1、秘密启用前 西南大学附中2022-2023学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题卷注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名.准考证号码填写在答题卡上。2.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分 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。AIn the short time Steve and Zach had been inside their tent packing their tools, wind-blown fl
2、ame had skipped from the top of one tree to another. The long dry summer had turned the forest into a tinderbox.“Lets go! We can make it back to the river we crossed today!” Steve kept Brady on the lead and their heads down against the fire-wind. But Brady barked a sharp warning. Ahead of them lay a
3、 thick curtain of smoke across the track. They would never make it through that. The dog was pulling at his lead trying to draw them away from the smoke, and yet Steve was uneasy. It seemed to him that they were moving away from the river.Suddenly, Zach cried. “Zach!” Steve shouted. “Are you OK? Whe
4、re are you?” Then Brady pulled Steve down a sharp slope (坡). At its base, Zach was rubbing his ankle.As Steve helped his friend to his feet, Brady lifted his head and snuffed (嗅) the smoke-laden wind. Next moment, the dog bounded away and disappeared. The boys shouted for him, but he didnt come back
5、. Steve couldnt blame Brady for panicking. He himself wanted to run even though he didnt have a clue which way.Steve and Zach hadnt gone far when there was a familiar bark, and Brady came bounding, stopped directly in front of Steve and hit him with his head, pushing him back toward the slope theyd
6、just climbed. But Steve didnt get it. Then Brady grabbed the boys jeans and started pulling. The message was clear, but Steve hesitated. Of course he remembered Brady saving his uncles life when the dog was much younger. Was he still sharp enough to get them through this?Nearby, a pine went up in a
7、whoosh of smoke. Brady pulled again, urgently. “OK, big guy,” Steve gritted (咬紧牙关). Brady led them back down the slope and into the trees. Not far from them fire was touching underbrush. Several times the big dog stopped. Often he changed directions. Steve was so tired that he just wanted to rest, b
8、ut Brady wouldnt have it. The dog bullied both boys to go on. How long theyd walked Steve had no idea. He was almost numb when he heard it the wonderful sound of rushing water!1What happened to Steve and Zach at first?AThey got injured.BThey lost their dog.CThey were trapped.DThey became separated.2
9、How did Steve feel after Brady pulled his jeans?AUneasy.BImpatient.CNumb.DUncertain.3The passage basically describes _.Aan adventureBan explorationCan escape gameDa training programWhen I found an advertisement for a conference by chance, I couldnt wait to tell my coworkers. It looked like a great d
10、ay of presentations highly relevant to our research, and I expected they would be eager to attend with me. However, no one was interested. A year earlier, I left India for the United Kingdom to pursue my research career. At work, I shied away from engaging in discussions or putting forward my opinio
11、ns. I was afraid my coworkers would realize how weak I really felt. Some mornings just stepping out of my room and going into the lab seemed a tough task. Socializing didnt help, as I constantly feared committing social mistakes. I longed for new experiences, but my insecurities prevented me. I star
12、ted to keep more and more to myself. That began to change after a quiet breakdown in the lab prompted (促使) me to contact the universitys mental health services. The consultant suggested I attend a nearby concert by a famous singer from my home country. I couldnt miss it. So, there I was in the packe
13、d concert hall, surrounded by strangersall of us clapping and singing the choruses of the familiar songs. It was a beautiful night, and it proved to be a turning point. My growing self-confidence carried over into my work, where I started to speak up and put forward my opinions. I offered to help co
14、workers design and trouble shoot experiments. I began to ask questions during departmental meetings. I finally felt like an active member of the group. So, when that conference came around, I felt comfortable registering to attend on my own-and Im so glad I did. Not only did I meet the speakers, but
15、 I also introduced myself to other attendees. The encounters inspired me to critically evaluate my own professional interests.4How did the author probably feel at first about his coworkers response?AEager.BWorried.CDisappointed.DUninterested.5Why did the author contact the mental health services?AHe
16、 wanted to solve a conflict.BHe struggled to conduct research.CHe often made big mistakes in socializing.DHe lacked confidence in a new environment.6What happened during the concert?AThe author got the consultants help.BThe author sang along with the strange audience.CThe author met with a previous
17、coworker.DThe author connected a song with his research.7What did the author do at last?AHe went to the conference alone.BHe turned to experts for advice.CHe took full charge of the lab.DHe changed his professional interests.Most of us spend a lot of time trying to figure out what makes us. We searc
18、h the Internet for personality quizzes. We think endlessly over the things weve said or done. We pick teams-shy or outgoingand then make our decisions through the label weve chosen. Other people, though-that can be a little more of a puzzle. Its not likely that you can get much insight (深入了解) from t
19、aking a personality quiz on someone elses behalf. But new research suggests that all that self-reflection youve been doing may be helpful herea team of psychologists found a close link between greater self-awareness and social intelligence. The team leader Bockler said, “To get inside other peoples
20、heads, then it may be best to start with your own.”Over the course of three months, Bockler and her colleagues collected data from 161 people between the ages of 20 and 50 as they experienced a “thoughtful training” designed to help them focus on their inner lives. The participants who improved most
21、 over course of the training were also the ones who showed the most growth in how easily they could infer another person, s mental state, a skill known as the theory of mind.Bockler believes these results are especially important given our current state of affairs. “Many of the global challenges tha
22、t we face todaytaking in refugees (难民), overcoming between-group conflicts, or leading more sustainable (可持续的) livesrequire that we put ourselves in the shoes of others,” she said.Still, we tend to seek inner consideration as a goal in itself, while underestimating (低估) the ways it can also help us
23、connect more closely to others. Self-awareness isnt limited to just usit spreads out into our relationships, too. Taking all those personality quizzes when youre bored on your computer may not be the most helpful in that regard (就这一点而言), but by trying to become more aware of your own thoughts, you c
24、an begin to shape yourself into someone more sympathetic (富有同情心的), more smart and better at understanding the world outside your head.8What is implied in the first paragraph?AA personality quiz turns out a puzzle.BPeople prefer to do personality quizzes.CThere are few strategies to understand others
25、.DSelf-awareness has nothing to do with social intelligence.9What is the theory of mind according to the text?AA pattern of personal behaviors.BA sign of inner personalities.CA standard for the mental state.DA skill to understand others.10What Bockler said proved that the results are.Apractical to d
26、eal with modem social problemsBthe solutions to the current global challengesCa basis for a world without any conflictsDthe requirements for the sustainable lives of refugees11It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the appreciation of others.Aisnt a limit to self-awareness at allBgoes hand
27、in hand with self-understandingCis our way of being connected with othersDmakes us care more about our own thoughtsKnown as a “living fossil”, the Chinese sturgeon (中华鲟) is a very precious species. It is believed to have lived alongside the dinosaurs more than 140 million years ago. Although dinosau
28、rs are long since gone, the Chinese sturgeon still exists. However, the species has been listed as “Critically Endangered” on the International Union for Conservation of Natures Red List of Threatened Species.On May 14, Shanghai legislators (立法机构) passed a new law protecting the Chinese sturgeon, em
29、phasizing “regional cooperation”, according to China Daily. “This is the first local legislation in the country to protect one endangered fish,” said Ding Wei, director of the legislative affairs committee of the Shanghai Municipal Peoples Congress.Taken effect on June 6, the regulation urges cooper
30、ation in law enforcement (实施), scientific research and rescue of the species between Shanghai and other provinces and regions in the Yangtze River basin, according to Peoples Daily.The need for collaborative efforts is due to the living habitat of the Chinese sturgeon. As an anadromous (溯河产卵的) speci
31、es, it mainly lives in the Yangtze River and depends on the Vangtze estuary (河口) for migration.The protection of the Chinese sturgeon is urgent. China began the artificial breeding and release of the fish in 1984. However, very few of the fanned fish have survived in the wild, the number of which is
32、 less than 1,000, according to a report by the Shanghai Observer.Whether this species can be preserved depends on the natural population. “If the natural population is not well protected, the Chinese sturgeon is in danger of extinction.” Li Furong, vice chairperson of the Agricultural and Rural Affa
33、irs Committee of Shanghai Municipal Peoples Congress, said in the report.Since Jan 1 of this year, a 10-year fishing ban on key areas of the Yangtze River basin has been issued, covering 332 nature reserves, which includes Shanghais Chinese sturgeon nature reserve.12What is the new law passed on May
34、 14 in Shanghai about?AProtecting the Chinese sturgeon.BForbidding fishing in the area.CIncreasing the reproduction of the Chinese sturgeon.DListing the Chinese sturgeon as an endangered species.13What do we know about the Chinese sturgeon?AIt mainly lives in the waters of Shanghai.BArtificial breed
35、ing technology costs too much.CFarmed fish multiplies quickly.DSaving the species depends on protecting their natural population.14Whats the meaning of the underlined word “collaborative” in Paragraph 4?AImmediate.BJoint.CUrgent.DFurther.15Whats the best title of the passage?AThe Chinese Sturgeon: L
36、iving FossilBArtificial Breeding: Future of the Chinese SturgeonCA New Law for the Chinese SturgeonDCall for Conservation of the Environment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。How to Motivate Teens to ReadWith lots of studies showing the benefits of reading, how
37、 can teachers motivate their students to open a good book or power up their e-readers?Lead by ExampleRequire students to spend at least 20 minutes in independent reading every day._16_, teachers show that they consider reading very important. Therefore, they always find time to read even though they
38、 are terribly busy.Freedom to Choose_17_. For those who forget their books, provide them with access to novels, magazines or newspapers during required reading time. Consider allowing students to use their personal e-readers.Share Your ExcitementTeachers excitement for a particular book may have a h
39、uge influence on their students. Give students a taste of what the book is about. _18_, suggest your favorite.Visit the LibraryMake time to visit the school library and require students to borrow at least one book of interest. _19_. By doing so, they can make sure the book fits their interests.Stay
40、InformedTeachers can help motivate students by finding out the latest popular young adult reading matter, such as “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins and the “Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld.With varied activities competing for students time and attention, it can be difficult to encourage youngsters t
41、o read. _20_.Teachers who make independent reading a daily part of the classroom experience and find creative ways to motivate their students may be on the way to writing a success story.AThey can read books in silenceBThen when it comes time for them to choose a new bookCThere is science fiction th
42、at they are interested inDEncourage them to spend some time reading the book before borrowingEHowever, there is little doubt that reading can help with students studiesFBy taking part in this regular activity themselvesGAllow students to pick their own literature, as long as it is suitable for schoo
43、l reading第二部分语言运用 （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。Driving on the mountain road where I live can be both a delight and an adventure. Yet, you should also watch for deer and squirrels _21_ the road as well as fallen trees and rocks that may break loos
44、e from and _22_down the side of the hill. I _23_ upon one big rock just the other day. I saw a car just ahead of me narrowly turn around it. But the stone was _24_ there, which might cause traffic accidents. I turned round and then _25_ over to a wide spot. I knew a rock of this _26_ would break par
45、ts of a low riding car like mine if the driver didnt see it _27_. So I walked over and moved the huge stone. It must have weighed 50 pounds, but with all my strength, I removed it. I felt relieved and walked back to my car. The happening reminded me too of an old _28_ I had read once: In a faraway l
46、and, a king had placed a huge rock on the way to his palace. Many nobles walked by and surrounded it, complaining that the king didnt keep the road up better. Finally, a _29_ farmer pulling a cart (马车) of vegetables arrived. He _30_ and pushed the rock off the road. Then he saw under it was a bag of
47、 gold coins that the king had left for the one who _31_the path for those who came after. Later, he was not as badly off as before. Now while there wasnt any _32_ under the rock I moved, my heart did feel more _33_as I was driving back home. Maybe the real _34_ is the joy we spread, and the _35_ we
48、share.21AdestroyingBbeatifyingCcrossingDtransforming22AsetBfallCtearDburn23AcameBsteppedCbeatDlooked24AseldomBeverCalreadyDstill25AwatchedBpulledCknockedDhanded26AsizeBquantityClengthDsmoothness27Ain turnBin timeCat leastDat break28AstoryBholeCnobleDsaying29AgreedyBpoorCfrankDlazy30AwanderedBhesitat
49、edCstoppedDcontinued31AreachedBfollowedCdesignedDcleared32AtreasureBjoyCbarriersDvegetables33AanxiousBoutgoingCawkwardDgolden34AtrialBsourceCrewardDtool35AvisionBkindnessChonestyDwealth第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）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。After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks
50、 to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Ive always enjoyed walking but never in a million years _36_ I imagine I would end up wa
51、lking over 200 kilometers in 10 days, become a fan of walking holidays, and end up developing self-guided hiking routes in Portugal with a local tour operator as part of my business. The shift from being someone who was content with an easy three-hour walk to an _37_ (experience) multi-day hiker beg
52、an with a brief taste of the Portuguese Camino de Shantiago, and ancient pilgrim trail (朝圣者道路) through Portugal to Snatiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain.Back in 2013 I did a guided one-day hike along one of the most beautiful and _38_ (challenge) stretches of the Camino, north of Ponte de Lima,
53、so it was hard work, but the views from the top of Labruja Mountain made the climb worthwhile. My guides were so enthusiastic about the thrill of arriving at Sangtiago de Compostela Cathedral after the challenges of day after day on the Camino _39_ I began to think I might want to give it a go, _40_
54、 not being religious.Fast forward a few years and I set off from Barcelos with a friend of mine _41_ (follow) the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Apart from suffering from back pain, I thought I was quite fit but nothing had prepared me for _42_ exhausted I would feel at the end of each walking day.T
55、his was truly a slow travel experience, as we were averaging about 20 kilometers per day. I _43_ (expect) plenty of sightseeing but that ended up being minimal. Quickly, I realized the moral of this unique travel experience: The Camino was all about making the most of the journey rather than the des
56、tination.I will never forget the sense of achievement and progress tit the end of each walking day, and the relief and pride I felt when we finally made _44_ to Santiago de Compostela.We met people _45_, from all walks of life, managed to walk the Camino several times and I can totally understand ho
57、w it can become addictive.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分）46Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假设你是汇文中学的李星，你很想成为一名美食评论员(food critic)，学校校报主编给你布置了一个任务针对你校周围新开的一家中餐馆，写一篇餐馆评论(review)。你的文章应含有以下内容：你的用餐经历；(可以提到食物质量，用餐环境，服务态度等方面)你是
58、否会推荐该餐馆。_第二节（满分25 分）读后续写47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。续写的词数应为150左右。Im crazy about running. Sometimes the pain of running can have a magic influence on a runner. Throughout any given race, you are suffering. Your lungs feel like theyre being squeezed(挤压) by something unseen. But it is in thi
59、s pain that a great runner is created. My first cross-country coach told me that every race is run with patience and determination. Ive carried this advice with me for hundreds of miles. I especially remember the 5 miles of running in one race, where his words encouraged me a lot.That day the weathe
60、r was perfect. I and dozens of runners gathered at the starting line to do some last-minute preparations for the running. Then, we lined up and got ready to start. There was a brief moment before the gun gave a signal of running. In that moment of great stress, I determined to push myself to run as
61、fast as possible, hoping to make my coach proud, who was waiting for me at the finish line. When the sound of Bang came up, we were off.Running between runners, I managed to work my way up in the first 400 meters and passed many racers on my sides. But out of good sportsmanship, we each said a good
62、job or keep up to every person we passed. Although we were competitors, running was a connection we all shared. The first mile passed quickly in a feeling of excitement. It was not challenging in the beginning of the running. But I knew it would be harder and harder in the following miles. I made fu
63、ll use of the running skills that my coach had taught me. I checked that I was doing everything right, breathing in through my nose, keeping my hands relaxed and pumping (快速摆动) my arms. However, the shadow of tiredness danced before me. Anyway I tried to push it out of my mind. With time going by, t
64、he competition became fiercer. Every runner tried their best to run in order to gain a good place in the race. Audience along the track shouted and cheered us.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。Eventually I reached the final mile. _Unfortunately, I suddenly fell down. _参考答案1D2D3A 4C5D6B7A 8C9D10A1
65、1B 12A13D14B15C 16F17G18B19D20E 21C22B23A24D25B26A27B28A29B30C31D32A33D34C35B36did37experienced38challenging39that40despite41to follow42how43had expected44it45who#that46Today I would like to introduce a new Chinese restaurant to you, which is called Shike and is located near Huiwen high school. If y
66、ou go there, you will always want to eat there. Its attractive to us students for four reasons.First of all, its decorated in a special way and looks romantic and unusual. The quiet atmosphere attracts students who want to chat with friends. Secondly, the food cooked there is so yummy and looks deli
67、cate, which is different from other restaurants. The food there is very fresh and healthy, so you neednt worry about the quality of food. Thirdly, the service there is really excellent. The waiters are very nice and kind. Last but not least, the price of food is not expensive.I love the restaurant a
68、nd recommend all of you to take a chance. Im sure that you wont regret.47Possible version:Eventually I reached the final mile. It was then that I felt extremely tired and sweat fell down my face. Many runners in the race had fallen behind, but I refused to be one of them. Instead, I chose to pump my
69、 legs a little faster and push myself a little harder. As the last half mile was near, the number of people along the track increased. Around the next corner, I could see my coach waving to me in great excitement. I tried to run faster. Unfortunately, I suddenly fell down. I felt great pain and disc
70、ouraged. Just at that moment, the audience shouted, Come on, girl!” Watch out!” Keep up!” Meanwhile, a runner behind me came to me and gave me a lift. I was really grateful and encouraged. I stood up and ran for the final 400 meters. When I finally sailed over the finish line, I nearly cried with relief. I won the third place in the race. My coach was proud of me and I felt great too.