1、华南师大附中2023届高三年级第一次月考英 语第一部分阅读（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。AThe Horizontal Oak: A life in NatureBy Poly Pullar,Growing up in a remote region ofthe Scottish Highlands, Polly Pullars childhood was pleasant, simple, and peaceful. But the wild beauty formed a backd
2、rop to a series of major family tragedies. This is the story ofhow she rebuilt her life from the ground up, supported by the natural world around herWildlife WalksBy Charlotte Varela,Bloomsbury,16.99Take a walk through the Wildlife Trusts nature reserves with this handy guide that showcases some of
3、our nations best forests, moors, woodlands and coastal locations. Each walk includes a description ofthe site, instructions on how to get there, available facilities and the routes walking time.Where the Seals SingBy Susan Richardson,William Collins, 20Having long been fascinated by seals, Susan Ric
4、hardson sets out to follow their pupping season (繁殖季). As she journeys from Cornwall to Norfolk, she learns more about these mystical creatures, while sharing personal stories about the comforting role they have played during times of grief or anxiety in her own life.In the Name of PlantsBy Sandra K
5、napp,University of Chicago Press, 20 Botanist Sandra Knapp digs into the stories behind plant names, exploring the people who have been immortalized (使永生), from Benjamin Franklin to Lady Gaga. The 30 plants inside are accompanied by botanical drawings from the Natural History Museum.1Which ofthe boo
6、ks does not involve a story?AThe Horizontal Oak: A Life in Nature BWildlife Walks CWhere the Seals SingDIn the Name ofPlants2What can be inferred from the text?AThere are probably plants named after Lady Gaga.BSusan Richardson introduces seals life in her book. CPolly Pullar offers readers a tourist
7、 guide of Scottish Highlands.D. You can read Charlotte Varelas book ifyou want to visit nature reserves by car. 3Where can we most probably read the text？AA geographic textbook. BA travel brochure.CA magazine on wildlife. DA website about plants.BIt was June 14 and the last day ofmiddle school had a
8、rrived.I had spent the past couple of months trashing and treasuring all the things that I hadaccumulated in my classroom over the past 19 years. Looking into my classroom, you cansee about two dozen boxes and bins inside, piled nearly three-quarters high to the ceiling, all packed and ready for the
9、 big move. The 22- million-dollar restoration work was onlydaysaway from starting and we were instructed that everything must go.My parents Michael and Donna, wife Laura and newborn baby Summer had arrivedthat day. The students had heard so much about my daughter and were excited to meet herfor the
10、first time. My mother was there to help organize my classroom nearly 19 years agoand hadnt seen it since. My father had visited on a few occasions, as had my wife. That daymarked not only the end of an era for me, but the dawning ofa new beginning.The day before, I had thrown a party for my students
11、. The feelings were mixed, as Iknew that this would be the farewell (告别) party in my classroom of 19 years and the lasttime I would see all of these students together. I thought back to when they were all inmiddle school and would visit me in my classroom on my birthday. They made it an annualtradit
12、ion. I will treasure these moments for the rest of my life.Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe (敌人), a blessing or a curse, a dawn ora dusk. Ive learned over the years in working with over 2, 000 children that looking atthings from an optimistic perspective and taking the time to foster
13、relationships with peoplemake the world a happier and safer place. No matter what a persons life circumstances maybe, you can be the change in their life that will bring them a sense ofself-worth, which willultimately provide them with the opportunity to become who they are meant to be. Theymight go
14、 on to change the world.4Why did the author pack his things in the classroom?AHe was doing a cleaning.BHe would quit his job as a teacher.CThe classroom would soon be restored.DHis students were graduating from middle school.5Why are the writers family members mentioned in paragraph 3? .ATo explain
15、the familys relations with his students.BTo demonstrate the familys involvement in his job.CTo list the familys contribution to the classroom.DTo show the familys expectations for a new beginning.6What does the writer intend to convey in the last paragraph?AThink of the end in every beginning.BChang
16、e happens for better or for worse.CIt is no good feeling attached to a place. DA positive attitude brings forth good changes.7Whats the tone ofthe writer in writing the article?ABittersweet. BSad. CExcited. DUnconcemed.COne of the many aspects of “normal” life that SARS-CoV-2 took away was theenjoym
17、ent oflive musical performances. With the easing oflockdowns and restrictions inmany parts ofthe world, performers can entertain audiences once again, but concerns aboutspreading the virus remain. Now, a research reported in ACS Environmental Au have studied aerosol (悬浮颗粒) production from playing wi
18、nd instruments, singing and acting, allowingthem to develop recommendations to minimize COVID transmission.Early in the pandemic, COVID-19 outbreaks from choir performances indicated thatsinging carries a potential infection risk, but less is known about the risks of airborneinfection from wind inst
19、ruments. To help keep performers, audiences and music studentssafe, Tehya Stockman, Shelly Miller and colleagues wanted to examine aerosol productionand flow in the air from various musical activities, as well as test different solutions.The researchers examined the extent and speed of air circulati
20、on, or small drops ofsubstances, coming from singers and actors mouths and from wind instruments, such asthe flute, clarinet (单簧管), trumpet and saxophone. They also measured airborne aerosolsand carbon dioxide levels exhaled from the performers. They found that aerosolconcentrations coming from the
21、bell of a clarinet were comparable to singing. Placing asurgical mask over a singers face or over the clarinet bell sharply reduced the extent andspeed ofair circulation and decreased aerosol concentrations in front ofthe masks. The teamthen used these measurements to model virus transmission in ind
22、oor and outdoorenvironments, finding that the lowest risk of airborne COVID-19 infection occurred at lessthan 30 minutes of exposure indoors and less than 60 minutes outdoors. These findingscould help musical rehearsals and performances continue in a safer manner for musiciansand audiences, the rese
23、archers say.8What is the purpose ofthe research?ATo remove lockdowns and restrictions.BTo promote live musical performances.CTo find ways to reduce spread ofthe virus.DTo reduce aerosol production from instruments.9What have the researchers done to keep people safe?AThey have increased air flow from
24、 various musical activities.BThey have indicated that singing carries a possible infection risk.CThey have tried to measure the risk ofinfection from instruments.DThey have found out approaches to preventing aerosol production.10What does the underlined word “exhale” mean in Paragraph 3?Abreathout B
25、giveaway Ctakein Dtestout11Which of the following is a finding ofthe research?ALess than 30 minutes of exposure indoors avoids virus transmission.BUsing a surgical mask can reduce the risks of airborne virus infection.CThe manner ofthe musicians and audiences affects the risks ofinfection.DAerosol c
26、oncentrations from a clarinet is much more obvious than singing.DCan you imagine there being a community where boys and girls growing up togethercan finally speak different 1anguages? In Ubang, Nigeria, it really happens. Its not exactlyclear what percentage ofthe words in the mens and womens langua
27、ges are different, butthere are enough examples to make sentences sound different when spoken by the oppositesex. For “clothing”, men use the word “nki”, while women say “ariga”; “kitchi” means treefor men, while women say “okweng”. These are not just some slight pronunciationdifferences, but totall
28、y different words. “Its almost like two different lexicons (词汇集),” alanguage expert, Chi Chi Undie said. “There are a lot ofwords that men and women share in common, but there are others which are totally different depending on your sex. Theydont sound alike, and dont have the same letters. They are
29、 completely different words.”Interestingly, both men and women are able to understand each other perfectly in Ubang, as both boys and girls grow up around their parents and get to learn both languages,but by the age of 10, boys are expected to speak in the male tongue. It seems that there is astage
30、the male will reach and he discovers he is not using the rightful language. When hestarts speaking the mens language, you know the maturity is coming into him.No one really knows how or why the double-language tradition of Ubang began. ChiChi Undie believes the two languages are the result of a “dou
31、ble-sex culture” where menand women operate and live in separate worlds that rarely come together. However, sheadmits this is a weak theory, as the double-sex culture is present in many parts ofAfrica,where there are no different languages for men and women.Today, with English words constantly enter
32、ing the lexicon ofyoung Nigerians, Ubangstwo languages are in danger ofbeing lost forever. Worse still, neither the male nor femalelanguage is written down, so they both rely on young people passing them down to the nextgeneration.12What do we know about languages in Ubang?AA majority ofwords are di
33、fferent in the two languages.BMen and women speak completely different languages.CMen and women have different pronunciation for the same word.DThere are obvious differences in languages between the opposite sex.13Why can men and women understand each other despite the differences?ATheir vocabularie
34、s sound alike.BTheir parents teach them both languages.CThe men can speak two different languages.DThey are exposed to both languages in childhood.14Whatis Paragraph 3 mainly about? AThe origin of“double-sex culture” BThe formation ofthe two languages.C. Further exploration of other areas. D. Doubt
35、about the language tradition.15Why are the two languages disappearing?AYoung people in Ugang use more English words.BThe two languages are too difficult for the young.CNeither ofthe language is written down.DThe “double-sex culture” has changed.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读短文，从短文后选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项
36、为多余选项。As much as 80 percent of premature heart disease is preventable by making specificlifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known. 16 “A small change in your everyday routine can potentially have a big impact in the1ong run,” says preventive cardiolog
37、ist (心脏病学家) Dr. BethAbramson, a spokespersonfor the Heart and Stroke Foundation ofCanada.Get eight hours of sleep.“When youre not rested, everything that happens in your lifeis a lot more stressful,” says Dr.Arya Sharma, founder ofthe Canadian Obesity Network.Ifwere short of sleep, our bodies also h
38、ave more difficulty controlling blood pressure,inflammation (炎症) and blood sugar levels. 17 Engageinvolunteerwork. 18 ResearchpublishedinPsychosomaticMedicinein2016 showed that a feeling ofpurpose in 1ife is linked to a lower likelihood ofheart attackand stroke. “We know that loneliness is a risk fa
39、ctor for heart health,” adds Sharma. “Volunteering gets you out ofthe house and creates a social network. 19 A recent studyin the Journal ofthe American College ofCardiology found thathealthy people who skipped breakfast were almost three times more likely to have heartdisease six years later than t
40、hose who had a substantial morning meal. One possible reason:“If youre eating a proper breakfast, youre less likely to be hungry later and make poorfood choices,” says Abramson. “We need to eat a balanced diet as part ofa healthy lifestyle.” 20 AEat breakfast.BBut others may not have crossed your mi
41、nd.CVolunteering might even increase your physical activity.DThese factors can all have an impact on heart and blood health.EChoose whole-grain, low-fat breakfast foods and include fruit.FEat healthy food rich in protein and fiber but low in fat and sugarGDoing good for others helps your self-esteem
42、 and relieves stress.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。Amy Jandrisevits knows the value of a good doll. “Dolls have a 21 we dontcompletely understand,” she said. Its a 22 she came to while working as a socialworker using dolls to help her young clients 23
43、 their changing medical situations.Many ofthe kids saw themselves in those dolls. But for the kids who had 24 aleg orlost their hair, there were 25 they could relate to. So, seven years ago, when a friend revealed that her child had facial deformities (缺陷),Jandrisevits knew what might help the youth
44、 through the 26 period. “Its hardto tella kid, You are perfect the way you are, and to build 27 that way, but never offer themanything that 28 like them,” she says.Jandrisevits crafted a doll by handusing fabric, sewing, and markersthat lookedsimilar to her friends child and 29 the gift. After the f
45、riend posted a photo online ofthe 30 child and doll, Jandrisevits was asked to make dolls for 31 with scars,birthmarks, tracheotomies（气管切开术） in short, a dolllike them. She quit her job andstarted a nonprofit to 32 her services.At home, it takes her roughly seven hours to craft each doll based on pho
46、tos sent by 33 or caregivers. She has made over 400 dolls, and the waiting list is long, butJandrisevits is 34 . As she explains, “Every kid, regardless of age, ethnicity 35 issue, or body type, should look into the sweet face ofa doll and see their own.”21Acharacter Bstrength Cpower Dsecret22Adecis
47、ion Bconclusion Cagreement Dsituation23Ago against Blook back Cadapt to Dcarry on24Abroken Bmissed Churt Dcured25Amany Bones Csome Dnone26Afinal Bchallenging Cugly Dlong27Aself-esteem Bself-discipline Cself-care Dself-service28Aacts Bfeels Clooks Dgrows29Asent off Bhanded in Ctook away Dgave out30Ac
48、rying Bfrowning Csleeping Dsmiling31Achildren Bpatients Cpeople Ddoctors32Asell Bdisplay Cdonate Dsend33Achildren Brelatives Cfriends Dparents34Aoptimistic Breliable Centhusiastic Dthoughtful35Agender Bpersonal Cmedical Dmental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。One year ago, Chi
49、na rolled out the “double reduction” policy to ease the burden ofexcessive core-subjects homework and off-campus tutoring faced by middle and primaryschool students. The policy not only allows children more time to rest and play, but alsoallows them to obtain the nutrition 36 (need) for their all-ar
50、ound moral, intellectualand physical development.Positive changes 37 (take) place. Compared with a year ago, students now havemore independent, diversified 38 (choose) ofextracurricular activities to explore, andcan develop their interests and abilities, 39 opens up new horizons for them. To Yue Xin
51、yu, 40 third-grader in central Chinas Wuhan City, a notable changeis that her primary school classes now finish 41 (early) in the afternoon than before.“After class, we can opt for 42 (vary) interest-oriented classes and workshops,”theeight-year-old student said.Football, basketball, opera classes a
52、nd clay workshops, are available 43 lowergraders, while senior primary students have more alternatives,including 44 (program)and dance.A dance lover herself, Yue is eager to join the schools club 45 she becomes oldenough. She now takes off-campus Latin dance lessons in her spare time. Gliding on the
53、dance floor makes her feel relaxed and confident, she said.第三部分写作（共两节；满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假如你是李华，在今天的外教阅读课上，你做数学作业被外教老师John发现，没收了你的作业。请你给他写一封信，内容包括：l、表示歉意；2、说明原因；3、希望他谅解并作出保证。Dear John, Yours， Li Hua第二节（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，使之构成篇完整的短文。“Once there was a ship travelling on the tough sea and on t
54、he ship there was a pair ofcouple. All of a sudden, the ship met with an accident and the couple had no choice but torun to the lifeboat without delay. After reaching there, they realized that there was spaceonly for one person. At that very moment, the husband pushed his wife behind him andjumped o
55、nto the lifeboat himself, leaving his wife standing on the sinking ship, shoutingsomething desperately to her husband, eyes filled with tears.The teacher stopped her story-telling and asked her students, “Guys, guess what it wasthat she shouted.”Most students answered. “I hate you!”After listening t
56、o all this reply, the teacher glanced through the whole class again andnoticed that there was a boy sitting silently throughout. Then she asked him the samequestion.The boy answered, “I believe she would have shoutedTake care ofour child.”Listening to his remarks, the teacher was surprised and asked
57、 the boy doubtfully. “Haveyou heard ofthis story before? ”Shaking his head, the boy said softly and sadly, “No, I havent. But thats what my mother said to my father before she died of a deadly disease.”Moved and feeling sad, the teacher replied. “Your answer is absolutely right!”Then she continued,
58、“Lets take up the story. The ship sank eventually and the husbandwent home and brought up their daughter alone. Many years later after the death ofthe man,their daughter was tidying up all his belongings when she found his diary. In his diary shefound that when her parents were on the ship, her moth
59、er had already been diagnosed (诊断) with advanced illness and at the critical moment, the father rushed to the only chance ofsurvival.”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。In his diary, the man mentioned he wished to sink to the ocean with his wifebut for their daughter he had to live.The story was fin
60、ished and the class was silent.英语参考答案第一部分阅读（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） 1-3BAC 4-7 CBDA 8-11 CCAB 12-15 DDBA第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 16-20 BDGAE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） 21-25CBCBD 26-30 BACAD 31-35 ACDCC第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）36needed 37have taken 38choices 39which 40a41earlier 42various 43to 44progamming 45when第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）：Not available at the moment.第二节（满分25分）Not available at the moment.
