江苏省南京市第一中学2023-2024学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题

2023-2024学年高三上学期南京市第一中学10月月考 英语试卷 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Think “winter vacation,” and dream of warm shorelines and sun-splashed ancient ruins. Whatever your idea of a winter getaway, here are some urban destinations where you can embrace the season. Buenos Aires, Argentina-Average January high:84°F Carnival in Argentina is one of the best times of the year. Tango dancers, soccer players, and folk musicians show off their talents here. Once the richest city in the world. B. A. holds grand 18th-and 19th-century architecture in neighborhoods like Recoleta. In the Boca barrio, brightly painted houses surround La Bonbonera, the home stadium for working-class football team the Boca Juniors. Honolulu, Hawaii-Average January high:81°F The Pacific Ocean metropolis reveals itself as a far more complex place than picture postcards suggest, loaded with interesting neighborhoods and a history filled with royals and imperial ambitions. Sunbathe on palm-fringed Waikiki Beach, hike up Diamond Head, or visit Iolani Palace, home to the last Hawaiian king. Melbourne, Australia-Average January high: 79°F Australia’s second-biggest city has transformed from a military camp of the British Empire into a multicultural 21st-century melting pot. A strong immigrant population powers many of the 600 stalls at Queen Victoria Market: there’s also a Chinatown and the Greek Precinct, with its Hellenic Museum. Port of Spain, Trinidad-Average January high:88°F The capital of Trinidad is one of the top spots in the Caribbean to experience a pre-Lent carnival, with musicians and dancers in feathered costumes kicking off the party in the central Queen’s Park Savannah. This 260-acre park also holds the Emperor Valley Zoo and the Royal Botanic Gardens, with indigenous and international trees planted on the grounds of a former sugar plantation. 1. Which place best suits visitors seeking culture diversity? A. Buenos Aires, Argentina. B. Honolulu, Hawaii. C. Melbourne, Australia. D. Port of Spain, Trinidad. 2. What can visitors enjoy in both Buenos Aires and Port of Spain? A. Pop music. B. Carnival dances. C. Abundant gardens. D. Ancient architecture. 3. Where can the text be found? A. In a geography textbook. B. In a travel magazine. C. In a summer activity guide. D. In a sport guidebook. B “I can’t connect with your characters.” I kept hearing the same feedback and was unable to understand why and not sure what to do. I was a character-driven writer. How could I mess up the one thing I was supposed to be good at? I was determined to convince my agent that these characters were real. After all, I knew they were real. My main character Lotus had lived inside me for years. I just needed to clarify her on the page. I wrote and edited for a year, trying to respond to this agent’s feedback. But Lotus’ personality began to disappear. I tried to have her make “better” decisions, wear smarter fashion, and have more friends, as my agent said she acted “immature” and was “isolated”. And when this agent ultimately parted ways with me, I felt like I had failed. Now with time and distance, I realize I tried to fit Lotus into a neurotypical style to please my agent. And as a result, Lotus lost her Lotus-ness. When that agent discouraged me from writing Lotus as autistic(自闭的), he said that would make Lotus seem more “vulnerable(脆弱的)” or an “obvious victim”. I didn’t want Lotus to seem vulnerable. Lotus’ autism is what makes her powerful, I tried to explain. But from a neurotypical perspective, Lotus’ autism could only be seen as a weakness. Unsure of how to convince my agent of the strength and power autistic women hold, I began to write Lotus as “neurotypical”. And I failed miserably. After all, what do I know about being neurotypical? My whole life, autism was my default. Not being diagnosed until 2020, I assumed the way I saw the world was “normal”. My current agent encourages me to write from my neurodivergent(神经多样性的) experience. With this invitation, I revisited Lotus and saw her the way I first wrote her. And when I did, the characters and the entire narrative began to make more sense. Identifying my characters as neurodivergent not only gives me joy as a writer, but it has produced my strongest writing. For so long, I’ve combatted the advice to “write what I know”, in part because I didn’t know what I actually knew. I didn’t know I was neurodivergent. But as I mine the specificity of my lived experience, my writing is stronger. There is a power to our lived experience. It’s not a limitation on our craft, but a swinging open of the gates. 4. How did the author feel when receiving the repeated response from the first agent? A. Confused. B. Convinced. C. Determined. D. Disappointed. 5. Lotus’ personality got lost because ______ A. Lotus no longer lived inside the author B. the author attempted to please the agent C. the agent failed to sympathize with Lotus D. Lotus was considered childish and lonely 6. What do we know about the author? A. She regretted parting with the agent. B. She owed her success in life to autism. C. She was aware of her autism in the early years. D. She was empowered by her autistic experience. 7. What has the author learned from her own experience? A. Stick to your dream despite discouragement. B. Be true to yourself and write from your heart. C. Giving in to authority is the barrier to success. D. Everyone is born an original instead of a copy. C Traditionally, profiting from forests often meant capitalizing on timber (木材)——choosing commercial timber. Yet increasingly, there is an understanding that it’s of greater significance to keep trees standing than cut them down for financial profit. Money is not everything. We have to recognize real and lasting value is from natural resources. But money is a fact of life. Good news is that we can expect entire natural woodland is left undamaged and still provides a revenue (收益) stream. Leaving woodland complete does not necessarily mean that we do not touch it at all. Conservation work may involve building back biodiversity or the removal of foreign plant species. A healthy woodland system can provide a range of yields (产物). Besides eatable yields——top fruit, berries, and food crops, it produces substances for chemical use. The non-timber forest products provided by natural ecosystems will vary significantly depending on where they are. But there’re almost always ways to explore to acquire revenue. A project in the U.K. shows woodland is also a draw for visitors. It engages a community who creates a sustainable area of woodland. The sale of handmade wooden items and non-timber forest products is involved. But the community largely obtains revenue by opening up parts of the natural woodland to the public with an adventure playground and outdoor recreational activities on the site. It also offers courses on nest building, special wildlife events and more. The project is thought to have great uniqueness. In terms of revenue, it centers round the existing natural land; the yields woodland can provide become side products. Recreational activities, tours, and classes are just the commencement. A rich and biodiverse woodland can be an ecosystem that draws in people looking for a beautiful place to stay. Woodland has great value in ecological and social terms. And when you nurse it, it could also add to the income from your land. 8. What do people increasingly think about forest conservation? A. It is difficult to carry out. B. It means making full use of timber. C. It outweighs financial development. D. It should centre on building back biodiversity. 9. Why is the project considered unique? A It makes woodland itself the main product. B It focuses on protecting natural land. C. It aims to promote ecotourism. D. It provides educational experiences. 10. What does the underlined word “commencement” mean in the last paragraph? A. Intention. B. Wish. C. Exception. D. Beginning. 11. Which is a suitable title for the text? A. Woodland Brings Profit While Staying Complete B. A Project Creates Sustainable Woodland C. Forest Conservation Has Been a Top Priority D. Non-timber Products Help Gain More Revenue D Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a fashion word in recent years, and its impact on society is growing rapidly. AI refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision making. This technology is transforming every industry, from healthcare to finance, and is expected to revolutionize the future. One area where AI is making significant strides is healthcare. AI-powered tools can analyze vast amounts of medial data and help doctors make more informed diagnoses and treatment decisions. This technology is particularly useful in fields such as radiology where AI algorithms can analyze medical images to detect abnormalities that may be missed by human eyes. In finance, AI is being used to analyze vast amounts of data to identify patterns and predict market trends. This technology can help traders make more informed decisions and reduce the risks of financial losses. Similarly AI-powered chatbots are being used in customer service, helping to improve response times and provide personalized support. As the use of AI grows, concerns about job displacement have also arisen. Some fear that Al-powered machines and robots will replace human workers, leading to mass unemployment. While this is a possibility, it is also important to note that AI will create new jobs in fields such as data analysis, software development, and robotics. Another major concern about AI is the potential for bias and discrimination. AI algorithms are only as good as the data they are trained on, and if that data contains biases, the algorithms will also be biased. This issue is particularly concerning in fields such as criminal justice, where AI-powered systems are being used to make decisions about sentencing. If these algorithms are biased, they could make existing inequalities continue in the criminal justice system. Despite these concerns, the benefits of AI are numerous and undeniable. However, to ensure that these benefits are accessible to all and to address concerns about bis and discrimination, it is crucial to continue researching and developing moral AI. 12. AI outweighs humans in healthcare because it ______. A. stops financial risks. B. recognizes market tendency. C. ensures precise judgment. D. offers personalized services. 13. What is one of the major concerns of AI? A. A large number of human workers will be laid off. B. Algorithms will be out of date. C. Unfairness may arise in criminal justice system. D. New jobs will be unavailable. 14. How does the writer mainly develop this text? A. By stating facts and citing quotes. B. By presenting influences and listing examples. C. By showing different ideas and giving reasons. D. By comparing research results and offering suggestions. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Artificial Intelligence: Becoming a Fashion Word B. Artificial Intelligence: Improving Human Abilities C. Artificial Intelligence: Bettering Decision Making D. Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing the Future 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 There are hundreds of genres (流派) of music, so while some might like one kind, others might like something completely different. Why do people like different kinds of music? ____16____ At the same time, music can also help us feel like part of a group or a culture, especially one that shares an interest in a certain kind of music. Music can also be nostalgic, that is, it creates a kind of longing for the past. Musicians leave behind a footprint with their music.____17____ Even long after the musicians are gone, people still find something in the musicians’ recordings that they can enjoy. We may also find that the music we like is strongly tied to our memory. Maybe there was a song that someone sang to us when we were little that brings up good memories. ____18____ When we listen to music that we like, a chemical called dopamine is sometimes released in the brain, which can make us feel good. ____19____ There are some algorithms (算法) today that can help pick up on the kind of music we like. When we are streaming music, some programs will let us like or dislike songs. People’s taste in music can remain the same in their whole life or it can change many times. But the truth is, we don’t know all the exact answers to why people like different kinds of music — or sports, or food, or colors. ____20____ We are all different people who like different things. A It’s music to our ears. B. Music can be a part of our identity. C. It becomes a mirror that we are holding up. D. They leave a permanent mark in people’s lives. E. Therefore, we might want to listen to a song on repeat. F. Other times, we might find music can bring up sad memories. G. There are lots of different factors that can influence our preferences. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Tidying your desk watering your plants, folding clothes — these household chores are hardly the height of pleasure. Yet I often find myself ____21____ these little tasks. If I’m stuck in writer’s block with a deadline ____22____, I’ll have to clear up the papers placed around my office — and it’s sometimes the most ____23____ I feel all day. I’m not alone in this. In the face of the pandemic, many people reported finding renewed interest in ____24____ their homes as a way of coping with uncertainty. Psychologists suggest there are many potential mechanisms (机制) that can explain the ____25____ from these tasks and their benefits — these may well encourage you to ____26____ these odd jobs more often. Little chores may be useful because they ____27____ the mind, leading us to devote fewer resources to the things that ____28____ us. Even if we struggle with activities that are meant to help us relax, we may find household tasks can help us ____29____ the here and now. But this depends on what we give our most _____30_____ to. In one of the few studies to examine the mental health benefits of washing the dishes, researchers at Florida State University _____31_____ fifty-one participants into two groups, half reading a text that encouraged them to focus their thoughts on the activity _____32_____ while the rest just reading factual instructions on how to do washing up. _____33_____, the participants were asked to take a questionnaire about their feelings. Those who had fully engaged with the experience reported a significantly better mood. This included _____34_____ nervousness and even a sense of “inspiration”, as if the simple activity had _____35_____ their minds. 21. A. ignoring B. enjoying C. avoiding D. simplifying 22. A. agreed B. established C. passing D. approaching 23. A. relaxed B. bored C. worried D. annoyed 24. A. opening up B. setting up C. returning to D. looking after 25. A. burden B. pleasure C. problems D. expectations 26. A. deal with B. give up C. learn about D. engage in 27. A. occupy B. broaden C. motivate D. challenge 28. A. interest B. bother C. delight D. surprise 29. A. forget B. evaluate C. escape D. appreciate 30. A. hope B. attention C. happiness D. credits 31. A. sorted B. divided C. isolated D. ranked 32. A. entirely B. quickly C. mainly D. initially 33. A. Therefore B. Afterwards C. Still D. However 34. A. continued B. increased C. unexplained D. reduced 35. A. slipped B. refreshed C. developed D. exhausted 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 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。 Roujiamo, also called rougamo, is one of the most popular Chinese snacks. Despite its____36____(compare) to a hamburger, it carries far more geographical and historical meaning. Roujiamo is ____37____(close) associated with the north-central city of Xi’an, in Shaanxi province. Since 202 BCE, Xi’an has been both the eastern terminal of the Silk Road and the capital for 13 more-or-less successive Chinese ____38____(dynasty). Traditionally, Roujiamo mainly consists of two parts-the flatbread and the filling. The meat preparation used to make the filling for roujiamo dates back____39____ the Warring States period. The introduction into China of Central Asian-style flatbreads, like the kind used in roujiamo, in general,____40____ (owe) to Ban Chao, a Chinese general who spent over 30 years battling____41____ union of nomadic (游牧的) tribes to regain control of the farthest western reaches of China. The flatbread bun, called baijimo, takes its name from____42____is today known as Beiji township. There exist differences between the flatbreads used for different districts in Shaanxi. For example, the flatbread used for Tongguan roujiamo is unlike____43____used in the Xi’an style. Tongguan roujiamo,____44____ (name) after a town that, in days long past, guarded a strategic pass roughly 120km east of Xi’an. Despite its tasty flavor, it’s risky_____45_____(eat) on the go. Proper roujiamo is filled to bursting, regardless of the potential consequences for one’s clothes and dry-cleaning budget. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你班与英国的姊妹学校某班级在线共上了一堂“经典诗歌鉴赏(Appreciation of Classic Poetry)”的交流课。请你在线上留言板上写一则评论，内容包括： 1.交流课的特点； 2.观看感受； 3.意见建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The online class was absolutely wonderful. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I put one last box into the back seat and closed the car door. It felt as if I were closing the door on my whole life. At first, I was excited when Mom told me she’d gotten a fantastic new job at an animal hospital. Then, because she always saves the bad news for last, she told me the really terrible part. The hospital wasn’t in our city; it was miles away in the middle of nowhere. And I’m definitely not a country girl. I stood beside the car, taking a last look at our building. To most people, it probably just looked like any other old apartment house, but I loved every brick. Just then, I saw my best friends, Hana and Leo, come to see me off. While Hana played a cool riff(重复乐段)on her trumpet(小号), Leo sang, “We will miss you, Celia.” I hugged them tightly and jumped into the car fast so no one could see me tear up. As Mom drove away, I waved goodbye to my friends, my neighborhood, and my life. We rode a while in silence, and I held my violin case for comfort. Leo, Hana, and I had been writing songs for our band, but that was all over now. “Don’t think of this as an ending,” Mom said, with her knack(技能)for reading my mind. “It’s an exciting beginning. It’s normal to be a bit anxious about unfamiliar things, but you don’t need to be afraid of them.” I kept silent and looked out the window as crowded, exciting city streets turned first into tasteless suburban shopping strips(商业街)and then into endless, boring trees and fields of corn. We finally arrived at our new home, a two-floored wooden farmhouse. Mom said I could go explore. Mom never let me go out alone in the city, so maybe a bit more freedom would be one consolation(慰藉)of living here. 注意:1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Feeling that country life might turn out okay, I wondered off, taking my violin with me. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I couldn’t resist, so I took out my violin and began to play along. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2023-2024学年高三上学期南京市第一中学10月月考 英语试卷 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. B C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. B 17. D 18. F 19. E 20. G 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. B 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. B 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. comparison 37. closely 38. dynasties 39. to 40. is owed 41. a 42. what 43. that 44. was named 45. to eat 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】One possible version: The online class was absolutely wonderful. Themed on the Appreciation of Classic Poetry, it unfolded the eternal charm of classic poetry to us. Online as it was, this class created a totally immersive atmosphere. The highlight of the class was the short clip named “When Li Bai Meets William Wordsworth”. By comparing the differences and similarities of these two great romantic poets the video gave us a new insight into their writing skills and the emotions hidden behind the lines. It also triggered our passion to explore more about the ever-lasting beauty of poems. Honestly, it would be better if more interactive elements, such as mini-games or real-time comments, are included in this class. Generally speaking, it was truly fantastic. 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】Feeling that country life might turn out okay. I wandered off, taking my violin with me. Suddenly I heard something I wasn’t expecting-a beautiful, jazzy tune. I pushed through some corn only to come face-to-face with a cow. Then another hot jazz riff floated through the air. I turned around and saw a tall kid playing an old saxophone in a field of corn. His music was fantastic, and he didn’t dress the way I figured a country kid would. This guy was wearing clothes that made him look cool, like a famous performer. I couldn’t resist, so I took out my violin and began to play along. The boy looked surprised, but he didn’t miss a beat. We played together, and by the end, a cow was tapping her tail to the rhythm. When we finished, we introduced ourselves to each other and became friends. We also decided to write songs together. I looked at my new friend, the cheerful cow and tall corn. I could feel my thoughts about country life already changing, and I had a feeling it would change a lot more. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$