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1、第页，共 10 页12023 年 12 月绵阳南山中学高 2021 级高三上期 12 月月考试题绵阳南山中学高 2021 级高三上期 12 月月考试题英 语英 语（考试时间：120 分钟 试卷满分：150 分）注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5
2、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。1Whats wrong with the man?AHe has eye trouble.BHe is alcoholic.CHe caught a cold.2What does the man want?ABetter service.BAnother menu.CAquick meal.3What did the woman do today?AShe went s
3、hoppingBShe did some sewing.CShe had her car repaired.4Where does the conversation take place?AIn a classroom.BIn a phone booth.CIn a meeting.5When was the seminar supposed to start?AOn January 16th.BOn January 26th.COn January 27th.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
4、、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。6Who was the woman expecting at first?AAn old friend.BAguy with a white suit.CAnet friend.7Why is the woman angry at the man?AHe forgot to send her an e-mail.第页，共 10 页2BHe didnt tell her his
5、 real name.CHe answered the questions incorrectly.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8What is the conversation mainly about?AWhich city to live in.BWhat to write in a paper.CHow to choose a university9What does Glen know most about?ASports.BMusic.CArt.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10Why does Jessica make the call?ATo look
6、 for her passport.BTo apply for a credit card.CTo ask for the manager.11Where will Jessica go right after the phone call?AThe bankBHer homeCThe supermarket12How does the man sound?AHelpfulBNervousCSurprised听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13What does John think ofAmys poetry?AIt is very classic.BIt is very ro
7、mantic.CIt is very unique.14What day is the conversation probably taking place?AOn Monday.BOn Tuesday.COn Thursday.15What topic of poetry will the speakers read about this Thursday?ALove.BNature.CFriendship.16Whose works will the speakers read this week?AEdgarAllen Poes.BEmily Dickinsons.CMaya Angel
8、ous.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17On which day is World Sleep Day held?AMarch 21.BMarch 25.CMarch 31.18What benefit is mentioned about enough sleep?ABeing stronger.BBeing cleverer.CBeing taller.19What percentage of adults have a full eight hours of sleep each workday?A21%.B27%.C80%.20What can we learn f
9、rom the passage?AWorld Sleep Day started in 2006.BTeenagers need at least 8 hours of sleep a night.C80%of people throughout the world have sleep problems.第二部分第二部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分 40 分）分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。第页，共 10 页3AHangzhou dishes are one of the eight gr
10、eat cuisines of China.They are noted for theirseasonalingredients,elaboratepreparation,sophisticatedcookingtechniques,andrefreshing taste.A trip to Hangzhou isnt complete without trying some of its specialitydishes.Here are a few must-try meals.Each of them has an age old story.Dongpo Pork(red-brais
11、ed pork belly)The dish was named after a Song Dynasty(960-1279)poet and official,Su Dongpo.When Su was banished to Hangzhou,he initiated a thorough dredging of West Lake.Thishad great benefits for the locals.To express their gratitude,they gifted Su a lot of pork.Suadded his own twist to the traditi
12、onal cooking process of braised pork belly.He addedyellow wine and stewed it on low heat.He distributed the dish to those who worked on theproject.It became widely favored.West Lake Carp in Vinegar GravyLegend has it that two brothers surnamed Song lived in Hangzhou.The elder brotherwas murdered by
13、a local villain.In desperation and fear for his safety,the younger brotherwas forced into exile.During his farewell dinner,his recently widowed sister-in-lawcooked a dish.It was both sweet and sour.She was implying that the young Song shouldnot forget the salt amid the sweet.The younger brother late
14、r returned as a high rankingofficial,avenged his brothers murder,and sought out his sister.The dish has been handeddown from generation to generation.Sister Songs Fish SoupDuring the Song Dynasty,a woman nicknamed Sister Song settled down alongsideWest Lake.She made a living selling fish soup.On a t
15、rip to West Lake,Emperor Gaozongtasted her fish soup and spoke very highly of it.The soups reputation spread far and wide,and it became a calling card for the city.Sauteed Shrimps with Longjing TeaThe story of this dish relates to Emperor Qianlong.He ruled from 1644-1911.On anexcursion to Hangzhou,o
16、ne of his chefs accidentally dropped Longjing tea leaves into thesauteed shrimp.The lingering fragrance of the tea combined with the divine texture of theshrimp won him over.A classic Hangzhou dish was born.21.What do the four dishes have in common?A.They were all born by accident.B.They were all re
17、lated to ancient anecdotes.C.They all came into being in the Song Dynasty.D.They were all loved by people having a sweet tooth.22.Which statement related to West Lake Carp in Vinegar Gravy is true?A.The dish is cooked now to remind people of their past hardship.B.The elder brother was killed because
18、 of a crime he committed.C.The young brother failed to taking revenge on the murderer.D.The younger brother had to leave for fear and for the sake of his security.23.Whats the authors purpose of writing this passage?第页，共 10 页4A.To tell some interesting old stories.B.To attract more visitors to Hangz
19、hou.C.To introduce Hangzhou speciality dishes to visitors.D.To tell foodies recipes of Hangzhou specialties.BTwo days before I had a heart attack in February 2017，I was 37,and active.Id beenin the Marine Corps until 2011,then I became a wilderness and survival skills guide.Evenwhen I got to hospital
20、,I struggled to believe I was having a heart attack,but I was rushedinto an operating room and a stent was fitted.When I came out of hospital three days later,I could barely walk and was put intocardiac rehab(心脏康复).But I believed I needed something else to heal me.As an outdoorguy who could make sto
21、ne tools and live off the land,I knew that was where I needed to be.And so,I went to live in a cave,near where I could hunt animals and drink from streams.I didnt bring much from modern life.I always had a notebook with me with a photoof my sons,and something to write with.Depending on what I was do
22、ing or how I wasfeeling,Id bring a steel bottle back out to the caves,which made it a bit easier to boilwater.Foraged food formed most of my diet-plants,berries,tubers,roots.I caught fish,squirrels and rabbits.You learn to really appreciate food:“Yes,Ive got a fish and fiveberries!Today is awesome.”
23、I missed my sons,but I also knew that this was my time toreally heal and reflect,and there was always something to do.I was becoming part of the pattern of life that existed in the wild,understanding thesounds and the smells.You can choose to fight it,or to try to control it,but when youaccept it,yo
24、u reach a deeper understanding of who you are and what youre doing outthere.The day of my heart attack changed my life,because it was a reawakening.Knowingthat eventually one day you will expire,you need to live the life that you want,find thevalue.Now I live between the worlds.For all the time I st
25、ill spend in the wilderness,socialmedia has actually become a big part of my life.Now Ive written books,done realityshows,and consulted for movies.Ive embraced this element of modern life,and hope tofuel peoples curiosity about the natural world.Many of us accept life is just the way it is,but there
26、 are some outliers who wantsomething different.I dont judge anybody for the choices they make,but I think somepeople get influenced to believe in things that dont matter.My passion is doing less withmore,in the simplest way possible.Ancient humans focused on family,community,andthe natural world,and
27、 I think we can learn so much from that.24.How did the author feel when he suffered a heart attack?A.FrustratedB.TerrifiedC.DoubtfulD.Disappointed25.What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A.Astruggle to fight against the life in the wildB.Apattern of life that exists in the wildC.An appeal to peopl
28、e for a life in the wild第页，共 10 页5D.Asuggestion to live without modern appliances26.What does“it”refer to in paragraph 4?A.The wildernessB.Modern lifeC.My lifeD.Social media27.Which of the following life style may the author be in favor of？A.A life the way it is.B.A life avoiding modern devices.C.A
29、life ancient humans had.D.A life as simple as possible.CExpecting the worst to avoid feeling bad later is known as“bracing”,which meanspreparing for unpleasant situations.It may help them prepare for emotionally challengingsituations,particularly in the moments before these situations occur.People b
30、race for theworst while waiting for potentially negative outcomes.Someone might also brace for theworst in anticipation(预期,预料)of stressful events like giving a presentation at work.Some psychological theories suggest that bracing should help.For example,“decisionaffect theory”proposes that how we fe
31、el about a situation is determined partly bycomparing what actually happened with what could have happened.Based on this,peopleshould be happy when an event goes beyond their expectations,and disappointed when anevent falls behind.Therefore,by anticipating the worst,one can safeguard themselvesagain
32、st future disappointment,as any result is likely to surpass their expectations.But other psychological theories undermine the idea that bracing will be helpful.Ithas been theorized and scientifically established-that expectations can powerfullyinfluence reality.There are two key ways that expectatio
33、ns can shape reality.First,people may behave in ways that fit with their expectations.If you expect to failan upcoming test or interview,then you might not invest efforts in preparation,which inturn reduces your chances of doing well.Second,people may interpret a situation in linewith their expectat
34、ions.Imagine you believe you are insufficiently qualified for a jobyouve applied for.During the job interview,youre likely to interpret blank expressionsfrom the interviewer in line with this belief,which could negatively affect yourperformance.In fact,the interviewer did not want to give anything a
35、way.Drawing together the scientific studies,it seems that expecting the worst is anythingbut a wise way to prepare for upcoming news or results.It might be better to hold positiveexpectations than to brace for the worst.28.What is the second paragraph mainly about?A.How preparing for the unpleasant
36、situations benefits people.B.Peoples different reactions faced with different situations.C.The relation between peoples expectation and reality.D.The emotions hidden behind anticipating the worst.29.What does the underlined word“undermine”in paragraph 3 mean?A.Strengthen.B.Determine.C.Oppose.D.Justi
37、fy.30.How can negative expectations probably affect peoples performance in reality?第页，共 10 页6A.By reducing peoples chances of doing well.B.By promoting peoples ambition and motivation.C.By attaching importance to peoples potential of excellence.D.By causing less preparation and some misinterpretatio
38、ns.31.What is the authors attitude toward bracing for the worst?A.Unclear.B.Objective.C.Negative.D.Approving.DOn Sept.12,2023,Apple made an announcement.It said it will use the USB-Cconnector for all its new iPhone 15 models.This is a big deal.It means that all newiPhones will have the same connecto
39、r.USB stands for Universal Serial Bus.The C refersto the third type.It follows types A and B.The USB Implementers Forum is made up of over 1,000 companies.They promoteand support USB technology.The group developed the USB-C connector.It replaces theolder USB connectors.It also replaces other types o
40、f ports(端口).These include HDMI,DisplayPort and VGA.The aim is to create a single,universal connector for a wide rangeof devices.The key features and benefits of USB-C include a reversible(可逆的)connector.Youcan insert it in either end.It also allows some cables to have the same connector on bothends f
41、or connecting between devices and connecting devices to chargers,unlike mostearlier USB and Lightning cables.USB-Cs widespread adoption in the electronics industry is likely to lead to auniversal standard.This reduces the need for multiple types of cables and adapters.Also,its slim and compact shape
42、 allows manufacturers to make thinner and lighter devices.Why does USB-C matters?Due to the fragmented(支离破碎的)nature of technologyevolution,computer users a decade ago were struggling.They had too many connectors:USB for data;power cables for charging;HDMI or DisplayPort or VGA for video;andEthernet
43、for internet.This called for an industrywide effort to convergence on anall-purpose connector.Since its introduction in 2014,USB-C has gained widespreadpopularity.It has already become the connector of choice for most non-Apple devices.Apple converted the iPad Pro to USB-C in 2018.Now,it is doing th
44、e same for the bestselling Apple device,the iPhone.Some market forecasts suggest there will be close to 4billion USB-C connector sales by 2025 and 19 billion by 2033.32.Which organization developed the USB-C connector?A.Universal Serial BusB.The USB Implementers Forum.C.Apple Inc.D.HDMI,DisplayPort
45、and VGA33.What was the goal of developing the USB-C connector?A.To replace all USB connectors with USB-C.B.To take the place of other types of ports.C.To create a universal connector for various devices.D.To develop a connector for Apple devices.34.What is the key characteristic of USB-C mentioned i
46、n the text?第页，共 10 页7A.It has a reversible connector.B.It requires adapters for most devices.C.It is slim and has a compact shape.D.It supports only Apple devices.35.When was USB-C introduced to the market?A.2014.B.2025.C.2033.D.2018.第二节 七选五（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 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
47、为多余选项。How to communicate complex information?Did you ever have to read a presentation where you felt like youre lost in confusingterms,dataandconcepts?Areyougivingothersthissameexperience?Communicating complex information is a common challenge in presentations.36Heres how you can get complex informa
48、tion across.Use interactive content.It gets the readers more involved in your presentation byletting them play an active part.For example,allow them to choose the content route theywish to take.Beyond that,questionnaires and chatbots provide personalized and specificanswers to readers as part of you
49、r presentation.Making your presentation interactive usedto be hard,but now you can just use Storydoc.Go make your first interactive presentation.3738No one will read a presentation with a thousand words.Do everyone a favorand use images.Images can be super effective at communicating complex informat
50、ion andsave you a lot of needless text.In fact,visual representation of data and concepts can oftenconvey what words cannot.Use diagrams and images to illustrate your points and simplifythe complex.Narrate your content.39Whether its through text to speech Al or video bubbles,centering your presentat