天津市武清区杨村第一中学2023-2024学年高三上学期第一次月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．—The Youth League Committee is looking for volunteers for the promotion ofrubbish-sorting. Would you like to join in?—________. Everyone should do his bit.A．You asked for it B．You betC．You have my word D．You’ve got me there2．I________to finish the novel borrowed from a friend of mine, but I couldn’t manage it.A．had hoped B．am hoping C．have hoped D．would hope 3．________ the Montgolfier brothers took flight in balloons in the 18th century, air travel was not practical until the invention of powered flight in 1903.A．When B．Since C．If D．While 4．People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines,________have been read hundreds of times previously.A．all of them B．each of which C．all of which D．each of them 5．Both Chris Paul and James Harden have the qualities and virtues that are________of NBA players: humorous, aggressive and hardworking.A．typical B．aware C．considerate D．skeptical6．I want to pay a visit to my parents; I _________in the foreign country for five months by next Sunday.A．have been staying B．will have stayed C．have stayedD．will be staying7．Such a simple experiment can effectively ________ people’s doubts about the new technology, so they are willing to embrace the innovation.A．bring forth B．go over C．put away D．wipe out8．A heavy snow hit our area for the first time this year, _________great inconvenience to traffic and transportation.A．causing B．caused C．to cause D．having caused 9．As Chinese players, rather than the world rankings, we are more concerned about ______we perform in major competitions for our country, whether in team or singles events.A．which B．that C．how D．what 10．It’s reported that many couples in this country aged from 30 to 35 think_________challenging to give birth to a second child.A．that B．it C．themselves D．this 11．The witness statements _________ each other, so it is difficult for the police to find out the truth of the crime.A．acknowledge B．criticize C．identify D．contradict 12．I think it is better to read a good book carefully than to read many ______.A．at random B．by chance C．on purpose D．in turn 13．— OK, I’ll fix your washing machine right now.— Oh, ______. I’m in no hurry.A．enjoy yourself B．go for it C．take care D．take your time 14．—— Guess what? I’ve won the third prize in the writing competition in Tianjin area. —— You don’t say. I know you are not good at English. You ______ great efforts!A．should have made B．must have made C．might makeD．could make15．The erhu was ______ a musical instrument of ethnic groups in northern China, which dates more than a thousand years back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907).A．originally B．eventually C．increasingly D．accurately 二、完形填空understand me better. Later, I realized taking a class would 24 me, and that my kids would have an advantage, too.“You’re 25 ,” I replied. “I decide to take an English class and see if the college will accept me.” “Give it a(n) 26 ,” Gary said. “I’m sure you’ll make it.” 27 , in my heart, I just felt a bit doubtful.And before applying to college, I was 28 baby number three. So I 29 my plan made before. One day, Gary said 30 ,“I have finally found an excellent guitar teacher.”And he added, “What about your resolution? Have you signed up for your classes?”I 31 my head, explaining it was because I was pregnant and that I had decided to apply to college after my delivery. Gary 32 , saying I should register for the spring term before the baby came. I followed Gary’s advice. Later, I went to a good college and 33 some papers. I was 34 that after my papers were read, I was given a chance to take classes.Now I fully realize the 35 of the New Year’s resolution. My following through that resolution inspired my kids, greatly contributing to their achievements in education. 16．A．leave B．quit C．pick D．visit 17．A．came around B．came about C．came down D．came in 18．A．physics B．computer C．English D．music 19．A．escape B．remember C．mind D．enjoy 20．A．encouraged B．commanded C．warned D．argued 21．A．school B．house C．hospital D．company 22．A．Since B．When C．Although D．If 23．A．talent B．spirit C．accent D．memory 24．A．challenge B．benefit C．interrupt D．impress 25．A．right B．welcome C．strange D．strong 26．A．award B．explanation C．advantage D．shot 27．A．Otherwise B．Therefore C．However D．Meanwhile 28．A．raising B．counting C．expecting D．calling 29．A．canceled B．postponed C．showed D．discussed 30．A．curiously B．sympathetically C．anxiously D．excitedly 31．A．lifted B．nodded C．patted D．shook 32．A．compromised B．regretted C．disagreed D．remembered33．A．made up B．filled out C．looked through D．gave away 34．A．embarrassed B．worried C．delighted D．determined 35．A．influence B．origin C．process D．difficulty三、阅读理解Choosing a major is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make while you’re in college. It’s important that you make your choice confidently and after some consideration.There’s Nothing Wrong With Being “Undecided”.Between 20% and 50% of college freshmen enter school without a declared major. Keep in mind that there’s nothing wrong with remaining “undecided” or “undeclared” for the first few years of your college career. You can use this time to decide what you’re interested in. Also, keep in mind that even if you do declare a major your freshman year, you can always change your mind. About one-third of first-time college students change their major within three years. Even more, over 60% of college graduates say they would go back and change their major if they could, primarily to pursue their passion areas and expand their job opportunities.Explore Your Passions and Abilities.Set aside some time to really explore your passions and take stock of your unique abilities. With an undeclared major to start, you can take time to really develop into what interests you. Join clubs around campus to connect with fellow students who share your interests. Take electives in areas that you might not otherwise have an opportunity to experience. For example, when else might you be able to take a poetry course or an art history seminar? College is the perfect time to step out of your box and expand your horizons. As a student with an undeclared major, you’re uniquely positioned to do just that.Consider Employment Opportunities.While it’s important to choose a major that interests you, it’s also critical to choose a college major that will provide you with future employment opportunities. Statistically, the college majors that tend to have the most earning power are in STEM. These majors might include health sciences or computer engineering. Business majors can also expect a higher than average earning potential. That being said, employers frequently recognize that graduates who majored in the liberal arts have valuable soft skills, too, including strongcommunication, written and verbal skills, and leadership abilities. The key is to pick a major that will be marketable for the career you’re interested in pursuing.Talk to an Academic Advisor.If you need a little guidance, set up an appointment with an academic advisor or career counselors. Career development counselors and academic advisors can help you narrow down your options. If you have an idea of what classes you’ve most enjoyed and what career paths are most appealing to you, working with one of these professionals might be the final push you need to pick a major.Still have some doubts now? You can submit your questions Here.36．What can we learn from the second paragraph?A．Most graduates went back to college and changed their majors for a brighter future.B．Most students frequently change their majors throughout their college years.C．It is all right to remain undecided on majors for only the freshman year.D．You don’t necessarily need to declare your majors upon entering college.37．You are advised to take electives as described in the third paragraph because ______.A．the courses and seminars are popular with college studentsB．it helps you fully explore where your interest liesC．you can share your common interest with your fellow studentsD．your major lies in the areas, you can’t miss them38．An example of having good soft skills is that ______.A．you express yourself well in a controversial business discussionB．you fix the technical problems of computers in your office easilyC．you quickly figure out why the communication equipment doesn’t workD．you never delegate but shoulder more of the workload at work39．Which of the following statements is Not True?A．Your major should be a reflection of your interests and career goals.B．Choose a major that will give you future employment opportunities.C．An academic advisor or career counselors will decide the major for you.D．You should choose your major carefully and confidently.40．Which of the following is the passage probably taken from?A．A travel commentary.B．A website page.C．A university guide.D．A popular magazine.Do you think cookies can tell stories? Jasmine Cho, 35, does.A baker, artist, entrepreneur and activist, Cho tries to spread knowledge about social justice issues and diversity through the delicious medium of cookies.It was in high school that she discovered her love of baking. At a sleepover a friend taught her how to make a dessert, “sort of demystifying baking and that whole process”.Later, Cho realized her second passion: learning more about her Asian, American culture. An elective in college that taught Asian-American immigrant experiences brought an emotional moment for her. “So many emotions came up that I just couldn’t articulate. It was like this mix of anger, of relief, empowerment, sadness...” Cho said.Cho realized she could combine these two passions to educate others about influential Asian American people and showcase matters that were important to her. With her online bakery, she designed cookie portraits about people she admired and posted the images on Instagram. “I don’t think I ever really knew how to communicate these stories until I found cookies,” Cho said. “Cookies are just so disarming. Who doesn’t like cookies?”One cookie that Cho has identified with deeply is one she made of George Helm, a Hawaiian activist in the 1970s.“It’s insane the amount of injustice that the native Hawaiian population has faced as well through the whole annexation (吞并) of the kingdom. There were so many horrific stories that I heard about nuclear testing and the fallout ( 核爆炸后的沉降物) impacting native Hawaiian populations in all of this,” Cho said, “George Helm was one of those activists who really represented the spirituality of the native Hawaiians and the connection to their land, to nature.”Among her amazing cookie art are other political figures such as Larry Itliong, a Filipino-American labor organizer, and pop culture figures such as Keanu Reeves, a Canadian actor.Cho hopes her cookie art continues to inspire people to be creative and think positively.“Instead of trying to think of something new and original, just look inward and see, maybe there’s already a passion or a love that you have,” Cho said. “Use that for something that will serve the world in a better way.”41．What inspired Cho to take an interest in Asian-American culture?A．One of her sleepover experiences.B．One elective course she took at college.C．The process of learning baking from her friend.D．A book she read about Asian-American immigrant experiences.42．The underlined word “articulate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean______ .A．get rid of B．put up withC．express in words D．stay focused43．Why does Cho think cookies are a useful tool to promote Asian-American culture?A．Cookies don’t cost much.B．Cookies are easier to make.C．Cookies have different images.D．Cookies are liked by many people. 44．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning George Helm in the passage?A．To inform the reader of Helm’s contributions to Hawaii.B．To show what knowledge Cho focuses on with her cookies.C．To introduce the spirituality of native Hawaiians.D．To explain why Cho is interested in political activists.45．What can best summarize the message contained in the passage?A．Think outside the box to break new ground.B．Spread something original to one’s heart content.C．Hold your horses for a better self.D．Throw yourself into your inner world for a better one.The curb cut (下斜路缘). It’s a convenience that most of us rarely, if ever, notice. Yet, without it, daily life might be a lot harder—in more ways than one. Pushing a baby stroller onto the curb, skateboarding onto a sidewalk or taking a full grocery cart from the sidewalk to your car—all these tasks are easier because of the curb cut.But it was created with a different purpose in mind.It’s hard to imagine today, but back in the 1970s, most sidewalks in the United States ended with a sharp drop-off. That was a big deal for people in wheelchairs because there were no ramps (斜坡) to help them move along city blocks without assistance. According to one disability rights leader, a six-inch curb “might as well have been Mount Everest”. So, activists from Berkeley, California, who also needed wheelchairs, organized a campaign to create tiny ramps at intersections to help people dependent on wheels move up and down curbs independently.I think about the “curb cut effect” a lot when working on issues around health equity (公平). The first time I even heard about the curb cut was in a 2017 Stanford Social Innovation Review piece by PolicyLink CEO Angela Blackwell. Blackwell rightly noted that many people see equity as “a zero-sum game (零和游戏)” and that it’s commonly believed there is a “prejudiced societal suspicion that intentionally supporting one group hurts another.” What the curb cut effect shows though, Blackwell said, is that “when society creates the circumstances that allow those who have been left behind to participate and contribute fully, everyone wins.”There are multiple examples of this principle at work. For example, investing in policies that create more living-wage jobs or increase the availability of affordable housing certainly benefits people in communities that have limited options. But, the action also empowers those people with opportunities for better health and the means to become contributing members of society—and that benefits everyone. Even the football huddle (密商) was initially created to help deaf football players at Gallaudet College keep their game plans secret from opponents who could have read their sign language. Today, it’s used by every team to prevent the opponent from learning about game-winning strategies.So, next time you cross the street, or roll your suitcase through a crosswalk or ride your bike directly onto a sidewalk—think about how much the curb cut, that change in design that broke down walls of exclusion for one group of people at a disadvantage, has helped not just that group, but all of us.46．What was the curb cut designed for at first?A．Riding a skateboard onto a sidewalk quickly.B．Pushing a baby stroller onto the curbs independently.C．Making it easy for wheelchairs to move up and down curbs.D．Taking a full grocery cart from the sidewalk to a customer’s car.47．By “might as well have been Mount Everest” (paragraph 3), the disability rights leaderA．an unforgettable symbol B．an impassable barrierC．an important sign D．an impressive landmarkA．it’s not worthwhile to promote health equityB．it’s necessary to go all out to help the disabledC．it’s impossible to have everyone treated equallyD．it’s fair to give the disadvantaged more help than others49．Which of the following examples best illustrates the “curb cut effect” principle?A．Spaceflight designs are applied to life on earth.B．Four great inventions of China spread to the west.C．Christopher Columbus discovered the new world.D．Classic literature got translated into many languages.50．What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A．Caring for disadvantaged groups may finally benefit all.B．Action empowers those with opportunities for better solutions.C．Society should create circumstances that get everyone involved.D．Everyday items are originally invented for people in need of help.From now on, never spend your precious time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the most awesome (令人惊叹的) machine ever created: the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You were born a winner. You were born rich. You can be a success if only you make the right choice.You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem (自尊). Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem are people who do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their lives. They are leaves tossed(摇摆)by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Failures think that everything happens by accident and chance. Successful people realize that they are responsible.Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we choose to think and believe. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success is dependent upon our level of confidence.If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achievesuccess. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing (养育) the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks (挫折).In short, in all areas of your life, whether they be financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.51．People with low self-esteem are compared to leaves because they ______.A．are ready to change their mindsB．don’t have the ability to control themselvesC．can’t be successful with self-controlD．are easily affected by windy weather52．Losers would think that ______.A．their failure is accidentalB．working hard will lead to successC．they are responsible for successD．they should make efforts to succeed53．It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that ______.A．our success results from our attitudesB．one can rise to the level that one expectsC．we should be responsible for our thoughts and beliefsD．setting our expectations is essential before taking action54．The last paragraph serves as ______.A．the proof of the author’s pointsB．an introduction to another topicC．the conclusion of the argumentD．a comparison between two views55．Which is the best title for the text?A．The secrets of success.B．How to achieve success.C．Develop our confidence.D．Success depends on you.四、阅读表达阅读表达I used to chase happiness a lot when I began to work. I would run after different experiences--goals, achievements and success, because I was quite sure that once I caught up with them, happiness would be with me. It was during that period that I learned happiness was a very fast runner.Later, I tried to sneak up on happiness. I thought if I didn’t care too little or too much but just enough, it wouldn’t see me coming and then I could catch it.It turned out that happiness is similar to owls, for both of them have 360-degree vision and extremely sharp hearing. Finally, I decided to sit still, very quietly, until happiness forgot I was there, let down its guard and got close to me. This, surprisingly, worked better than either of the other two ways.After reading a passage in Time, I think I know the reason. Apparently, for Americans, the chase of happiness is just linked to achieving individual goals which is different from that in other cultures. In many cultures, happiness is regarded as a social phenomenon that happens most readily when it is shared. But our society puts the responsibility for catching happiness on each individual’s shoulders --a heavy burden indeed.On Facebook, there are a lot of unbelievably happy people doing amazing happiness—producing things every day. However, most of the time, no one is really that happy all the time behind the scenes.I also like what a famous businessman told Time reporter Mandy Oaklander, “A happy life doesn’t consist of happy moments but every moment of the day.”Now you know how to get happiness, don’t you?56．What did the author learn from his first period of chasing happiness? (no more than 10 words)57．How do you understand the underlined word in Paragraph 2? (no more than 5 words)58．What does the chase of happiness mean to Americans? (no more than 6 words)59．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 5? (no more than 12 words)60．Do you think you’re on the way to chasing happiness? Please explain. (no more than 25 words)五、建议信61．假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jeff来信说他痴迷于刷短视频，对学习失去了兴趣，很苦恼。
