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1、高考资源网() 您身边的高考专家岳阳市十四中2016届高三2016年3月月考英语试卷第一部分 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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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 are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A textbook. B. A friend. C. A present.2. Where is Mr. Fluffs likely to

2、 be? A. In his cage. B. In the garden. C. In the kitchen.3. What does the man mean? A. He is tired of eating out.B. The woman is not a good cook.C. The woman should open her own restaurant.4. What will Luke do for his mother? A. Get her the newspaper.B. Get her something to eat.C. Bring her book to

3、her.5. What is the womans nationality probably? A. She is Chinese. B. She is American. C. She is French.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。听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出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 do? A. He forgot to tak

4、e the womans order.B. He wrote down the wrong order.C. He brought the dish to the wrong table.7. What is the woman like? A. She is tolerant. B. She is mean. C. She is rude to waiters.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. Why does the man call the woman? A. To make an appointment with Mr. King.B. To tell Mr. King about

5、an important meeting.C. To ask her a question about a sale.9. What does the man want Mr. King to do? A. Investigate the foreign exchange market.B. Prepare a presentation.C. Bring some reports.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. What unlucky thing happened to the speakers? A. They were fined $200 on their way to th

6、e airport.B. They had difficulty finding a hotel.C. Their boat was damaged by the storm.11. Why did the man swim away from the boat? A. To look for his favorite animal.B. Some sharks attacked the boat.C. He lost his way by accident.12. What does the woman think of the mans parents? A. They are great

7、 cooks.B. They will take good care of the children.C. They will spoil the children.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13. What does Nancy want to buy at the grocery store? A. A few things to make dinner tonight.B. A few things for a cake.C. A birthday present.14. What does Nancys grandmother like most? A. Chocolate

8、ice cream. B. Blackberries. C. Chocolate cake.15. How does Nancy probably feel at the moment? A. Stressed and frustrated.B. A little nervous but excited.C. Emotional and exhausted.16. What will Nancy do next?A. Go home.B. Continue to chat with the man.C. Invite the man to taste the cake.听第10段材料,回答第1

9、7至20题。17. How might you know if you are in a state of sub-health (亚健康)? A. Your doctor tells you so. B. The hospital tests reveal it. C. You always feel tired with no evidence of disease.18. Who is most likely to be sub-healthy? A. A middle-aged manager. B. A student in the middle of summer vacation

10、. C. A young person who works as a cashier.19. What is mentioned as an effective way to prevent sub-health? A. Exercising regularly.B. Making more friends.C. Eating vitamin pills.20. What is the speakers advice on diet?A. Try to avoid meat.B. Drink fresh milk every day.C. Be careful about salty and

11、sweet food.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,每小题2分,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AGET YOUR DEGEREE AT HOME Have you ever wondered what a Degree might be worth to you in your job or career? It means a lot of Americans with an Associate Degree average nearly $10,000 more in y

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18、all any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! www.Harcourt- E-mail:Haroutt21. This advertisement aims at calling on people to _. A. attend full-time universities B. work part time to further their education C. earn their degrees in different ways that suit them D. improve their education at home to g

19、et better jobs22. Which of the following is NOT clearly mentioned in this advertisement? A. The way how you will get your degree. B. The tuition price you will pay for the course. C. The hot fields you will be preparing yourself for. D. The length of time it will take you to get a degree.23. It seem

20、s to the writer that the greatest attraction for people to take their training is _. A. the convenience it will offer B. the degrees nation-wide recognition C. the economic benefit it will bring about D. the lowest tuition price people will payBWinslow Homer was the second of three sons of Henrietta

21、 Benson and Charles Savage Homer. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1836 and grew up in Cambridge. His father was an importer of tools and other goods. His mother was a painter. Winslow got his interest in drawing and painting from his mother. But his father also supported his sons interest. O

22、nce, on a business trip to London, Charles Homer bought a set of drawing examples for his son to copy. Young Winslow used these to develop his early skill.Winslows older brother Charles went to Harvard University in Cambridge. The family expected Winslow would go, too. But, at the time, Harvard did

23、not teach art. So Winslows father found him a job as an assistant in the trade of making and preparing pictures for printed media. At age 19, Winslow learned the process of lithography (平版印刷). This work was the only formal training that Winslow ever received in art.Winslow did this work for about tw

24、o years. Then the young man decided to become an independent illustrator, someone who makes drawings and pictures for a living.In 1859, Winslow Homer moved to New York City to work for Harpers Weekly. Homer also started to paint seriously. He hoped to go to Europe to study painting. But, something w

25、ould intervene the direction of Winslow Homers artistic work. Harpers magazine would send him to draw pictures of the biggest event in American history since independence. It was the Civil War between the Union and the rebel southern states.Winslow Homer went to Washington, D.C., in 1861. He drew pi

26、ctures of the campaign of Union Army General George McClellan the next year. His pictures of the war showed many ways that conflicts affect people.(294 words)24. Who had the same interest as Winslow according to the text? A. His father.B. His mother.C. His teacher.D. His brother.25. Winslow didnt go

27、 to Harvard University because _. A. he didnt want to go there. B. he wasnt admitted to Harvard University. C. he couldnt learn art in Harvard University. D. his family couldnt afford to send him there.26. The word “intervene” in the third paragraph in closest in meaning to “_”. A. changeB. loseC. f

28、ollowD. indicate27. How does the text develop? A. By comparison.B. In time order. C. By giving examples.D. By questioning the points.CI was thirteen when my father got hurt. Looking back over the years, I sometimes wonder what I could have done differently that day when my father cut down my favorit

29、e cherry tree. I should have spat twice over my shoulder when I saw the single magpie (喜鹊), maybe. But thats the thing about superstitions (迷信). You dont know how much power they have until you break them.We lived in a dark shabby house in Bucks. Wood blocks lay over dirt on the floor. That part of

30、England was full of cherry trees.The rice had caught in the bottom of the pot that morning at breakfast and all I could smell was burned rice. Even now when I think of that day I have the taste of burned rice in my mouth.“Im going to cut down the old cherry tree,” my father announced.“Youve been say

31、ing that for years,” said my mother lightly touching the end of her nose. Her nose ran all year long. Her arms rested on the table, a cup of tea placed between her hands, steam rising into the air. “Youll never get round to it.”My stomach, balled into a tight little knot, relaxed itself.“Millies goi

32、ng to cry if you cut it down,” said my younger brother, Simon, his eyes bright as a fox. “Silly Millie, silly Millie.”“Hold your noise,” said my father, patting Simon on the head. “And put back that butter. Thats a weeks ration (限额) youve got on your plate.”“The wars over,” said Simon in a low voice

33、. “We havent had rationing for ages.” Simon was right. Even sugar had come off points. However, we still occasionally received food parcels from distant cousins in Canada.My father glared at him and then went on.“Pigs. Burt says hell come and help me take the tree down if he can have some of the woo

34、d.”“No,” I said springing to my feet. “You cant do it. Thats my tree. Always has been. Always will be. I wont let you.” Tom took a piece of toast, watching my reaction. My older brother, he knew what the tree meant to me.“Now then, Millie,” said my father softening his face. “That trees wild. Its in

35、 the way.”28. The magpie is mentioned to show that _. A. Millie got much power on seeing the bird B. things seemed to go wrong from the beginning C. the bird caused her fathers getting hurt that day D. without the bird Millie would have done differently29. According to the passage, how many kids doe

36、s the family have at least? A. 6. B. 5. C. 4. D. 3. 30. By saying “balled into a tight little knot”, the author means that she _. A. had a terrible stomachache that morning B. felt like crying on hearing her brothers words C. was afraid of her cherry tree being cut down D. hated to hear her mother s

37、aying that way31. What can be the best title of the passage?A. The Great Power of Superstitions B. The Regretful Day in My Life C. The Importance of Protecting Trees D. The Relationship between My Father and MeDAre you a forgetful person? You might be able to blame your genes, a new study in thejour

38、nal Neuroscience Letterssuggests.Researchers from the University of Bonn have identified a variant (变体) on the DRD2 gene that seems to be associated with increased forgetfulness.Everyone has one of two variants of the DRD2 gene, the difference is just one letter in the genetic code: Some people have

39、 the cytosine (C) variant, while others have the thymine (T) variant. The researchers wanted to see how having one variant over another was associated with forgetfulness.To test this, they analyzed the DRD2 gene of 500 study participants, and also had the participants answer surveys about their forg

40、etfulness (such as how often they misplaced their keys, or forgot names).Most of the study participantsthree quarters of themhad the thymine gene variant, while the other quarter had the cytosine gene variant. Researchers found an association between more forgetfulness problems and having the thymin

41、e gene variant of DRD2. Meanwhile, the cytosine gene variant seemed to have a protective effect against forgetfulness.However, “there are things you can do tocompensate for forgetfulness; writing yourself notes or making more of an effort to put your keys down in a specific locationand not just anyw

42、here,” study researcher Dr. Sebastian Markett, of the University of Bonn, said in a statement.Research has also suggested that some age groups are more forgetful than others. A recent national poll showed thatmillenials, who were born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s, are actually more li

43、kely than seniorsto be absent-minded with things like what day of the week it is, where they put their keys and remembering to bring their lunch.Meanwhile, another study recently published in the journal BMC Psychology showed that men are more likely than women toexperience minor memory problems.(31

44、1 words)32. What do we know about the DRD2?A. It has two similar variants.B. Some people dont have it.C. Its bad for peoples memory.D. Everyone has one of its variants.33. We can infer from the study that _.A. most people have the C gene variantB. about 75% of the study participants are forgetfulC.

45、people with the C gene variant are more forgetfulD. the T gene variant helps improve peoples memory34. Paragraph 6 is mainly about _.A. the result of studyB. how to avoid the forgetfulnessC. why forgetfulness is normalD. the influence of forgetfulness35. Which section of a newspaper is the test most

46、 probably taken from?A. Health. B. Nature. C. People. D. Science.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分) 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Learning another language is an exciting trip into a new world, and it can take some time and effort to get there. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to make your adventure

47、 go a lot more smoothly.Learn a little every day.One of the keys to learning another language is practicing a little bit every day. 36 Studying for long periods can wear you out and limit your focus. Starting with small but regular sessions is the best way to keep your grammar and vocabulary fresh i

48、n your mind.Practice out loud. 37 Pronunciation is key to learning another language and to making yourself understood by native speakers. Read sentences aloud from books or magazines in the language youre studying, or just read over your grammar exercises while youre practicing. Youll start to get u

49、sed to the way the new words sound and feel.Close the books.From films to international websites, there are dozens of ways to encounter (遇到) other languages in the real world. 38 Listen to international radio stations many of them are streaming over the Internet or look up the websites of newspapers

50、 in the language youre studying. You can keep learning another language while surfing the web or having a movie night with your friends! 39 Learning another language takes determination and perseverance, so keep practicing! Remember to review the basics as well as new vocabulary and grammar, since e

51、verything you learn will build on the foundation you start with.Luckily, you have a great reason to keep up the hard work. 40 A. Be optimistic.B. Keep it up. C. Eventually, theyll just come naturally. D. Remember to explore some of them when youre learning another language.E. Learning another langua

52、ge can broaden your horizons and introduce you to new people and parts of the world. F. Get a feel for the language by saying words and phrases out loud while you practice. G. Reserve an hour to practice each day and stick to your schedule.第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节,满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从

53、短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Relationships are hard. It doesnt matter whether it is a relationship 41 two workmates, a doctor and a patient, a mother and her child or a couple. The fact is, 42 it is a relationship involving people, there will always be conflicts once in a while

54、because 43 human beings are complicated (复杂的).I guess even in the animal kingdom there are complications, too. For instance, just last weekend I thought my neighbors cows were 44 . They like standing outside our gate where there is a huge tree they use to 45 themselves from the burning sun. Anyway,

55、it was quite 46 that the grey cow was angry about something and since I didnt 47 “cows”, I couldnt tell what she was complaining about. My guess was that one of the other cows had done/said something to 48 her because there was one cow she kept “addressing”.I guess this goes to 49 that as long as on

56、e is breathing (man or animal), misunderstandings and 50 will always happen, regardless of whether it is at home or at the office, until one is finally 51 .The 52 is how you handle your displeasure. How do you conduct your arguments? What words do you use? After the argument, do you ever sit back an

57、d probably 53 anything that you might have said in anger? I ask this 54 I know for a fact that when you are angry, the likelihood (可能性) of having the best 55 youll ever regret is very high.The words you speak to someone can either build them up, or break them down, or start a 56 in their heart or pu

58、t it out completely. That is how 57 words are. Words have the power to 58 or destroy.If you do not want to hurt those you come into 59 with, remember to be careful with your words because once they are 60 , they can only be forgiven, not forgotten.41. A. after B. above C. under D. between42. A. as s

59、oon as B. as well as C. as long as D. as far as43. A. naturally B. similarly C. fortunately D. suddenly44. A. laughing B. arguing C. watching D. crying45. A. protect B. enjoy C. behave D. blame46. A. proud B. typical C. lucky D. obvious47. A. respect B. doubt C. understand D. prepare48. A. remind B.

60、 inspire C. attract D. annoy49. A. report B. imagine C. prove D. admit50. A. competition B. accidents C. silence D. disagreements51. A. dead B. weak C. careless D. nervous52. A. chance B. question C. result D. cause53. A. regret B. forget C. receive D. complete54. A. if B. because C. until D. though

61、55. A. speech B. calmness C. patience D. attempt56. A. pipe B. lamp C. fire D. cigarette57. A. funny B. busy C. powerful D. loud58. A. last B. create C. return D. feel59. A. concern B. consideration C. comparison D. contact60. A. opened B. translated C. said D. noticed第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分) 阅读下面材

62、料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。In the middle of April, if you walk through Jinghong, 61 capital of Xishuangbanna region in Yunnan province, 62 (chance) are that youll get very, very wet. The Dai people will be celebrating their water-splashing (泼水) festival from April 15 to 17, marking the new year

63、for the Dai ethnic minority.Lonely Planet, one of the worlds 63 (large) travel brands, has described what happens: “People race around the streets of Jinghong and the surrounding villages, soaking (浸透) every person 64 sight with buckets of water. 65 (tradition), water would be collected and poured o

64、nly on family members as a symbolic way 66 (ensure) good luck in the coming year. Dai people believe that the wetter you get, the luckier you will be.Although water 67 (play) a vital role in the celebration, there is much more to the festival, especially during the first two days 68 water splashing

65、is comparatively kept under control, according to Lonely Planet. People wear their best clothes, while older women in nearby villages 69 (dress) in traditional outfits (服装). They gather with their families and visit Dai temples. There, they wash the statues of Buddha (佛教) with water, a practice 70 (

66、know) as “Bathing the Buddha”.第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。Good morning, everyone!Id like

67、 to share a quote with you, which go like this: “Time is said to be money, but it is more it is life.” It is true that time is great value. After all, anything is more precious than time. In our daily life, weve often been told that lose time will never return. To be honest, I am used to spend plent

68、y of time playing computer games, what made me fall far behind my classmates. Have realized how much time I wasted, Ive made up my minds to work hard to catch up with them. Wasting time is just like wasting part of our lives. Such valuable is time that if you want your dreams to come true, you shoul

69、d make the more of it.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假如你是高三学生李华,毕业后想去康奈尔大学(Cornell University)深造。请结合以下要点给康奈尔大学的负责人写一封电子邮件,希望获得奖学金。1. 自我介绍,包括英语水平、独立生活的能力以及与人沟通的能力;2. 希望获得奖学金;3. 希望得到答复。注意:1. 词数100左右,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数; 2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Sir or Madam, Im Li Hua. _Yours sincerely,Li Hua岳阳市十四中2016届高三2016年3月月考英语试卷参考答案

70、听力部分15 CABBC 610 CABCB 1115 ACBCB 1620 ACAAC阅读理解2123 DBC2427 BCAB2831 BDCB3235 DBBD3640 GFDBE完形填空4145 DCABA4650 DCDCD5155 ABABA5660 CCBDC语法填词61. the62. chances63. largest64. in65. Traditionally66. to ensure67. plays68. when69. are dressed 70. known短文改错Good morning, everyone!Id like to share a quote

71、with you, which go like this: “Time is said to be money, but it is goesmore it is life.” It is true that time is great value. After all, anything is more precious of nothingthan time. In our daily life, weve often been told that lose time will never return. To be honest, lostI am used to spend plent

72、y of time playing computer games, what made me fall far behind my whichclassmates. Have realized how much time I wasted, Ive made up my minds to work hard to Having mindcatch up with them. Wasting time is just like wasting part of our lives. Such valuable is time Sothat if you want your dreams to co

73、me true, you should make the more of it. most / best书面表达Dear Sir or Madam, Im Li Hua. Im writing in the hope of obtaining a scholarship in Cornell University for the bachelors degree.As a straight A student, I have a good command of both science and arts, especially English. Ive passed TOEFL with an

74、 excellent score. Apart from my outstanding academic achievements, I take part in various after-class activities to improve my social skills and broaden my horizons, thus preparing me for an independent life. Furthermore, child as I am, Im willing to help others. All in all, I believe I have the app

75、ropriate qualifications and experience for my further study.Thanks for your time and consideration. Id appreciate it if my application could be approved of. Yours sincerely,Li Hua听力录音材料Text 1W: I spent the entire day searching for the perfect gift for Dan.M: What do you have so far? W: Um, I found a

76、 first edition J. K. Hall book.M: Thats very thoughtful.Text 2M: Have you seen Mr. Fluffs? Hes not in his cage. Is he running around here in the kitchen with you?W: Its cold outside. Hes probably just under a big pile of tissues in his cage trying to keep warm.M: Oh, youre probably right. Ill go loo

77、k again.Text 3 W: What do you think I should cook today? M: How about we go out to eat?W: But we went out to eat last night and the night before. Im beginning to think that you dont like my cooking.M: No offense, but if you opened a restaurant, it would probably get closed down by the health departm

78、ent.Text 4M: Good morning mom. Would you like to read the newspaper?W: Oh, Luke, thanks for offering, but I have this book that Im reading right now.M: Would you like some breakfast at least? W: That would be great, honey.Text 5M: Nice dress. I think that when Westerners wear Chinese-style clothing

79、it looks even better than when Chinese people wear it.W: Really? In France, we say that American-style clothing looks best on Chinese people.M: Ha, thats so strange.Text 6W: Waiter! M: Yes. What can I do for you, madam? W: I didnt order this. M: Im sorry. I made a mistake. This is Table 9s order. Im

80、 very sorry. W: Thats okay. Its pretty busy right now. M: Thanks for your understanding. W: What about my order?M: Ill check on your order right now. It should be ready any minute. Text7M: Hello, this is James Johnson from the export department, May I speak to Mr. King?W: Im sorry, but he is out of

81、the office right now.M: When will he be back? W: He should be back any moment.M: I wonder if you could give him a message for me.W: Yes, certainly. Just a minute. Ill get a pen Okay, Im ready.M: There will be a very urgent meeting at three oclock, and I would like Mr. King to attend it.W: OK. May I

82、ask what its regarding?M: Yes. Its regarding the foreign exchange market and our sales strategy this year.W: Should I tell Mr. King to prepare anything?M: Yes. Please tell him to bring the financial reports from the last three quarters. W: Ill let him know. M: Thank you very much. Text 8W: Raul, thi

83、s is the worst vacation that we have ever been on. First, we missed our flight and had to pay $200 for new tickets. Then you forgot to make reservation at the hotel, and now we are alone here on this stupid island because you had to go off swimming alone. Why couldnt you just stay close to the boat

84、like you were supposed to?M: Honey, you know that sharks are my favorite animals. I couldnt just stay near the boat and look at stupid colorful fish when I know that there were sharks swimming around out there just waiting to be found.W: Well, youre certainly done it now, havent you? We cant even le

85、ave this island without one of them biting off our arms. How are we supposed to get home now? What about the kids? We left them with your parents. God knows how fat and spoiled they will get if we leave them there. We have to get back home.M: Listen, its all going to be okay, honey. I have a plan. I

86、m going to use this watch to make a mirror and attract the attention of a helicopter.W: Helicopter? What helicopter? We are doomed doomed, I tell you!Text 9 M: Hi, Nancy! What are you doing here at the grocery store?W: Oh, hey, Landon. I am getting ready for my grandmothers eightieth birthday party

87、tonight. Since we are going out for dinner, I am going to make her cake in advance, and I needed a few things.M: Wow, eighty years old. Your grandmother sure is something! What type of cake are you making?W: Since my grandmothers favorite kind of cake is chocolate, I am making a chocolate cake with

88、sliced strawberries on top; thats her favorite fruit.M: That sounds delicious! Have you baked a cake before? W: Well, sort of. I have followed directions on those cake mixes. This time, I am making it all by hand. Its a bit of a challenge, and I guess Im a little nervous.M: I am sure it will turn ou

89、t fine. The cake will be delicious, and your grandmother will be so happy.W: I sure hope so. My grandmother has been a wonderful parent and grandparent. She means a lot to me, well, it has been nice chatting with you, but I must get going. This cake is not going to make itself.M: Ha-ha, understood!

90、Tell your grandmother I said happy birthday. I cannot wait to hear about the cake.Text 10 Feeling stressed lately? Has your doctor said he cannot find anything wrong with you? Perhaps he told you to go to a hospital, but all the fancy equipment there still showed that there was nothing wrong with yo

91、u. Then consider this: you might be in a state of sub-health. Sub-health, also called the third state or the grey state, is defined as a borderline state between health and disease. According to an investigation by the National Health Organization, over 45 percent of sub-healthy people are middle-ag

92、ed or elderly. The percentage is even higher among people who work in management positions, as well as students around exam time, due to their heightened exposure to stress. The key to preventing and recovering from sub-health, according to some medical experts, is to form good habits, alternate wor

93、k with rest, exercise regularly, and take part in open-air activities. As for meals, people are advised to eat less salt and sugar. They should eat more fresh vegetables, fruits, and fish because they are rich in nutritional elements vitamins and trace elements (微量元素) that are important to the body. Nutrition experts point out that it is not good to eat too much at one meal because it may cause unhealthy changes in your body. They also say that a balanced diet is very helpful in avoiding sub-health. - 18 - 版权所有高考资源网

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