宁夏六盘山高级中学2016届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题.doc

1、宁夏六盘山高级中学2015-2016学年第一学期高三第二次月考试卷学 科：英 语测试时间：120分钟 满 分：150分 第 卷第一部分:听力(共两节,20小题,每小题1.5分,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. Which place is the man looking for? A. A post office. B. An art gallery. C. A museum.2. What is the woman trying to do?A. Tell a story. B. Describe an accident. C.

2、 Report on a game. 3. How much did the food and drinks cost?A. $30.B. $20. C. $104. Why does the woman talk to the manager? A. To complain about the service. B. To see the store owner. C. To praise an employee5. How will the two speakers know whether the classes are cancelled?A. By reading a notice.

3、 B. By receiving messages. C. By listening to the radio. 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6、7题.6. How long would the woman need to work each week?A. Four hours. B. Six hours. C. Ten hours.7. What will the woman do right now?A. Fill out a job application. B. Change her class sch

4、edule.C. Organize the tapes on the shelves请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. What does the man tell the woman to do at 3:00 pm?A. Feed the dog a treat. B. Give the dog some exercise.C. Let the dog watch a program. 9. What does the woman mean in the end?A. She refuses to watch the dog. B. She doesnt like walking the

5、dog. C. She will take care of the dog herself.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What day is it today? A. Tuesday. B. Thursday. C. Sunday. 11. What is the mans problem? A. He cant receive any calls. B. He cant dial any numbers. C. He cant send short messages.12. What does the man offer the woman? A. The serial n

6、umber of the phone. B. The receipt of the phone. C. The phone number. 请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the woman probably doing? A. Interviewing a movie star. B. Discussing teenage problems. C. Hosting a program. 14. When did James Dean move to California? A. In 1931. B. In 1936. C. In 1951.15. What di

7、d James Dean do at college in California? A. He first acted in plays. B. He did more stage acting. C. He got seriously into acting. 16. What do we know about James Dean? A. He made numerous popular movies. B. He was best at acting in tragedies. C. He lost his life in a car accident. 请听第10段材料，回答第17至2

8、0题。17. What can we learn about the film? A. Its about nature. B. Its a childrens film. C. It has won an international prize. 18. When does the museum close? A. At 5:00 pm. B. At 6:00 pm. C. At 7:00 pm. 19. What can children do in the basement? A. Draw pictures on computers. B. Watch a working steam

9、engine. C. See a life-sized model of a spaceship. 20. How will the listeners get in touch with the program to get free tickets? A. By letter. B. By e-mail. C. By phone. 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 中 ，选出最佳选项。A I wondered if anyone had experienced such an unexpected t

10、rip as I had. The day of my holiday arrived, but I wasnt looking forward to it. I had little money and had only been able to afford to stay with my Aunt Rosa in Spain. So, I wasnt really excited as I knew exactly what it was going to be like: lots of noisy cousins, and Aunt Rosa begging me to take h

11、er for a ride. After I had checked in, I made my way slowly to the departure gate. As I was waiting to board the plane, I kept thinking about my ideal holiday destination: JamaSica, with its long, sandy beaches and crystal clear water. As soon as the plane took off, I fell fast asleep and only woke

12、to the sound of the announcement: “Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts, as we will shortly be landing in Kingston.” I froze in my seat. Was I dreaming? Kingston? Jamaica? I had boarded the wrong plane! Immediately after the plane landed, I explained the situation to the authorities.

13、It seems there were also three other passengers heading for Spain. Apparently it had been the airlines fault, since the flight numbers for Spain and Jamaica were exactly the same! Therefore, with no flight back to London for a week, the airline had no choice but to pay for our stay. So there I was,l

14、ying on the beach, enjoying the music and the marvelous food of Jamaica! As for Aunt Rosa, I suppose she just had to live without me!21. Why did the writer choose to spend her holiday with her aunt in Spain?A. She missed her cousins very much.B. She could hardly afford any better trip. C. Her aunt b

15、egged her to go there.D. Spain was her ideal destination.22. In the text, the writer ended up _.A. flying to London immediatelyB. heading for Spain from JamaicaC. enjoying a free beach holiday D. complaining to the authorities23. Which of the following might be the best title of the text?A. A Well-P

16、lanned TripB. A Terrible AdventureC. A Nice DreamD. A Lucky Mistake BA LITTLE PRINCESS by Frances Hodgson BurnettPrice: $7.10 （Paperback Dec. 9, 1998)The novel tells of the story of a wealthy young girl, Sara Crewe, who is sent to a boarding school during her fathers campaign in India. Thanks to Cap

17、t. Crewes money, Sara is treated as a little princess until, one day, word comes of her fathers tragic death. Miss Minchin, the schools greedy headmistress, wastes no time in putting the now-penniless Sara to work for her room and board. It is only through the friendship of two other girls and some

18、astonishing luck that Sara eventually finds her way back to happiness.THE SECRET GARDEN by Frances Hodgson BurnettPrice:$3.95 (Paperback July 1, 2003)Frances Hodgson Burnett was the highest paid and most widely read woman writer of her time, publishing more than fifty novels and thirteen plays.The S

19、ecret Gardenis a beautiful tale of friendship, secrets and human spirits. A spoiled orphan named Mary returns to England from India when her parents die. She is sent to live in Yorkshire with her uncle. Miserable and lonely, she begins to explore the houses gardens and discovers a key to a secret ga

20、rden that the uncle sealed off when his wife died. There she discovered a secret so important, so enchanting, that it will change her life forever.PETER PAN by J. M. Barrie and Scott GustafsonPrice: $16.95 （Hardcover Oct. 1, 1991)It is a childrens story full of imagination and adventures. A boy who

21、can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with mermaids, Indians, fairies and pirates, and from time to time meeting ordinary children from the world outside.

22、Order online and you can now save 20% off your total purchase on orders over $25!24. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the three books? A. The little princess refers to a girl named Sara Crewe. B.The secret gardenmentioned in the passage is located in India. C. Peter Pan is a boy with magic p

23、owers who never grows up. D.A Little Princesswas written by a famous female writer.25. How much does it cost to order these three books online?A. $5.60 B. $25.00 C. $22.40 D. $ 28.0026. What do these three books have in common? A. They were published in the same year. B. They all have a hard cover.

24、C. They are all stories with tragic endings. D. They have children as their main characters. 27. In which part of a magazine can we read the text? A. FamilyB. Literature C. Technology D. EntertainmentCBuckingham Palace is where the Queen lives. It is the Queens official and main royal London home.Bu

25、ckingham Palace was originally a splendid house built by the Duke(公爵) of Buckingham for his wife. George IV began changing it into a palace in 1826. It has been the official London home of Britains royal family since 1837. Buckingham Palace is also an office and used for the administrative work of t

26、he royal family. When the Queen is at home you can see her royal flag (the Royal Standard) flying from the flag pole on top of Buckingham Palace. The flag is divided into four equal parts. The first and fourth parts represent England and contain three gold lions waking on a red field; the second par

27、t represents Scotland and contains a red lion standing on a gold field; the third part represents Ireland and contains the gold coat of arms of Ireland on a blue field.In flag protocol (礼仪), the Royal Standard which must only be flown from buildings where the Queen is present is supreme (至高无上的). It

28、flies above the British Union Flag ( the Union Jack ), and other British flags. It never flies at half mast.The guards of the Palace wear red jackets and tall, furry hats. When the first guards come on duty,there is a ceremony called the Changing of the Guard. A familiar sight at Buckingham Palace i

29、s the Changing of the Guard ceremony that takes place in the open space in front of it each morning.The Palace has around 750 rooms, including 19 state rooms,52 royal and guest bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, 92 offices, a cinema and a swimming pool. It also has its own post office and police station. About

30、 400 people work at the Palace, including servants, chefs, footmen, cleaners, gardeners, electricians, and so on. More than 50,000 people come to the Palace each year as guests to dinners, receptions and Royal Garden Parties.28. For whom was the original Buckingham Palace built? A. The Duke of Bucki

31、ngham. B. George IV. C. The Duke of Buckinghams wife. D. George IVs wife. 29. According to the text, the Royal Standard_. A. is flown at Buckingham Palace every morning B. represents the four countries of the UK C. flies at half mast only on a few occasions D. flies higher than the British Union Fla

32、g30. When can a visitor see the Changing of the Guard ceremony? A. Every morning and evening. B. Every morning. C. When the Queens flag is flying. D. When a flag is flying at the Palace.31. What is the last paragraph about? A. What you can see inside Buckingham Palace. B. The royal parties at Buckin

33、gham Palace. C. The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. D. People living and working at Buckingham Palace.DIn 1990,22-year-old Christopher McCandless gave up his career plans，left behind everyone he knew，donated all his savings to charity，and went off on an adventure，hiking his way through A

34、merica to Alaska Of course,this is an unusual story most college graduates would not do so. However，studies show that in teenage years, people are more likely to try out new experiences.For example，instead of working his way up the same organization like his grandfather did，a 15-year-old may dream a

35、bout becoming a traveller一only to find in his early 20s that this attraction of new places is fading and change is less attractive The reason why people become less keen to change as they get older may be that peoplegenerally have similar life patterns and demandsMost people aim to find a job and a

36、partner. As they get older，they may have young children and elderly family members to look after. These responsibilities cannot be achieved without some degree of steadiness，which means that new experiences and ideas may not have a place in the persons lifeNew experiences may bring excitement as wel

37、l as insecurity,and so most people prefer to stay with the familiar. However，not every individual is the same. A child may want to play a different game every day and get fed up if nothing changes at the kindergartenAnother may play with the same children and toys on every visit. Young children who

38、avoid new experiences will grow up to be more traditional than others. Psychologist argue that those who have more open personalities as children are more open than others might be when they are older and that young men have a greater interest in novelty than women，although as they age，this desire f

39、or new experiences fades more quickly than it does in women32. The first paragraph serves as a(n） A . introductionBexplanationC. commentD. background33. What does the author think is the key factor that prevents people trying out new experiences? A. Age B. Partner C. Responsibility D. Education34. T

40、he underlined phrase“interest in novelty”most probably means A. independence B. curiosity C. security D.excitement 35. According to the passage, we can infer that_. A . a child who likes different games may not like to change after growing up B . a teenager is not interested in a new start before gr

41、aduation C . women are more likely to try new things than men of the same age D . as one gets older, he prefers the old patterns of life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最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Investing in yourselfFiguring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something tha

42、t you will want to learn how to do. 36 Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain out of doing all of these things. You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education

43、. 37 . There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership or learning a new skill. So what are some specific things you can do? 38 . Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. Im talking about the books where you will

44、actually learn a new skill, not fiction books. You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill. 39 . Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentation. Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to kee

45、p your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isnt 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration. 40 . But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as w

46、ell as your level of success.A. This is just one way.B. The benefits will stay with you.C. If you arent a reader, you should start with that.D. The more you do this, the more valuable you will be.E. Of course, you need to do some research before investing.F. The best way to invest your money is to i

47、nvest it in yourself.G. When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.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中，选出最佳选项。One day I was taking a bus. The driver didnt 41 to start the bus soon because it was not yet 42 .A middle-aged woman got on. Tired and

48、 sad, she told her story 43 , not to anyone particular. On her way to the station, half of her 44 was stolen. The other half was hidden under her blouse, so she 45 still had some left. A few minutes later, she stopped crying, but still looked 46 . When all the seats were taken, the driver started th

49、e engine. The conductor began to collect the fares. When she came to an old man in worn-out clothes, he 47 that he had spent all his money as he accidentally got on a wrong bus and now was trying to go home. On hearing this, she ordered the old man to 48 the bus. The old man was almost in tears as h

50、e 49 her to let him take the bus home. The driver took the conductors side and repeated the conductors 50 .The woman was watching the incident. 51 the driver and the conductor raised their voices at the old man, she interfered.“Stop 52 him! Cant you see hes only trying to get home?”“He doesnt have a

51、ny money!” the driver 53 .“Well, thats no 54 to throw him off the bus.” She insisted.Then she reached inside her blouse, took out her 55 money, and handed it to the conductor. “Heres his fare and mine. Just stop giving him a 56 time.All heads turned to the woman. “Its only money,” she shrugged.She r

52、ode the rest of her way home 57 a happy smile, with the money shed lost earlier 58 .On the road of life, the help of strangers can 59 our loads and lift our spirits. How much sweeter the 60 will be when we make it a little smoother for others!41. A. try B. intend C. decide D. care42. A. empty B. rea

53、dy C. crowded D. full43. A. carefully B. seriously C. tearfully D. calmly44. A. money B. possession C. fare D. wealth45. A. strangely B. happily C. fortunately D. secretly46. A. unsatisfied B. weak C. excited D. unhappy47. A. explained B. declared C. admitted D. found48. A. get off B. get over C. ge

54、t on D. get into49. A. thanked B. scolded C. praised D. begged50. A. command B. action C. suggestion D. request51. A. Unless B. When C. Until D. Although52. A. attacking B. wronging C. blaming D. bothering53. A. warned B. whispered C. repeated D. shouted54. A. problem B. need C. reason D. matter55.

55、A. spending B. lost C. remaining D. borrowed56. A. busy B. hard C. cold D. fearful57. A. giving B. taking C. wearing D. forcing58. A. forgotten B. used C. earned D. returned59. A. move B. increase C. lighten D. carry60. A. world B. journey C. smile D. friendship第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 （共10小题；每

56、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。 Man:Good morning. Can I help you?Woman: Yes. I 61 (admit) to the university last month, and now Id like to try and arrange 62 (accommodate) in the hall of residence.Man:Yes, certainly. Please sit down. What Ill do is fill 63 a form and make sure y

57、ou 64 (full) understand what to expect.Woman: Thank you.Man:So first of all, can I take your name and date of birth?Woman: Its Anu Bhatt. March 31st, 1992.Man:And what will you be studying?Woman: Im doing a course in 65 (nurse).Man:Right, thank you. And how long would you want to stay in hall, do yo

58、u think?Woman: Well, itll take three years 66 Id only like to stay in hall for two. Id like to think about living outside for the third year.Man:Fine. Do you want to cook for 67 or have all your meals 68 (provide), as we call full board?Woman: Is there anything in between?Man:Yes. You can choose to

59、be provided only with evening meals, 69 is half board.Woman: Thats 70 Id prefer.Man:Yes, a lot of students go for that. Now, with that in mind, do you have any special diet, anything we should know about?Woman: No red meat.Man:Okay. Thats all I need to know.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1

60、0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：在错的词下画一横线，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。Im very glad to have received the letter you sent me two weeks before. I have been thought about the qu

61、estion raised in your letter. In my opinion, you should go back after you finish your studies at abroad. For one thing, that you are studying is badly needed nowadays in our country. It will be quite easily for you to find a good job. In fact, I know that a few big company in our city hope to hire p

62、eople like you. For another, I think it will be more convenient for you look after your parents because they are getting older and older. And this is only my point of view. It is up to me to make a right choice. 笫二节 书面表达（满分25分）进入高三以来，同学们普遍感到压力倍增。就此问题，最近你班开展了一次以“压力”为主题的班会。在班会上，大家各抒己见，就如何缓解压力提出了自己的看法。

63、请你为学校英文报写一篇短文，内容要点包括：1. 压力的来源。2. 压力与成败的关系。3. 你自己的看法。注意：1.词数：不少于120词； 2.开头已给出，不计入总词数。Recently we have held a class meeting to discuss the pressure upon Senior Three students._ 宁夏六盘山高级中学 2015-2016学年第一学期高三第二次月考答题卷 班 级学 科：英 语测试时间：120分钟 满 分：150分 命题人：张海荣审 题 人：滕淑萍 杨志华 第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小

64、题1.5分，满分15分）61. _ 62. _ 63. _ 64. _ 65. _ 姓 名66. _ 67. _ 68. _ 69. _ 70. _第四部分 写作（共两节；满分35分）短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（）,并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 学 号修改：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。 座位号 考 场Im very glad to have received the letter you sent me

65、 two weeks before. I have been thought about the question raised in your letter. In my opinion, you should goback after you finish your studies at abroad. For one thing, that you are studying isbadly needed nowadays in our country. It will be quite easily for you to find a good job. In fact, I know

66、that a few big company in our city hope to hire people like you.For another,I think it will be more convenient for you look after your parents becausethey are getting older and older. And this is only my point of view. It is up to me tomake a right choice. 笫二节 书面表达（满分25分）进入高三以来，同学们普遍感到压力倍增。就此问题，最近你班

67、开展了一次以“压力”为主题的班会。在班会上，大家各抒己见，就如何缓解压力提出了自己的看法。请你为学校英文报写一篇短文，内容要点包括：1.压力的来源。2.压力与成败的关系。3.你自己的看法。注意：1.词数：不少于100词。 2.开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Recently we have held a class meeting to discuss the pressure upon Senior Three students. 2016届高三第二次月考英语试卷答案一：听力1-5 CBBCC 6-10 CACAB 11-15 AACBC 16-20 CACAB 二：阅读21-23 BCD 24

68、-27 BCDB 28-31 CDBA 32-35 ACBD 36-40 FACEG 三：完行41-45 BDCAC 46-50 DAADA 51-55 BDDCC 56-60 BCACB四：语法填空61. was admitted 62. accommodation 63. in / out 64. fully 65. nursing66. but 67. yourself 68. provided 69. which 70. what五：改错1. before-ago 2. thought-thinking 3. go-come 4. at abroad 去掉at 5. that-what

69、 6. easily-easy 7. company-companies 8. for you look-for you to look 9. And this is-But this is 10. me-you六：范文Recently, we have held a class meeting to discuss the pressure upon Senior Three students. As the university entrance exam is around the corner, we all feel the pressure is piling up. We are

70、 anxious that well not live up to the expectations of parents and teachers.Honestly speaking, on one hand pressure is the source of motivation to success, which can contribute to personal progress. On the other hand, too much pressure can lead to failure. In that case, approaches to solving pressure

71、 seem of vital importance. As for me, communication counts. It can help me express my emotion and get relief.To begin with, there must be sorrows we cant go through by ourselves, which need sharing with others. Furthermore, by communicating with parents and teachers, we can get more supports. In one word, the more you show your troubles, the better others understand you. As a result, you are more likely to get help and improve yourself!