1、2015-2016学年度第一学期高三第一次月考试题本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。英 语 第卷第二部分阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。A When Christopher Columbus landed on the then unnamed Costa Rica in 1502, he saw many Indians wearing gold earrings. So he thought the land must be rich in gold. He nam
2、ed the place Costa Rica, which means “rich coast” in Spanish.Though little gold was found, Costa Rica today is indeed rich with coffee and bananas. Coffee is the most important product in Costa Rica and most of it is exported (出口) to other countries like America and West Germany. Bananas are the cou
3、ntrys second most important export.Costa Ricans also grow many other crops such as fruits, corn and beans for their own use. Costa Ricans love colors and their houses are painted in bright colors. Education is very important to the Costa Ricans. Almost every village has a school and education is a m
4、ust for children between seven and fourteen years of age. Boys and girls go to separate (单独的) schools. Classes begin in March and end in November. The other three months of the year are harvest time and the children have to help their parents to pick coffee beans.21. Whats the main idea of the first
5、 paragraph?A. How Columbus found Costa Rica.B. How Costa Rica got its name.C. What the Costa Ricans wore. D. What language the Costa Ricans spoke.22. The Costa Ricans may NOT paint their houses _.A. pink and red B. grey and blackC. blue and green D. yellow and orange23. In Costa Rica, boys and girls
6、 between seven and fourteen _.A. must go to school B. study in the same schoolC. do not have to go to school at all D. can choose to stop schooling at any time24. From December to February, school children in Costa Rica _.A. have lessons every day B. have their examinationsC. help their parents pick
7、 coffee beans D. help their parents decorate their houses 25. This passage is mainly about _.A. Christopher Columbus B. Costa Rica C. some products from Costa Rica D. the education of Costa RicaB Christian Eijkman, a Dutch doctor, left the Netherlands for the island of Java. Many people on the islan
8、d had a disease called beri-beri. He was going there to try and find a cure.At first, Eijkman thought some kind of germ (细菌) caused beri-beri. He raised some chickens. He didnt eat them, but made experiments on them. The local people were quite surprised at that. One day he noticed that his chickens
9、 became sick when they were fed the food most Javanese ate refined white rice (精炼米). When he fed them with unrefined rice, also known as brown rice, they recovered. Eijkman realized that he had made an important discovery that some things in food could prevent disease. These things were named vitami
10、ns (维生素). The Javanese were not getting enough vitamins because they had actually removed the part that contains vitamins. Later, other diseases were also found to be caused by the lack of vitamins in a persons food. Today many people know the importance of vitamins and they make sure they have enou
11、gh vitamins from the food they eat. If they dont, they can also take vitamin pills.26. The underlined word “cure” in Paragragh 1 probably means _.A. a medical treatment B. a kind of vitaminC. a kind of germ D. a kind of rice27. Christian Eijkman went to the island of Java to _.A. spend his holiday B
12、. find ways to grow better crops C. do some research about the island D. help the Javanese with their illness28. If a person doesnt get enough vitamins in his diet, hed better _.A. eat more rice B. eat more meatC. eat some chicken D. eat vitamin pillsCThere are animals that can sniff prey (猎物) when
13、they are miles away. They can even smell danger around and run to safety. Lets have a look at some of the animals with the best olfactory (嗅觉的) ability.SharksAfter bears，one animal，or rather fish that can smell well is，the frightening shark. Sharks can find prey from a mile away. It has been found t
14、hat about 2/3 of a sharks brain is dedicated to the olfactory bulb region. Thus，any injured marine animal or even a human is not safe from a sharks sense of smell.Police dogsDogs，as we all know，have a sense of smell that is 100 times better than us. But，the police dogs have a sense of smell that is
15、better than an average dog. Studies have shown that a police dogs nose has about 230 million olfactory cells. This means that they are about 40 times of the smell receptors (感受器) present in a human nose. The olfactory bulb in the brain of a police dog is larger than in most dogs and definitely bigge
16、r than in humans. The police dog can identify a particular smell from over 130 miles away.SnakesThe snake will smell prey with its tongue. Snakes use their tongues to collect particles (颗粒) in the air. This helps them to smell and taste altogether. This gives them an outline about the surrounding us
17、ing their taste and smell. Snakes are constantly using their tongues. It helps them take samples from the air，soil，water and analyze the various chemicals. These chemicals are analyzed and help them get an idea whether there is prey in their surroundings.RatsYou must have seen hundreds of cartoons w
18、here rats could smell a piece of cheese from far，far away. Its not just cheese，but they can also smell change in emotions as well as the atmosphere！Rats allow air to pass through their nose into their smell receptors. There are about 500 to 1，000 genes that code for 500 to 1，000 different olfactory
19、receptors in a rat. This means，1% of the rats DNA is dedicated to smell!As humans，we have our ability to think quickly and get out of a tricky situation. Animals too have super abilities far beyond our reach.【解题导语】让我们来看看那些值得我们尊重的动物的敏锐嗅觉。29Which of the following is TRUE about sharks?AThey are no dang
20、er to humans.BMost of their brain is connected with smell.CTheir smell is better than that of bears.DThey can smell a person from many miles away.30According to the passage，which animal uses both taste and smell to find prey?APolice dogs. BSharks. CSnakes. DRats.31The passage mainly tells us_Asome a
21、nimals have an amazing sense of smellBmost animals have a very good sense of smellCanimals smell is better than that of peopleDwe should learn animals sense of smellD“Who can tell me if I look like my mother？”I was 16 when I joked while on vacation with our family in Mexico. Earlier that day，wed bee
22、n talking about traits (特征) shared between family members，and I reminded them that wasnt genetically related to them.But Mom，walking ahead with my sister，suddenly stopped. She looked pale，and even panicked (惊慌失措的)When she regained her composure，she told me she had something to show me but I needed t
23、o wait until we were home. So I spent the rest of that week silently wondering what it would be，nervous and anxious.When we made it back home，I was presented with a letter from my birth mother. As I read it，I felt miles and years fall away as her words explained why she put me up for adoption. At fi
24、rst，the knowledge that this letter existed of course caused anger toward my adoptive mother. I was convinced she had purposefully kept this information from me，and the only reason she had shown me the letter was that she couldnt hide it any longer. But soon I realized that she hadnt kept it from me，
25、but kept it for me. I also realized that I wasnt ready to go on this quest (寻找) just yet，because when my mother first gave me the letter from my birth mother，she also gave me advice. She said that I should know who I was before I went on the journey to find my other self. My mother warned me it was
26、a Pandoras Box. It could be fantastic or awful，and I must prepare for any outcome.So I continued on. I went to college，got a job，and lived my life. But always in the back of my mind was that wanting，that needing to know where I came from，who my birth mother was，and whether I had any siblings (兄弟姐妹)N
27、ow，when I turned 25，I began my search. I finally felt secure enough in myself that I believed I could handle what might be in store.【解题导语】一次旅行，一次关于家庭成员共同特征的谈话，一个玩笑般的问题，竟然揭开了作者的身世，终于25岁的时候，作者开始了自己的寻亲之旅。32What caused the author to ask the question in the first paragraph?AThat she found she looked like
28、 her birth mother.BThat people said she didnt look like her mother.CA talk about the family members common traits.DA common trait shared by all her family members.33The underlined word “composure” in the second paragraph is the nearest in meaning to_Acourage Bright Cwisdom Dcalmness34What happened t
29、o the author during that vacation?AShe discovered a letter from her birth mother.BShe spent great days in Mexico with her family.CShe spent a waiting time with stress and anxiety.DHer birth mother wrote a letter to her and called her.35One possible reason that the author decided not to go on her sea
30、rch right away is that_Ashe wasnt old or mature enough to face the resultBher adoptive mother didnt allow her to do thatCshe didnt have information about her birth motherDher adoptive mother kept the letter from her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。Speaking in front of pe
31、ople can be a rewarding and engaging experience，but it can also be terrifying. The power of public speaking is a key leadership skill._36_ Communicate effectively and communicate your message so that others listen，understand and act.Youve been asked to speak in front of others because you know somet
32、hing about the subject at hand. Those who invited you to speak already have confidence in your ability._37_ You know the subject and have been successful with it so be sure to be enthusiastic about your work. Its fun for an audience to listen and engage with someone who is excited about the subject
33、at hand._38_ Have a clear understanding about your audience before you begin crafting your speech. Your approach will vary if the audience members are experts in the field，students，or just people who are interested in the subject matter.Get your facts straight._39_ Dont lie and pretend to know somet
34、hing you do not. So spend time collecting and confirming your information. Too many public speakers are quick to present their opinions without providing clear substance. Avoid that trap.Know your speech so well that you could give it from memorybut be sure to still keep your notes on you in case yo
35、u forget key points._40_ Be sure to practice your speech by speaking slowly，clearly，and comfortably.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是在大众面前演讲是一门科学也是一门艺术，为了达到良好的演讲效果需要注意的一些问题。ALearn from other great speech makers，adopt their skills and make them your own.BThe more you learn and practice the science，the easier the
36、 art will work for you.CNever keep the key message till the end of your speech.DThe skill of public speaking is both an art and a science.EDont stand there saying，“I think so” or “Im not sure.”FUnderstand your audience.GBe confident in yourself.第三部分英语知识运用(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
37、，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。There was a boy who was sent by his parents to a boarding school (寄宿学校). 41 being sent away, this boy was the 42 student in his class. He was at the top in every 43 always with high marks.But the boy changed after 44 home and attending the boarding school. His
38、 grades started 45 . He hated being in a 46. He was lonely all the time. And there were especially dark times when he 47 committing suicide (自杀). All of this was because he felt 48 and no one loved him.His parents started 49 about the boy. But they even did not know what was 50 with him. So his dad
39、decided to travel to the boarding school and 51 him.They sat on the bank of the lake near the school. The father started asking him some casual questions about his classes, teachers and 52. After some time his dad said, “Do you know, son, why I am here today?”The boy answered back, “To 53 my grades?
40、” “No, no,” his dad replied. “I am here to tell you that you are the most 54 person for me. I want to see you 55. I dont care about grades. I care about you. I care about your happiness. YOU ARE MY LIFE.”These words 56 the boys eyes to be filled with tears. He 557 his dad. They didnt say anything to
41、 each other for a long time.Now the boy had 58 he wanted. He knew there was someone on this earth who cared for him deeply. He 59 the world to someone. And today this young man is in college at the top of his class and no one has ever seen him 60! 41. A. After B. Before C. When D. While42. A. hardes
42、t B. naughtiest C. brightest D. dullest43. A. exam B. activity C. game D. class44. A. coming B. returning C. leaving D. reaching45. A. rising B. increasing C. reducing D. dropping46. A. group B. term C. company D. party47. A. led to B. felt like C. thought back D. looked for48. A. worthless B. carel
43、ess C. concerned D. annoyed49. A. caring B. turning C. worrying D. speaking50. A. crazy B. true C. possible D. wrong51. A. talk with B. listen to C. tell to D. care about52. A. family B. friends C. study D. grades53. A. realize B. analyze C. check D. test54. A. outstanding B. important C. famous D.
44、familiar55. A. happy B. excellent C. interested D. satisfied56. A. caused B. wanted C. encouraged D. forced57. A. answered B. ignored C. hated D. hugged58. A. nothing B. something C. everything D. anything59. A. showed B. meant C. intended D. expressed60. A. sad B. angry C. pleasant D. joyful第卷第三部分英
45、语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第二节语法填空 (共10小题；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(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。While many young people were enjoying the final weeks of summer vacation，Zach Bonner _61_ (work)his hardest. According to the St. Petersburg Times，Zach started walking from Valrico，Florida，his hometown，on Christmas，59，a
46、nd stepped over the Los Angles city line nine months later in September，racking up a total of 2，28 miles and raising _62_ (closely) to $15，000 for kids in need. Along the way，Zach attended school online，thanks to his mother，Laurie Bonner，and brother and sister, _63_ alternated walking and driving al
47、ongside him. Despite _64_ age，Zach has a long history of _65_ (help) others. When Hurricane Charley hit town in 54，Zach，then six，pulled a wagon through his neighborhood collecting food for storm victims. Since then，he _66_ (raise) some $400，000 for his taxexempt Little Red Wagon Foundation，which giv
48、es money to projects aiding _67_(home) and troubled children. In 57，Zach began walking to support a childrens charity in Florida, _68_ (finish) his journey days later，280 _69_ (mile) away in Tallahassee. Then in the summer of 59，he walked about 670 miles from Atlanta to Washington，D.C.，in just two m
49、onths._70_ really keeps me going is these kids，“Zach has said.”They dont get to say，Im tired of being homeless.So why should I get to quit?第卷(答题纸)第三部分 第二节语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)61._62._63._64._65._66._67._68._69._70._第四部分 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处错误，每句中最
50、多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号()，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：在错的词下画一横线，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处起)不计分。My sister and I paid a visit in Hangzhou last weekend. A friend of my sisters，Lily，who worked there served as a guide that day. It was first time that I had visit
51、ed Hangzhou but I was really excited. In the morning，with Lily accompanying us，we went to the West Lake. Wow，there are so many people enjoying ourselves around the lake. Followed Lilys advice，we went on boating on the lake first，then had a walk along Su Di and took many pictures. It took us over two
52、 hour to cover it and we were awful tired. After having a wonderful dinner，we had to say goodbye to Lily.How an unforgettable experience!第二节书面表达(满分25分)根据下列提示写一篇80词左右的短文，可适当增加细节使行文连贯。1. 去年国庆节期间我去了北京游玩。（during the National Day）2. 那是我第一次去北京。(the first time) 3. 游览长城时我正好遇见了李华。(happen to )4. 我发现他很容易相处。(find it easy)5. 跟他一起游览、聊天、吃饭等真的很愉快。(pleasure)_
