1、2020年秋四川省泸县第五中学高三第一学月考试英语试题注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。听完
2、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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15. 答案是C。1.What is the woman doing?A.Buying a ticket.B.Asking the way.C.Checking the time.2.When will Sally see the dentist?A.At 8: 00.B.At 9: 30.C.At 10: 30.3.What does the woman actually like?A.Travelling.B.Relax
3、ation.C.Working.4.What do the speakers most possibly do?A.Use less plastics.B.Cut plastics out of life.C.Collect plastics in the ocean.5.What will the man help do?A.Find a volunteer.B.Get willing hands.C.Prepare for the conference.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。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出
4、最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出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 is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Host and guest.B.Reporter and interviewee.C.Shop assistant and customer.7.What will the speakers do first?A.Visit a friend.B.Enjoy a ballet performance.C.Have din
5、ner together.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8.What follows the Guest of Honours speech?A.The headmasters speech.B.The Variety Show.C.The baseballl match.9.What are the speakers talking about?A.Film shows.B.Sports games.C.School events.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.How do most readers find Island Intrigue” 2A.Absurd.B.Boring.
6、C.Thrilling.11.What kind of books do the speakers both like?A.Horror stories.B.Science fictions.C.Adventures.12.What will the speakers do?A.Exchange books.B.Go to the library together.C.Fix a time to communicate ideas.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What would Joe probably do during the Thanksgiving holiday?A.
7、Go to a play.B. Stay at home.C. Visit Kingston.14.What is Ariel going to do in Toronto?A. Attend a party.B. Meet her aunt.C. See a car show.15.Why is Ariel in a hurry to leave?A. To call up Betty.B. To buy some DVDs.C. To pick up Daniel.16.What might be the relationship between the speakers？A. Class
8、mates.B. Fellow workers.C. Guide and tourist.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Where does Thomas Manning work?A. In the Guinness Company.B. At a radio station.C. In a museum.18.Where did the idea of a book of records come from?A. A bird-shooting trip.B. A visit to Europe.C. A television talk show.19.When did Sir
9、 Hughs first book of records appear?A. In 1875.B. In 1950.C. In 1955.20.What are the two speakers going to talk about next?A. More records of unusual facts. B. The founder of the company. C. The oldest person in the world.第二部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AH
10、ow It Feels to Floatby Helaia FoxIf youre looking for a moving story that explores themes of mental illness, grief (悲痛), and love, pick up a copy of How It Feels to Float and follow Biz as she comes of age. This moving novel will stay with you long after you finish reading it.Two Can Keep a Secretby
11、 Karen M. MeManusPut on your crime-solving cap and get swept away in this thriller about a girl, a boy, and a string of unsolved murders. As threats and clues pile up, youll be burning the midnight oil trying to finish the book before dawn.Forest of a Thousand Lanternsby Julie C. DaoThe first book i
12、n the Rise of the Empress series takes the bones of a traditional fairy tale a poor girl fated for power, an evil queen determined to stop her, love for someone who doesnt love back and magic and gives them a richly imagined East Asian setting.Duneby Frank HerbertIf the Star Wars movies have made yo
13、u fall in love with the space opera, eventually youre going to read Frank Herberts most famous creation. The story of centuries-old political plotting about warring factions (派系) battling over control of the extremely valuable planet Arrakis is a classic and remains a wonderful introduction to the l
14、arger, more complex world of science fiction just beyond the Star Wars trilogies.21.What is How It Feels to Float mainly about?A.The murder of a teenage girl.B.A girls space adventures.C.Challenges of growing up.D.A poor girl with special powers.22.What kind of book is Two Can Keep a Secret?A.A fair
15、y tale.B.A science-fiction story.C.A love story.D.A detective story.23.Which book is about battling for control of another planet?A.How It Feels to FloatB.Two Can Keep a SecretC.Forest of a thousand LanternsD.DuneB For underwater photographer Brian Skerry, there are good days. The sun shines, the wa
16、ters clear. But most days arent like that. The whales dont show up, or there are particles (颗粒)in the water, or wind brings the waves, or the sun dips behind a cloud at the worst moment.A National Geographic photography fellow and the 2017, Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year, Skerry free
17、 dives which means no scuba tanks, no equipment except his fins, mask, and camera. Over the past two years hes spent nine weeks off the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica in a 30-Foot boat running after sperm whales around their warm-water habitat.Sperm whales are intelligent, and mad, escaping to
18、 ocean depths when pursued. Still, their ranks have been thinned by whaling, overfishing, and other contact with humans, to the point that the worlds conservationists assess them as either vulnerable or endangered. Skerry wants his photos to inform the scientific research and education efforts that
19、will bring whales more attention and potentially some relief. “I feel a sense of responsibility and urgency to make people care about the marine giants,” he says. “I want to give them, for lack of a better word, some humanity.”Scientists know sperm whales as the oceans largest toothed animals that k
20、ills other animals. They have the biggest brains of any known animal, can weigh up to 45 tons, and have been observed displaying humanlike qualities, such as curiosity and playfulness. But despite their size and their expressiveness, sperm whales remain one of the oceans biggest mysteries. Do they s
21、hare complex ideas?24.What is free dives?A.Diving without charge.B.Diving without sponsors.C.Diving with little equipment.D.Diving with few regulations.25.What does the underlined word vulnerable probably mean?A.Easily attacked.B.Strongly built.C.Desperately driven.D.Distantly removed.26.What can we
22、 learn about the sperm whales from the text?A.Sperm whales are the largest fish in the sea.B.Sperm whales are as clever as the human being.C.Sperm whales enjoy being photographed by photographers.D.Sperm whales population has declined due to illegal fishing.27.Where is the text probably taken from?A
23、.Technology magazine.B.Tourism advertisement.C.National geography.D.Entertainment report.C The kakapo, a bird that lives in New Zealand, is not designed for survival. Weighing up to 4 kilograms, it is the worlds fattest parrot. It mates (交配)only when the rimu tree is in fruit, which happens every fe
24、w years. It developed gradually in the absence of land-based natural enemies, so instead of flying above the trees it walks like a duck across the dry forest floor. When it moves unsteadily across something that might kill it, it will stand still.Such unusual characteristics turned it into fast food
25、 for human settlers, and for the cats and rats they brought with them. It seemed to have disappeared by the 1970s, until scientists came across two undiscovered populations in the country s south. These survivors were eventually moved to small enemy -free islands, where researchers have spent decade
26、s trying to get them to breed (繁殖).The scientists patience is finally rewarded. The rimu was in fruit this year, and more than 80 chicks hatched, making this the best breeding season, on record. Many have. survived into adolescence, increasing the number of adult kakapos by a third, to 200 birds.Ano
27、ther danger to the kakapo is a lack of genetic diversity. This is one reason why fewer than half of kakapo eggs hatch. By arranging the genome (基因组) of every living bird, scientists can identify closely-related individuals and put them on different islands. Every bird is fitted with something to tra
28、ck its slightest movement. If a female mates with an “unsuitable” male, the process can be stopped.All these efforts cost almost New Zealand $1 .3 million this breeding season. Yet the kakapos future still looks unsafe. Earlier this year a severe disease tore through the population. And tiny as the
29、number of kakapos is, space is running out on the two islands where most of them live. New enemy-free settlements must soon be found.28.Which of the following is a danger for the survival of the kakapo?A.It is the smallest bird in the world.B.It lacks exercise and usually stands still.C.It adapts sl
30、owly, in genetic development.D.It cant respond actively when facing danger.29.In what way was the scientists patience rewarded?A.Adequate food supply for kakapos was guaranteed.B.New settlements for kakapos were eventually found.C.Kakapos were becoming increasingly aggressive.D.Kakapos birth rate re
31、ached the highest level.30.Why did the scientists put kakapos in different islands?A.To stop closely-related kakapos mating.B.To help kakapo families live together.C.To maintain the production of rimu fruit.D.To protect kakapos from natural enemies.31.What does the author think of the efforts to pro
32、tect the kakapo in New Zealand?A.They are successful.B.They are inadequate.C.They are doubtful.D.They are unsafe.DIKEA (瑞典宜家家具公司) is set to launch (上市) an air-purifying curtain coated with a mineral-based surface that breaks down common pollutants. The surface of the curtain is treated with a photoc
33、atalyst (光催化剂) mineral that causes air pollution to break down when light shines through it, allowing users to purify the air in their own homes.The technology works in a similar way to photosynthesis - the natural process that plants and some other organisms use to change carbon dioxide and water i
34、nto food, using light.Developed over several years by IKEA in collaboration with universities across Europe and Asia, the purifying technology works with both natural and artificial light. “For me, its important to work on products that solve actual problems and are relevant to people,” explained IK
35、EA product developer Mauricio Affonso. “We are creating an affordable and space-saving air purifying solution that also makes the home more beautiful,” he continued.The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that even now, 91 percent of the worlds population live in areas where air pollution goe
36、s over WHO guideline limits. The effects of poor air kill about seven million people worldwide each year, research by the WHO has found.“Besides enabling people to breathe better air at home, we hope that the curtain will increase peoples awareness of indoor air pollution, inspiring behavioral chang
37、es that contribute to a world of clean air,” said IKEA head of sustainability Lena Pripp-Kovac. “It is the first product to use the technology, but the development will give us opportunities for future applications on other textiles (纺织品).”“We know that there is no single solution to air pollution.
38、We work long term for positive change, to enable people to live healthier lives,” added Pripp-Kovac.32.What do we know about the air-purifying curtain?A.It needs light to work.B.It keeps the pollutants out.C.Its made from a mineral.D.It works as a photocatalyst.33.What did Mauricio Affonso think of
39、the curtain?A.costlyB.practicalC.power-savingD.obvious34.Whats the advantage of the curtain?A.It helps decrease the world population.B.It purifies the air in the city.C.It changes peoples bad habits.D.It promotes green lives.35.What is the text mainly about?A.IKEAs profitable eco curtains.B.IKEAs pl
40、an to decrease air pollution.C.IKEAs efforts to make a healthier life.D.IKEAs eco curtains to improve indoor air quality.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。Study Habits You Should Be PractisingWith exams, essays, projects, and many deadlines for different things, effectiv
41、e study habits are necessary. If you are in need of a bit of an improvement, keep reading for the top four study habits that you should be practicing.36.Make and use flashcards.37.By using flashcards with a question on one side and the answer on the other, you willforce your brain to recall the nece
42、ssary information. Even if you struggle a bit with a card, you will still be actively revising the necessary material.Revise, revise, revise!Many students put off studying until just before the exam, with the more hardworking students giving themselves a week or two before a test.38.Its best to revi
43、se the information a little bit every day, so that you are not upset when a test comes around.Read aloud to yourselfRead aloud to yourself and, as silly as it may seem, pretend you are teaching a student. Read your notes aloud, pretend you are lecturing.39.Make a mind-mapOne method of revising is to
44、 make a mind-map. This is a bit like a flowchart, in which you start with one core concept in the center, and then branch off into connected sections.40.These are the four most effective study habits, and something all successful students do. Make sure you are on top of your game by following these
45、study methods!A. Use these graded tests to create a new practice test.B. Having these great study habits can make things easier.C. Do this over and over, until you no longer have to look at your notes.D. However, its actually an ineffective method of preparing and studying.E. Flashcards are designed
46、 to improve active memory recall of information.F. You will be able to picture your written notes when you are taking the exam.G This will help you to connect everything together and associate the terms with one another.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以
47、填入空白处的最佳选项。 Betty retired from teaching. Her gray hair and increasing wrinkles added_41_to her angelic(天使般的) face. Now and then, letters from her former students would come, and memories_42_.Betty came to the town as a new_43_in a Sunday school. Before her, several teachers couldnt_44_disrespect fro
48、m the children and had to quit. Knowing nothing about the_45_for frequent chasing off(赶走) teachers in the school, Betty came into the classroom,_46_by the headmaster.By the_47_of her dress on size too small, the students felt they had a(n)_48_target. Bets were taken how long Miss Betty would_49_. As
49、 was expected, the first two weeks saw her_50_ experience with the students._51_, she managed to be more than a teacher. Sunday after Sunday, Betty came to class,_52_her lessons to their everyday lives. Once, pulling up a long tube from her handbag, she_53_a map of the world. With her fingernail, sh
50、e pointed to an odd-shaped continent,_54_the children she was born there. They craned(伸长) their necks and looked_55_, wanting to know more. “ All of us can do something to help others, wherever we are in this world.” Betty often told her children.One day, she_56_her mailbox and pulled out an envelop
51、e with a_57_stamp. She tore it open, a_58_slid out and she recognized immediately the handsome young man as the naughtiest boy in the Sunday school class. Smiling among the broken rocks, in the city of Delhi, India, he stood with other_59_who had come to help the earthquake victims. A_60_on the back
52、 road, “Because of you, I am here now.”41.A.characterB.courageC.calmnessD.color42.A.continuedB.fadedC.followedD.improved43.A.servantB.graduateC.applicantD.replacement44.A.realizeB.bearC.feelD.admit45.A.reputationB.talentsC.excusesD.excitement46.A.forcedB.preventedC.affectedD.protected47.A.guessB.tho
53、ughtC.lookD.touch48.A.easyB.exactC.toughD.reliable49.A.waitB.lastC.tryD.remember50.A.interestingB.meaninglessC.unpleasantD.special51.A.ThereforeB.MeanwhileC.HoweverD.Otherwise52.A.tyingB.owingC.movingD.turning53.A.unfoldedB.uncoveredC.unpackedD.unrolled54.A.remindingB.promisingC.tellingD.convincing5
54、5.A.happilyB.curiouslyC.naturallyD.constantly56.A.reached intoB.came acrossC.turned overD.looked through57.A.familiarB.prettyC.freeD.foreign58.A.checkB.pictureC.bookD.coin59.A.researchersB.teachersC.minersD.volunteers60.A.mottoB.lineC.signD.warming第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的
55、正确形式。Prince William Forest School (PWF), the first forest school in China designed for young children aged 26, opened 61. (it) doors on July 26. Lin Yucheng, founder and CEO of Prince William Preschool, announced 62.the press in Shenzhen.According to Lin, its on September 10 63. the school will offi
56、cally open. Forest schools are based on an outdoor educational model in which children or adults visit natural 64.（space）to learn interpersonal，social and 65.(technique）skills. It has been recognized as an inspiration process that offers children，young people and adults regular chances 66. （achieve）
57、and develop confidence through hands-on leaning in a woodland environmentWe want to set up a Kindergarten where children can run freely and our innocent childhood memories can 67.（easy）be woken up. The forest school caters to childrens instinct（本能）to explore the world. We hope our children can becom
58、e global citizens 68. are physically and mentally strong and can do good for society，said Lin.69. （locate）in Yangtai Mountain Park near Shenzhen University Town，the school covers n an area of over 50，000 square meters and a construction area of 20，000 square meters. PWF 70.（create）a unique education
59、al system on the basis of British Early Years Foundation Stage so far.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：在错的词下划一横线，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
60、起）不计分。Our class pay a visit to Xiadang in May 21st, International Tea Day. It is small village surrounded by mountains in Shouning County, Fujian. On arrive there, we saw machines rolling at a tea factory and workers packaging tea products busy. It appeared that they considered work a glory, but wer
61、e grateful to have a job. Seeing that we felt surprising, a worker introduced to we something about the village. In Xiadang, workers pick tea leaf from a 40-hectare village plantation are built by the local government. The plantation is a result of cheaper loans, a project to lift the poor villagers
62、 out of poverty.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）美国孔子学院( Confucius Institute)准备筹办“中国文化周活动，正在征求活动策划方案。假定你是新华中学的学生李华，打算应征。请你通过邮件给主办负责人Mr. Smith写一封信：内容包括:1.写信目的;2.活动方案;3.表达期待。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_2020年秋四川省泸县第五中学高三第一学月考试英语试题参数答案一听力1-5:ABBAC6-10:ABBCC11-15:AABAC16-20:BAACA二阅读理解21-23:CDD 24-27:CADC 28-31: DDAB 3
63、2-35:ABDD 36-40:BEDCG三完形填空41-45:ACDBA46-50:DCABC51-55:CADCB56-60:ADBDB四语法填空61.its 62.to 63.that 64.spaces 65.technical66.to achieve 67.easily 68.who/that 69.Located 70.has created五短文改错.1.paypaid；2. inon；3. 在small前加a；4. arrivearriving /arrival；5.busybusily；6.butand；7.surprisingsurprised；8. weus；9.lea
64、fleaves；10.将are去掉。六书面表达Dear Mr. Smith，I m Li Hua, a Chinese student from Xinhua Middle School. Knowing that the American Confucius Institute is preparing to host the Chinese Culture Week and seeking plans for the event, I m writing to sign up for it. First of all, colorful activities , such as art e
65、xhibitions ,classics reciting contests, Kung fu shows ,opera performances and folk music concerts, might be organized to not only spread traditional Chinese culture but show the contemporary Chinese style. Besides, a Chinese culture ambassador might be recruited openly to promote more peoples participation in the activities. Should my carefully worked-out plan gain your favorable consideration, it would be highly appreciated. Yours sincerely, Li Hua
