1、莆田第二十五中学2020-2021学年上学期月考（二）考场座位号：高三英语试卷满分：150分 考试时长：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）1.What will the woman do this evening?A.Have dinner with Mike. B.Go out with her parents. C.Stay at home with her brother.2. How does the woman keep in touch with her family?A.By making phone calls. B.
2、By sending postcards. C.By using the Internet.3.What did the man buy?A.Green tea. B.Orange juice. C.Hot chocolate.4. What does the woman ask the man to do?A.Move some boxes. B.Make a phone call. C.Drive a car.5.Why is the man talking to the woman?A.To take out insurance. B.To describe his illness. C
3、.To make an appointment.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.Where does the conversation take place?A.In a hotel. B.In the mans office. C.In a post office.7.What will the man do next?A.Post some papers. B.Find a fax machine. C.Go downstairs.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Where did the man most probably lose
4、 his phone?A.On the underground. B.In a bank. C.In a restaurant.9. What will the man do before five oclock?A.Buy a new phone. B.Make a call to the woman. C.Meet the woman.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.How did the woman book the movie tickets?A.On the Internet. B.At the ticket office. C.On the phone.11.When di
5、d the speakers plan to meet the Smiths at first?A.At 11:30. B.At 12:00. C.At 2:00.12. What will the woman hope to do on the way back home?A.Order a book. B.Pick up the tickets. C.Meet with the Smiths.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What does the man think of Lucys taking flying lessons?A.Inspiring. B.Surprising
6、. C.Exciting.14. What is Lucy?A.A pilot. B.A nurse. C.A doctor.15.What does the man advise the woman to do?A.Teach in a college. B. Start her own restaurant. C.Teach an Italian cooking class.16.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Husband and wife. B.Brother and sister. C.Teacher and stud
7、ent.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Who is the speaker?A.An English teacher. B.A university student. C.A news reporter.18.What does the speaker think of English listening?A.Boring. B.Interesting. C.Difficult.19.What does the speaker suggest?A.Practicing listening more after class.B.Trying to understand every w
8、ord when listening.C.Listening to pop songs without reading the words.20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A.How to understand English teachers better.B.How to find interesting English materials.C.How to improve English listening.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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C
9、、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AEssay CompetitionThe aim of this contest is to encourage great student writers and to give them a leg-up in their studies.PrizesOne Grand Prize winner will receive:$1.000 in cash;the essay published in our magazines May 2021 issue;an interview with our magazines author.Ten First Place
10、 winners will receive:$500 in cash;their names and essay titles listed in our magazines May 2021 issue.Fifty Honorable Mention Winners will receive:a$50 gift card to our online shop.RequirementsThe length of the essay should be between 500-700 words.Write an essay on the topic of:How Food Affects Ou
11、r Mood.Please write about three reasons for believing in your thesis(论点）statement in the form of body paragraphs and back up your reasons with practical evidence from respected sources.Do not write about yourself and dont explain why you deserve to win the prizes.DeadlinesEarly-Bird Deadline:May 4,2
12、020-Free for the entry.Deadline:June 5,2020-$5 for the entry.Extended Deadline:July 22,2020-$10 for the entry.21. What will the First Place winners be rewarded with?A.Getting their essays published in the magazine.B.Having their essay titles listed in the magazine.C.Receiving a gift card to the part
13、icular online shop.D. Gaining an opportunity to meet the magazines author.22.Which of the following meets the requirements?A.Writing an essay of more than 800 words.B.Expressing your strong desire to get the award.C.Submitting an essay about food nutrition.D.Supporting your reasons with credible evi
14、dence.23.When can you submit your essay for free?A.April 30,2020. B.May 25.2020. C.June 10.2020. D.July 25,2020.BMadison Williams was studying in her bedroom when her mother, Leigh Williams, came in and screamed, “A little boy fell into a septic tank (化粪池)!” Then she asked her 13-year-old daughter i
15、f she could help.Madison and Leigh ran to a neighbors yard, where they found the boys mad mother and other adults surrounding the septic tank. Madison quickly surveyed the situation. She was the only one who could fit through the small hole. Without hesitation, she got on her stomach next to the ope
16、ning, placed her arms out in front of her, and told the adults, “Lower me in.”Leigh and others held her waist and legs. Inside, the tank was dark, and the air was terrible. In the process, she jammed her left wrist against a pole, injuring the muscles in her wrist and arm so severely that the hand w
17、as useless. Rather than tend to her injury, Madison skimmed the surface of the waste water, hoping to feel the drowning boy. “Every once in a while, Id see his little toes out of the water,” she said. “Then I would try to grab them.” Minutes ticked by before she saw the faint outline of his foot aga
18、in. Madison shot her good hand out and grasped the foot tightly. “Pull me up!” she shouted to the others above.As they were pulled to the surface, the boys free foot got stuck under the inside lip of the hole. “Lower me down!” she yelled. Then, ten minutes after Madison had entered the tank, she and
19、 the boy were lifted out. But the boy wasnt out of trouble. He wasnt breathing for the lack of oxygen. He was placed on his side, and an adult gave him several hard strikes on the back. It was only when Madison heard him cry that she knew he was all right.24.How did Madison know what had happened?A.
20、 She saw it herself. B. She heard a cry for help.C. Her mother told her about it. D. Her mother asked her to help.25 What drove Madison to save the little boy?A.The boys scream. B.The boys request.C.Her mothers bravery. D.Her own willingness.26.What happened to the little boy at last?A.He was saved.
21、 B.He was drowned.C.He wasnt breathing. D.He was sent to hospital.27.What is the passage mainly about?A.A girl and her brave mother. B.A boy fell into a septic tank.C.How to save a drowning boy. D.A girl voluntarily saved a little boy.CIt was just a normal day for Ruth Miller, a 63-year-old woman un
22、til everything went horribly wrong. She was walking to her car after shopping when the unthinkable happened.Right as she was unlocking her car, a man quickly came up behind her and tried to wrestle her purse away. She was in shock. Luckily she remembered she had her Safe Personal Alarm(SPA) on her p
23、urse, and since she was too scared to scream for help, she quickly reached for the alarm and pulled the pin(保险栓). Immediately her SPA started just screaming. The man didnt know what to do! He froze for a second, and then ran away like a bat out of hell!SPA is a safety device capable of creating a 12
24、5db sound that attracts attention and scares away potential attackers. To compare, its the same volume as a military jet during takeoff.Paul Davidson, the inventor of SPA, knows all too well the type of situation that Ruth found herself in. But thats not the only type of situation that SPA helps pro
25、tect against. Parents can give it to their kids as an extra means of protection. Teenagers can use it so they can feel safe walking home. Women can know its there when they have to use the parking lot at night. “My mother, who is 76 years old, carries it around in case she falls and needs to ask peo
26、ple for help. I only wish Id have thought of it earlier,” said Paul.The police have been recommending SPA since it first hit the market. In fact, since its launch, SPA has been in a state, shifting between in stock to sold out nearly every other week, and its also got tons of loyal followers worldwi
27、de.28. What does the underlined part “the unthinkable” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. An attempted robbery.B. A wrestling match.C. An angry argument.D. A car accident.29. How did Ruth react to the unexpected situation?A. She fought violently.B. She froze in great fear.C. She cried desperately for help.D
28、. She sounded her safety device.30. Why does Paul mention his mother?A. To imply the elderly need more care. B. To suggest he cares about his mother.C. To show SPA can be widely used. D. To make an advertisement for SPA.31. What can be learned from the text?A. SPA is well received in the market. B.
29、People hesitate to pay for security.C. SPA was sold out in the first two weeks. D. SPA is not important in life.DRegarded as one of the English languages most gifted poets, John Keats wrote poetry that concentrated on imagery, human nature, and philosophy(哲学). Although Keats didnt receive much forma
30、l literary education, his own studies and passion brought him much success. Additionally, his own life situation influenced his poetry greatly.Growing up as a young boy in London in a lower middle-class family, the young John didnt attend a private school, but went to a public one. His teachers and
31、his familys friends regarded him as an optimistic boy who favored playing and fighting much more than minding his studies. After his fathers death in the early 1800s, followed by his mothers passing due to tuberculosis(肺结核), he began viewing life differently. He wanted to escape the world and did so
32、 by reading anything he could get his hands on.At around the age of 16, the teenage John Keats began studying under a surgeon so that he too might become a doctor. However, his literary appetite had taken too much of his fancy, especially with his addiction to the poetry of Edmund Spenser. He was ab
33、le to have his first full poem published in the Examiner in 1816, entitled O Solitude! If I Must With Thee Dwell. Within two months in 1817, Keats had written an entire volume of poetry, but was sharply criticized(批评) by a magazine. However, the negative response didnt stop his love of rhythm(韵律).Jo
34、hn Keats next work was Endymion, which was published in May 1818. The story involves a shepherd who falls in love with the moon goddess and leads him on an adventure of one boys hope to overcome the limitations of being human. Following Endymion, however, he tried something more narrative-based(叙事体的
35、) and wrote Isabella. During this time, John Keats began seeing his limitations in poetry due to his own limit in life experiences. He would have to have the “knowledge” associated with his poems. His next work was Hyperion that would attempt to combine all that he learned. However, a bout(发作) with
36、tuberculosis while visiting Italy would keep him from his work and eventually take his life in 1821.32. John Keats attitude towards life changed because of .A. his early education from school B. the deaths of his parentsC. Edmund Spensers poetry D. the criticism of a magazine33. What is the common t
37、hing between John Keats and his mother?A. They read many books. B. They had a bad childhood.C. They died of the same disease. D. They showed strong interest in poetry.34. While trying to achieve his dream of becoming a poet first, John Keats was .A determinedB. experiencedC. knowledgeableD. impatien
38、t35. What do we know from the passage?A. Keats received little education at school. B. Endymion was about a real love story.C. In 1816 Keats spent two months writing a poem. D. Keats once had a chance of becoming a doctor.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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Hotels should be
39、 as good as their guests think they are. Guest satisfaction is quite important to any hotel. 36 And even in many cases they will have to go above and beyond to impress the guests.A good website improves the customer experience.In todays world where everything is available on the Internet, customers
40、tend to get their first information about the hotels online. 37 38 Customer satisfaction is more than just a smile when you greet them. Knowing the customer base is what matters the most. Connect with your guests before they arrive at the front desk. Use social media to learn more about them. It wil
41、l help the hotel to add some touches and details that personalize the guest experience.Train your staff. 39 A staff well-trained in dealing with the complaints, but more importantly avoiding them in the first place, will do better overall. Your employees must be friendly, welcoming and approachable.
42、Respond to guest feedback(反馈).The hotel industry can be a tough one with requests and complaints coming in online, by email, phone or in person. So its important to actively respond to guest feedback. 40 A. Know your customers.B. Hotels need to provide the guests experience as promised.C. Its a must
43、-have service that all guests expect when they arrive.D. Every member of the hotel plays a significant role in the guest experience.E. You cant make each person who stays in the hotel feel like they are at home.F. The guest experience begins long before they arrive at the front desk to check in.G. W
44、hen you do this, you are showing other travelers that you value the opinion of your guests.第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Holding my fathers hands one night, I couldnt help but notice their calluses(老茧) and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a farmer, 41 all his struggl
45、es.One summer, I remember, a drought hit Ontario, turning it into a 42 desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last 43 from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which 44 took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didnt 45 quickl
46、y. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we 46 needed twenty dozen. I was completely 47 and angry. Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves!” Dad 48 , “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of
47、us and then were 49 . ” Such is Dad whatever problem he 50 , he never gives up. 51 , the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our country. It was a/an 52 time for everyone, but Dad remained optimistic. He 53 to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Onl
48、y then did I truly begin to 54 Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.Dad is also a living example of real 55 . From dawn to dark, he works countless hours to 56 our family. He always puts our happiness 57 his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games 58 his exhaustion
49、after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and 59 , putting others first.Dad, the life 60 I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.41. A. exceptB. includingC. concerningD. besi
50、des42. A. stormyB. livelyC. burningD. disappearing43. A. orderB. formC. gapD. position44. A. naturallyB. normallyC. eventuallyD. actually45. A. goB. beginC. occurD. change46. A. yetB. evenC. stillD. nearly47. A. discouragedB. disappointedC. annoyedD. frightened48. A. apologizedB. scoldedC. complaine
51、dD. comforted49. A. lostB. doneC. goneD. touched50. A. thinks aboutB. brings upC. works outD. meets with51. A. SurprisinglyB. UnfortunatelyC. Hopefully D. Strangely52. A. unforgettableB. regretfulC. embarrassedD. tough53. A. happenedB. seemedC. continuedD. aimed54. A. appreciateB. faceC. examineD. q
52、uestion55. A. careB. loveC. prideD. honesty56. A. settleB. impressC. pleaseD. support57. A. beforeB. afterC. besideD. under58. A. in control of B. in terms ofC. in spite ofD. in place of59. A. carefulB. positiveC. humorousD. considerate60. A. rulesB. mottoesC. lessonsD. patterns 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分
53、15分）阅读下而短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。My dad is an enthusiastic(狂热的) runner who 61 (great) influenced me when I was young. So I was very sporty before the age of 14. However, when my family move, my new school didnt pay much attention 62 sports and had no after-school activities like football or runni
54、ng. Over the next few years, I 63 (stop) exercising apart from during Physical Education lessons at school. It looked like I was 64 (health); however, I was not.One day, I was late for a bus, tried to run after it and in under a minute was out of breath! This made me realize how unfit I was. 65 (hel
55、p) myself get in shape again, I made a(n) 66 (decide) that I would take up a kind of sport.A friend of mine suggested a swimming pool 67 she goes to a few times a week. Now, Im a swimming lover! I find swimming in the pool very 68 (relax). I swim for 69 hour three times a week. I hope that I will so
56、on start to feel the benefits of regular exercise, and will become 70 (fit) than before.第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分） 第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Linda很喜欢中国丝绸。正巧你市于10月20日至26日 举行“中国丝绸文化节”( Chinese Silk Culture Festival)，你想邀请她同去，请你给她写一封电子邮件，内容包括；1.写信目的； 2.介绍文化节； 3.约定见面时间、地点。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 . . . . .第二节（
57、满分20分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。My day didnt begin well when I discovered water coming out of the washing machine had destroyed my brand-new carpet(地毯). So, I shouted angrily at my husband, who played card games last night instead of repairing the washing machine.Then, I saw my six-year-o
58、ld son Jonathan touching a limb(枝干) of my azalea(杜鹃花) bush. Before I could stop it, hed broken it. “Can I take the flowers to school today?” he asked. With a wave of my hand, I sent him off. I turned my back so that he wouldnt see the tears gathering in my eyes.It was days like this that made me wan
59、t to give up. I just wanted to drive up to the mountains, hide in a cave, and never come out.The rest of the day, I washed and dried clothes, thinking how love had disappeared from my life. Then, I looked at the clock. It was 2:30. I was late. Jonathans class finished at 2:15 and I hurriedly drove t
60、o the school.I was out of breath when I arrived at the teachers door. The teacher rushed through the door and took me aside. “I want to talk to you about Jonathan,” she said. I prepared myself for the worst.“Did you know Jonathan brought flowers to school today?” she asked. I nodded, thinking about
61、my favorite azalea bush. “Let me tell you about yesterday,” the teacher said. “See that little girl?” I noticed a bright-eyed girl laughing there. I nodded.“Well, her parents are always quarreling. Yesterday, she told me she didnt want to live. I watched her bury her face in her hands and say loud e
62、nough for the class to hear, Nobody loves me. I did all I could to comfort her, but it only seemed to make things worse. “Did Jonathan do anything to help?” I asked. “Yes,” the teacher said firmly.注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；Paragraph 1:Then, the teacher told me what happened. . . . . . . Paragraph 2:Late
63、r that evening, I was looking at the azaleas(杜鹃花) when I heard the familiar sound of my husbands brakes (刹车). . . . . . . 听力：CCAAC ABCCA BABBC ABCAC阅读：BCACB ADADC BBCAD BFADG完形：BCABA CACBD BDCAB DACDCGreatly to have stopped healthy To help decision where relaxing an fitterDear Linda,I have good news
64、 for you. Knowing that you are interested in Chinese culture, especially Chinese silk, I am writing to invite you to a Chinese Silk Culture Festivalto be held from Jan 20thto 26thin the City Hall.The theme of the Chinese Silk Culture Festival is“China surprises the world with splendid silk”. Silk is
65、 one of Chinas greatest treasures enjoying worldwide reputation. At the festival, besides the knowledge of silk history, various delicate silk products are shown, among which are some elegant silk dresses.Would it be convenient for you if we meet at 9am on Jan 20that the entrance of the City Hall?Id
66、 appreciate it if you could confirm your coming at your earliest convenience. Hopefully, youll accept my invitation.Yours,Li Hua参考答案2、参考答案：Paragraph 1:Then, the teacher told me what happened. This morning, my son walked straight over to that little girl handed her some pretty pink flowers and said,
67、“I love you.” She looked at Jonathan gratefully, with tears streaming down her cheeks. Then he patted her on the shoulder and sat by her side for a long time. It was my son that helped rebuild her faith! My heart was filled with pride for what my son had done. I found Jonathan, reached for his hand
68、and whispered, “Thank you. Youve made my day.”Paragraph 2:Later that evening, I was looking at the azaleas when I heard the familiar sound of my husbands brakes(刹车). I immediately picked some pink azaleas off the bush. My husbands eyes widened in surprise as I handed him the flowers and said, “I love you.” I then explained, “Today, Jonathan comforted a little girl by giving her azaleas. Ive learned a lesson that we should put love into practice.” My husband hugged me tightly in tears. Thanks to Jonathan, the seed of love that God had planted in my family began to bloom once again in us.
