江苏省扬州中学2023-2024 学年度第一学期高三阶段检测
英 语 2024.1
本试卷分四个部分。满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
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。
1. What will the woman do next?
A. Attend a meeting. B. Pick up the man's client. C. Send the man to his office.
2. What does the man think of the campus?
A. It’s beautiful. B. It's a Greek campus. C. It’s an ancient
campus.
3. What is the woman?
A. A salesperson. B. A hotel clerk. C. A waitress.
4. What type of book is the woman reading?
A. Science fiction. B. Horror fiction. C. Romantic fiction.
5. When will the man probably meet Dr. Banks?
A. At 8:20. B. At 8:50. C. At 9:20.
第二节(共 15 小题；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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读
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 does the woman probably want the man to do?
A. Do some cleaning. B. Be careful in his job. C. Take out the trash in turn.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Manager and new worker.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 到 10 题。
8. Which is a superfood according to the man?
A. Yogurt. B. Noodles. C. Rice.
9. Why are superfoods healthy?
A. Because they cure some terrible diseases.
B. Because they fight against some cancers.
C. Because they reduce the risks of some diseases.
10. Which food will the woman be adding to their family diet?
A. Fish. B. Tomatoes. C. Brown rice.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What was the woman doing when she heard a noise'?
A. She was doing the dishes.
B. She was cleaning the living room.
C. She was polishing the table.
12. Who may be the man speaker?
A. A police officer. B. The woman's husband. C. The woman's friend.
13. When does the conversation probably take place?
A. On an early morning. B. Around noon. C. In the evening.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. How did the man notice the problem first?
A. His bank called him. B. His bill showed him.
C. His credit card was stolen.
15. What did the bank do to fix the problem?
A. They gave the man his money back at once.
B. They decided to talk to the bank’s owner.
C. They asked the man to provide the evidence.
16. What might have caused the problem according to the man?
A. Online shopping. B. Overdue debt. C. Unskilled operation.
17. What do the two speakers mainly talk about?
A. Information safety. B. Shopping habits. C. Money management.
听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. What will Todd Messegee be responsible for?
A. Writing a play. B. Directing a play. C. Starring in a play.
19. What will participants mainly do by the fourth day?
A. Practice the play. B. Attend a lecture on acting.
C. Perform on stage formally.
20. What is the speaker doing?
A. Advertising an acting program.
B. Drawing up a plan for a program.
C. Announcing arrangements for a play.
第二部分 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）
A
Now, Earth Day is celebrated around the world. We still face many challenges, such as
climate change, plastic pollution, and deforestation. But we can all make a difference.
Her Trees Save Lives
Adeline Tiffanie Suwana was 12 when her family’s home flooded. Indonesia, her island
nation, is often hit hard by floods and other natural disasters.
Adeline learned that mangrove trees play a key role in flood protection and rallied
classmates to plant 200 trees during a school break. They started a group called Sahabat Alam
or Friends of Nature, which works to conserve the region’s biodiversity and combat climate
change.
Today, Adeline attends university, studying how businesses can help the environment.
Teens’ Two-Fold Invention
EPS—expanded polystyrene foam—is the white, lightweight stuff used to make things
like takeout food containers, foam egg cartons, and packing “peanuts”. But it takes up a lot of
space and is difficult to recycle. EPS breaks into small pieces as it floats down waterways into
oceans, harming wildlife along the way.
Eighth-graders Julia Bray, Luke Clay, and Ashton Cofer looked at EPS’s chemical
makeup and saw that it was mostly carbon. That sparked an idea. Could they turn it into
activated carbon, a material that filters toxins from water?
After 50 hours of experiments, including one that accidentally set the family grill fire, they
succeeded!
Solar for Her School
When Claire Vlases of Montana was in seventh grade, she learned about plans to expand
and modernize her middle school. Claire asked the school board to add solar panels to the
project. The board liked the idea but said it could contribute just $25, 000, one-fifth of the cost.
So Claire organized a group of kids and adults who set to work raising the rest.
They asked for donations, even going door-to-door for them. And they appealed to
charitable foundations too. One even donated half the cost!
After two years of hard work, the group paid for the solar panels, which now supply one-
fourth of the school’s electricity needs.
21. What do the three groups of teenagers have in common?
A. They are Earth-helping heroes. B. They are from island countries.
C. They are high school students. D. They are keen on experiments.
22. How much did one of the charitable organizations donate for solar panels?
A. $25,000. B. $50,000. C. $62,500. D. $125,000.
23. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To give models for colorful school activities.
B. To explore the ways to deal with plastic pollution.
C. To inspire people to act for environmental problems.
D. To display the amazing power of effective cooperation.
B
Once the choice of royal household, the watermelon has gained popularity rapidly over the
years, and an online grocer reported that the fruit’s sales on the platform had increased sixfold
from 2020 to 2022, resulting in increasingly high demand for watermelon quality testers.
Lee, 32, is extremely busy in the summer months. Just by holding the watermelon near his
ear and knocking on the surface with his fingers, Lee says, he can tell by the sound if the fruit
is ripe enough to be eaten or not. He works for a rural cooperative set up by a group of
watermelon farmers, and puts thousands of watermelons through the “knock test” daily, before
they are shipped to downtown warehouses where the platform sources its supplies.
The practice of knocking on watermelons to determine their ripeness can be found across
cultures. In China, it is considered a national habit. Smart buyers tap on the fruit before
purchase to ensure their money is well-spent. Some buyers knock on the fruit despite not
knowing what the hollow sound means just to negotiate a better deal from the seller.
As fruit sales have moved to online platforms in a big way, those who make a living by
checking the quality of the fruits with their fingers are much in demand. Lee is one among the
growing group. Their task is to conduct knock tests on behalf of e-buyers and ensure that the
fruits selected to be sold online are uniform in size and quality.
Lee, who was once an award-winning soccer player, now describes himself as a
“goalkeeper for watermelons”. He quit soccer about four years ago and learned about melon-
knocking as an emerging profession and decided to become an apprentice to an experienced
farmer.
After a year’s trial and error, Lee worked independently as a quality checker. “It is a
highly demanding task. During the apprenticeship, I often cracked open melons to confirm my
judgment. There are just no shortcuts, ” he said.
24. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To introduce an emerging profession.
B. To describe Lee’s career transformation.
C. To discuss the importance of fruit quality testers.
D. To explain the cultural role of watermelon-knocking.
25. What has led to the high demand for watermelon quality testers?
A. The popularity of watermelons. B. The big harvest of watermelons.
C. An increase in watermelon prices. D. A rapid rise in online watermelon sales.
26. Why does Lee describe himself as a “goalkeeper for watermelons”?
A. He was once an award-winning soccer player.
B. He dreams of being a professional melon-knocker.
C. He was taught by an experienced watermelon farmer.
D. He ensures that customers enjoy watermelons of quality.
27. What can we learn from Lee’s words in the last paragraph?
A. Seeing is believing. B. Every man has his value.
C. Great efforts and practice matter. D. Excellence can be found in any profession.
C
For people who aren’t fans of winter, animals that hibernate seem to have the right idea:
It’s the equivalent of burying your head under the covers until spring comes — isn’t it? Not
quite.
“Most of the physiological functions are extremely slowed down,” says Marina Blanco, a
postdoctoral associate at the Duke Lemur (狐 猴 ) Center in Durham, North Carolina. For
example, when lemurs hibernate, they reduce their heart rates from over 300 beats per minute
to fewer than six, says Blanco. And instead of breathing about every second, they can go up to
10 minutes without taking a breath. Their brain activity “becomes undetectable.” This is very
different from sleep, which is gentle resting state where unconscious functions are still
performed.
Put simply: “Hibernation is a means of energy conservation,” says Kelly Drew, a
neuropharmacologist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks who studies the brain chemistry of
hibernating Arctic ground squirrels. While hibernation is often seen as a seasonal behavior, it’s
not limited to cold-weather animals. There are tropical hibernators that may do so to beat the
heat. And “some species hibernate in response to food shortages,” notes Drew. For example,
echidnas (针鼹) in Australia will hibernate after fires, waiting until food resources rebound to
resume normal activities.
To slow their metabolism (新陈代谢), animals cool their bodies by 5 to 10 C on average.
The Arctic ground squirrels Drew works on can take this much further, supercooling to
subfreezing temperatures. Drew’s research has shown that cooling is likely regulated by levels
of adenosine (腺 苷 ) in the brain. Not only does adenosine increase in winter in ground
squirrels, the receptors for the molecule become more sensitive to it.
But species don’t stay in their cold, sleeping state for the duration of their dormant period.
About 80 percent of their energy is spent intermittently (间 歇 地 ) waking and warming up.
Why they do this is “one of the greatest mysteries” of the field, says Thomas Ruf, a professor
of animal physiology at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna. Some think they
need to turn back on their immune systems to fight disease, while others think they may simply
awaken so they can sleep.
One bird and a variety of amphibians(两 栖 动 物 ), reptiles and insects also exhibit
hibernation-like states. There is even at least one fish — the Antarctic cod — that slows down
its metabolism in winter, becoming 20 times less active. And, of course, there are lots of
mammals. While bears might be the first that come to mind, most mammalian hibernators are
on the smaller side. “The average hibernator weighs only 70 grams,” says Ruf. That’s because
little bodies have high surface area to volume ratios, making it more taxing for them to stay
warm in cold weather — so they need the seasonal energy savings more than larger animals.
28. How does the author distinguish between hibernation and sleep?
A. By highlighting reasons. B. By presenting definitions.
C. By introducing arguments. D. By comparing the data.
29. “Echidnas” in Paragraph 3 is introduced to show ______.
A. animals cool their bodies by 5 to 10C on average
B. tropical hibernators may hibernate to beat the heat
C. some species hibernate in response to food shortage
D. hibernation is most often seen as a seasonal behavior
30. The last paragraph mainly discusses ______.
A. when certain animals hibernate B. what kinds of animals hibernate
C. why some animals hibernate D. how animals hibernate
31. The passage implies that ______.
A. It is harder for smaller animals to keep warm in winter.
B. The cooling of bodies may influence the levels of adenosine.
C. Scientists don’t agree on the reasons of intermittent hibernation.
D. Body functions are still unconsciously performed during hibernation.
D
Tonal languages use pitch (音 调 ) to distinguish words that otherwise might sound the
same. In Mandarin, for instance, m means horse whereas m means mother. Nontonal
languages like Spanish sometimes include pitch changes to suggest emotion, for example, but
not to change a word’s meaning.
As a Mandarin speaker and musician, Jingxuan Liu wondered about the crossover (融合)
between language and music. While studying at Duke University, Liu helped analyze the
musical abilities of nearly half a million people from 203 countries. Her colleagues had
launched an online game in which participants completed several musical tasks, including
identifying matching melodies at different pitches and finding beat tracks that fit songs’
rhythms.
On average, native speakers of the 19 represented tonal languages were better at the
melody task compared with speakers of 29 nontonal languages. And the effect wasn’t small a
tonal first language strengthened melodic understanding by about half the amount that music
lessons did, which was also surveyed. But tonal languages speakers tended to be worse at the
rhythm task.
Humans must be choosy about what they pay attention to. Pitch patterns are quite
important in tonal languages, which might explain the balancing act in music. “You’ve got a
finite resource of attention, and you’ve got to divide up that somehow,” says study coauthor
Courtney Hilton, a scientist at the University of Auckland in New Zealand.
Prior research on language and music often compared just two tongues, usually English
and Mandarin. But other cultural influences, such as Eastern and Western music styles, could
have affected results. By examining a wide range of people, the new study included languages
never estimated in this way and reached more generalizable conclusion.
“Our result here is showing that the language someone speaks which is an important part
of culture — also shapes cognition,” Hilton says.
32. Why did Liu’s colleagues launch the online game?
A. To attract more students to do the research.
B. To learn about different people’s musical abilities.
C. To confirm the role of music in people’s language learning.
D. To find the difference between tonal languages and nontonal ones.
33. What were native speakers of tonal languages better at than those of nontonal languages?
A. Finding beat tracks. B. Suggesting emotion.
C. Distinguishing word meanings. D. Figuring out matching melodies.
34. What does the underlined word “finite” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Valued. B. Limited. C. Special. D. Potential.
35. Which of the following words can best describe Liu’s study?
A. Ground-breaking. B. Brain-washing. C. Inefficient. D. Unreliable.
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。
When Chinese people think of wushu , what often comes to mind is wuxia novels, a kind
of historical novel that involves wushu warriors. 36 . For example, the
characters may have superhuman strength or the ability to fly. They may also be able to focus
their inner spiritual strength and send it through the air , knocking people over or breaking
down.
37 . However, by far the most popular author in this genre was zha
Liangyong (1924 - 2018) who used the pen name Jin Yong and sold over 300 million books
worldwide. His novels have also been translated into many languages and some have been
made into movies and TV series.
38 , and then he goes off to learn wushu. After becoming a wushu
master, the hero begins travelling the jianghu, fighting evil wherever it maybe found.
Eventually, the main character proves to bean example of justice, kindness, courage, loyalty,
truth, and honesty. 39 , which refers to a person who holds back the strong
and helps the weak. Through hardship, self-discipline and a well-known teacher, one can be a
wushu master. However, becoming a wuxia hero, one should always bear xia in mind. A wuxia
hero always puts friends, his people, and his country first. 40 . Through
superior martial arts skills and personal qualities he and his fellows save the day.
A. Wuxia stories most often take place in the jianghu
B. Central to the idea of the wuxia hero is the concept of xia
C. Most often , there are some fantastic elements to these novels
D. Wuxia has a long literary history dating back as far as sima Qian
E. As a master storyteller , he wove fact and fiction in a fantastic way
F. And he is willing to battle to help those in need and make a better society
G. Typically, wuxia stories begin with a hero who experiences personal trouble
第三部分 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）
阅读下面短文，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。
I’ve reached the turn-around point of the day’s kayaking (皮划艇) trip. Sweat runs down
my cheek as I 41 my fingers through the cool water. I look around. It’s just me, a couple
of seagulls, and shining freshwater to the horizon. This, I whisper to myself, is 42 .
Solo outings had never 43 my mind before because I always had loyal friends
willing to tag along. But three years ago, I moved to Cleveland. Meeting close friends in a new
city is 44 . And a worldwide health crisis made 45 impossible.
In October 2022, I decided to 46 a whole day on a solo hiking trip. I went to
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) to 47 the autumn leaves. Five miles in, I
couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so alive. I was more 48 of my surroundings than
I’d ever been while hiking that day. I studied the markings of trees, focused my ears on each
forest sound and did something I had almost never spared 49 for: I listened to my own
thoughts. Every word in my mind pointed to a newfound 50 —solo hiking is my happy
place. From then on, I have adjusted myself to any solo activity.
Pride 51 through my body when I first launched my kayak. My chest, 52
tightened by nerves, was bursting with happiness as I finally reached the middle of the river
that I’d long 53 standing on shore before.
Adventuring alone has become like medicine for me! It’s also pushed me to go 54
my comfort zone and to meet new people. Through meetups and social media, my adventure
friend circle has 55 . But at least once per month, I schedule time to hit nature with my
favorite trail buddy: me.
41. A. dip B. raise C. point D. slip
42. A. exhausting B. awesome C. surprising D. terrible
43. A. crossed B. lost C. cleared D. occupied
44. A. available B. crucial C. tough D. common
45. A. admissions B. circumstances C. connections D. relationships
46. A. bring up B. take up C. pull up D. put up
47. A. appreciate B. collect C. cut D. sweep
48. A. ashamed B. scared C. aware D. tired
49. A. time B. effort C. room D. money
50. A. myth B. regulation C. definition D. truth
51. A. pulled B. looked C. coursed D. carried
52. A. occasionally B. initially C. constantly D. instantly
53. A. visited B. swam C. rowed D. admired
54. A. within B. into C. beyond D. Through
55. A. emerged B. ballooned C. surrounded D. encountered
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。
Recently, Guangzhou has successfully hosted the “Understanding China” International
Conference 2023, the 5th World Media Summit, and other significant events, once again
highlighting its role as 56 window for the world to comprehend China’s high-quality
development. So, 57 Guangzhou? Let’s find out.
58 (gain) a deeper understanding of China, one must experience its history and
culture. With a history of over 2, 000 years and a rich cultural heritage, Guangzhou offers a
variety of historical and cultural 59 (treasure). In this city, you can sip a cup of coffee
while watching Cantonese opera in Yongqingfang or taste Cantonese dim sum while gazing at
Western-style architecture on Shamian Island.
Economy is another crucial aspect in understanding China. In recent years, Guangzhou
has 60 (active) participated in the Belt and Road international cooperation, gradually
61 (establish) a comprehensive, multi-level, and wide-ranging pattern of opening-up. As a
thousand-year-old commercial city known for the Canton Fair, Guangzhou has drawn 62
(globe) attention with its open genes and prosperous economy.
Connecting with the world also requires a highly 63 (develop) transportation
network. Guangzhou has constructed a modern three-dimensional transportation system that
links airports, seaports, railway ports, and digital ports, providing easy access 64 both
domestic and foreign participants.
Guangzhou’s openness, inclusiveness, vitality, and innovative spirit make it an ideal
choice for hosting international events, which, in turn, 65 (help) the economic and social
development of the city.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
为了激发学生阅读经典的热情，你校将举办“阅读周”活动。假如你是校学生会主
席李华, 请你以学生会的名义, 写一封倡议书，呼吁学生多读经典好书。内容包括:
1. 读书的意义;
2．发出倡议。
注意：
1．词数 80 左右;
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。