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1、湖北省武昌实验中学高三年级 12 月月考英语试卷英语试卷命题教师：考试时间：2023 年 12 月 12 日上午 8:0010:00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 30 分)第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节第一
2、节(共共 5 小题小题;每小题每小题 1.5 分分,满分满分 7.5 分分)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.Which place are the speakers going to first?A.To a hotel.B.To a restaurant.C.To the office.2.Why was George
3、 absent from the meeting?A.He felt unwell.B.He was stuck in traffic.C.He tended his sick mother.3.What does the woman invite the man to do?A.Try her cooking.B.Go for a walk.C.Go to another beach.4.What does the woman advise the man to do?A.Help her study in the library.B.Retake a course next semeste
4、r.C.Admit his mistake to his teacher.5.What is the conversation mainly about?A.A person.B.A city.C.A group.第二节第二节(共共 15 小题小题;每小题每小题 1.5 分分,满分满分 22.5 分分)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，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.W
5、hy does the man head for the stadium?A.To enter a contest.B.To practice playing tennis.C.To cheer on his favorite team.7.When will the match start?A.In 15 minutes.B.In 30 minutes.C.In 45 minutes.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8.What does the man say about the coat?A.Its of good quality.B.Its too expensive.C.Its
6、 not thick enough.9.What is the woman going to do next?A.Pay for the item.B.Try on the clothes.C.Look for a bigger size.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 13 题。10.What did the woman do yesterday?A.She attended the lecture.B.She went to the hospital.C.She visited her grandmother.11.How does the man feel about the lec
7、ture?A.Its very difficult.B.Its quite fascinating.C.Its a little disappointing.12.What does the man suggest the woman do?A.Borrow the notes.B.Meet Prof.Garcia.C.Watch the video playback.13.What does the woman want to do?A.Study the lecture in depth.B.Buy something to drink.C.Build a website.听第 9 段材料
8、，回答第 14 至 17 题。14.Where does the woman know about the job?A.On the Internet.B.In the newspaper.C.From a foreign friend.15.What job does the woman want to apply for?A.A manager.B.A cashier.C.A shop assistant.16.What is necessary for the job?A.Relevant work experience.B.Overseas study experience.C.Flu
9、ency in spoken English.17.How much can the woman earn every week at the most?A.60 yuan.B.300 yuan.C.420 yuan.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18.Why does the human body move during sleep?A.To give the body a rest.B.To make muscle active.C.To let the body repair and recover.19.What happened when people slept
10、with eye-movements?A.They were dreaming.B.Their brains were less active.C.They were about to wake up.20.What would happen if people were disturbed from their eye-movement sleep?A.They would be unaffected.B.They would act strangely.C.They would rest better.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
11、第一节（共第一节（共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分分，满分 37.5 分）分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe UK is home to 26 world-ranked universities of the top 200 globally.At the heart of each university is the library,a space for students to access resources,absorb knowledge and gather thoughts.Here are some of
12、our must-visit libraries across the UK.The British Library,LondonLocated in London,the British Library is home to over 170 million items.The collections offer a glimpse into literary heritage over the ages,from books to maps to manuscripts.Visitors can browse treasures including Leonardo da Vincis n
13、otebook.Students with a reading pass are known to spend hours at a time in the reading rooms.Bodleian Old Library,OxfordDating back to 1488,the Bodleian Old Library has three notable reading rooms.It is celebrated for its late Gothic architecture.You may recognise the elaborately carved ceiling from
14、 scenes in Harry Potter.Students at the university automatically get access to the library.John Rylands Library,ManchesterOpened in 1900,this library is part of the University of Manchester,one of the top five universities in the UK.This library offers limitless research potential for students.Wheth
15、er you want to make use of the rich collections available,or simply explore the site,this library should be on everyones must-see list.The Mitchell Library,GlasgowThe Mitchell Library is one of Glasgows most famous landmarks.On the top of the copper dome（圆屋顶圆屋顶）is a bronze statue of the Roman goddes
16、sMinerva.Visitors can climb the dome for the citys most distinctive rooftop views.21.Which library requires a reading pass to enter the reading room?A.The British Library.B.John Rylands Library.C.The Mitchell Library.D.Bodleian Old Library22.At the Mitchell Library,tourists canA.join research groups
17、B.admire Gothic architectureC.enjoy Glasgows rooftop viewsD.refer to Leonardo da Vincis notebook23.In which column of a newspaper can the passage be found?A.Culture.B.Fashion.C.Science.D.EntertainmentBAnna Steed doesnt look much older than her students,but she is a practitioner of behavioral and mot
18、ivational science,a shoulder to cry on,and the high school debate coach.Her class,which began as an elective class to give students exposure to skills that prepare them for college,has become the class on campus that creates winners.Speech and debate test the teenage character perhaps more than any
19、other activity.The shy and the unsure often have no desire to look up from their screens and engage in the oldest human interaction:persuasive oral arguments.Its dreadful territory for the average teenager.Research,writing,delivering a speech in front of your peers-it all sounds like the kind of cla
20、ss students would be most likely to skip.But Anna draws them in.Classroom 161 is always full.Annas debate teams have a case full of medals;most importantly,they have gone on to become leaders of their communities and examples to their families.“This activity has changed my life.Just building connect
21、ions with people I never,ever imagined building connections with,”relates Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez.Alexander suffered from social anxiety throughout his childhood.Then he discovered debate as a freshman,and it changed his life.What drives young people to stand up and passionately deliver a speec
22、h in front of a crowd full of strangers,a panel of judges and opposing teams from more privileged high schools?The person who will always have their back:Anna Steed.“I want them to just have the memory of making it through,succeeding in a place like that and expressing a story that leaves that place
23、 better,”Anna says.That better place begins in room 161 when unsure and nervous students enter for the first time.After setbacksand adjustments,a lot of hugs,encouragement,and hours of late-night study and practice,they roll out a few years later with their shoulders back and a full tank of confiden
24、ce,ready to take on the next stage of life.24.What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about?A.The challenging nature of debate.B.The value of being a debate teacher.C.The influence of debate on teenagers.D.The difficulties of winning awards in debate.25.According to Alexanders personal experience,deb
25、ate offer _to changehis life.A.a stage to showcase his talent.B.a drive for academic excellence.C.a platform to establish social bonds.D.a chance to connect with Anna Steed.26.What do the underlined words“that place”in paragraph 6 refer to?A.Annas class.B.The privileged classroomC.Unfamiliar territo
26、ry.D.The next stage of life.27.Which of the following can best describe Anna Steed?A.Devoted and generous.B.Hard-working and honest.C.Courageous andtolerant.D.Impactful and supportive.CElectric air taxis could one day move commuters(通勤者通勤者)from downtown Chicago to O HareInternational Airport or to t
27、he suburbs,high above expressway traffic,in a fraction of the time it takes to drive.Thats the vision of electric aircraft developer Eve,which is leading a group of aviation companies and local governments conducting simulations(模拟模拟)in Chicago.Though the aircraft are likely years away from receivin
28、g federal authorization to fly,its a vision shared by other major companies,like Chicago-based United Airlines,which recently struck a conditional agreement to purchase at least 200 of Eves flying taxis in Uniteds latest investment in the industry.Eve co-CEO Andre Stein said the air taxis are nothin
29、g like electric helicopters or flying cars.They will use eight motors distributed around the aircraft to take off vertically,then electric pushers and wings to glide forward.Stein envisions the air taxis helping commuters reach meetings across town or providing a way to get home quickly in time for
30、a childs birthday.Rather than an everyday option like commuter rail or public transport,they can help save time in urgent situations,he said.The concept of bypassing ground transportation by air isnt new.Helicopter taxi service already exists in cities like New York,where a flight can sometimes be c
31、omparable to or cheaper than the cost of a ride-share from an airport into Manhattan.But Stein said the new technology is expected to make air taxis more affordable than helicopters and estimated a possible ticket price could be around$100 to travel 20 miles.He also mentioned what he described as im
32、proved efficiency and sustainability.“Its much simpler,much lower maintenance than a helicopter,much quieter and more pleasant,”he said.For now,Eve hopes the Chicago simulations will help provide a better understanding of how the air taxis could fit into current air traffic patterns and how they can
33、 connect with users journeys via ground transportation to the heliport.“Its really about bringing another option for urban air mobility,”Stein said.“We dont intend to solve all the traffic congestion problems,theres no silver bullet there.But its about more options.”28.Which statement is TRUE about
34、electric air taxis?A.Its a brand new innovative attempt to relieve the traffic jam.B.Governments approval for the official flights has not been granted.C.Helicopter taxi service in New York is cheaper than the cost of a car ride.D.Some major companies have promised to buy Eves flying taxis without s
35、trings attached.29.What does the underlined word“bypassing”in paragraph 5 mean?A.Avoiding.B.Conducting.C.Restricting.D.Controlling.30.Which one is NOT air taxis potential advantage over helicopters according to Andre Stein?A.More affordable price.B.Better flight experience.C.Lower production cost.D.
36、Improved environmental friendliness.31.Whats the purpose of the on-going aircraft simulations in Chicago?A.To popularize the new pattern of air traffic.B.To promote the sales of the electric air taxis.C.To replace commuter rails and public transportation.D.To integrate electric air taxis into existi
37、ng urban traffic mode.DThe success of many North American crops partly depends on ground beetles,small insects that eat pests and weed seeds that could otherwise damage crops.But a new study by researchers in the US and Canada suggests not all of the nearly 2,000 species of ground beetles found in N
38、orth America will survive climate change.Some could decline.And that could have a far-reaching impact on agriculture,forestry,and conservation.By analyzing data on 136 different ground beetle species across continental North America,Puerto Rico and Hawaii,the researchers found that a species chance
39、of success in a changing climate depends on several important factors,such as its habitat preference,body size,and whether it flies,climbs or runs.“We found that less mobile,nonflying ground beetles,which are critical pest control agents,are more likely to decline over time in a warmer,dryer climate
40、,”said Tong Qiu,who led the study.“That means youre going to have more pests that can impact agricultural and forest ecosystems.”But there is reason for hope,Qiu added,because the analysis also showed that habitat conservation can lessen these effects and reverse the trends in some areas.“We hope co
41、nservation biologists will use this information and the online map that we created to better manage habitats for insects in general.Ground beetles are very beneficial to ecosystems,but theyre largely invisible to the average person.In this paper were showing the broad impacts they have on whole comm
42、unities in forested and agricultural ecosystems,”said Qiu.The researchers used ground beetle count data from the National Science Foundations National Ecological Observatory Network(NEON)and from 11 previously published studies to measure and map the beetles distribution across North America.Habitat
43、 information,such as the location of gaps in forest canopies and the density of plants on a forest floor,was obtained by using NEONs imaging instruments to create detailed three-dimensional images of landscapes.They then entered the data collected into a computer model to simulate(模拟模拟)climate chang
44、es to study how the insects would respond.32.What does the new study in North America show?A.Pests could destroy crops.B.Some ground beetles will not survive a climate change.C.The survival of ground beetles only depends on its habitat.D.Some ground beetles will destroy crops in a warmer climate.33.
45、What does Tong Qiu intend to convey in paragraphs 3 and 4?A.There is no way to stop the decline of ground beetles.B.Critical pests are more adaptable in a warmer,drier climate.C.Ground beetles will become less mobile in a warmer climate.D.The importance of ground beetles should be widely recognized.
46、34.How did the research team carry out the study?A.By analyzing data.B.By studying documents.C.By doing field research.D.By performing experiments.35.What can be the best title for the text?A.North American Agriculture Crops at RiskB.A Catastrophic Climate Change on the WayC.Crop-saving Beetles unde
47、r Climate ThreatD.New Breakthrough in Biodiversity Research第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)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。Thrillers and romance and mystery,oh my!36 And as someone with a massive to-be-read lineup,I sometimes wish I could flip the pages with a
48、little more speed.If youre also wondering how to read faster,youre in luck.Here are some tips for how to read faster.Scan the text first.Before you kick off the speed-reading adventure,give the text a quick scan.37 By giving your brain a preview of the topic,you reduce time spent processing surprise
49、 information.This tip mainly applies to academic texts,but it can be a helpful strategy for any factual or how-to piece,from nonfiction books to news articles.Silence your inner subvocalizer.Subvocalizing is the act of silently saying words in your head as you read.It means you are taking the time t
50、o read each word and“hear”it in your head.Subvocalizing is a handy way to ensure you understand what you read,but its also a habit that can slow you down.38 Mentally voicing the words you read can be a major roadblock to speed.Instead of silently mouthing each word,train your brain to process chunks