1、江西省九江市武宁县武宁尚美中学2024-2025学年高三上学期9月月考英语试题一、听力选择题1When do the business hours begin?AAt 8:00 a.m.BAt 8:30 a.m.CAt 9:00 a.m.2What are the speakers mainly talking about?ADavids habit.BDavids hobby.CDavids height.3Whats the womans impression of Prof. Sheltons class?AIts easy to feel sleepy.BShe didnt like
2、it.CIts difficult to feel sleepy.4What does Julia study at college?AEngineering.BFashion design.CComputer programming.5Where is Mrs. Black now?AIn her office.BIn a bank.CIn Marks office.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6What has the man been busy doing recently?APreparing for a test.BTeaching in a college.CVisiting
3、 America.7Where is Jennys father?AIn America.BIn a hospital.CAt home.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8What is the relationship between the speakers?AFriends.BFamilies.CShop owner and customer.9When will the woman try the dresses on?AOn Friday.BOn Saturday.COn Sunday.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。10How does the girl feel when s
4、he does her homework?ATired.BExcited.CInterested.11Whats the girls problem?AShe eats too much.BShe is too fat.CShe cant run.12What does the man advise the girl to do?ADo calorie-counting.BDo more exercise.CGet more rest.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13Where is the reception desk?AOn the first floor.BOn the secon
5、d floor.COn the third floor.14How does the woman come here?ABy taxi.BBy bus.CBy car.15What does the woman feel about the prices of the duty-free foods?AThey are much cheaper.BThey are a little higher.CThey are too expensive.16What will the woman do next?ACheck out.BPick up her children.CBuy some oth
6、er food.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17When will the exhibition start?AOn November 9.BOn November 15.COn November 16.18What will be on display?AOil paintings.BPencil paintings.CComics.19Who do Lowrys works mainly show?AFamous people.BYoung people.COrdinary people.20What should the students do before going to the
7、exhibition?ABook tickets on the Internet.BGain some art knowledge.CGet tickets at the front desk.二、阅读理解Flower-filled day trips from LondonMottisfont. Hampshire Everything at Mottisfont is quite literally coming up roses. It is a world-famous rose garden that comes to life from June, with thousands o
8、f varieties on display, from pre-1900 old-fashioned blooms to delicate Chinese tea roses, so head there in summer to catch them in the act. Getting there: 2hr drive from London. Or 1hr 51min train from Waterloo to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station via Southampton. Charles Darwins Home, Down House,
9、Kent Down House was once home to Charles Darwin. Darwin developed many of his groundbreaking ideas in his own back garden, also known as his outdoor laboratory. Some of Darwins most famous theories came from discoveries around the reproduction of plants, and you can even visit his beloved blue glass
10、house.Getting there: 1hr 20min drive from London. Or 16min train from London Bridge to Orpington, then bus. Pashley Manor Gardens, East Sussex If youre looking for a typical English country garden, look no further than Pashley. It holds special flower events through the seasons to celebrate whicheve
11、r flower is in abundance. Stop in for its Tulip Festival in spring, Special Rose Week in June or Dahlia Days in late summer. Getting there: 1hr 30min drive from London. Or 1hr 15min train from Charing Cross to Etchingham station, then taxi. Sissinghurst Castle Garden The gardens at Sissinghurst, pla
12、nted by poet Vita Sackville. West way back when, are the stuff of poetry. Quite literally. The gardens are arranged by colour: the cottage garden in reds and yellows, the purple border with its mix of blues and pinks and the white garden with gladioli, dahlias and anemones in you guessed it white.Ge
13、tting there: 1hr 30min drive from London. Or 1hr train from Charing Cross to Staplehurst, then bus.21How is Mottisfont different from the other three gardens?AIt is very old.BIt is owned by a Chinese.CThere are roses on display.DIt takes more time to get there.22Which would you choose for a visit if
14、 you are a science lover?AMottisfont.BDown House.CPashley Manor Gardens.DSissinghurst Castle Garden.23What is the feature of Sissinghurst Castle Garden?AIt changes with seasons.BIt is full of colourful plants.CIt is divided by different colours.DIt is a mix of different flowers.In Cedars, Pennsylvan
15、ia, a cafe is giving disabled people with different abilities and their families a safe and inclusive space to shine. Created in 2022, the cafe was a response to the need in the community for programs that would enable youth with special needs to develop social and professional skills in a safe envi
16、ronment.The cafe was the idea of Pennsylvania mom Maureen Stanko, a teacher, fitness instructor, and musician, who was concerned about her son Nick, who has autism (孤独症) and food allergies, and what he would be able to do after graduation. In Pennsylvania, students with disabilities can stay in scho
17、ol until age 22, but worrying about Nicks future is what keeps Stanko up at night.Stanko was so worried that she spoke to Nicks therapist, Tyler Kammerle, who had dreamed about opening a restaurant to employ people with disabilities. The two worked together to make this a reality. Two years later, t
18、he So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe was born. It employed 63 people and 80 percent of them have some form of disability.The cafe is more than just a space to work; its also a place for people with disabilities and their families to dine. “Wed never even taken Nick to a restaurant before because we wou
19、ldnt spend all this money to eat out to be completely stressed out,” Stanko said. “This cafe has taught Nick how to sit in a restaurant. And now we have a place to go, where if he stands up and starts hopping or clapping, nobody cares.”The inclusive cafe has made a real difference in peoples lives.
20、One of the staff, Lauren Oppelts, who is hearing impaired, said, “If you told me two years ago that I would be a server, I wouldnt believe you. But now I have gained so much self-confidence. A lot of employees here have changed so much; its just mind-blowing.”24Why did Stanko and Tyler Kammerle esta
21、blish the cafe?ATo serve people with various abilities.BTo provide a place for family occasions.CTo instruct graduates in professional skills.DTo offer employment to youth with special needs.25What was Stankos concern about taking Nick to a restaurant?AThe cost of dining out.BThe noisy customers in
22、restaurants.CThe lack of an inclusive environment.DThe food allergies Nick is suffering from.26How has working at the cafe affected Lauren Oppelts?AShe has taken to socializing.BShe has grown more positive.CShe has become experienced in cooking.DShe has recovered from her hearing disability.27Which
23、of the following best describes Stanko?ACaring and responsible.BAmbitious and devoted.CDetermined and sensitive.DTough and reliable.Hundreds of emperor penguin chicks jumped off a 15- meter cliff (悬崖), as high as a five- story building. This scene was captured by drones in January at Atka Bay, Antar
24、ctica, and was put out recently in a documentary series called Secrets of the Penguins.This jump seems brave but could be lethal to these young penguins.According to National Geographic, emperor penguins usually raise their chicks on sea ice platforms. Not long after they turn 5 months old, the chic
25、ks have to begin their first swim in the ocean to hunt for themselves. Normally, they just need to jump from the sea ice, which is less than a meter high.However, he fast- melting ice in Antarctica changes the situation. The Antarctic summer sea ice has decreased sharply since 2016, reported the BBC
26、 in February 2023, the total area of sea ice reached a record low of 1.91 million square kilometers.Emperors depend on sea ice for their breeding cycle, its the stable platform they use to bring up their young. Peter Fretwell from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), told the BBC If the ice platform
27、melts or breaks apart before they could swim, they are more likely to drown or freeze to death. For this reason emperor penguins are now choosing to raise their babies on the ice shelf, which is firmly attached to the land. Therefore, chicks must face the challenge of jumping off a high cliff.“When
28、the chicks get to this cliff face, theyre like. This does not look like a fun jump, but I guess Im gonna have to go,” Michelle LaRue, a scientist at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, told National Geographic.“Alarmingly, the decline in the ice has caused thousands of emperor penguin chicks
29、to the in West Antarctica in 2022. The continuing decline of sea ice may force more emperors to make their nests on ice shelves, ” said Fretwell. “Its heartbreaking to think that the whole species may be gone if climate change continues on the path that its on at the moment,” he added.28What does th
30、e underlined word “lethal” in paragraph 2 most probably mean?ADeadly.BPleasant.CUnusual.DBoring.29Why do emperor penguin chicks jump off cliffs?AThey want to travel across the ocean.BThey are trying to escape predators.CThey are celebrating getting their adult feathers.DThey have no other way to ent
31、er the water to hunt.30What factor is leading to emperor penguins raising their young on ice shelves?ADeclining sea levels.BThe rapid melting of sea ice.CMore available food for the chicks.DBigger size of ice shelves.31What is the main concern Fretwell expressed- regarding emperor penguins?AThe shor
32、ter breeding cycle.BTheir ability to hunt for themselves.CThe potential extinction of the species.DTheir increased dependence on sea ice.A global study comparing 2,062 birds finds that in highly variable environments birds tend to have either larger or smaller brains relative to their body size, but
33、 birds with smaller brains tend to use ecological strategies that are not available to big-brained ones. The fact is that there are a great many species that do quite well with small brains.Previous studies had found general trends toward larger relative brain sizes at higher latitudes (纬度) where co
34、nditions are more variable. This new study is different because it looks at the full distribution of brain sizes across environments, allowing the researchers to test whether different sizes are over-or under-represented. They found that at higher latitudes, some bird brains are significantly more l
35、ikely to be relatively smaller compared to body size.“In Alaska, the ptarmigan (雷鸟) might be a typical example of the small-brained species. Lovable though it is, its not exactly known for its smarts. The ptarmigan can, however, feed on branches and willow leaves.” said Trevor Fristoe, first author
36、of the study from Washington University.“We find that small-brained species in these environments employ strategies that are unachievable with a large brain. These species are able to live on readily available but difficult to digest resources such as needles of conifers (针叶树) or even branches. Thes
37、e foods can be found even during extreme winter conditions, but they are fibrous and require a large gut (肠道) to digest,” Fristoe said.“ Gut tissue, like brain tissue, is energetically demanding, and limited budgets mean that it is challenging to maintain a lot of both.”“Brains are not evolving sepa
38、rately they are part of a broader suite of adaptation s that help creatures succeed in their lives,” said Carlos Botero, assistant professor of biology and co- author of the study.“ Biologists, ourselves included, have historically believed that environmental variability drives the expansion of brai
39、n size. But when we take a broader view, we realize that other strategies also work and remarkably, the alternative here involves making a brain actually smaller!”32How does Fristoes research differ from previous studies?AIt reveals birds evolving processes.BIt arrives at a conflicting conclusion.CI
40、t focuses on birds with smaller brains.DIt covers a wider range of brain sizes.33What do we know about the ptarmigan?AIt has a changeable feeding habit.BIt is considered fairly intelligent.CIt has an extremely large body size.DIt has a powerful digesting system.34What does Botero think of smaller br
41、ains?AThey are a result of limited budgets.BThey are an effective survival strategy.CThey are not for variable environments.DThey are typical of independent evolution.35What can be a suitable title for the text?ABig Brains or Big Guts. Choose OneBEvolution of Brain Size in BirdsCBig Brains: Adapt to
42、 Higher LatitudesDThe Smaller the Brain, the Smarter the BirdFor many of us, pets are an important part of our family. 36 Here are four things you should do to make sure your pet is ready for air travel.Make sure your pet is vaccinated. 37 But almost every destination requires pets like dogs and cat
43、s to have a vaccination. And the vaccination must usually be within less than a year. Be sure to talk to your vet about what other vaccinations your pet might need for your destination. Find out if your pet needs to be microchipped. Many places require pet dogs and cats to be microchipped. The chip
44、is about the size of a grain of rice, and is placed under the skin between the animals shoulders. 38 Get your pet comfortable with their carrier. Your pet will probably have to travel in a box or carrier while in the air. You should get them used to this environment before you fly, putting them in i
45、t regularly. 39 Try putting the carrier in your car to get your pet used to the feeling of traveling in it. 40 So they dont need to go to the bathroom too much, pet product company Chewy recommends not feeding your dog or cat for 4 6 hours before flying. This will also help make them less likely to
46、throw up if they get motion sickness.AAvoid feeding your pet before flying.BFind ways to keep your pets off sickness.CEvery country has its own rules for visiting animals.DThus give them time to fall asleep there if possible.EAnd we certainly dont want to leave them behind when travelling.FIt isnt e
47、asy for pets to get used to their new environment in the air.GIf your pet gets lost, this microchip can be scanned to find your contact information.三、完形填空I went out to dinner at a chain restaurant. Im blind but I didnt want to trouble anyone. Out of 41 , my walking stick was beside my right hand. The restaurant had braille (盲文) menus most chains do so I 42 asked for one.I was truly amazed by the thoughtful 43 given to me. The waitress took my hand and guided me to sit at the table. Then she got everything for me, and 44 while I re
