphasize the importance of education.
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
Best Overall: LectroFan EVO Sound Machine
Why You Should Get It
This compact, stylish, and affordable white noise machine is very easy to use. With a timer,
a headphone connector, and a large range of sounds, you’ll be able to find the right set up for
you. That’s where it comes in to mask all that unwanted environmental noise—or lack of—so
you can get more rest.
Keep in Mind
The device isn’t battery-operated, so it’ll need to stay plugged into a power source.
It does everything you need it to, and then some, for a very reasonable price. It plays
non-repeating digital noise in a range of colors: It has 10 fan sounds, 10 environmental noise
sounds—including pink and brown noise, and two ocean soundscapes.
The device is super simple to use, and once you’ve picked your favorite type of noise, it
will be saved in the settings, and the machine will auto play that sound each time you turn it on.
The speaker produces a clear and crisp sound, and there’s a wide volume range. It also comes
with an optional time you can set between one to eight hours, or play continuously, plus a
3.5mm connector for headphones if your partner isn’t quite as keen on white noise as you are.
It’s compact enough to travel everywhere with you, and as white noise machines go, it
looks pretty good, too. It certainly won’t look out of place on your bedside table. You can power
the LectroFan EVO via USB or the included A/C adaptor, but it doesn’t have an internal battery,
so it does need to be plugged in.
Price at time of publish: $35
Product Details: Dimensions: It’s 4.7 inches long and 3. 3 inches in height. Its width is the
same as its length. | Sound options: 22 | Timer: Yes | Power: Plug-in
21. What is the device mentioned used to do
A. Avoid noises. B. Enjoy nature.
C. Help sleep well. D. Listen to music.
22. What do we know about the device from the text
A. It works with batteries. B. It doesn’t disturb others.
C. It has one nature noise. D. Its timer’s set up is fixed.
23. How wide is the device
A. 3.3 inches. B. 4.7 inches. C. 6. 8 inches. D. 10 inches.
B
When I was five, I once peeled off the paper that enveloped my crayons and snapped them
in two. My great enthusiasm was dampened to find just more crayon inside. When I started
writing words with pencils, I would twist them inside a sharpener to see if the pencil lead went
all the way through the body. Growing up, I saw my television taken apart to reveal the inner
workings that only made sense when I did a degree in physics.
Then I landed a career in engineering, spending six years as part of the team that designed
the Shard, a famous building in London. Actually, whether I knew it or not, I was already on a
mission to understand how things are formed.
After exploring the big, I decided to turn to the small. I realized whatever matter forms
human-made objects, complex devices are made up of fundamental building blocks, without
which our complex machinery wouldn’t exist.
It is this idea that inspired my book where I select what I believe are seven core elements
that form the basis of the world—the nail, the wheel, the spring, the magnet, the lens, the pump
and the string. Together they compose a vast range of innovations in terms of their underlying
(潜在的 ) scientific principles and the fields of engineering they touch. They’ve changed our
technology, and had a sweeping impact on our history, arts, culture, communication, political
and power structures, etc.
The blender we use to make baby’s food relies on gears (齿轮 ), which couldn’t exist
without the wheel. The speaker on the phone relies on a magnet. Even when we think of larger
and more complex objects—diggers, skyscrapers, satellites—we come back to the same seven
foundational innovations.
So, look around you, and ask questions about what you see: reignite(重燃) that childhood
curiosity. Hopefully, that will inspire you to investigate and lead you to a better understanding of
the building blocks of our world.
24. Why does the author mention crayons in paragraph 1
A. To explain his choice of college major.
B. To demonstrate his fascination with tools.
C. To highlight his disappointment at the discovery.
D. To show his early passion for the insides of objects.
25. What made the author’s book possible
A. His experience in designing buildings.
B. His understanding of the origin of things.
C. His finding of the components of machinery.
D. His perspective on the operation of the world.
26. What do we know about the seven core elements
A. They throw light on scientific principles.
B. They have a profound influence on society.
C. They mark an era of technological innovation.
D. They represent the advancement in engineering.
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. Small Things That Count B. Big Dreams That Reward
C. Ask the Right Questions D. Understand Core Elements
C
I don’t think translation apps will make learning foreign languages completely outdated.
No program can accurately recreate the implication of real conversation. For example, by
dropping “will” or “am going to” in “Tomorrow I start my diet,” I am implying a previous delay
of the diet. A typical translation by apps would be “Tomorrow I am going to start my diet,”
which gets across the basic idea but lacks the intended implication.
However, technology is eliminating the need to learn foreign languages for practical
purposes such as reserving hotel rooms or ordering meals in a foreign country, since practicality
is why most people want to learn a new language.
Douglas Hofstadter, a cognitive scientist, sees his mastery of foreign languages as a
reflection of his identity. As an enthusiastic language learner myself, I don’t entirely share his
perspective, but I do agree with the writer Graeme Wood, who has noted “to actively enjoy
piecing together how other languages work is an individual quirk (怪癖), not a human universal.”
True enthusiasts learn new languages for the sheer joys of discovery or accomplishment. Most
people, however, are uninterested in this odd desire.
Some would say a foreign language is a window into a new way of processing the world.
But did the humble level of French or Spanish we picked up in school provide us with a new
lens on the world If our goal is getting directions to the bus station in Rome, technology now
makes that possible at the press of a button.
As someone endlessly fascinated by languages, I am working hard to accept this new
reality. With an iPhone handy and an appropriate app downloaded, foreign languages will no
longer present most people with the barrier they once did. Learning a new language will likely
become a pursuit of interest to a much smaller but more committed set of enthusiasts.
28. What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A. The function of real conversation.
B. The importance of accurate translation.
C. The limitation of translation technology.
D. The necessity of learning foreign languages.
29. Why does the author learn new languages
A. To satisfy an inner desire. B. To display his individuality.
C. To serve practical purposes. D. To explore his core identity.
30. What does the author think of foreign language lessons in school
A. Uninspiring. B. Irrelevant C. Inflexible. D. Insufficient.
31. What does “this new reality” in the last paragraph refer to
A. Language enthusiasts will lose their passion.
B. Foreign languages won’t pose big challenges.
C. Many people will quit learning new languages.
D. Learning languages is no longer a personal choice.
D
Is forgiveness against our human nature To answer our question, we need to ask a further
question: What is the essence of our humanity For the sake of simplicity, people consider two
distinctly different views of humanity. The first view involves dominance and power. In an early
paper on the psychology of forgiveness, Droll (1984) made the interesting claim that humans’
essential nature is more aggressive than forgiving allows. Those who forgive are against their
basic nature, much to their harm. In his opinion, forgivers are compromising their well-being as
they offer mercy to others, who might then take advantage of them.
The second view involves the theme of cooperation, mutual respect, and even love as the
basis of who we are as humans. Researchers find that to fully grow as human beings, we need
both to receive love from and offer love to others. Without love, our connections with a wide
range of individuals in our lives can fall apart. Even common sense strongly suggests that the
will to power over others does not make for harmonious interactions. For example, how well has
slavery worked as a mode of social harmony
From this second viewpoint of who we are as humans, forgiveness plays a key role in the
biological and psychological integrity of both individuals and communities because one of the
outcomes of forgiveness, shown through scientific studies, is the decreasing of hatred and the
restoration of harmony. Forgiveness can break the cycle of anger. At least to the extent the
people from whom you are estranged(不和的 ) accept your love and forgiveness and are
prepared to make the required adjustments. Forgiveness can heal relationships and reconnect
people.
As an important note, when we take a Classical philosophical perspective, that of Aristotle,
we see the distinction between potentiality and actuality. We are not necessarily born with the
capacity to forgive, but instead with the potential to learn about it and to grow in our ability to
forgive. The actuality of forgiving, its actual appropriation in conflict situations, develops with
practice.
32. What is Droll’s idea about forgiveness
A. People should offer mercy to others.
B. Aggressive people should learn to forgive.
C. Forgiveness depends on the nature of humanity.
D. People who forgive can have their own welfare affected.
33. What does the example in Paragraph 2 illustrate
A. To forgive is to love. B. To fight is to grow.
C. To dominate is to harm. D. To give is to receive.
34. What is the writer’s attitude toward forgiveness
A. Objective. B. Reserved. C. Favorable. D. Skeptical.
35. What is message of the last paragraph
A. Forgiveness is in our nature.
B. It takes practice to forgive.
C. Forgiveness grows with time.
D. Actuality is based on potentiality.
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。
“I am dying of boredom,” complains the young wife Yelena in Chekhov’s 1987 play Uncle
Vanya. Of course, if Yelena were around today, we know what she would do: pull out her
smartphone and find something fun. Today it is easy to get rid of boredom. 36
That is the finding of two fascinating recent studies. In one, researchers asked subjects to
do something boring, like copying out numbers from a phone book, and then take tests of
creative thinking. The result 37 In the second study, subjects gave more answers to a
word test than a non-bored control group after being forced to watch a dull screensaver.
“An restless mind hungers for stimulation, so boredom becomes a seeking state,” says
Sandi Mann, the psychologist at the University of Central Lancashire. “ 38 ” Parents
will tell you that kids with “nothing to do” will eventually invent some fun games to play—with
a cardboard box, a light switch, whatever.
The problem, the researchers worry, is that these days we don’t struggle to overcome these
slow moments. “ 39 ” Mann says. “This might relieve us temporarily, but it shuts down
the deeper thinking.” So here is an idea: Instead of always avoiding boredom, embrace and face
it. Sometimes, anyway. Mann has found she gets some of her best thinking done when she is
driving her car and therefore can’t be distracted by her phone.
40 The good type inspires you to see what can come of it. The bad type, in
contrast, tires you and makes you feel like you can’t be bothered to do anything. An important
part of our modern task, then, is learning to evaluate these different types of boredom—to
distinguish the useful kind from the harmful one.
A. And there is, of course, bad boredom.
B. Bored subjects came up with more creative ideas.
C. But what if boredom is a meaningful experience
D. These moments are a lot more valuable than expected.
E. Actually, tips on getting away from boredom are countless.
F. We try to kill every moment of boredom with mobile devices.
G. When not satisfied with your state, you’re seeking and engaged.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 30分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分）
Back in the days when I was just a young student, I was always absent from school
___41___, too shy to step into the public attention. My grades, though not absolutely good, was
above the ___42___. However, an unexpected incident allowed me to___43___life lessons and
gradually accept the challenges thrown at me.
One rainy afternoon, while walking home from school, an accident happened. A speeding
car ___44___me, leaving me with a broken leg. Lying on my hospital bed, pain aching through
my body, the reality of my situation ___45___. This unforeseen incident had set me back
academically, and I needed to figure out how to achieve my previous___46___.
With the help of my parents and teachers, who ___47___accompanied me through the
healing process, I managed to transform my ___48___ into a stepping stone. I began to acquire
the will to push myself beyond my limits. After several months, I returned to school. My
teachers had made accommodations for me, which included access to ___49___classes to catch
up on the lessons I missed. Fueled by a newfound ___50___, I made every effort to engage in all
activities and strived to stay active in both the academic and extracurricular fields.
In the end, my actions___51___fruit. Not only did my academic performance improve, but
I also developed an ability to adapt to unexpected situations. I realized the importance of being
able to___52___my fears and overcome them. The incident that I___53___viewed as a major
discouragement was, in fact, a turning point in my life. It was an opportunity to adjust my
perspective and learn to admire the strength within myself.
The___54___did not happen overnight. It was a gradual process, just like adding a new
piece to a puzzle every day. But with each piece, I moved one step closer to the bigger
___55___ .
41. A. camps B. days C. facilities D. events
42. A. minimum B. maximum C. average D. majority
43. A. absorb B. forget C. teach D. avoid
44. A. approached B. hit C. lifted D. followed
45. A. gave in B. sank in C. fit in D. cut in
46. A. standing B. playing C. suffering D. finding
47. A. occasionally B. casually C. constantly D. scarcely
48. A. shyness B. setback C. strength D. performance
49. A. practical B. optional C. basic D. extra
50. A. drive B. concept C. version D. skill
51. A. planted B. distributed C. sold D. bore
52. A. assess B. address C. monitor D. hide
53. A. initially B. actually C. suddenly D. eventually
54. A. inspiration B. assumption C. transformation D. exploration
55. A. space B. ambition C. picture D. capacity
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。
Legend has ____56____ that tofu was discovered by a health-conscious Chinese prince
named Liu An more than 2,000 years ago when he ____57____ (make) an elixir (丹药 ). He
realized that soy milk left in certain conditions coagulated (凝固) and developed a pudding-like
substance and that was the beginning of tofu.
It’s ____58____ (universal) believed that Buddhist monks visiting China brought tofu back
to neighbouring countries like Japan. ____59____East Asia has been eating tofu for more than
1,000 years, it took a lot longer for it to catch on globally. Benjamin Franklin, one of the United
State’s founding fathers, wrote a letter ____60____ some soy beans attached while he was in
London, praising it as a “Chinese cheese” in 1770. The letter was one of the earliest documents
on record ____61____ mentioned tofu in the West. Li Shizeng, ____62____enthusiast for tofu,
is often credited with making tofu a more widely accepted food outside of Asia. It’s said that he
was first sent by the Chinese government to attend a French military school. He ended up
____63____(study) at the agricultural school in Montargis and becoming ____64____ (passion)
about promoting tofu in France.
Nowadays, tofu ____65____(serve) in a modern way. In many fine restaurants, the menu is
designed around its textures. The dishes and ingredients change according to the seasons.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40分）
第一节（满分 15分）
假定你是校英文报“Campus Weekly”专栏的主编李华，请给外教 Mr. Steven 写封邮
件向他约稿。内容包括：
1. 栏目介绍； 2. 稿件要求。
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 Mr. Steven,
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。
Logan was a brilliant student. He had committed to doing everything it took to win a
scholarship to study at a good university. But nothing was more important to the 17-year-old boy
than supporting his mother who was sick. After school hours, he would work as a bagboy at the
local grocery store. Together, Logan and his mother managed to make ends meet while still
fighting to achieve bigger dreams.
Now right outside the grocery store, Logan spotted a familiar face. “Mr. Peters!” Logan
called out to the old man holding crutches (拐杖), whom he recognized as his new neighbor. Mr.
Peters waved at Logan. Logan happily helped the old man find what he needed and helped him
bill the items, too.
“That will be $23, Mr. Peters,” Logan said.
Mr. Peters was taken aback by the bill’s amount. He asked, “And how much without the
fruits ”
“$19, sir.”
“I see.” Mr. Peters looked in his wallet. He studied the bill and said, “Actually, I’ll just take
the greens, thank you.”
“You know what Here, let me pay for your order. It looks like you may have … left your
card at home or something.”
Mr. Peters didn’t see this kind gesture coming, and even though it hurt his pride a little, he
accepted the boy’s help.
Logan paid for the order and handed the bags to the old man. But Mr. Peters could only
move a few steps forward as he tried to hold all the groceries without the crutches slipping away
Logan rushed to Mr. Peters and offered to carry the groceries to his home. It was a short walk,
but the two men were engaged in conversation all the way.
“What are you doing working at a grocery store You look like you should be in college!”
Mr. Peter asked.
On listening to Logan’s story, Mr. Peters was moved and thought he should do something.
“It was lovely to meet you, Logan. Maybe you could pop in after your shift at the store today ”
he asked.
Logan agreed, suspecting that the man probably needed some help around the house.
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。
After work, Logan knocked on his neighbor’s door and discovered the
most astonishing thing about the old man.
“I’ve asked some former workmates to notice a scholarship application
from a young man named Logan,” Mr. Peters continued.
高三 10 月月考答案
听力
1-5 BBCCC 6-10 BAABC 11-15 BCABB 16-20 ACCAA
阅读
21-23 CBB 24-27 DCBA 28-31CADC 32-35 DCCB
七选五
36-40 CBGFA
完形填空：
41-45 DCABB 46-50 ACBDA 51-55 DBACC
语法填空：
56. it 57. was making 58. universally 59. While/Although/Though 60.
with
61. that 62. an 63. studying 64. passionate 65. is
served
写作：
第一节
Dear Mr. Steven,
I’m Li Hua, editor of the Campus Weekly column of our school’s English newspaper. I’m
writing to invite you to contribute to our column.
Campus Weekly, which enjoy great popularity in our school, focuses on various topics
related to school life. We kindly request you to write an article that offers insights into
cross-cultural experiences, or any other topics you find interesting for our readership. Plus, due
to the standard print layout, the length of the article is generally limited to 400 words. If you’re
interested, please submit your article before October 10th.
I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
After work, Logan knocked on his neighbor’s door and discovered the most astonishing
thing about the old man. In the center of the narrow living room stood a tall shelf filled with
rows of awards. “These are all......yours ” he stammered, his eyebrows raised at the sight. “Yes.
You see, I used to be a professor of the history department at a university.” The gentleman began
to share his absorbing experiences about his old teaching days. Logan’s jaw dropped as he
realized he was in the presence of an extraordinary figure. “But I haven’t just called you to show
off, son,” Mr. Peters explained.
“I’ve asked some former workmates to notice a scholarship application from a young man
named Logan.” Mr. Peters continued. Overjoyed and grateful beyond words, Logan felt tears
brimming in his eyes. “It won’t be easy to secure this scholarship, but if you’re willing to put in
the work, I’m positioned to help you.” Mr. Peters offered wholeheartedly. “Absolutely! Thank
you! Mr. Peters.” Logan responded excitedly. In the subsequent months, with unwavering
determination, he followed every piece of guidance extended by Mr. Peters. Ultimately, Logan
got a letter from his dream university saying he had been awarded the Presidential Scholarship!
It was his kindness that made him get the opportunity.