广东省东莞市光明中学2020届高三下学期第一次月考英语试题（讲解版） WORD版含答案.doc

1、2019-2020学年度第二学期高三年级第一次月考高三年级英语科试卷讲解版答案命题人： 考试注意：本试卷满分120分，答题时间：15：00-17：00，问卷星将于17：20分关闭。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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHands-on activities实践活动 can enrich a trip by creating fond memories and instilling 获得knowledge about the local culture

2、 through interactivity互动活动. In Japan，a wide range of activities are offered to tourists at single workshops，many open air museums，as well as craft villages across Japan.Fruit pickingTypical duration持续时间: 30 to 60 minutesTypical price range: 800 to 3000 yenMany farms across Japan offer fruit picking

3、opportunities to tourists. The common procedure is for the visitor to get charged for a certain time period during which heshe can pick and enjoy the fruits on the spot. Typical fruit available for this activity include strawberries，apples and grapes. Cheesebutter makingTypical duration: 40 to 60 mi

4、nutesTypical price range: 600 to 1000 yen22.Cheese and dairy products are commonly made in northern Japan，especially in Hokkaido. Some farms offer cheese and butter making workshops. Visitors usually learn how to make the product and consume it on the spot. The Furano Cheese Factory is one place tha

5、t offers such workshops. Washi paperTypical duration: 30 to 60 minutesTypical price range: 500 to 1000 yenIn many workshops，for example at one near Ainokura Village，tourists can experience how washi paper is made. At other establishments，such as the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts and Takumi no S

6、ato，it is possible to make crafts such as fans and lanterns using washi Paper.Tatami making21.Typical duration: About two hoursTypical price range: 500 to 1000 yenIts possible to try Tatami making at many places in Japan including Otaru and Hakone. Tatami mats垫子 are made of straw and measure roughly

7、 180cm 90 cm. Few establishments offer workshops whereby通过/借以 you can make a small piece of Tatami and take it home as a souvenir. 21. Which of the following activities takes the longest time?A. Fruit picking. B. Cheese/butter making. C. Washi paper. D. Tatami making. 22. Where can visitors make dai

8、ry products乳制品?A. In Hokkaido. B. Near Ainokura Village. C. In the Kyoto Museum. D. In Otaru and Hakone. 23. What can we infer about hands-on activities from the text?A. Visitors can take part in the activities for free. B. People can take home the end products as souvenirs. C. They all involve actu

9、ally doing a particular thing. D. They can offer people rich culture about their hometown. BI have just returned from a visit to my landlord房东, Mr.Heathcliff. I am delighted with the house I am rentingfrom him, which suits me perfectly. Mr. Heathcliff is my only neighbour, and I think his character性

10、格 is similar to mine. He does not like people either.When I introduced myself, he said nothing, but frowned皱眉, and did not encourage me to enter. After a while, however, he decided to invite me in.“Joseph!” he called. Joseph was an old servant. He looked crossly故意为难地，生气地up at me as he took my horse.

11、 “God help us! A visitor!” 25.he whispered to himself. Perhaps there were no other servants, I thought. And it seemed that Heathcliff hardly ever received guests.His house is called Wuthering Heights. The name means “a windswept被风吹的house on a hill”, and it is a very good description. 26.The trees ar

12、ound the house are bent by the north wind, which blows fiercely every day ofthe year. Fortunately, the house is strongly built, and is not damaged even by the worst winter storms. Mr. Heathcliff and I entered the huge main room. We sat down by the fire, in silence.“Joseph!” shouted Mr. Heathcliff. N

13、o answer came from the cellar地下室, so he dived down there, leaving me alone with severalrather相当地 fierce-looking dogs. Suddenly one of them jumped angrily up at me, and in a moment all the others were attacking me. “Help! Mr. Heathcliff! Help!” I shouted. My landlord was nowhere to be seen, but lucki

14、ly a woman, who might be the housekeeper, rushed into the room to calm the dogs.“What is the matter?” Mr. Heathcliff asked merudely, as he finally entered the room, accompanied by his man-servant.“Your dogs, sir!” I replied. “You shouldnt leave a strangerwith them. Theyre dangerous.”“Come, come, Mr.

15、 Lockwood. Have some wine. We dont often have strangers here. Im afraid neither I nor my dogsare used to receiving them.” I could not feel offended冒犯的 after this, and accepted the wine. We sat drinking and talking together for a while. I suggestedvisiting him tomorrow. He did not seem eager to see m

16、e again, but I shall go anyway. He seems a fascinating man.24. In which order以什么顺序 should the following events be arranged? a. Mr. Lockwood introduced himself to his landlord. b. Mr. Lockwood and Mr. Heathcliff sat drinking and talking together. c. Mr. Heathcliff invited Mr. Lockwood into the house.

17、 d. Mr. Lockwood was attacked by some dogs. e. Mr. Lockwood and Mr. Heathcliff sat down by the fire, in silence. f. Mr. Heathcliff appeared in the main room with Joseph. A. a, c, f, b, d, e.B. c, a, b, e, d, f. C. a, c, e, d, f, b.D. c, a, f, e, d, b.25. Why did Joseph say “God help us! A visitor!”

18、when he met Mr. Lockwood? A. He was very shocked to have a visitor. B. He thought Mr. Lockwood was a new servant. C. He had waited for Mr. Lockwood for a long time. D. He was happy his prayer for guests was answered.为客人的祈祷得到了回应26. Why is the house called “Wuthering Heights”? A. It is struck by stron

19、g winds all the year round. B. It is protected well by the trees surrounding it. C. The trees around it are bent by the north wind. D. It is specially designed to resist strong winds.27. What was the writers impression of Mr. Heathcliff? A. He was rich but foolish. B. He was rude but interesting. C.

20、 He was handsome but boring.D. He was strange but friendly.CA group of blue-faced birds step through the grass shoulder to shoulder肩并肩, red eyes looking around. They look like middle schoolers小学生 seeking a cafeteria table at lunchtime. Perhaps theyre not so different.A new study, led by Damien Farin

21、e, an ornithologist鸟类学家 who studies collective behaviour集体行为, shows that the vulturine秃鹰似的Guineafowl珠鸡 of eastern Africa, like humans, have multilevel多层次的 societies. In the past, scientists assumed such social structures required a lot of brainpower脑力. But the pea-brained guineafowl are revealing揭露

22、the faults in that assumption设想.These large birds wander across the landscape in packs, often walking so closely that their bodies touch. They may fight each other to maintain维持 their strict hierarchies (等级制度), but at other times they engage in从事/参加/忙于 friendly behaviours like sharing food.28.Suspec

23、ting 怀疑the guineafowl might have a social structure社会结构, Dr. Farine and his colleagues began a thorough彻底的 study of their society. 29.For a whole year, they made daily observations of 441 birds. Coloured leg bands in unique combinations let researchers tell the black-and-blue birds apart. They also

24、attached GPS devices to the backs of 58 birds, which let them see exactly where every group went, 24 hours a day.The findings of the research suggest表明 that the vulturine guineafowl have a multilevel society. There are groups within groups within the population as a whole. There even seem to be grou

25、ps of friends within the small groups. This is the first time anyone has observed such a society in a bird.And Dr. Farine emphasizes this particular birds tiny brain size: “They dont only have small brains relative to mammals ( 哺 乳 动 物 ), they also have quite small brains relative to other birds,” h

26、e said.According to him, living in this kind of society might actually make it easier to keep track of the social order. For example, if groups are stable稳定的 and a bird can identify just one or two individuals within a group, it knows which group its looking atno need for a brain that can recognize

27、every single animal. Multilevel societies also let animals adjust their group sizes based on whatever challenges theyre facing. Depending on what enemies or resources are around, it might make sense to travel in a combined group rather than a smaller one.“Having a multilevel structure may not requir

28、e having a large brain,” Dr. Farine said. There may be more birds and other animals out there that, although small-brained, have societies as many-leveled as our own.28. According to the passage, what inspired Dr. Farine to carry out the study?A. His interest in animal brainpower.B. Previous assumpt

29、ions about birds. CThe guineafowls social behaviour. DThe faults in earlier research.29. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?AThe research subjects.BThe research methods.CThe research findings.DThe research equipment.30. What can be learned from the passage?A. Complex social systems can be a disadvanta

30、ge to the guineafowl.B. The guineafowl are good at recognizing individuals in a group. CBirds maintain social order by travelling in combined groups. DSmall-brained animals can form multilevel societies.31. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To introduce a new approach to observing the guine

31、afowl.B. To explain the interaction patterns in multilevel societies.C. To present the findings of a study of the guineafowl.D. To uncover揭露 clues 线索about how complex societies are formed.D32.You cant make a callor send a text on your mobile phone in the US town of Green Bank, West Virginia. Wireles

32、s Internet is outlawed不合法的, as is Bluetooth蓝牙也一样. As you approach the tiny town on a two-lane road that snakes曲折前进 through the mountains, your mobile phone signal drops out, and your radio stops working. The rusted生锈的 pay phone付费电话 on the north side of town is the only way for a visitor to reach the

33、 rest of the world. Its a pre-modern place by design, lacking of the latest technologies that define life today. The reason for the towns empty airwaves电视广播 is apparent the moment you arrive你一到达. Its the Robert C. Byrd telescope, also known as the GBT, a shiny white, 147-metre-tall satellite dish. I

34、ts the largest of its kind in the world and one of nine in Green Bank, all of them government owned and operated by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO). 33.You dont look through these kinds of telescopes. Theyre radio telescopes无线电天文望远镜, so instead of looking for distant stars, they list

35、en for them. Theres a long line of astronomers all over the world who want to use the telescope which is so sensitive that it could hear a single snowflake hitting the ground 1,000 miles away. Such a sensitive listening tool needs total technological silence to operate, so in 1958 the US government

36、created a National Radio Quiet Zone, a 33,000 km2 area covering Green Bank where, to this day, electronic and radio signals are forbidden every hour of every day. People who live within a 15km of the Green Bank telescope 34.are allowed to use landline telephones固定电话, wired Internet and cable televis

37、ions, but microwave ovens, wireless Internet and radios are forbidden. You can have a mobile phone, but you wont get a signal.Because of how much its way of life varies from the rest of America, Green Bank seems to be a somewhat isolated (隔绝), even alien place. For locals, the technology ban is anno

38、ying. 35.For others who come to Green Bank for a little rest and relaxation, the town has become a refuge避难所.32. What do we know about the town of Green Bank from Paragraph 1? A. Its located at the base of a large mountain. B. It is geographically and technologically isolated. 在地理位置上和技术上都被孤立/隔离了 C.

39、Its telecommunications are affected by its geography.电讯受到地理条件的影响 D. Many people live in the town and its surrounding areas.33. How does the GBT work? A. It traps light waves in its huge dish. B. It stops all electronic and radio signals. C. It receives pictures from space satellites. D. It listens f

40、or注意听 and receives noises from space.34. What equipment are locals of the Green Bank allowed to use? A. Cable TV, wired Internet and radio. B. Landline phones, wired Internet and cable TV. C. Public phones, wireless Internet and mobile phones. D. Landline phones, microwave ovens and cable internet.3

41、5. What does the underlined word “refuge” in the last paragraph most probably mean? A. A place of escape.B. A source of confusion. C. An area of interest. D. A sign of danger.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。Whether you want to improve your writing skills as a creative

42、writer or simply perfect your skills for schoolwork, you can take some steps to learn how to be a better writer.1. Use active instead of passive voice. In English, the most basic sentence structure is S-V-O: Subject-Verb-Object. The passive voice usually requires more words and use of a “to be” verb

43、 form, which can suck the energy out of your writing. Learn to avoid these constructions as much as you can. 36 D (It 指代前一句的science writing) conventionally uses the passive voice to put the emphasis on the results, rather than the researchers. 2. 37 A （这个段落的中心句）Finding the right verb or adjective ca

44、n turn an uninspired sentence into one people will remember and quote for years to come. Look for words that are as specific as possible. Strong doesnt mean obscure昏暗的/不清楚的, or more complicated. Dont say “utilize” when you could say “use.” 38 F 3. Cut the chaff无价值的东西. 39 C You dont get points for sa

45、ying in 50 words what could be said in 20, or for using multi-syllable多音节 words when a short one does just as well. It might feel good at first to pack a lot of ideas and details into a single sentence, but chances are that sentence is just going to be hard to read. If a phrase doesnt add anything v

46、aluable, just cut it. 40 G If you notice that your writing is filled with “-ly” words, it might be time to take a deep breath and give your writing more focus中心/焦点.A. Use strong words.B. Show, dont tell. C. Good writing is simple, clear and direct.D. The main exception 特例to this is science writing.E

47、. Cutting the chaff is best done at the editing stage.F. “He sprinted” is not necessarily并不一定 better than “he ran.” （接着前一句延伸.）G. Dont write “screamed fearfully” “scream” already suggests fear.（在前面句子的基础上举个例子）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

48、的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My family spent one summer vacation enjoying the beaches of beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama. We bought a boat thinking this would make for 促成/有利于 a really 41 fun day at the beach for my two little girls. I probably became too 42busy with my younger daughter on the sand. When I looke

49、d up I became 43 concerned . The little boat with my older daughter in it had 44 moved far out from the shore. I called to her to come in 45 closer to shore and, although she seemed frightened, she was doing all she could to 46 accomplished just that. But there were no oars(桨) and her little 47 arms

50、 were too short to reach across the boat and into the 48 water . Others on the beach seemed to be doing nothing to help except 49 watching . I was standing as far out 50 in the water as I could 51 shouting instructions to her, but with no 52 success . At last I thought to myself, “I know Im a 53 poo

51、r swimmer but my daughter needs my help. I have no 54choice .” I jumped into the water.At first my arms started moving very 55 slowly . I couldnt believe I was doing this. I swam until I was 56 breathless . I just kept hoping and keeping an eye on her. Finally, I reached the edge of the 57 boat , gr

52、abbed the rope and began making my way back to shore. My child was crying so I tried 58 calming her, even though everything inside me was 59 trembling .My life was forever changed by that 60 experience . I learned if I believe in myself and dive right in I will have all the strength I need.41. A. lu

53、ckyB. funC. moving D. peaceful42. A. busyB. patientC. careful D. pleased43. A. excitedB. angry C. concerned D. amused44. A. sunkB. stayedC. lost D. moved45. A. closerB. fasterC. earlier D. safer46. A. avoidB. accomplish C. claim D. behave 47. A. legsB. fingers C. arms D. clothes48. A. waterB. shore

54、C. board D. sand49. A. applaudingB. noticing C. swimming D. watching50. A. offB. amongC. in D. on51. A. readingB. taking C. following D. shouting52. A. hopeB. reason C. end D. success53. A. skillfulB. poorC. brave D. new54. A. choiceB. wayC. reasonD. support55. A. gentlyB. slowlyC. confidently D. ca

55、sually56. A. breathlessB. hopelessC. helpless D. painless 57. A. strength B. oar C. boat D. beach58. A. scolding B. calmingC. praising D. helping59. A. overjoyed B. changedC. missing D. trembling 60. A. point B. storyC. experience D. scene 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Are

56、 you thirsty? How about some green tea? It tastes good and its very healthy. The Chinese 61 have known (know) about the benefits of green tea since ancient times, and they use 62 it to treat everything from headaches to depression. They have 63 actually (actual) been using green tea as a medicine fo

57、r over 4,000 years.Today, people know there is scientific evidence of the health benefits of green tea. According to one study 64 published (publish) in a cancer research journal, drinking green tea 65 reduces (reduce) the risk of some types of cancer in Chinese men and women 66by nearly sixty perce

58、nt. USA researchers have also found that green tea may prevent the 67 growth (grow) of cancer cells. There is also new evidence 68 that green tea can help to destroy bacteria in our bodies. It is especially effective at getting rid of the bacteria on your 69 teeth (tooth) and keep them healthy! Acco

59、rding to the Chinese proverb, “It is 70 better (good) to go without food for three days, than without tea for one.” So, in short, you should definitely try a cup of green tea. It seems that it can only do you good.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1

60、0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。Several days ago, Mother brought home 1. a little cat. I named her “Mimi”. She is black all over. Can you imagine 2.how-what she looks2.或者

61、 like? Every morning she gets up 3.early-earlier than anyone else. Then she climbs on my bed and 4.wake-wakes me up. When we are having our meal, she5.去掉 is often runs under the table and even climbs onto our knees. She seems to be saying, “Let me join you. I want 6.nothing-something to eat.” Mimi l

62、ikes to lie 7.on-in the sunshine. She feels fortably-comfortable that way. She looks lovely when doing that. I like Mimi very much 9.so-because/as she brings10. our-us joy.第二节书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Chris对中国传统节庆膳食感兴趣。请你写一封email给他。内容如下: 1. 介绍一下中国有哪些节庆膳食或特色美食；2. 推荐一道你喜欢的传统菜肴或特色小吃。注意: 1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当

63、增加细节，以使行文连贯；Dear Chris,Im really happy to hear that youre interested in foods that are traditionally eaten during holidays in China. Im sincerely writing to you now to introduce some of the most well-known ones.During the Lantern Festival, people will typically eat sweet dumplings, whose round shape

64、 and sweet stuffing symbolize象征a happy year. Another kind of similar food is served during the Dragon Boat Festival. It is called zongzi, which is wrapped in a green wrapping that is made from a plant that grows during spring. All of these traditional foods are made from special materials and are me

65、ant to symbolize wishes of well-being.Personally, I prefer another kind of food: noodles served with sweet sauce. The noodles have a fresh taste and refined texture. For me, there is no better choice of food to eat on a hot summer day.I hope this information can be of some value to you. Hope to receive a reply from you soon!Yours sincerely, Li Hua