1、宁县二中2018-2019学年第一学期高三英语第一次月考试题第一部分阅读理解(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AIt was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. If we didnt see some rain soon we would lose everyt
2、hing.I was in the kitchen making lunch for my husband and his brothers when I saw my six-year-old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. He was obviously walking with a great effort. Minutes after he disappeared into the woods, he came running out again, toward the house.Moments later, however, he wa
3、s once again walking toward the woods. This activity went on for over an hour: walking cautiously to the woods, then running back to the house. Finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I went out of the house and followed him on his journey. He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked; b
4、eing very careful not to spill the water he held in them. Branches and thorns (荆棘) slapped his little face but he did not try to avoid them. As I leaned in to spy on him, I saw the most amazing site.Several large deer appeared threatening in front of him. But Billy walked right up to them. I almost
5、screamed for him to get away. And I saw a baby deer lying on the ground, obviously suffering from heavy loss of water, lift its head with great effort to drink the water cupped in my beautiful boys hand.I stood on the edge of the woods watching the most beautiful heart working so hard to save a life
6、. As my tears began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops. and more drops. and more. I looked up at the sky. It was as if God, Himself, was weeping with pride. 1.Why did the author follow her son?A. Because she was curiousB. Because her son was doing a good deed.C. Because ther
7、e might be dangerD. Because she intended to help.2Which of the following statements is Not True according to the passage?A. Rain was in great need.B. Billy carried water with his small handsC. There were few trees in the woods.D. Billy walked into the woods and then returned over and over again.3.Wh
8、at Billy did mainly showed that he was _.A. beautifulB. caring C. childlike D. braveBAs summer comes near, many children are really happy to forget about school for a few months. However, studies have found that children typically forget between one and three months worth of school learning during t
9、he summer months. Spelling and math abilities suffer the most, while reading is not really influenced by the time off. The most probable reason for this is that most children read at least occasionally outside of the classroom, whether newspapers, magazines, books, or video game guides. However, the
10、ir math and spelling skills only get exercised in the school setting.The original purpose of summer vacations was to let farm children have time off to help work in the fields in the high growing season, but this reason is no longer valid since fewer kids actually work on farms today. Some cities in
11、 the United States, such as Los Angeles, have moved to a year-round school calendar, which may help reduce the academic decline that occurs during the long summer vacation. Most cities still use the normal nine and a half-month calendars. To improve skills and to maintain a good level of preparation
12、, experts recommend trips to museums, summer camps, and visits to libraries to keep kids mentally active and interested throughout the summer.There are other educational systems that provide vacations while still keeping students skills sharp(敏锐的). For example, in Japan students attend class for sev
13、en weeks continuously, followed by two weeks of vacation. This continues throughout the year. In Italy, students attend class six days per week, but finish at 1:30 PM each day, so that school does not dominate their life the way that it does in America.Educational specialists fear that the three-mon
14、th summer vacation stops the continuity of learning. Just as students become accustomed to new concepts in reading, writing, or critical thinking skills, they “shut down” for an extended period. When they go back to school after the long summer vacation, they take up to two months to return to their
15、 previous level of understanding. And so the debate continues: whether to continue the present vacations or to seek changes.4. Spelling and math abilities suffer the most during the summer months because children _.A. take the summer vacation too seriouslyB. have to help work in the fieldsC. dont li
16、ke spelling and mathD. do little work of math or spelling5. What is one of the advantages of Japan and Italys educational systems?A. They offer vacations without affecting students skills.B. The students have more free time of their own to play.C. They provide students with shorter vacations every y
17、ear.D. The students attend classes for longer time every week.6. What does the underlined phrase “shut down” in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Get sickB. Stop learningC. Go on vacation.D. Concentrate on their studies.7. What is the best title for the passage?A. How to Spend Summer Vacations.B. N
18、o More Summer Vacations.C. New Educational Systems NeededD. Summer Vacations: Change or NotCCharlton Heston was born in 1923 in Evanston, Illinois. Charlton Heston discovered his interest in acting while performing in plays at his high school. He later spent two years studying theater at Northwester
19、n University in Evanston, Illinois. But he left college to join the Army Air Forces during World War Two.After the war, he found small roles in the theater as well as in television shows. His performance in a television version of the book Jane Eyre caught the attention of the Hollywood producer Cec
20、il B. De Mille who later asked Heston to play the role of Moses in his movie The Ten Commandments which came out in 1956.This role made Heston famous and defined(明确) his career as a hero and leader. His face and body represented strength and heroism in many different roles. He played cowboys, soldie
21、rs and athletes.The 1959 movie Ben Hur made Charlton Heston an even bigger star. Ben Hur won eleven Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Charlton Heston. Heston starred in many adventure movies during the 1960s. In the 1970s, Heston appeared in popular disaster movies like Earthquake, Skyjacked
22、and Airport 1975.Charlton Heston was also very active in the movie industry. He worked to help set up the American Film Institute. In 1977 he was honored for his service in the industry. He received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In 1997 he
23、 was awarded a Kennedy Center Honor. And, in 2003, President Bush gave Charlton Heston a Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nations highest civilian honor.In 2000, Charlton Heston issued a statement announcing that he had an Alzheimers disease. He died in 2008 at his home in Beverly Hills, Californi
24、a.8.What kind of role did Charlton Heston often play in films?A. SoldiersB. Cowboys.C. Heroes.D. Athletes.9.Which film won Best Actor for Charlton Heston?A. Jane Eyre.B. Ben HurC. EarthquakeD. The Ten Commandments.10.What can we learn about Charlton Heston according to the passage?A. He used to be a
25、 soldierB.He began to show his talent in Ben Hur.C. He was once awarded by Kennedy.D. He won eleven Academy Awards.11.Whats the main idea of Paragraph 2?A. How Charlton Heston became famous.B. Who made Charlton Heston win so many awardsC. Who made Charlton Heston a popular star.D. How Charlton Hesto
26、n began his career.DA friend of mine named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas presentOn Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office，a street urchin (顽童) was walking around the shining car“Is this your car，Paul？” he askedPaul answered，“Yes，my brother gave it to me for C
27、hristmas.” The boy was surprised“You mean your brother gave it to you and it did cost you nothing？Boy，I wish” He hesitatedOf course Paul knew what he was going to wish forHe was going to wish he had a brother like that. But what the boy said surprised Paul greatly. “I wish,” the boy went on，“that I
28、could be a brother like that.” Paul looked at the boy in surprise, then he said again, “Would you like to take a ride in my car？”“Oh yes，Id love that”After a short ride，the boy turned and with his eyes shining，said，“Paul，would you mind driving in front of my house？”Paul smiled a littleHe thought he
29、knew what the boy wantedHe wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big car. But Paul was wrong again. “Will you stop where those two steps are？”the boy askedHe ran up to the steps. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his lit
30、tle disabled brother. He sat him down on the step and pointed to the car.“There she is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didnt cost him a cent. And some day Im going to give you one just like itthen you can see for yourself all the nice things in
31、the Christmas windows that Ive been trying to tell you about.”Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed older brother climbed in beside him and the three of them began an unforgettable holiday ride.12.The street urchin was very surprised when _A. Paul received an
32、 expensive carB. he saw the shining carC. Paul told him about the carD. he was walking around the car13.The urchin asked Paul to stop his car in front of his house _A. to tell his brother about his wishB. to show he had a rich friendC. to let his brother ride in the carD. to show his neighbours the
33、big car14.We can infer from the story that _A. Paul couldnt understand the urchinB. the urchins wish came true in the endC. the urchin wished to have a rich brotherD. the urchin had a deep love for his brother15.The best name of the story is _A. A Christmas Present B. A Brother Like ThatC. A Street
34、Urchin D. An Unforgettable Holiday Ride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。When were young children, many of us seem to have little trouble making new friends. 16. As adults, we tend to become more guarded with new people and have less time to devote to friendships. Consequ
35、ently, most of us find it much harder to make new friends. If youve never experienced a close friendship, even as a child, you may find it even harder. But we all need and want good friends, even those of us who may sometimes pretend otherwise.The need for friends is instinctual (本能的). Our survival
36、used to depend on having friends to hunt and find food with, to help us build shelter and keep our families safe. 17 .They add meaning to life. They help you enjoy the good times and overcome the difficult ones. While strong relationships with friends can be a huge source of fun and pleasure, they a
37、re also important for your physical and emotional health.Good friends can： 18Even if its just having someone to share your problems with, friends can help you cope with serious illness, the loss of a job or loved one, the breakup of a relationship, or any other challenge in life.Help you to reach yo
38、ur goals.Whether youre trying to get fit, give up smoking, or otherwise improve your life, encouragement from a friend can really boost your willpower. 19Improve your mood.Happiness can be infectious. 20Reduce stress and depression.Having an active social life can benefit your immune system and help
39、 reduce isolation, a major factor for depression.A. Spending time with positive friends can be happy. B. But as we age, friendships grow and develop differently.C. Provide support when youre going through tough times.D. Yet they are less important nowadays.E. Friendships take time to form and even m
40、ore time to deepenF. Today，good friends are just as important.G. It also increases your chances of success.第二部分英语知识运用（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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was on my lunch break in the city, enjoying a salad at an outdoor caf, when a shabby homeless lady cam
41、e walking towards me. She was 21 everyone who walked past her for spare22 and she looked very dirty. My 23reaction was fear and I hoped she wouldnt come near me, but she did. I was on the phone and when she 24 , I said “ Im on the phone” in the nicest way I could, telling myself what she needed was
42、a lesson in 25 . She walked away, mumbling(自言自语), “ Im 26 you. Im sorry, Im sorry. Ill leave.” And she turned the corner. 27 ,I would feel relieved or satisfied, but something in me couldnt 28. Without another thought, I looked in my29 for the spare change I had. I even started searching through my
43、entire purse, the pockets, everything for all of the change I could 30find to give. I got up and walked towards this lady and gave her all I 31 . She held my hand and said, “ Thank you!” Her hand was32and dirty, but I didnt mind33her hand. I wanted to be there for her , when normally I would 34 the
44、other way. She looked at me and said, “Will you touch my face?” And for some reason, I did. I put my hand on her cheek and she started to 35 . I could36it was as if she had not been touched by a loving, soft hand in ages, 37. And so I held it there, trying to 38her with my heart open. It was powerfu
45、l. She thanked me and walked away quietly. And I walked away with an open heart, trying to 39 sense of what had just happened. It changed something in me and has made me want to be a40person to the people I meet during my day.21.A. begging B. praising C. applying D. greeting22.A. clothes B. room C.
46、change D. food23.A. usual B. general C. last D. instant24.A. came across B. came over C. came out D. came through25.A. attitude B. trouble C. manners D. practice 26.A. calling B. injuring C. annoying D. abusing27.A. Normally B. Fortunately C. Immediately D. Strangely28.A. exist B. appear C. enjoy D.
47、 rest29.A. car B. wallet C. table D. seat30.A. possibly B. necessarily C. mainly D. certainly31.A. earned B. found C. searched D. made32.A. soft B. neat C. large D. rough33.A. holding B. waving C. wiping D. washing34.A. lead B. set C. turn D. show35.A. laugh B. cry C. scream D. shout36.A. doubt B. d
48、etermine C. sense D. decide37.A. if necessary B. if ever C. if so D. if not38.A. persuade B. surround C. entertain D. comfort39.A. make B. get C. catch D. take40. A. happier B. richer C. wiser D. kinder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正确形式。A young American woman worked in a school
49、in Shanghai 41 she came to China，she knew little about the Chinese culture of language.One day on her way to school，she went to a bank 42 (draw) some moneyTo 43 surprise，the bank clerk(职员) asked her if she had had her lunchShe was surprised at such 44 question because in the American culture it woul
50、d mean that the bank clerk is inviting her to lunchBetween unmarried young people it can also mean the young mans interest in dating the girlSince this bank clerk 45 (be) a stranger to the American woman，she was very puzzled(困惑的)，and quickly answered that she had 46 (eat) alreadyAfter this she went
51、on to school and was even 47 surprised when one of the teachers asked her the same questionBy now she understood that it could not be an 48 (invite) but was puzzled as to why they asked itIn the following days she was asked the same question again and again and she spent many hours 49 (try) to work
52、out why so many people kept asking her thisAt last she thought that these people must be 50 (concern) about her healthShe was rather thin at the time，and she thought they must be worrying that she was not eating well! In fact the question like that has no real meaning at all it is only a greeting第三部
53、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处起）不计分。Mark Twain, one of the best-known American writer in the19th cent
54、ury, was born in Missouri. His hometown lie on the bank of the Mississippi River, there he spent her childhood. When he grow up, he worked like a pilot on a river boat for some time. Mark Twain is his pen name. He took it from the shout of the sailors measure the depth of the water. Mark Twain wrote
55、 a lot of novels, but one of them is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It brought him fame and honor. Some of his writings have translated into many languages. He and his works are deep loved by readers throughout the world.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你的朋友Jack正在美国学习汉语。他学习汉语非常吃力，不知怎么学，请你给出建议，帮助他渡过难关。内容要点如下：1.多
56、听中文广播，多看报。2.找中国人聊天。3用汉语写日记。只要坚持下去，就一定能学会。注意：1. 词数120左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3信的开头结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Jack，Im _ . .Yours，Li Hua宁县二中2018-2019学年第一学期高三英语第一次月考试题答案第一部分阅读理解（满分40分)1-3 ACB 4- 7 DABD8-11CBAD12-15 CADB16-20 BFCGA第二部分英语知识运用第一节 完形填空（满分30分）21-25 ACDBC 26-30 CADBA 31-35 BDACB 36-40 CBDAD第二节语法填空（满分15分）
57、41Before42 .to draw43her 44a45was46eaten47.more48.invitation49.(in) trying50.concerned第三部分写作第一节短文改错（满分10分）1. writer writers 2. lie lies3.there where 4.her his5.grow grew 6. like as7 measure measuring 8.but and9. have后加been 10. deep deeply 第二节 书面表达（满分25分） One possible version: Dear Jack,Im sorry to h
58、ear that you have difficulty in learning Chinese. However, the situation is easy to change if you take my advice.Here are the tips to help you :Firstly ,why not listen to Chinese broadcast and read Chinese newspaper? If you do that,you will improve your Chinese step by step .Secondly ,you should mak
59、e Chinese friends as many as possible .You can talk to them in Chinese when you meet.In that way you will learn Chinese quickly .Thirdly, it would be a good idea to keep a diary in Chinese.As long as you work hard at Chinese ,I think you will learn it well .Just as the saying goes :Where there is a will ,there is a way .I hope you will find these ideas useful . Yours , Li Hua
