广西陆川县中学2018届高三英语12月月考试题2018081001109.doc

1、广西陆川县中学2017年秋季期高三12月月考英语试题 试卷说明：1.本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.请将所有答案填涂在答题卡上的正确位置。第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Why does the man need a map?A. To tour Ma

2、nchester.B. To find a restaurant.C. To learn about China.2. What does the woman want to do for vacation?A. Learn to snowboard.B. Travel to Colorado.C. Go to the beach.3. What will the man probably do?A. Refuse the offer.B. Take the job.C. Change the working hours.4. What does the woman say about Joh

3、n?A. He wont be on time for dinner.B. He wont come home today.C. He wont wait for her.5. What will the speakers probably do next?A. Order some boxes.B. Continue working.C. Go home and rest.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段

4、对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How does the woman usually go to work?A. By bus.B. By car.C. By train.7. What do the speakers agree about taking the train?A. It is safer.B. It is cheaper.C. It is faster.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Ask someone to check the car.B. Go to ano

5、ther car dealer.C. Save up for the car.9. What is the salesman going to do?A. Stick to a high price.B. Give a discount.C. Ask for cash payment.10. How will the man help the woman?A. Lend money to her.B. Take care of her car.C. Drive her car home. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What does the woman think of the

6、 living expenses in the city?A. Very high.B. Just Okay.C. Fairly low.12. What does the woman spend most on?A. Meals.B. Clothes.C. Trains.13.What does the woman do in her free time？A. Travel around.B. See films.C. Go for a drink.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What will Rebecca do on June 12?A. Meet the people

7、from Head Office.B. Organize a trade exhibition.C. Go on a business trip.15. What is John preparing for the meeting? A. A timetable.B. A report.C. A speech.16. When do the speakers decide to have the meeting?A. On June 17.B. On June 10.C. On June 3.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What did the speaker decide t

8、o do after lunch that day?A. Stay to help her friend.B. Wait for the rain to stop.C. Walk alone to her car.18. What can we learn about the speaker then?A. She was having a baby soon.B. She had bought a new car.C. She worked at a hotel.19. Where did the speaker meet the taxi passenger?A. In front of

9、a hotel.B. At a crossroads.C. Beside a car park.20. What does the speaker talk about?A. An unforgettable experience.B. A well-known short story.C. An exciting lunch party.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，从每題所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A30 November 2017,Serbian tennis player

10、Novak Djokovic defeated Scottish Andy Murray 6-1,7-5,7-6in the Australian Open 2017 final to win the Grand Slam event (大满贯) for the sixthtime. Murray has lost five Australian Open finals, facing Djokovic in all but one of them.Djokovic dominated the first set, winning 6-1 in just half an hour. He se

11、rved seven aces(得分的发球) in total in the match. Murray fought back in the second set, which went up to twelvegames lasting for 80 minutes. It was the longest set and Murray had nine aces, twelve in total for the match. Djokovic had 41 unforced errors, compared toMurrays 65.The third set lasted for 63

12、minutes and at 6-6 it went to a tie breaker, which Djokovic won 7-3, to win the eleventh Grand Slam title of his career.Djokovic has now equalled the record of Roy Emerson winning six Australian Opens. Djokovic after the match said,” Andy, you are a great champion and friend. Im sure youll have more

13、 opportunities to fight for this trophy”. Murray congratulated Djokovic, saying “I feel like Ive been here before. Congratulations, Novak. Six Australian Opens is an incredible feat(业绩). The lastyear has been incredible. Good job.” He also left a message for his wife Kim Sears, “Ill be on the next f

14、light home.” The couple is expecting a baby.Yesterday, Jamie Murray, Andy Murrays elder brother，won the Australian Open Mens doubles with Bruno Soares. Andy Murray was there in the audience, recording his brothers speech, to which Jamie said, “Andy, you should be in bed!”21. On 30 November 2017 Djok

15、ovic beat Murray for the _ time, and won Australian OpenFinal 2017.A. 5thB. 6thC. 4thD. 11th22. According to the news report, which of the following statements is true?A. It was a piece of cake for Djokovic to win the 2nd set.B. Djokovic and Murray quite admired each other.C. Djokovic became the 1st

16、 to win six Australian Opens.D. Murray couldnt wait to go back to his wife because she just gave birth to a baby.23. According to the passage , Murray is most probably considered to be _.A. friendly and considerateB. selfless but dishonestC. unconfident but modestD. prideful and out - goingBThe Web

17、as a Way of LifeIf you ask people today why they use mobile phones to communicate with their friends or why they turn to TV for entertainment they will look at you as if you are crazy. These things have become such an integral part of life that they are no longer noticed, let alone remarked on.In th

18、e same way, within a decade no one will notice the web. it will be just there. It will be a way of life. People will use it for shopping, education, entertainment and communication. They will invent new uses for it.A change like this is generational. Old people have to learn something about new thin

19、gs outside their everyday life, while kids who grow up with a new technology simply treat it as given.In the future, everyones business card will have an email address. Every lawyer, every doctor and every business-from large to small-will be connected. On the other hand, the variety of activities o

20、n the web will be broadening at an amazing rate. You can find all kinds of interesting materials on the web.Many sites will have a huge traffic flow. People will trade the time they now spend reading the paper or watching TV for time spent surfing the web. Americans, particularly young Americans, wi

21、ll spend less time in front of the TV, and more on the web.We usually overestimate what we can do in two years and underestimate what we can do in ten. The web will be as much a way of life as the car by 2008 and probably before.24. The web will be an integral part of life because _.A. we will use i

22、t to do lots of thingsB. it will replace the TVC. we wont notice it is thereD. it will help us to lead better lives25. In the future _.A. all business cards will have email addressesB. doctors and lawyers will not use the webC. traffic will be controlled on the webD. all business will be done on the

23、 web26. According to the last paragraph it can be most probably inferred that _.A. we have no idea how the web will developB. there will soon be more computers than carsC. we are very good at predicting the futureD. the development of the web will be faster than we expect27. The writer is _ about th

24、e development of web.A. unsureB. fearfulC. confidentD. crazyCThere are many places to go on safari(观赏野生动物) in Africa，but riding a horse through the flooded waters of Botswanas Okavango Delta must rank a& one of the worlds most exciting wildlifejourneys.Several safari camps operate as the base for th

25、is adventure, providing unique rides twice a day to explore deep into the delta. The camps have excellent horses, professional guides and lots of support workers. They have a reputation for providing a great riding experience.The morning ride, when the guides take you to beautiful, shallow lakes ful

26、l of water lilies, tends to be more active. It is unlike any other riding experience. With rainbows forming in the splashing water around you and the sound of huge drops of water bouncing off your body and face，it is truly exciting. You are very likely to come across large wild animals，too. On horse

27、back it is possible to get quite close to elephants, giraffes and many other animals. The sense of excitement and tension levels rise suddenly though, as does your heart rate, as you move closer to them.In the evening, rides are usually at a more relaxed and unhurried pace, with golden light streami

28、ng across the grassy delta and the animals coming out to eat and drink. Sedate as they are, rides at this time of day are still very impressive. As the suns rays pass through the dust kicked up by the horses,the romance of Africa comes to life.Back at the camp you can kick off your boots and enjoy e

29、xcellent food and wine. Looking back on your day, you will find it hard to deny that a horseback safari is as close as you will ever come to answering the call of the wild.28. The underlined word “They” in the second paragraph refer to _.A. Flooded watersB. Wildlife journeysC. Safari campsD. Unique

30、rides29. What does the author find most exciting about a horseback safari?A. Seeing and feeling the real African life.B. Enjoying good food and wine at the camp.C. Hunting large animals just as our ancestors did.D. Being part of the scene and getting close to animals.30. What does the underlined wor

31、d “Sedate”in the fourth paragraph most probably mean?A. Wild and romantic.B. Slow and peaceful.C. Hungry and thirsty. D. Active and excited.31. The author introduces the riding experience in the Okavango Delta mainly by _.A. following space orderB. following time orderC. making classificationsD. giv

32、ing examplesDMore and more people read an iPad in bed, reserved as a place for sleep, before they go to sleep.Charles, a professor from Harvard Medical School% and hi& colleagues got a small group of people for an experiment. For five days in a row, the people read either a paper book or an iPad f6r

33、 four hours before sleeps Their sleep patterns were monitored all night. Before and after each trial period, the people took hourly blood tests to paint a day-long picture of just how much melatonin (褪黑激素) was in their blood at any given time.When the people read on the iPad as compared to the paper

34、 books-they reported feeling less sleepy at night and less active the following morning. People also took longer to fall asleep on the iPad nights, and the blood tests showed that their melatonin secretion (分泌) was delayed by an hour and a half.The researchers conclude in today5s journal article tha

35、t because of the rise of e-readers and the increasingly widespread use of e-things among children and teenagers, more research into the long-term consequences of these devices on health and safety is urgently needed. Charles and colleagues go on, in the research paper, to note” “Reading an iPad in b

36、ed may increase cancer risk.”However, software has been developed that can reduce some of the blue light from the screens of phones and computers according to time of day, and there are also glasses that are made to filter (过滤)short wavelengths. While they seem like a logical solution for the nightt

37、ime tech users, it needs more research.32. In Charles9 experiment, the group of people were asked to _.A. sit in a row And receive the strict testsB. have their sleep patterns observed all nightC. read a paper book and an iPad at the same timeD. have their blood tested per hour during the trial.33.

38、The third paragraph tells us the iPad readers were likely to _.A. feel less sleepy and tired in the dayB. fall asleepmore easily after readingC. become less energetic the next morningD. have a lotmore melatonin secretion34. The special software recently developed can _.A. remove the blue light from

39、your devices completelyB. help prevent eyes being harmed by short wavelengthC. weaken the harm done by doing nighttime e-readingD. be used in all the e-things widely and safely35. Which of the following can be best served as the tide of the passage?A. No e-reading in bed before sleepB. New software

40、for night e-readersC. Wrong behaviors before bedtimeD. No gameson iPad in bed第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。What will man be like in 5,000 or even 50,000 yearfrom now on? We can only make a guess, of course. However,we can be sure that he will greatly differ from wha

41、t he is today. 36 Let us take an obvious example. Man, even five hundred years ago, was shorter than he is today. 37 Five hundred years is a relatively short period of time, so we can imagine that man will continue to grow taller. Nowadays our eyes are in constant use. In fact, we use them so much t

42、hat often they become weaker and we have to wear glasses. But over a very long period of time it is likely that mans eyes will grow stronger.On the other hand, we make less use of out* arms and legs. 38 We cant walk farther. At the same time, however,our fingers will grow more sensitive because they

43、 are used a great deal in modem life. What about our brain? As time goes on, we shall have to use our brains more and more and eventually we shall need larger ones! 39 Our head, in particular the forehead, will larger.Perhaps all this gives the impression that future man will not be a very attractiv

44、e creature to look at! This may be true. 40 He will still be a human being with thoughts and emotions similar to our own.A. For man is slowly changing all the time.B. As a result, these are likely to grow weaker.C. Man will live in the earth for a long time.D. Now on average, man is about three inch

45、es taller.E. This is likely to bring about a physical change, too.F. What9s more, man is likely to have a wonderful life.G. All in all, in spite of all these changes, future men will still have a lot in common with us.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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D)

46、中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。As a teenager, I felt I was always letting people down. I was rebellious (反叛) on the outside, 41 on the inside I wanted people to 42 me.Once I left home to hitchhike (搭便车) to California with my friend Penelope. The trip wasnt 43 , and there were many times I didnt feel s

47、afe. One situation in particular 44 me grateful to still be alive. When I returned home, I was different not so outwardly sure of myself.I was happy to be home. But then I noticed that Penelope, who was 45 with us, was wearing my clothes. And my 46 seemed to like her better than me. I wondered if I

48、would be 47 if I werent there. I told my mom, and she explained that 48 Penelope was a lovely girl, no one could 49 me. I pointed out, “She is more patient and is neater than Ive ever been.” My mom said these were wonderful 50 , but I was the only person who could fill my 51 . She made me realize th

49、at even with my 52 , and there were many I was a loved member of the family who couldnt be replaced.I became a searcher, eager to 53 who I was and what made me unique. My 54 of myself was changing. I wanted a solid base to start from. I started to resist pressure to 55 in ways that I didnt like any

50、more, and I 56 who I really was. I came to feel much more 57 that no one can ever take my place.Each of us 58 a unique place in the world. You are special, no matter what others say or what you may think. So 59 about being replaced. You 60 be.41. A. andB. butC. asD. for42. A. leaveB. replaceC. recei

51、veD. like43. A. easyB. hardC. funD. long44. A. foundB. keptC. remainedD. forced45. A. playingB. eatingC. stayingD. traveling46. A. familyB. friendsC. relativesD. neighbors47. A. lovedB. mentionedC. caredD. missed48. A. sinceB. asC. whileD. unless49. A. scoldB. compareC. replaceD. match50. A. qualiti

52、esB. girlsC. peopleD. times51. A. characterB. roleC. taskD. form52. A. faultsB. advantagesC. mannersD. pities53. A. looking forB. looking backC. seeking outD. giving up54. A. pictureB. viewC. senseD. idea55. A. thinkB. learnC. changeD. act56. A. hatedB. celebratedC. wishedD. expected57. A. sureB. do

53、ubtfulC. happyD. lonely58. A. takesB. catchesC. seizesD. holds59. A. talkB. forgetC. careD. argue60. A. mustntB. shouldntC. cantD. neednt 第II卷注意事项：用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分) 第三部分语言知识运用(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)阅读下面的短文，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，

54、并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My Emotional (感人的) Experience in JaipurI came to India in February 2012 to complete a volunteer practicum requirement with some friends. It was really an unforgettable experience!Before we set off, I thought it would be a hard job, _41_ that I could not adapt to the poor living condition

55、s. After arriving in Jaipur, we went straight to the hotel that the Center had _42_ for us; a relief to us as we were tired from the _43_. During the following days we were _44_ to the city and had Hindi lessons with our guide Ravi. On our fourth day in Jaipur we were taken to the head office. There

56、 we were _45_ for the Child Development Program and over the course we _46_ two studies related to child work and child rights. We focused on the experiences of the children who were working and the _47_ that pushed them into work. The experience was entirely new for me and I learned so much through

57、 the _48_. The best part of the work, however, was _49_ being in the communities and interacting with the children and their parents. I was _50_ to a way of life completely different from my own. In spite of the poor living situations, people in Jaipur were _51_. We found that the parents communicat

58、ed openly with each other and they were always _52_ to share their own thoughts and feelings with their children. I could _53_ that people in Jaipur have positive relationships with their family and community members. Talking with the people there and hearing their stories was something that had a s

59、trong effect on my worldview, continuing to _54_ how I understand everything around me now. I have been _55_ by the people that I met through this experience.On the weekends I spent time in Jaipur, _56_ the city and shopping. We were _57_ enough to be there during Holi, an exciting and colorful cele

60、bration in February end or early March in India! We really _58_ every minute of the life in Jaipur! Generally, my practicum experience with Volunteering India was extremely _59_. I know that I will be thinking about everything that I saw, learned and _60_ in India and look forward to the day that I

61、can return to this amazing country. 41. A. worryingB. expecting C. determining D. promising42. A. covered B. booked C. reported D. designed43. A. distance B. program C. journey D. movement44. A. limitedB. arranged C. pointed D. introduced45. A. available B. responsible C. famous D. powerful46. A. co

62、nducted B. described C. exchanged D. benefited 47. A. standards B. chances C. causes D. fears48. A. adventure B. memory C. discovery D. process49. A. simply B. really C. properly D. generally50. A. selected B. exposed C. compared D. delivered51. A. independent B. attractive C. cheerful D. comfortabl

63、e52. A. willingB. careful C. upset D. ashamed53. A. predict B. advise C. wonderD. sense 54. A. reflect B. influence C. analyze D. test55. A. reminded B. witnessed C. inspired D. admitted 56. A. exploring B. identifying C. representing D. charging57. A. curious B. energetic C. generous D. lucky 58. A

64、. delayed B. valued C. confirmed D. permitted59. A. complex B. reasonable C. positive D. reliable 60. A. declared B. imagined C. promoted D. experienced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。Confucius is said to have lived about 2,500 years ago. He is honored 61 setting the tone f

65、or much traditional Chinese music for thousands of years. He 62 (think) to be a music teacher and a 63 (talent) musician who was able to play several instruments expertly. Perhaps for other people around the world, music was meant mainly for amusement. 64 during the time of the Zhou Dynasty about 50

66、0 BC, music had an important role in making society stable.How music was used and performed is expressed in several main Confucian books. Confucius taught that 65 (educate) somebody, you should start with poems, emphasize ceremonies, and finish with music.Musical knowledge was 66 matter of higher le

67、arning. It is said that he thought of the six most important 67 (subject) to study, ranking music higher than the other five necessary subjects like writing and mathematics.Music was so important because the ideal society was to be governed by ritual (礼制) functions, but not by law. In a culture 68 p

68、eople function according to ritual, music is used to help govern them. So music wasnt really 69 (entertain), but a means for musicians to accomplish political and social goals. Music is 70 (eventual) a means for social happiness.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l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

69、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。Dear Manager,This is a letter of complaint concerned the actions of one of your online store. Last Sunday, October 29th, I buy a d

70、ress from a store on your website. But I was not satisfied with a dress when I received it, so I decided to return it. But the salesman refused my request in a rudely tone. I explained the reason that I wanted to return it, but he said he was busy and didnt have time to deal it. Now he isnt replying

71、 to us at all.I feel that the salesman was impolite. I hope that you can look into for the matter. I have bought lots of things on your website and I look forward to a much pleasurable shopping experience next time.Yours,Li Hua第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华，正在美国某大学参加为期一年的交流生项目(exchange program)，但是由于特定原因，想提前回

72、国。根据规定，你需向校方提交书面申请，请按以下要点写一封信 1、本人简介； 2、回国原因(不适应这里的生活；所学专业和预期的不一样)； 3、希望获准。注意：1、词数100左右； 2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯： 3、开头和结束已为你写好。Dear SirMadam,_ Yours， Li Hua英语试题答案第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听力部分1-5 BCBAC6-10 BCABC 11-15 ACBAB16-20 ACABA第二部分：阅读理解（共二节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）21-23 CBA 24-27 AADC28-31 CDBB32

73、-35 BCCA第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）36-40ADBEG四、完形填空41-45 ABCDB 46-50 ACDAB51-55 CADBC56-60 ADBCD五、语法填空61. for 62. is thought63. talented 64. But65. to educate66. a67. subjects68. where69. entertainment70. eventually六、短文改错Dear Manager,This is a letter of complaint concerned (concerning)the actions of one o

74、f your online store（stores）. Last Sunday, October 29th, I buy(bought) a dress from a store on your website. But I was not satisfied with a（the）dress when I received it, so I decided to return it. But the salesman refused my request in a rudely (rude) tone. I explained the reason that (why) I wanted

75、to return it, but he said he was busy and didnt have time to deal (加with)it. Now he isnt replying to us (me) at all.I feel that the salesman was impolite. I hope that you can look into for(去for) the matter. I have bought lots of things on your website and I look forward to a much (more)pleasurable s

76、hopping experience next time.Yours,Li Hua书面表达Dear SirMadam,Im Li Hua, a Chinese student taking part in the exchange program in your university. Im writing to ask for an early leave.I have been here for half a year, but I have some difficulty in adapting myself to life here, especially the daily diet

77、. Besides, the major Im learning here doesnt go well as expected.Sometimes I even cant understand what the teachers say in class. All mentioned above has set off my homesickness and put me in low spirits. Thus, after months of frustration, I eventually decided to end this program ahead of schedule and go back to my home.Thank you for considering my application.Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua