渝北中学2023-2024 学年度（下）高三2 月月考质量监测
英语试题
（全卷共四个大题，总分 150 分，考试时长 120 分钟）
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如
需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡
上，写在试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将
试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5分）
听下面5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个
选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小
题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. 19.15 B.9.18 C.9.15
答案是 C。
1. Who is on the right of the picture?
A. Uncle Pete. B. Auntie Joan. C. Cousin Joe.
2. What will the man do next?
A. Read a book.
B. Hold the woman’s bag.
C. Give something back to the little girl’s mother.
3. How many kinds of vegetables did the man have yesterday?
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.
4. What might be the main reason for the woman’s sleep problem?
A. A health issue. B. Energy drinks. C. Exam stress.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a phone store. B. In a computer store. C. In a grocery store.
第二节 （共 15 题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的
A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读
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各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对
话或独白读两遍。
听第6 段材料，回答第6、7 题。
6. What did the man forget to take to York?
A. A scarf. B. A coat. C. Gloves.
7. Which place did the man like best in York?
A. York Castle Museum.
B. The Shambles.
C. The old wall.
听第7 段材料，回答第8至 10 题。
8. Why is the woman disappointed?
A. She lost a swimming race.
B. She failed a swimming class.
C. She missed the swimming test.
9. What is the woman training to become?
A. A lifeguard.
B. An instructor.
C. A professional swimmer.
10. What is the man’s advice?
A. To try harder.
B. To consider giving up.
C. To forget about her worries.
听第8 段材料，回答第 11至 13 题。
11. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Cousins. B. Classmates. C. Mother and son.
12. Which does the woman consider is the safest form of transport?
A. The car. B. The motorbike. C. The electric bike.
13. What does the man want to do?
A. Make his own decisions.
B. Pay the bills for his family.
C. Live with his parents.
听第9 段材料，回答第 14至 17 题。
14. How many of her favorite author’s books has the woman read?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
15. What does the woman like most about the author?
A. He is funny. B. He is wise. C. He is exciting.
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16. Where does the man say the woman should look for books?
A. At bookshops. B. On the Internet. C. In libraries.
17. What kind of book will the woman read next?
A. Fiction. B. History. C. Biography.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18至 20 题。
18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. A nice old lady.
B. A brave old couple.
C. An interesting young girl.
19. What does the speaker like most about the old people?
A. Their humor. B. Their kindness. C. Their wisdom.
20. How did the speaker save the lady?
A. By pushing open the door.
B. By making a phone call.
C. By smashing the window.
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A
Here’re some of the excellent inventions in 2023. Which one do you like
most?
Whiter Paint
The paint on a white building reflects 80 to 90% of the sunlight that strikes it.
The rest of the light warms the surrounding area, raising air-conditioning bills. But
the Whiter Paint is made of chemicals that better reflect UV rays. It reflects up to
98% of the sunlight, which could reduce AC use by 40%. “The heat is reflected
into deep space,” says Xiulin Ruan, who led the Purdue University team that
created the paint.
Duolingo app
Now you can take music lessons on a smartphone, using this app, which uses
an on-screen piano to teach basics such as harmony and beat. You learn by
interacting with more than 200 popular pieces of music. Just match sounds to notes
and play along. “You don’t need natural talent to learn music,” says Karen Chow,
who’s a learning scientist at Duolingo.
Model A
Model A, developed by Alef Aeronautics, is a two-seat all-electric vehicle
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with a flight range of 110 miles. And it looks as if it were made to be parked in a
garage. In July, 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration gave Alef permission to
take the vehicle on test flights. The company hopes to deliver the first Model A by
2026.
Moonwalkers
They’re actually battery-powered shoes with wheels. They let you walk
normally—just faster and more easily. Moonwalkers, made by Shift Robotics, use
AI to sense when you’re speeding up or slowing down, and adjust themselves
accordingly. With it, you can walk at speeds up to seven miles per hour.
21．What is special about Whiter Paint?
A．It powers air conditioners. B．It warms our buildings.
C．It absorbs more sunlight. D．It makes us feel cooler.
22．Which one is being tested?
A．Duolingo app. B．Whiter Paint.
C．Moonwalkers. D．Model A．
23．What do the listed inventions have in common?
A．They can help us live an easier life.
B．They are supported by AI technology.
C．They are favored by the disabled.
D．They were created by college teams.
B
Eradajere Oleita thinks she may have a partial solution to two of her country’s
problems: garbage and poverty. It’s called the Chip Bag Project. The 26-year-old
student and environmentalist from Detroit is asking a favor of local snack lovers:
Rather than throw your empty chip bags into the trash, donate them so she can turn
them into sleeping bags for the homeless.
Chip eaters drop off their empty bags from Doritos, Lays, and other favorites
at two locations in Detroit: a print shop and a clothing store, where Oleita and her
volunteer helpers collect them. After they clean the chip bags in soapy hot water,
they slice them open, lay them flat, and iron them together. They use padding (衬
垫) and liners (衬里) from old coats to line the insides.
It takes about four hours to sew a sleeping bag, and each takes around 150 to
300 chip bags, depending on whether they’re single-serve or family size. The result
is a sleeping bag that is “waterproof, lightweight, and easy to carry around”, Oleita
told the Detroit News.
Since its start in 2020, the Chip Bag Project has collected more than 800,000
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chip bags and, as of last December, created 110 sleeping bags. Sure, it would be
simpler to raise the money to buy new sleeping bags. But that’s only half the goal
for Oleita—whose family moved to the United States from Nigeria a decade ago
with the hope of attaining a better life —and her fellow volunteers. “We are
devoted to making an impact not only socially, but environmentally,” she says.
And, of course, there’s the symbolism of rescuing bags that would otherwise
land in the trash and using them to help the homeless. It’s a powerful reminder that
environmental problem and poverty often go hand in hand. As Oleita told
hourdetroit. com: “I think it’s time to show connections between all of these
issues.”
24．What did Oleita ask the snack lovers to do with their empty chip bags?
A．To turn them into sleeping bags.
B．To give them away to her.
C．To donate them to the homeless directly.
D．To throw them into the trash.
25．Which of the following is true about the sleeping bags?
A．They can be different in size.
B．They can be made with ease.
C．They are made by machines in the workshop.
D．They are far from overweight.
26．What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?
A．Poverty results from environmental problems.
B．Oleita started the project mainly to raise money.
C．The aim of the project is more than social issues.
D．Oleita’s project made 110 sleeping bags per month.
27．Which words can best describe Oleita?
A．Talented and social.
B．Responsible and creative.
C．Selfless and modest.
D．Hardworking and loyal.
C
Have you ever seen your cat or dog eating grass? They do so because it can
help their digestion, and many wild species use natural substances to prevent and
control diseases. This is called “zoo pharmacognosy” or, more commonly, animal
self-medication.
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Scientists have discovered that tamarin monkeys use a specific tree resin (树
脂) as medicine. In the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, scientists followed several groups
of them to collect data. During one of these daily studies, tamarin monkeys were
observed rubbing their bodies on the trunk of a tree. At first, researchers thought
that they were marking their territory, a common behaviour in this species.
Botanical experts later confirmed that the tree was a species of cabreuva, which is
well known for its medical properties.
Researchers decided to place camera-traps in different sites at the foot of the
tree to record future visits by tamarin monkeys. The records surprisingly showed
that many animals living in the forest visited it. Totally, ten species were observed.
For many of them, it was the first time that behaviors similar to self-medication had
been observed. More surprisingly, one species spread resin on each other’s fur in
pairs. In general, the species seemed to specifically visit the tree to acquire the resin
and seemingly benefit from it, either healing their wounds or fighting back
parasites (寄生虫).
While further studies are needed to identify the properties of the resin and thus
confirm that this is indeed self-medication, the use of it suggests that cabreuva
represents a common and universal drugstore for the residents of the Brazilian
Atlantic Forest. It is likely to be a valuable resource helping the species maintain
their magnitude by improving their health.
This discovery could have an important protection influence, as the
disappearance of some trees could potentially affect the survival of some animals.
28．Why do tamarin monkeys rub themselves against the tree?
A．They would like to digest what they eat.
B．They are trying to cure diseases.
C．They are attracting companions’ attention.
D．They feel like occupying the land.
29．What do researchers find through camera-traps?
A．Animals can help each other clean the fur.
B．Many animals copy monkeys’ behaviors.
C．Resin can be used as medicine for some animals
D．The cabreduva is the habitat of tamarin monkeys.
30．What does the underlined word “magnitude” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．Characteristics. B．Populations.
C．Flexibilities. D．Similarities.
31．What is the possible significance of the discovery?
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A．Increasing the production of resin.
B．Promoting evolution of creatures.
C．Motivating the study of monkeys’ diet.
D． Contributing to forest conservation.
D
One of the biggest challenges that traditional educators face is how to unlock
students’ love of learning. Once students overcome their fear or unwillingness, they
will be on the track of becoming motivated learners.
In order to help students discover the joy in learning, some teachers are
turning to a simple but effective strategy called gamification-using game-related
elements such as activities and rewards to promote students’ engagement in class.
With an origin in educational psychology, this approach is designed to reach
students by making the learning process funny and interesting.
What’s more, researches show that gamification can also make assignments
less stressful. Without too much pressure, students will associate learning with
curiosity and joy. Accordingly, they feel like continuing the journey because
positive feelings have boosted their confidence.
But like any other strategies, gamification has its drawbacks when used
incorrectly. It is very likely that some students only focus on winning rewards but
have no interest in understanding concepts or learning new skills--exactly the
opposite of the desired outcome. To avoid this, teachers can help prevent students
from becoming wrongly motivated by choosing suitable rewards. Instead of class
parties or snacks, try rewards that help students develop a passion for academic
subjects.
For example, have students earn points towards a class field trip by behaving
and doing their assignments, or pair subjects that a student dislikes with fun books
or activities to encourage motivation. That way, they associate fun with reading,
math, or other skills. More examples include competing on a leader-board, holding
a talent show, or playing other team-building games. All activities and rewards
need to be carefully selected and well arranged.
If you’re having a hard time getting your class interested in learning, talk with
them together or individually about what motivates them and include it into your
student engagement strategies.
32．What can we learn about gamification from the first two paragraphs?
A．It advocates a traditional teaching style.
B．It improves students' critical thinking.
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C．It promotes the use of video games in class.
D．It motivates students to be active learners.
33．What is the author's attitude to the application of gamification?
A．Worried. B． Favorable. C．Objective. D． Doubtful.
34．How should teachers avoid the drawbacks of gamification?
A．Associate learning process with assignments.
B．Set learning goals for different students.
C．Select suitable rewards for teaching activities.
D．Encourage teamwork by holding class parties.
35．What is the text mainly about?
A．The future influences of gamification.
B．The analysis of a teaching strategy.
C．Recent research on education system.
D．A discovery about motivating learners.
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。
Benefits of Personality Tests
Can identifying one’s personality type using the MBTI and other personality
assessments really help? They may. 36
Better understand others
After taking a personality test and seeing our results, we can gain a better
understanding of all the different perceptions and reactions that others might have
to the same situation. 37 . No personality type is “better” than any other
— just different. Each perspective brings something new and interesting to the
table.
Identify our likes and dislikes
Maybe we’ve always hated talking on the phone but never really understood
why. 38 . By using personality tests like the MBTI, we can learn more
about where we lie on the extroversion/introversion and thinking/feeling continuum
(连续性). This helps us better understand why we prefer certain things and dislike
others.
39 .
Learning more about our personality type can also help us discover new ways
to approach challenges. Knowing what might work best for our personality type
can give us new ideas on how to solve problems, deal with stress, cope with
conflict, and manage our work habits.
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Recognize our strengths and weaknesses
Knowing what we are good at can be important in a wide variety of situations,
whether we are picking a college major or thinking about running for a seat on our
local school board. For example, if we know that we are an ISTJ (introverted,
sensing, thinking, and judging) on the MBTI, we might recognize that certain
aspects of our personality might qualify as strengths in some situations and
weaknesses in others. 40 , it can sometimes trip us up in situations where
we need to let other people take control.
A．Know which situations are ideal for us
B．Hold on to ideas about who we are
C．While they reveal truth that showcases different aspects of personality
D．Here’s an overview of the many benefits of personality tests
E．This is important because we all have different ways of seeing and interacting
with the world
F．While our organizational skills and carefulness can be a major strength in our
work
G．Or perhaps we’ve always needed much time to think about a problem before
making a decision
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 30分）
第一节 完型填空 （共 15 小题；每小题1 分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出可
以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
One day, I was standing on the boat when a very large female leopard seal
swam by. I put on my diving gear and got my camera. I was 41 . My
mouth was dry. At first, I couldn’t even move. But I knew it was time to 42
this mysterious creature.
I jumped into the freezing water. Immediately, the seal swam toward me. Then
she put my entire camera—and much of my 43 — into her mouth.
Although the seal was putting me at risk, I tried not to 44 any fear. After
a few seconds, she let go of my head. She 45 me a few more times and
swam away. Then she 46 with a live penguin. She even tried to show
me how to 47 it. She tried to push the penguin into my camera — she
thought the camera was my 48 ! The seal thought I was just another large
animal, and she was trying to 49 me, I realized.
By now, she didn’t seem very 50 . She stayed by me for four days.
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One time, she noticed another leopard seal 51 behind me. She made a
deep, threatening sound and 52 the other seal away.
Those four days were the most incredible experience I ever had as a wildlife
53 . I got some amazing pictures. I also learned that animals do not always
behave the way we 54 . My relationship with this powerful and 55
animal will stay with me forever.
41．A．amused B．enthusiastic C．cautious D．frightened
42．A．approach B．rescue C．treat D．hunt
43．A．leg B．head C．body D．neck
44．A．feel B．arouse C．reveal D．overcome
45．A．attacked B．threatened C．disturbed D．confused
46．A．disappeared B．communicated C．returned D．competed
47．A．digest B．eat C．seize D．injure
48．A．mouth B．eyes C．nose D．stomach
49．A．discipline B．adopt C．observe D．feed
50．A．powerful B．dangerous C．sensitive D．gentle
51．A．come acrossB．come back C．come over D．come up
52．A．drove B．directed C．took D．waved
53．A．manager B．painter C．advocate D．photographer
54．A．demand B．work C．expect D．react
55．A．intelligent B．accessible C．primitive D．anxious
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。
Long Chenchen, the mascot for China’s upcoming Dragon Spring Festival
Gala, 56 (release) recently, with a lot of design details showing the
aesthetics of Chinese cultural elements.
57 (celebrate) the year 2024, “Long Chenchen” has been designed as a
cute yet lively dragon, colored orange and red and with a pair of doll eyes. The
58 (seem) cute-looking dragon takes inspiration from Chinese archaeological
discoveries. The design of its nose was inspired by a dragon-shaped jade item that
was discovered in the Erlitou Ruins, 59 major site in Luoyang, Central
China’s Henan province that witnessed the rise and fall of the Xia and Shang
dynasties. The fire shape pattern on its shoulder was inspired by a bronze piece
with cloud patterns dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period, 60
multiple materials appeared and social changes were underway.
61 receiving many likes, the mascot has also sparked criticism. Some
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