1、江西省赣州立德虔州高级中学2023-2024学年高三下学期第一次月考英语试题一、听力选择题1What is the weather like?ARainy.BSunny.CCloudy.2When will the next bus leave for the train station?AAt 8:20BAt8:30CAt 8:403What did the man lose?AA suitcase.BA pet.CLeathers.4Which film does Mike prefer?AThe horror film.BThe historical film.CThe science
2、fiction film.5Where does the conversation probably take place?AIn a cinema.BIn a library.CIn a restaurant.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6How did the man get to the house?AOn foot.BBy car.CBy train.7What did the man have when they stopped?ASome hot food.BA fresh egg.CA cold drink.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8What is the pro
3、bable relationship between the speakers?AClassmates.BBrother and sister.CTeacher and student.9How often does the boy go to the bookstore?AOnce a week.BTwice a week.COnce a month.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。10Where will the speakers live on the trip?AIn a tent.BIn a hotel.CIn a wood house.11What will Paula take
4、 for the trip to the mountains?ABedding.BSome food.CCleaning items.12What is the speakers attitude to the trip?AExpectant.BHesitant.CCritical.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13What is the woman doing?AReporting to her boss.BComplaining of her boredom.CApologizing to the man.14What is the man most probably?AA repor
5、ter.BA businessman.CA doctor.15What day is it today?AFriday.BSaturday.CSunday.16What can we learn about the man?AHe often quarrels with the woman.BHis life is always easy and interesting.CHe seems to understand the woman at last.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17What is the report about?AA storm.BA movie.CA village.
6、18How many houses were damaged altogether?A14B36C20019What were the farmer couple probably doing when hearing a loud noise?APreparing breakfast.BRepairing their house.CLooking for their children.20What was the old womans first reaction when her house began shaking?ACalling her husband.BTaking someth
7、ing out.CRushing out with her grandchildren.二、阅读理解We are thrilled to announce a piece of good news that Melody Fest 2024 will come to the town. It promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with fascinating performances, Melody Fest 2024 aims to bring together music enthusiasts from all walks of
8、 life to experience different music. Date: April 15. 2024Time: 7: 00 pmVenue: City Concert HallThe event will feature an exciting lineup of artists, including renowned bands, sole musicians and local talents. From ballads to rock, there will be something for everyone. Prepare to witness outstanding
9、vocal performances, instrumental skill and breathtaking stage presence. In addition to the live performances, we have arranged a variety of food stalls offering delicious snacks and drinks. We want to ensure that your entire experience at Melody Fest2024 is nothing short of extraordinary. To attend
10、this remarkable event, simply purchase your tickets online at or visit the City Concert Hall box office during business hours. Early bird tickets are available at a discounted price until March 28, so make sure to secure your spot soon. For more information and updates, please follow us on social me
11、dia and visit our website We cant wait to see you at Melody Fest 2024 and share this unforgettable musical experience together.21What is Melody Fest 2024?AA music event.BA sports game.CA writing contest.DAn art exhibition.22What will Melody Fest 2024 be like?ATense.BQuiet.CLively.DSignificant.23What
12、 should you pay special attention to if you want to buy the early bird tickets?AThe price.BThe deadline.CThe sales location.DThe purchase request.When 19-year-old Emily Bhatnagar from Maryland. USAfound her father had serious thyroid (甲状腺) cancer, her response was different than you might expect. To
13、 honor her father, who she also describes as her best friend, she decided to start a book drive called For Love and Buttercup, collecting books for kids with cancer. “It was an overnight idea.” she explained, “I posted a message on an app, asking my neighbors for used book donations. I was only expe
14、cting a few here and there, but the response was truly incredible and it was just the push I needed to coexist with my sorrow rather than letting it consume me.”“It was absolutely heartbreaking to watch my dad go through cancer and see him lose a little bit of himself each day, but the book drive al
15、lowed me to develop a newfound sense of purpose intertwined with a greater sense of compassion to help others in any form. I wanted to help kids. They have always held a soft spot in my heart,” she said. Using tips she earned from working at her parents bread shop. Emily has bought many books out of
16、 her own pocket. In addition, she received donations through her Internet wish list, which can be found in the biography of the book drives registered account. Emily and her older brother spent a whole summer driving around town, loading boxes of books into their car. She said. “It was a great honor
17、 to know that some people have carried the books for a long time, and they wanted to gift it to my cause.”The project has seen a huge success, with For Love and Buttercup donating over 15,000 books and being recognized by The Washington Post, Forbes, The Presidents Volunteer Service Award and Born T
18、his Way Foundation.24How did Emily feel about her neighbors reaction to her desire?ACurious and doubtful.BCalm but concerned.CUpset and discouraged.DAmazed but inspired.25What does the book drive mean to Emily?AAn opportunity to showcase her skills.BA great contribution to her achievements.CA way to
19、 bring care to children in need.DA platform to introduce her favorite books.26What can we know about Emilys father?AHe worked as a baker.BHe donated some books.CHe was fond of reading.DHe earned some tips.27Which word can best describe Emilys efforts?AMeaninglessBFruitful.CLittle-known.DConventional
20、.Safe Haven for Donkeys (驴) is providing sanctuary for rescued working donkeys in the El Saf region of Egypt. First established in 2000 to help thousands of working donkeys in Israel, the charity Safe Haven for Donkeys has begun working with an Egyptian partner organization, the Bridge Foundation, t
21、o provide care to the donkeys in the El Saf region of Egypt. Thousands of donkeys work in the brick kilns (窑) in Egypt, carrying 1.4 to 1.6 tonnes of bricks and moving at an intense pace to prevent unfired bricks from cracking in the heat. Due to lacking expert veterinary (兽医的) care, many of these a
22、nimals are suffering intense pain from harness wounds, beatings, hoof issues and parasitic diseases spread by flies. Now the cooperation between UK charity Safe Haven for Donkeys and Egyptian community development charity the Bridge Foundation is providing much-needed relief to these animals. The pr
23、oject includes a mobile veterinary clinic which treats common injuries and infections and trains the owners in how to best look after their donkeys. In a press release, Andy Foxcroft, CEO of Safe Haven for Donkeys, said, “Through our work in Israel, we came to know of millions of working animals in
24、Egypt without critical veterinary care. They were suffering a host of preventable and treatable painful conditions. Currently. no other animal welfare charity provides veterinary interventions in these particular kilns. So the skills of this charity are needed to treat sick and injured animals and p
25、rovide training for owners and local professionals (vets and farriers). The first year is vital as we hope to make a lasting impact by reducing the unnecessary suffering of working animals. which sadly, is all too common a feature in the brick kilns.”Safe Haven for Donkeys work, which helps about 10
26、,000 animals a year, is made possible by charitable donations that fund the treatment and training they offer. You can make a donation on its website.28What does the underlined word “sanctuary” in paragraph 1 mean?ATraining.BShelter.CInformation.DFood.29What is paragraph 3 mainly about?AThe donkeys
27、tough situations.BThe donkeys competitive life.CThe popularity of the donkeys.DThe contributions of the donkeys.30What can be included from Andy Foxcrofts words?AThe charity has made a lasting impact on Egypt.BThe owners of the brick kilns need more supportCThe charitys involvement in the affair is
28、essential.DThe workers in the brick kilns lack enough training.31Whats the authors purpose in writing the last paragraph?ATo raise more funds.BTo set up more charities.CTo focus on donkeys work.DTo explain animals treatment.Before smartphones and desktop computers existed, astronomers relied on tele
29、scopes, and in some cases, simply naked eyes for observing the night sky. With the digital revolution, tools that people use for navigation, communication and education are prime targets for astronomy apps and programs.There are dozens of apps for astronomy, as well as apps from most of the major sp
30、ace missions. Each one delivers up-to-date content for people interested in various missions. Whether someone is a stargazer or simply interested in whats going on “up there”, these digital assistants open up the cosmos (宇宙) for individual exploration. Many of the apps are free or have in-app purcha
31、ses to help users customize their experience. Mobile and desktop stargazing applications show observers the night sky at a given location on Earth. Since computers and mobiles have access to time, date, and location information, the programs and apps know where they are. Using databases of stars, pl
32、anets, and deep-sky objects, plus some chart-creation code, these programs can deliver an accurate digital chart. What the user has to do is look at the chart to know what is up in the sky. Digital star charts not only show an objects position, but also deliver information about the object itself, a
33、nd can animate the apparent motion of planets and the Sun over time. A quick search of app sites reveals a wealth of astronomy apps that work well on smartphones and tablets. There are also many programs on computers. Many of them can also be used to control a telescope, making them doubly useful fo
34、r sky observers. Nearly all the apps and programs are fairly easy for beginners to learn astronomy at their own pace. Apps such as StarMap 2 have many resources available for stargazers, even in the free edition. Customizations include adding new databases, telescope controls, and a unique series of
35、 tutorials for beginners, available to users with iOS devices. Another one, called Sky Map, is a favorite among Android users free of charge. Described as a “hand-held planetarium (天文馆) for your device”, it helps users identify stars, planets and more.32What can we learn from paragraph 2?AWe should
36、buy astronomy apps.BMany people like exploring space.CAstronauts have completed various missions.DAstronomy apps are suitable for many people.33What is mainly discussed in paragraph 3?AWhat astronomers need to do.BHow astronomy apps work.CThe benefit of using astronomy apps.DThe reason for designing
37、 astronomy apps.34Why are StarMap 2 and Sky Map mentioned?ATo express new arguments.BTo present different results.CTo give relevant examples.DTo explain common phenomena.35Which of the following may be the best title for the text?AAstronauts have improved their equipmentBSpace exploration is of grea
38、t significanceCWe should research astronomy appsDYou neednt bother to observe starsCharacter is how you live out what you believe to be true about life, people, and the world. 36 . Character strengths are positive qualities reflected in someones thoughts, feelings, and actions. We desire to have suc
39、h character strengths ourselves or find them in our friends, family, or others around us. 37 . It is really a collection of positive traits (特征). Positive character traits correspond to well-being, happiness, emotional and psychological health, work performance, and satisfaction. Attaining virtue an
40、d being fully self-aware require us to develop qualities including judgment, perspective, bravery, perseverance, self-regulation, gratitude, hope, humor, and spirituality. 38 . When facing a challenge, we reveal our character. Mandela was imprisoned for nearly three decades because of his efforts to
41、 oppose the South African government non-violently. However, he was able, upon his release, to have the wisdom, courage, humanity, and justice to shake hands with the prison guards who had kept him locked up for more than 27 years. 39 , but he didnt blame the guards for doing their jobs. “Good chara
42、cter is not formed in a week or a month,” wrote Greek philosopher Heraclitus. It is created little by little. 40 . Another quote from Nelson Mandela, “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” Its in choosing to get back up after weve fallen for
43、the first time or the 50th time that we strengthen our character.AHe had good characterBGood character is more than just one valueCPatience is needed to develop good characterDIt shows how you live and how you treat othersEHe hated the injustice that had put him in prisonFThese are among the charact
44、eristics of a strong personGCharacter changes over the course of our life experiences三、完形填空Gelje, a Sherpa, defied (顶住) death on Mount Qomolangma when he rescued a Malaysian climber who was stranded (滞留) alone on the worlds highest mountain. Undoubtedly, Sherpas are the 41 heroes of Mount Qomolangma
45、. Back in 1953 Edmund Hillary could not have reached the top without the 42 of a Sherpa. Today, Sherpas 43 to defy nature on this famous mountain. Recently, Gelje 44 a heroic rescue when a Malaysian climber came close to death. According to the Himalayan Database, Mount Qomolangma has 45 more than 3
46、10 lives since 1924. The Malaysian climber looked likely to join this 46 . Gelje was faced with a 47 : going on guiding his client to the mountains summit (山顶), or abandoning the 48 to save the stranded climber. For Gelje, it was a no-brainer. The climber had to be 49 . Gelje convinced his companion
47、 to abandon the summit 50 , strapped the climber to his back and carried him down 600 metres over the course of six hours. 51 , he was joined by another guide, who helped to carry the climber to base camp. “It is almost 52 to rescue climbers at that altitude,” Department of Tourism official Bigyan Koirala told Reuters. “It is a very rare 53 .” But Gelje battled against the 54 , and his heroic efforts paid off. The rescued climber, whose name was not released to the media, flew home after his
