宁夏中卫市海原县2018届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题.doc

1、宁夏中卫市海原县2018届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题 第卷(共115分)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）1. What did the man do today?A. He took a written test. B. He passed the drivers test.C. He received his drivers license.2. Who is probably going to compete in the contest? A. Lisa. B. Anna. C. Jenny.3. What needs to be u

2、pdated? A. The womans address. B. The womans office number. C. The womans companys name.4. Why does the woman think the man is lying? A. His body language tells it. B. He is a dishonest person. C. She already knew the truth.5. What is mentioned about Dan? A. He had to take time off. B. He is the new

3、 project manager. C. He will hold a meeting on Tuesday.第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料,回答第6,7题.6. What are the speakers talking about? A. Using the left hand. B. Operating machines. C. Designing machines.7. What can we learn from the conversation? A. Left-handers cant run the machines. B. The woman

4、 only uses her right hand. C. The woman is more skillful than the man.听第7段材料,回答第8,9题.8. What does the man spend most of his pocket money on? A. Food. B. Books. C. Clothes.9. How much money does the man receive from his uncle every month? A. $15. B. $60. C.$80.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题.10. Where might the spe

5、akers be? A. At a toy store. B. At a game center. C. At the mans house.11. What did the man play yesterday? A. Spider-Man. B. A racing game. C. An airplane game.12. What vehicle will the woman choose in the game? A. A racecar. B. A motorcycle. C. A monster truck.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题.13. What has the man

6、 been doing lately? A. Traveling to a seaside town. B. Playing the piano for a group. C. Looking for a job in Germany.14. Why doesnt the man want to take the new job? A. The salary is not good. B. He hates working in hotels. C. He dislikes playing the same old music all the time.15. How does the wom

7、an probably feel about the new job? A. Bored. B. Satisfied. C. Disappointed.16. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Husband and wife. C. Manager and employee.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17What was Annie Oakley famous for?A. Her perfect shooting skill.B. Her adventures while tr

8、aveling.C. Her friendship with Native Americans.18. What is true about Annie Oakley?A. She grew up in the Wild West.B. She fought in a battle before.C. She was born in Ohio.19. Why did Annie Oakley begin to learn how to hunt?A. To support her family.B. To become famous in her town.C. To make her gra

9、ndfathers dream come true.20. At what age did Annie Oakley die? A. 46. B. 56. C. 66.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、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Youve already set your goal to run a marathon this winter, but here comes a tough question: which one should you run? For t

10、hose of you looking for a unique experience, check out this list of top U.S.winter marathons! St. George Marathon When: November 5,2017 Where: St. George, Utah The marathon begins in the Pine Valley mountains and descends (下降) nearly 2,600 feet through beautiful southwest Utah, to the beautiful Wort

11、hern Park. The downhill running and cool weather contribute to some fast race times. Runners are also treated to beautiful scenery on the course and a unique finishers medal. Bank of America Chicago Marathon When : November 8.2017 Where : Chicago, The marathon is a flat and fast marathon, so its a g

12、reat one to do if youve never run a marathon or you are trying to run at your fastest speed. Additionally, the course offers a beautiful tour of the Windy City as it weaves through diverse neighborhoods and dozens of local and historic landmarks. Mount Desert Island Marathon When : november15,2017 W

13、here :Bar Harbor, Maine With its beautiful scenery, the marathon has been called the “ Big Sur Marathon of the East” .Race organizers also call it “ Americas Best Little Road Race”. Indeed, race participants agree that the races natural beauty is worth the many hills you blimb and descend. Philadelp

14、hia Marathon When: November 21.2017 Where: Philadelphia, Pa. If you are looking for a big city marathon experience, but dont want to deal with too many participants, the marathon may be a good choice for you. The race treats you to historical landmarks like the Liberty Bell, as well as the natural b

15、eauty of scenic sections along the Schuylkill River.21. Where should you go if youd like to run downhill?A. Chicago, B. St. George, Utah C Philadelphia, Pa. .D:Bar Harbor, Maine22. Which marathon would be the most appealing to first-time marathoners?A St. George Marathon B Philadelphia MarathonC Mou

16、nt Desert Island Marathon D. Bank of America Chicago Marathon23. Which of the following is an advantage of Philadelphia Marathon according to the text? A. It is much less crowded. B. It proves the most challenging.C. it receives organizers high praise. D. It runs through small neighborhoods.24. What

17、 is the similarity of the four marathons.?A. All of them will be held in large cities. B. Only the young are interested in them.C. Unique medals will be given to runners. D. Runners are exposed to beautiful scenery. B Have you ever accidentally walked into the wrong place that ended up changing your

18、 life? Thats what happened to Maceo Thomas of Lakewood, Colorado. One night, Maceo went to find a store where he could buy a cane (拐杖). he weighed over 300 pounds. His doctor, concerned about his health, had suggested Maceo try yoga(瑜伽), but he could barely walk, needing to use a cane to get around.

19、 He entered what he thought was the right store, only to find black belts. He walked into a studio of a Rocky Mountain Karate (空手道)Association. Hale Hilsabeck, owner and director of the studio, greeted him. Maceo told Hale that he had always wanted to learn karate, but was discouraged because of his

20、 weight. Hale asked him to come back the next day to begin learning karate for free. Maceo began training two to three times a week. Hale was amazed. “I was surprised because he kept on showing up,”he said, “I thought he might disappear after the first three times. But, no” Now, over five years late

21、r, Maceo weighs 60 pounds less and no longer walks with a cane. He can dance and deliver powerful boxes. I called Maceo to find out more. He told me that this all happened for a reason. Most of all, his faith was renewed, both in himself and in a higher power. “This was something that was meant to b

22、e,” Maceo said” I was down on myself. Now I feel more confident of the things I do. I have started to speak my mind more.Maceos story has inspired me. Next time I end up in the “wrong place”, maybe Ill stay there a minute longer to see if that unexpected chance shows up.25. Why did Maceo want to buy

23、 a cane?A. To use it to do some exercise. B. To follow his doctors advice.C. To depend on it to walk freely. D. To deal with his health problem26. What happened to Maceo at a studio of a karate association?A. He was teased due to his heavy weight. B. He realized his dream of doing karate.C. He came

24、across his old friend, Hale. D. He bought what he wanted at last.27. What does Hale think of Maceo?A. strong-willed. B. Out-going C. Warm-hearted. D Absent-minded28. what does the text indicate?A. never give up your dream. B. Grasp every chance you meet.C. where theres a will, theres a way. D. A wro

25、ng place may change your life.CIt was hot in the sun and everyone was sweating, unable to tolerate the heat. But Paula was soon able to change the atmosphere of the entire graduation. Paulas grandfather, nearly ninety years old, was sitting to her left without a hat. Worried about his bare head bein

26、g completely exposed to the sun, she came up with an idea. This girl was anything but ordinary. She seized her graduation program and folded it into a hat for her grandfather. Naturally this ninety-year-old man looked absurd(荒谬的), wearing a paper hat at a college graduation, but Paula felt reassured

27、, knowing he was safe from the sun. A man nearby thought the idea was brilliant, and he attempted to make his own. He eventually needed Paulas help. Which led others to request hats from this lively girl as well.While it started with a single hat for her grandfather, Paula unintentionally created a

28、trend stretching (延伸) across the entire amphitheater (圆形露天剧场). I tried to understand how so many people would wear paper hats at a formal event. Most of the people laughed at how ridiculous they looked, but my thoughts were focused on Paula.What Paula indirectly taught me was how one person can make

29、 a difference. She was only trying to protect her grandfather from the sun, but she influenced 2,000 other people and created a funny community between all of us participants.She is what I hope to become. I hope I will be able to help others and make a difference by simply taking a risk, just as Pau

30、la did.29. What was Paulas grandfather doing? A. Attending Paulas college graduation. B. Watching a game in an amphitheater C. Enjoying Paulas award ceremony. D. Making a paper hat with Paula.30. What happened after Paula made a paper hat? A. She was awarded for her brilliant idea. B. Her considerat

31、ion impressed her grandpa. C. The hats were laughed at by all the students. D. Many people present followed her example.31. What did the author learn from Paula? A. Be really brave to take risks. B. Never judge by appearance. C. One can have influence on others. D. It is necessary to make a differen

32、ce.DA primary school has brought in a no shouting policy-banning teachers and students from raising their voices. It was brought in to build respect between staff and students at the Ysgol Llwynderw School in West Cross, Swansea. The school has become the first in Wales to be awarded a Level Two Rig

33、hts Respecting Award by UNICEF after putting an end to classroom screeching .One pupil said, “Our teachers show us respect and no one raises their voices at school. This makes our school calm and makes us feel valued.” Gayle Shenton, headteacher of the 330-pupil school that teaches pupils aged 4 to

34、11, said, “Llwynderw is a happy school and we will continue to build on this achievement and do our best for the children.”The new rule follows a number of other strange bans in schools across the country-from running to raising hands in class and hugging. Students at Summerhill Infants School in Br

35、istol were told they must stop running for the sake of health and safety. Teachers warned that anyone caught running would be punished by standing against a wall for a minute.Children at Hillfort Primary School in Liskeard, Cornwall, were also banned from running around. And Old Priory Junior Academ

36、y in Plympton, Devon, banned children from doing handstands (倒立) at break times for the sake of safety. Pupils at that school were told in June 2015 that they couldnt perform gymnastic (体操的) movements in the playground after some children had been left with injuries.At the start of this academic yea

37、r, pupils at the Malcolm Arnold Academy in Northampton were banned from hugging and holding hands with each other. And this month, Shiplake College introduced a complete ban on mobile phones. Gregg Davies, the head teacher, said the rule has freed students from the stresses of social media and allow

38、ed them to concentrate on their studies.32. What does the underlined word “screeching” in the first paragraph mean? A. Teaching. B. Screaming. C. Discussion. D. Management.33. What did the student mentioned in the second paragraph think of the no shouting policy? A. Boring. B. Convenient. C. Terribl

39、e. D. Helpful.34. Why was doing handstands banned at Old Priory Junior Academy? A. It might cause injury to the students. B. It would put the students under pressure. C. It might affect the students development. D. It would break the students concentration.35. What does the text mainly talk about? A

40、. Major security risks in some schools. B. Ways to build respect among students. C. Strange and strict rules in some schools. D. Practical methods for effective learning.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） Positive emotions are beneficial to your health.By learning and regularly practicing skills that promote pos

41、itive emotions, you can become a happier and healthier person. Here are some activities you can try. 36_ Have you ever stopped working, turned off your electronics and gone somewhere peaceful, like the countryside, or for a walk in the woods? Take time to enjoy the things Mother Nature has provided.

42、 Do something good for other people. It can be something as simple as helping someone carry heavy packages or providing directions for a stranger. 37_ 38_ In an era of information explosion, it has never been easier than it is right now to learn something new every day. It can be a sport, a language

43、, an instrument or a game that gives you a sense of achievement and self-confidence. However, you should be realistic about how long this may take and be sure you have the time needed. Set goals that can be accomplished. Perhaps you want to improve your tennis or read more books, but you should reme

44、mber the goals you set should be realistic. 39_ Seize the moment. 40_ Ruminating on（沉思） past problems or future difficulties uses up mental resources and steals your attention from current pleasures.A. Learn something new.B. Spend time on your hobbies.C. Appreciate the beauties of nature around you.

45、D. Let go of things you cant control and focus on the present.E. A goal that is impractical or too challenging can create unnecessary stress.F. Goal setting is more than simply writing down some ideas on a piece of paper.G. In addition to making others happier, this increases your own positive feeli

46、ngs.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，从短文后面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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Still in shock, I wandered around the house trying to decide what to put into the suitcases. Earlier that evening, Id received a 41 from my hometown in Missouri telling me that my brot

47、her and his wife had been killed in a car crash. “ 42 as soon as you can,” begged my mother on the phone. 43 , I wandered about the house, 44 picking things up and putting them down.My husband Larry phoned some friends to 45 them what had happened. Occasionally, someone asked to speak to me, “If the

48、res anything I can do, let me know.” “Thank you,” I replied, but I didnt know what to 46 . After some time, the doorbell rang. I opened the door and 47 Emerson King, who said, “Ive come to clean your shoes.” Confused, I asked him to 48 .“ I want to help you,” he said. “ I 49 when my father died, it

49、took me hours to get the childrens 50 cleaned for the funeral(葬礼). So thats what Ive come to do for you.” I had 51 thought about shoes until he 52 them. Watching him cleaning shoes helped me pull my own 53 into order. “ I should do the laundry first,” I told myself, “and then bath the children.” One

50、 by one, the 54 fell into place.Now 55 I hear of an acquaintance（熟人） who has 56 a loved one, I no longer call with the vague（含糊的） 57 , “If theres anything I can do .” 58 , I try to think of one 59 task that suits the persons need, like washing the family car. If the person asks, “ How did you know I

51、 needed that done?” I will reply, “ 60 a man once cleaned my shoes.”41. A. letter B. reply C. warning D. call42. A. Write down B. Get back C. Settle down D. Call back43. A. Discouraged B. Disappointed C. Astonished D. Embarrassed44. A. aimlessly B. gently C. simply D. carefully45. A. teach B. remind

52、 C. ask D. tell46. A. work on B. ask for C. search for D. take away47. A. accepted B. blamed C. saw D. attracted48. A. repeat B. leave C. help D. stay49. A. regret B. wonder C. decide D. remember50. A. hats B. shoes C. clothes D. gloves51. A. ever B. first C. never D. still52. A. mentioned B. repair

53、ed C. removed D. made53. A. thoughts B. promises C. memories D. routines54. A. reasons B. suitcases C. things D. chances55. A. whichever B. whatever C. whenever D. wherever56. A. hurt B. lost C. rejected D. missed57. A. demand B. expectation C. imagination D. offer58. A. Otherwise B. Meanwhile C. In

54、stead D. Therefore59. A. specific B. challenging C. dangerous D. ordinary60. A. If B. When C. Because D. Though第II卷（共50分）注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 第三部分：英语知识运用阅读下面材料,在标有61-70的空格处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Did you grow up in one culture, your parents came from another, and you are now living in a 61. (t

55、otal) different country? If so, then you are a third-culture kid.The term “third-culture kid” 62. (use) in the 1960s for the first time by Dr. Ruth. She first came across this phenomenon while 63. (research) North American children living in India. In general, third-culture kids benefit from 64. (th

56、ey) intercultural experience and they often reach excellent academic results.Yet many 65. (difficulty) may arise from this phenomenon. Third-culture kids may not be able to adapt themselves completely 66. their new surroundings. Also, they often find it hard 67. (develop) new friendships. Additional

57、ly, for a third-culture kid, it is often easier to move to a new country 68. to return to their homeland. For example, after living in Australia for many years, Louis finally returned to Turkey as a teenager. But she felt out of place when she returned to the country 69. she was born. She didnt know

58、 anything about current TV shows 70. fashion trends. And she didnt share the same values as other teens of her age.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）请修改下面的短文。短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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（），并在下面写出修改后的词。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 每个错误及其修改均仅限一词

59、2 只允许修改10处，多者（从每11处起）不计分。 Last Saturday morning, I was walking in Peoples Park when I saw a boy crying and looking around. It seemed that as if he was looking for anyone. I came over and kindly talked to her. He stopped crying but told me he couldnt find his mother. I took him the police office near

60、 the entrance to the park and told a policeman what has happened. After talk to the boy, the policeman decided to look for his mother by broadcasting. Ten minute later, a worrying mother rushed into the office and thanked me for offering her son some timely help. I was happy to have been helpfully.第

61、二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假定你是李华。曾在你校工作的外教Chris去年因故返回美国。请你用英语给她发一封电子邮件，内容包括：1。询问她的近况；2。感谢她的授课和她的帮助；3。希望她有机会再来中国。 注意：1 词数100左右；2 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 高三第二次月考答案一:听力 1-5ACBAA 6-10 BCABC 11-15BCBCB 16-20 AACAC二:阅读 21-25 BDADC 26-30 BADAD 31-35 CBDAC 36-40 CGAED三:完形填空 41-45 DBCAD 46-50 BCADB 51-55 CAACC 56-60 BDCAC四:语法

62、填空 61. totally 62. was used 63. researching 64. their 65. difficulties 66. to 67. to develop 68. than 69. where 70. or五:改错 第二句:去掉that, anyone-someone 第三句: her-him 第四句: but-and 第五句:him后加to, has-had 第六句: talk-talking 第七句: minute-minutes, worrying-worried 第八句:helpfully-helpful六: 写作Dear Chris,Hows every

63、thing with you? I have been thinking of you since you returned home last year. You know, my English used to be poor, which made me worried and helpless. However, things began to change when you came to teach us. It was with your encouragement and help that I improved my English little by little. Now I have caught up with others. Thats why Im grateful to you.Are you still working as a teacher now? I hope you can have a chance to work in China in the future so that I can meet you again.Im looking forward to your reply. Yours Li Hua