英语-福建省三明市第一中学2024届高三上学期月考二（12月）试题和答案

三明一中2023-2024学年上学期12月月考第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。考生注意：1.考生前，考生务必将个人信息填写在答题卡上。考生要认真核对答题卡上的信息。3.考生应遵守考试规定，做到“诚信考试，杜绝舞弊”。第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面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.Whatistheweatherlikenow?A.It’shot.B.It’scold.C.It’swarm.2.Whatisthewomanprobablydoingnow?A.Cookingameal.B.Dryingherclothes.C.Washingherclothes.3.Whydoesthemanlikebigbandmusic?A.Helikesthe1950sfashion.B.Heenjoysdancingtoit.C.Hecanbecheeredup.4.Whatdoesthemanprobablyorder?A.Icedcoffee.B.Teacakes.C.Icecream.5.Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout?A.Anoldcomputer.B.Thewoman’snewcar.C.Arecentspacemission.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.WhathappenedtoJack’sgrandfather?A.Hehurthisknee.B.Hehadaheartattack.C.Hehadacaraccident.7.Wherewillthespeakersprobablygonext?A.Asupermarket.B.Ahospital.C.Acinema.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Howdoesthemanprobablyfeelnow?A.Relaxed.B.Satisfied.C.Anxious.9.Whenwilltheshowbegin?A.OnOctober24th.B.OnOctober14th.C.OnOctober10th.10.Whatdoesthewomanadvisethemantodo?A.Stoptakingthingssoseriously.B.Concentrateonthethingshecancontrol.C.Communicatewiththeothermembers.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Whatistheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Friends.B.Acouple.C.Managerandemployee.12.WheredidLucystayforseveralweeksrecently?A.Bytheseaside.B.Inthecountry.C.Inatowerblock.13.WhatdoesLucydo?A.She’sanauthor.B.She’sapublisher.C.She’sahousekeeper.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.Wheredoestheconversationprobablytakeplace?A.Athome.B.Atschool.C.Inamuseum.15.Whattimemaythespeakersarriveatschooltomorrow?A.At6:00a.m.B.At7:30a.m.C.At8:00a.m.16.Howdoesthemanplantosendhiskidstoschooltomorrow?A.Onfoot.B.Bybus.C.Bycar.17.Whatwillthemanprobablydonext?A.Packclothes.B.Preparefood.C.Setanalarmclock.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.Whatdidthespeakermostlyplayatschool?A.Thefunnyroles.B.Theseriousroles.C.Theromanticroles.19.Whorecommendedthespeakertodovoiceacting?A.Aclassmate.B.Adirector.C.Adramateacher.20.Whatisthespeakerworkingforlately?A.Cartoons.B.Talkingbooks.C.Computergames.第二部分阅读（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。AWantapart-timejob?Herearesomeoptions.CourtMonitorsWeareseekingfunandenergeticindividualsforCourtMonitors.Youmustbeagoodcommunicator,abletoworkunderpressureandenjoyafast-pacedenvironment.Applicantsmusthavereliabletransportation,beavailabletoworkweekendsandhaveaprovenbackgroundinthefield.Benefits:●Employeediscount;●FlexiblescheduleforalloflifeeventsBasicLandscapingDickersonLandscapingislookingtoaddexperiencedmemberstoourlandscapingteam.Ifyouenjoyworkingoutdoorsandaregenuinelyinterestedincrafting,planting,anddigging,thenwe’reinterestedinyou!Youshouldbecapableofdoingphysicalworkandliftingobjectsover50lbs.Weworkonweekdays.Benefits:●Paidtimeoff;●Lifeinsurance;●HealthinsuranceSandwichArtistAnoutstandingSandwichMakeiswanted!Theidealpersonforthispositionhasrelevantworkexperienceintherestaurantindustry.Aresponsibilityistosafelypreparesandwichestoourcustomer’specifications,workcooperativelywithotherfoodservicestaffandhelptomaintainorganizationandcleanlinessinthekitchen.Benefits:●Paidtraining;●Paidtimeoff;●Freeuniforms;●DiscountedmealsVegetableFarmAssistantIfyouareintoorganicfarmpracticesandtakeinterestinlocalandsustainablyproducedfood,joinus!Previousexperienceisaplus,butnotrequired.Havetheabilitytoliftandcarry50lbsandperformtasksthatrequirebendingorkneelingforseveralhours.SchedulecanbeflexiblewithprioritygiventoapplicantswithMonday-Thursdayavailability.Benefits:●Flexibleschedule21.Whatwillresultindisqualificationasacourtmonitor?A.Beingagreenhand.B.Beingstress-resistant.C.Beingacommunicativeperson.D.Beingavailableonweekends.22.Whatcanyougetfromthejobasasandwichartist?A.Freedining.B.Leavewithpay.C.Stylishclothes.D.Personalizedtraining.23.WhatisasharedrequirementforBasicLandscapingandVegetableFarmAssistant?A.Excellenthandskills.B.Astrongbody.C.Atightworkingschedule.D.Priorexperience.BIdon’trememberwhenmyloveoftheprotectedGreatBearRainforestbegan—it’ssomethingthat’salwaysbeenthere,eventhough:Ihaven’tspentlongerthanamonththereinonego.Igrewupinasmallvillagebytheseaandplannedtostudymarinebiologyandliveoutonthewater.Unfortunately,orperhapsfortunately,mylackofscientifictalentquicklyputpaidtothatidea,buttheloveofnatureremainedandhasbeenananchor(锚)inmylifeandinmywriting.TheGreatBearRainforestisvast,splendidandwildbutalsofriendly,funanddiverse.Itravelledtherebymyselfattheageof20,planningtospendmy21stbirthdaycamping,andhikingintheforests.Iwokeuponmybirthdayinatentontheedgeofthewater.Behindme,thetreesofthislargelyuntouchedwildernessemerged.Endlesscarpetsofpointedtreesreachedrightdowntoathinrockyshore.Itseemedtherewasnowayin.Thiswildernesshelditssecretsclose.Steppingfromthebeachintotheforest,Iimmediatelysensedthehistoryofthearea—itfeltancient,anditwasimpossiblenottobehumbled.Withaguideforsafety,Ihikedafewmilesthroughthewilderness.Thesoundsoftheforestwereeverywhere.Birdssang.Insectsbuzzed.Somethingbiggermovedthroughtheundergrowthandmyguidestoppeddead.Listened.Myheartwasinmymouth.Then,aftersomeinvisiblesignal,myguiderelaxed,andwewenton.Wecontinuedthehikeandemergedontoacliffwiththemostbreath-takingviewI’veeverseen.Fromterrortowonderinonlyafewhundredsteps.Itwasthatsenseofunsettledground—ofshiftingemotion,secretsandawe,beautyandfear—that’sfedmywritingacrossfourbooks,nonemoresothanChildrenoftheSun,andimplantedinmealifelongloveofthewild.24.Whatdoestheunderlinedphrase“putpaidto”inparagraph1mean?A.Stimulated.B.Ended.C.Supported.D.Proved.25.Whatdoes“itwasimpossiblenottobehumbled”conveyinparagraph3?A.Iwasawedbythepowerfulnature.B.Ibecamemodestaftermy21stbirthday.C.Iwasattractedbythehistoryofthearea.D.Igotcuriousaboutthesecretsoftheforest.26.Whichwordcanbestdescribetheguide?A.Conservative.B.Considerate.C.Practiced.D.Indecisive.27.Whatisthetextmainlyabout?A.Thepassionfornature.B.Thefeatureof4books.C.Anunforgettabletravelexperience.D.Avividdescriptionofmixedemotions.CIfsomeoneaskedwhetheryoulikethearts,you’dprobablysayyoudo—atleastintheory.Accordingtoasurvey,morethantwo-thirdsofU.S.adultssaythearts“liftmeupbeyondeverydayexperiences.”However,only30percentattendedaconcertofanytypein2017;23percentwenttoanartmuseum.Fewerthanhalfactivelycreatedartofanykind.Themismatchcanboildowntothefactthatweareweigheddownbyourday-to-dayresponsibilities,leavingourschedulepacked.Maybeyouliketoplayalittlebackgroundmusicwhileyouworkordothechores,butevenbeforethepandemic,mostofusrarely,ifever,sawaliveperformance,letalonevisitedagalleryorwatchedaplay.Toooften,weletthedullrealityoflifegetinthewayofthearts.Butthisisamistake.Theartsaretheoppositeofanescapefromreality;theymightjustbethemostrealisticglimpseweevergetintothenatureandmeaningoflife.Ifyoumaketimeforconsumingandproducingart—thesamewayyoumaketimeforworkandexerciseandfamilycommitments—Iassureyouthatyou’llfindyourlifegettingfullerandhappier.Thinkofatimewhenyouheardapieceofmusicandwantedtocry.Ormaybeyourdizzinessasyouemergedfromanarrowsidestreetinanunfamiliarcityandfoundyourselfinabeautifultownsquareasifinafantasy.Theyprobablystimulatedasuddenawakening,muchliketheshockfromalungfulofpureoxygenafterbreathinginsmoggyair.Ifyouareamongthepeoplewhofeelthatartispurepleasuretoexperienceandparticipatein,youmightseeitasaluxuryitem,whileapreferableattitudeistotreatartlesslikeadistractingpleasure,andmorelikeexerciseorsleep,anecessity.Thendrawupascheduleofyourartexposurejourney,andgraduallyweaveartintoyoureverydaylife.28.Whatpreventspeoplefromenjoyingthearts?A.Shortageoftime.B.Avoidanceofduty.C.Lackofinterest.D.Artspaceinaccessibility.29.Whatcanwelearnabouttheroleofartaccordingtothepassage?A.Itexploresmysteriesoflife.B.Itsparksemotionalresponses.C.Itenhancesphysicalwell-being.D.Itoffersagetawayfromdailylife.30.Whatwillbetalkedaboutnextinthepassage?A.Waystointegrateartintoroutine.B.Barrierstocombineartandlife.C.Formsofdistractingpleasures.D.Benefitsofengagingwithart.31.Whichisthemostsuitabletitleforthetext?A.ArtJourney:RefreshingSoulB.ArtPursuit:TransformingDullintoFullC.EmbracingArt:FromLuxurytoNecessityD.ConnectingwithArt:FromRealitytoFantasysDBiodegradable(可降解的)foodpackagingisdesignedtodetecttowhatdegreethefoodhasgonebadbychangingitscolor.Best-beforelabelsareoftenpoorpredictorsofwhenfoodbecomesdangeroustoeat,whichcanleadtowasteandfoodpoisoning,saysBenedettoMarelliattheMassachusettsInstituteofTechnology.Soheandhiscolleaguestriedtocreatethepackagethatcanreacttochangesinfood.Theymadefourfilms(膜)similartoplasticpackage,eachconsistingoftwolayers.Onelayerwasmadefromaproteinextractedfromsilkwormsilk,whiletheotherwasmadeofoneoffourso-calledcovalentorganicframeworks(COFs).Thesematerialscontaincarbonandhydrogen,aswellasatomslikeoxygenornitrogen,allarrangedinanetworkthatallowsairandwatertogothrougheasily.Aftercheckingthefilmswerenon-toxicandstrong,theresearcherstriedtocompost(堆肥处理)them.Forthebestperformingfilm,50percentofitdegradedafterbeingplacedinsoilfor30days,whichiscomparabletoexistingbiodegradableplastics.ThematerialalsochangedcolourwhenimmersedinwaterwithdifferentpHvalues,duetotheCOFlayer’sinteractionwiththeliquid.BecausethepHoffoodincreasesasitspoils,theresearcherstriedtouseapieceofthefilmasacolour-changinglabelattachedtoapacketofrawchicken.Thelabelstartedofforangebutturnedyellowandgot17percentlighterafter20hoursat30℃,indicatingthatthemeathadbeguntospoil.TheresearchersalsoloadedtheCOFlayerwithachemical.After15days,soybeanspackagedinthefilmandleftinhighheatandhumiditywentbad,butonlyathirdasmuchasbeanswrappedintraditionalplastic.“Forasuccessfulmarketentry,thematerialwillneedtobeaffordableandeasytoproduce.Thestandardforcompetingwithplasticproductionisveryhigh.”saysMarelli.32.WhydidMarellidecidetocreatethepackage?A.Toimprovethebiodegradabilityoffood.B.Tocompetewithplasticformarketshare.C.Tomakeabreakthroughinbiotechnology.D.Totacklefoodwasteandenhancefoodsafety.33.WhatdoesParagraph2mainlytalkabout?A.Thefunctionsoffilms.B.Thecategoriesoffilms.C.Theapplicationoffilms.D.Thecompositionoffilms.34.Whatisthefeatureofthefilm?A.Itpreventsfoodfromspoiling.B.Itshowssensitivitytochemicals.C.Ithasincomparablebiodegradability.D.Itisunaffectedbyunfavorableconditions.35.WhatisMarelli’sattitudetowardstheprospectofthefilm?A.Realistic.B.Hopeless.C.Optimistic.D.Indifferent.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。TheScienceofRisk-SeekingSometimeswedecidethatalittleunnecessarydangerisworthitbecausewhenweweightheriskandthereward,theriskseemsworthtaking.36Someofusenjoyactivitiesthatwouldsurpriseandscaretherestofus.Why?Expertssayitmayhavetodowithhowourbrainswork.Thereasonwhyanyofustakeanyrisksatallmighthavetodowithearlyhumans.Risk-takerswerebetterathunting,fighting,orexploring.37Asthequalityofrisk-takingwaspassedfromonegenerationtothenext,humansendedupwithasenseofadventureandatoleranceforrisk.Sowhyaren’twealljumpingoutofairplanesthen?Well,even200,000yearsago,toomuchrisk-takingcouldgetonekilled.Afewdaringsurvived,though,alongwithafewstay-in-the-cavetypes.Asaresult,humansdevelopedarangeofcharactertypesthatstillexiststoday.Somaybeyoulovecarracing,ormaybeyouhateit.38Nomatterwhereyouareontherisk-seekingrange,scientistssaythatyourwillingnesstotakerisksincreasesduringyourteenageyears.39Tohelpyoudothat,yourbrainincreasesyourhungerfornewexperiences.Newexperiencesoftenmeantakingsomerisks,soyourbrainraisesyourtoleranceforriskaswell. 40Fortherisk-seekersapartofthebrainrelatedtopleasurebecomesactive,whilefortherestofus,apartofthebrainrelatedtofearbecomesactive.Asexpertscontinuetostudythescienceofrisk-seeking,we’llcontinuetohitthemountains,thewavesortheshallowendofthepool.A.Italldependsonyourcharacter.B.Thosearetherisksyoushouldjumptotake.C.Beingbetteratthosethingsmeantagreaterchanceofsurvival.D.Thus,thesewell-equippedpeoplesurvivedbecausetheywerethefittest.E.Thisiswhenyoustarttomoveawayfromyourfamilyandintothebiggerworld.F.However,wearenotallusingthesamereferencestandardtoweighrisksandrewards.G.Newbrainresearchsuggestsourbrainsworkdifferentlywhenwefaceanervoussituation.第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。Mybelovedgrandma,hadneverleftAustraliaandnowneverwouldduetocancer.Planted41inthearmchair,shehadnoalternativebutto“travel”viathetravelprogramonTV.I42thesadnessandthoughthard.Itfinally43methatIcouldaskstrangersontheinternetforhelp.I44thepost:MyNannyhascancerandshewillneverseetheworld.Pleasesendherpostcardssoshecanseetheworldfromherarmchair.Icanofernothingbutgratitude.I45nottobreatheawordofthis;shouldnothingcome,Icouldn’tbeartocarryher46alongwithmyown.Days47weeksandNanny’shealthdeclinedrapidly,mysufferinggrowingunbearable.Finally,aboutsixweeksaftermypost,adog-eared,48postcardfromUKwanderedintoourhumblelittleletterbox.Itwastomearayoflightandfromthatday,ourletterboxbecamethe49forpostcardsfromallovertheworldandahotel,50travel-wearycards.Mydreamofarmchairtravelsbecameareality.Inthemonthsthatfollowed,thankstothosecards,myNannyhadaprivate“flight”toboard,travellingfarandwide,satisfiedand51.Cancercouldnotstopus.Ourverylastflight52onawarmmorning.Mydearesttravel53boughtadifferentticketforthistripandbegantoexploreanotherworld.Ihave54fromgreatloss,knowingthatherjourneyaheadwouldbeabrilliantonewithsomany55fromthestrangers.41.A.calmlyB.anxiouslyC.steadilyD.helplessly42.A.swallowedB.expressedC.sharedD.forgot43.A.impressedB.comfortedC.touchedD.hit44.A.putoutB.lookedthroughC.showedoffD.pickedup45.A.agreedB.regrettedC.resolvedD.promised46.A.toleranceB.disappointmentC.annoyanceD.anxiety47.A.madeupB.mixedupC.ledtoD.turnedto48.A.travel-wornB.brand-newC.threateningD.puzzling49.A.stationB.destinationC.museumD.shop50.A.acceptingB.accommodatingC.deliveringD.attracting51.A.patientB.confidentC.gratefulD.peaceful52.A.survivedB.spedC.failedD.departed53.A.companionB.consultantC.attendantD.guide54.A.heardB.collapsedC.emergedD.benefited55.A.expectationsB.blessingsC.congratulationsD.cheers第二节语篇填空（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。ThefirsttimeIenteredthebusyChinesehotpotrestaurant,Iwasimmediatelyimpressedbythedelicioussmellsandlivelychatter.Thewaiterhandedmeamenu,butitwasmostlywritteninChinese,56characterswerecompletelybeyondmycomprehension.Withsomehesitation,Idecidedtotake57leapoffaithandpointedatafewitemsonthemenuthatlooked58(invite).Asthebubblingpotwasset59(boil),Iwatchedwithfascinationasthewaiterpouredafragrantbroth(肉汤)intoit.60(mix)withchilipeppers,Sichuanpeppercorns,andothermysteriousspices,thepotreleasedamouthwateringaromaintotheair.Themomentoftruthcame61Itriedtodipmychopsticksintothebrothandaddedasliceofthinlyslicedbeefandahandfulofvegetables.Thefirstbitewasan62(explode)offlavors.ThenumbingsensationfromtheSichuanpeppercornsdancedonmytongue,andIunderstoodthereasonfortherestaurant’sname,“SpicyHeaven.”Icontinuedtoexperiment,tryingvariousingredientsand63(surprise)atnotonlythefood,butalsotheadventure,the64(delight)feelingofaworldofflavorsinasinglebubblingpot.65mylimitedknowledgeoftheChineselanguage,Ilaughedwithmynewfoundfriendsandsharedstories.第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，上周末参加了学校组织的市科技馆的研学活动，请你为校英文报写一篇帖子，分享此次经历，内容包括：1.活动过程；2.个人感悟；3.期待评论。AnunforgettableTechExplorationTour第二节写作（满分25分）阅读下面材料，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。Whatmyfatherworeembarrassedme!Iwantedhimtodresslikeadoctororlawyer,buthealwaysdressedlikemyfather,gettingupbeforedawneverydaytomakebreakfastformymotherandme.WelivedinSouthTexas,wheremyfatherworkedasarepairman.Heoftenworeapairofjeansandashirt,keepinghispencils,glassesandwrenches(扳手)inhisbreastpocket.Hisbootswerethosewithsteeltoesthatmadethemdifficulttopulloffhisfeet,whichIsometimeshelpedhimwithwhenhereturnedfromrepairingcars—hisjobthatalsoshamedme.Iblamedthewayhedressed.Ifeltthatmyclassmateslaughedatmebecausethey’dseenhimmowinglawns(修剪草坪)incut-offjeansandblackboots.Myclassmates’familiespaidmentobeautifytheirlawns,whiletheirfatherstravelledinthebaywearinglemon-yellowsweatersandexpensiveshoes.Hepreferredclothesthatallowedhimthefreedomtomoveundercars.Soevenwhentakingpartinaschooltripwithme,hewasdressedinhisrepairman’ssuit.Ontheschoolbustothecampsite,allstudentsonthebushappilychattedwiththeirparentsexceptme,wholoweredthehead,avoidingspottingmyclassmates’mockingglance(讥笑的眼光)orhearingtheirjokes,whichIthoughtwasaboutnothingelsebutwhatmyfatherwore.Iregrettedtellingmyparentstheschooltrip,andIwasveryangrywhymymotherhadnosparetimewhilemyfatherhappenedtohaveavacation.Butmyfatherfailedtoreadmymind.Hewasveryhappy,whistlingatunealongtheway.Thoughmyfatherdidn’tsensemybadmood,theschoolbusseemedassadasIwas.Itdrovemoreandmoreslowlyandfinallyitstoppedontheroadside.Thedrivergotouttocheckthebusbutfoundnothingwrong.Studentsandparentsonthebusbegantowhisperaboutwhatwashappening,worriedthatthedelaymightspoilthejourney.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Whenotherswerecomplaining,myfatherstoodup. Theschoolbusrestartedandeveryonecheered. 第二部分：阅读（共两节，每小题2.5分，满分50第三部分：语言运用（共2节，满分30ItkickedoffwithanexhibitionofthehistoryofChinesescience,unfoldingtwisdombehind.WhatfollowedwasaWithalectureontheprospectofscience,thetourwasbromewithasenseofprideinourscientificadvances,butAnybodywhosharesthesamefeeling?AnticipatinWhenotherswerecomplaining,myfatherstoofhimself.Andthenextmomentthewrenchesoutofhisbreastpocket,putonhisglassesandlaidhimselfunderthebus.Withsomanycrawledout,roseanddustedhiscut-offjeans,withsmileswrittenonhisface.applauseeruptedfromeverycornerof’stimely’sprofessionalskills.Thegirlnexttomeevengavemeathroughmybody.Thedirtydotsonhisjeanssomehoimportantly,Ilearnedanimportantlesshedresseslikealawyer,adoctororaWhenotherswerecomplaihehadapproachedthedriver,explainButthefollowingmomentswitnessedhimmovingunderthebusflexiblyandhavingthebuscheckedheavysweats,wa