内蒙古通辽市科左后旗甘旗卡第二高级中学2020届高三英语12月月考试题202001090356.doc

1、内蒙古通辽市科左后旗甘旗卡第二高级中学2020届高三英语12月月考试题本卷分第卷和第卷两部分。满分150分，考试时间100分钟第一部分 听力（略）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、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Chinese Language and Culture Summer Camp in ChinaShanghai is the city which will present you how modernization meets tradition, and h

2、ow western culture dances with eastern civilization. So it is a good idea for you to participate in the Chinese language and culture summer camp.Interactive Chinese LessonsOur Chinese courses focus on developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a well-balanced way, while each has i

3、ts own focus. The teaching materials we use, offering 12 levels of classes, are written specially for our program. For beginners, speaking and listening abilities will be stressed while for advanced level students, the course will develop in depth their skills on Chinese characters recognition, long

4、 paragraph reading and writings well as fluent conversations.Small-sized ClassesOur students come from all over the world, mostly between 11 and 17 years old, having different Chinese levels. They will accept level assessmenton the first day of the camp, and be placed into different groups according

5、 to their language fluency. In a small-class setting each student can receive individual attention from teachers and achieve best studying result.Traditional Culture CoursesWe provide various culture courses to help students to develop interest in traditional Chinese culture, which will benefit thei

6、r language learning. The culture courses include calligraphy, traditional brush painting, Chinese kung fu, tai chi and paper-cutting.Day CampDay camp is designed for participants who have a host family in Shanghai. Day camp runs from Monday to Sunday between 8: 30 and 17:00.Day camp package includes

7、: Chinese classes in the mornings LunchCulture courses, field trips and sports activities in the afternoonsOthers: Textbooks, studying materials, camp life souvenirsDay camp package NOT includes Accommodation Daily pick up and drop off Breakfast, dinnerThe field trip is optional.21. What is one of t

8、he summer camps features?A. Its teaching materials are regular and common textbooks.B. Every participant in the camp has to finish 12 levels of classes.C. Beginners attend the class stressing characters recognition.D. Students are placed in groups that meet their language fluency.22. The summer camp

9、s traditional culture courses dont include_. A. traditional brush paintingB. Chinese kung fuC. traditional Chinese cooking D. paper cutting23. Which of the following descriptions about the day camp is TRUE?A. Everyone who attends day camp will receive a camp life souvenir.B. Participants in day camp

10、 can have breakfast, lunch and supper there.C. The field trip is an activity that everyone is supposed to participate in.D. Day camp is designed for participants who live in the summer camp.BJimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has good heart, but always feared a

11、pplying for a new job.One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to the interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of the car. Obviou

12、sly there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview

13、. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. Its the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applications waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease(油腻物) on him after the car repair, but he did not h

14、ave much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewers office with disappointed look on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do y

15、ou really need to be interviewed?” Jimmys heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmys surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager

16、 of the company.“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know youd be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as

17、he landed himself a new job.24. Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?A. He wanted a higher position B. He was bored with his jobC. He was out of workD. He hoped to find a better boss25. What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?A. an old mans car broke downB. a wild man was pushing a carC. a terri

18、ble accident happenedD. A friends car had a flat tyre26. Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride?A. He was thankful to JimmyB. He needed a traveling companionC. He always helped people in needD. He was also to be interviewed27. How did jimmy feel on hearing the interviewers question?A. He was sorry f

19、or the other applicantsB. The interviewer was very rudeC. He regretted helping the old manD. There was no hope for him to get the jobC We already know that exercise is good for our bodies. Daily exercise fights the loss of muscle tone and flexibility that tends to increase slowly with age. And it tu

20、rns out that it has the same fountain-of-youth effects on our brains. Studies show that over time our minds also become less flexible and nimble. We lose the ability to process new information or switch between mental tasks quickly- and now we know why. A recent study examined nearly 100 individual

21、studies on exercise and brain function and discovered exercising an average of 52 hours over six months is “associated with improved cognitive(认知的)performance in older adults with and without cognitive damage”. The types of exercises that are beneficial include aerobics, strength-training and mind-b

22、ody.In previous studies, researchers from Japans University of Tsukuba wanted to explore this idea by looking at the effect of exercise on this weakening of the brain. They tested the oxygen ability of 60 Japanese men between the ages of 64 and 75 who did not show any signs of dementia or other ment

23、al illnesses. Next, they looked at the brain activity of each man as he completed a mental task. They found that the fitter a participant was, the less brain activity he used to complete the tasks when compared with his out-of-shape peers(同龄人).Although much research is focused on how exercise may be

24、nefit an aging brain, exercise offers brain health benefits at almost any age, and this includes children. A review of 14 studies show that more physically active schoolchildren do better academically. Exercise actually causes your brain to grow in size. So get moving and keep moving for best result

25、s.28. Which of the following best explains “nimble” underlined in paragraph 2? A. Intelligent B. Dull C. Traditional D. Simple29. What can we infer about the less-active peers among the participants?A. They had significant brain advantages. B. Their brains were younger than their ages.C. They didnt

26、have to attend health classes. D. Their cognitive performance would decline.30. How does the author support his idea?A. By making comparison. B. By analyzing study results. C. By describing the processes. D. By telling his own experience.31. Whats the main idea of the text?A. Exercise is beneficial

27、for young bodies. B. Exercise is especially good for the old.C. Exercise can benefit your brain health. D. Exercise may lower your risk of mental problems.DA robot called Bina48 has successfully taken a course in the philosophy of love at Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), in California.Accordin

28、g to course instructor William Barry, associate professor at NDNU, Bina48 is the worlds first socially advanced robot to complete a college course, a feat he described as “remarkable.” The robot took part in class discussions, gave a presentation with a student partner and participated in a debate w

29、ith students from another institution.Before becoming a student, Bina48 appeared as a guest speaker in Barry s classes for several years. One day when addressing Barrys class, Bina48 expressed a desire to go college, a desire that Barry and his students enthusiastically supported. Rather than enroll

30、 Bina48 in his Robot Ethics: Philosophy of Emerging Technologies course, Barry suggested that Bina48 should take his course Philosophy of Love instead. Love is a concept Bina48 doesnt understand，said Barry. Therefore the challenge would be for Barry and his students to teach Bina48 what love is.“Som

31、e interesting things happened in the class,” said Barry. He said that his students thought it would be straightforward to teach Bina48 about love, which, after all, is “fairly simple its a feeling,” said Barry. But the reality was different. Bina48 ended up learning “31 different versions of love,”

32、said Barry，highlighting some of the challenges humans may face when working artificial intelligence in future.Bina48 participated in class discussions via Skype and also took part in a class debate about love and conflict with students from West Point. Bina48s contribution to the debate was filmed a

33、nd posted on YouTube. It was judged that Bina48 and NDNU classmates were the winners of this debate.In the next decade, Barry hopes Bina48 might become complex enough to teach a class, though he says he foresees robots being used to better the teaching and learning experience, rather than replacing

34、instructors completely.32. What was Bina48s performance like in class?A. Extraordinary.B. Insignificant. C. Far-reaching.D. Unattractive.33. What does the underlined word “addressing” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Dealing with.B. Consulting with. C. Giving a speech to. D. Sending a letter to.34. W

35、hat can we learn from the passage?A. It was interesting for Bina48 to learn about love.B. It was quite tough for Bina48 to learn about love.C. Artificial intelligence may somehow be superior to man.D. Humans can launch a challenge to artificial intelligence.35. What does Barry think of the future de

36、velopment of Bina48?A. It will surely be able to serve as a teacher.B. It will be able to promote learning and teaching.C. It will completely take the place of instructors.D. It will be smart enough to control human beings.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。Students will

37、need to use all of their skills in order to understand the reading selections in Readers Choice.36 There selections provide practice on employing different reading skills to get the message of the writer. They also give students practice in four basic reading skills:skimming, scanning, reading for t

38、horough comprehension, and critical reading.ZSkimming involves reading quickly through a text to get an overall idea of its contents. This kind of rapid reading is suitable when you are trying to decide if careful reading is desirable or37Like skimming, scanning is also quick reading. However, in th

39、is case the search is more concentrated. 38 When you read to find a particular date, or number you are scanning.Reading for thorough comprehension is carefully reading in order to understand the total meaning of the passage. At this level of comprehension the reader is able to summarize the authors

40、ideas. 39Critical reading demands that a reader makes judgments about what he or she reads. This kind of reading requires posting and answering questions such as“ 40” “Do I share the authors point of view?” and “Am I convinced by the authors arguments and evidence?”A. To scan is to read quickly in o

41、rder to find out specific information.B. The book contains many types of selections on a wide variety of topics.C. Readers Choice is one of the most popular magazines in the world. D. but has not yet made a critical evaluation of those ideas.E. Does my own experience support that of the author?F. wh

42、en there is no time to read something carefully.G. Do I know about the author?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（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Sitting here, I go through my mums old journals, reading them very differently from the first time I found them.It

43、was a number of years ago, when I was twelve, I found _41_ just lying around her _42_ room. That day I read each line with growing _43_ and horror. I couldnt believe that woman who fed me as a baby and read me fairy tales had written this. I will never forget the first line I read: “They all want to

44、 take me away and _44_ me！”_45_ I thought of the other day, when she was _46_ around the house. I was sitting at the dining room table with my grandmother, working on a fivethousandpiece puzzle (拼图) that takes a _47_ to solve. Suddenly, the front door was violently thrown open. My mother ran in scre

45、aming at the top of her lungs.Then she ran into the room and shoved (推) our puzzle off the table, smashing it into the five thousand pieces we had _48_. It scared me. _49_， something was _50_ my mother.My _51_ ended then, when the doctor told me she had hallucinations (幻想症). I started to understand

46、that her illness wasnt something I could _52_. That was when I realized that other kids always _53_ she was different when they came over to play.I always wondered _54_ I could do but there is no solution. But dealing with my mother has given me a different outlook on life. I try not to _55_ my prob

47、lems. If my mum starts making strange remarks, I leave the room and call someone. Just _56_ is one of the best relax ways in the world. If theres no one to talk to, I _57_ the violin or some other hobbies to forget about things for a time.As I think about the past, I see that mum was _58_ an entire

48、life. Thankfully, I havent been. To me, each day is just one piece of the _59_， one piece among the thousands we spend our lives putting together, hoping it wont _60_.41A. themBthose Cit Dmyself42A. empty Bstrange Cclear Dmessy43A. joy Bastonishment Cdoubt Dhappiness44A. protect Bcomfort Ckill Dconf

49、irm45A. Yet BThen CHowever DThough46A. nervous Brelaxed Cangry Dsurprised47A. lifetime Bday Cminute Dmoment48A. prepared Bmade Cbegun with Dlooked for49A. Luckily BEven CStill DObviously50A. wrong with Bconnected with Ccautious about Dworried about51A. hard time Bchildhood Cbad luck Dmemories52A. fo

50、rgive Bmiss Cignore Dovercome53A. felt Bheard Choped Dexpected54A. where Bwhen Cwhich Dwhat55A. depend on Bface Cconcentrate on Dcalculate56A. waiting Btalking Csinging Dsmiling57A. buy Bplay Ctalk with Dturn to58A. devoted to Bcharged with Cled to Drobbed of59A. toy Bpuzzle Cpage Djournal60A. fall

51、apart Bcome up Ccome off Dfall over第卷第三部分英语知识运用第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Andrew was going for a sales job interview. He knew he had the _61_ (little) experience to get the job. In fact he wasnt even sure how hed got the interview. _62_ he did know was that he was ve

52、ry thankful for the opportunity given to him.Though the interview _63_ (go) well, it was impressed on him again that _64_ (compare) with the other candidates he didnt have the ability _65_ (get) the job. As he left the building, he gave the receptionist _66_envelope.Inside was a thankyou note for th

53、e man _67_ had just interviewed him, thanking him for his time and for the opportunity.That evening, Andrew got a call _68_(tell) him that hed got the job. His new employer knew _69_ (clear) that it wasnt Andrews qualifications that got him the job, but his thankyou note. If Andrew was able to be th

54、ankful at this stage, he would be able to build positive relationships with his _70_ (customer), which was exactly what the company was looking for. Being grateful won Andrew the job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。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

55、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()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。Lady and gentlemen,Welcome. Let me introduce my hometown to you. I hope you will enjoy the beautiful countryside with me as your guide.In first glance, my hometown is a very ordinary place

56、, which is not different from any another town. There are two thousand people living here, but very little shops or restaurants, so people have to go to the mall in the city. Why does travelers come from all over the country to visit our town then? Some of the scenery in this area ranks among best i

57、n the country. It is a place where you can see many tall maple trees, that wide roads run alongside farms, and where a big river flows with countless ducks on it. With such many beautiful things to see, my hometown appeals to many professional photographers.I think you will have a good time there.第二

58、节书面表达（25分）假如你是李华.你的英国笔友Peter在孔子课堂(the Confucius Academy)了解到了中国古典四大名著(Chinas four great classic novels)的知识并写信与你交流。作为一名古典文学爱好者，你读之后很高兴。回信给他，介绍你最爱的四大名著屮的某个人物(character)以及原因。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以增加适当的细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Peter,_Yours, Li Hua阅读理解21-23.DCA 24-27.CAAD28-31.ADBC32-35.DACB36-40. BFADE完形填空41-45.ADBCB

59、46-50.CACDA 51-55.BCADC56-60.BDDBA语法填空61least62What63went64compared65to get66an67who68telling69clearly70customers短文改错1.LadyLadies2.InAt3.anotherother4.littlefew5.orand6.doesdo7.best前面加the8.thatwhere9.suchso10.therehere Dear Peter,How are you doing? Thanks for sharing with me your experience of learn

60、ing Chinas four great classic novels and your personal understanding. There is no denying that so many fantastic characters have been created by ancient Chinese novelists. I am glad to tell you about my favorite character, Sun Wukong in Journey to the West.In the novel, Sun Wukong, also known as the

61、 Monkey King, is a monkey born from a stone who acquires supernatural powers through Taoist practices, from which he knows the 72 transformations, allowing him to transform into various animals and objects. That is the most important reason why I consider Sun as my favorite character.Classics open up a window to different worlds and different cultures. I do hope that Chinese classic literature helps you understand China better.