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2023-2024

学年河南省普高联考高三上学期

9

月月考英语试题

1. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A

．

On a train. B

．

In a hotel.

2. What is the woman probably doing?

A

．

Having a class. B

．

Conducting an interview.

3. Who is the man probably speaking to?

A

．

A waitress. B

．

A hotel manager.

4. What does the man say about his job?

A

．

It’s challenging but rewarding.

B

．

It’s hard especially in summer.

C

．

It attracts a lot of young people.

5. What are the speakers talking about?

A. An activity. B. A place. C. A person.

听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

6. What happened on the speakers’ last trip?

A

．

They were stuck in traffic.

B

．

They lost their sleeping bags.

C

．

They forgot to bring the power bank.

7. What will the woman bring for the trip?

A

．

Snacks. B

．

Beef.

听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

8. What does the woman want the man to do?

A

．

Create a link.

B

．

Join a group buying deal.

C

．

Help her choose the products.

9. What is the woman going to do next?

A

．

Reserve a hotel. B

．

Buy a movie ticket.

听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

10. Who is the man probably?

C

．

At a train station.

C

．

Chairing a meeting.

C

．

A shop assistant.

C

．

Bottled water.

C

．

Collect some platforms.

A

．

A guide. B

．

A historian.

11. What kind of attractions is the woman interested in?

A

．

Modern cities. B

．

Natural landscape.

12. Which park is famous for rainforest?

A

．

Banff National Park.

B

．

Elk Island National Park.

C

．

Pacific Rim National Park.

13. What does the man say about Quebec City?

A

．

It was built in the seventeenth century.

B

．

It is the most popular destination in Canada.

C

．

It is the second earliest city in North America.

听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

14. What is the man dissatisfied with about the hotel?

A

．

Its service. B

．

Its location.

15. Why is it hard to book hotel rooms in that area?

A

．

There will be lots of tourists.

B

．

Some rooms will be decorated.

C

．

A big conference will take place.

16. What did the hotel offer the man as an apology?

A

．

A gift card. B

．

Car rental service.

17. What does the woman advise to do at last?

A

．

Stay at the hotel.

B

．

Find another hotel.

C

．

Complain about the hotel.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

18. How will the tourists start the day?

A

．

Jogging around the square.

B

．

Having a special breakfast.

C

．

A travel agent.

C

．

Historic buildings.

C

．

Its price.

C

．

A discount on a future

stay.

C

．

Visiting the clock tower.

19. Where will the tourists go lastly before lunch?

A

．

Have dinner. B

．

The market. C

．

The Charles Bridge.

20. What will the tourists do first in the evening?

A

．

The Castle.

Top 4 National Parks in the World

Nature’s beauty knows no bounds and there is no better way to spend a holiday than breathing in the

fresh air and enjoying the scenery of some of the world’s most magnificent national parks. The

following four national parks invite you to truly enjoy the great outdoors.

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

Plitvice Lakes National Park is located in the greenery of Croatia. As a UNESCO World Heritage

site, it showcases 16 lakes connected by refreshing waterfalls. Make your way along the wooden

pathways that wind through the park and witness the waterfalls up close. A feast for the senses,

Plitvice Lakes National Park is a true delight for nature lovers and photographers.

Troodos National Forest Park, Cyprus

Cyprus’ hidden treasure, Troodos National Forest Park, invites you to marvel at majestic mountains

and the rich vegetation. Home to Mount Olympus, the highest peak on the island, you can enjoy

pine-scented forests and pretty villages. Wander across ancient Byzantine churches that are hidden

away among the greenery and vegetation displays.

Durmitor National Park, Montenegro

Although Montenegro is often overlooked as a destination, Durmitor National Park is a must for a

true Alpine experience. With rough roads, it is home to limestone peaks, thick pine forests and

ancient lakes. Wild goats and cattles can always be seen eating grass beside the lakes. One of the

deepest canyons (

峡谷

) in the world

，

the Tara River Canyon

，

is a highlight worth seeing. Here

you can enjoy lots of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking and white-water rafting

(

皮划艇

).

Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

Khao Sok National Park in Thailand promises an unforgettable experience where ancient rainforests

meet unique wildlife. Walk through one of the oldest rainforests in the world, where you’ll be able

to see a range of vegetation and animals. Keep a lookout for playful monkeys, mighty elephants and

the tigers pacing back and forth.

21. Which scenery do visitors of Plitvice Lakes National Park mainly expect?

A

．

The green forest.

C

．

The wooden pathways.

C. The wooden pathways.

B

．

The waterfalls and lakes.

D

．

The deep canyons.

B

．

Go to bars. C

．

Listen to a concert.

22. What makes Troodos National Forest Park different from the other three national parks?

A

．

It has rich plants.

C

．

It is a good place for hiking.

B

．

It has the highest peak.

D

．

It has people living there.

23. What do Durmitor National Park and Khao Sok National Park have in common?

A

．

They are both suitable for outdoor sports.

B

．

They both have canyons.

C

．

They both have wild animals.

D

．

They are both in Asia.

Rosemary Curts didn’t become a teacher for money or prestige (

声望

) or because she wanted a

drama-free , an energetic 30-year-old high school teacher in Texas, become a teacher

because she loves math, and she wants to share her passion and the beauty she sees in math with

others.

One of the people Curts has impacted is Jasmine, whom she first encountered when Jasmine was a

junior (

三年级学生

) in high school. Jasmine bravely participated in a class of seniors. After

graduating last year, Jasmine approached Curts to tell her that she got into Texas Tech and planned

to major in computer science. After wandering awkwardly, she got up the courage finally to speak

out what she really wanted to say: You made me like math again. In those moments, everything

makes sense to Curts.

However, lately, these moments have become harder to hold on to due to issues that have made

teaching more difficult. One major issue is the shortage of staff. Last fall, on the first day of school,

Curts had 45 students in her algebra class, which was 15 more than usual. There were so many

students that some had to sit on tables or hold their papers against the wall to write out their math

problems. Curts says, “There weren’t enough desks in my room for all the kids. And even if there

were enough desks, we wouldn’t have been able to fit them all in.”

Teaching has always been a challenging job. It requires a lot of work, and in many school districts,

the pay stinks__However, for some teachers in these districts, pay isn’t the only issue that motivates

them to look for other opportunities. The lack of career advancement is another factor.

Despite these challenges, Rosemary Curts plans to continue teaching. She believes that the

connections she makes with her students and the moments when they have breakthroughs and

understand a concept make it all worthwhile for her.

24. What does the underlined word “stinks” in paragraph 4 mean?

A

．

Seems uplifting.

C

．

Seems awful.

25. Which one best describes Rosemary Curts?

A

．

Devoted and demanding.

B

．

Passionate and dogged.

B

．

Seems considerable.

D

．

Seems amazing.

C

．

Ambitious and creative. D

．

Knowledgeable and just.

26. Which of the following most affects the teaching of Curts’ high school?

A

．

Public administration.

C

．

Regional changes.

27. What can be inferred from the text?

A

．

The majority of students are fond of math class.

B

．

Jasmine met Curts in her first year of high school.

C

．

Curts didn’t gain praise from her students and the public.

D

．

Jasmine was hesitant to express her thanks to Curts at fist.

A brain computer interface (BCI) is a system that directly interprets functional aims, such as the

desire to change, move, control, or interact with something in your environment, from your brain

activity. In other words, CIS allow you to control applications or devices using only your thoughts.

Normally, when we want to control or interact with a device, we first decide what we want to do,

then we coordinate and use the muscles in our arms, legs, hands, feet, etc., to carry out the action

and then finally

，

the device responds to our actions. BCIs bypass that intermediate (

中间的

) step of

coordinating and using your muscles to carry out the desired action. Instead they use a computer to

identify the intended action and then control the application or device directly. Because of this, BCIs

are being researched as a promising access technology for people who have limited reliable control

over their muscles and bodies.

One of the first applications of BCIs was to help people with locked-in syndrome to communicate.

Locked-in syndrome can be a result of long-term neurodegenerative (

神经组织退化的

) disease like

ALS. Researchers also explored how BCIs could help people with a wide range of physical

disabilities. BCIs are now being investigated as a means to operate power wheelchairs, control

prosthetic (

假体的

) limbs, and provide access to communication devices

，

personal computers,

tablets, and environmental controls, among other applications. With the expansion of BCI research,

it also extends to the typically developed population. BCIs are now being developed for applications

like assessing tiredness for attention-demanding jobs like air traffic controllers or truck drivers.

Over the next few decades, BCI research and development are expected to continue to grow and we

may see great widespread use of BCIs in people’s daily lives. The exciting thing is that increased

development and resources being put into these different BCI applications will help refine and

enhance the technology for al BCI applications.

28. What is BCI intended for?

A

．

Controlling people’s mind.

B

．

Making up decisions for us.

C

．

Translating brain activities into external responses.

B

．

Relatively limited salary.

D

．

Lack of teachers.

D

．

Carrying out functional aims using an application.

29. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?

A

．

The way to interact with a device.

B

．

The working principles of BCI.

C

．

The research on identifying certain actions.

D

．

The technology to gain control over muscles.

30. For whom might BCI be helpful?

A

．

People with physical disabilities.

C

．

People locked in homes.

B

．

People with mental disorders.

D

．

People having no jobs.

31. Which of the following words can best describe the prospect of BCI?

A

．

Tough.

C

．

Promising.

In recent years, Northern Africa has seen the quality of productive land decline significantly due to

climate change and poor land management. United under the banner of (

在

·······

旗帜下

) the Great

Green Wall initiative, national and regional leaders hope to change this trend.

Land degradation (

退化

) is typically caused by both human-related and natural factors

，

with over

farming, climate change, and extreme weather being the most common causes. Apart from affecting

the natural environment, it poses serious threats to agricultural productivity, food security, and

quality of life.

Jean-Marc Sinnassamy is a senior specialist with the Global Environment Facility (GEF). He helps

manage a land conservation program developed under the Great Green Wall initiative. The GEF has

been with the initiative since the beginning, helping to gather country leaders at the headquarters of

the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Bonn, Germany, in February 2011.

While trees and forests are only part of the focus of the Great Green Wall initiative, many in the

media have described the project as only a tree-planting project aiming at ending the southward

expansion of the Sahara Desert. Sinnassamy is quick to point out two faults in this understanding.

The first is that the Great Green Wall initiative is much more delicate than simply planting a belt of

trees across the continent. It’s possible to restore agroforestry (

农用林业

) practices without planting

any trees. The second is that the Sahara Desert is not, in fact, expanding." We are not fighting the

desert," he says." The Sahara Desert is a very stable ecosystem. Of course, there are some areas with

sand movements. But from a geographic perspective, over time the desert has been relatively stable

in this region."

Having spent a significant amount of time planning, and building partnerships with local agencies,

the Great Green Wall initiative is beginning to report positive early results. It is reported that the

improvements in land quality and economic opportunities in Mali may help restrict terrorism in the

country, where starvation and poverty have worsened the political and religious problems.

B

．

Disappointing.

D

．

Unpredictable.