江苏省扬州中学2023-2024学年高一上学期10月月考英语试题

江苏省扬州市扬州大学附属中学2023-2024学年高一上学期第二次阶段练习英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Some under-30 travelers prefer to get around with people their own age. If that’s you, you’re in the right place! Follow us to South America and cover all of the highlights.Start Lima, PeruFinish Rio de Janeiro, BrazilDestinations Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, PeruGroup size Min 1, Max 16Why you’ll love this trip·Wander in the Amazon jungle at night. Float (漂浮) down the river, keeping an eye out for the frightening eyes of jaguars and caimans.·Tour the floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca. Spend the night under the stars in a traditional island village.·Whether you trek (跋涉) the classic Inca Trail, the Inca Quarry Trail or take the scenic train route to Machu Picchu, trust us, this is going to be one of the highlights of your life.·Don’t worry. We won’t occupy all of your time. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to bounce around Cusco, digging deep into the pockets of Inca history.·Go to the strangely wonderful La Paz, from the wines of the Witches’ Market to the tasty treats of Mercado Lanza.·Ever dreamt of walking on water? Now’s your chance. The sprawling salt lakes of Bolivia serve up special photo opportunities.·The Iguazu Falls is on the border between Argentina and Brazil, and you’ll be able to see it from both sides.·Rio de Janeiro is a great place to end the trip. Party down with the locals and experience a culture at the beating heart of Brazil.1．Where can the tourists learn about Inca history?A．In Lima.B．In Machu Picchu.C．In Cusco.D．In Rio deJaneiro.2．What is the trip like?A．Relaxing and interesting.B．Adventurous and exciting.C．Comfortable and refreshing.D．Educational and economical. 3．Which site can be admired from two different countries?A．The floating islands of Uros.B．The Inca Quarry Trail.C．The Witches’ Market.D．The Iguazu Falls.Another person’s enthusiasm — the strong wish and interest to do everything, was what set me moving toward the success I have achieved. That person was my stepmother.I was nine years old when she entered our home in the countryside of Virginia. My father introduced me to her with these words: “I would like you to meet the fellow who is well known for being the worst boy in this county and will probably start throwing rocks at you no later than tomorrow morning.”My stepmother walked over to me, raised my head slightly upward, and looked at me right into my eyes. Then she looked at my father and replied, “You are wrong. This is not the worst boy at all, but the smartest one who hasn’t yet found a way to give out his enthusiasm.”That statement began a friendship between us. No one had ever called me smart, my family and neighbors had built me up in my mind as a bad boy. My stepmother changed all that.She changed many things. She persuaded my father to go to a dental school, from which he graduated with honors. She moved our family into the county centre, where my father’s career could be more successful and my brother and I could be better educated.When I turned fourteen, she bought me a secondhand typewriter and told me that she believed that I could become a writer. I knew her enthusiasm, and I saw how it had already improved our lives. I accepted her belief and began to write for local newspapers and finally reached the goal she set for me. I wasn’t the only beneficiary. My father became the wealthiest man in town. My brother and stepbrothers became a physician, a dentist, a lawyer, and a college president.4．What’s the following is right before the author’s stepmother came into his life?A．People had noticed his cleverness.B．His father had been away from home for a long time.C．He knew how to show his enthusiasm properly.D．He was considered a rude boy with wild behaviors.5．Which of the following expressions about the author’s stepmother is NOT right?A．She praised him from the bottom of her heart.B．She gave some writing lessons to him at home.C．She moved the family into the centre of the county.D．She planned the future for each family member.6．What does the author mean by “I wasn’t the only beneficiary”?A．There were other boys who behaved as badly as he did.B．His stepmother bought typewriters for other family members, too.C．Not only he but also his family gained from his stepmother’s enthusiasm.D．Other family members’ enthusiasm has great effects on his stepmother.7．Which of the following is best the title of the passage?A．Enthusiasm, a Power for Success B．Enthusiasm, a Challenge for AllC．Enthusiasm, a Gift from my Father D．Enthusiasm, a Tradition in FamiliesSouth African scientists have started working toward one day injecting radioactive material into the horns of rhinos (将放射性物质注入犀牛角) to save the animals from poachers (偷猎者).While using radioactive material sounds like a radical measure (激进措施), it is trying to deal with an extremely serious problem. Poachers have killed two-thirds of South Africa’s rhinos over the past years. In 2014 alone, 1,215 South African rhinos were killed by poachers. Millions of dollars are spent each year on protecting the animals, with limited success: last year 394 deaths were recorded. Rhino horns are highly popular in some illegal (非法的) markets, selling for up to $100,000 a kilogram.The big question now is whether or not the rhinos will suffer any pain or experience harmful side effects as a result of injecting such material into their horns. “This is what scientists are trying to work out with a lot of testing,” said Dr Mitzi Klein, the Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s (ANSTO) scientist. “The most important thing is to protect the rhino and the environment around them, and not hurt the rhino one bit.”Dr Guy Castley from Griffith University said that any injection into the horn itself won’t hurt because the horn is made up of a material called keratin, which is the same as human nails and hair. “The horn itself does not have any nerves or blood vessels (神经或血管) inside it. So it’s not likely to cause the rhino any discomfort or pain,” he said.Dr Castley stressed that it’s too early to say if radioactive material will be used and Dr Klein agreed that radiation won’t come near any rhino until they discover a way to put the radiation safely in the horn “... so that it does not spread to the body or hurt anything in the environment.”“We need to protect rhinos, because we’re in danger of losing them forever. If we can find a way to safely put radiation in the horns, it could end poaching, because it would no longer be safe for people to use horns to make medicine,” Dr Klein said. Sensors could also be used to pick up radioactive material in the horns, making it harder for poachers to send them to other countries.8．What is the author mainly talking about in paragraph 2?A．Poaching is under effective control.B．Rhinos are in a dangerous situation.C．The protection of rhinos is rather costly.D．Rhinos are very popular in South Africa.9．According to Dr Klein, why is lots of testing needed?A．To find out what makes up rhino horns.B．To decide which medicine is suitable for rhinos.C．To examine whether the injection will harm rhinos.D．To show that rhino horns are useless in treating illnesses.10．What is Dr Castley’s attitude toward using radioactive material?A．Careful.B．Satisfied.C．Uncertain.D．Doubtful. 11．What is the main purpose of the text?A．To report a research result on rhinos.B．To introduce a possible way to save rhinos.C．To stress the importance of stopping poaching.D．To explain the ill effects of radioactive material.My father died when I was nine, and I remember doing the household chores to help my mother. I hated changing the vacuum cleaner (真空吸尘器) bag and picking up things the machine did not suck up.Twenty years later, in 1978, I was doing chores at home alongside my wife. One day the vacuum cleaner was screaming away, and I had to empty the bag because I could not find areplacement for it. With this lifelong hatred of the way the machine worked, I decided to make a bagless vacuum cleaner.Easier said than done, of course. I didn’t realize that I would spend the next five years perfecting my design, a process that resulted in 5,127 different prototypes (设计原型). By the time I made my 15th prototype, my third child was born. By 2,627, my wife and I were really counting our pennies. By 3,727, my wife was giving art lessons for some extra cash, and we were getting further and further into debt. These were tough times, but each failure brought me closer to solving the problem.I just had a passion for the vacuum cleaner as a product, but I never thought of going into a business with it. In the early 1980s, I started trying to get licensing agreements (许可协议) for my technology. The reality was very different, however. The major vacuum makers had built a business model based on the profits from bags and filters (滤网). No one would license my idea, not because it was a bad one, but because it was bad for business.That gave me the courage to keep going, but soon after, the companies that I had talked with started making machines like mine. I had to fight legal battles on both sides of the Atlantic to protect the patents on my vacuum cleaner. However, I was still in financial difficulties until 1993, when my bank manager personally persuaded Lloyds Bank to lend me $1 million. Then I was able to go into production. Within two years, the Dyson vacuum cleaner became a best-seller in Britain.Today, I still embrace risk and the potential for failure as part of the process. Nothing beats the excitement of invention. Go out and brainstorm your ideas. You are not bound to any rules — in fact, the stranger and riskier your idea, the better.12．According to the article, which of the following statements about James Dyson is NOT true?A．He lost his father during his childhood and lived with his mother.B．He decided to develop an innovative vacuum cleaner for his wife while in his thirties.C．He built over five thousand prototypes of the vacuum cleaner between 1978 and 1983.D．The vacuum cleaner he reinvented became popular with British customers as soon as it arrived on the market.13．According to the article, Dyson’s bagless vacuum cleaner was produced in large numbers _______A．in the carly 1980sB．before he obtained a patent on the productC．after his bank manager agreed to lend him $1 millionD．after he managed to get a S1 million loan14．It can be inferred from the article that _______.A．Dyson was a born businessmanB．Dyson's invention might have ended up in failure without his wifeC．Dyson had no confidence in his vacuum cleaner initiallyD．Dyson's vacuum cleaner was never recognized by other vacuum makers 15．According to the article, which of the following would most likely be Dyson’s motto?A．We are all failures — at least the best of us are.B．The foundation stones for a success are honesty, faith, love and loyalty.C．It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves.D．The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.Failure is likely the most tiring experience one ever has. There is nothing more exhausting than not succeeding. 16In the former case, we keep putting off a task because it was either too boring or too difficult. And the longer we delay it, the more tired we feel. Such start-up fatigue is very real, even if not actually physical, not something in our muscles and bones. 17 Years ago, I was asked to write 102 essays on the great ideas of some famous authors. Applying my own rule, I determined to write them alphabetically, never letting myself leave out a tough idea. And I always started the day’s work with the most difficult task of essay-writing. The experience proved that the rule works.18 Though willing to get started, we cannot seem to do the job right. Its difficulties appear so great that, however hard we work, we fail again and again. In such a situation, I work as hard as I can then let the unconsciousness (无意识) take over.When planning Encyclopedia Britannica, I had to create a table of contents based on the topics of its articles. Day after day, I kept coming up with solutions, but none of them worked.19 One day, mentally exhausted, I tried to convince myself that the trouble was with the problem itself, not with me. Relieved, I sat back in an easy chair and fell asleep. 20 In the weeks that followed, the solution which had come up in my unconscious mind proved correct at every step. Though I worked as hard as before, I felt no fatigue. Success was nowas exciting as failure had been depressing.Human beings, I believe must try to succeed. Success, then, means never feeling tired.A．My fatigue became almost unbearable.B．I felt depressed and gave it up eventually.C．Performance fatigue is more difficult to handle.D．Use your unconsciousness and you can reduce your tiredness.E．An hour later, I woke up suddenly with the solution clearly in mind.F．The solution is not easy to apply: always handle the most difficult job first.G．Here are two ways of exhaustion ——start-up fatigue and performance fatigue.二、完形填空even with friends, and certainly not with strangers. People from Latin American countries,pushiness, will keep backing away — which the Latino will in return regard as coldness.Clearly, a great deal is going on when people 32 And only a part of it is in the words themselves. And when parties are from different cultures, there’s a strong possibility of 33 . But whatever the situation, the best 34 is to obey the Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be 35 .21．A．straighter B．louder C．harder D．further 22．A．sounds B．invitations C．feeling D．messages 23．A．hope B．receive C．discover D．mean 24．A．immediate B．misleading C．important D．difficult25．A．well B．far C．much D．long 26．A．trade B．distance C．connections D．greetings 27．A．eye B．verbal C．bodily D．telephone 28．A．in other words B．on the other hand C．in a similar way D．by all means 29．A．trouble B．conversation C．silence D．experiment 30．A．disturbing B．helping C．guiding D．following 31．A．closer B．faster C．in D．away 32．A．talk B．travel C．laugh D．think 33．A．curiosity B．excitement C．misunderstanding D．nervousness 34．A．chance B．time C．result D．advice 35．A．noticed B．treated C．respected D．pleased三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

江苏省扬州中学2021-2022学年高三上学期月考英语（2021.10）第二部分:阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节: (共15个小题;每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AIndependence is something that can be difficult to achieve. But don't worry because here we have four books that can help you. If you don't buy less than three of them, you'll be given a 20% discount!The Total Money Makeover by Dave RamseyTaking care of your finance is hard. Dave Ramsey, a famous businessman, is here to take you on the whole process of planning your finance, and show the myths of cash advances and debt consolidation (债务重整), to make sure your finance is healthy.Price: $14.49Grace 's Guide by Grace HelbigGrace Helbig shared her tips to becoming a grown-up. The book is full of personal stories of Helbig, her struggles and the lessons she learnt from failing many times. This book is youron-the-go fun read with pictures and drawings of Helbig, and worksheets (作记录) to practice.Price: $7.95The Oh She Glows Cookbook by Angela LiddonHaving suffered from eating disorder and living on diet, Angela Liddon promised to eat healthily forever. She threw out her fat-free butter spray (黄油喷雾) and low-calorie frozen dinners after learning how to properly cook. This book contains more than 100 recipes (食谱) covering breakfast, salads, soups, power snacks and the main dishes for a healthy meal at any time of the day. We all know that healthy eating is all part of being independent.Price: $22.22Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl StrayedLife can be hard, especially when it comes to relationships with others. In the book, Strayed gives advice on love and life. She writes about different subjects: a son rejected by his parents, a mother who has lost her child. And the message hidden throughout all her advice is always that, if you want a good life, you have to create it.Price: $8.7621. How much will you save at least if you buy three of the listed books?A. $5.68B. $6.24C. $8.95D. $9.10.22. What is special for the book Grace's Guide?A. It is about how to grow up healthily.B. It is mainly about how to work better.C. It is based on its author's life experience.D. It teaches readers to learn from others’ life stories.23. Which book should you choose for someone who is bad at getting along with others?A. Grace's Guide.B. Tiny Beautiful Things.C. The Total Money Makeover.D. The Oh she Glows Cookbook.Tech giants Apple and Google are teaming up to create a system that would let smart phone users know when they've come into contact with someone who has COVID-19.The technology would rely on the Bluetooth signals that smart phones can both send out and receive personal tests positive( 阳性) for COVID-19, they could inform public health authorities through an app. Those public health apps would then warn anyone whose smart phones had come near the infected person's phone in the previous 14 days. The technology could be used on both Google Android phones and Apple iPhones.The companies insist that they will preserve smart phone users' privacy and their technology will be used only by public health authorities to trace the spread of COVID- 19. Smart phone users can choose to use it. The software will not collect data on users' physical locations or their personally identifiable information. People who test positive would remain unknown to the public, both to the people who came in contact with them and to Apple and Google.“Privacy is of greatest importance in this effort," the companies said in a joint statement.The American Civil Libertics Union has warned that using cellphone data to handle the pandemic carries risks of “destruction of privacy”. In a statement on Friday, ACLU cyber security counsel Jennifer Granick said, The system also can't work well if people don 't trust it”. She said that the joint Apple and Google project “appears to reduce the worst privacy risks, but there is still room for improvement.” She added that the contact tracing app should be used only for public health purposes and only for the duration of this pandemic.Public health officials say the contact tracing -finding people who have been in contact with an infected person will be a key step in lifting shelter in-place restrictions.It would allow people who are known to have been exposed to the virus to isolate themselves, while letting others recover normal activities.24. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To advertise for public health.B. To introduce a contact tracing system.C. To warn the public of risks of COVID-19.D. To raise people's awareness of privacy protection.25. What do the companies promise to do in particular?A. Warn people who test positive.B. Protect infected people's privacy.C. Work with public health authorities.D. Collect data on users physical locations.26. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 suggest?A. Public health issues are traced accurately.B. Only people's trust influences the system.C. The system is at the risk of being destroyed.D. Jennifer thinks the system should be better.27. The system is mainly designed toA. ensure infected people's recoveryB. guarantee people's normal activitiesC. help prevent the spread of COVID-19D. encourage all the people to isolate themselvesThe U.S. Postal Service (USPS) continues to bleed red ink. It reported a net loss of $5.6 billion for fiscal 2016, the 10th straight year its expenses have exceeded revenue. Meanwhile, it has more than $ 120 billion in unfunded liabilities, mostly for employee health and retirement costs. There are many bankruptcies. Fundamentally, the USPS is in a historic squeeze between technological change that has permanently decreased demand for its bread-and-butter product, first-class mail, and a regulatory structure that denies management in the flexibility to adjust its operations to the new reality.And interest groups ranging from postal unions to greeting-card makers exert self-interested pressure on the USPS's ultimate overseer-Congress-insisting that whatever else happens to the Postal Service, aspects of the status quo they depend on get protected. This is why repeated attempts at reform legislation have failed in recent years, leaving the Postal Service unable to pay its bills except by deferring vital modernization.Now comes word that everyone involved--Democrats, Republicans, the Postal Service, the unions and the system's heaviest users--has finally agreed on a plan to fix the system. Legislation is moving through the House that would save USPS an estimated $28.6 billion over five years, which could help pay for new vehicles, among other survival measures. Most of the money would come from a penny-per-letter permanent rate increase and from shifting postal retirees into Medicare. The latter step would largely offset the financial burden of annually pre-funding retiree health care, thus addressing a long-standing complaint by the USPS and its union.If it clears the House, this measure would still have to get through the Senate--where someone is bound to point out that it amounts to the bare, bare minimum necessary to keep the Postal Service afloat, not comprehensive reform. There s no change to collective bargaining at the USPS, a major omission considering that personnel accounts for 80 percent of the agency’s costs. Also missing is any discussion of eliminating Saturday letter delivery. That common-sense change enjoys wide public support and would save the USPS $2 billion per year. But postalspecial-interest groups seem to have killed it, at least in the House. The emerging consensus around the bill is a sign that legislators are getting frightened about a politically embarrassing short-term collapse at the USPS. It is not, however, a sign that they’re getting serious about transforming the postal system for the 21st century.28. The financial problem with the USPS is caused partly byA. its unbalanced budgetB. its rigid managementC. the cost for technical upgradingD. the withdrawal of bank support29. The long-standing complaint by the USPS and its unions can be addressed byA. removing its burden of retiree health careB. making more investment in new vehiclesC. adopting a new rate-increase mechanismD. attracting more first-class mail users30. In the last paragraph, the author seems to view legislators withA. respectB. toleranceC. discontentD. gratitude31. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A. The USPS Starts to Miss Its Good Old Days.B. The Postal Service: Keep Away from My Cheese.C. The USPS: Chronic Illness Requires a Quick Cure.D. The Postal Service Needs More than a Band-Aid.DOne of the classic science- fiction treatments of the end of civilization was The Death of Grass, by John Christopher, in which a mysterious sickness struck down all the grasses on which most of the world's agriculture is based, from rice to wheat. In the end, politics among the survivors of disease, war and famine were reduced to bitter fratricidal ( 手足相残) struggle over a defensible potato patch. Like most of the so-called "comfortable disaster" novels, this could be criticized for optimism. Depressing as a future of famine and the war of all against all might seem, the consequences were largely limited to humans.However, the threatened extinction of insect populations around the world raises the prospect of a much less general disaster, which would involve plants, birds, fish, small mammals, and everything else depending on insects. That's just the start, other species, and we ourselves, depend on the animals and plants that need insects. When they go, we go. This is not just a greater disaster. It's a much more reasonable one. The most recent study has concluded that insect biomass is decreasing around the world at a rate of 2.5% a year. At that rate, half the insects in the world will be gone in 50 years' time, and all of them in a century - though no one will be keeping track of centuries then.The chief driver of this disaster is unchecked human greed. In spite of our individual and even collective cleverness, we behave as a species with as little foresight as a colony of nematode (线虫) worms that will consume everything that it can reach until all is gone and it dies off naturally. The challenge of behaving more intelligently than creatures that have no brain at all will not be easy. But unlike the nematodes, we know what to do. The UN convention on biodiversity was signed in 1992, alongside the convention on climate change. Giving it the strength to hold back our appetites is now urgent. Biodiversity is not an optional extra. It is the web that holds all life, including human life.The two main expressions of greed that speed this apocalypse ( 世界末日) are global warming and industrial agriculture. It appears that most of the damage is being done in the developed world by farming practices. The use of giant fields, lack of shelter for insects of any sort at all, whether they are harmful to human interests or not, and where the plants are drenched in long-lasting pesticides, is fatal for uncounted billions of insects. The effects of this kind of farming reach beyond the fields immediately affected, too. There has been a huge loss of aquatic insect species from the rivers into which the products of industrial agriculture are flushed by rain. Even in German nature reserves, which are by definition protected from the use of pesticides, there have been steep falls in insect populations because so many of the most widely used ones are persistent and prevent breeding.32. Which of the following statements about The Death of Grass is true?A. It holds an optimistic attitude towards famine in the future.B. It understates the severity of the disaster facing the world.C. It gives a vivid account of the most serious famine in history.D. It demonstrates how evil human nature turns out to be.33. In paragraph 2, the writer mentions the most recent study in order toA. prove that the prediction about the great disaster makes senseB. show how soon the insects worldwide will go extinctC. argue for the necessity to protect insect populationsD. suggest a possible approach to increasing insect biomass34. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Humans are similar to nematode in that both of them lack foresight.B. We haven't done enough about maintaining biodiversity.C. Modern farming is to blame for the threatened extinction of insects.D. Germany sets a good example by minimizing the use of pesticides.35. What will the author probably discuss after the last paragraph?A. How industrial agriculture brings about apocalypse.B. What influence pesticides may have on people's lives.C. Why insect populations in Germany are on the decline.D. Where unchecked human greed can also be spotted.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。

江苏省扬州中学2024-2025学年高一上学期10月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Want to know all the ins-and-outs regarding the Paris 2024 Olympics? Then you’ve come to the right place! Below you will find all the information about the new Olympic sports.Olympic skateboardingWho will follow in the footsteps of Momiji Nishiya, the first Olympic skateboarding champion, who was crowned at the last Games at the age of 13? The answer will be revealed in Paris this summer. Speed, technique, mastery of the board will be required to successfully perform the most beautiful tricks.Olympic sports climbingWith its second time entering the Olympics, sports climbing has three branches: Speed, Bouldering and Lead. Speed is all about the speed of climbing. Bouldering is all about climbing a boulder on a wall and Lead requires athletes to climb a difficult route 20 meters high.Olympic surfingThe Olympics will be held in Paris, but what about Olympic surfing? There is one venue that is literally on the other side of the world. The location Teahupoo, on the island of Tahiti, is where Olympic surfing will take place. This island is part of French Polynesia, between Australia and South America.Olympic breakdancingBreakdancing is the new Olympic sport that will make its first appearance in Paris 2024. How to establish a grading system without taking away the artistic freedom at the same time? The points should be based on creativity and musicality, a gray area that depends a lot on feeling and thus has a lot of subjectivity to it.Looking for a handy list of all sports? Click here! Throughout Paris there are all kinds of stadiums and arenas (竞技场) where sporting events are held. Not only Paris itself, but also the surrounding suburbs of the capital of France set the stage for the Olympic Games!1．Which sport is entering the Olympics for the first time in Paris 2024?A．Olympic skateboarding.B．Olympic sports climbing.C．Olympic surfing.D．Olympic breakdancing.2．Which of the following statements is correct?A．Skateboarding requires a high level of physical strength.B．Each sports climbing branch focuses on a different skill.C．All the four sports events will be held in Paris.D．The scoring of breakdancing is highly objective.3．Where is the text probably taken from?A．A sports website.B．A health magazine.C．A travel brochure.D．An Olympic news report.Before going abroad, I was very concerned about culture shock, but it turned out that I had a harder time dealing with reverse (逆向的) culture shock when returning home. Coming back has been a tougher transition than expected. It’s not just about transitioning back to home life; it’s also about handling the strange situation of being a different person in the same old environment. I am most terrified of waking up in a few months and feeling like I’m the same person I was before I studied abroad.This situation is especially strange with people who have known me for a long time, like my parents, who witnessed all my major life changes before this one. I didn’t realize how much I’d changed until I interacted with them and close friends. Despite only being away for three and a half months, I quickly noticed the differences between who I was before and who I am now. Over the past few weeks at home, I’ve been wondering how to maintain the positive changes and qualities gained from my semester abroad.I’ve realized that surroundings and situations greatly influence mindset, and keeping a certain mindset while losing its corresponding (相对应的) environment is challenging. For instance, being in Madrid taught me to be more relaxed and stress-free. However, returning to Penn State with its demanding course load makes maintaining that mentality (心态) difficult. I’ve come to realize the problem that perpetual stress about school isn’t healthy, especially after experiencing a semester of travel, fun, and academic success. Therefore, I’ve decided to work hard and study as usual but occasionally give myself a break, and do what I can to avoid getting over-stressed about tests and assignments. This means I will put in effort when necessary in order to make sure I am always caught up or ahead of class material.Coming home has been more challenging than expected, but I’m confident I’ll get throughit in the next few weeks. Nevertheless, I’m determined to maintain the important lessons I learned about myself and others in Madrid.4．What was the author’s biggest concern when returning home?A．Going back to his original self.B．Adapting to new surroundings.C．Experiencing culture shock.D．Missing old acquaintances.5．What did the author realize after returning home?A．He should make his family familiar with his positive changes.B．He should change his mentality to care less about his study.C．He should adapt his mindset to fit into the old learning environment.D．He should apply himself to his study to stay ahead of class.6．What does the underlined word “perpetual” in Paragraph 3 mean?A．Current.B．Improper.C．Unnecessary.D．Continuous. 7．What is the passage mainly about?A．The sufferings of reverse culture shock.B．The reflections on personal growth.C．The adaptations to new environments.D．The success in academic performance.As we age, even if we’re healthy, the heart just isn’t as efficient in processing oxygen as it used to be. In most people the first signs show up in their 50s or early 60s. And among people who don’t exercise, the changes can start even sooner.“Think of a rubber band. In the beginning, it is flexible, but put it in a drawer for 20 years and it will become dry and easily broken,” says Dr. Ben Levine, a heart specialist at the University of Texas. That’s what happens to the heart. Fortunately for those in midlife, Levine is finding that even if you haven’t been an enthusiastic exerciser, getting in shape now may help improve your aging heart.Levine and his research team selected volunteers aged between 45 and 64 who did not exercise much but were otherwise healthy. Participants were randomly divided into two groups. The first group participated in a program of nonaerobic (无氧) exercise—balance training and weight training—three times a week. The second group did high-intensity aerobic exercise under the guidance of a trainer for four or more days a week. After two years, the second group saw remarkable improvements in heart health.“We took these 50-year-old hearts and turned the clock back to 30-or 35-year-old hearts,” says Levine. “And the reason they got so much stronger and fitter was that their hearts could now fill a lot better and pump (泵送) a lot more blood during exercise.” But the hearts of those who participated in less intense exercise didn’t change, he says.“The sweet spot in life to start exercising, if you haven’t already, is in late middle age when the heart still has flexibility,” Levine says. “We put healthy 70-year-olds through a yearlong exercise training program, and nothing happened to them at all.”Dr. Nieca Goldberg, a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association, says Levine’s findings are a great start. But the study was small and needs to be repeated with far larger groups of people to determine exactly which aspects of an exercise routine make the biggest difference. 8．What does Levine want to explain by mentioning the rubber band?A．The right way of exercising.B．The causes of a heart attack.C．The difficulty of keeping fit.D．The aging process of the heart.9．In which aspect were the two groups different in terms of research design?A．Diet plan.B．Professional background.C．Exercise type.D．Previous physical condition.10．What does Levine’s research find?A．Middle-aged hearts get younger with aerobic exercise.B．High-intensity exercise is more suitable for the young.C．It is never too late for people to start taking exercise.D．The more exercise we do, the stronger our hearts get.11．What does Dr. Nieca Goldberg suggest?A．Making use of the findings.B．Interviewing the study participants.C．Conducting further research.D．Clarifying the purpose of the study.In the spring, the western tanagers (唐纳雀) prepared to migrate (迁徙) thousands of miles to the forests of the Mountain West, flying through grasslands, deserts, and occasionally, suburban yards.To fuel them on their lengthy journey, western tanagers feed on insects and berries. They must take advantage of the early-season boom in insects that started with springtime plant growthto produce healthy young. But as global climate change caused spring to start earlier, birds such as western tanagers were arriving at their destination after what was known as “green-up”, when flowers began blooming and insects popped up. With the shift of the time when plants put out new leaves, western tanagers became more likely to reach their destinations when food is in shortage or after insect numbers have begun to drop.Scott Loss, a professor at Oklahoma State University and his colleagues used satellite imagery to calculate the average start of spring green-up along the typical migration routes of 150 North American bird species, and then compared that timing with the current green-up. They found that spring was indeed beginning earlier along birds’ migration routes. The trend continued this year.The paper continued to build this picture of the inability of birds to track the changing seasons caused by climate change. Timing mismatches between birds and their food could affect whether birds survived the migration and how many chicks they had.Morgan Tingley, a researcher at UCLA said that the migration research could indicate conservation efforts in the future. “Part of it suggested which species were vulnerable (易受伤害的) to various threats,” Tingley said. “This added to the knowledge about vulnerability of a wide range of bird species.” And he hoped that the information would serve to highlight the urgent need to lower greenhouse-gas emissions as fast as possible: “It was really important, if we couldn’t address climate change immediately, to try to stop habitat loss as much as we can.”12．During the migration, what will happen to the western tanagers after “green-up” ?A．They will struggle to find enough insects and berries.B．They will have difficulty finding suitable nesting sites.C．They will hardly find blooming flowers for reproduction.D．They will find it hard to survive harsher weather conditions.13．What is the direct result of the timing mismatch between birds and their food?A．The loss of birds’ habitats.B．The decrease of birds’ survival rate.C．The contribution to the greenhouse effect.D．The increase of difficulty in biodiversity conservation.14．What is Morgan Tingley’s attitude towards the research findings in the last paragraph?A．Uncertain.B．Critical.C．Concerned.D．Indifferent.15．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．The Diverse Patterns of Bird MigrationB．The Timing Mismatch of Western TanagersC．The Impact of Climate Change on Migratory BirdsD．The Vulnerability of Bird Species to Various ThreatsThese days, most people like using messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone. But sometimes making a call is unavoidable. However, this simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people. 16 . If this sounds familiar to you, you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobia — the fear of speaking over the phone.17 When speaking face-to-face, we use facial expressions and gestures that help each other follow the conversation. This is not the case over the phone. And the idea of speaking with someone on the phone makes some people so terrified that they will freeze up and look foolish. However, there are things that one suffering from this condition can do to ease this fear.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call is smile. 18 It won’t remove the anxiety altogether, but it will take the edge off it.Similarly, imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly. That will make you feel less nervous and help you predict some possible problems. There’s no need to spend hours on this, just a few minutes forming several ideas of what you want to say. 19 This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself spontaneously (自然地).And finally, when faced with receiving a call, you don’t always have to pick up. 20 A．Doing so can help you feel more relaxed.B．It’s often the opening lines that give us the most anxiety.C．Their heart race and their hands sweat at the very thought of it.D．People who feel comfortable in social situations may experience telephobia.E．The most important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.F．You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking.G．There’s nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.二、完形填空Every day on the way to work, I drive down a street lined with pine trees. One tree in particular 21 my attention. It must have suffered some 22 . Part of its trunk (树干) grew nearly parallel to the ground, and then in an effort to 23 its own course of life, the trunk took a 90 degree turn 24 to stand tall and stretch toward the sun.This tree became a 25 for me. Each day as I drove by, I saw this bent but determined tree and I would be 26 . It was a reminder to me that 27 I may not have had the best start in life, I could change 28 in the parts of my life at any time.I was planning to stop one day to get a perfect 29 of my kindred­spirit (志趣相同的) tree. But that week I was 30 . After that busy week, I still didn’t take any action. Every time I drove by the tree, I would 31 myself, “Tomorrow, I’ll stop tomorrow to take one.” Then one day, as I 32 by “my” tree, I glanced over, and much to my 33 found a sawed-off stump (树桩) where that symbolic tree had stood. Gone. I had 34 my plan until tomorrow and tomorrow proved to be too 35 .A picture of a tree gives me a lesson clearly: if you knew you would never have the opportunity to do it again, what would you do? Why not do those things that you have been putting off until tomorrow?21．A．paid B．caught C．fixed D．escaped 22．A．damage B．influence C．experience D．defeat 23．A．follow B．design C．change D．imagine 24．A．applying B．attempting C．happening D．learning 25．A．shelter B．signal C．sign D．symbol 26．A．interested B．satisfied C．encouraged D．educated 27．A．even though B．as if C．in case D．only if 28．A．purpose B．plan C．habit D．direction 29．A．glance B．view C．picture D．knowledge 30．A．busy B．free C．worried D．bored31．A．tell B．help C．call D．see 32．A．wandered B．drove C．rode D．ran33．A．surprise B．pleasure C．regret D．happiness 34．A．taken off B．cut off C．put off D．called off 35．A．cold B．far C．sunny D．late三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

扬州中学2024-2025学年高三上学期10月月考英语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。

江苏省扬州中学2023-2024学年度第一学期高三阶段检测英语2024.1本试卷分四个部分。

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 will the woman do next?A.Attend a meeting.B.Pick up the man's client.C.Send the man to his office.2.What does the man think of the campus?A.It’s beautiful.B.It's a Greek campus.C.It’s an ancient campus.3.What is the woman?A.A salesperson.B.A hotel clerk.C.A waitress.4.What type of book is the woman reading?A.Science fiction.B.Horror fiction.C.Romantic fiction.5.When will the man probably meet Dr.Banks?A.At8:20.B.At8:50.C.At9:20.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，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 probably want the man to do?A.Do some cleaning.B.Be careful in his job.C.Take out the trash in turn.7.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Mother and son.B.Brother and sister.C.Manager and new worker.听第7段材料，回答第8到10题。

2023-2024 学年度第二学期阶段练习高一英语（本试卷满分150 分，考试时间120 分钟）第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5 分，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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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. Who keeps the pen now?A. Louise.B. Julie.C. Mark.2. When do the speakers usually play tennis?A. On Monday.B. On TuesdayC. On Friday.3. How does the woman probably feel?A. Frightened.B. Relaxed.C. Amused.4. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Order a taxi.B. Take a different train.C. Reschedule the interview.5. How many times did the woman call the man?A. Five.B. Four.C. Three.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，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，回答以下小题。

6. What is the main idea of the conversation?A. Recalling a meeting.B. Discussing a show.C. Mistaking identity.7. How does the man know of the woman?A. From TV.B. From a party.C. From school.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

高三月考试卷答案第一部分：听力1-5 ACBCA 6-10 CABAC 11-15 CBACC 16-20 BACBC第二部分阅读第一节阅读选择21-23 ADC 24-27ADBA 28-31 BDCA 32-35 CCAC第二节七选五36-40 GCADF第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节完形填空41-45 BACBD 46-50 CADDB 51-55 ADCCD第二节语法填空56. a 57. earning 58. was launched 59. whom 60. without 61. earlier 62. city’s 63. focused 64. if 65. inconvenience第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节Honorable teachers, good morning.I’m Li Hua. I feel greatly honored to talk about myself here.I have always wanted to be a person useful to our nation and society. It’s because I have grown up to be healthy and happy due to my family’s great care and love as well as devotion. All these account for why I choose Zhenhua University, where I can major in Environmental Engineering. Another reason is my constant concern about the environmental protection and the improvement of people’s living conditions.If I am lucky enough to be admitted, I will give my best in what I set out to do, however difficult that might be.第二节A little girl noticed her worried expression and asked, “Do you have any worries?” Jessie looked into the innocent eyes staring up at her, filled with concern. It was a reminder of why she had been visiting this kindergarten every holiday season for years, despite the challenges she faced. Taking a deep breath, she begansharing her worries about leaving for a far- away country to pursue her studies. As she spoke, the other children gathered around, their attention captured by the conversation before them.To her surprise, the children listened attentively. Then, one by one, they started expressing their gratitude for everything she had done for them over the years. They spoke of the impact her visits had made on their lives, how her small gestures of kindness had brought them joy and hope during difficult times. The children assured Jessie that they understood her decision and would support her dreams, just as she had supported them. In that moment, Jessie realized the influence she had on these young souls, and her worries began to disappear, replaced by a sense of reassurance and love.。

江苏省扬州中学2023~2024学年高二第一学期检测英语试卷 2024.10（考试时间：120分钟满分：150分）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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. Who is the man probably talking to?A. A shop assistant.B. His wife.C. His co­worker.2. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. The woman's photo.B. A scenic spot.C. A TV drama.3. What does the man mean?A. E­merce is a doubleedged sword.B. Local specialties should be exported.C. mercials are of no use.4. What will the man do next?A. Close a window.B. Catch a mouse.C. Leave the room.5. When does the conversation take place?A. On Friday.B. On Saturday.C. On Sunday.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，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。

江苏省扬州市广陵区扬州中学2024-2025学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Best Overall: LectroFan EVO Sound MachineWhy Y ou Should Get ItThis 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 MindThe 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 timer 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: $35Product 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-in1．What is the device mentioned used to do?A．Avoid noises.B．Enjoy nature.C．Help sleep well.D．Listen to music. 2．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.3．How wide is the device?A．3.3 inches.B．4.7 inches.C．6. 8 inches.D．10 inches.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.4．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.5．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.6．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.7．What can be the best title for the text?A．Small Things That Count B．Big Dreams That RewardC．Ask the Right Questions D．Understand Core ElementsI 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 re serving 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.8．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. 9．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.10．What does the author think of foreign language lessons in school?A．Uninspiring.B．Irrelevant.C．Inflexible.D．Insufficient. 11．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.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 thebasis 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 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.12．What is Droll’s idea about forgiveness?A．People should offer mercy to others.B．People who forgive can have their own welfare affected.C．Forgiveness depends on the nature of humanity.D．Aggressive people should learn to forgive.13．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.14．What is the writer’s attitude toward forgiveness?A．Objective.B．Reserved.C．Favorable.D．Skeptical. 15．What is message of the last paragraph?A．Forgiveness is in our nature.B．Forgiveness grows with time.C．Actuality is based on potentiality.D．It takes practice to forgive.Sometimes, it’s good to be bored“I am dying of boredom,” complains the young wife Yelena in Chekhov’s 1897 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. 16 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 thinkings. The result? 17 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. “ 18 ” 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. “ 19 ” 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.20 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.二、完形填空Back in the days when I was just a young student, I was always absent from school 21 , too shy to step into the public attention. My grades, though not absolutely good, was above the 22 . However, an unexpected incident allowed me to 23 life lessons and gradually accept the challenges thrown at me.One rainy afternoon, while walking home from school, an accident happened. A speeding car 24 me, leaving me with a broken leg. Lying on my hospital bed,pain aching through my body, the reality of my situation 25 . This unforeseen incident had set me back academically, and I needed to figure out how to achieve my previous 26 .With the help of my parents and teachers, who 27 accompanied me through the healing process, I managed to transform my 28 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 29 classes to catch up on the lessons I missed. Fueled by a newfound 30 , 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 31 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 32 my fears and overcome them. The incident that I 33 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 34 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 35 . 21．A．camps B．days C．facilities D．events 22．A．minimum B．maximum C．average D．majority 23．A．absorb B．forget C．teach D．avoid 24．A．approached B．hit C．lifted D．followed 25．A．gave in B．sank in C．fit in D．cut in 26．A．standing B．playing C．suffering D．finding 27．A．occasionally B．casually C．constantly D．scarcely28．A．shyness B．setback C．strength D．performance 29．A．practical B．optional C．basic D．extra 30．A．drive B．concept C．version D．skill 31．A．planted B．distributed C．sold D．bore 32．A．assess B．address C．monitor D．hide 33．A．initially B．actually C．suddenly D．eventually 34．A．inspiration B．assumption C．transformation D．exploration 35．A．space B．ambition C．picture D．capacity三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

江苏省扬州中学2023-2024学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Trying to book a holiday that will attract everyone in the family is so difficult. Check out the full guide to the best UK holiday parks below and it will give you a helping hand.Yorkshire: Thornwick Bay Holiday ParkActivities include Segway rides, football and an all-weather Activity Barn that’s sure to be a hit (受欢迎的事物) with the kids, and the heated indoor pool with water slides never fails to be a hit either.How much? Each night break starts from ￡179.55 for the whole family, based on a trip in July.Dorset: Warmwell Holiday ParkWant a trip to the slopes (斜坡)? This award-winning resort near Weymouth has its own dry ski slope, and you’ll find skiing lessons, snowboarding as well as an indoor pool with a flume (水滑道) and a wave machine.How much? Two-night break starts from ￡329 based on a trip in July.Porthcawl: Trecco Bay Holiday ParkKids will love the outdoor wet play area at Parkdean Resorts’ Trecco Bay Holiday Park. On-site attractions include an indoor pool with the pirate ship, adventure golf and a kids’ play area. In the evening there are discos and bingo.How much? Three to four night breaks start from ￡305 based on a trip in July.Hampshire: Sandy Balls Holiday ParkOn the edge of the New Forest, this family-owned park allows you to get close to nature, with cycle trails, horse-riding, and then welcomes you back into the warmth with a pizza restaurant, indoor play facilities, including a pool plus a spa.How much? Camping tents usually start from ￡40 each night in August.1．Which park might attract the family who enjoy music?A．Porthcawl: Trecco Bay Holiday Park.B．Hampshire: Sandy Balls Holiday Park.C．Yorkshire: Thornwick Bay Holiday Park.D．Dorset: Warmwell Holiday Park.2．How much will your family spend at least travelling for a week in July?A．￡379.55.B．￡610.C．￡329.D．￡280. 3．What activity might the four holiday parks have in common?A．Skiing.B．Playing football.C．Horse-riding.D．Swimming.One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and this is exactly the case in Turkey where garbage collectors started collecting abandoned books and ended up opening a library.It started when garbage man Durson Ipek found a bag of abandoned books when he was working and then it snowballed from there. Ipek and other garbage men started gathering the books they found on the streets that were ready for landfills (垃圾填埋场) and as their collection started to grow, so did word of mouth. Soon, local residents started donating books directly. At first the library was only accessible to the garbage employees and their families but as the collection grew, so did public interest and the library was opened to the public in 2017.“On the one hand, there were those who were leaving these books on the streets. On the other hand, others were looking for these books,” Ankaya mayor Alper Tasdelen told CNN. “We started to discuss the idea of creating a library from these books and with everyone’s support, the project became a reality.”All the books that are found are carefully sorted and checked for condition. If they’re up to standard, they’ll go on to the shelves. Today, the library has over 6,000 books that range from fiction to nonfiction and there’s a very popular children’s section that even has a collection of comic books. Additionally, there is a section specially set aside for book types of scientific research and books there are available in both English and French. The collection has grown so large that the library lends books to schools and educational programs.“Village school teachers from all over Turkey are requesting books,” Tasdelen told CNN. The government has to hire a full-time employee to manage the library.This library is incredibly popular. It is frequently filled with the children of the city’s workers and students from nearby schools. There is a waiting room set up for readers and chess boards for the people who visit the library. You can even enjoy a cup of tea in the waiting room.4．How did the library attract public interest and support?A．By offering free tea for visitors.B．By organizing chess matches.C．Through word-of-mouth and book donations.D．By cooperating with nearby schools.5．What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about the library?A．Its great popularity.B．Its potential importance.C．Its huge collection of books.D．Its wide variety of readers.6．Why did the government hire a full-time employee?A．To raise people’s awareness of recycling.B．To classify and check the donated books.C．To expand the social influence of the library.D．To meet the huge demand from rural teachers.7．What can be inferred about the library from the last paragraph?A．It’s an excellent place to enjoy tea.B．It’s crowded with readers every day.C．It needs to improve its management.D．It provides a very considerate service.Most students do an IQ test early in their school career. Even if they never see their results, they feel that their IQ is what determines how well they are going to do in life. When they see other students doing better than them, they usually believe that those students have a higher IQ and that there is nothing they can do to change facts. However, new research into EQ suggests that success is not simply the result of a high IQ.While your IQ tells you how intelligent you are, your EQ tells you how well you use your intelligence. Professor Salovey suggests that when predicting someone’s future success, their EQ might actually matter more than their IQ. For example, have you ever wondered why some of the smartest students in your class, who you think deserve good grades, sometimes end up failing exams? Perhaps their failure is because of their low EQ.It is generally believed that people with high EQs are open to new ideas and have positive attitudes towards life. They are also less likely to be troubled by problems. On the other hand, there is little doubt that people with low EQs often have problems getting on with other people and dealing with difficult situations; thus they have a harder time surviving in life.The good news is that most social scientists agree that EQ has a lot to do with education. Compared with IQ that seems to be fixed the moment you were born, EQ could be improved with right approaches. Some are trying to study the possibility of improving a person’s EQ, especially when it comes to“people’s skills”, such as understanding and communication.To get ahead in the world and lead a happy successful life means getting on with other people and being able to understand and react to situations in the best way. This requires a high EQ—the higher the better.8．Most students think others’ better performance in studies is due to_____.A．high IQ B．teachers’ assistanceC．good luck D．hard work9．What can we infer from paragraph 2?A．Only EQ determines someone’s future success.B．EQ plays a more important role in one’s future success.C．Some smartest students fail exams because of their low IQ.D．The most intelligent students deserve good grades.10．What will people with a high EQ tend to do?A．Refuse new ideas.B．Be troubled by problems.C．Have a negative attitude.D．Get along well with others.11．What contributes to a higher EQ according to most social scientists?A．Education.B．Parents.C．Friends.D．Environment.Humans’ light at night does not spare even the sea from its glare (强光). Researchers published the first global map of ocean light pollution. It shows large parts of the sea are lit up at night. And that risks confusing or disrupting the behaviors of sea life.Tim Smyth led a team to research the areas of the ocean where light pollution is strongest. Smyth and his colleagues started with a world map of man-made night-sky brightness that had been created in 2016. Then they added data on the ocean and atmosphere. Some data came from shipboard measurements of man-made light in the water. Others came from satellite images that judge how clear the water is. Particles (微粒) in the water, such as tiny floating plants and animals, can affect how far downward light travels. These factors vary from place to place and may change with the seasons. The team also used computers to copyhow different wavelengths of light move through water.Next, they wanted to know how that underwater light might affect animals. Not all species will be easily affected. The team focused on copepods (桡足亚纲甲壳动物). These common creatures are a key part of many ocean food chains. They use light as a signal to move all together to the dark deep, seeking safety from other surface creatures. Normally they use the sun or the winter moon as their signal. Too much man-made light can mess up their usual patterns.Light pollution is strongest in about three feet of the water. Here, man-made light can be strong enough to confuse the copepods. Nearly 2 million square kilometers of ocean get such strong night light. That’s an area about the size of Mexico. Farther down, the light gets weaker. But even 65 feet deep, it’s still bright enough to bother copepods across 840,000 square kilometers of ocean.The team published its findings on December 13 in Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene.12．Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “disrupting” in Paragraph 1?A．Upsetting.B．Observing.C．Ensuring.D．Protecting. 13．What do we know about copepods from the passage?A．They are main eaters of other creatures.B．They are not affected by underwater light.C．They can escape attacks with the help of light.D．They can weaken the effect of man-made light.14．How does the author show the seriousness of light pollution in Paragraph 4?A．By stating opinions.B．By listing numbers.C．By raising questions.D．By giving reasons.15．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．Light Pollution from Sea Life B．Living Conditions of CopepodsC．Discoveries of Copepods D．Light Pollution Even in Sea二、七选五Helping Y our Kids to Be Interested in SportsBeing active and moving is something that is so important for us all, especially for children. 16 However, some parents can feel surprised when they see that their child isn’t interested in sports. So how can you encourage them to get involved?17 This is true for many aspects, but especially for getting children to participate in sports. If you are interested and active, they are more likely to follow suit. If you spend all day on the couch, they may form similar habits.18 Although children can choose who they want to support, seeing your enthusiasm for a particular player or team can be just what they need to start their own journey. You could take them to a team uniform store, where they can choose a sports shirt with their name on it, for example. 19It’s also important to keep sports fun for children. When they are able to enjoy what they do, they will see it as something enjoyable rather than as a chore. If they show particular skill and interest in playing a sport, then extra practice and training can be introduced. 20 Whatever sport children choose to play, encourage them and make it enjoyable. This will help them develop a lasting interest that they can carry with them throughout their lives.A．Leading by example is a great idea for parents.B．Here are some other tips that you would share with them.C．Additionally, watching the team play at one of their games can light their passion.D．So think about ways that can get them to be active in the sports.E．How active a child is will influence their overall health and learning.F．Apart from setting a good example, you can also share your favorite team or player.G．However, the key to getting children into sport is to keep it fun.三、完形填空Living a healthy life is essential for a happy and fulfilling life. It is important to adopt 21 habits that contribute to our physical and mental well-being.Eating a 22 and balanced diet is the first step towards maintaining good health. This means including a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins in our daily meals.Regular exercise is 23 important for our overall health. Whether it’s jogging, swimming, or practicing yoga, finding an activity that we enjoy can make exercise more24 . Not only does exercise help in maintaining a healthy weight, but it also boosts our25 and lowers the risk of various diseases.In addition to a healthy 26 and regular exercise, it is crucial to get enough sleep. A lack of sleep can have negative effects on our 27 , concentration, and immune system. Aim for around 7-8 hours of sleep every night to feel refreshed and 28 every day.To maintain our mental well-being, it is also important to engage in activities that 29 stress. This could be practicing meditation, 30 a hobby, or spending quality time with loved ones. Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health.Lastly, it is important to 31 bad habits that can negatively impact our health. Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and excessive 32 intake are all examples of habits that should be avoided. These habits can increase the risk of various health issues and gradually lead to health 33 .In conclusion, living a healthy life requires a 34 of healthy diets, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, stress management, and avoiding harmful habits. By adopting these habits and making them a part of our daily 35 , we can improve our overall health and well-being.21．A．flexible B．convenient C．helpful D．effective 22．A．diverse B．limited C．efficient D．positive 23．A．slightly B．equally C．definitely D．particularly 24．A．professional B．interesting C．challenging D．confusing 25．A．energy B．independence C．comfort D．behavior 26．A．nutrition B．pudding C．diet D．wine 27．A．sight B．reflection C．mood D．tension 28．A．concerned B．amazed C．inspired D．motivated 29．A．increase B．reduce C．recognize D．ignore 30．A．developing B．attracting C．exchanging D．admiring 31．A．contact B．recover C．appreciate D．quit 32．A．tea B．caffeine C．yogurt D．fruit 33．A．functions B．emergencies C．operations D．consequences 34．A．combination B．attitude C．contribution D．performance 35．A．resource B．technique C．desire D．routine四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

江苏省扬州中学2023-2024学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Known as “the roof of the world” the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has long been an ideal and mysterious (神秘的) destination for visitors who are passionate about exploring remote lands. Here we recommend some of the best tourist destinations in Tibet which might suit your travel taste.Banging Lake National Forest ParkBanging Lake National Forest Park is an ideal place for bird watching in Tibet in spring. Due to the good ecological environment, the island boasts a good variety of bird species. Every spring, warm winds from the Bay of Bengal blow into the Ngari Plateau, and birds that fly from the plateau to the South Asian continent the previous winter would return here to lay eggs and breed.Ranwu LakeRanwu Lake is well-known for its quietness and its purity of blueness. Scenery along the lake side varies a good deal with grass, forest, autumn leaves, white water fowl and colorful pebbled clearly reflected in the mirror-like water. When spring comes, a reflection of green trees dances on the lake and people feel like they are walking into a romantic dream land. Nanyi ValleyNanyigou scenic spot is an important birthplace of the mysterious Tibetan medicine culture. The ecological conditions here are so good that the place is rich in various animals, herbs and other numerous plant species. Surrounded by mountains and covered in clouds, Nanyi Valley is an ideal spring destination for visitors, where you can find peach and azalea blossoms everywhere.Peach blossom valley, NyingchiThe peach blossoms in Nyingchi have been famed as “the most beautiful peach flowers in the world”. The annual Nyingchi peach blossom festival has become a signature tourism event on the plateau. Peach blossoms can be seen everywhere—around houses, across farmlands and along streams.1．Why is banging Lake National Forest Park an ideal place for birds?A．It is an untouched place.B．It is warm all year round.C．It offers good ecological conditions.D．It fries them from rain and wind. 2．Which of the following highlights Ranwu Lake?A．Its dancing trees.B．Its rare species.C．Its mysterious medicine.D．Its natural scenery.3．What can you do in both Nanyi Valley and Nyingchi?A．Sail along streams.B．Collect herbs.C．Watch various animals.D．Appreciate peach blossoms.You might think of it as a scene from martial arts movies when you see people performing graceful moves down the river, all standing on a bamboo strip, but actually it is a form of intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产): bamboo drifting.Over 2,000 years ago, the high-quality wood, nanmu, in Guizhou was in great demand by the royal court more than 2,000 kilometers to the north. With no better transportation, people had to stand on one log to drift down the river. Later, local people began to compete along the way and the game of wood drifting was born. In the Qing Dynasty, wood drifting became bamboo drifting because of bamboo’s lower price. Due to the great strength and balance it takes for one to master this act, bamboo drifting was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2021.Yang Liu, a 25-year-old inheritor of bamboo drifting, learned it at seven. “Usually, the bamboo under your feet is about 9 meters long, and the bamboo in your hands is about 5 meters. If the length or diameter of the bamboo is not long enough, it will not be buoyant (有浮力的) enough to float. Keeping our feet firmly positioned on the narrow bamboo pole is the key, so we should fight against the current by constantly changing the angle. I lost my balance and fell in the water many times while practicing. Once I fell, I gave it another try until I knew how to handle the most difficult part,” she said.The love for the ancient skill keeps Yang going. In the past 18 years, she has drifted all year round, in cold winter and hot summer. As hanfu culture has been on the rise, Yang started wearing hanfu while performing, creating a more beautiful scene. In 2020, Yang began to post her videos on social media. “I’m extremely proud to get responses from viewers that bamboo drifting makes the line between what is possible and impossible unclear. It’s my mission to keep it alive and known to more people,” Yang Liu says.4．What can be learned from the first two paragraphs?A．Bamboo drifting involves lots of skills.B．Nanmu was delivered to the north by land.C．Bamboo was costly in Guizhou 2,000 years ago.D．The martial arts movie is a form of cultural heritage.5．What is the biggest challenge in bamboo drifting?A．Keeping balance.B．Maintaining a fixed angle.C．Finding the proper bamboo.D．Holding the bamboo firmly in hands. 6．What do the viewers think of bamboo drifting?A．Impossible.B．Confusing.C．Unbelievable.D．Complicated. 7．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．Balancing with Grace B．Yang Liu: a Creative PerformerC．Transporting Bamboo down the River D．Intangible Cultural Heritage in GuizhouAi-Da sits behind a desk, a paintbrush in her hand. She looks up at the person posing for her, and then back down as she applies another drop of paint onto the canvas(画布). A lifelike portrait is taking shape. If you didn’t know a robot produced it, this portrait could pass as the work of a human artist.Ai-Da produces portraits of sitting subjects using a robotic hand attached to her lifelike figure. She’s also able to talk, giving detailed answers to questions about her artistic process and attitudes towards technology. She even gave a TEDx talk titled “The Intersection of Art and AI” in Oxford several years ago. Ai-Da’s creators have also been experimenting with having her write and perform her own poetry.But how are we to interpret Ai-Da’s output? Should we consider her paintings and poetry original and creative? Are these works actually art?What discussions about AI and creativity often overlook is the fact that creativity isn’t an absolute quality that can be defined, measured and reproduced objectively. When we describe an object-for instance, a child’s drawing—as being creative, we project our own assumptions about culture onto it. Indeed, art never exists in isolation. It always needs someone to give it “art” status. And the criteria for whether you think something is art are formed by both your expectations and broader cultural conceptions.If we extend this line of thinking to AI, it follows that no Al application or robot canobjectively be “creative”. It is always we—humans—that decide whether works created by AI are art.Some may see robot-produced paintings as something coming from creative computers, while others may be skeptical, given the fact that robots act on clear human instructions. In any case, attribution (归属)of creativity never depends on technical arrangement alone—no computer is objectively creative. Rather, the attribution of computational creativity is largely inspired by contexts of reception. Through particular social information, some people are inspired to think of AI output as art, systems as artists, and computers as creators. Therefore, as with any piece of art, your appreciation of AI output ultimately depends on your own interpretation.8．What can we learn about Ai-Da?A．She has a complex many-sided personality B．She beat others in the debate on art and AI.C．She is capable of drawing high-quality portraits.D．She can write poems without being programmed.9．What fact do discussions about AI and creativity often ignore?A．That art is content-based.B．That art can take many forms.C．That creativity is closely related to cultures.D．That creativity is often measured subjectively.10．What idea does the author want to convey in the last paragraph?A．Every coin has two sides.B．Great minds think alike.C．Four eyes see more than two.D．Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 11．What would be the best title for the text?A．Is AI-created Art Really Art?B．Will People Accept AI Artists?C．Can We Use AI to Create Portraits?D．Do We Need to Improve AI’s Creativity?In conversations with strangers, people commonly tend to think they should speak less than half the conversation time to be likable. But we’ve discovered this idea is wrong. Our data shows that people tend to think they should speak about 45% of the time to be likable in a one-on-one conversation with someone new. However, it appears speaking up a bit more is actually a better strategy.In our research, we randomly assigned people to speak for 30%, 40%, 50%, 60% of thetime in a conversation with someone new. We found that the more they spoke, the more they were liked by their new partners. This was only one study with 116 participants, but the outcome is supported by other researchers’ findings. For example, a previous study randomly assigned one in a pair to take on the role of “speaker” and the other to take on the role of “listener. ” After engaging in 12-minute interactions, listeners liked speakers more than speakers liked listeners because listeners felt more similar to speakers than speakers did to listeners. This outcome suggests the reason people prefer those who speak up: Learning more about a new partner can make you feel like you have more in common with him or her.Further, we assigned people to speak for up to 70% and even 90% of the time. The result shows it is not an ideal strategy. Our research does not suggest people hold down a conversational partner but rather that they feel comfortable speaking up more than they usually might.Research like ours can help people gain a ‘more reasonable understanding of social interactions with new people and become more confident about how to make a good first impression. It has the obvious benefit of allowing us to carefully control speaking time. However, it does not reflect more natural conversations. Future research should figure out whether our findings generalize to more natural interactions.12．What is the common belief concerning conversations with strangers?A．Speaking a little less is preferred.B．Speaking half the time is the best.C．Listeners are more likable than speakers.D．Listeners fail to control the conversations.13．How was the research carried out?A．By analyzing speaking habits.B．By making comparisons.C．By listing examples.D．By collecting data.14．What is the disadvantage of the research?A．The conversation time is limited.B．Further study is hard to continue.C．The findings are less widely appliable.D．Interactions with strangers are missing.15．In which situation can the research finding be applied?A．Attending a family gathering.B．Partying with your friends.C．Meeting a new teacher.D．Making a public speech.二、七选五Some of the best road trips are unplanned. You simply grab a few items, jump in a carroad trip planning is to bring along whatever you might need to have fun. Some food, a guitar, and a cooler full of drinks can go a long way.Planning a road trip can be almost as fun as the trip itself. Some well-designed travel guides may be of great help. 17 For the logically-minded, the management of speed, fuel, accommodation and timing details can present a rewarding journey.18 Highways make it possible to drive across an entire country without seeing anything or meeting anyone. The more you skip freeways in favor of scenic highways, the more you’re likely to get out of your trip.Once you’ve figured out your plan roughly, fill in the details, and bear in mind that maps and satellite navigation systems are not always up to date. 19 Remember, the more you prepare now, the better equipped you’ll be if you decide to change your trip later or have to deal with an unforeseen problem.Booking accommodation and having backup plans can make or break a trip, especially if you want to visit some remote byways with limited accommodation opportunities. 20 In some areas, especially the American West, gas stations can be a hundred miles away.A．You may end up in a boring part of town.B．You can find this information online.C．When planning your route, consider what kinds of roads to take.D．Also, be sure to investigate fuel availability where you’re headed.E．It’s good to take an emergency phone with you.F．Research as much as possible and cross-reference your sources.G．A quick look through them can fuel your inspiration.三、完形填空In October, I told the eight-year-olds in my class about my plan. “I’d like all of you to doThanksgiving dinner for someone who might not have a nice dinner 22 .”Early in Thanksgiving week, the boys and girls arrived in class with their hard-earned money. They had set tables, washed dishes and helped with baby-sitting. And now they couldn’t wait to go 23 .I watched while they dashed up and down the supermarket aisles. At last, we headed toward the 24 , pushing a cart filled with turkey and all the items needed. Much to my 25 , I saw a pot of purple chrysanthemums (菊花) on top of the cart. “You can’t 26 flowers.” I pronounced. “But Mrs. Sherlock,” 27 the children, “We want flowers”.We finally 28 in front of a small house in the woods. A slightly built woman with a(an) 29 face came to the door to welcome us.As my little group carried the boxes in, the old woman smiled and nodded. But when Amy put the chrysanthemums on the counter, the woman 30 . In the following ten minutes, she happily talked with the children. Then, we returned to the car. As we 31 our seat belts, we could see the kitchen window. The woman inside 32 goodbye, then turned and walked across the room, past the turkey straight to the chrysanthemums. She put her 33 in their petals. When she raised her head, there was a smile on her lips, and tears in her eyes.The children were 34 . In that one brief moment, they had seen for themselves the 35 they possessed to make another’s life better. The children had realized that sometimes a person needs a pot of funny purple flowers on a dark November day. 21．A．make B．prepare C．buy D．send 22．A．otherwise B．besides C．therefore D．afterwards 23．A．camping B．traveling C．climbing D．shopping 24．A．entrance B．checkout C．guide D．manager 25．A．joy B．disappointment C．surprise D．disgust 26．A．enjoy B．appreciate C．taste D．eat 27．A．argued B．announced C．predicted D．complained28．A．put up B．pulled up C．settled down D．set off 29．A．pale B．annoyed C．scary D．disappointed 30．A．hardened B．darkened C．brightened D．softened 31．A．fastened B．loosened C．removed D．wrapped 32．A．signed B．waved C．kissed D．shouted 33．A．head B．mouth C．face D．ears 34．A．confused B．silent C．crazy D．frightened 35．A．strength B．energy C．effort D．power四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

江苏省扬州中学2024—2025学年第一学期月考高一语文2024.10现代文阅读（35分）（一）现代文阅读Ⅰ（本题共5小题，19分）阅读下面的文字，完成1～5题。

材料一：建安风骨，又称“魏晋风骨”，指汉魏之际曹氏父子、建安七子等人诗文的俊爽刚健风格。

汉末建安时期文坛巨匠“三曹”（曹操、曹丕、曹植）、“七子”（孔融、陈琳、王粲、徐干、阮瑀、应玚、刘桢）继承了汉乐府民歌的现实主义传统，普遍采用五言形式，以风骨遒劲而著称，并具有慷慨悲凉的阳刚之气，悲凉慷愤之中，亦有命运无常、人生短促的不安心境，形成了文学史上“建安风骨”的独特风格，掀起一个诗歌高潮，被后人尊为典范。

建安风骨的内涵包含以下几方面：文风清峻，给人一种利落大方之感；通达脱俗，不拘小节，沉雄激荡；气盛词壮，畅所欲言；华靡。

在建安诗作中，华靡之风自曹植始，滥觞于七子后。

（摘编自卢劲《建安风骨》）材料二：建安是后汉献帝的年号，生活在这一特殊时代背景下的文学家们，敢于抨击时弊，敢于在不同作品样式中表达自己的思想和观点，这一时期出现了很多优秀的作家和作品，从而形成了一个文学的黄金时代。

前人提到建安文学，往往用“建安风骨”来指代，即内容充实，风格劲健，有一股内在的力量的文章风格。

建安作者以此来对抗彩丽繁绮而又空洞无物，或者低级庸俗的文风。

而之所以形成“建安风骨”，一方面的决定因素是社会现实，另一方面的决定因素是对汉乐府民歌的继承和创新。

建安前后，阶级斗争激烈，政治和思想发生重要变化，社会极度动荡不安。

建安前爆发的黄巾起义摧垮了东汉皇朝的腐朽统治，但接下来军阀混战，三国鼎立，战火不停，生灵涂炭。

而上层统治者却过着奢侈糜烂的生活。

生活在如此时代背景下的建安文学的主要作者们——曹氏父子、建安七子，还有蔡琰——都饱尝了战乱的苦楚，目睹了百姓无家可归、饿死街头的凄惨场面。

所以在他们各自的作品中，时代的烙印体现得尤为明显。

建安风骨首先是时代的产物，是时代孕育了这种文学风格。

江苏省扬州中学2024-2025学年度第一学期10月考试题高三政治2024.10注意事项：1.作答前，请将自己的姓名、考试证号等写在答题卡上并贴上条形码。

2.将选择题答案填涂在答题卡的指定位置上，非选择题一律在答题卡上作答，在试卷上答题无效。

3.考试结束后，请将答题卡交监考人员。

第I卷（选择题共48分）一、单项选择题：本大题共16小题，每小题3分，共48分。

在每题给出的四个选项中，只有一项是最符合题意的。

1．2024年7月26日，国务院国资委财管运行局负责人表示，未来五年，中央企业预计安排大规模设备更新改造总投资超3万亿元。

国资委将加大出资人政策支持力度，指导中央企业在本轮大规模设备更新中发挥表率引领作用。

同时，要求中央企业在采购设备时对各类企业一视同仁，让质价双优的装备供应商脱颖而出。

这将有利于①推动技术变革和产业升级②促进废旧装备再造利用，发展循环经济③撬动投资，发挥其对拉动经济增长的关键性作用④实现公有制和非公有制经济在国民经济中的地位平等A．①② B．①③ C．②④ D．③④2．算力券是政府免费发放给企业的一种创新型消费券。

2024年以来，全国不少地方以发放算力券的方式，帮助某些有需要的中小微企业解决算力使用难题，倡导和鼓励更多的企业加强算力投入，推动算力及人工智能产业发展。

政府发放算力券①能促进算力市场供需关系有效对接②将增加中小微企业的算力成本投入③是数据要素市场化配置改革的表现④能促进中小微企业发展动能的转变A．①③ B．①④ C．②③ D．②④3．2024年6月，国家卫生健康委等多部门联合发布的《关于进一步健全机制推动城市医疗资源向县级医院和城乡基层下沉的通知》提出，要深化城市医院支援县级医院工作，组织城市医院支援社区卫生服务中心，部署县级以上医院支援乡镇卫生院和村卫生室。

此举能够A．扩大基本医疗保障范围，促进城乡医疗资源均衡发展B．推动紧密型县域医共体建设，提高医疗资源配置效率C．促进城乡医院、卫生院合并，满足人民群众就医需求D．引导优质医疗资源下沉基层，建立健全社会保障制度4．ESG关注企业的环保责任（Environmental）、社会责任（Social）、治理绩效（Governance），而非单一的财务绩效，已成为世界各国日益重视的投资新理念。

江苏省扬州中学2021—2021学年第一学期质量检测高一英语试题本卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题），总分值120分。

考试时刻120分钟。

第 I 卷（选择题,三部份,共60分）第一部份听力（共两节，每题1分，总分值20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三个选项当选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时刻来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How does the woman’s sister go to university every day?A. On foot.B. By underground.C. By bus.2. What does the man mean?A. He used to like boating very much.B. He won’t go boating with the woman.C. He thinks it is too cold outside today.3. What will the woman probably do this afternoon?A. Go for a job interview.B. Give the man some advice.C. Ask the man for help.4. Why does the man want to know how to take care of babies?A. He wants to be a baby sitter.B. He is going to be a brother.C. His wife is pregnant.5. What does the man think of the woman’s experience?A. Unusual.B. Dull.C. Exhausting.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

江苏省扬州中学2024-2025学年第一学期阶段练习高一英语2024.10试卷满分：150分考试时间：120分钟注意事项:1.答题前,考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚,将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。

2.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂;非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写,字体工整、笔迹清楚。

3.请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答,超出答题区域书写的答案无效;在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。

4.考试结束后，请将答题卡交监考人员。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题：每一小题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题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.How is the weather now?A.Sunny.B.Windy.C.Rainy.2.Why has Mary made great progress?A.She is very smart.B.She works really hard.C.She asks others for advice.3.What was the woman doing before the conversation?A.Attending a conference.B.Talking on the phone.C.Analyzing the data.4.What are the speakers doing?A.Buying clothes.B.Cutting down a tree.C.Making a snowman.5.What does the man do?A.A tour guide.B.A translator.C.A receptionist.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。