1、广东省梅州市五华县2013届高三上学期第一次质检英 语 试 题（考试时间：120分钟，满分135分）I.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）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。An English padre（神父） wanted to become a member of a certain club in AfricaIn order to become a member, each person had to 1 at least one lionThe padr
2、e had never shot an animal for his lifeSo, armed with a rifle and led by a young African boy, the padre set out one evening for a pool in the jungle where he was told a lion came each evening to 2 He waited patiently for a few 3 until shortly before midnight when he heard a rustling noiseSure enough
3、 a few feet away the head of the lion appeared above a bush that separated the padre and the poolHe aimed and firedThe head of the lion 4 fell behind the bush but a moment later 5 So the padre aimed and 6 againThe head of the lion fell behind the bush and once more reappearedThe padre fired again: t
4、he same 7 He remained calm because he 8 he had brought sixteen bullets with himAfter his fourth try, his aim seemed to become more and more 9 : in fact, after his 10 try the African boy had to 11 him: “This is your last chanceIf you 12 this time, we are in trouble” The padre then realized how 13 the
5、 situation was, so he took a deep breath, aimed very carefully and firedThey waited for a moment, and then slowly 14 up to twenty: the head of the lion did not reappearThe padre was certain that at last he had shot his lionThey 15 forward together to the spot behind the bushAnd what do you think the
6、y found? Sixteen lions!1AshootBkillCcatchDhurt2AeatBwalkCdrinkDhunt3AminutesBsecondsCdaysDhours4AfastBimmediatelyConceDdirectly5Aturned BreappearedCreturnedDmoved6AkilledBjumpedCfiredDtied7AresultBsituationCanswerDproblem8AacknowledgedBunderstoodCbelievedDknew9Ainaccurate BunnecessaryCimpossibleDind
7、irect10 AlastBfifteenthCsixteenthDmany11Atell BfrightenCwarnDremain12AfellBshotCfiredDmissed13AdifficultBseriousCexcitingDmad14AcountedBwaitedCaddedDnamed15Adrove BrushedCwanderedDclimbed第二节: 语法填空（共10小题； 每小题15分，满分15分）阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16-25的相应位置上。The
8、re was once a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The king looked at all the pictures. But there were only two he 16 (real)liked, and he had to choose between them. One picture was of a calm lake 17 a perfect mirror for peaceful tower
9、ing mountains all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought 18 was a perfect picture of peace. 19 other picture had mountains, too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky, from which rain fell and in which lightning played. Down the
10、 side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall. This did not look peaceful 20 all. But when the king looked closely, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush 21 (grow)in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird 22 (build) her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the moth
11、er bird on her nestin perfect peace. Which picture do you think won the prize? The king chose the second picture. “ 23 ,” explained the king, “peace does not mean to be in a place 24 there is no noise, trouble, 25 hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in you
12、r heart. That is the real meaning of peace.”II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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Last Friday, at least 5 people were killed by lightning in Nepal. Lightning strikes are the second most common cause of deaths during natural disasters in the US. The f
13、irst is floods. Around 400 people nationwide are struck by lightning each year, and of those, 70 people die. That is, more people are killed by lightning than by tornadoes and hurricanes. Because lightning kills only one or two people at a time, its danger does not receive as much attention as other
14、 disasters. If you hear the thunder, you are in danger from lightning, said Rocky Lopes, a disaster educator at the American Red Cross. Thunder means that lightning is close enough to hit you at any time, so you should move indoors immediately and stay there until the storm has ended. The most impor
15、tant thing to remember is to seek shelter, Lopes said. Summer is the peak time for lightning storms, so when lightning strikes across the sky, remember these safety tips: Stop working, fishing, swimming or playing in open fields. Do not stand under a tree. Get off bicycle and motorcycles. Crouch dow
16、n (蹲下) if there is no shelter. Avoid open spaces, wire fences, metal objects and electrical objects such as hair driers. 26. In the US, _ is the most common cause of deaths during natural disasters. A. lightning B. tornadoes C. hurricanes D. floods27. Of the people who are struck by lightning every
17、year in the US, about _ people are lucky enough to survive. A. 400 B. 70 C. 330 D. 528. If you hear the thunder, the most important thing you should do is to _. A. stand still in the open spaces B. find shelter to hide in C. stand under the tree D. stop working in the fields29. Which of the followin
18、g is NOT true? A. Floods are the most common cause of deaths in the US. B. Less than 70 people are killed by tornadoes and hurricanes each year in the US. C. People dont pay as much attention to the danger of hurricanes as that of floods. D. If you hear the thunder, you should move indoors right awa
19、y.30. Which of the following is the best title? A. The Danger of Lightning B. Some Safety Tips against Floods C. How Lightning Happens D. 5 People Killed by Lightning in NepalBEvery American family has its own traditions on Thanksgiving Day, and mine is no difference. Once the national holiday arriv
20、es, my mom rises early to make the meal. She puts a turkey in the oven, chops carrots and bakes pies. Im sorry to say that the men in the familymy dad, my younger brother and myselfrarely pitch in to help. Our job is to wash the mountain of dirty dishes after the meal is over.Around 2 p.m. every Tha
21、nksgiving Day, family members seat themselves around the kitchen table. Plates of turkey, vegetables, salad, rolls and pies cover it. At this point, we can hardly keep ourselves from drooling (流口水) all over our fancy clothes, but its not yet time to eat.First, we must bow our heads, close our eyes a
22、nd say a prayer of thanks aloud to God for giving us everything we have. Under normal circumstances, I would have no problem making a list of things I am thankful for. I grew up in a loving family. My parents, who arent wealthy, took out loans to help me pay for university.But, the funny thing is, e
23、very time I sit down for Thanksgiving dinner and try to say a prayer of thanks, my mind usually goes blank. I think it has something to do with my growling (咕咕叫) stomach and all of that food sitting right there under my nose.Eventually, though, we all finish our short prayers and dig in. To be sure,
24、 the day includes other highlightsvisiting with family and watching football. But usually around 6 p.m. we are all ourselves stuffed like turkeys and thankful to have a nice warm bed to sleep in.31The purpose of the text is to _.Atell what the family do for Thanksgiving DayBtell how the family spend
25、s Thanksgiving DayCintroduce foods served on Thanksgiving DayDintroduce the American Thanksgiving Day32On Thanksgiving Day the authors family do the following except _.Awatching a movieBmaking visitsChaving a big mealDwatching football33Why does the authors mind usually “go blank” when saying a pray
26、er of thanks?AHe is too thankful to say a wordBHis mind is on the food before himCHe feels too excited to speakDHe is shy to speak in public34The underlined phrase “dig in” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “_”.Achat with others Bmake a holeCmix things up Dstart eating35What can we conc
27、lude from the text?AOn Thanksgiving Day, men do nothing but eat.BThe author is a middle school student.CThe authors family is not rich, but its a loving one.DThanksgiving Day falls on Thursday of December.CAs a young girl growing up in the 1930s, I always wanted to fly a plane, but back then it was
28、almost unheard of for a woman to do that. I got a taste of that dream in 2001. When my husband arranged for me to ride in a hot air balloon for my birthday. But the experience turned out to be very dull. Around that time, I told my husband that they were having an essay competition and the topic was
29、 experience of a lifetime that you wanted to have, I decided to write about my dream. In the essay, I wrote about my desire to skydive, stating George Bush Sr. did it at age 80. Why not me? I was just 84 and in pretty good health. A year went by and I heard nothing. But then at a community party in
30、late April 2009, they announced that I was one of the winners. I just couldnt believe it. Inspired by this, I decided to realize my dream, even though some of my family members and my doctor were against it.On June 11, 2009, nearly 40 of my family and friends gathered in the area close to where I wo
31、uld land while I headed up in the airplane. My instructor, Jay, guided me through the experience. The plane was the noisiest one I had even been in, but I wasnt frightened - I was really just looking forward to the experience. When we reached 13,000 feet, Jay instructed me to throw myself out of the
32、 plane. When we first hit the air, the wind was so strong that I could hardly breathe. For a second I thought, What have I gotten myself into? But then everything got calmer. We were in a free fall for about a minute before jay opened the parachute (降落伞), then we just floated downward for about five
33、 minutes. Being up in the clouds and looking at the view below was unlike anything I have ever felt - much better than the hot air balloon. I was just enjoying it.Skydiving was really one of the greatest experiences of my life. I hope other people will look at me and realize that you dont stop livin
34、g just because you are 84 years old. If there is something you want to experience, look into it. If its something that is possible, make it happen.36What happened to the auther in 2001?AShe flew an airplaneBShe entered a competitionCShe went on a hot air balloon rideDShe moved into a retirement comm
35、unity37The author mentioned George Bush Srin her essay to Amake her argument persuasive Bshow her admiration for himCcompare their health conditonDbuild up her own reputation38How did the author feel immediately after she jumped out of the plane?AExcited BRegretful CNervous DScared 39What did the au
36、thor enjoy most when she was skyping?AThe beautiful clouds BThe wonderful viewCThe company of Jay DThe one-minute free fall40What is the best title of the passage?AImpossible is nothing.BA dream made come true.CAn unforgettable skydiving.DI Went Skydiving at 84!DWhen first entered, Vanak Restaurant
37、does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob（烤肉串）hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything lessOwned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lackThe space is small with only a few dining ta
38、bles and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charmingLying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers, especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cookingA common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking l
39、oudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plate piled with foodThe variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly largeMost of th
40、e meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as wellThe food especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill （烤肉架）The main dish that the restaurant is popula
41、r for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meatOne delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with either rice or breadAnother great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, a kabob consisting of grilled beefAlthough the restaurant is sma
42、ll, the atmosphere and the food is deliciousIt is a place that should not be overlooked41When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it _Ais splendidly decorated Bhas pleasant smells of kabobsCis crowded with dining tables Dlooks like a common restaurant42What activity is also mentioned ap
43、art from dining in the restaurant?AWatching news events on TV BDrinking a kind of black coffeeCReading local English newspapers DDiscussing world topics in low voices43The food of the restaurant _Ais served in small amounts Bis rather expensiveCis rich in variety Dis very healthy44What is the dish J
44、oojeh Kabob mainly made of?ARice BChicken CBread DBeef45It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant _Aoccupies a large space Bowns a favorable locationCis popular for its special food Dhas a quiet environment inside第二节: 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）英语课外阅读兴趣小组成员Harry, Tony, Jesse, Collins 和Jack想
45、从China Daily 网站上了解他们感兴趣的内容。A FIFA agrees on heavy punishments to stamp out racism.ZURICH: Soccers world governing body F1FA agreed on Thursday to punish acts of racism with heavy punishments including taking away points and disqualification from competitions.B. England face uphill task in third test
46、MUMBAI: England will fight against all the probabilities to prevent a second straight series defeat when they face India in the third and final test starting on Saturday.C. Disease-free chickens hit the marketGUANGZHOU: The first group of 200,000 live, quality-assured chickens, which all wear colore
47、d plastic rings around their feet, hit Guangzhous markets on Friday, at a time when the threat of bird flu has kept chickens off many menus.D. Football bosses deny Schweinsteiger betting reportBERLIN: German football chiefs on Thursday made a strong statement of the wrong saying that a newspaper say
48、s that Bayern Munich star Bastian Schweinsteiger was the international footballer involved in a betting.E. Zhangs to lead Chinese team at the worldsFigure skaters Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao. whose heroic silver was a high point of last months Turin Winter Olympics, are ready to make China into pairs mo
49、re noticeable at the world championships next week in Calgary.F. Ministry looks to prevent soil from ruinThe two square meters of land covered with black soil that were once the pride of farmer Lei Guangsheng are now a problem without an easy solution.现在，请阅读下面的信息，了解五位成员的兴趣。然后进行信息匹配。46. Tony is very
50、interested in agriculture, so he wants to know about something that is happening in the countryside.47. Collins focuses his attention on peoples health, so he would like to know what has happened in this field.48. Jesse likes sports very much. Next week the winter holidays will begin and he wants to
51、 see some great events happening in the following week.49. Jack takes great interest in collecting sportsmens personal information, especially about their bad behaviors.50. Harry is a football fan. He often watches football games invented in old England. Now he needs to know some decision made by th
52、e organization.III写作 （共两节，满分40分）第一节:基础写作 （共1小题，满分15分）【写作内容】“无车日”（Car-free Day）是一项节能环保的活动，下面请介绍活动的关情况，并号召更多的城市和居民参与到该活动中来。参与时间：每年9月22日参与者：全国108个城市活动目的：提高人们节约能源与保护环境的意识活动内容：鼓励人们选用公共汽车、自行车或步行方式活动效果：得到人国人民的支持，取得巨大成功【写作要求】用能使用5个句子表达上表的全部内容【评分标准】句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。第二节 读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇15
53、0词左右的英语短文。As the college entrance exam is approaching day by day I suddenly feel nervous and worried Looking back on the past I find there are a lot that I havent mastered so I want to make the most of this summer vacation to study and get ready for the exam My study plan for the summer holiday is a
54、s follows: First of all Ill ensure that I have 4 hours a day to review what Ive studied before and preview new materials in the preparation for next term Apart from that I will do some tests to monitor my progress Besides I plan to spend an hour every day in doing some sports I order to keep fit and
55、 energetic and help me study more effectively Moreover I shall do some community service to cultivate my social skills broaden my horizons and enrich my social experience.This plan requires great self-control and perseverance Anyway I hope I can stick to my study plan and reach my goal If I can I fe
56、el like I will be well prepared for the coming college entrance exam and be admitted into a good university 【写作内容】 1 以约30个词概括短文的内容 2 然后以约120个词就“My Plan for Senior Three”这个主题发表你的看法并包括以下要点 （1）你之前是如何准备高考的 （2）读了这篇文章后你决定如何调整自己的学习计划 （3）对实施新计划的期待。 【写作要求】 1在作文中可以参照阅读材料的内容 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
57、标准】 概括准确 语言规范 内容合适 篇章连贯。参考答案1 5 ACDBB 6 10 CADA B 11 15 CDBAB16.really 17. like 18.it 19.The 20.at21.growing 22.had built 23.Because 24.where 25.or26 30 DCBCA 31 35 BABDC 3640 C A B B D41 45 BADBC46 50 FCEDA基础写作With the development of the economy, more families have bought private cars, thus leading
58、 to heavier traffic problems and more serious air pollution. In order to raise public awareness of energy saving and environmental protection, Car-free Day is launched in 108 cities in China on September 22 every year. On that day, people are encouraged to take public transport, ride bicycles or wal
59、k. The campaign has gained much support all over the country, which is a real success. I hope more cities and their residents will take part in this type of activity. 读写任务My Plan for Senior ThreeTo make better use of the summer vocation and prepare for the coming college entrance exam, the writer ma
60、kes a detailed plan and hopes he can stick to it and reach the goalIm rather impressed with itAnd meanwhile, I have to admit that I have never planned as reasonably as he does and I can never keep to my planActually I just do whatever I feel like doing and afterwards, regret wasting my precious time
61、Its definitely necessary to make a better and more detailed plan and carry it out strictlyFirstly, I need to balance the time for each subject and give extra hours to my weak onesThen, at the end of every day, tick what has been finished and remove the others to the next dayAnd finally, there is much point in sparing some time every day for sports because we can achieve almost nothing in bad conditionIm determined to fulfill it to the fullestAnd hopefully, I can make great progress through my hard work
