1、甘肃省兰州市第五十五中学2023-2024学年高三上学期9月月考英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Everyone has their favourite Bond songs with the 007 movies offering so many different musical outings over the years from classic rock and pop to soul and even dance. Let us know in the comments.Golden Eye Tina TurnerGolden Eye (1995)Golden
2、Eye sees a cat-like Turner wandering about throughout its sound stage, flashing her claws where necessary. Its sweeping arrangement and sentimental brass (感伤的铜管乐) contribute to a powerful vocal performance. The strings are mixed with horns that sound like a passing train. This is effortless singing
3、from Turner and her amazing control is a joy to hear.Tomorrow Never Dies Sheryl CrowTomorrow Never Dies (1997)This rock/pop little number has always felt rather clear to the listeners. It is a bit Bond-aping (邦德式模仿) rather than creating something new all by itself, which is what it should ideally be
4、 aiming for. Crow gives it her all with her soft voice.You Know My Name Chris CornellCasino Royal (2006)Right from the brilliantly exciting intro, the whole track just sounds so strong, as if it was chiseled (镌刻) out of the very finest stone. A lot of this is down to Chris Cornells powerful and deep
5、ly rich voice. One of the greatest singers of his generation, he absolutely nails this track.Writings On The Wall Sam SmithSpectre (2015)The title theme that most people cant actually remember. By all accounts, Sam Smiths Writings On The Wall was written very quickly, and frankly, it shows. Far from
6、 being a terrible song, it just lacks basically everything that a Bond theme needs. Sure, it certainly feels empty.1Who gives an impression of joy to hear through his/her voice?ATina Turner.BSheryl Crow.CChris Cornell.DSam Smith.2How does the song Tomorrow Never Dies sound to the listeners?ASweet.BS
7、trong.CGentle.DTerrible.3Which song lacks a Bond theme according to the author?AGolden Eye.BTomorrow Never Dies.CYou Know My Name.DWritings On The Wall.First, I thought I was pregnant. Shortly after, I had a shooting pain in my stomach. Finally, I went to the emergency room and they said, “Listen, s
8、omething is wrong.” Then I was told I might lose my hair for my wedding due to the chemical treatment. When it came out, I just felt like I wanted to shave it. I didnt want to sit around and wait for my hair to fall out. I wanted to have control in a situation where I had zero control. This was the
9、one area I could have some sort of control. I went to a hair salon that day, and it was super emotional. I cried in the chair the whole time. I was terrified to see that my head looked like bald(秃头的). I didnt know whether it was going to be malformed or not and I couldnt help worrying whether there
10、was any unnatural part on it. I also have a mole(胎记)on my head that Ive always been really self-conscious about. Once I got home, I realized my head is extremely round and the mole wasnt that noticeable. Over time, I actually enjoyed being bald. I never had to do my hair. Getting ready was quick and
11、 easy. I just knew it was something I couldnt control, and I needed to accept it and learn to love myself in a new way. Even when I was first diagnosed(诊断), there was no way I was going to sit there and feel sorry for myself. I told myself, “Im gonna get up. Im gonna fight this thing. Im not going t
12、o lose. “I always said I would win. Looking at things in a positive way really helped me, so thats what I did with my bald head. I would say, “Yeah, this sucks, but at least I dont have to wash my hair. At least I dont have to dry it. At least I can get ready in five minutes. ” I always tried to put
13、 a positive spin on it.4Why did the author shave her head bald?ATo do chemical treatment.BTo save her from hairdressing.CTo get ready for her wedding.DTo avoid feeling uncontrollable.5What does the underlined word “malformed” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?AIll-treated.BBright-colored.CBadly-shaped.DW
14、ell-protected.6Which of the following can best describe the author?AStubborn but brave.BStrong and positive.CSensitive but friendly.DDelicate and negative.7What message is conveyed in the story?ALife is too precious to lose.BGod never closes all doors.CDetermination finds a way.DOptimism helps win b
15、attles.A broken heart. A sad ending to a love affair. Thats something most of us have experienced, or probably will. After all, its part of human life. But no question, the experience can be hard to get over.But research shows there are pathways through the heartache. Listening to sad music is a maj
16、or one. It can help you begin to feel joy and hopefulness about your life again. It can arouse (激发，唤醒) the desire (渴望) to connect with others. Sad music can help heal and uplift you from your broken heart. A recent study from Germany found the emotional influence of listening to sad music is an arou
17、sal of feelings of empathy (共情), and a desire for positive connection with others. That, itself, is psychologically healing. It draws you away from concentration on yourself, and possibly towards helping others in need of comfort.Another experiment, from the University of Kent, found that when peopl
18、e were experiencing sadness, listening to music that was “beautiful but sad” improved their mood. In fact, it did so when the person first consciously accept the situation causing their sadness, and then began listening to the sad music. That is, when they intended that the sad music might help, the
19、y found that it did.These findings link with other studies that show accepting your sad situation emotionally leads to healing and growth beyond it. It seems unbelievable but it does make sense. For example, research from Cornell University, published in Psychological Science, found that accepting d
20、iscomfort about a life experience or new situation, and viewing it as a step towards growth and change, encourages people to find a pathway through it, beyond it. As Churchill famously said, “If youre going through hell, keep going.” That discomfort points you towards creating a plan, a new action.
21、It fuels hope.8What can we learn from paragraph 3 and paragraph 4?ASad music can make people help others.BSad music can make sad people feel better.CSad music can make people believe in themselves.DSad music can make people concentrate on themselves.9What does Churchill advise us to do when experien
22、cing discomfort?AListen to a sad song.BAvoid unwise actions.CFind support from others.DFace the discomfort directly.10How does the author develop this text?ABy listing figures.BBy giving directions.CBy comparing examples. DBy presenting research findings.11Which is the best title for the text?AHow t
23、o Find Pathways through HeartachesBHow We React to A Broken Heart Matters a LotCWhat We Can Do to Overcome Discomfort in LifeDWhy Listening to Sad Music Heals Your Broken HeartPeople have different ways of dealing with waste paper, specifically used newspapers. Some put them in the recycling area, w
24、hile others keep them as wrappers (包装纸). While these are both good measures, a Japanese publishing company had a better idea for their end use.The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd. invented the “Green Newspaper”, which allows people to grow plants with it. This unique newspaper was published on Greenery
25、 Day, which is focused on environmental news and made of green paper with seeds placed into it. What makes it even more special is the ink (油墨) used to print words and photos, which is made from plants. The publisher advises readers to tear the used newspaper into small pieces and plant them in a co
26、ntainer with soil. They should water them, like they would do for any plant. Within a few weeks, the seeds will grow into plants.This brilliant concept was invented by Dentsu Inc., one of Japans most famous advertising agencies, which works with the publishing company on the initiative (倡议). The pub
27、lishers belief is environmental sustainability (持续性). As its mission statement says, “The Mainichi doesnt take action only through information, but also by solving global issues.” With joint efforts, this initiative has reached the corners of Japan and sold around millions of copies daily. Other suc
28、h initiatives producing plantable paper are also seen in India and the US.About 95 million trees are lost for producing newspapers every year. The Internet, the number of whose users stands for 62.5 percent of the population worldwide, has influenced how people read news and the print readership has
29、 dropped greatly. However, the reinvention and reimagination of this newspaper will bring about a change in the publishing industry as well as having an environmental influence.12What do we know about the “Green Newspaper”?AIt uses high-tech materials.BIt provides energy for seeds.CIts printed with
30、plant-based ink.DIts published to celebrate Greenery Day.13What message does the publishers mission statement convey?AIts easier said than done.BEverything comes to him who waits.CMany hands make light work.DActions speak louder than words.14Whats the authors attitude to the “Green Newspaper”?ADoubt
31、ful.BSupportive.CIndifferent.DNegative.15What can we learn from the last paragraph?AAbout 59 million trees are lost for producing newspapers.BThe Internet has changed the way people read news totally.CThe popularity of the Internet leads to the fall of the print readership.DThe “Green Newspaper” wil
32、l encourage more people to protect the environment.二、七选五How to Show RespectWhether youre talking to your best friend or a stranger, respecting them shows that youre kind and considerate. Here are some easy ways to show respect in your life.Listen to others.Practice active listening to show you respe
33、ct others. 16 Nod your head and ask follow-up questions to stay focused in the conversation. Even if you disagree, try to consider the point of view before responding.Confirm (肯定) peoples opinions.When youre talking to someone, confirm their opinions in your own words. You can also mention their ach
34、ievements to let them know you see how hard theyve worked. You could say something like, “What you just said was really cool. 17 ” Or, “I can tell youve worked super hard to get your business off the ground.”Apologize when youre in the wrong.It shows a great deal of maturity (成熟). If you mess up, a
35、simple “Im sorry” goes a long way. Try not to make excuses for yourself. 18 For example, if you forgot a deadline, you could say, “Im really sorry. Ill be setting reminders so this doesnt happen again.” 19 Stick to your word. If you commit (承诺) to an event or make plans with someone, come through on
36、 your end of the deal. Being reliable shows respect for peoples time. Have your materials in order and complete all the necessary work ahead of time. 20 It can be tough at first, but its better to be honest.ADo what you say youll do.BJust say no if you cant commit.CWait to talk instead of merely lis
37、tening.DI can tell youve thought a lot about this topic.EWatch and be quiet when someone else is talking.FExcuses are useless if you want to correct your mistakes.GIt might also be helpful to have a plan to avoid such mistakes again.三、完形填空My son Nile has left for university. Even Mother seldom 21 no
38、w that her grandchild is no longer around. My home has become so 22 in less than one month.As a concerned mother who had little to do, I 23 Nile whenever I could. At first it was through emails. Occasionally I 24 the page of the university to learn about Niles campus life, and was filled with 25 to
39、see his greetings: “Hi, Mum! So youre on the net as well!” Since then Ive been visiting the website regularly hoping to 26 my child.Recently, our communicating way had another 27 . Nile sent me all kinds of articles through instant messaging: novel, modern, funny. I read them 28 , like a well-behave
40、d pupil. Meanwhile, I had 29 feelings about that. The kid was 30 to learn something from me not that long ago, but he now becomes my teacher! After 31 , I responded with the following email: “Thank you, my son, for all interesting articles, though I feel confused about the change of our 32 . Despite
41、 that, Ill take it as a loving sons 33 of his mother. He must be thinking his mother is still young and 34 enough to accept new things. That makes me feel proud.” Now in this way we share ideas, with the instant messages 35 each other.21AcaresBleavesCworksDappears22AdistantBquietCdirtyDwarm23Acontac
42、tedBvisitedChelpedDmissed24Aturned downBspoke ofClooked throughDchecked on25AcuriosityBsurpriseCadmirationDsatisfaction26AencourageBimpressCencounterDmonitor27AbreakthroughBshiftCmeaningDresult28AobjectivelyBprivatelyCcarefullyDrepeatedly29AstrongBwonderfulCfamiliarDmixed30AsupposedBbelievedCnoticed
43、Dallowed31AnegotiatingBconsideringCsharingDagreeing32AhobbiesBgoalsCattitudesDroles33AdescriptionBinstructionCexpectationDintroduction34AflexibleBenergeticCknowledgeableDconfident35ApersuadingBfreeingCremindingDcomforting四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。China International Culture Assoc
44、iation, a key sponsor of “Happy Chinese New Year”, called for rabbit-themed mascot (吉祥物) design for the Year of the Rabbit, 36 started on Jan. 22, 2023, according to the traditional Chinese calendar.The 37 (collect) design went through four stages of evaluation, and the winner was told at the end of
45、 2022. “Happy Chinese New Year” is known for 38 series of cultural activities held in numerous countries 39 (introduce) the lunar New Year culture and bring the joys of Chinese New Year to everybody throughout the world. The Year of the Rabbit is considered as one of the 40 (lucky) signs of the Chin
46、ese Zodiac (生肖). It is traditional Chinese 41 (believe) that the Chinese Rabbit will live a long, peaceful life filled with beauty and love.The design competition 42 (hold) for the first time to create a memorable and 43 (cultural) fresh experience for the globe. The interested 44 (party) could check out details and know more information at the official website 45 the competition.五、邀请信46假如你是李华，你有两张关于中国传统文化讲座的门票。在你校就读的交换生Jerry对中国文化很感兴趣。请你写一封电子邮件邀请他去听讲座。内容包括：1. 发出邀请2. 讲座介绍3. 表达愿望注意：1. 词数100左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Jerry，_
