1、高考资源网（ ），您身边的高考专家南昌二中2013届高三第四次月考英语试题命题人：黄海华 审题人：彭 燕（本试题分第卷和第卷两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟）第卷（选择题 共115分）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秒种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 does the woman mean?A. There is no need to hurry.B. They
2、 should get on the coming bus.C. They should wait for another bus.2.What time will Mark arrive?A. At 5:10pm.B. At 5:30pm.C. At 5:50pm.3.What will the man do next?A. Help the woman.B. Type some letters.C. Go home.4.When will the woman return the book?A. Today.B. In two days.C. Tomorrow.5.What is the
3、man inviting the woman to do?A. Drink a cup of coffee.B. Prepare dinner with him.C. Have a meal together.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67题。6.What is the woman worried about?A. Wasting food.B. Her husbands weight.C. Putting on weight7.How does the man try to make the woman feel welcome?A. By pe
4、rsuading her to eat moreB. By sharing food with herC. By preparing some entertainment.听第7段材料，回答第89题。8.What does woman think of the original price?A. Too high.B. Very low.C. Reasonable.9.How much money did the man spend on the necklace?A. About 108 dollars.B. About 98 dollars.C. About 105 dollars.听第8
5、段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Where are the speakers?A. On a busB. In a subway station.C. Outside a museum.11.What does the woman help the man to do?A. Use a ticket machine.B. Find the platform.C. Get on a train.12.What will the man probably do next?A. Go to platform 3.B. Walk to the State Street stationC. Get o
6、ff at the next stop.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Interviewer and interviewee.C. Teacher and student.14.Why is the woman unhappy?A. She cant find a job in the city.B. Her father has asked her to go home.C. She cant bear the city life.15.What did the wo
7、mans father advise her to do?A. Find a job as soon as possible.B. Work on his farm.C. Work in the city.16.What will the woman do next?A. Ask her father for some advice.B. Go back to the farm.C. Continue looking for a job in the city.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Where does the woman come from?A. America.B. R
8、ussia.C. England.18.Whats the program related to?A. Environmental protection.B. Eco-friendly buildings.C. Improving relationships among communities.19.Whats the goal of the program?A. To reduce car use.B. To promote eco-friendly studios.C. To get 4 million volunteers.20.How is the woman living an ec
9、o-friendly life?A. By having an eco-friendly dance studio.B. By stopping driving a private car.C. By planting a tree every two weeks.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。21.How about_Christmas evening party?I should say it was _ success.A.a;aB.the
10、;aC.a;/D.the;/22.I saw a woman running toward me in the dark.Before I could recognize who she was,she had run back in the direction_she had come.A.of whichB.by whichC.in which D.from which23.It isnt clear_ is to blame.We need to find a solution to the problem first.A.who is it thatB.who it is thatC.
11、it is who thatD.that who it is24.We had wanted to finish our task by noon,but it didnt quite _ as planned.A.find out B.work outC.hand outD.give out25._,the student insists that he be separated from his desk-mate,who is naughty.A.To avoid being affectedB.To avoid to be affectedC.Avoiding being affect
12、edD.Avoiding to be affected26.Happy birthday,Mary!so you have_twenty-one already!A.becomeB.turnedC.grownD.passed27.You_Tom at the party yesterday;he went abroad for a holiday last week.A.should have seenB.might have seenC.mustnt have seenD.couldnt have seen28.Which do you enjoy_your summer holiday,t
13、aking a part-time job or staying at home?A.to spendB.spendingC.being spendD.spend29.What do you think I should do?I think youd better pay a visit to him_.A.out of workB.out of sightC.out of respectD.out of shape30.I feel nervous for Im going to take an English competition tomorrow._.A.Good luckB.Tak
14、e it easyC.CongratulationsD.Take your time31.I believe that I _ to the modern life in New York by the end of next month.A.will have adaptedB.have adaptedC.adaptD.will adapt32.Your understanding on the theory is_ satisfactory. You must read more after class.A.far fromB.up toC.along withD.free of33.Wh
15、o would you rather_the speech instead of you?A.deliverB.have deliveredC.have deliverD.have to deliver34.We finally managed to make the customers_of the quality of the vehicle.A.pleasedB.convincingC.convincedD.satisfied35.Why are you staring at me?You look stupid!The way you wear is_annoys me most.A.
16、whichB.whereC.how D.what第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）选出可以填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The chemist handed me my prescription(处方药)，apologized for the wait, and explained that his register had already closed.He asked if I would 36 using the register at the front of the store.I tol
17、d him not to worry and walked up to the front, 37 one person was in line ahead of me,a little girl no more than seven, 38 a bottle of Childrens Motrin on the counter.She 39 a little green and white striped(有条纹的) coin purse closely to her chest.The purse 40 me of the days when,as a child,I played dre
18、ss-up in my grandmas closet.Id march around the house in 41 clothes,wearing costume jewellery and hats,talking “grownup talk”to 42 who would listen.I remembered the thrill one day when I 43 a pretend dollar to someone,and he handed back some 44 coins for me to put into my special purse.“Keep the 45
19、!”he told me with a wink(眨眼).Now the clerk rang up(用收银机记录)the little girls 46 ,while she shakily pulled out a coupon(优惠券)，a dollar bill and some coins.I watched her face becoming red as she tried to 47 her money,and I could see right away that she was about a dollar 48 .With a quick wink to the chec
20、ker,I drew a dollar bill onto the counter and 49 the clerk to ring up the sale.The child put her 50 change into her coin purse,grabbed her 51 and hurried out of the door.As I 52 for my car,I felt a pull on my shirt.There was the girl, 53 up at me with her big brown eyes.She gave me a 54 ,wrapped her
21、 arms around my legs for a long moment,and then stretched out her little hand.It was full of coins.“ 55 ,”she whispered.“Thats okay,”I answered.I flashed her a smile and winked,“keep the change!”36.A.enjoyB.rememberC.mindD.regret37.A.whereB.whenC.whileD.which38.A.aboutB.withC.asD.like39.A.heldB.hand
22、edC.openedD.closed40.A.toldB.remindedC.informedD.convinced41.A.suitableB.expensiveC.oversizedD.soft42.A.nobodyB.someoneC.everyone.D.anyone43.A.lentB.showedC.leftD.gave44.A.pretendB.falseC.trueD.real45.A.changeB.dollarC.paperD.purse46.A.expressionB.priceC.medicineD.money47.A.holdB.countC.getD.save48.
23、A.sharpB.shortC.enoughD.much49.A.advisedB.beggedC.signaledD.got50.A.untouchedB.separatedC.givenD.uncounted51.A.packageB.moneyC.purse.D.change52.A.droveB.startedC.headedD.stopped53.A.wavingB.lookingC.noddingD.pointing54.A.dollarB.messageC.noteD.smile55.A.Excuse meB.Terribly sorryC.Thank youD.See you第
24、三部分 阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWar Horse author Michael Morpurgo is being interviewed:Reporter:How did War Horse become so successful?Michael:War Horse was published in 1982,and it did not sell very well.But my publishers kept it in print,along with all my
25、books.I am very grateful to Egmont and Im sure now they are very grateful to themselves.The book was discovered 21 years later,by accident.I was on Desert Island Discs on Radio 4 in 2003 when my work was becoming better known.One of the listeners was the mother of a director called Tom Morris,and af
26、ter reading War Horse herself she told her son to read it.Two years later the play came out,and it was a huge hit that went to the West End,Broadway and now Canada and Australia,then a nationwide American tour in June this year.In 2009 kathy kennedy,the producer who worked with Steven Spielberg,walk
27、ed into the New London Theatre to see the play because her daughter liked it very much.She then phoned Spielberg and told him this would be his next film!The way it all happened is better than any of my stories.War Horse has now sold over 1 million copies.Reporter:Has War Horse changed your life?Mic
28、hael:It has made all the difference in the world.The most important gift it has given us is not to have to worry about money,because there has always been a slight anxiety.It has allowed us to ensure our grandchildrens education.There is a disadvantage to it as well,which is an assumption that I am
29、super rich.Im not,actually.It is very nice and completely unexpected but I have got to go on writing.If I were younger,I think,it would go to my head.Now I am too old for anything to go to my head.It is not the same as winning the lottery(彩票)。56.Why are Michaels publishers grateful to themselves too
30、?A.Because they never stopped printing it and it finally proved successful.B.Because they earned a lot thanks to books of high quality they printed.C.Because they have the ability to enlarge their company.D.Because they have the potential to film the story.57.War Horse got the first huge success tha
31、nks to_.A.Steven Spielberg and his daughterB.Tom Morris and his listenersC.Kathy Kennedys daughterD.Tom Morris mother58.Why did Kathy Kennedy watch the play of War Horse?A.Because she knew that the film was very popular.B.Because her daughter was mad on the play.C.Because her friend,Steven Spielberg
32、,advised her to see it.D.Because she was looking for a story with an animal in her mind.59.What change made Michael feel most valuable because of War Horse?A.He could stay at home looking after his grandchildren.B.He can make friends with famous film directors.C.He neednt worry about his financial p
33、roblems.D.He neednt spend time writing another book.60.What is the attitude of Michael to his great success?A.Calm.B.Unbelievable.C.ConfusedD.Excited. BIt has been two years since I published my first article on Yahoo!Contributor Network.I was very excited when I saw that what I had written was publ
34、ished on the Internet.I recognized that the content sites such as Associated Content can provide a fertile ground for learning how to become a writer.I was thrifty(节俭的)I could see that this was an open door for systematically(系统地)learning some basic writing skills without paying college tuition for
35、classes,all to be finished at my own speed and without leaving the comfort of my own home.During these past few years I gained enough experience and understanding of using Associated Content to try writing.I found writing for that site was not my cup of tea.However,my experience there was positive a
36、s I was rewarded with even more learning opportunities just by giving it a try.Through Associated Content I was introduced to the world of bolgs(博客).I decided to learn how to set up a blog myself.Now Im interested in blogs and continue to work as a writer.Writing for the content site Yahoo!Contribut
37、or Network gives me a chance of trying creative writingnews,reviews and numerous lifestyle issues.And all of these topics are my own choices.Then there is an opportunity to meet other writers.Yahoo!Contributor Network has a wonderful in-house messaging system that allows its writers to communicate e
38、asily with one another.Not all your tries are satisfactory and easy when you write for a content site,but the benefits are many if you try it.My teacher once said,“If you dont quit,you will win.”I have no desire to quit writing as I really enjoy it.My thanks go out to Associated content and yahoo!Co
39、ntributor Network for all my progress in writing!And to my fellow writersthank you so much for your support and friendship.May we continue in our efforts of inspiration for many years to come!61.According to the author,_.A.people can read a lot of novels on Associated ContentB.Associated Content hel
40、ps readers study writing regularlyC.Associated Content contributes to making one become a writer.D.studying on Associated Content is rather expensive but convenient.62.In the authors eyes,writing for Associated Content was not_.A.a job he can deal withB.his favorite thingC.a difficult task for himD.
41、meaningful work for him63.What is the benefit that Yahoo!Contributor Network offers?A.You can have all your articles published.B.You can get a lot of rewards from the site.C.You can use its information and messages for free.D.You can easily communicate with other writers.64.The author uses his teach
42、ers words to show that_.A.he will stick to his writing careerB.his teacher gave him a lot of helpC.what his teacher said is really trueD.he has met much difficulty in writing65.We can learn from the passage that_.A.two years has passed since the author began writingB.the author is grateful for the s
43、ites and his fellow writersC.the author had his first book published on the InternetD.the author thinks writing on the Internet is very easyCYou may never connect the words “good” and “eco-friendly”with plastic.Its time to do a rethink on that as we say hello to hemp(大麻)plastic.Traditionally,plastic
44、s have been made from petrochemicals,which are mainly poisonous.Plants,on the other hand,are also a source of cellulose(纤维素),which can be used to make biodegradable (生物所能分解的)plastic.As hemp happens to be one of the richest sources of cellulose,it is only natural that scientists will support its use,
45、considering its ecological benefits.Hemp plastic is biodegradable and recyclable.If you thought being eco-friendly reduced its solidity,you couldnt be more wrong.The hard level of hemp plastic can match that of regular plastic.Hemp plastic is resistant to heat;however,the most outstanding feature of
46、 a few varieties of hemp plastic is that they are flame resistant too.Finally,if Henry Ford could imagine creating a car with this material,we can perhaps believe that it indeed is“ten times stronger than steel”.It is a pity that with so many useful qualities,we dont see hemp plastic being used in o
47、ur everyday life,the way it ought to be.Hemp plastic can easily take the place of the exiting plastic in products like cell phone chargers(充电器),laptop covers,etc.Currently,hemp plastic is being used to produce audio(音响设备),video,toys,automobile parts and packaging materials.Hemp fiber is one of the s
48、trongest natural fibers known to us.As scientists keep looking for ways to solve the ecological damage that traditional plastics have caused,here is a material that can be produced to be 100% biodegradable.Hemp plastic is known to be several times durable as compared to polypropylene(聚丙烯)plastic,and
49、 it comes without all the health and safety threats,It really has long useful life.Plastics keep reminding us of the damage that we have done to our planet,all under the excuse of convenience.As hemp products have become a new choice into our daily life,Please take a green plan now and make your eff
50、ort to protect the environment.66.Plastics produced in the traditional way are_.A.harmfulB.made from plantsC.good and eco-friendlyD.biodegradable67.According to Para.2,hemp plastic_.A.is all resistant to flameB.doesnt have enough solidityC.will take the place of steelD.can be used again after being
51、processed68.What does the underlined word“durable”mean in Para.4?A.Very useful of important.B.Costing little money or less money.C.Staying in good condition for a long time.D.Existing in large numbers or in many places.69.Which aspect of hemp plastic isnt mentioned in the passage?A.Features.B.Produc
52、tion costC.Applications.D.Advantages.70.What can we know from the passage?A.Using hemp plastic is inconvenient.B.People havent made the most of hemp.C.Hemp fiber is a kind of strong man-made fiber.D.Scientists have already known how to solve ecological damage.DThe olive is one of the oldest planted
53、crops known to man and is still widely grown in the Mediterranean.An olive tree can have a life of 500 years and is strong enough to continue to grow if ever chopped to the ground.It takes up four years before the olive tree is ripe enough to bear fruit.Olive trees originated in the Mediterranean re
54、gion where there is the perfect climate for the olive tree planting.It is characterized by abundant sunshine year-round and hot,dry summers with an average temperature of 80F.In winter,it rarely drops below 50F.Olive trees were first planted by humans around 4000 BC in an area known as the Fertile C
55、rescent.Before the areas became desert,countries such as modern-day Turkey and Iraq had a lush environment with soil that plants grow well.Archaeological findings suggest that farming began in the Fertile Crescent before 7000BC.Instead of living as hunter-gatherers,these early humans settled down an
56、d harvested native plants.They selected olive trees that produced larger and oilier olives than the wild trees.Olives and olive oil became valuable trade items between societies and civilizations.People who moved from one place to another and traders from the Fertile Crescent introduced olive oil to
57、 Syria and Crete,which spread to Egypt,Greece,and Rome.It continued to migrate westward until olive trees were first introduced to Califomia between 1769and 1785.The olive tree and olive oil have important symbolism in each religion.In Christianity,a dove(鸽子)brought an olive branch to Noah as a symb
58、ol of peace and new life after God flooded the Earth.The Prophet Muhammad suggested the use of olive oil for medicinal(药用的) purposes and massage(按摩).Olive oil has medicinal benefits.Olive oil has been used for health benefits.Regular eating olive oil can reduce the risk of cancers.It was used during
59、 the Spanish Civil War from1808 to 1813 to treat cases of fever.In 1960,oleuropein(橄榄多酚)was removed from olive leaves,which helps with food poisoning.71.If an olive tree is chopped to the ground,_.A.it cant grow any moreB.it can produce more new onesC.there is no doubt that it will dieD.it is able t
60、o grow back strongly72.What does the underlined word “lush”in para.2 probably mean?A.Of bad climate.B.Changeable or unstable.C.Extremely disadvantaged.D.Growing thickly and strongly.73.We can learn from the first two paragraphs that_.A.the olive tree can stand extreme coldB.the olive tree enjoys the
61、 long sunshineC.the olive is the oldest tree in the worldD.the climate of deserts suits the olive tree74.Which of the following is true according to the passage?Olive trees bear fruits every four years.Olive oil was a food production before 7000BC.In Muhammad,olive oil was used as medicine.Olive tre
62、es were introduced to California in the 18th century.A.B. C. D. 75.What is this passage mainly about?A.The history of the olive tree.B.The characteristic of the olive tree.C.The origin and medicinal benefits of the olive tree.D.The different symbols of the olive tree in each region.第II卷 非选择题（共35分）第四
63、部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）1Not all parties have to be time-consuming and expensive to plan.Its possible to have a party thats simple but fun for everyone.Before you plan the party,it helps to write an outline of what kind of party you want to have,what foods and entertainment youll p
64、rovide and so on.The following are tips on how to plan an excellent simple party.2Choose a party theme that goes along with your interest and is easy to handle for you.If youre a huge jazz fan and you have a large collection of jazz albums,build your party on a jazz theme.Visit local party supply st
65、ores and pick up music decorative items such as tablecloths,glasses,plates and napkins.3Decide_available you have to spend on your party.Be practical about the length of time tasks are likely to take,such as how much time you spend on pre-party house cleaning,meal preparation and shopping for party
66、materials.Add a time buffer(缓冲)into.your calculations.This way if anything goes wrong you will be able to deal with it.4Prepare the food for your party.Make a trip to the store to get all your ingredients.Do this 2 or 3 days before the party as this will make sure all your ingredients are fresh and
67、allow you to concentrate on meal preparation rather than running around searching for last-minute ingredients.Besides,you should make sure that if kids are part of the group,there are some delicious snacks for them.5If you choose to hold it at home,make sure you have cleaned your home up and organiz
68、ed it at least a day or two before.Decorate the entrance hall or doorway to create a welcoming atmosphere.Make sure that the lighting is appropriate.Check the restrooms for extra toilet paper,tissue and soap.76.What party themes should we choose?( no more than 12 words)_77.Fill in the blank in parag
69、raph 3 with proper words.(no more than 5 words)_78.Why should we buy ingredients 2 or 3 days before the party?(no more than 12 words)_79.Complete the following statement with words from Paragraph4.(no more than 3 words)Make sure to prepare some_if there are kids in the party.80.What does the underlined word“ it”in Paragraph 5 probably refer to?(no more than 2 words)_第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，你所在的班级最近举办了一次主题为“Learn to Be Thankful(学会感恩)”的演讲比赛。请用英语写一篇短文介绍这次活动，内容包含如下要点：1.班主任发表主题演讲，号召同学们学会感恩；2.同学们以自身的经历为例，表达对父母的爱和感谢；3.你自己的感受注意：1.词数120左右；2.可以增加适当情节以使行文连贯。 高三英语参考答案欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。