1、高三年级第一次月考英语试卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1. How does the man think the woman can go to the cinema?A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. On foot.2. Where does the woman want to eat tonight?A. At home. B. At Browns. C. At Dannys.3. Why did Mr. Green run into the girl with his car? A.
2、 He was drunk. B. He was driving fast. C. He didnt see the girl.4. What are the two speakers discussing?A. What theyll do this weekend. B. Where the man borrowed the book.C. When the woman can get her book back.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Hold the door open for her. B. Carry the box
3、 for her. C. Open the box for her.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. When did the man probably get up?A. At 6:30 am. B. At 7:00 am. C. At 7:30 am.7. What does the woman think the man should do next?A. Complain to the manager. B. Call room service again. C. Change a hotel
4、.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How does the man feel about his job interview?A. He is excited. B. He is surprised. C. He is disappointed.9. What will the woman do for the man?A. Try to help him get a job. B. Arrange for an interview. C. Give him a job.请听第8段材料，回答第10 至12题。10. How did the woman get her smartphone
5、?A. She bought it online. B. She bought it downtown. C. She received it as a gift.11. What is the function of Feedly?A. To help users organize life. B. To help users read news. C. To help users study.12. What will the man do next?A. Recommend more apps. B. Talk about smartphones. C. Show how to find
6、 the apps.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the man know about Norwalk?A. It is located on Route 18. B. It is a beautiful little town. C. It has an interesting museum.14. How far is Amitsville from here?A. About 18 miles southeast. B. About 35 miles northeast. C. About 55 miles southwest.15. Where won
7、t the man go this time?A. Norwalk. B. Amitsville. C. Newton.16. What do we know about Westfield and Great Town?A. They are in opposite directions. B. They have lots of old houses. C. They have many rare plants.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When was the museums construction started?A. In 1958. B. In 1962. C
8、. In 1973.18. How much area do the exhibition halls in the museum cover?A. 6,000 square meters. B. 30,000 squares meters. C. 60,000 square meters.19. Where are the large-sized art works displayed?A. In the west hall. B. In the east hall. C. In the round hall.20. When is the museum usually closed?A.
9、On Sunday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Monday.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、和C、D）中，选出最佳选项。AThe Big Cake Show comes to the Westpoint Arena in Exeter, England, March 21-22. Hopefully, cakes of all sizes will be on sale and on show. An impressive list of famous people sharing
10、 their great knowledge and skill includes Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood and Gregg Wallace. Tickets, from 12, are available online(bigcakeshow. com).From January 17 to March 8, RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey, England has some special guests to brighten the winter: beautiful butterflies. Butterflies in the
11、Glasshouse introduces a group of butterflies from other countries feeding on fruit and the juice-rich plants of the Exotic Zone. Tickets for adults are 13.20, for children are 6.60. For a family with 2 adults and 2 children, they should pay 32.75 in total. For groups of more than 10 adults, each sho
12、uld pay 10.80.(rhs.org.uk/wisley)The week-long London Wine Week starts from May 18. Buy a 5 wristband to qualify for a pocket-sized guidebook and discounted wine around the capital. Partnering with Londons best bars and restaurants, we will be organizing events such as master classes and meet-the-ma
13、ker time, plus offering discounts to wristband wearers.()The World Shakespeare Festival begins in April, with everything from foreign productions of Shakespearean plays at Shakespeares Globe to Shakespearean plays at the Royal Opera House. Plays will run until the end of the year in London, Birmingh
14、am, Newcastle and Gateshead. And theres a programme of events such as director talks and family workshops. Prices start from 60. ()21. We can infer that Paul Hollywood is most likely to be .A. a ticket dealer B. a professional cook C. the event organizer D. the cake show host22. If you want to buy w
15、ine at lower prices, you should .A. eat in the specific restaurants B. pay 5 for a discount cardC. buy a wristband first D. obtain a guidebook23. Which of the following activities lasts for the longest time?A. The Big Cake Show B. The London Wine Week C. Butterflies in the Glasshouse D. The World Sh
16、akespeare FestivalBIn October, Ubayd Steed, a sixth grader in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was taking a math test when he noticed a classmate looking at his paper. “I quickly turned my paper over,” he said. Later that day, Ubayd met the cheater and told him not to do it again.Unfortunately, Ubayds ex
17、perience is not unusual. Whether its kids copying classmates answers during tests or friends sharing homework, cheating happens in schools every day. Experts say the behavior starts in the lower grades. Surveys show that one in three elementary students admits to cheating.Jacob Harder, a fourth grad
18、er in Ware, Massachusetts, has had classmates ask to copy his homework. “I wouldnt want to just tell them the answers,” he says. So instead, he explains the assignment and encourages his classmates to do it themselves.But many kids find it hard to say no. “ I hear from kids all the time, I cant say
19、no to a friend,” says Eric Anderman, a professor at The Ohio State University who studies cheating in school. He says its important to say no from the start. “Then you nip it in the bud ,and the other kid gets the message,” he says. Plus, he points out, “a real friend is not going to disown you beca
20、use he or she couldnt copy your math homework.”The kids doing the copying may feel they need to cheat to be accepted by other kids. And some students may cheat simply because others do. “If youre in an atmosphere where cheating is common, you may think that if you dont cheat, youre at a disadvantage
21、,” says Michael Josephson, founder of the Josephson Institute of Ethics.But Josephson says students shouldnt think that way. “There are a lot of things kids do,” he says. “You have to decide what kind of person youre going to be.”When school becomes too challenging, Anderman suggests going to the te
22、acher rather than relying on the work of others. “Its good to ask for help,” he says.24. Ubayds experience serves as a (n)n .A. explanation B. introduction C. comment D. background25. We learn from the text that cheating in elementary school .A. results from tough assignments B. is popular among stu
23、dents C. mainly happens during tests D. is unusual in lower grades26. The underlined part “ nip it in the bud” in Paragraph 4 probably means .A. face the difficulty it caused B. realize its disadvantages C. stop it at an early stage D. make it disappear27. Who advises kids to turn to teachers for he
24、lp when they fall behind in studies?A. Ubayd Steed B. Jacob Harder. C. Eric Anderman D. Michael JosephsonCMy dog seems to run in his sleep. Could he be dreaming?Perhaps, “We cant really ask them,” says vet Melissa Bain, associate professor at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, “but we think
25、 they dream.” Thats because their brain-wave patterns are similar to those seen in people. Wonder when your own dog might be dreaming? As a dog starts to sleep lightly, and his sleep becomes deeper, his breathing will become more regular, says animal behavior expert Stanley Coren in his book How Dog
26、s Think. “After a period of about 20 minutes,” Coren writes, “his first dream should start.”Do dogs and cats have a sense of humor?According to the experts, studies have not yet been done to test pets sense of humor. But we humans so prize fun in dogs, weve placed them among other playful things. An
27、d the fact that cats live willingly with us may be proof that they have a sense of fun.My dog likes to lie in mud puddles(水坑)and other unpleasant places. why?Mud puddles? Thats easy: In hot months, theyre like an instant air conditioner for your furry dog. As for smelly places, Stephen Zawistowski,
28、Ph.D., an applied animal behaviorist and science adviser to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, says “nice” is in the nose of the beholder. “While rotting(腐烂的)fish may not smell great to you, to your dog, it probably smells as good as fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. Ro
29、lling in it is just a way to enjoy it all the more”.Why does my cat like to sleep in strange places, like atop keyboards or inside cardboard(硬纸板)boxes?Simply put, its what their ancestors did. “ In the wild, cats like to take shelter in enclosed spaces, “ says cat behaviorist Mieshelle Nagelschneide
30、r, author of the book The Cat Whisperer, “And what cat can pass up a warm keyboard? Its made particularly special because a human is touching it all the time”.28. People believe dogs dream by studying .A. how long they sleep B. their breathing patterns C. how their brain-waves develop D. the time wh
31、en they become sleepy29. We know from Stephen Zawistowski that .A. the same thing smells different to humans and dogsB. dogs dont have a better sense of smell than humansC. it is wrong for humans to feed dogs on fishD. dogs dont like eating chocolate30. Cardboard boxes are attractive to cats because
32、 .A. theres no better shelter B. cats feel safe inside themC. cats can play hide-and-seek D. cats are taught to sleep in such places31. According to the text, experts are still unclear about .A. whether dogs dream while sleeping B. why dogs love dirty pools very muchC. whether dogs can understand am
33、using thingsD. why cats enjoy having a rest in unusual placesD“Please read this,” my three-year-old Claire said one day, pointing to a page with an old childrens song: “Do you know how to plant cabbages”. In blue ink, someone had crossed out cabbages and written “watermelons!”“Daddy! Did you do that
34、?” Claire asked, looking up with an expression of shock. We had only recently asked her not to write in books, and suddenly here was proof that her parents werent practicing what they asked. I told her it was written by my grandfather and sat down to tell the story.I grew up on Grandads farm in Nebr
35、aska, America. One afternoon, I decided to plant some watermelons.“Hmm, theres a crop I havent tried!” Grandad smiled, “Lets do it now!”With Grandads help I planted the seeds.The next morning, I found a big watermelon there. I knew it was Grandad that put a watermelon there and I thought he had play
36、ed a joke on me.Later that month, Grandad gave me a book, “For school,” he said seriously. I opened it to where hed written “Watermelons!” and laughed at another of his jokes.Claire listened quietly to the story and asked to plant seeds too, so I took her to buy some seeds. On the walk home, I reali
37、zed for the first time that Grandad could have met my childish enthusiasm with some disappointing facts such as that watermelons dont grow well in Nebraska or that it was too late to plant them anyway. But instead of doing that, he had stolen back into town that afternoon and bought the biggest melo
38、n on the market. That night, after I was asleep, he had awkwardly unloaded it and, with a painful bend, placed it exactly above my seeds. He made sure I experienced the “wow.”I had always thought the midnight miracle(奇迹)was just one of Grandads jokes. Now I realized he had planted hope that day. As
39、Claire planted the seeds happily, I watched my grandfathers joy take fresh root in her life. And that was the biggest miracle of all.32. Claire was shocked at the mark on the page because .A. her great-grandfather did something her parents forbadB. she thought her parents didnt act as they saidC. so
40、meone preferred watermelons to cabbagesD. there should be a mistake in the book33. Why did Grandad put a watermelon where the author planted seeds?A. Because he didnt want to waste the watermelonB. Because he didnt want to disappoint the authorC. Because he wanted to make fun of the authorD. Because
41、 he wanted the author to be a farmer.34. Which of the following best describes Grandad?A. Talented and reliable B. Generous and patientC. Determined and happy D. Caring and humorous35. Whats the best title for the text?A. Grandfathers great love B. The day we planted hopeC. Set children a good examp
42、le D. Happy memories of childhood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。How to Motivate Teens to ReadWith lots of studies showing the benefits of reading, how can teachers motivate their students to open a good book or power up their e-reader?Lead by ExampleRequire students to
43、 spend at least 20 minutes in independent reading every day. By taking part in this regular activity themselves, teachers show that they consider reading very important. 36 Freedom to Choose37 For those who forget their books, provide them with access to novels, magazines or newspapers during requir
44、ed reading time. Consider allowing students to use their personal e-readers.Share Your ExcitementTeachers excitement for a particular book may have a huge influence on their students. 38 Then when it comes time for them to choose a new book, suggest your favorite.Visit the LibraryMake time to visit
45、the school library and require students to borrow at least one book of interest. 39 By doing so, they can make sure the book fits their interests.Stay InformedTeachers can help motivate students by finding out the latest popular young adult reading matter, such as “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Colli
46、ns and the “Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld.With varied activities competing for students time and attention, it can be difficult to encourage youngsters to read. 40 Teachers who make independent reading a daily part of the calssroom experience and find creative ways to motivate their students may be on
47、 the way to writing a success story.A. They can read books in silenceB. Give students a taste of what the book is aboutC. There is science fiction that they are interested inD. Encourage them to spend some time reading the book before borrowingE. However, there is little doubt that reading can help
48、with students studies.F. Therefore, they always find time to read even though they are terribly busyG. Allow students to pick their own literature, as long as it is suitable for school reading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，从短文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。What does it
49、 take to help a person move toward a better performance? It doesnt take as much as you may at first 41 .One of my hobbies, over the years, is to repair houses. Using this 42 , I have had a wonderful time and 43 enjoyed working with my hands and 44 other people including a young man.The young man was
50、 recently married and bought a(n) 45 house. However, to this young man, it appeared to be a huge mountain he had to climb. The 46 was that he had never been taught to do much of anything around the house and he had never even used any 47 . Therefore, he was unable to even decide how to start the mos
51、t basic of repairing including repainting a wall 48 . So, I was asked to help him. I 49 what I was going to do, why I would do it, and how to use the tools. He was a quick learner, eager to 50 whatever he was told. However, I 51 noticed his hesitation to do anything I told him to do even though I 52
52、 .by doing it myself so that he could see what the technique was or how the tool was used 53 . His problem was that he had no confidence and was 54 to try anything, 55 I encouraged him. It was truly amazing to see him have greater 56 . Over the next few months, we finished the project with me only g
53、iving him the lead and being his helper.All it takes is a few words of encouragement, and helpful 57 .It never takes much if you 58 care about people especially their feelings. We are never born to be 59 of anything. If you arm yourself with words of 60 and use them, youll find it is not hard for an
54、yone to improve.41. A. discover B. predictC. think D. notice42. A. lessonB. skillC. strength D. performance43. A. alwaysB. neverC. seldomD. ever44. A. supportingB. comfortingC. helpingD. changing45. A. comfortableB. oldC. largeD. ugly46. A. opinionB. resultC. methodD. truth47. A. tools B. maps C. ha
55、nds D. keys48. A. patiently B. quickly C. again D. alone49. A. described B. guessed C. expected D. warned50. A. record B. understand C. believe D. explain51. A. finally B. exactly C. immediately D. suddenly52. A. slowed down B. started off C. calmed down D. showed off53. A. safely B. carefully C. pe
56、rfectly D. properly54. A. willing B. ashamed C. afraid D. ready55. A. and B. so C. but D. or56. A. confidence B. power C. ability D. interest57. A. discussion B. plans C. advice D. replies58. A. gradually B. gratefully C. rarely D. really59. A. directors B. masters C. pioneers D. winners60. A. congr
57、atulation B. suggestion C. agreement D. encouragement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（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Suppose you took a walk in the woods one autumn morning. After you had enough of the cold fresh air, you returned home with lots of burs(刺蒺藜)61._(stick) to your woolen pants. Then what wo
58、uld you do? You would probably, 62._ most people, spend some time removing them, saying 63._ disgusting things they are. Yet, this is not the case with George de Mestral.64. _(amaze) at how strongly the burs were fixed to his pants, he 65._(careful) examined one of them under a microscope and found
59、that it 66._(cover) with prickles(刺) or little hooks. Later, he applied his 67._(discover) of the burs hooks to his invention of Velcro (尼龙搭扣)，a fastening material. George de Mestral was not the only person to get brilliant ideas from nature. In fact, many 68._ inventors are looking for what they ca
60、n learn from Mother Nature, the best engineer of all, 69._designs should not be taken for granted,70,_ rather be appreciated as a great source of invention.第四部分：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
61、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。One day, Dad and I was taking a walk by the lake when a boy rode by with a very high speed. Suddenly, we heard the loud scream. We turned around and saw the boy struggling in the lake, crying out he
62、lp. Daddy and I ran towards him quickly and had pulled him out of the water. However, the boy rode away immediate without saying “ Thank you”. I felt disappointing at his behavior. To my surprises, the boy came back with hot drinks and dry towels several minutes late. Seeing this, I knew I had misun
63、derstood him and felt ashamed of me.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假设你是某中学学生会主席李华。请你根据以下要点给你外教Daniel发一封邮件，邀请他参加你校的运动会。时间6月26日上午8:0012:00地点操场学生项目田赛，径赛教师项目4100米接力赛，运球跑（running with a ball）注意：1. 词数100左右。 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3. 邮件的开头已给出，但不计入总词数。Dear Daniel，I am Li Hua, Chair of the Students Union of our school. _ Best wishes, LiHua
