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湖北省荆州中学2024-2025学年高一上学期10月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Some Cool Sports at the Olympic GamesThe Olympic Games, or the Olympics, continue to develop, introducing some exciting sports that attract the fans’ attention worldwide. SurfingIn the 1920s, surfing fans began asking for the sport to be added to the Olympic program. Surfing was included in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Then the famous surfing place, Teahupo’o in Tahiti, has hosted the surfing competition in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The speed, power and flow of surfers are important in the games. The variety, type and difficulty of the tricks have also been judged by five judges. BreakingBreaking, also known as break dancing, started in the Bronx, New York City, in the1970s as part of hip- hop culture. It grew as part of the underground culture of the 1980s. Judges score the breakers mainly based on musicality, performance, originality, technique and completion. Each one makes up part of the score. SkateboardingSkateboarding began in the US in the 1950s when surf culture was popular. The sport continued to grow and became very popular at the start of the 21st century, especially among young people. After its Olympic debut (首次亮相) at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, skateboarding has been part of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, held at the famous Place de la Concorde, in Paris. Sport ClimbingSport climbing has become very popular over the past 20 years and is done both outdoors and indoors. In 1985, climbers held the first climbing competition in Bardonecchia, Italy. Sport climbing first appeared in the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018. After gaining popularity at youth events, it was introduced as a new sport at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.1．What can we learn about surfing?A．It needs a high level of skill.B．It made its Olympic debut in 2024.C．It was added to the Olympics in the 1920s.D．It has become the most famous sport in Teahupo’o.2．How many ways do judges mainly consider when scoring breaking?A．3.B．4.C．5.D．6.3．What do skateboarding and sport climbing have in common?A．They are only done outside.B．They are only popular with youths.C．They made their Tokyo Olympic debut in the same year.D．They made the first sports competition in Bardonecchia.I started to worry when the golf car taking me, Steve, and our suitcases stopped in the middle of the Maine forest. A yurt (蒙古包) is a tent tall enough to stand in and wide enough to fit a big family. But I didn’t see it anywhere.“You hike from here,” said the driver, pointing down a weedy (杂草丛生的) path. The woods were darkening, and Steve encouraged me to pick up the pace. My summer shoes slipped on the wet leaves. Steve and I spent a good hour until we saw the light of the yurt.Steve expertly made a fire. We ate some sandwiches, had a few beers, and settled in for a good night’s sleep. But I couldn’t relax. I shook Steve awake. “The door to the yurt doesn’t lock,”I said. “What if a bear wanders into the camp?”“Don’t worry. Moose (驼鹿) are a bigger problem here than bears,” he said.“Well, what if someone decides to rob us? Or what if one of the locals wants to teach us a lesson?” “OK,” Steve said with a heavy sigh. He forcefully placed a chair under the door handle. “There, additional protection.” He smiled. “And even if someone gets through the door, you’ll have time to grab that book and use it as a weapon.” I laughed. Sleep moved in. We could enjoy our weekend.When we “checked out” three mornings later, I was the first one up. That’s when I realized that the door opened ... out. The chair had been serving no purpose other than to keep me quiet.“So,” I said, as we walked heavily back to meet the golf car. “How else have you been ‘handling’ me this weekend?”He smiled. “Well. I decided not to tell you about the snake that lived in the firewood.”4．.What can be learned from the first two paragraphs?A．I was quite looking forward to the trip.B．It was easy to get to the yurt.C．I felt nervous and anxious about the trip.D．The golf car sent us directly to the yurt. 5．What might be the real reason for Steve to put a chair under the door handle?A．To make it safer to sleep inside.B．To stop me from worrying.C．To protect us from locals.D．To protect us from Moose.6．What can we infer about Steve?A．He left the door to the yurt unlocked on purpose.B．He might have some experience in sleeping in a yurt.C．He put the snake in the firewood.D．He had learned a lesson from the locals.7．What can be the best title of the passage?A．A Meaningful Trip to Yurt B．Getting Close to Nature in a YurtC．More to Know about Y urt D．The Time I Survived a YurtThe Australian National University (ANU) and an Australian start-up, Lunaria One, are teaming up to grow plants on the moon together, as early as 2025. Lunari a One’s ALEPH project is an early step toward growing plants for food, medicine and oxygen production. However, the problem is that the moon is like a desert (沙漠). There’s no life there, only dust, rocks and water.“Space provides a unique opportunity to study how to grow plants in extreme environments,” said ANU Associate Professor Caitlin Byrt. “The extreme conditions that the Earth is facing because of climate change present challenges for how we manage food security in the future. Having controlled environments can create the ability to rapidly grow plants after natural disasters or events caused by climate change. So this project is important. If you can create a system for growing plants on the moon, then you can create a system for growing food in some of the most challenging environments on Earth.”As to what plants to be grown on the moon researchers are still deciding, but one of the front runners under consideration is Tripogon loliiformis, a kind of Australian native (本土的) grass that can live in extreme conditions and survive for months without water. According to a plant biologist, even after losing more than 95 per cent of its relative water content, the dead-looking grass remains alive and continues to grow when provided with water. Whatever plants are selected, they will be transported to the moon in a dry and sleeping state and will cometo life upon watering.The ship will take off in 2025. Upon arrival, pictures and videos will be sent back to Earth over a 72-hour period and will be publicly accessible (可得到的). “The ALEPH project aims to make the science and engineering behind growing life on the moon open to people. And we hope to get everyone involved (参与的) and listen to their opinions. If you’re interested in the project, you can get all the necessary information from our website,” said Lauren Fell, the director of Lunaria One.8．What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?A．The methods of growing plants in space.B．The challenges of growing plants afterdisasters.C．The value of growing plants on the moon.D．The need to grow food for a growingpopulation.9．Why is Tripogon loliiformis being considered for the project?A．It can produce young plants fast.B．It can live with little water.C．It is the most common grass in Australia.D．It can naturally wake up from a sleeping state. 10．What is Lauren Fell’s attitude towards the public joining the project?A．Supportive.B．Shocked.C．Negative.D．Worried. 11．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．Plants are on the moon for the first timeB．How to care for plants in extreme environments?C．Why can this Australian native grass grow in space?D．A space project aims to grow plants on the moonSurvivor bias (偏差) happens when we look at successful outcomes and lose sight of failures. This can create a misleading view of reality.Survivor bias is a hidden issue that often goes unnoticed in analyses. Naturally, we prefer to focus on success stories, whether they are leaders or people who overcame medical issues. These success stories are more frequently shared and heard than those about failures.Consider famous college dropouts like Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates. Their success might make you think that a college degree is not important. However, that’s survivor biasat play! These successful people get a lot of media attention because they are outstanding. You often forget about the many college dropouts who do not become rich and famous. It is important to consider their experiences too.Survivor bias is also present in medical research. Younger and healthier people are more likely to survive the initial diagnosis (初次诊断) of a disease. Therefore, they are more likely to join medical studies. In comparison, older and weaker patients are less likely to survive long enough to take part in these studies. Consequently, these studies can overrate how well treatments work because they are less likely to include those who die shortly after diagnosis.Successful cases are usually easier to notice and contact than unsuccessful ones. However, focusing on the successful examples and ignoring other cases brings in survivor bias. This means that you’re leaving out a serious part of the complete picture, as it’s harder to get data from less successful people. This incomplete data can lead us to make poor decisions. Put simply, survivor bias produces an inexact sample (样本), causing you to jump to wrong conclusions.To reduce the effect of survivor bias, you should look for ways to gather a typical sample from the entire population, not just a few success stories. While this may call for more time and effort, but you’ll get better results.12．The author explain survivor bias in education by _____.A．Giving examples.B．Examining data.C．Describing facts.D．Comparing opinions.13．Why might medical studies give an overly positive view of treatments?A．They include patients of all ages.B．They often focus on successful cases.C．They only assess one special illness.D．They record older patients frequently. 14．What may happen if you have a survivor bias?A．You will be more likely to survive in difficult situations.B．You will assess the possibility of failure and quit your project.C．You will take all factors into consideration before making a final decision.D．You will reach a mistaken conclusion and make a wrong decision.15．What does the author suggest readers do to avoid survivor bias?A．Leave out the famous historic cases.B．Collect a wide enough range of samples.C．Focus on those well-known examples.D．Choose some successful and inspiring stories.Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. But there are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our schools or jobs. Such changes often leave us without a friend. 16 But for many of us, the process is difficult and requires courage. Here are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.Associate with others.The first step to make friends is associating with people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.Start a conversation.Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 17 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating (关联的) with other people.18Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.Let it grow.It is a good thing to stay in contact. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend.19 The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.Enjoy your friendship.The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 20 Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be.A．Hang out frequently.B．Do things together.C．Don’t wait to be spoken to.D．Try not to find fault with your friend.E．Making new friends comes easy for some people.F．For a friendship to develop you need to stay in contact.G．So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.二、完形填空I had always been warmly praised for my basketball shooting ability when I was in high school. But when I went to Ohio State, I discovered that everyone on the team was 21 in his hometown.To win a starting job on the team, I had figured I would have to 22 the coach with my shooting ability. But it turned out that the team was 23 full of attacking players and what it needed was someone to 24 on defence (防守). Unwillingly, I decided to take that role, but didn’t expect the 25 was to make all the difference to me later.One day, when we were 26 a game against the Bucks, I was called out by the coach, Milwaukee, who gave me the 27 to guard our court (球场). Though feeling a bit 28 , I accepted. Throughout the game, I continued playing the defence role.Then, near the end of the game, in a(n) 29 to widen the score gap, Milwaukee gave me a precious 30 . He asked me to organize an attack. Running to the center of the court, I 31 the ball. It was a 32 three-point play and the championship was ours.Standing there in that circle of cheering audience, I came to 33 the importance of teamwork. Just as Milwaukee said, “ 34 teams maybe have one or two players who stand out; good teams have five who work together. It is amazing what can be achieved when no one cares who gets his own 35 .”21．A．confident B．excellent C．anxious D．inexpert 22．A．annoy B．confuse C．impress D．frighten 23．A．naturally B．already C．powerfully D．officially 24．A．focus B．call C．wait D．rely 25．A．decision B．approach C．comment D．solution 26．A．checking in B．packing up C．applying for D．preparing for 27．A．partner B．credit C．responsibility D．movement28．A．disappointed B．satisfied C．awkward D．cheerful 29．A．goal B．order C．effort D．exchange 30．A．lecture B．opportunity C．request D．strategy 31．A．kicked B．held C．caught D．shot32．A．key B．suitable C．typical D．formal 33．A．explore B．realize C．organize D．view 34．A．Formal B．Professional C．Poor D．Best 35．A．present B．improvement C．power D．honor三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

湖北省荆州中学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A road trip is not just about taking in the scenery through the car windscreen. Instead, the changes in location let you increase the scope of your holiday. Here are four recommended routes.CCR 200It is a new coastal road trip showing off the hidden side of the Lake District. The route takes in various nature reserves as well as other attractions like beaches and castles. The road trip is aimed at campers of all kinds and has been divided into five sections that can each be done in a day.The Explorer’s RoadThe Road extends almost the entire length of eastern England, featuring some of the country’s hidden treasures and finest attractions. Along the way you can explore stunning beaches, spectacular countryside and historic landmarks, with plenty of campsites lining the route.South West Coastal 300The South West Coastal 300 is around the southwest of Scotland. It’s a fantastic way to discover one of the UK’s hidden treasures. Inland, there are demanding hills that provide a steep one to walkers and climbers, not to mention hundreds of square miles of forestry and rolling countryside where cycling enthusiasts can clock up the miles.Atlantic HighwayThe route roughly follows the line of the Atlantic coast. There are picturesque village views and you certainly won’t be short of things to see or do. And there is no shortage of stopovers. The only downside is that the roads round here are extremely busy occasionally, so if you want a more stress-free trip, try heading down out of summer.1．Which road trip best suits those who enjoy challenges?A．CCR 200B．The Explorer’s Road.C．South West Coastal 300.D．Atlantic Highway.2．What is one shared feature of CCR 200 and The Explorer’s Road?A．Lesser-known aspects.B．Popular beaches and castles.C．Landmarks with a long history.D．Newly-developed nature reserves. 3．What is the disadvantage of Atlantic Highway?A．It closes in summer.B．Its views are limited.C．It charges for stopovers.D．It is crowded sometimes.Everyone “talks” with their hands at least sometimes. Some people’s hand-talking, or gesturing matches their messages well. Other people like to make gestures that can be confusing. And still others don’t use their hands much at all. No matter which group you are in, it’s important to pay attention to your hand gestures while you are communicating. And also remember hand gestures can have cultural meanings.A few years ago, I was a speaker at a conference in Lisbon, Portugal. It was my first time in Portugal, and I became immediately fond of the special pastries (糕点) that Lisbon and Portugal are known for. One morning I went into a bakery and ordered two of the pastries.I did so by holding up two fingers, similar to the “victory” or “peace” gesture in the United States. The person behind the counter put three pastries in the box. I later learned that the gesture for two would raise thumb and index finger. Even though my thumb wasn’t showing, the person behind the counter thought I was signaling for three.I was lucky that I didn’t get into more trouble than an extra pastry. Many hand gestures are not generic. Before speaking in a country that you are not familiar with, do some research to find out which gestures might be misunderstood, not understood at all or rude.4．Why did the author go to Lisbon, Portugal?A．To taste pastries.B．To take a holiday.C．To attend a meeting.D．To learn Portuguese culture.5．Which was the gesture the author made in bakery?A．B．C．D．6．What does the underlined word “generic” probably mean?A．Normal.B．Independent.C．Common.D．Complex.A．tell us that hand gestures are not the same worldwide.B．explain the general use of gestures.C．ask us to use correct hand gestures in Portugal.D．share a funny story in Portugal.Whether we are young or old, we all have a dream we would love to come true. The issue is that most of us have no idea where to begin to turn a great idea into fact, or that we choose to abandon our dreams when the going gets tough. If this is you, then self-help guide Dream and Achieve: Discover and Express Your Passion in Your Lifetime by Kola Olutimehin should be at the top of your reading list.Kola, who fittingly describes himself as a “Dream Driver”, has helped thousands of people achieve through his coaching and public speaking, and he has distilled (浓缩) all his wisdom and tried-and-tested methods into this book.At the beginning of the book, Kola defines what we mean by a “dream”, stating that a dream is a long-cherished vision of what you want to make your inheritance and your contribution to the world. That doesn’t mean that this dream, whatever it may be, is already fully formed in your mind. It may be fuzzy (模糊的); it may just be a feeling that you were born to attain something you don’t currently possess.What I love in this section of the book is how Kola, who has built his own business empire with blood, sweat and tears, debunks (驳斥) the common myths people associate with becoming a success, such as the need to make decisions with fully detailed plans.He therefore urges readers, when faced with a decision, to consider the four “Ds”. These are Desire—questioning what you truly want and why you want it; acting on your Decision, which is an active step; Determination, chiefly having the staying power not to backtrack; and Discipline, which means you must continue to act upon your decision to help make your dreams a reality.In conclusion, author Kola Olutimehin has captured the essence of success and set it down in print, and Dream and Achieve is the one book you need to find your life’s purpose, and achieve it.8．What can you get from the book by Kola?A．A guide to realize your dream.B．Some skills about public speaking.C．A way to become a rich businessman.D．Some advice on wise reading choices. 9．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A．The definition of a dream.B．The importance of a dream.C．The power of a dream.D．The form of a dream.10．What does Kola suggest people do when making decisions?A．Make fully detailed plans.B．Get rid of your desires.C．Stay optimistic and positive.D．Think about things you really want. 11．What is the text?A．A news report.B．A short story.C．A book review.D．A researcharticle.A Beijing-based gene firm on Monday announced the debut (首次亮相) of the world’s first, cloned wild article wolf via video. 100 days after its birth in a Beijing lab. Experts said its birth pioneers the breeding of more rare and endangered animals through cloning technology.“To save the endangered animal, we started the research cooperation with Harbin Polarland on cloning the arctic wolf in 2020. After two years of painstaking efforts, the arctic wolf was cloned successfully. It is the first case of its kind in the world,” Mi Jidong, the company’s general manager of the Beijing-based Sinogene Biotechnology Co., said at a press conference in Beijing.Born on June 10, the wolf, named Maya, is in very good health. Its donor cell came from the skin sample of a wild female arctic wolf, which had been introduced from Canada to Harbin Polarland. The cloning of the arctic wolf was accomplished by constructing 137 new embryos (胚胎), followed by the transfer of 85 embryos to the uteri of seven dogs, of which one was born as a healthy wolf-Maya, Zhao noted. The selection of a dog as Maya’s surrogate (代孕) was made because dogs share genetic ancestry with ancient wolves and it’s more likely to succeed through cloning technology, experts said.He Zhengming, the head of Chinese Experimental Animal Resources Research Institute for Food and Drug Control, said that the cloned animals still have the ability to reproduce if they have intact fertilized eggs. The cloning technology can copy all genetic information for selective breeding, and in this way, it diversifies the population of endangered animals.From the world’s first mammal clone “Dolly”, cloning technology has provided thepossibility to diversify the populations of some species such as cattle, pigs and horses. When endangered species in some places are identified, cloning of cells preserved from freezing technologies could also generate new life, experts said.However, some raised controversy relating to the cloned arctic wolf. Sun Ouanhui, a scientist from the World Animal Protection organization, insisted that cloning technology has made great progress since its birth, but it is still being perfected and in the exploratory stage of research, and there are many technical and ethical issues that need to be tackled and treated with caution.12．What is the significance of the first cloned wild arctic wolf’s birth?A．To produce more endangered species through cloning.B．To help the scientists win an award.C．To promote the research cooperation.D．To increase the profit of wildlife reserves.13．What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A．Maya is the first cloned arctic wolf in the world.B．Wild arctic wolves are easily available in Harbin Polarland.C．There is no scientific support for choosing a dog as Maya’s surrogate.D．Researchers experienced trial and error to achieve the successful birth of Maya. 14．What’s the author’s attitude toward cloning technology?A．Doubtful.B．Favorable.C．Objective.D．Opposed. 15．Which is the best title of the passage?A．The Research on the Rare and Endangered AnimalsB．The Debut of the World’s 1st Cloned Wild Arctic WolfC．The Beginning of the Cloning Technology ApplicationD．The Conservation of Endangered Wildlife through Cloning Technology二、七选五Ways to protect eyes from screensToo much screen time may cause serious eye strain (眼疲劳）and even a sharp decline of eyesight. That's a big problem a lot of people are faced with nowadays, especially those who work on a computer. The following tips may be helpful.Get regular eye testsExperts recommend having a comprehensive eye exam every year to detect (探测）problems before they develop. During this test, you should tell the doctor how often you use your phone and your computer. 16 Tell your doctor about it, and your eyes can be tested more accurately at that distance.Give your eyes spaceThe closer your phone/computer screen is to your eyes, the harder they have to work to focus. 17 If this makes it hard for you to read, consider increasing the size of the text rather than moving the screen closer.Take breaksThis may not always be practical if you're quite busy，but it's important not to stare directly at a screen for too long. 18 While surveys have shown that many office workers take no more than half an hour a day away from their computer, it's recommended that you take a 15-minute break after every two hours spent at your screen.19Staring at a screen continuously for hours on end may make it difficult for you to focus. To avoid this, many eye experts recommend the “20-20-20 rule”---looking away from your phone/computer screen every 20 minutes and focusing on an object at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. The science behind his trick is that looking at objects at a distance relaxes the focusing muscle in the eye. 20A．Exercise your eyes.B．Give your eyes a chance to rest.C．Make your screen more eye-friendly.D．Studies show it’s an effective way to reduce tiredness.E．You should also measure the distance from your eyes to your screen at work.F．Make sure that you use your phone or computer in a room where the lighting is bright enough.G．Studies on eye strain suggest that computer screens should be no closer than 40 cm from your face.三、完形填空For four long years, Owen Connors had to spend his Saturday afternoons playing rugbySaturdays.The boy would walk home in the dark, 22 in mud and frozen to the bone. So, imagine his 23 when he opened the door of the family’s small house to be 24 by the delicious aroma (香味) of Guinness pie. Outside the wind was blowing, and the rain was 25 the windows. But in the 26 kitchen, Owen and his parents would 27 the homemade pie with mashed potatoes (土豆泥) and greens 28 .“It was the exact 29 of standing on a field in the rain and wind,” say Owen, who now works as an editor. “It was the 30 of home and it felt like a warm hug.”For some reason, Owen had 31 really fitted into Dublin society. So after graduation from college, he left his hometown in search of a (n) 32 life. On a short visit to Munich, he felt a sudden 33 to stay. He can remember thinking, “This place is 34 — it’s clean, safe, near the mountains and lakes.”Owen doesn’t eat Guinness pie very often in Munich. Recently he tried to make one with his mum and daughters, and it was a(n) 35 . Three generations shared the food of his childhood.“I’d like to show my kids more of that kind of food,” Owen said.21．A．missed B．hated C．wasted D．ignored 22．A．taken B．seated C．covered D．buried 23．A．joy B．pain C．courage D．concern 24．A．invited B．served C．moved D．greeted 25．A．opening B．rolling C．pulling D．beating 26．A．empty B．warm C．large D．unique 27．A．make B．enjoy C．remember D．imagine 28．A．silently B．calmly C．nervously D．comfortably 29．A．opposite B．result C．expectation D．choice 30．A．call B．smell C．type D．role 31．A．often B．still C．even D．never 32．A．new B．busy C．ordinary D．modern 33．A．curiosity B．demand C．desire D．emotion 34．A．amusing B．similar C．important D．amazing35．A．success B．attempt C．challenge D．opportunity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。

湖北省沙市中学2024-2025学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Join a Zion National Park ranger (护林人) to learn about what makes Zion National Park unique. Programs are free and created for classrooms and individuals. We connect to your school or home through a free web-based program. You will be provided with a link to the video conference ahead of time via an email invite. Registration is open! Click on the program below for more information. Program 1—Chat with a RangerIn Chat with a Ranger, students learn about Zion National Park, the park service, and the life of a ranger. Students prepare and send questions ahead of time. This program can be adapted to fit different curriculum objectives, and is appropriate for any age group. Program 2—Pollination InvestigationIn this distance learning program, students will discover what pollination is and how important it is to all ecosystems. Looking at the relationship between plants and pollinators, participants will see how they have influenced each other and will be challenged to create their own perfect pollinator. Program 3—Whooo’s in the Canyon?Who left these clues behind here in the high canyons of Zion National Park? A feather, small bones, and hoot hooting in the trees can be heard as your classroom goes on a virtual hike of Zion to discover the Mexican spotted owl. Learn it about how the owl uses its special adaptations to survive in this desert environment. Program 4—The Forests, Wetlands, and Deserts of Zion This distance learning program focuses on the plants and animals that live in Zion's varying ecosystems. Students will learn about their adaptations and relationships to each other in this interactive lesson with a creative and critical thinking activity.1．Which program requires participants to make preparations in advance?A．Chat with a Ranger.B．Pollination Investigation.C．Whooo's in the Canyon?D．The Forests, Wetlands, and Deserts of Zion. 2．What can participants learn from program 3?A．Survival strategies taken by owls in the park.B．Ways to prepare a hike tour in the park.C．Threats brought by the desert environment.D．A variety of ecosystems in ZionNational Park.3．What do the listed programs have in common?A．They involve interactive activities.B．They include a virtual tour of different trails.C．They are accessible through web-based program.D．They require participants to visit the park in person.At just seven years old, Angelina Tsuboi discovered her passion for innovation. It all began with a simple game she programmed in her Los Angeles public school’s Grade 2class. Today , at18, the Grade 12 student’s initial curiosity has evolved into a deep-seated desire to use technology to decode (解码) real-world problems.In 2021, she co-developed Megaphone, one of her first apps, to tackle unanswered post-class questions and poor communication about events and announcements. Her problem-solving ability kept building from there.When she took online CPR classes at the start of the pandemic, she figured it couldn’t be just her who was struggling with the steps. So she created an app called CPR Buddy ― a winner in the 2022 Apple Swift Challenge ― which guides users through CPR using vibrations (震动) to regulate breath. After winning the award, Angelina presented her work to Apple CEO Tim Cook, a highlight in her young career, but one she didn’t lose her cool over. “There’s no point putting people on a pedestal (神坛),” she says.The next year, Angelina built an app called Lilac, designed to assist nonEnglish-speaking single parents with resources for housing, job opportunities and translation support. She was inspired by her own experiences as a child of a single mother who immigrated to the US.When Angelina decided to pursue pilot training at the age of 16, she was struck by how difficult it was to find financial support, which encouraged her to create yet another app, Pilot Fast Track, which helps those longing to be pilots find scholarships for flight training.Looking to the future, besides applying to colleges with great labs, Angelina is exploring the field of aerospace cybersecurity and mechatronics ― combining computer science, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.“There’s not enough optimism in the world,“ she says. “I have also been in situations in mylife where I’ve lost a lot of hope. But in the end, it is a mindset, and there are ways in any situation you’re in to make it somewhat better.”4．What is Angelina’s pursuit?A．To design games for kids.B．To stimulate teen’s curiosity.C．To address problems through technology.D．To find innovative approaches to digital challenges.5．What can we learn about Angelina from Paragraph 3?A．She couldn’t breathe regularly.B．She was inspired by celebrities.C．She replaced CPR with an app.D．She was humble about her success. 6．What was the primary goal of developing Pilot Fast Track?A．To direct pilots’ career paths.B．To help to-be pilots find funds.C．To pair future pilots with airlines.D．To evaluate pilot training schools.7．What might be the best title?A．Breaking the code B．Bearing growing painsC．Facing life as it is D．Following role modelsYou constantly find yourself apologizing to a friend when you’ve done nothing wrong. You feel you must obey someone’s demands, fearing that he/ she will reveal a secret or weakness. Or perhaps a relative is trying to make you feel obliged to do something by saying, “That’s what friends or family do for each other.” They arouse feelings of guilt in you for not meeting their needs.If you have had experiences with any of these cases, then you are the victim of emotional blackmail (勒索). This style of handle controls you through your emotions. Fear, obligation and guilt — FOG — are used by an emotional blackmailer to get what they want from people.Anyone — a friend, colleague, parent, partner or other family members — could be that person. Their demands are intended to control their victim’s behavior in unhealthy methods.Dr. Susan Forward identifies six stages in emotional blackmail. Implied or obviousdemands come first. “I don’t think you should do things with that person. They’re not good for you.” After this kind of statement is stage two: Resistance. The victim often avoids the blackmailer or suggests alternatives instead of saying no. Stage three is persistent pressure by the blackmailer: “If we were really friends, you’d do it.” Stage four involves threats: “If you don’t do this… then I will…” The victim doesn’t want the blackmailer to make good on their threats, so obedience (顺从), which is stage five, often leaves the victim feeling guilty or resentful. In stage six the blackmailer backs off until the next demand.What can you do? First, recognize if you are being pressured, threatened or controlled. Stay calm, so you can consider other possibilities. Identify your triggers; don’t be pressured into an immediate response. Offer a compromise. Tell the blackmailer how you feel, and give them a chance to acknowledge their behavior and change. If they won’t, walk away from the relationship. Under no circumstances should you let your fears be used against you.8．What is called emotional blackmail?A．Having experiences of fear, obligation and guilt.B．Reaching goals through emotional controls over others.C．Enriching one’s emotions like fear, obligation and guilt.D．Getting whatever one wants without any emotional changes.9．Which of the following can be the second stage of blackmail?A．The victim felt scared to be threatened and asked others for help.B．The victim announced, “I would not do as you ordered any more!”C．The victim said, “How about treating you to a big meal instead?”D．The victim decided to have a face- to- face talk with the blackmailer.10．What does the underlined word “resentful” in the last paragraph but one mean?A．Angry.B．Frightened.C．Indifferent.D．Amazed. 11．What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．The risks of emotionally blackmailing others.B．The steps of avoiding being emotionally blackmailed.C．The suggestions on punishing an emotional blackmailer.D．The ways to prevent oneself emotionally blackmailing others.“We are running out of space and the only places to go to are other worlds... Spreading out may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves. I am convinced that humans need to leave Earth.” These are the words of the famous scientist Stephen Hawking, spoken at a science festival in Norway in 2017, a year before his death.Hawking was not alone in this view. Many experts feel that the only way for humanity to last far into the future is to colonize other planets. That way, if an asteroid, a terrible disease, nuclear war, or some other disaster strikes Earth, civilization as we know it would still have a chance. Mars is one of the most tempting destinations. NASA, the United Arab Emirates, the private company SpaceX, and the organization Mars One all have plans to send humans there. “Either we spread Earth to other planets, or we risk going extinct, SpaceX founder Elon Musk said at a conference in 2013.But not everyone agrees that colonizing Mars or any other planet is such a great plan. The most common argument against going is that it’s just too expensive or dangerous. It will take huge amounts of money and other resources just to get people there, let alone set up a place for them to live. It’s not even clear if humans could survive on Mars. One of the biggest dangers there is deadly radiation that bombards the planet.Maybe all the time and money people would pour into a Mars mission would be better spent on more urgent projects here on Earth, like dealing with poverty or climate change. Some experts argue that handling a problem like an asteroid strike or disease outbreak while staying here on Earth would be much easier and less expensive than surviving on a new planet.In addition, moving to a new planet could harm or destroy anything that already lives there. Mars seems uninhabited, but it could possibly host microbial life. Human visitors may destroy this life or permanently change or damage the Martian environment. Some feel that’s too much of a risk to take.What do you think? Should humans colonize outer space or stay home?12．What can be inferred from the passage?A．Many experts insist that humans should take the risk.B．Mars is the most attractive destinations for human beings.C．Hawking firmly believes the only way to save humans is moving to Mars.D．All the other experts don’t agree with Hawking’s idea.13．Why do some experts disagree with the plan to colonize Mars?A．It will cost much more money to settle on Mars than on Earth.B．It is too long a distance from the Earth to the Mars.C．Human visitors will bring diseases to Martian environment.D．The deadly radiation that bombards the planet is the biggest danger.14．What’s the writing purpose of the passage?A．To raise people’s awareness of protecting the environment.B．To present different opinions on whether to move to the Mars.C．To arouse readers’ reflection on whether to colonize outer space.D．To inspire people to deal with the environmental problems.15．In which section of a magazine is the passage most likely from?A．Fiction.B．Current affairs.C．Social Studies.D．Science.Bing, also known as a Chinese pancake, is a traditional Chinese recipe, similar to pancakes. It is commonly made of dough (面团). 16 , be prepared to learn how to make these yummy recipes!Step 1: Combine the ingredientsCombine the ingredients for the dough (flour, salt, and cooking oil). Knead (揉) the dough until it has a soft consistency that isn’t too wet. During this time, you can adjust the consistency, for example, by adding more oil or flour. 17 .Step 2: Separate the doughSeparate the dough into different pieces, the size that you want. 18 , don’t separate it too much, and vice versa. You can use a rolling pin to help with making a circle. Chinese Pancake is commonly made in a circle shape, but can be any shape you want!Step 3: Add spring onionsAdd spring onions to the dough. 19 and sprinkle them on the bing. This gives the flavor for the cong you bing. The name “cong” in cong you bing actually refers to the spring onions. These can also be called scallions, green onions, and onions. You can also knead the dough again to mix the onion in.Step 4: Fry both sidesFry both sides of the pancake on low-medium heat until the sides are golden brown. It takes 3-5 minutes per side. Remember to take it out before the sides get dark brown. Fry for a short time if you want a soft pancake, and fry it for a longer time to make it crispier.Step 5: Serve and enjoy!20 , but can be served in formal meals as well.A．Divide it into ten equal piecesB．Cut the onions into tiny piecesC．It can be eaten as a casual foodD．Make sure you have enough doughE．If this is already mouthwatering to youF．If you want to make the pancake biggerG．Heat up the pan while still working on the dough二、完形填空One of the greatest things about getting out of the city is heading into nature and really communing with (与……融为一体) the Earth and wildlife. But sometimes, the 21 finds its way into the city.A man named Tom Bell lives in London. When he went up to his rooftop to take a break one day, he realized he wasn’t alone . But don’t worry. His 22 was of the fuzzy (毛茸茸的) variety. A wild fox had made its way up to the roof just in time to 23 the sunset. It was getting 24 and cold, but fortunately, there was a blanket laid out and ready for it! The tired fox just wanted to have a sleep.Tom quickly 25 the event online with the world and received many likes. People were obviously 26 by the truly unbothered fox. 27 the lucky man, the fox got up there through the fire escape. A man named Steve even played it some music to make sure the fox had the 28 evening!In fact, London is home to many foxes, 29 not all of them are this cute and beautiful. They’ve come to be called urban foxes and they began to make themselves 30 in London back in the 1930s when the city’ s growth started 31 their naturalterritory (领地)．And they live in cities all over England. It is supposed that there’s a population of about 33,000 urban foxes in total in the country.Once Tom shared his 32 house guest, others around London also started 33 photos of their urban foxes! Well, it’s probably safe to say that we’re a little envious (羡慕的) of these lucky persons and their fuzzy visitors. It is 34 to see that people and the wilderness can live together 35 .21．A．sunlight B．road C．photo D．wilderness 22．A．visitor B．neighbor C．friend D．audience 23．A．overlook B．follow C．catch D．mark 24．A．wet B．quiet C．risky D．dark 25．A．read B．found C．shared D．checked 26．A．encouraged B．attracted C．confused D．supported 27．A．Because of B．According to C．Instead of D．Expect for 28．A．perfect B．eventful C．stormy D．final29．A．if B．and C．or D．but30．A．out of danger B．above average C．on the site D．at home 31．A．enlarging B．entering C．surrounding D．dividing 32．A．imaginary B．trusted C．lifelong D．beloved 33．A．posting B．collecting C．editing D．printing 34．A．amusing B．important C．amazing D．common 35．A．legally B．peacefully C．informally D．confidently三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

湖北省沙市中学2023届高三上学期第二次月考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Most Helpful Apps for StudentsThere's almost an app for everything nowadays, and this can make student life easier, cheaper, safer and more fun. Whether you want help with taking notes, revising, waking up on time or keeping fit， read on for our student app picks．Lecture recording appsJust a few years ago, students attending lectures would have to spend the entire time writing wildly on notepads, in order not to miss any vital bit of information. Then along came technology, and now， lecture recording apps are a reality.Sound Note is a popular lecture recording app for iPad users. You can store an entire lecture in both visual and audio form. Other good quality lecture recording apps include Notes Plus and Audio Memos Free—The V oice Recorder.Student planner appsOrganization is key for success and well-being at university, and student planner apps are becoming increasingly popular. As well as saving on paper, many student planner apps also send reminders and warnings straight to your phone or device. Popular student planner apps include Timetable, My Class Schedule and Class Timetable.Student safety appsA number of apps for students have been developed promoting personal safety if out alone at night. The Circle of Six app is particularly useful for locating lost friends on nights out and also allows users to send their circle of six friends an instant call for help at the touch of a button. The GPS tracker will ma rk your location on your friends’ devices, ensuring you'll always be able to find one another if necessary. Other student apps that promote safety include bSafe and React Mobile.Healthy eating appsIf you're interested in eating healthily while keeping to a student budget, consider downloading a few healthy eating apps. Examples I've come across which are perfect apps for students include Rockin Ramen, a student app featuring a number of nutritious recipes with Ramen as a main ingredient, and MealBoard, an app which plans healthy meals, grocery shops and recipes based on what you've got in the fridge.1、Which apps send reminders to users?A. Student planner apps.B. Lecture recording apps.C. Student safety apps.D. Healthy eating apps.2、What can we learn about the Circle of Six app?A. It allows users to seek help during an emergency.B. It encourages users to communicate with friends.C. It enables users to store an entire lecture.D. It helps users to lead a healthy life.3、The main purpose of the passage is to.A. categorize appsB. introduce appsC. evaluate appsD. compare appsIn 1939, seven-year-old Miriam Schreiber should have started first grade. Instead, she spent that year — and the following five — trying to survive. She was living in Poland when World War II broke out. “My entire life was ruined within minutes,” she says. “I was looking forward to starting school.”She never made it. And not having a degree has always been a thorn in her side.Decades later, though, the now-89-year-old Holocaust survivor finally got something she had always longed for. Kapiloff Brander, director of community programs at Jewish Family Services, reached out to theNew England Jewish Academy, a Jewish high school, to ask whether the school could help Mariam fulfill her wish. Richard Nabel, the principal of the school, brought a few senior students to Miriam’s home to hear her story before they came up with the idea of presenting her an honorary diploma at the school’s 2020 graduation ceremony.Miriam suffered a lot in a slave labor camp in Siberia before she got liberated in 1946. She and her remaining family members went to a refugee camp in Germany, where she got married and had her first child at the age of 16. Having spent years in refugee camps in different countries, she finally immigrated to America in 1960. Getting a formal education was never an option for her but she learned seven language sever the years. “I educated myself,” she says. “I read books day and night. I still do.”On August 16, during a socially distanced ceremony in the school gym, Miriam was presented with a high school diploma from the New England Jewish Academy. “There weren’t too many dry eyes among the 30 of us there,” says Nabel. Miriam’s family was especially moved. “I’m not sure she even realizes the importance of that moment to me,” saysBernie, her eldest son. “I am so proud of her.”4、What can be learned about Mariam from paragraph 1?A. She regretted not being educated at school.B. She started first grade at the age of seven.C.She felt lucky to have survived World War II.D. She spent five years in Poland during the war.5、How did Mariam get her long-cherished wish fulfilled?A. She made it through her ownefforts.B. She turned to Kapiloff Brander for help.C. The senior students themselves presented a diploma to her.D. Richard Nabel learned about her story and decided to help.6、Which of the following best describes Mariam?A. Educated.B.Intelligent.C. Determined.D. Patient.7、What did Nabel mean by saying “There weren’t too many dry eyes”?A. Mariam’s story was ordinary but inspiring.B. Most of those present were deeply touched.C. He was impressedby Mariam and was proud of her.D. He felt honored to present Mariam with a diploma.A new study focused on birds examines how the movements of rivers in the Amazon have contributed to that area’s exceptional biological diversity. The research team, led by the American Museum of Natural History, found that as small river systems change over time, they spur the evolution of new species. The findings also reveal previously unknown bird species in the Amazon that are only found in small areas next to these dynamic river systems, putting them at high risk of extinction.The lowland rainforests of the Amazon River basin harbor(藏匿) more diversity than any other ecosystem on the planet. It is also a globally important biome(生物群落) containing about 18 percent of all trees on Earth and carrying more fresh water than the next seven largest river basins combined. Researchers have long wondered and hotly debated how the Amazon’s rich biodiversity arose and accumulated.“Early evolutionary biologists like Alfred Russel Wallace noticed that many species of primates and birds differ across op posite riverbanks in the Amazon,” said the study’s lead author Lukas Musher. “Moreover, accumulating geological evidence has suggested that these rivers are highly dynamic, moving around the South American landscape over relatively short time periods, on the order of thousands or tens of thousands of years.”To investigate how the movement of rivers across the landscape has influenced the accumulation of bird species in the Amazon, the researchers sequenced the genomes(基因组) of six species of Amazonian birds.Because these rivers move around the landscape at different time scales, their movements can have varying outcomes for bird species: when river rearrangements occur quickly, populations of birds on each side can combine before they’ve had time to differ; when river changes happen slowly, species have a longer time to diverge from one another.8、What does the underlined word “spur” in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Stimulate.B.Renew.C.Pursue.D.Interrupt.9、What have researchers debated on?A.What the Amazo n’s biodiversity indicates.B.How the Amazon’s biodiversity was formed.C.Whether the Amazon has the richest biodiversity.D.Why Amazon bird species are at risk of distinction.10、What can we conclude from LukasMusher’s words?A.There are six species of American birds.B.Rivers move very slowly in South America.C.Most species differ across opposite Amazon riverbanks.D.River movement may lead to the Amazon’s biodiversity.11、What has influenced the change of bird species in the Amazon?A.The location of river movement.B.The populations of birds.C.The speed of river movement.D.The amount of the genomes.Many livestock farmers in the western world are becoming worried by a longer-term threat to their income from the growing popularity of vegetarian diets. Here comes the question whether to eat meat or not. Before airing our view, we should consider seriously the three reasons that vegetarians give for refusing animal products.The easiest point to argue against is that eating meat is unhealthy. Nothing is healthier than a varied diet, including fiber, vegetable, fruit and meat. Although studies show that eating red and processed meat may raise the risk of some cancers, it is important not to overstate the effect. This week, for example, Cancer Research UK reported that eating an extra piece of bacon every day raised the risk of bowel cancer by 20 percent. But that means just eight extra (largely curable) cases in every 10,000 people over six years.Our treatment of farm animals is an issue that vegetarians find more troubling. A common view is that raising animals in a small area cause unacceptable suffering. In this regard, agricultural authorities should take up the responsibility to enforce welfare standards that give each animal enough space to stand and move around comfortably. Also, consumers have an important role to play in improving conditions for farm animals. For example, the dislike of “battery hens” led to an EU ban in 2012 on keeping chickens in barren cages.The environmental impact of livestock farming is its greatest problem in a century. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that farmed animals account for 14.5% of greenhouse gas emission. Although changes in grazing practices could substantially reduce the environmental impact of livestock farming, it will always use more resources than producing the same number of calories from plant crops. Meat production should focus on the world’s traditional grasslands, without taking up new land.12、Which of the following is NOT the reason against animal products given by vegetarians?A. It harms human health.B. It causes animal suffering.C. It damages the environment.D. It threatens the income of farmers.13、Why does the author mention the report from Cancer Research UK in paragraph 2?A. To prove that eating too much meat is unhealthy.B. To persuade people out of eating too much meat.C. To show that eating meat is not as unhealthy as vegetarians think.D. To present the fact that eating too much bacon may cause cancer.14、What’s the author’s attitude towards raising animals in a small area?A. Favorable.B. Negative.C. Indifferent.D. Unclear.15、What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A. The changes in feeding practices.B. The challenges that livestock farming faces.C. The negativeeffects of livestock farming on the environment.D. The measures to reduce the environmental impact of livestock farming.二、七选五16、Exams are an important type of assessment almost all students will need to undertake. The best way to study is not to recite it all in hours or minutes before an exam. Exam stress affects most students in various ways. ①___________How do you face such an important day? If you have not been able to study the complete contents till now, don’t long to finish it all.②___________In your bag, collect all your supplies such as pencils, several pens and other important writing materials. Put the bag and everything else that you might need in one place. This will help to reduce your worries in the morning.When you arrive at the hall, surround yourself with friends who are supportive or just go through your notes quietly. Always make it a point to study the subjects which you find easier to learn first. ③___________Therefore, do not go round asking crazily for the answer. Thiswill just upset you and send you into panic mode. ④___________Before the examination starts, make sure your question paper is complete. Read the instructions carefully. Settle the easy questions first. Divide your time carefully for each question and move on to the next question even if you have not finished the first.Finally, after each paper, go home and rest. Do not worry about what you could have done or haven’t done. Try not to discuss the answers with your friends.⑤___________A. Try to relax and remember to fill the answer.B. When you are in the examination room, follow these steps.C. You’ll be affected if you do not know the answer to any topic.D. Firstly, prepare a test kit for the duration of your examination.E. You should not allow anything to upset the rest of the examination.F. Many students are nervous when they are facing their first examination.G. It is important to manage this stress and find ways of helping to reduce it.三、完形填空（15空）When faced with a pandemic, people may become more forgiving. For me, this hasugly" when he tried to contact me in my young adulthood.of taking drugs, works as a pizza delivery man in Florida. Knowing that he has to leave hisI took our previous father-daughter relation for granted. However, the COVID-19 crisisWhen people cut off contact with a family member, it may not be going to be permanent.17、A. stay away from B. get used to C. make up with D. keep pace with18、A. barely B. mostly C. merely D. definitely19、A. presented B. regretted C. appeared D. achieved20、A. comment B. adventure C. requirement D. response21、A. disconnect B. evaluate C. decrease D. discover22、A. kicked B. formed C. kept D. developed23、A. identity B. hobby C. privacy D. safety24、A. stable B. right C. creative D. simple25、A. reply B. apologize C. stress D. appeal26、A. praise B. approve C. reject D. arrange27、A. mysterious B. unique C. funny D. bright28、A. conclusion B. treatment C. encounter D. conversation29、A. tough B. significant C. serious D. positive30、A. admire B. ignore C. forgive D. appreciate31、A. shortened B. extended C. drew D. measured四、短文填空32、China has the world's largest number of world natural heritage sites, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. The country is now home①__________14 world natural heritage sites and four mixed sites, ②__________are noted for both cultural and natural features, both leading the world in terms of quantity, the administration said. These heritage sites③__________ (effective)protected China's representative geological relics, mountains, forests and lakes, along with the rare and④__________ (endanger) animal and plant species, the administration said Friday at⑤__________news conference regarding cultural and natural heritage day, which⑥__________ (fall) on June 8 every year. In the past few years, the country⑦__________ (enhance) legal, and technological support of the protection of its world natural heritage, establishing a management system with Chinese characteristics. China's world heritage has contributed to the country's socioeconomic development⑧__________presented its image to the world. These areas have also played an important role in the protection of cultural relics, intangible cultural heritage and historic cities, towns and villages, ⑨__________ (bring)inover 14 billion yuan in average annual tourism income for⑩__________(local).五、书面表达33、假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter对中国书法很感兴趣，并想学习它，发来邮件希望你给他一些指导。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Nowadays, more and more Chinese homes have the technology and equipment ______ to do online shopping. A．needed B．needingC．need D．to need2．-Are you ready for the history test tomorrow?-No,I wish I_____the clock back.A．had turned B．could turnC．will turn D．would have turned3．My mother is always warning me when I go out, “Don’t get off the bus ________ it is stopping.”A．until B．whileC．before D．after4．________ themselves in the community services, students can gain experience for growth.A．Involved B．To involveC．Having been involved D．Involving5．—Flight MU257 _______________ . I must be off now.—Have a nice trip.A．is being announced B．has announcedC．was announcing D．had been announced6．Male nurses are difficult to hire as many men reject this______ out of the long-existing discrimination．A．oncept B．responsibilityC．identity D．personality7．Although the situation was tough during the economic crisis now things are beginning to ________.A．look up B．keep up C．set up D．build up8．I’m not sure of the reason for the dog’s illness, but it ____ by eating too much.A．may have been caused B．need have been causedC．should have been caused D．must have been caused9．It was warm and nice that evening. I stayed awake until eleven in order to have a good look at the moon by myself.A．on average B．on purposeC．on business D．on time10．volleyball is her main focus, she is also great at basketball.A．Since B．OnceC．Unless D．While11．— ________ your purchases in time, make sure the express company knows your address exactly.A．To receive B．ReceivedC．Receiving D．Having received12．—This is the first time I ________ my picture with my own hands.—It is time that you ________ a picture for me.A．have taken; took B．took; should takeC．took; will take D．will take; have taken13．They had just taken their seats, then _____A．the chairman came B．the chairman comes C．came the chairman D．comes the chairman14．, he talks a lot about his favorite singers after class.A．A quiet student as he may B．Quiet student as he may beC．Be a quiet student as he may D．Quiet as he may be a student15．—Hi, Tom! I got a chance to be an exchange student in Harvard University.—_________! I had been expecting to study there.A．Lucky you B．Have funC．Take it easy D．Forget it16．Newly released data point to an increase in technology use among children some worry is changing the very nature of childhood.A．why B．whichC．who D．where17．His dream was ________ a photo studio that could transport people back to the past.A．opening B．openedC．to open D．open18．—Do you know when your mother ________ to pick you up?—At 11：40 am.A．had come B．is comingC．has come D．would come19．Although war still exists on our planet，I do believe it’s possible for different ethnic groups to live together in ______. A．agreement B．harmonyC．connection D．comparison20．John's success has nothing to do with good luck. It is years of hard work _________ has made him what he is today.A．what B．whichC．where D．that第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

荆州中学高二年级10月月考英语试题注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。

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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。

例：How much is the shirt？A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。

1.On which day will the woman return to work？A.Friday.B.Thursday.C.Wednesday.2.What did Tom Watts want to do？A.Change the schedule.B.Attend the exhibition.C.Hand out gifts.3.In which month is the woman going to take her holiday？A.July.B.August.C.September.4.What are the speakers going to do this afternoon？A.Play tennis.B.Watch a play.C.Have lessons.5.When will Linda celebrate her birthday？A.On December30th.B.On December25th.C.On December20th.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。

湖北省沙市中学2023-2024学年高一上学期10月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解DON'T MISS! This October IBS invites you on board and join our exclusive English Adventure Camp. The program highlights English 4 Skills, Thai language, Mathematics, and Science subjects. Moreover, campers will be exposed to a variety of FUN learning experiences and challenging activities that focus on improving students' learning capabilities and creativity through IBS integrated learning approach. Our challenging indoors and outdoors activities are carefully designed not only to develop personal skills and talents, but also improve TEAMWORK. What is more interesting is the adventure trip to the Dusit Zoo that will provide an authentic (真实的) leaning experience on different animal species, habitats and fantastic sightseeing just only for IBS kindergarten campers.● Academic ImprovementMaximize the skills and comprehension in English 4 Skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing), Thai language, Mathematics and Science. The integrated leaning approach will prepare campers for higher education.● IBS Young Genius ScientistsTrain students thinking and working skills through various hands-on science experiments. This will encourage learners to observe, predict outcome, collect data and effectively conclude the new knowledge.● Global Awareness ActivitiesDevelop a sense of natural care and global awareness in students through the “IBS LOVE EARTH PROJECT" which allows kindergarten campers to creatively design their own toys out of recycled materials.● IBS Educational GamesFUN educational games that create leadership and TEAMWORK.● IBS Adventure TripAuthentic leaning experiences on different animal species and habitats at the Dusit Zoo. Schedule: Monday-Friday (9:00 a.m-2:00 p.m.)IBS: Tel 0-2377-5023-4INTERKIDS BLINGUAL SCHOOL1．What is unique about IBS Adventure Camp?A．It offers activities on a daily basis.B．It aims to train future group leaders.C．It focuses on campers' academic performance.D．It provides learning experiences at the Dusit Zoo.2．Which programme aims to develop students' research capabilities?A．Academic Improvement B．IBS Educational GamesC．IBS Young Genius Scientists D．Global Awareness Activities3．What is the purpose of the text?A．To advertise a school camp.B．To broaden students' horizons.C．To introduce an academic journey.D．To develop campers' integrated skills.Have you ever taken a look at a few lovely chickens and desired to touch and kiss them? Apparently, for some people the urge is hard to resist. However, according to an updated warning by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) doing so could spread dangerous—maybe even life-treatening-Salmonella. So, no matter how irresistible those little feathered birds may seem, avoid giving them a kiss.This isn’t the first time the CDC has warned against physically touching or kissing your poultry. Back in 2018 Halloween, they advised against dressing the birds up for fear of spreading Salmonella. Then again, in May this year, with 474 cases reported, another warning was issued. According to interviews with 271 of those affected, 77 percent had been in contact with poultry before getting sick.“Backyard poultry, like chickens and ducks, can carry Salmonella bacteria even if they look healthy and clean,” writes the CDC．These bacteria can easily spread to anything in the areas where the poultry live. You can get sick from touching your poultry or anything in theirenvironment and then touching your mouth or food, and swallowing Salmonella bacteria.Most people who come into contact with the Salmonella bacteria will experience diarrhea (腹泻), fever, and stomach cramp. Children are particularly affected—one in three sick people are below the age of five, which is intelligible given their weaker immune systems and natural love for the birds.The CDC recommends that parents shouldn't let little children touch chicks, ducks, or other backyard poultry and make sure that if they do, they should wash their hands thoroughly afterward. Likewise, adults are instructed to do the same after touching backyard poultry and their eggs should be cleaned, stored, and cooked correctly to avoid the infection of Salmonella.This might be easier said than done—for many people, backyard chickens are beloved—but if you really love them, stop physical displays of affection in case you end up with Salmonella bacteria on your face. It turns out to be a bit of harm.4．Why does CDC repeatedly warn people not to kiss chickens?A．To protect the poultry.B．To show love to chickens.C．To get rid of Salmonella.D．To stay safe from potential danger. 5．How is paragraph 2 mainly developed?A．By giving examples.B．By showing statistics.C．By making comparison.D．By interviewing victims.6．What does the underlined word “intelligible” probably mean in paragraph 4?A．Understandable.B．Irresistible.C．Unavoidable.D．Controversial. 7．What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?A．Stress the importance of affection.B．Add more background information.C．Provide some suggestions for the readers.D．Summarize the theme of the passage.Recently I read an article written by Edan Lepucki and titled "Don't Play With Your Kids. Seriously." It makes a case for parents consciously withdrawing from their children ’s playtime until those children are able to play independently all the time.According to Edan Lepucki, there are two main reasons. One is that it allows the child time and space to delve into wonderful imaginary worlds that he or she is not able to enter in quite the same way if a parent is present.The second reason is that it gives parents a break. With everything else we do on a dailybasis-feeding, cleaning, disciplining, educating, transporting, and more-it's simply too much to be expected to entertain our kids actively, as well. Lepucki describes a sense of exhaustion to which I can relate."The constant quarrelling was so exhausting that my husband and I didn't have the energy to play the way my son preferred. After I scolded him, I felt guilty and frustrated."Adopting a no-play approach changed everything, improving both the relationship with her son and her own mental wellbeing, and it has done the same for me, with my own three children.I have another reason for choosing this approach: It builds greater independence in children. Children play differently when adults are present. They tend to rely on adults to solve conflicts，whereas when they're on their own, they have no choice but to rise to the occasion and deal with any issue.Lenore Skenazy, the author of "Free Range Kids", told me that when adults are present, kids act like kids, but when adults leave, kids become adults. She said, "If there's an adult there, they will take over. So adults need to step back."Take this as your excuse to stop playing with your kids. Know that it' s perfectly OK to say no, to admit you need a break, and to encourage your children to play without you. Then sit back and observe the clever, imaginative little humans you've created at play. It's a most satisfying feeling.8．What does the underlined part "delve into" in paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Develop.B．Change.C．Explore.D．Preserve. 9．How does Lepucki benefit from her parenting style?A．Her relaxing time is increased.B．She becomes more independent.C．She makes more adult friends.D．Her physical health has improved. 10．Why is Lenore Skenazy mentioned?A．To prove kids' poor independence.B．To provide evidence for an opinion.C．To show kids' changeable character.D．To explain parents' bad effect on kids. 11．Which can be the best title for the text?A．It Provides Us with Many Benefits to Play AloneB．Parents Should Help Develop Kids' IndependenceC．Refusal Can Create a Harmonious Family AtmosphereD．It Won't Hurt Your Kids If You Stop Playing with ThemWe’ve all been there－accidently distanced a new co-worker with a bad joke, or failed torecent failure, but your new co-workers are likely to think that your poor performance is one of your basic characteristics. However, it’s not impossible to change how others view you.Your co-workers may have built up a certain impression of you－that you’re not leadership material because you’re too quiet, for example. You can’t expect to overturn that thinking with small actions. You need to do something unexpected. If you’ve made them think you’re quiet and never speak up, it won’t be enough to talk once in a meeting. Instead, make a point of being the first person to speak. If your co-workers have to ask themselves, “What got into him?” then you’re on the way to beginning to change their views.My first impression of Matthew, an employee of mine, was that he was a bit lazy at work. Realizing that I was increasingly unimpressed with him, he made a move. He suggested that we get to know each other better by going to a rock climbing gym－an activity at which he was very experienced, and I was a beginner. His great skills showed me a different side to his abilities.Sometimes the bad impression your co-workers may have formed has nothing to do with you. Ten years ago, I met a woman at a meeting. Today, we’re close friends. But, she said that she hadn’t liked me at first. She thought I seemed “too positive”－and therefore somewhat fake. It was only after knowing me for years that she realized that was in fact how I was. If you’re patient and continue to act in ways you’re proud of, most people will finally come around.It’s unfair when we feel misunderstood. But while first impressions are likely to stick, they can－with time and effort－be changed, so that your true talents can be appreciated. 12．What does the underlined phrase “off your game” in the first paragraph probably mean?A．Beaten in a sport.B．Lost in your computer game.C．Unwilling to accept a new friend.D．Unable to work as well as usual. 13．How can we change others’ impressions of us according to paragraph 2?A．By surprising them.B．By keeping quiet.C．By questioning them.D．By organizing meetings.14．Why did Matthew ask the author to go rock climbing with him?A．To explore new job chances.B．To show off his climbing skills.C．To get the author to know him better.D．To push the author to exercise more.15．What did the woman think of the author at first?A．Brave.B．Insincere.C．Friendly.D．Impatient.二、七选五order to make a decision，we must consider the arguments for and against keeping wild animals in zoos.One benefit of zoos is that they are useful for educating people about animals. We can observe animals at close range and learn more about them than we can from books and the TV. It also provides an opportunity to promote the conservation of endangered species. 17 This helps them to come up with better ways of protecting animals from harm in their natural habitat.On the other hand, keeping animals in zoos is similar to a prison sentence. Many zoos do not have large enough enclosures to keep animals comfortable. The animals have limited freedom to move about. We often see even the fierce lions lying passively in their enclosures just waiting for their next meal to be served. They suffer from stress and boredom. 18 Another thing we need to consider is the cost of maintaining a zoo. A lot of funds are needed to run a zoo. Money is needed to stock the zoo with all kinds of animals. 19 The animals need food and medical care. Special spaces need to be built to house each type of animals. More staff are needed to clean and maintain the zoo grounds.20 If you want to see animals, I advise you to go on a safari. For conservation and research, set up sanctuaries like the Sepilok orangutan sanctuary in Sabah. It is kinder to leave the animals in their natural home-the wild.A．This in turn causes animals to live shorter lives.B．We have also heard about animals being mistreated.C．However, some people argue against keeping wild animals in zoos.D．They have to carry out research on the survival rate of this species.E．Staff must be hired and trained to take care of each species of animals.F．In addition, zoos allow scientists to study animal behavior more easily.G．In conclusion, it is cruel and selfish to keep animals in an unnatural prison.三、完形填空Byrd is in her eighth year of teaching at Wilder Elementary in Mansfield. She has taughtclass by helping in Byrd's classroom whenever he has free time after class.Byrd also 22 Fisher's mother, Shannon Croney, as an acquaintance. They would occasionally chat at their boys' baseball games. She had heard that Croney was having some 23 problems. In January 2019 Croney received a routine blood test and found her kidneys （肾）were not 24 normally. After going through a string of tests, doctors could not figure what caused her kidneys to 25 . But Byrd didn't know what the 26 was until she saw a Facebook post from Fisher around Christmas of 2019. It was 27 to help his mother find a kidney. Byrd did not 28 to help. In March, Byrd, learned that she and Croney were a close 29 Even doctors were 30 that they were not related in blood.Byrd was in the hospital for 31 in June. She was never 32 about the transplant（移植）. Actually, she felt honored that her donation enabled another person to live a totally 33 life.Today, both women are doing well. They are turning their 34 to another member of their community, who is also sick and 35 a kidney transplant. 21．A．gives out B．stands out C．looks about D．sits about 22．A．learned B．met C．taught D．knew 23．A．family B．behavior C．communication D．health 24．A．functioning B．growing C．forming D．beating 25．A．miss B．ache C．fail D．improve 26．A．schedule B．issue C．offer D．opportunity 27．A．intended B．allowed C．persuaded D．urged 28．A．respond B．hesitate C．confirm D．attend 29．A．encounter B．relative C．neighbor D．match 30．A．excited B．embarrassed C．surprised D．relieved31．A．surgery B．practice C．recovery D．training 32．A．curious B．nervous C．certain D．frank 33．A．normal B．casual C．strange D．dependent 34．A．back B．faith C．attention D．respect 35．A．in favor of B．in memory of C．in recognition of D．in need of四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，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，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。

沙市高级中学2021—2022学年度上学期2019级10月月考英语试卷考试时间：2021年10月21日第一部分听力（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. What's the woman afraid of?A. The snakes.B. The insects.C. The dark.2. What is the man's likely job role?A. A journalist.B. A delivery man.C. A furniture salesman.3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Landlord and renter.C. Manager and employee.4. What does the woman think of Professor Lupin?A. He is moody.B. He is deaf.C. He is generous.5. How many sisters does the woman have?A. Four.B. Five.C. Six.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. Why can't the man find the woman's details?A. They are not in the database.B. Her name has been spelled incorrectly.C. He has taken the wrong order number.7. What has probably happened to the woman's letter?A. It has been lost during delivery.B. It has arrived at the correct address.C. It has been sent to the wrong address.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。