江苏省扬州中学2020-2021学年高一上学期12月月考英语试题 含答案

江苏省扬州中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读选择1．The four tours have the same final destination EXCEPT _____.A．Glories of China B．China Experience Trip.C．China Impression Experience D．Cultural and Natural Wonders of china 2．One tourist spot that all the four tours include is ______.A．the Great Wall B．the Three GorgesC．the Forbidden City D．the Terracotta Warriors3．How much should the Whites with their 13-year-old son pay if they are on Cultural and Natural Wonders of China?A．$5678 B．$6088C．$6468 D．$6477So many of us hold on to little resentments (怨恨) that may have come from anargument, a misunderstanding, or some other painful event. Stubbornly, we wait for someone else to reach out to us—believing this is the only way we can forgive or rekindle a friendship or family relationship.An acquaintance of mine, whose health isn’t very good, recently told me that she hadn’t spoken to her son in almost three years. She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldn’t speak to him again unless he called first. When I sug gested that she be the one to reach out, she resisted initially and said, “I can’t do that. He’s the one who should apologize.” She was literally willing to die before reaching out to her only son. After a little gentle encouragement, however, she did decide to be the first one to reach out. To her amazement, her son was grateful for her willingness to call and offered an apology of his own. As is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out, everyone wins.Whenever we hold on to our anger, we turn “small stuff” into really “big stuff” in our minds. We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness. They are not. If you want to be a more peaceful person, you must understand that being right is almost never more important than allowing yourself to be happy. The way to be happy is to let go, and reach out. Let other people be right. This doesn’t mean that you’re wrong. Everything will be fine. You’ll experience the peace of letting go, as well as the joy of letting o thers be right.You’ll also notice that, as you reach out and let others be “right,” they will become less defensive and more loving toward you. They might even reach back. But if for some reason they don’t, that’s okay too. You’ll have the inner satisfact ion of knowing that you have done your part to create a more loving world, and certainly you’ll be more peaceful yourself. 4．The underlined word “rekindle” in Paragraph 1 probably means “________”. A．develop B．recoverC．accept D．replace5．According to the passage, the author’s friend never spoke to her son for three years because ________.A．she had got an argument with her husbandB．she had disagreed about her son’s marriageC．she had got an argument about her daughter-in-lawD．she had disliked her son’s w ife for many years6．Which of the following is NOT the reason for people to be unwilling to apologize first? A．People believe that they are right.B．People always wait for others to offer an apology first.C．People consider the position more important than happiness.D．People want to get an inner satisfaction.7．The purpose of the passage is to ________.A．instruct the readers how to apologizeB．teach the readers how to gain inner peaceC．tell the readers to reach out first when there are painful eventsD．inform the readers the importance of being forgivingA new report from University of East Anglia(UEA)shows that exposure to green space reduces the risk of type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stress, and high blood pressure. Populations with higher levels of green space exposure are also more likely to report good overall health.Lead author Caoimhe Twohig-Bennett, from UEA’S Norwich Medical School, said, “Spending time in nature certainly makes us feel healthier, but until now the impact on our long-term wellbeing hasn’t been fully understood. We gathered evidence from over 140 studies involving more than 290 million people to see whether nature really does provide a health boost.”The research team studied data from 20 countries including the UK, the US, Spain, France, Germany, Australia and Japan—where “forest bathing” is already a popular practice. “Green space” was defined as open, undeveloped land with natural vegetation including urban green space, which included parks and street greenery. The team analyzed how the health of people with little access to green space compared to that of people with the highest amounts of exposure.“We found that spending time in or living close to natural green space is associated with diverse and significant health benefits. It reduces the risk of type TT diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death, and preterm birth, and increases sleep duration. People living closer to nature also had reduced diastolic blood pressure, heart rate and stress. In fact, one of the really interesting things we found is that exposure to green space significantly reduces people’s levels of salivary cortisol—a physiological marker of stress. This is really important because in the UK, 11.7 million working days are lost annually d ue to stress, depression or anxiety.”“Forest bathing is really popular as a therapy in Japan, with participants spending time inthe forest either sitting or lying down, or just walking around. Our study shows that perhaps they have the right idea! Although we have looked at a large body of research on the relationship between green space and health, we don’t know exactly what it is that causes this relationship. People living near green space likely have more opportunities for physical activity and socializing. Meanwhile, exposure to a wide variety of bacteria present in natural areas may also have benefits for the immune system and reduce inflammation (炎症),” Twohig-Bennett stated.Study co-author Prof Andy Jones, also from UEA, said, “We often reach for m edical treatment when we’re unwell but exposure to health-promoting environments is increasingly recognized as both preventing and helping treat disease. Our study shows that the size of these benefits can be enough to have a meaningful clinical(临床的) impact.”The research team hopes that their findings will prompt doctors and other healthcare professionals to advise patients to spend more time in green space and natural areas. 8．What do we know about exposure to green space from the first two paragraphs?A．290 million people will see its effectiveness.B．People have been cured of several diseases by this way.C．People seeing less green space can’t report good health.D．People haven’t realized its value completely.9．From the research team’s definition of “green space”, we can infer that . A．green space often exists in places with small populationsB．space in the countryside is certainly green spaceC．an urban green belt is a kind of green spaceD．green space in the cities usually has little effe cts on people’s health10．What does the author do in Paragraph 4?A．Analyze the research process.B．Introduce the research findings.C．Show his concern about people’s health.D．Explain why green space is good for patients.11．Prof Andy Jones holds the view that .A．their study will improve the professionalism of doctorsB．exposure to green space can help treat disease effectivelyC．one should see a doctor immediately when unwellD．people are increasingly going to health-promoting spacesIn my mind, there is a moving story about a skinny young boy who loved football with all his heart.Practice after practice, he eagerly gave everything he had. But being half the size of the other boys, he got absolutely nowhere. Despite his hard training at all the games, this hopeful athlete sat on the bench and hardly ever played.This teenager lived alone with his father, and the relationship between the two of them was very special. Even though the son was always on the bench, his father was always in the stands cheering. He never missed a game. This young man was still the smallest of the class when he entered high school. But his father continued to encourage him.The young man loved football and was determined to try his best at every practice, and perh aps he’d get to play when he became a senior. All through high school he never missed a practice nor a game but remained a benchwarmer. Besides, his faithful father was always in the stands, always with words of encouragement for him. When the young man went to college, he decided to try out for the football team as a “walk-on”. Everyone firmly believed that he could never make the cut, but he did.The news that he had survived the cut thrilled him so much that he rushed to the nearest phone and called his father. His father shared his excitement and was sent season tickets for all the college games. This persistent young athlete never missed practice during his four years at college, but actually he never got the real chance to play in a game.It was at the end of his senior football season that the coach met him with a telegram. The young man read the telegram and he became totally silent. Swallowing hard, he mumbled to the coach, “My father died this morning. Is it all right if I miss practice today?” The coach put his arm gently around his should and said, “Take the rest of the week off, son. And don’t even plan to come back to the game on Saturday.”Saturday arrived, and the game was not going well. In the third quarter, when the team was ten points behind, a silent young man quietly slipped into the empty locker room and put on his football gear. As he ran onto the sidelines, the coach and his players were surprised to see their faithful teammate back so soon. “Coach, please let me play. I’ve just got to play today,” said the young man. The coach pretended not to hear him. There was no way he wanted his worst player in this close play-off game. But the young man insisted, and finally feeling sorry for the kid, thecoach gave in. “All right,” he said. “You can go in.” Before long, the coach, the players and everyone in the stands could not believe their eyes. This little unknown, who had never played before, was doing everything right. The opposing team could not stop him. He ran, passed, blocked, and tackled like a star. His team began to succeed. The score was soon tied. In the closing seconds of the game, this kid got a pass and ran all the way for the winning touchdown.Finally, after the stands had emptied, the coach noticed that this young man was sitting quietly in the corner all alone. The coach came to him and said, “Kid, you were unbelievably fantastic! Tell me what got into you? How did you do it?”He looked at the coach, tears in his eyes, and said, “Well, you knew my dad died, but did you know tha t my dad was blind?” The young man swallowed hard and forced a smile, “Dad came to all my games, but today was the first time he could see me play, and I wanted to show him I could make it!”12．What does the underlined sentence “he got absolutely nowhere” mean?A．He could never make his father see his performance clearly.B．There was no coach to train him well enough to be a good player.C．There was no chance of his becoming a top athlete in this sport.D．He had no idea at all what kind of person he wanted to be in the future.13．From the passage, we can infer that__________.A．the young man’s father had a great positive influence on himB．the young man’s coach played an important role in his growthC．not until his father passed away did the young man train hardD．the young man’s road to success in football was always smooth14．Why did the young man return to the match on Saturday?A．He planned to make money to cure his father of his blindness.B．He thought he was much better than other players in his team.C．He wanted to defeat the opposing team in this significant game.D．He hoped his dead father could be proud of his performance.15．What’s the best title of the passage?A．A thrilling football match B．Determined father and sonC．The power of dreams D．The encouragement of a coach二、七选五How to Improve Vocabulary FastYour vocabulary refers to the words in a language you are familiar with. We should learn some ways to expand it.Read every day. 16．Choose reading material that is slightly above your level and keep a dictionary with you to look up words you do not know.17．If you do not meet with an unfamiliar word in your daily reading, use your dictionary to search for one.Learn the correct definition and pronunciation for each new word. Pronunciation is as important as definition because in order to add a word to your active vocabulary, you must be able to use it in speech.Elaborate (详尽阐述) on the meaning of the word. If you have just learned the word “stubborn”, think about the neighbor who will not lend you his car. 18．Use your new word in speech and in writing. E-mail your sister about how your cat is stubborn about sleeping on your pillow. 19．But the more you use it, the more fluent you will become in its use. Soon it will be a regular part of your active vocabulary.Tell everyone you are trying to increase your vocabulary. Encourage them to ask you what your latest word is. 20．The more you explain the meaning of a word to someone, the more likely you are to remember it.A．Find a new word every day.B．The vocabulary can be increased.C．Your vocabulary contains the words you understand.D．The more often you read, the faster your vocabulary can grow.E.Or let them ask for the definition of a new word you have used.F.The first time you use a new word in speech it may seem strange.G.Imagine him shaking his head, and think of him as “stubborn in his refusal”.三、完形填空My day started just like all the other days. I left for the train station at 7:35 to arrive at work by 8:30. While on the train I would always choose a seat away from the crowd so I can read the newspaper 21 and quietly. I didn’t know why but for som e reason when I got on the train today it was unusually 22 . I sat down in the only seat available beside a middle-aged man that had his head down and seemed to be 23 in his thoughts. I wasglad that he didn’t notice when I sat next to him becau se he just 24 to look down towards the floor.Shortly after the train left I found myself 25 what could be so important that he didn’t even see me. I tried to forget about it. However, for some strange reason this inner 26 kept forcing me to talk to this man. I tried to ignore the voice 27 there was no way I was starting a conversation with a complete stranger. Finally I 28 and came up with an excuse to ask him a question. When he 29 his head, I could see that he had some tears rolling down the side of his face 30 his feeble(微弱的) attempt to wipe them away. We talked for about 20 minutes and in the end he seemed to be doing 31 .Several weeks had passed when I noticed an unaddressed 32 on my desk after returning from lunch. It only had the word 33 written on it. When I read the note inside the envelope I was so filled with emotions that I couldn’t 34 myself. It was a letter from the man I met on the train thanking me again for talking to him and 35 his life that day. Apparently he had some very hurtful personal problems that were so 36 he was planning to take his life that day.In his letter he explained that he in 37 screamed out to God that if God really cared about him he would 38 someone to prevent him from taking his life. In his eyes I was that someone, that Angel sent by God.So the next time you feel prompted (冲动) for no 39 reason to talk to a friend, relative, neighbor or even a complete stranger please remember my story. You just may make a 40 in someone’s life when you listen to your inner voice.21．A．hopefully B．peacefully C．sincerely D．immediately 22．A．full B．noisy C．clean D．empty 23．A．disappointed B．employed C．sunk D．occupied 24．A．decided B．hesitated C．began D．continued 25．A．wondering B．realizing C．concluding D．discovering 26．A．memory B．enthusiasm C．voice D．affection 27．A．though B．if C．unless D．as 28．A．broke up B．broke down C．broke in D．broke out 29．A．dragged B．shook C．raised D．bent 30．A．for B．through C．over D．despite 31．A．weaker B．worse C．stronger D．better32．A．package B．envelope C．present D．directory 33．A．angel B．colleague C．companion D．client 34．A．excite B．contain C．embarrass D．condemn 35．A．taking B．changing C．improving D．saving 36．A．uncontrolled B．convincing C．unconscious D．encouraging 37．A．conclusion B．practice C．power D．despair 38．A．carry B．send C．force D．hire 39．A．violent B．obvious C．contradictory D．absurd 40．A．decision B．schedule C．difference D．reservation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。

江苏省扬州市高邮第一中学2020-2021学年高三英语月考试卷含解析一、选择题1. It is a long time ________ they separated, but it won’t be long _____ they meet again.A. since; beforeB. after; whenC. since; whenD. after; before参考答案：A2. we gave her something to eat, she would save it up for her little brother.A．Whatever B．However C．Whenever D．Whoever参考答案：C3. According to the newly-made traffic regulation, whoever drives through red light be fined at least 200 dollars．A．shall B．may C．would D．should参考答案：A略4. I ______ for six months．I'm really out of shape．A．hadn't exercised B．didn't exerciseC．don't exercise D．haven't exercised参考答案：D【知识点】考查时态。

句意：我六个月没有锻炼了。

我身材真的要变形了。

根据空后的for months判断应用完成时，根据后面的语境应是现在完成时。

故选D。

5. The purpose of education be to provide students with a value system – not to prepare them for a specific job.A．will B．should C．could D．may参考答案：BB 考查情态动词。

江苏省扬州中学2020┄2021学年第一学期12月份考试高三英语试卷12本卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题），满分120分。

考试时间120分钟。

第 I 卷（选择题,三部分,共75分）第一部分听力（共两节，每题1分，满分20分）第一节1. What does the woman like doing best？A. Playing tennis.B. Playing the piano.C. Singing.2. At what time does the second performance start？A. 7:00B. 7:10C. 9:103. What is the man doing？A. Giving advice.B. Making a request.C. Offering help.4. What are the two speakers mainly talking about？A. The woman’s lessons.B. The woman’s new teachers.C. The woman’s new classmate.5. Why will the woman call the man’s roommate？A. To complain about the high rent.B. To find out about an apartment.C. To share an apartment with him.第二节听下面一段对话，回答第6—7题。

6. What does the woman provide as her identification？A. Her birth certificate.B. Her driver’s license.C. Her ID card.7. Why can’t the woman travel first class？A. She has too much baggage to be upgraded.B. The travel agency made a mistake.C. It has been fully booked already.听下面一段对话，回答第8—10题。

2020-2021学年江苏扬州高一上英语月考试卷一、阅读理解1.After my father died at the age of 83, many of his friends told me how much him—how generous he was, how outgoing, how funny, how caring. I was surprised at these descriptions. During my teenage years, there was little said to me that was not criticism. I remember him as angry. But now, ten years after his death, I recall events that seem to contradict my memory of him.When I was 16, he handed down to me the family's 1957 Chevy（雪佛兰）. Neither one of us knew at the time that it was the coolest car anyone my age could have. When I was in the third grade, he proudly accompanied me to the school tumbling contest, where I won first prize. One day, while I was in single digits, he suggested we play catch in the front yard. This offer to spend time together was so unexpected that I didn't quite understand what I was supposed to do.When I graduated from high school, my father offered to buy me a tuxedo（男士无尾晚礼服）. I refused because my father always shunned gifts. I felt with my refusal, that somehow in a strange logic, I was being a good son. I wish now that I could have let him buy me a tuxedo, let him be a dad.My father sold real estate（地产）but he wanted to be in show business. I was probably five years old when I saw him in a bit part at the Call Board theater on Melrose Place in Hollywood. He came on in the second act and served a drink. The theater existed until a few years ago and is now finally defunct and, I believe, a lamp shop.My father's attitude toward my show, "Business Accomplishments", was critical. After my first appearance on Saturday Night Live in 1976, he wrote a bad review of me in the newsletter of the Newport Board of Realtors where he was president.（1）During his teenage years, the author thought his father was ______.A.generousB.outgoingC.angryD.caring（2）The underlined part "This offer" in the second paragraph refers to "______".A.attending to school tumbling contest togetherB.driving a car togetherC.playing a game togetherD.buying a car for the writer（3）Which word has the same meaning as the underlined word "shunned"?A.avoidedB.boughtC.shoneD.loved（4）What did the father think of the author's acting on Saturday Night Live?A.He liked it very much.B.He didn't like it.C.He didn't watch it.D.He didn't care.2.（1）The passage is most likely to be taken from ______.A.the InternetB.a magazineC.a newspaperD.a book（2）The purpose of this article is to ______.A.introduce some effective weight loss productsB.help overweight people find useful informationC.tell overweight people how to have a healthy dietD.introduce books about losing weight（3）Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A.Free Weight Loss Articles enjoys the greatest popularity on the site.B.Monthly Spotlight tells you how many calories a certain food contains.C.In Ultimate Weight Loss Secrets, we can ask and answer questions on how to lose weight.D.We can find ranked weight loss products to choose from.3.Are you an introvert（内向的人）or an extrovert? Before you say you are either one, you should know that there is a third option.According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, experts say there's a middle ground between the two personality types—people who they call "ambiverts（中间性格者）".Introverts don't like crowds and enjoy keeping their thoughts to themselves, while extroverts, on the other hand, like meeting new people and being the center of attention. Ambiverts, as the name suggests, have both introverted and extroverted characteristics. But neither set of characteristics is completely in control.As a result, they can move between being social and being alone with greater ease than either extroverts or introverts. For example, ambiverts often enjoy other people's company. But after a long day of hard work, they sometimes prefer to read a book or watch a TV series at home alone."It is like they're bilingual," Daniel Pink, the host of Crowd Control, a US TV series on human behavior, told The Wall Street Journal. "They have a wider range of skills and can connect with a wider range of people in the same way someone who speaks English and Spanish can."Ambiverts have gotten more attention in recent years, thanks to books, TED talks and consulting（咨询的）firms focusing on how personality traits（特征）change people's behavior in relationships and careers. In fact, roughly two-thirds of people in the US are ambiverts, according to a personality survey done by Adam M. Grant, a professor ofpsychology at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.Grant believes ambiversion takes good parts from introversion and extroversion. "The ambivert advantage comes from being enthusiastic enough to persuade, but at the same time, listening carefully to others and avoiding seeming overly confident or excited," he told Forbes magazine.But he also points out that unlike extroverts and introverts who tend to know what gives them energy, ambiverts can sometimes get stuck. They are often unsure which side of their personality should lead in a given situation.（1）What is the article mainly about?A.Differences between introverts and extroverts.B.Why ambiverts have gotten more attention recently.C.Characteristics and advantages of ambiverts.D.How personality traits change people's behavior.（2）According to the article, ambiverts ______.A.prefer being the center of attention to being aloneB.tend to connect with more people than introvertsually work hard and are successful in their careersD.want to keep their thoughts to themselves all the time（3）What advantage does Grant think ambiverts have over introverts and extroverts?A.They know what gives them energy.B.They seem more enthusiastic and confident.C.They have more balanced personalities.D.They can deal with a given situation better.（4）The underlined word "bilingual" in Paragraph 5 probably means ______.A.able to speak two languages equally wellB.always ready to help those in needC.able to adapt to a new environment wellD.good at drawing attention from the crowd4."My dear lady," says Holmes. "You're shivering. Are you old? Do you want a cup of hot tea?" "I'm not cold," the woman replies, "I fear for my life!""We are here to help you. Don't worry about anything. I don't know you. But I knowmany things about you. For example, I know how you travel. You came to London by train. You also ride to the train station on a horse-drawn wagon（马车）.""Why, yes. You're right. But how do you know these things?""I see a return ticket in your glove. I see fresh mud on the left arm of your dress. Now tell us your problem.""My name is Helen Stoner," she states, "My mother and father are dead. I am living withmy stepfather, Dr. Grimesby Roylott. He comes from a rich family. But they are no longer rich. They have nothing except a small piece of land and a huge old house. We are living in the house. Dr. Roylott is using my mother's money for expenses（开支）. Part of it was for my sister and me. It was for our marriages."Holmes is sitting in his chair. His eyes are closed. He is listening carefully to Helen's story.He hears every detail.Helen continues, "My stepfather has no friends. He fights with everyone. He is strong and gets angry quickly. Everyone is afraid of him.""He has no friends at all?" asks Holmes."No. He talks to no one except the gypsies（吉普赛人）. They are poor people who travel from place to place. A band of gypsies is staying on our land right now.""Are you and your sister afraid of the gypsies?""My dear Mr. Holmes. You are making me so sad. My sister is dead. That is why I am standing here in this room."（1）Paragraph 6 beginning with "My name is..." is mostly about ________.A.Helen's dead sisterB.Helen's trip to LondonC.the house Helen lives inD.Helen's stepfather and the family（2）What is Holmes doing while Helen is telling her story?A.Walking slowly.B.Listening carefully.C.Standing sadly.D.Writing quickly.（3）Which of the following can best describe the gypsies according to the passage?A.They are very rich.B.They are afraid of other people.C.They live on a horse-drawn wagon.D.They move from one place to another.（4）The passage is probably from ________.A.a novelB.a guideC.a poemD.an advertisement二、七选五5. 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。

2021-2022学年江苏省扬州市水泗中学高一英语月考试题含解析一、选择题1. The terrible shaking of the building woke up all the people were asleep.A. whichB. whatC. whoD. where参考答案：C略2. As we know, the 2008 Olympic will________ in Beijing, China.A. take placeB. be taken placeC. be to be heldD. hold参考答案：A26. It was about ten o’clock ________ I heard Ellen scream next door.A. sinceB. beforeC. ifD. that参考答案：C略4. Dr Smith, together with his wife and daughters, ______visit Beijing this summer.A．is going to B．are going to C．was going to D．were going to参考答案：A5. Li Hua was accepted by the company because he has a good ______ of spoken French.A. expressionB. commandC. powerD. accent参考答案：B6. Once _______, Jo devoted her life to looking after children and being a full-time homemaker.A. having marriedB. being marriedC. marryingD. married参考答案：D7. In the evening we smoked and talked and never _______ going out _______ exercise.A. dream of; exceptB. dreamt; except forC. dream of; except forD. dreamt; except参考答案：C解析：dream of doing“梦想着做某事”；except for exercise“除非是为了锻炼”。

2020届江苏省扬州中学高三英语月考试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhen it comes to the greatest inventions of the world, China’s name is sure to be mentioned several times. There are hundreds of things which were invented by the Chinese.AlcoholShocked? I was because when they said alcohol I thought about either the US or the UK. China had never crossed my mind. In China, alcohol was made by two legendary persons named Yi Di and Du Kang who belonged to the Xia Dynasty. This period was about 2000 BC - 1600 BC. Research says that in ancient China, beer with 4% alcoholic content was widely consumed by people.TeaChina is the proud inventor of tea which was first drunk by Shen Nong, a Chinese emperor around 2737 BC. Tea production was rapidly developed, making tea a popular drink during the Tang and Song Dynasties.The Mechanical ClockHave you ever wondered what on earth we would be doing without any idea of time? A clock really is an invention without which things were incomplete. The credit of making the first mechanical clock goes to ancient China. The first mechanical clock was invented by Yi Xing in the Tang Dynasty. This was during 618 and 907.Silk FabricSilk, the favorite fabric of many girls out there, is also a Chinese invention. Although we all know that silk is made by silkworms, it was Chinese people who first invented a way to harvest the silk and then use it to make clothes. The oldest silk which has been found so far is in Henan Province and dates back to 3630 BC.1.We can learn from Paragraph 2 that ________.A.people in the US like alcoholB.beer was popular in the Xia DynastyC.Yi Di and Du Kang invented alcohol by accidentD.the author didn’t know alcohol is a Chinese invention2.The author asks the question in Paragraph 4 to show ________.A.ancient Chinese inventors were wiserB.many things in our lives are incompleteC.ancient Chinese people never wasted timeD.the invention of the mechanical clock is important3.Which of the following invention has a longer history?A.Tea.B.Alcohol.C.Silk fabric.D.The mechanical clock.BThink ofJapanin the spring and the image that comes to mind is likely the country’s famous cherry blossoms, also known as “Sakura” — white and pink flowers, blooming across cities and mountains.The flowers, which experience a “peak bloom” that only lasts a few days, have been loved inJapanfor more than a thousand years. Crowds celebrate with viewing parties,flockingto the most popular locations to take photos and have picnics underneath the branches.But this year, cherry blossom season has come and gone in the blink of an eye, in one of the earliest blooms on record. Scientists warn it’s a symptom of the larger climate crisis threatening ecosystems everywhere.Yasuyuki Aono, a researcher atOsakaPrefectureUniversity, has gathered records fromKyotoback to 812 AD from historical documents and diaries. In the central city ofKyoto, cherry blossoms peaked on March 26, the earliest in more than 1,200 years, Aono said. And in the capitalTokyo, cherry blossoms reached full bloom on March 22, the second-earliest date on record.The peak bloom dates shift every year, depending on numerous factors including weather and rainfall, but have shown a general trend of moving earlier and earlier. InKyoto, the peak date stayed around mid-April for centuries, but began moving into early April during the 1800s. The date has only dipped into late March a handful of times in recorded history.“Sakura blooms are very temperature sensitive,” said Aono. “Flowering and full bloom could be earlier or later depending on the temperature alone,” he said. “The temperature was low in the 1820s, but it has risen by about 3.5 degrees Celsius to this day.”This year’s seasons in particular influenced the blossom dates, he added. The winter was very cold, but the spring came fast and unusually warm.4. What is the best title of the passage?A. Cherry blossom celebrations.B. Warning of a climate crisis.C. A strong love for cherry blossom.D. Cherry blossom season coming earlier.5. What does the underlined word “flocking” mean?A. Blocking.B. Flooding.C. Running.D. Following.6. What can we infer from paragraph 5?A. The peak blossom dates fall on a fixed date.B. The cherry blossom rarely peaks in March.C. The peak bloom dates mainly depend on weather and rainfall.D. Cherry blossom peaks around mid-April inTokyo.7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To inform people the date of cherry blossom.B. To show a study on cherry blossom dates.C. To present a Japanese tradition of cherry blossom celebration.D. To make people aware of the influence of climate change on cherry blossom.CLearning to say “yes, and”When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However,I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. I signed up, knowing the experience would give me help.During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable andeven started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach—accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth findingout whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support a preconceived (先入为主的) story, but to say “yes, and.”8. Why did the author attend the improvisation class?A. To get a different experience.B. To finish her Ph.D. at university.C. To give up her job as a science communicator.D. To improve her speaking and communicating ability.9. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class?A. She formed her own idea quickly.B. She came up with lots of creative responses.C. She paid more attention to the logic of answers.D. She became a good listener before giving an opinion.10. The author mentions applying the “yes, and” approach to her scientific experiments to ______.A. explain the process of using the methodB. prove the benefits of the improvisation classC. share her own research experiences with readersD. attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class11. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph?A. They should attend the improvisation class.B. They should question all preconceived ideas.C. They should carry on research by admitting earlier data.D. They should try to improve their professional knowledge.DIt’s become an accepted part of keeping up to date with extended family and friends, but if schoolchildren were in their parents’ shoes, the majority wouldn’t share posts of their sons and daughters online. Over 55% saidthey would not upload news about, or images of, their children to their social media feeds, according to survey of over 16,000 pupils by Votes for Schools.While some were concerned about being embarrassed or the longevity of content which could remain online indefinitely, others expressed concern about their personal data beingcompromised. One of the pupils surveyed said, “Although our parents mean well, sometimes theconsequenceof a post can be disastrous.”In response to thesurvey, children’s mental health charity Place2Be and law firm Mishcon de Reya have produced three films ahead of the Christmas holidays – the best period for parental oversharing.In one video, about safety online, 10-year-old Adavan said, “If you share anything with your family, you know who’s going to see it. But if you share it publicly, there are millions of people who can see your picture.”Joe Hancock, a security lead at Mishcon de Reya, encouraged parents to share wisely. “Simple steps, such as checking your privacy settings and asking others not to share content of your children on their accounts if they have not updated their privacy settings, are a good start. And, as we found out from the children during filming, having their permission is key,” he said.The study marks a shift away from the usual debate about teaching children to use the Internet safely. Sandra Davis, head of the law firm’s family department, said, “Children are the experts on the real and immediate impact of sharenting（晒娃）– the full extent of which we cannot know yet. We must ensure we listen to children and take their views into consideration now in order to avoid any unintendedconsequences further down the line.”12.What’s most pupils’ attitude towards sharing posts about children?A. Skeptical.B. Unconcerned.C. Tolerant.D. Unwilling.13.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2?A. Summarize the previous paragraph.B. Provide some advice for parents.C. Predict the consequence of sharing posts.D. Give reasons for the result of the survey.14.What should parents first pay attention to according to Joe Hancock?A. Safety.B. Consequence.C. Wisdom.D. Health.15.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Parents should take children’s opinions into account.B. Parents should teach children to use the Internet safely.C. Children must make sure to listen to their parents.D. Children should avoid unintended consequences of sharenting.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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。

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。

英语试卷第I卷（选择题共85分）第一部分听力（共两节,满分 20 分）第一节（共 5 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 5 分）1.音频What does the woman want to do？A. Find a place.B. Buy a map.C. Get an address.【答案】A【解析】【详解】W：Excuse me. This is the address. How do I find it？M：Right. You’ll need a street map. Here’s one, and I’ll show you where it is.2.音频What will the man do for the woman？A. Repair her car.B. Give her a ride.C. Pick up her aunt.【答案】B【解析】【详解】W：Oh my! My car broke down, and I have to meet my aunt at the railway station before noon.M：You’re lucky. I can drop you off on my way.3.音频Who might Mr. Peterson be？A. A new professor.B. A department head.C. A company director.【答案】C【解析】【详解】W：Did you hear that Mr. Peterson is coming next week, Gordon？M：Yes, so I called all the department heads to my office this morning. We need to give him reports on our program.4.音频What does the man think of the book？A. Quite difficult.B. Very interesting.C. T oo simple.【答案】B【解析】【详解】W：I hope you like the book I lent you. I wasn’t sure if you’d be interested.M：I had the same doubt at first. But once I started, I simply couldn’t put it down.5.音频What are the speakers talking about？A. Weather.B. Clothes.C. News.【答案】A【解析】【详解】W：What is going on？It’s May, and we s till have to wear warm clothes.M：Well, there’s some good news on the radio. You probably can wear shorts tomorrow.第二节（共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

江苏省扬州中学2020-2021学年⾼⼀上学期12⽉⽉考英语试题含解析江苏省扬州中学2020-2021学年第⼀学期质量检测⾼⼀英语（本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）选择题部分第⼀部分听⼒（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。

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. 【此处可播放相关⾳频，请去附件查看】What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Put up a notice.B. Search the canteen.C. Buy a new textbook.【答案】A【解析】【原⽂】W: Oh, it’s terrible that I left my textbook in the canteen. I’m afraid it was taken by others.M: If so, why not try to put up a notice? Textbook is hard to get in the bookstore.2. 【此处可播放相关⾳频，请去附件查看】Where does the man want to go?A. Beech St.B. East Main.C. Linden Ave.【答案】A【解析】【原⽂】M: Will this road take me to Beech St?W: No, this road leads to East Main. You’ll have to turn left on Linden Ave.3. 【此处可播放相关⾳频，请去附件查看】How muc h time does the woman’s watch gain?A. Ten minutes.B. Five minutesC. Fifteen minutes.【答案】B【解析】【原⽂】M: Now it’s 8:45 sharp. I set my watch by the radio this morning.W: Guess mine’s fast. It is already 8:50.4. 【此处可播放相关⾳频，请去附件查看】Who is the man probably?A. A policeman.B. A gas station clerk.C. A driving coach.【答案】C【解析】【原⽂】M: Are you ready for your first driving lesson?W: Yes. Which one is the brake again?M: The one on your left is the brake and the one on your right is the gas.5. 【此处可播放相关⾳频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers mainly talking about?A The nice weather. B. The strong wind. C. The beautiful leaves.【答案】A【解析】【原⽂】W: It is so beautiful today, don’t you think?M: Yeah, it’s amazing. The wind blew away all the old leaves and everything smells so fresh.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。