1、杨仙逸中学2016届高三第二次月考英语试卷 第 I 卷第一部分 阅读理解 (共两节,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、和D)中,选出最佳选项。AMonthly Talks at London Canal Museum Our monthls start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you dont need to book. They end around 21:
2、00.November 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the educati
3、on of that group of early “civil engineers”.December 5thIce for the Mets, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how
4、 Londons ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on thwold Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.March 6thEyots as-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames
5、had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest. Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book More info: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson London Canal Museum 12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT www.canalmuseum.org.uk www. canalmuseum.m
6、obi Tel:020 7713 08361.When is the talk on James Brindley? A. November 7th. B. March 6th. C. February 6th.D. December 5th.2. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers.B. Ice for the Metropolis.C. Eyots andThames Islands.D. An Update on the Cotswold Canals.3. Who will give the t
7、alk on the islands in the Thames?A. Miranda Vickers.B. Malcolm Tucker.C. Chris Lewis.D. Liz Payne.BThe freezinheast hasnt been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter, so when the chance came for a weekend to Sarasota, Florida, my bags were packed before you could say “sunshine”. I left for t
8、he land of warmth and vitamin C(维生素C), thinking of beaches and orange trees. When we touched down to blue skies and warm air, I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness. Swimming pools, wine tasting, and pink sunsets(at normal evening hours, not 4 in the afternoon) filled the weekend, but the best par
9、t-particularly to my taste, dulled by months of cold- weather root vegetables-was a 7 a.m. adventure to the Sarasota farmers market that proved to be more than worth the early wake-up call.The market, which was founded in 1979, sets up its tents every Saturday from 7:00 am to 1 p.m., rain or shine,
10、along North Lemon and State streets. Baskets of perfect red strawberries, the red-painted sides of the Java Dawg coffee truck; and most of all, the tomatoes: amazing, large, soft and round red tomatoes.Disappointed by many a broken, vine-ripened (蔓上成熟的) promise, Ive refused to buy winter tomatoes fo
11、r years. No matter how attractive they look in the store, once I get them home theyre unfailingly dry, hard, and tasteless. But I homed in, with uncertainty, on one particular table at the Browns Grove Farms stand, full of fresh and soft tomatoes the size of my fist. These were the real deal- and at
12、 that moment, I realized that the best part of Sarasota in winter was going to be eating things that back home in New York I wouldnt be experiencing again for months.Delighted as by the tomatoes in sight, my happiness deepened when I learned that Browns Grove Farm is one of the suppliers for Jack Du
13、sty, a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton, where- luckily for me- I was planning to have dinner that very night. Without even seeing the menu, I knew Id be ordering every tomato on it.4. What did the author think of her winter life in New York?A. Exciting. B. Boring. C. Relaxing. D
14、. Annoying.5. What made the authors getting up late early worthwhile?A. Having a swim.B. Breathing in fresh air.C. Walking in the morning sun.D. Visiting a local farmers market.6. What can we learn about tomatoes sold in New York in winter?A . They are soft.B. They look nice.C. They taste great.D. T
15、hey are juicy.7. What was the author going to that evening?A. Go to a farm. B. Check into a hotel.C. Eat in a restaurant.D. Buy fresh vegetables.CSalvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the most popular of modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist
16、 and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory. There is also LEnigme sans Fin from 1938, works on pa
17、per, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artists showman qualities.The visitor will the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth. The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visit
18、or exiting through the brain.The exhn shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities (无限). “From the infinity small to the infinity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre i
19、n Figueras,” explains the Pompidou Centre.The fiection of the major works was done in close collaboration (合作)with the Museo Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.8. Which of tlowing best describe Dali ac
20、cording to Paragraph 1?A. Optimistic. B. Productive C. Generous. D. Traditional.9. What is Dalis The Persistence of Memory considered to be? A. On e masterworks. B. A successful screen adaptation. C. An artiseation for the stage. D. One of the beat TV programmes.10. How are the exhibits arranged at
21、the World of Dali?A. By popularity. B. By importance. C. By size and shape. D. By time and subject.11. What doeword “contributions” in the last paragraph refer to? A. Artworks. B. Projects. C. Donations. D. Documents.DConflict the menu tonight at the caf La Chope. This evening, as on every Thursday
22、night, psychologist Maud Lehanne is leading two of Frances favorite pastimes, coffee drinking and the “talking cure”. Here they are learning to get in touch with their true feelings. It isnt always easy. They customers-some thirty Parisians who pay just under $2 (plus drinks) per session-care quick
23、to intellectualize (高谈阔论), slow to open up and connect. “You are forbidden to say one feels, or people think,” Lehanne told them. “Say I think, Think me.”A caf societe no intellectualizing is allowed? It couldnt seem more un-French. But Lehannes psychology caf is about more than knowing oneself: Its
24、 trying to help the citys troubled neighborhood cafes. Over the years, Parisian cafes have fallen victim to changes in the French lifestyle-longer working hours, a fast food boom and a younger generations desire to spend more time at home. Dozens of new theme cafes appear to change the situation. Ca
25、fes focused around psychology, history, and engineering are catching on, filling tables well into the evening.12.What are people encouraged to do at the cafe La Chope?A. Learn a newct. B. Keep in touch with friends.C. Show off their knowledge. D. Express their true feelings.13. How are cafes affecte
26、d by French lifestyle changes?A. They are less frequently visited. B. They stay open for longer hours.C. They have bigger night crowds. D. They start to serve fast food.14. What are theme cafes expected to do?A. Create more jobs. B. Supply better drinks. C. Save the cafe business. D. Serve the neigh
27、borhood.15. Why are psychology cafes becoming popular in Paris?A. They bring people true friendship. B. They give people spiritual support.C. They help people realize their dreams. D. They offer a platform for business links.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。 The jobse f
28、uture have not yet been invented. 16 . By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds.1.CuriosityYour children need to be deeply curious. _17 . Ask kids, “What ingredients (配料)can we add to make these pancakes even better next time ?” and then try th
29、em out. Ingredients make the pancakes better? What could we try next time? 2. CreativityTrue creativithe ability to take something existing and create something new _18 . There are a dozen different things you can do with them. Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way i
30、n helping them develop their creativity.3.Personal skillsUnderstandingthers feel can be a challenge for kids. We know whats going on inside our own head, but what about others? Being able to read people helps kid from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions. _19 . “Why do you think s
31、hes crying?” “Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face?” “If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel?”4. Self Expression_20 thereany ways to express thoughts and ideas music, acting, drawing,building, photography. You may find that your child is attracted by one more th
32、an another.A. Encourage kids to cook with you.B. And we cant forget science education.C. We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.D. So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that dont yet exist?E. Gardening is r great activity for helping kids develop this skill.F. We can do
33、in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.G. Being ablemmunicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.第二部分英语知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。As a general rule, all forms of activity lead to boredom when they are perfo
34、rmed on a routine(常规)basis. As a matter of fact, we can see this 21 at work in people of all 22 . For example, on Christmas morning, children are excited about 23 with their new toys. But their 24 soon wears off and by January those 25 toys can be found put away in the basement. The world is full of
35、 26 stamp albums and unfinished models, each standing as a monument to someones 27 interest. When parents bring home a pet, their child 28 bathes it and brushes its fur. Within a short time, however, the 29 of caring for the animal is handed over to the parents. Adolescents enter high school with gr
36、eat 30 but are soon looking forward to 31 . The same is true of the young adults going to college. And then, how many 32 , who now complain (抱怨) about the long drives to work, 33 drove for hours at a time when they first 34 their drivers license (执照)? Before people retire, they usually 35 to do a lo
37、t of 36 things, which they never had 37 to do while working. But 38 after retirement , the golfing, the fishing, the reading and all of the other pastimes become as boring as the jobs they 39 . And , like the child in January, they go searching for new 40 .21. A. principle B. habit C. weaker D. powe
38、r22. A. parties B. races C. countries D. ages 23. A. working B. living C. playing D. going24. A. confidence B. interest C. anxiety D. sorrow25. A. same B. extra C. funny D. expensive26. A. well-organized B. colorfully-printed C. newly- collected D. half-filled27. A. broad B. passing C. different D.
39、main28. A. silently B. impatiently C. gladly D. worriedly29. A. promise B. burden C. right D. game30. A. courage B. calmness C. confusion D. excitement31. A. grad B. independence C. responsibility D. success32. A. children B. students C. adults D. retirees33. A. caref B. eagerly C. nervously D. brav
40、ely34. A. required B. obtained C. noticed D. discovered35. A. need B. learn C. start D. plan36. A. great B. strong C. difficult D. correct37. A. time B. money C. skills D. knowledge38. A. only B. well C. even D. soon.39. A. lost B. chose C. left D. quit40. A. pets B. toys C. friends D. Colleagues第 I
41、I 卷第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 （共10分；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Oneng, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about _41_ (be) late for school.There wny people waiting at the bus stop, _42_ some of them looked very anxious and _43_(disappoint) .When the bus finally came, we a
42、ll hurried on board. I got a place next _44_ the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike _45_ (catch ) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused _46_(stop) until we reached the next stop.
43、 Still, the boy kept _47_(ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked,“_48_ anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?” A woman on the bu
44、s shouted, “Oh, dear! It s _49_ (I)”. She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully, Five others on the bus began talking about what the boy had done and the crowd of strangers _50_(sudden) became friendly to one another.三默写（答案写到答卷上，共15分）51.乐意做某事 52.丧失信心 53.毕业于 54.高度评价 55.属于56.申办
45、奥运会 57.打破纪录 58.起重要作用 59.改变主意 60.达到标准 61.从网上下载信息 62.在帮助之下63.结果 64.某人认为 65.赢得荣誉第三部分 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）文中最多有处语言错误，每句。错误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（），并在横线上写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。Some day I happe find a chatting room in my QQ, there people were chatting
46、 in English. I tried to chat with some of them. To my surprised, I found the orally English of some junior students was better than mine. I asked them for advices and they told me to practice more on QQ. But every day after that I would spend one hour practice my oral English on QQ. Day by day I learned from many useful words and expressions. With time go by, I found that I could even communicate some college students freely.第二节书面表达(满分25分)假设你叫李华，现是中山大学的一名新生。请你根据以下提示，给你中学的英语老师李老师写一封感谢信，表达对他的爱戴和尊敬。提示：1对英语李老师教学的评价。2回顾在校时你的心情。3对老师的理解和祝愿。注意：1、可适当增加细节，使行文连贯； 2、词数100左右。
