山西省太原外国语学校2015届高三月考（3月）英语试题 WORD版无答案.doc

1、高三年级月考试卷（英语）使用时间：2015年3月14日测试时间:120分钟总分:150分（听力不计入总分）第I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）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. Whats wrong with them? A. They are short of gas. B. They are tired. C. They are thirsty. 2. What is He

2、len like? A. She is active. B. She is talkative. C. She is quiet. 3. What does the man feel for the woman? A. Surprised. B. Unfair. C. Ashamed. 4. What is the boy probably doing? A. Reviewing the English class. B. Doing English homework. C. Writing in his diary in English. 5. Where are the two speak

3、ers? A. At the travel agency. B. In the city center. C. In the mountains.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 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,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。6. Where does the conversation take place?A. On the city bus. B.

4、In the womans car. C. In the womans house.7. What are they talking about? A. Public transportation. B. Environmental protection. C. World population.听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。8. Why is modern technology introduced in Olympi c Games? A. To help athletes keep healthy. B. To help athletes perform better. C. To m

5、ake the games easier. 9. What has been affected by the new technology? A. Education.B. Timing.C. Awarding.听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。10. Who is Mike? A. The womans friend. B. The mans teacher. C. The mans friend. 11. What does the woman think of the talk? A. It was interesting. B. It was easy. C. It was spec

6、ial. 12. What will they talk about next? A. Green Lake College. B. Cultural differences. C. Indian literature. 听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。13. Which part of the newspaper does the woman like? A. Sports news. B. Running story. C. Traveling ads.14. What do we know about the trip? A. It will last ten days. B. Tr

7、avelers can sleep on a ship. C. The price is high.15. How does the man feel about the vacation last year?A. Relaxing. B. Tiring. C. Boring. 16. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Guide and traveler. 听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。17. What is the most

8、 important in buying or renting a house? A. Being happy with it. B. Being able to afford it. C. Living with good neighbors. 18. What did the speaker and his wife insist on?A. Repairing the house. B. Looking at the house. C. Making a bargaining. 19. What was wrong with the back door? A. It was broken

9、. B. It had no lock. C. It needed painting. 20. What is the agent like? A. He is patient. B. He is experienced. C. He is impolite. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节 （共15小题，每小题3分，满分45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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIt seems like every day theres some new research about whether our favorite dr

10、inks are good for us. One day, science says a glass of red wine a day will help us live longer. The next day, maybe not. It seems journalists are pretty interested in wine research and the same might be said for coffee. Now theres been a lot of research into whether coffees good for our health. “The

11、 results have really been mixed”，admits Neal Freedman who led the coffee study and published his findings in a medical journal recently. “Theres been some evidence that coffee might increase the risk of certain diseases and theres also been maybe more recent evidence that coffee may protect against

12、other diseases as well”. Freedman and his colleagues undertook the biggest study yet to look at the relationship between coffee and health. They analyzed data collected from more than 400,000 Americans aged 50 to 70 participating in the study. “We found that the coffee drinkers had a modestly lower

13、risk of death than the non-drinkers,”he said. Heres what he means by “modestly”: those who drank at least two or three cups a day were about 10 percent or 15 percent less likely to die for any reason during the 13 years of the study when the researchers looked at specific causes of death, coffee dri

14、nking appeared to cut the risk of dying from heart disease, lung disease ,injuries, accidents and infections. Now, Freedman stressed that the study doesnt prove coffee can make people live longer.A study like this can never prove a cause-and-effect relationship.All it can really do is to point resea

15、rchers in the right direction for further investigation. And even if it turns out that coffee is really good for you, scientists have no idea why.21. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A. Freedman and his colleagues hired 400,000 Americans to collect date. B. People who took p

16、art in Freedmans research are about 50 to 70 years old. C. About 400, 000 Americans worked for Freedmans team for 13 years.D. People who are 50 to 70 years old seldom drink coffee.22. According to the author, scientists_. A. have already proved that coffee is good for human health B. have a long way

17、 to go before they find a way to study coffee C. have avoided the cause-and-effect approach to study coffeeD. are still unable to figure out why coffee is good for us23. Which of the following can be the best title? A. The Magical Effects of Coffee B. Neal Freedman and His Research C. Can Coffee Hel

18、p You Live Longer?D. A Cup of Coffee A Day Makes Diseases AwayBFebruary 4, 2012 saw the take-off of a new rising NBA star- Jeremy Lin.Among professional basketball players, Jeremy Lins background is not typical. He graduated from Harvard University, which sends few players to the NBA, and he is the

19、only Chinese-American NBA player. But when you watch him on the court, there is no doubt that he belongs there. He moves with speed and grace that demonstrate years of faithful practice, which is fueled by a love for basketball.Lins enjoyment to basketball actually began in Taiwan. When Lins father

20、moved to U.S.,his interest in the sport only grew and he passed on this love of baskeball to his son,introducing him to the game at the age of five. The young Lin spent much of his youth playing basketball for fun.In high school, Lin dreamed of playing in the NBA.When he applied for college,he was n

21、ot offered a single sports scholarship. However,after his admission to Harvard, he was offered a place on its college basketball team.During Lins time at Harvard, his basketball career began to speed up. He scored 1,482 points, making him one of the highest scorers in Ivy League history.When he grad

22、uated, to his disappointment, no professional teams offered him a contract and he also failed the 2010 NBA Draft (NBA选秀大会) , but he was invited to play in the NBA Summer League. He played well and ended up eagerly signing a contract with the Golden State Warriors.At first, playing in professional ga

23、mes filled Lin with excitement. He treasured opportunities to meet players he had been watching on TV for years. But slowly, the excitement wore off and was replaced by anxiety. In a few very difficult months, he was cut by two teams before the New York Knicks picked him up.But he had the courage an

24、d determination to stick to his dream, so he put himself into hard training to get ready for his opportunity to come.Then his moment arrived on February 4, 2012,on which his excellent performance made him famous overnight. After that, he led the Knicks to their fifth straight victory.The Associated

25、Press called Lin“the most surprising story in the NBA.”Knicks fans developed the nickname for him“linsanity”（林疯狂）.Time magazine released its 2012 list of the 100“Most Influential People in the World”, Jermy Lin included.24. What might be the authors purpose in writing the text? A. To make readers in

26、terested in great basketball players. B. To praise Jeremy Lin for his skills and determination. C. To list Lins wonderful performances in NBA team. D. To give a brief introduction to Lins road to an outstanding basketball player.25.Which of the following is of little help in Lins success? A. His gra

27、duation from Harvard University B. His fathers influence C. His years of hardwork D. His devotion to basketball 26.Which of the following is TRUE of Jeremy Lin? A. Lin learned to play basketball when he was eight. B. Lin is the most outstanding player in NBA. C. Lins career for professional games wa

28、s a great success at first. D. Before Lin there was no Chinese-American NBA players.27.We can conclude from the text that . A. Lin didnt have a smooth road in NBA. B. Lin got an easy entry into NBA. C. NBA prefers graduates from Harvard University. D. Lin didnt show his basketball talents in Harvard

29、 University.C“Mum, what does it mean when someone tells you that they have a skeleton（骨骼）in the closet?” Jessica asked. “A skeleton in the closet?” her mother paused thoughtfully. “Well, its something that you would rather not have anyone else know about. For example, if in the past, someone in Dads

30、 family had been arrested for stealing a horse, it would be a skeleton in his familys closet. He really wouldnt want any neighbor to know about it.”“Why pick on my family?” Jessicas father said with anger. “Your family history isnt so good, you know. Wasnt your great-great-grandfather a prisoner who

31、 was transported to Australia for his crimes?” “Yes, but people these days say that you are not a real Australian unless your ancestors arrived as prisoners.” “Gosh, sorry I asked. I think I understand now,” Jessica cut in before things grew worse.After dinner, the house was very quiet. Jessicas par

32、ents were still quite angry with each other. Her mother was ironing clothes and every now and then she glared at her husband, who hid behind his newspaper pretending to read. When she finished, she gathered the freshly pressed clothes in her arms and walked to Jessicas closet. Just as she opened the

33、 door and reached to hang a skirt, a bony arm stuck out from the dark depths and a bundle of white bones fell to the floor. Jessicas mother sank in a faint（晕倒）, waking only when Jessica put a cold, wet cloth on her forehead. She looked up to see the worried faces of her husband and daughter.“What ha

34、ppened? Where am I?” she asked. “You just destroyed the schools skeleton, Mum,” explained Jessica. “I brought it home to help me with my health project. I meant to tell you, but it seemed that as soon as I mentioned skeletons and closets, it caused a problem between you and Dad.” Jessica looked in a

35、mazement as her parents began to laugh madly. “Theyre both crazy,”she thought.28.According to Jessicas mother, “a skeleton in the closet” means _.A.a family honorB.a family secretC.a family story D.a family treasure29.What can we learn about some Australians ancestors form Paragraph 2?A.They were br

36、ought to Australia as prisoners.B.They were the earliest people living in Australia.C.They were involved in some crimes in Australia.D.They were not regarded as criminals in their days.30.Why did Jessica bring a skeleton home?A.She was curious about it.B.She planned to keep it for fun.C.She needed i

37、t for her school task. D.She intended to scare her parents.31.Jessicas parents laughed madly at the end of the story probably because _.A.they were crazyB.they were over excitedC.they realized their misunderstandingD.they both thought they had won the quarrelDHumans: Its time to abandon Earth or Rac

38、e Extinction.It could be the plot of a summer blockbuster (巨片),but this prediction isnt science fiction. Its a glimpse of the future,according to famous British scientist Stephen Hawking.I never really had a 55 like this, and I was feeling really miserable inside. I went back and told my supervisor(

39、主管) about it, who promised to 56 everything. To my great 57 , the next morning we 58 to get him a ticket and took him to wait for the plane. As he left he said, “Thank you”; then he 59 his head and started to cry. Seeing this, my homesickness began to disappear. From the experience I learned a 60 :

40、He who helps others gets helped himself.41.A. unbearable B. hopeless C. livelyD. alone来源:学科网Z42.A. working B. chattingC. leavingD. moving43.A. invited B. helpedC. greetedD. passed44.A. pulled up B. turned upC. looked upD. woke up45.A. swiftly B. slowlyC. unwillinglyD. wildly46.A. position B. mannerC

41、. voiceD. degree47.A. flightsB. hotelsC. busesD. passengers48.A. morning B. afternoonC. eveningD. dusk49.A. suspected B. insistedC. agreedD. learned50.A. turnedB. pulledC. carriedD. dropped51.A. cashB. freedomC. reasonsD. chances52.A. askedB. doubtedC. orderedD. decided53.A. hideB. stayC. visitD. re

42、lax54.A. informed B. persuadedC. remindedD. warned55.A. demand B. concern C. challengeD. situation56.A. tryB. arrangeC. giveD. inspect57.A. reliefB. embarrassment C. disappointmentD. regret58.A. intended B. plannedC. desiredD. managed59.A. keptB. bentC. shookD. lost60.A. sentence B. story C. lesson

43、D. text第II卷第二节 （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。Gandhi, an Indian national hero, was honored 61 the father of the Indian nation. He has been respected and beloved by the Indians. He was born in India in 1869. Following the local custom, he got 62 （marry）at the age of 13. I

44、n 1888 he sailed to England, 63 he studied law for three years and became a lawyer. On his return to India, he was sent to South Africa to work on a law case. In South Africa he 64 （surprise）to find that the problem of racial discrimination（种族歧视）was serious. There he formed an organization and start

45、ed a magazine to fight 65 equal rights. Gandhi returned to India in 1915, 66 India was controlled by the British. He led the Indians to strive for an end to the British rule and 67 （depend）for his country. In the political movement many Indians including Gandhi were put in prison. 68 , the struggles

46、 never stopped. The British government had to give 69 and India defeated the British in 1947. 70 （fortunate）,Gandhi was shot by an Indian who opposed his views and died on January 30th, 1948. 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

47、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。Last February, I was on holiday in Beijing with my family. One morning, I was sleepingsoundly while I was woken up by a suddenly cry of my sister, “ Its snowing.” I got

48、 up quickly,dressed me and opened the window. Wow, I couldnt believe in my eyes. Everything includingtrees, roofs and grasses were covered with thick snow. In distance I could see lots of cars, like smallwhite box, moving slowly on the road. I could also see some lovely birds flying happily in thesn

49、ow. How a beautiful sight! I became exciting because I had never seen snow before. In no time,I ran out with my camera and take many photos to record my first experience of snow第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你叫李华，是一位高中生。随着科技的发展，iPad已经成为中学生的新宠。用iPad既可以听音乐、阅读电子书，又可以玩电子游戏。请你用英语给某校长写一封信，谈谈你校学生使用iPad的情况。信的内容包括以下几点：1使用iPad对学习的好处；2使用iPad对学生产生的负面影响；3提出自己的建议并说明理由。注意：1.词数100左右。2.开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。Dear Sir,My name is Li Hua. I am writing to show my concern about the effects of modern media on us students._Yours,Li Hua