宁夏贺兰一中2012届高三上学期第三次月考英语试题（无答案）.doc

1、 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。21. -Mum，can I go out to play with Tom for just a while ？ - _ and do what you like. A. No way B. Go ahead C. It depends D. Dont worry22. The driver was at _ loss when _ word came that he was forbidden to drive

2、 for speeding. A. a; the B. /; / C. the; the D. a; /23. - Bob failed in the exam again . - He _ it ; he never worked hard . A. deserved B. succeeded C. missed D. considered24. - How long will it be _ we know the result of the English examination? - Perhaps in two or three days. A. since B. before C.

3、 until D. that25. In order to continue to learn by ourselves after leaving school, we must_ learn how to study in the school now. A. after all B. in all C. above all D. at all26. Safety in school has been of great concern because of frequent reports about accidents _ students got injured or killed w

4、hile in school. A. in which B. when C. that D. for which27. -Why can she keep such a good figure?- She _ great importance to regular exercise.A. awards B. attracts C. attaches D. applies28. - _ the letter _ to Mr Black? - No. Its still on the desk.A. Has; given B. Will; be given C. Was; given D. Has

5、; been given29. Maggie has been fortunate to find a job she loves, and _ she gets well paid for it. A. sooner or later B. whats more C. as a result D. more or less30. With housing prices _ sharply, many people have no idea whether they should buy an apartment or not. A. risen B. arising C raising D

6、rising31.- My key is gone. Have you seen it anywhere? - Oh, it is in the room _ we had a talk last night. A. that B. which C. where D. what32. - The fish soup is delicious. Id like some more. - Sorry. There is _ left. A. none B. neither C. no one D. a little33. Although this _ sound like a simple ta

7、sk, great care is needed. A. must B. may C. should D. shall34. The meeting _ tomorrow is very important. A. held B. to hold C. to take place D. taken place35. - My neighbor plays loud music late at night. - _. You really should talk to him about it. A. Youve got it right B. Its a good point C. This

8、is tricky D. Thats annoying. 第二节 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的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Would you like a burger or fried chicken for lunch? No Way! Please pass me the salad 36 .Hi, my name is Morgan Jacobs, and I decided to be a vegetarian 37 I love all animals. I have re

9、ad and seen pictures of 38 happens to animals that are raised for their meat. It makes me so 39 . Baby cows and chickens live their 40 lives in places that are too small for them. They have no 41 to move about. This is so 42 . They suffer and do not get to 43 their lives. I dont like other animals t

10、hat also only live to be 44 by people while they are alive and the 45 they are killed. I feel sorry for them. The best thing 46 being a vegetarian is all the tasty and healthy foods I eat. Vegetables and fruits are healthy for your body. 47 , 1 think they taste better than meat. Oranges have vitamin

11、 C. I love the 48 of watermelon, peaches, and strawberries. Green vegetables 49 me feel strong. I enjoy drinking lots of soymilk to 50 my bones calcium(钙).I have a life threatening allergy（过敏）to nuts, seeds, and peanuts, 51 I eat soy butter to get my protein! I 52 in being kind and loving to people

12、and animals, being good to the earth, and 53 life, including animals!54 is known to all, animals are our friends. We should live in 55 with the animals. If we destroyed the animals, we would destroy ourselves.36. A. tooB. alsoC. either D. instead37. A. because B. unlessC. whetherD. while38. A. thatB

13、. whichC. what D. how39. A. excited B. sadC. gladD. happy40. A. shortB. longC. colorfulD. useful41. A. timeB. room C. need D. problem42. A. cruel B. interesting C. necessary D. probable43. A. like B. hate C. enjoy D. love44. A. played B. eaten C. looked D. fed45. A. style B. road C. way D. type46. A

14、. inB. at C. to D. about47. A. Besides B. However C. Otherwise D. Therefore48. A. smell B. color C. size D. taste49. A. forceB. make C. cause D. get50. A. leaveB. take C. bring D. give51. A. soB. but C. yet D. or52. A. believe B. think C. consider D. imagine53. A. inspecting B. respecting C. expecti

15、ng D. inspiring54. A. It B. What C. As D. Which55. A. harmony B. memory C. terms D. search第三部分 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。AThe cars were honking (鸣叫) on the road one morning as I was walking to the park. I walked on and soon found the cause a

16、 little taxi that had got stuck in the middle of the road. There was sweat on the drivers face as he tried to start the engine again and again nothing happened. No petrol, I said to myself and then found myself getting angry. Why doesnt the fool move his taxi to the side? I thought, so did all the o

17、thers who honked and shouted.He got up tiredly, and the passenger in the taxi got out. He was a young man in a white shirt, who watched the driver try to push it to the side. Stupid guy! I said. Cant he lend a helping hand? I watched as the poor driver pushed it to the side. Cars, buses and trucks w

18、ent past cursing (咒骂 ) the poor man. The young man took another taxi and went off. The taxi driver began mending his taxi. Stupid passenger! I said to him. He didnt help you! The taxi driver slowly got up. Sir! he asked, Did you? I looked at him guiltily, then looked away, and walked away fast, aski

19、ng myself, Did I help the poor man push his taxi?What had I been doing as the traffic jam took place? How had I helped deal with the problem? Did I help the poor man push his taxi? Id done my bit, with my mouth. But never had I moved to solve the problem. I was shocked with guilt as I heard him aski

20、ng, Sir! Did you?56. Why did a traffic jam happen on the road when the author was walking to the park?A. There was too much traffic in the street.B. Truck drivers attempted to go ahead of others.C. A taxi driver couldnt start his engine.D. A young man wasnt good at driving.57. The authors attitude t

21、oward the passenger is that of _.A. angerB. respect C. sympathy D. guilt58. Why did the author feel guilty?A. Because he blamed the driver wrongly.B. Because he didnt help the driver, either.C. Because he tried to help but failed in the end.D. Because he didnt persuade the passenger to help.59. From

22、 the incident, the author learnt a lesson that we should_.A. criticize those who dont helpB. hurt the self-respect of others no moreC. think more of those who are in needD. stop talking and start to helpBIs there a magic cutoff period when children become responsible for their own actions? Is there

23、a wonderful moment when parents can become spectators (audiences) in the lives of their children and shrug, “Its their life,” and feel nothing? When I was in my twenties, I stood in a hospital passage waiting for doctors to put a few stitches(缝线) in my sons head. I asked, “When do you stop worrying?

24、” The nurse said, “When they get out of the accident stage.” My mother just smiled faintly and said nothing. When I was in my thirties,I sat on a little chair in a classroom and heard how one of my children talked continually and disrupted the class. As if to read my mind, a teacher said. “Dont worr

25、y. They all go through this stage and then you can sit back, relax and enjoy them.” My mother just smiled faintly and said nothing. When I was in my forties, I spent a lifetime waiting for the phone to ring, the cars to come home, the front door to open. A friend said, “Theyre trying to find themsel

26、ves. Dont worry; in a few years, you can stop worrying. Theyll be adults.” My mother just smiled faintly and said nothing. By the time I was 50, I was sick and tired of being weak. I was still worrying over my children, but there was a new wrinkle. There was nothing I could do about it. My mother ju

27、st smiled faintly andsaid nothing. I continued to suffer from their failures, and be absorbed in their disappointments. My friends said that when my kids got married I could stop worrying and lead my own life. I wanted to believe that, but I was haunted(萦绕心头) by my mothers warm smile and her occasio

28、nal “You look pale. Are you all right? Call me the minute you get home. Are you depressed about something?” Can it be that parents are sentenced to a lifetime of worry? One of my children became quite anxious about me recently, saying, “Where were you? Ive been calling for three days, and no one ans

29、wered. I was worried.” I smiled a warm smile. 60. The author intends to tell us in the passage that_. A. parents long for a period when they no longer worry about their children B. there is no time when parents have no worry about their children C. its parents duty to worry about their children D. t

30、here should be a period when parentsdont have to worry about their children61. We can infer from the underlined sentence “My mother just smiled faintly and said nothing.” that _. A. her mother shared the same idea as the nurse B. her mother didnt agree with the nurse C. her mother thought the nurse

31、was lying D. her mother wouldnt express her opinion upon the matter62 The author mentioned her ages of twenties, thirties, forties and fifty in order to show_. A. the hard times she experiences in her life B. the different stages of her children C. the support she received from her mother D. she had

32、 been worrying about her children in her life63 What can we infer from the last sentence? A. The mother was happy that her child began to worry about her, too B. Finally the mother didnt have to worry about her children C. At last the mother could live her own life without worry. D. The mother succe

33、eded in turning her children into adults.64 Which of the following should be the best title? A Life B Parents C Worry D ChildrenCIt takes courage to stand up at work. Now more and more people are standing up when they are working on something important. Standing up is in fashion. Medical researchers

34、 have found that people who stand at work tend to be much healthier than those who sit. But I wasnt just looking for better health standing would also improve how I work and relax my body.In recent years, many office supply companies have begun to sell adjustable desks. These so-called sit / stand m

35、odels are equipped with an electric motor that lets them shift from chair height to person height at the push of a button. Unfortunately, sit / stand desks tend to be expensive, hard to find and not very easy to test in person.I discovered that when I worked standing up, my mind was clearer and new

36、ideas kept coming to me. I suspect that this is because when youre standing, you feel a bit unchained from your desk. If I got stuck on a word or sentence as I wrote it, I found myself shaking my arms, bouncing (跳) on my feet or stepping away from the desk for a bit things I couldnt do in a chair. O

37、ften, standing up seemed to relax my mind enough for me to get over creative barriers.Theres another thing about standing for a long time: I tend to get hungrier than I do when I sit on a chair. That feels like confirmation(证实) of the stand-up advocates belief that you burn more calories when you st

38、and than when you sit. For this reason alone, I m hoping that one day mass-market furniture companies can make many low-priced versions of sit / stand desks. We could all work with a bit more standing up.65. The author likes standing up while working because _.A. he wants to show that he has a lot o

39、f courageB. researchers say standing makes one healthier C. he intends to catch up the fashion trendD. he hopes to improve his work and relax himself66. It can be inferred from the text that _.A. adjustable desks are mass-produced nowB. adjustable desks are easy to operateC. cheaper adjustable desks

40、 will soon be availableD. adjustable desks can be tried out easily67. What is the main idea of the text?A. Standing up at work is a better choice.B. Standing up at work takes courage.C. Standing up at work burns more calories.D. Standing up at work will replace traditional sitting.DWith the Indian e

41、conomy predicted to grow by 7.5 percent this year, experts say it could be time for Western CEOs to learn some lessons from Indian CEOs. The key differences between Indian and Western bosses are:Social purposeOne of the most important things is that Indian leaders lead with a sense of social purpose

42、. Every leader in India gave a specific social purpose as being the goal of their business. Those purposes ranged from improving healthcare to getting cell phones to people who didnt have access to communication tools. Having a social purpose motivates workers.Invest in employeesIndian firms invest

43、an enormous amount in their employees training and development. IT firms typically offer 60 days of formal training for newly hired workers and they even spend months training experienced workers. A study said that Western firms have largely abandoned investing in employees, seeing it as a waste if

44、they quit. But Indian bosses believe that investing in employees ensures the quality of those who stay at the company.Take the long viewIndian bosses stress far less on shareholders than it is typical at Western business. As a result theyre more able to take a long-term view. Western companies cant

45、just ignore their shareholders, but their CEOs can do more to protect their -employees from short-term financial pressures, letting them get on with their jobs.Work from their strengthsWestern companies often think about strategy in terms of chasing customers or pursuing marketopportunities, but Ind

46、ian firms will more often start by identifying their strengths and customers needs, and then try to meet those needs.Act as a role modelBeing a personal role model for their employees is an amazing thing for a CEO. If Western bosses could think of themselves as role models, it would have a real impa

47、ct on their workers.68. Indian CEOs use their sense of social purpose to _.A. improve the workers healthcare systemB. provide cell phones to people in needC. motivate and encourage their employeesD. promote the development of communication systems69. Western firms have largely abandoned investing in

48、 employees training and development because _.A. it takes too long to complete the formal training of newly hired workersB. they often hire experienced workers who dont need much trainingC. they are afraid of the losses brought about by the resignation of employeesD. they dont care about the quality

49、 of the employees in their firms70. Which of the following is TRUE about Western bosses?A. They stress on workers more than shareholders.B. They always act as role models for employees.C. They are good at identifying their own strengths.D. They pay closer attention to market opportunities.第二节 （共5小题；

50、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。What is a yawn(哈欠) and why do people yawn? A yawn is often associated with a person being tired. 71 People yawn for many reasons including stress, boredom, emotion and overwork.Have you noticed that yawning seems to be contagious (会传染的)? If one pe

51、rson yawns, this appears to cause another person to yawn. Researchers have found that 40-60% of people who see a picture of someone yawning will yawn themselves. 72 Some people think that yawning is rude and suggests that you are bored or uninterested. Maybe a yawn is a signal to a group that its ti

52、me to go to sleep, or if someone yawns when theyre bored, it may be a sign to change the topic of conversation. 73 Animals of all types yawn. If you have a dog or cat, youve probably seen your pet yawn several times. Even some birds yawn such as cockatiel parrots, Adelie penguins and Emperor penguin

53、s.Some of the scientific explanations of why we yawn claim it is caused by physical needs. One likely explanation is that the yawning reflex happens when our blood needs more oxygen. The deep breath helps supply the levels of oxygen in our blood. 74 It is also thought that the same chemicals in our

54、brain that affect our moods and emotions cause us to yawn.Superstitions about yawning have been around for hundreds of years and can date back to the ancient Greeks. A common superstition says that a person must cover his or her mouth when yawning so that the soul does not escape through the mouth.

55、75 Today most people do not believe these superstitions and know that a yawn is a physical reflex.Did you yawn while reading this article?A. Yawning is not limited to humans.B. It will make you lose interest in your work.C. But this is not always the cause for a yawn.D. Even reading the word YAWN ca

56、n make people yawn.E. However, it doesnt mean that you need rest or relaxation.F. Other people believe that yawning is a sign that danger is near.G. Another common theory is that a yawn helps regulate our body temperature.第卷 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

57、以下作文。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。Mark Twain liked to play jokes in his friends. One day one of his friends lost his wallet and asked Mark pay the train fare for him. But I

58、havent got enough money to pay both your fare or mine, Mark said. Then he adds, We can get on the train first and when the conductor comes to check ticket, you hide under my seat. Late, however, when the conductor came to check tickets, Mark gave him two more tickets. Then he said in the loud voice,

59、 My friend is a strange man. When he travels on a train, he prefers to lying on the floor under the seat. Of course many passengers laughed at his poorly friend.第二节书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，宁夏某中学高中学生，今年暑假将前往澳大利亚参加主题为WATER FOR LIFE 的交流活动。请你以参访代表的身份，根据以下文字提示，用英语写一篇发言稿。注意：1根据图片的内容适当展开，以使行文连贯；2开头与结尾已写好，不计入总词数；3

60、文中不能出现考生的具体信息； 4词数：100左右参考词汇：全球水资源短缺 global water shortage; 全球水资源短缺原因全球变暖环境污染人口增加措施保护水资源使用新方法增加现有的水资源通过法律制止水污染号召所有人更好地利用生活用水Ladies and gentlemen,Good morning. Im Li Hua from Ningxia, China. Its my great honor to be here to say something about the global water shortage and ways of dealing with it. Th

61、ats all. Thank you.准考号 姓名_班级 学号_考场号 座位号 装 订 线贺兰一中2011-2012学年第一学期高三第三次月考试卷（英语）出卷人：王晓鸣 审卷人：马丽第卷 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。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

62、限一词。 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Mark Twain liked to play jokes in his friends. One day one of his friends lost his wallet and asked Mark pay the train fare for him. But I havent got enough money to pay both your fare or mine, Mark said. Then he adds, We can get on the train first and when the conducto

63、r comes to check ticket, you hide under my seat. Late, however, when the conductor came to check tickets, Mark gave him two more tickets. Then he said in the loud voice, My friend is a strange man. When he travels on a train, he prefers to lying on the floor under the seat. Of course many passengers

64、 laughed at his poorly friend.第二节书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，宁夏某中学高中学生，今年暑假将前往澳大利亚参加主题为WATER FOR LIFE 的交流活动。请你以参访代表的身份，根据以下文字提示，用英语写一篇发言稿。注意：1根据图片的内容适当展开，以使行文连贯；2开头与结尾已写好，不计入总词数；3文中不能出现考生的具体信息； 4词数：100左右参考词汇：全球水资源短缺 global water shortage; 全球水资源短缺原因全球变暖环境污染人口增加措施保护水资源使用新方法利用现有的水资源通过法律制止水污染号召所有人更好地利用生活用水Ladies and gentlemen,Good morning. Im Li Hua from Ningxia, China. Its my great honor to be here to say something about the global water shortage and ways of dealing with it.