1、会宁四中2015-2016学年度第一学期高三级第三次月考英语试卷第一部分 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。APesca was the smallest human being I ever saw. He had left Italy for political reasons, and had been working as a teacher in London for many years. The ruling idea of Pescas life was to show
2、 his thanks to the country that had given him a shelter by doing his best to turn himself into an Englishman. He desired to become an Englishman in his habits and amusements, as well as in his personal appearance. Finding us distinguished, as a nation, by our love of athletic exercises, the little m
3、an devoted himself to all our English sports and recreations.I saw him risk his life blindly in the sea at Brighton where we were bathing together. If we had done any exercise unique to my own nation I would have looked after Pesca carefully; but as foreigners are generally quite as well able to tak
4、e care of themselves in the water as Englishmen, it never occurred to me that the art of swimming might add one more to the list of manly exercises which he believed that he could learn on the spot. Soon after we had both struck out from shore, I stopped, finding my friend didnt follow me. To my ama
5、zement, I saw nothing but two little arms struggling above the surface of the water. I dived and pulled him back to the shore. When he recovered, his warm Southern nature broke. He declared that he should never be happy again until he offered me some service which I might remember to the end of my d
6、ays.Little did I think then that the opportunity of serving me was soon to come; that he was eager to seize it; and that by so doing he was to turn my existence into a new channel. If I had not dived for Professor Pesca when he lay under water, I should never, perhaps, have heard even the name of th
7、e woman, who now directs the purpose of my life. 1.The author didnt look after Pesca carefully when bathing in the sea due to the fact that .A. he was sure that Pesca was a very good swimmerB. foreigners were generally bathing not far from the shoreC. he was sure that Pesca would learn to swim on th
8、e spotD. they both had done the unusual English exercise before2.The bathing accident was mentioned mainly to show that .A. the author was quite helpful to those in need B. one can never be too careful when bathing in the seaC. Pesca sometimes acted rather thoughtlesslyD. showing off ones manly beha
9、vior may cause others trouble3.Why did Pesca want to do the author some favor?A. He would have died without the authors help. B. He treated the author as his best friend.C. He enjoyed doing something unforgettable. D. His warm nature made him so.4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Pesca m
10、issed an opportunity to reward the author.B. Pesca met a woman who later directed his life.C. Pesca turned his existence into a new channel.D. Pesca changed the authors life completely.BNorthern LightsAuthor: Philip PullmanPublisher: ScholasticPrice: $17.5Book Description: When Northern Lights was p
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12、 Philip PullmanPublisher: Alfred A. KnopfPrice: $10.3Book Description: In search of clues to the mystery of her fathers death, 16-year-old Sally Loekhart ventures into the shadowy underworld of Victorian London. Pursued (追杀) by villains (歹徒)at every turn, the intrepid Sally finally uncovers two dark
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14、he Moon, Sun, comets, meteors (流星), asteroids (小星星) and other objects found within our Solar System. It is aimed at users of binoculars (双筒望远镜) and small to medium telescopes.The Firework-makers DaughterAuthor: Philip PullmanPublisher: Random House PublishersPrice: $15.2Book Description: Lila wants
15、to be a Firework-Maker. But every Firework-Maker must make a dangerous journey to face the terrifying Fire-Fiend! Can Lila possibly survive? Especial ly when she doesnt know she needs special protection to survive her flames. The exciting and heart-warming story of Lilas journey to face the fearful
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17、arful B. careful C. pretty D. brave7. If you have a binocular and want to know how to observe the Moon, you should buyA. Philips Solar System Observers GuideB. The Ruby in the SmokeC. Northern Lights D. The Firework-makers Daughter8. The text above is probably taken from _.A. a book B. a website C.
18、a newspaper D. a magazineCPublic dont trust scientists partly because it is not clear what is science and what is technology, what is discovered and what is manufactured. Most governments, perhaps all governments, prove the value of public spending on scientific research in terms of the economic ben
19、efits the scientific research has brought in the past and will bring in the future. Politicians remind their voters of the wonderful machines o ur scientists have invented, the new drugs to relieve old diseases, and the new medical equipment and techniques by which previously incurable conditions ma
20、y now be treated and lives saved. At the same time, the politicians demand that scientists suit their research to economic needs, and that they put in the first place research proposals that are “near the market” and can be translated into the greatest return in the shortest time. Dependent on polit
21、icians for much of their funding, scientists have little choice but to obey. Like the rest of us, they are members of a society that values the creation of wealth. Many have different opinions, but keep them to themselves. In such circumstances no one should be too hard on people who are doubtful ab
22、out conflicts of interest. When we learn that the distinguished professor trying to convince us of the safety of a particular product is a consultant (顾问) of the company making it, we cannot be blamed for wondering whether the money he receives from the company might cloud his professional judgment.
23、 Even if the professor holds no consultancy with any firm, some people may still distrust him because of his association with those who do, or at least wonder about the source of some of his research funding. This attitude can have damaging effects. It questions the honesty of individuals working in
24、 a profession that thinks intellectual honesty is the most important. This makes it easier to distrust all scientific statements, especially those made by the scientists who present themselves as experts. The scientist most likely to understand the safety of a nuclear reactor, for example, is a nucl
25、ear engineer, and a nuclear engineer is mostly likely to be employed by the nuclear industry. If a nuclear engineer declares that a reactor is unsafe, we believe him, because clearly it is not to his advantage to lie about it. If he tells us it is safe, on the other hand, we distrust him, because he
26、 may well be protecting the employer who pays his salary.9.What is the chief concern of most governments when it comes to scientific research?A. The budget for a research project. B. Support from the voters.C. The reduction of public spending. D. Quick economic returns.10.Scientists have to adapt th
27、eir research to economic needs in order to .A. translate knowledge into wealth B. impress the public with their achievements C. obtain funding from the government D. turn the value of their existence into reality11.According to the author, people doubt the professional judgment of scientists because
28、 .A. they could be influenced by their association with the project concernedB. sometimes they hide the source of their research fundingC. some of them do not put intellectual honesty in the first placeD. their statements often turn out to be wrong12.Why does the author say that public distrust of s
29、cientists can have damaging effects?A. It makes things difficult for scientists seeking research funds.B. People would not believe scientists even when they tell the truth.C. It may discourage scientists from doing independent research.D. Scientists themselves may doubt the value of their research f
30、indings.D Obviously your mom had it right when she threatened to wash your mouth out with soap if you talked dirty. Lying really does create a desire to clean the “dirty” body part, according to a study by University of Michigan. “The references to dirty hands or dirty mouths in everyday language su
31、ggest that people think about abstract issues of moral purity in terms of more experiences with physical purity,” said Spike W.S. Lee, a U-M doctoral candidate, who conducted the study with Norbert Schwarz, a psychologist.For the study, Lee and Schwarz asked 87 students to play the role of lawyers c
32、ompeting with a colleague, “Chris”, for a promotion. Each was asked to imagine they found an important document that Chris had lost, and that returning the document would help his career and hurt their own career. Each participant was instructed to leave Chris a message by either voice mail or e-mai
33、l, telling him who they were and either lying that they could not find his document or telling the truth that they had found the document.Next, participants rated the desirability of several products and reported how much they were willing to pay for each product. The products included mouthwash (漱口
34、剂) and hand sanitizer (洗手液).Study participants who lied on the phone, leaving an untrue and mean voice mail, felt a stronger desire for mouthwash and were willing to pay more for it than those who lied on e-mail. And conversely, those who lied on e-mail, typing the same mean message, felt a stronger
35、 desire for hand sanitizer and were willing to pay more for that. Saying nice and morally correct things, on the other hand, made it less appealing to clean the body part involved in conveying the message.Verbal lying increased participants assessment of mouthwash while lying on e-mail, us
36、ing their hands, increased the assessment of hand sanitizers value. “This study shows not only do people want to clean after a dirty deed, but they want to clean the specific body part involved,” Schwarz said.13.The study proved that .A. there is a need to clean the body part that liesB. the cleaner
37、 you are, the fewer lies you will tellC. mothers care for their childrens mouth cleanD. telling a lie makes you want to have a bath14.According to the passage, Chris is .A. a mouthwash and hand sanitizer sellerB. a famous careless lawyerC. a college student D. an imaginary character15.If you tell a
38、lie by writing, you might wash .A. your eyes B. your hands C. your head D. your feet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。Apps (应用程序) can teach some great thingsat low or no cost. 16 Too much screen time can impact everything from kids health to their school readiness. Here
39、are smart tips to manage your kids app habit. There are better teething devices than electronics. If your kids start to put your phone in their mouth, theyre too young to use it. 17 Pay attention to what theyre doing. 18 And check out the apps before your kids do to make sure that the subj
40、ect matter is right for their age. Can they understand the words? Can they manipulate (操作) the game? Really young kids are still developing their motor (动作) skills, so unless you want a frustrated child on your hands, make sure that a game doesnt require lots of coordination to play. Dont make phone
41、s a habit. 19 If they associate going to restaurants or driving in a car with playing games on your phone, it will be difficult to transition out of the behavior. Keep an eye on the phone. They can get droppedon the floor, in a toiletwedged in a seat, left in a seat pocket, etc. These things are exp
42、ensive! Remember that youre their role model. 20 If youre always on your phone, theyll want to be, too.A. But that doesnt mean that you should always hand over your phone when your little one is bored.B. Find something else for them to chew, shake, or throw. C. Make sure you download age-appropriate
43、 appsthere are lots of them.D. Remember that kids quickly develop routines.E. Little kids love appsand so do most parents.F. The ability to tap and touch can lead to hours of fun, especially for tiny fingers.G. Kids learn their behavior from you.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
44、面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Finally, I entered the college. Because of my careful 21, I did not have to work during the school year. Then, 22 came and it was time to work harder than ever. I continued working as a waitress at night, 23 tennis camps several mornings a week and worked
45、as a secretary for a few hours in the 24. I even decided to take a class at a community college. This class at the community college 25 me $650. During my second and third years of undergraduate schooling, I decided to work about five hours per week in the campus admissions office 26 phones. This pr
46、ovided a little spending money and kept me from draining my savings. The overall 27 looked hopeful as I approached my senior year as long as I could make as much money as I had the 28 summer. I wanted to go to Israel to study for 3 weeks, but I 29 in making this decision because it would cost me $1,
47、600 or more to get the credits in Israel. About two weeks later my Mom called to tell me that I had $1,600 in the 30 that I had forgotten about! One of my 31 about this trip was not only the cost, but the 32 of time to make money. The way everything worked together to make this trip 33 was one of th
48、e most exciting things that have ever happened to me. This experience has 34 me in many important ways. The first thing that I learned was the 35 of a strong work ethic (道德). Working long hours did a lot to build my 36 and helped me learn the 37 of a dollar. It also made me learn how to find creativ
49、e 38 to difficult problems. Whenever I am overwhelmed or afraid of the 39, I can remember my $64,268 40.21.A.savings B. revision C. searching D. timing22.A.summer B. spring C. autumn D. winter23.A.designed B. plannedC. instructed D. visited24.A.evenings B. afternoons C. mornings D. weekends25.A.rewa
50、rded B. charged C. paid D. saved26.A.answering B .making C. repairing D. receiving27.A.course B. payment C. situation D. job28.A.former B. next C. following D. previous29.A.delayed B. failed C. hesitated D. feared30.A.school B. bank C. apartment D. dormitory31.A.plans B. interests C. expectations D.
51、 concerns32.A.demand B. need C. loss D. desire33.A.possible B .interesting C. available D. worthwhile34.A.changed B. replaced C. shaped D. improved35.A.pleasure B. importance C. meaning D. value36.A.perspiration B. temper C. determination D. character37.A.significance B. desire C. value D. existence
52、 38.A.arrangements B. solutions C. answers D. measures39.A.experience B. summer C. dilemmas D. future 40.A.savings B. credit C. miracle D. performance第二节(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(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。People use their mouths 41 many things. They eat, talk, shout and sing. They smile and
53、they kiss. In the English language, there are many 42(express) using the word “mouth”. But some of them are not so nice. For 43, if you say bad things about a person, the person might protest and say “Do not bad mouth me.” Sometimes, people say something to a friend or family member 44 they later re
54、gret because it hurts that persons feelings. Or they tell the person something they were not 45(suppose) to tell. The speaker might say: “I really put my foot in my mouth this time.” If this should happen, the speaker might feel “down in the mouth”. In other words, he might feel sad for 46(say) the
55、wrong thing. Sometimes when one person is speaking, he says the 47 thing as his friend was going to say. When this happens, the friend might say: “You took the words right out of my mouth!” Some people have lots of money because they 48(bear) into a very rich family. There is an expression for this,
56、 too. You might say such a person “was born with a silver spoon in his mouth”. This rich person is 49 opposite of a person who lives “from hand to mouth”. This person is very poor and only has enough money for 50(important) things in life, like food. 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)假定英语
57、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 name is Nina Francis and I am in Class 3B. I have little dog calledDwarf(矮小的) Fluffy, that is three years
58、old. The main characteristicswhich makes him get the name are that he doesnt grow very big but he hastiny ears. He lives in my backyard and spends much time on the garden.Sometime he follows me to my bedroom. While I am watching TV, he sitsNearby. He is very kindly and lovely. He doesnt bite and lov
59、es being touching.In my spare time I often took him to go for a walk and meet with my friends. 第二节 书面表达（25分）假定你是光明中学李华，近日得知某英文报纸正在就中学生的体育活动做一项调查。请用英语写一篇短文，向该报介绍你校体育活动的开展情况。内容要点如下：1.自我介绍；2.你校开展体育活动的内容、时间安排等；3.学校开展体育活动的意义。注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，意使行文连贯。Im Li Hua, and I am now studying in Guangming Mid
60、dle school._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 会宁四中2015-2016学年度第一学期高三级第三次月考英语答案15 ACADC 610 DABDC 1115 ABADB 1620 ABCDG2125 AACBD 2630 ACDCB 3135 DCACB 3640 DCBDC41. for 42.expressions 43.example 44.that 45. supposed46.saying 47.same 48. were born 49. the 50.the most important短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)注意:1.每处错
61、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 name is Nina Francis and I am in Class 3B. I have little dog called aDwarf(矮小的) Fluffy, that is three years old. The main characteristicsWho/whichwhich makes him get the name are that he doesnt grow very big but he hasmakeandtiny ears. He lives in my backyard
62、 and spends much time on the garden.inSometime he follows me to my bedroom. While I am watching TV, he sitsSometimes Nearby. He is very kindly and lovely. He doesnt bite and loves being touching.kindtouchedIn my spare time I often took him to go for a walk and meet with my friends.take去掉书面表达 I am Li
63、 Hua, and I am now studying in Guangming Middle school. Id like to introduce something about the sports activities in our school. First, sports activities are placed great importance on in our school. Everyday we students will have to do morning exercises. Besides, we also have two PE lessons each w
64、eek, and two sports meets are held every year. Last but not least, our school also develop a variety of sport teams, such as basketball teams, dancing groups and so on. All those sports activities, in my opinion, are of great significance to us students, because they can not only relax our body, but also relax our mind after studying hard. I think it is important to take part in some sports activities when students have spent the whole day in a boring classroom.