1、2015届徐闻中学高三第二次月测英语20141230本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分135分，考试用时120分钟。注意事项： 1答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的班级、姓名、准考证号、试室号和座位号填写在答卡的密封线内。 2选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔将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，再选涂其它答案；不能答在试题卷上。 3非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在另发的答题卷各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。
2、语言知识及应用(共两节，满分45分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)Graduation ceremonies are very important events throughout the U.S.A. In some schools, even five-year-olds 01 their graduation from kindergarten, so do those older people. 70-year-old Jerry Reid just 02 from the University of Virginia(UVA) in Charlottesv
3、ille. He 03 a bachelors degree.Mr. Reid might not look like the 04 college students for his grayer hair. But its easy to forget his age for his attitude. Mr. Reid is also 05 so that Mr. Reids school friends say they could talk to him about anything.About a half 06 ago, in his 20s, Mr. Reid was not i
4、n school. Instead, he was hanging out with others or racing cars. But he says his friend Bill once advised him to 07 the UVA. “Its Bill that made me understand that there was no way Id ever make anything out of my life unless I came up here and went to school with him,” said Reid 08 .That was in 196
5、3, and Jerry Reid says it took him 48 years to take that 09 . In 2011, after taking the exams, he succeeded in 10 the UVA. UVA Professor Luke Wright says Mr. Reid influenced students most. Professor Wright also says he opened the 11 of the young adults. The teacher says Mr. Reid showed them that lif
6、e does not 12 at 40. On the contrary, the 70-year-old college graduate believes that getting older can be the beginning of a dream. He advises others that it is never too 13 to try to make the life you have always wanted.“Remember the path that you left 14 you. Its there. Its yours. All you should d
7、o is to get out of your own way and get back to it. And, thats 15 what I did.” said Reid. After taking some time off to enjoy his college degree, he will return to UVA to begin studying for his graduate degree.01. A. witnessB. celebrateC. missD. arrange02. A. cameB. workedC. graduatedD. escaped03. A
8、. earned B. foundC. madeD. bought04.A. badB. specialC. excellentD. average 05. A. narrow-mindedB. short-sightedC. easy-goingD. peace-loving06. A. monthB. decadeC. yearD. century07. A. hostB. attendC. changeD. describe08. A. proudlyB. carefullyC. gratefullyD. pitifully09. A. generationB. questionC. g
9、iftD. advice10. A. buildingB. enteringC. designingD. visiting11. A. roomsB. positionsC. mindsD. pockets12. A. startB. appearC. valueD. end13. A. lateB. terribleC. reasonableD. early14. A. approves ofB. meets withC. waits forD. keeps up with15. A. hardlyB. exactlyC. tiredlyD. secretly第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每
10、小题1.5分，满分15分)Tom: Sandy. It seems that only half of the students passed the final exam.Sandy: Really? The exam 16 have been very difficult this time.Tom: Well, Im really 17 (surprise) too. There are many students who definitely didnt fail. According to Jack, there are eight boys in his class who fai
11、led, 18 (include) himself and Scott.Sandy: Oh! Scott is 19 of the top students in the college. What about his sister, Kate? Did she pass?Tom: Oh, yes. It seems she got good marks.Sandy: Thats absolutely 20 (believe). ! Scott was 21 much better student than his sister, and has been working so hard fo
12、r the last few months.Tom: It seems 22 (fair), doesnt it? But, from 23 Ive heard, perhaps he worked too hard. He was ill during the week of the exam.Sandy: Oh, I see. These things happen, sometimes. I suppose the teacher 24 (take) his illness into account and give him a pass.Tom: Well, there is a ru
13、mor going around 25 the head of the Department is leaving.Sandy: Because of the bad result, you mean? 阅读 (共两节, 满分50分)第一节 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)AWhen Leigh, an American news reporter, arrived in Sochi, Russia, to cover the Winter Olympics, something strange puzzled him: None of the Russians there sm
14、iled back.For Russians, smile must have a good reason, and it should be obvious what that reason is. When people smile for no reason, Russians find the smiling faces artificial or insincere.When two Russians meet in a restaurant, they look away, since smiling at strangers is not considered friendly
15、in the culture. In shops, the Russian cashier(收银员) wont offer a smile to a customer because he doesnt know him, and because he is working. Russian President Vladimir Putin may look very serious while standing next to American President Barack Obama, but its usually not because he is angry or upsethe
16、s just doing his job.Americans, on the other hand, seem to smile for any reason. The “American smile” has a long-standing bad reputation in Russia, mainly because of the bad relationship between the two countries which lasted for more than half a century.But Russian people do smile, of course, for t
17、rue happinessfair health, a pleasant mood, prosperity, all good reasons.When Russians do offer a smile in public, its usually directed at someone they know. Still, they tend to smile only with their lips, with only a small part of the teeth seen. Any more, and that smile comes off as unpleasant or e
18、ven uncivilized.The biggest and most natural smiles come out at home, where Russians laugh and joke like any American would, with close friends and family members. But when someone brings out a camera, the corners of their mouths turn down again, because photos are thought to be less personal and mo
19、re public. So in photos they are usually stone-faced.So, dont be surprised at the serious-looking Russians in Sochi. Theyre friendly though they dont smile.26. In Sochi, Leigh found that _.A. smiles are not allowed in RussiaB. Russian cashiers are usually not kind to customersC. Putin and Obama were
20、 also there for the gamesD. he received no response when he smiled to Russians27. For Russians the “American smile” is _.A. false and dishonestB. friendly and genuineC. informal but pleasantD. too casual but kind28. Which of the following about Russian smile is TRUE?A. A smile is regarded as an insi
21、ncere practice.B. A smile is common in the service industry.C. Smiles are exchanged between strangers.D. A big smile on public occasions is unusual.29. Russians in photos are usually stone-faced because _.A. those photos are not taken at homeB. they never smile big or naturallyC. photos are not some
22、thing very private for themD. they are not with close friends and family members30. What does the writer think of Russians?A. They can easily become angry and upset.B. They may look serious but friendly.C. They are always in pleasant mood and look happy.D. They are usually stone-faced for no reasons
23、BMy mother is always a strong woman. She came to America when she was 12old enough to remember her language, she achieved scores and grades high enough to be admitted to Duke University. With a degree in computer science, she finally became the manager of a company in New York. My mother could give
24、fluent speeches, say “wolves” correctly.It was my mother who always stressed the importance of language. From the time I was born, I was read to. I would fall asleep to the sounds of my parents voices, whether it was my dads softly accented, or my mothers clear English. The flow of language was unbr
25、oken, and whether in Chinese or English, the stream of communication flowed through our house.One October morning in sixth grade, after my mother had left to catch the train to the city, I left the house for the bus stop. I was surprised when I saw our car, the door hanging open. As I drew closer, I
26、 saw my mother lying on the ground.In the hospital, it was hard to believe that the lady who lay before me was my mom. My mother could not remember my name. As the leaves changed colors, it became clear that the stroke had created a wall between my mothers mind and mouth: her mind was not any less c
27、lear, but the words she spoke were not what she meant.The battle my mother faced taught me the importance of language. Without it, identity does not exist; relationships cannot be formed; stories cannot be told; directions cannot be given, and knowing anything about anyone is impossible. Without lan
28、guage, communication cannot take place. Without language, one cannot express the beauty of a sunset or the kindness of a stranger. The world would pass us by in silence.31. From where might the authors mom come to America? A. ChinaB. EnglandC. RussiaD. Canada32. From the second paragraph, we can kno
29、w _. A. the author was taught to read since she was born B. the authors father also spoke very fluent English C. the author couldnt fall asleep without being read to D. the authors parents taught her language by talking a lot33. According to the last two paragraphs, the authors mom was unable to _.
30、A. think clearly B. speak C. express herself well D. open her mouth34. The underlined word “stroke” in the 4th paragraph most probably refers to _. A. a traffic accident B. a hitC. a robbery D. an illness 35. This passage is mainly about _. A. a strong motherB. the importance of language C. a family
31、 disasterD. the significance of teaching languageC A friend of mine recently started a conversation with these words: “I hope you dont misunderstand me, but”I wish I could tell you what she said next. But I wasnt listeningmy brain had stopped at that moment. I thought she would say something bad, an
32、d I felt bad.Certain phrases become our daily speech before we know itwe hear them a few times and suddenly we find ourselves using them. We like the way they sound, and we may find they are useful. They may make it easier to say something difficult or buy us a few extra seconds to collect our next
33、thought.Yet for the listener, these phrases are confusing. Consider: “I want you to know” or “Im just saying” or “I hate to be the one to tell you this, but” Often, these phrases suggest the opposite meanings like “Im not telling the truth”.Take this sentence: “I want to say that your new haircut lo
34、oks beautiful.” In one sense, its true: The speaker does wish to tell you that your hair looks great. But does he or she really think it is so or just want to say it? Its unclear.Language experts have a text book name for these phrases“qualifiers(修饰语)”. At first, these phrases seem harmless, formal
35、and polite. But when used, they are often followed with something bad, and that makes the speaker less harmless, less polite and less true.Sometimes, politeness is another word for deception. By saying those words, you dont have to make your true self exposed. In other words, if youre going to lie,
36、its a good way to say those wordsits hard to tell whether youre lying.So, if you really want to be honest, just say what you want to say, without using the “qualifiers”. 36. Using the example at the beginning of the article, the writer _.A. describes her friends art of speechB. shows how powerful so
37、me phrases areC. introduces her understanding of “qualifiers”D. suggests a way of starting a conversation37. The writer couldnt tell you what her friend said next because _.A. she was ashamed that she had forgotten itB. her friend didnt say anything at allC. what her friend said was not trueD. the w
38、riter didnt at all listen to her friend38. About “qualifiers”, which of the following statements does the writer think NOT true?A. They seem to be polite and harmless.B. They may be useful to the speaker in some way.C. They make speeches confusing and unclear.D. They turn dull speeches into attracti
39、ve ones.39. What does the underlined word “deception” probably mean?A. applyingB. praisingC. cheatingD. offending40. The writers attitude towards the use of “qualifiers: is _.A. positiveB. negativeC. neutralD. indifferentDWhile Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to hi
40、s wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise. All day Andrew felt nervous and anxious as he thought about the upcoming showdown. What if Mr Larchmont refused to grant his request? Andrew had worked so hard in the last 18 months and landed some great accounts for Braer and Ho
41、pkins Advertising Agency. Of course, he deserved a wage increase. The thought of walking into Larchmonts office left Andrew weak in the knees. Late in the afternoon he was finally courageous enough to approach his superior. To his delight and surprise, the ever-frugal(一向节俭的) Harvey Larchmont agreed
42、to give Andrew a raise! Andrew arrived home that eveningdespite breaking all city and state speed limitsto a beautiful table set with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal including his favorite dishes. Immediately he figured someone from the office had tipp
43、ed her off! Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered note. It was from his wife. It read: “Congratulations, my love! I knew youd get the raise! I prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you. I am so proud of your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to reflect on how sensiti
44、ve and caring Tina was. After dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen to get dessert when he observed that a second card had slipped out of Tinas pocket onto the floor. He bent forward to pick it up. It read: “Dont worry about not getting the raise! You do deserve one! You are a wonderful provi
45、der and I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you even though you did not get the increase.” Suddenly tears swelled in Andrews eyes. Total acceptance! Tinas support for him was not conditional upon his success at work. The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almo
46、st any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.41. What was Andrews plan that Friday?A. To request a wage increase from his boss.B. To get a job with the Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency.C. To celebrate his success with his wife at home.D. To ask h
47、is boss to come for dinner.42. On his way back home, Andrew _.A. felt weak in the kneesB. was punished by the traffic policemanC. could hardly wait to enjoy a meal D. couldnt wait to share the news43. Which of the following statements about the story is FALSE?A. Andrew was afraid that his request wo
48、uld lead to disaster.B. Andrew had worked very hard and done his part for the company.C. Andrews boss agreed to his request.D. One of Andrews colleagues had told his wife the good news.44. Why did Tina prepare a grand dinner for Andrew that day?A. She was confident of his getting a pay raise.B. She
49、believed that her husband was the best in his company.C. She meant to show her support whatever the result would be.D. She wanted to express her gratitude for his devotion to the family.45. We can conclude from the text that _.A. we should never be afraid to ask for what is due to usB. work hard and
50、 you will be rewardedC. many fears turn out to be unfoundedD. unconditional love brings courage and strength第二节 信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 首先，请阅读以下网站的简介信息：A.Whether you want a washing machine with a quick washing cycle or are more concerned with low energy consumption, Argos has the washing machine to s
51、uit you. Youre bound to find your ideal washing machine with us.B.Foylesis delighted to work with a world-wide network of sellers via our website. The books are often out of print or unavailable from the normal supply chain and this is a great way for us to make these items available to youC.TMZ ser
52、ves as the Internets premiere address for entertainment news. It is one of the most-cited entertainment news sources, used by national network and local news gathering organizations across the country.D.Started in 1988, Preloved has grown to become one of the largest classified advertising sites in
53、the UK with hundreds of thousands of adverts for free in over 500 categories. If you are buying or selling second hand(二手货)，Prefoved is your best choice.E.VisitBritain is the agency responsible for promoting Britain worldwide and developing its visitor economy. Our mission is to increase visitor spe
54、nd to all parts of Britain and improve Britains ranking in the eyes of international visitors.F.JustAnswer is the largest website where people get answers from thousands of experts Since the opening of JustAnswer, millions of people from more than 145 countries have received fast and affordable answ
55、ers in more than 100 categories. 请阅读以下人员信息，然后匹配人员与相关网站。46. Kathleen works as an entertainment journalist. She interviews pop stars or movie stars for her readers. However, she wishes to find a website where she can adopt some news in her reports without any interview.47. Billy rents an apartment and
56、 shares it with a friend so that they can share the cost too. They wish to find machines for washing their clothes. They need to find a place where they can buy energy-saving machines.48. Eric loves wrist watches, and actually hes collected more than 20 of them from different countries. Unfortunatel
57、y, hes badly in need of money, so hes decided to sell some of them. Hes looking for a place for selling.49 Roy was studying history of Greece in university and needs to refer to some books which provide detailed information about an ancient king. However, he cant get those books. Hes wondering where
58、 to buy them.50. Fiona is pregnant. She and her husband Jack are first time parents-to-be. They have a lot of questions on everything ranging from health to finance. They wish there were online experts available to answer their questions. 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节：基础写作 （共1小题，满分15分）假设你是某中学高三(28)班的班长。你班同学利用课余
59、时间回收废报纸和饮料瓶获得了一笔收入。就如何使用这笔收入，你昨天下午专门组织了一次班会让全班同学进行讨论。请你根据以下讨论结果用英语写一篇班会总结。 【写作内容】建议理由3/5的同学建议买文具(stationery)发给大家使用1. 可以让同学们亲身体验收获的喜悦；2. 能够鼓励大家将这一行动继续下去2/5的同学建议把这笔钱捐给地震灾区1.灾区人民比我们更需要这笔钱；2.用自己的劳动成果帮助别人更有意义【写作要求】1只能使用5个句子表达全部内容；2作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。【评分标准】概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。_第二节：读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）阅读下面短文，然后按
60、要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文 A university in China rewarded 300 RMB to any new student who came alone on the first day of college, a policy that was to encourage independence. The money was given in cash or in pre-paid phone cards to nearly 115 students, or 10 percent of the 1,145 freshmen who arrived for their
61、 first-year studies at China Youth University for Political Sciences. A list of the recipients(接受者) has been published on the schools website.The move came because of the increasing concern that Chinas younger generation are enjoying too comfortable a life, with a consequent loss of independence. Mo
62、re than 90% of college freshmen are said to arrive on campus with their parents. The move was also helpful to students from poor families. “Most of the recipients are from remote, poverty-stricken regions, and this will give them some confidence among their rich classmates,” Wei Pingwei, a teacher a
63、t the university said. “It also saved the school the burden of accommodating a large number of parents,” another teacher said. 【写作内容】1. 以约30个词概括以上新闻的主要内容。2. 以约120个词就“父母是否应该陪同孩子到大学报到”发表看法，内容包括：（1） 父母陪同孩子到大学报到有什么好处；（2） 父母陪同孩子到大学报到有什么弊端；（3） 你会让你父母送你上大学吗？说明你的观点及理由。【写作要求】1. 作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚拟的故事，也可以参考阅读材料的内容
64、，但不得直接引用原文中的句子。2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。【评分标准】 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。参考答案：01. BCADC; 06. DBCDB; CDACB26. DADCB; 31.ADCDB; 36. CDDCB; 41. ADDCD16. must; 17. surprised; 18 including; 19. one; 20. unbelievable;21. a; 22. unfair; 23. what; 24. will take; 25. that46-50 CADBFOne possible version:Last Thursday ni
65、ght in the school lecture hall, a specially hearing was heatedly going on. 38 students, parents and teachers were debating on how to deal with the stray cats, which were first seen on campus at the beginning of this year and have stayed ever since. There were no complaints until last month, when a s
66、tudent was scratched by one of the cats and some parents strongly suggest the cats should be driven out of campus.Many of them insisted that students should learn to respect and live in harmony with other species of life, and thus the stray cats could make the campus their home. The other attendants
67、 disagreed, arguing that the stray cats would make the campus dirty and were a threat to students personal safety. At last, as a result of the hearing, the stray cats will stay on campus, with special “cat homes” provided by the school and appointed “student babysitters” to look after them. To encou
68、rage independence, a college offered money to freshmen who came alone on the first day of school, which also helped the poor students and freed the school from a lot of burden. In my opinion, it can be beneficial if parents accompany their children to the university on the first day of school. Lacki
69、ng experience, many freshmen may feel nervous and frightened when they arrive at a place that is not familiar to them. The company of their parents may calm them down. Instead of carrying things for their children, parents can give them guidance and necessary reminders. However, there can be disadva
70、ntages, too. Depending on their parents too much, the freshmen will lose the opportunity to train themselves. Moreover, they may leave a bad impression on others, especially the teachers, thinking that they are unable to handle their own business. As for me, I prefer to go to the university by myself. It is helpful to gain new life experience. I will be more independent, more cautious and more sociable without parents company. After all, it is I not my parents that am going to the university. To sum up, going to the university on their own is helpful and necessary to all fresh students.
