内蒙古阿拉善左旗高级中学2018届高三英语第五次月考试题201807230143.doc

1、阿左旗高级中学 2018届高三第五次月考测试卷英 语第一部分 ：选择题 （共70分）一、 阅读理解:（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AIn the animal kingdom, weakness can bring about aggression in other animals. This sometimes happens with humans also. But I have found that my weakness brings out the kindness in people. I see it every day when people hold doors f

2、or me, pour cream into my coffee, or help me to put on my coat. And I have discovered that it makes them happy.From my wheelchair experience, I see the best in people, but sometimes I feel sad because those who appear independent miss the kindness I see daily. They dont get to see this soft side of

3、others often. We try every way to avoid showing our weakness, which includes a lot of pretending. But only when we stop pretending were brave or strong do we allow people to show the kindness thats in them.Last month, when I was driving home on a busy highway, I began to feel unwell and drove more s

4、lowly than usual. People behind me began to get impatient and angry, with some speeding up alongside me, horning (按喇叭) or even shouting at me. At the moment I decided to do something I had never done in twenty four years of driving. I put on the car flashlights and drove on at a really low speed.No

5、more angry shouts and no more horns!When I put on my flashlights, I was saying to other drivers, “I have a problem here. I am weak and doing the best I can.” And everyone understood. Several times, I saw drivers who wanted to pass. They couldnt get around me because of the stream of passing traffic.

6、 But instead of getting impatient and angry, they waited, knowing the driver in front of them was in some way weak.Sometimes situations call for us to act strong and brave even when we dont feel that way. But those are few and far between. More often, it would be better if we dont pretend we feel st

7、rong when we feel weak or pretend that we are brave when we are scared.21. The author has discovered that people will feel happy when _.A. they offer their help B. they receive others helpC. they feel others kindness D. they show their weakness22. The author feels sad sometimes because _.A. he has a

8、 soft heart B. he relies much on othersC. some people pretend to be kind D. some people fail to see the kindness in others23. What did the other drivers do when they saw the flashlights?A. They speed up to pass. B. They waited with patience.C. They tried their best to help. D. They put on their flas

9、hlights too.24. In this passage, the author advises us to _.A. handle problems by ourselves B. accept help from othersC. admit our weakness D. show our bravery25. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. A Wheelchair Experience. B. Weakness and Kindness.C. Weakness and Strength D.

10、 A Driving Experience B.The website FarmersOnly. com calls itself “an online dating and friendship finder. ” The idea started in the mind of a man, Jerry Miller in Ohio. He wondered how farmers could meet new people who understand the life of a farmer. Jerry Miller is not a farmer but he represents

11、a lot of farmers. As he tells it, the idea for the site was planted when a farmer told him one day that she was recently divorced and would like to date. But someone would invite her to meet for coffee at nine oclock at night, when she had to start her day at five the next morning. So, in 2005, Jerr

12、y Miller launched his website. You dont have to be a farmer to be on FarmersOnly. com. But you do have to have the good old-fashioned traditional values of Americas heartland. You also have to live in the United States or Canada to be a member of the site. ” Some services are free, but a full member

13、ship costs fifty dollars for a year. As of last week the site listed more than 58,000 members. Many of them are farmers in the United States. Others are students or workers involved in some way with agriculture. Jerry Miller tells us about thirty marriages in the last year have resulted from his web

14、site. Some farmers have also found love through a group, “Singles in Agriculture”, which was formed as a nonprofit organization in 1986. It organizes gatherings that usually end with a dance, but is not a dating service. The purpose is to support educational and social activities that offer people a

15、 chance for friendship. Its website, singlesinag.org, says there are more than l,000 members across the nation and as far away as France.26. Jerry Miller started FarmersO in order to_.A. help farmers B. support traditions C. understand farmers D. represent farmers27. What does the underlined sentenc

16、e in Paragraph 2 indicate?A. She dislikes city lifestyle. B. She prefers late night coffee.C. Country life isnt well understood. D. Its tiring to get up early.28. Which of the following is true of singlesinag.org?A. Its services are free. B. It provides dating services.C. Only farmers can become its

17、 members. D. Farmers in France cant benefit from it.29. The author of the text intends to_.A. advertise for the two websites B. introduce two websitesC. encourage social activities D. urge readers to help farmers30. It can be inferred from the text that_.A. all farmers desire marriage B. farmers are

18、 easy to meet new peopleC. more farmers get divorced in the USA D. the Internet helps improve farmers social lifeC.What is the nature of the scientific attitude, the attitude of the man or woman who studies and applies physics, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, medicine or any other science?

19、 We all know that science plays an important role in our societies. However, many people believe that our progress depends on two different aspects of science. The first aspect is the application of the machines, products and systems of knowledge that scientists and technologists develop.The second

20、is the application of the special methods of thought and actionthat scientists use in their work.What are these special methods of thinking and acting? First of all, it seems that a successful scientist is curious - he wants to find out how and why the universe works. He usually pays attention to pr

21、oblems which he notices have no satisfying explanation, andlooks for relationships even if the data available seem to be unconnected. Moreover,he thinks he can improve the existing conditions and enjoys trying to solve the problems which this involves. He is a good observer, accurate, patient and ob

22、jective and uses the facts he observes to the fullest. For example, trained observers obtain a very large amount of information about a star mainly from the accurate analysis of the simple lines that appear in a spectrum (光谱). He does not accept statements which are not based on the most complete ev

23、idence available. He rejects authority as the only basis for truth. Scientists always check statements and make experiments carefully and objectively.Furthermore,he does not readily accept his own idea, since he knows that man is the least reliable of scientific instruments and that a number of fact

24、ors tend to disturb objective investigation. Lastly,he is full of imaginationsince he often has to look for relationships in data which are not only complex but also frequently incomplete. He needs imaginationif he wants to guess how processes work and how events take place. These seem to be some of

25、 the ways in which a successful scientist or technologist thinks and acts.31. Many people believe that science helps society to progress through_ A. knowledge only. B. more than one aspect. C. technology only. D. the use of machines.32. Which of the following statements about a curious scientist is

26、TRUE?A. He doesnt find confidence and pleasure in work.B. He is interested in problems that are explained.C. He makes efforts to investigate potential connections.D. He looks for new ways of acting.33. According to the passage, a successful scientist would NOT_.A. easily believe in unchecked stateme

27、nts. B. easily criticize others research work. C. always use his imagination in work. D. always use evidence from observation.34. Which word can be used to describe the data that a good scientist uses?A. complete B. objective C. complicated D. accurate35. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. App

28、lication of technology. B. Progress in modem society. C. Scientists ways of thinking and acting. D. How to become a successful scientist. DWhat is your favorite color? Do you like yellow, orange, red? 36 . Do you prefer grays and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy, and you would rather follow t

29、han lead. You tend to be pessimist. At least, this is what psychologists tell us, and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of color preference, as well as the effect that colors have on human beings. 37 . If you happen to love brown, you did so, as soon as you open

30、ed your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly. 38 . A yellow room makes most people feel more cheerful and more relaxed than a dark green one; and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. 39 . A black bridge over the Thames River, near London, used to be the scene

31、of more suicides（自杀）than any other bridge in the area -until it was repainted green . The number of suicide attempts immediately fell sharply. Perhaps it would have fallen even more if the bridge had been done in pink or baby blue. 40 . It is an established fact that factory workers work better, har

32、der, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or grey. A. On the other hand, black is depressing. B. They tell us, among other facts, that we do not choose our favorite color as grow up-we are born with our preference.C. The rooms are painted in different col

33、ors as you like. D. If you do, you must be an optimist, a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. E. Light and bright colors make people not only happier but more active. F. Life is like a picture or a poem, full of different colors. G. Colors do influence our moods-there is

34、 no doubt about it. 二 : 完型填空: ( 共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分)I was having a bad week. Christmas was over and the weather was very cold. 41 was piling up. Every teacher seemed to 42 lots of homework. I walked home in the -18-degree cold, 43 overwhelmed（喘不过气来）and a little sorry for myself. Then I 44 him, a man

35、obviously 45 , pushing a shopping cart he no doubt “ 46 ” from a local supermarket. It probably held most of his earthly possessions, which 47 an old sleeping bag and a few bottles to be returned for a nickel （5分钱） 48 . He stood miserably, clapping his hands and stomping his feet, 49 this action wou

36、ld replace central heating.And then I 50 how close I was to home and 51 , eventually, I would be warm and safe. It made me 52 about how lucky I was that my primary focus was not warmth or 53 , but academics. So I thought, I have a lot to be 54 for.I began an alphabetic list of the things I should be

37、 thankful for, like April vacation, apple pie, and 55 leaves. My spirits 56 as I remembered barbecues, babies and birthdays. How glad I was 57 had chicken wings. As I slid my key into the door, I realized that I had only 58 the letter C. I felt warm and grateful. I told 59 the next overwhelming day,

38、 I would remember to begin 60 the letter D. 41. A. Schoolwork B. Housework C. Farm work D. Brain work 42. A. assign B. receive C. offer D. prepare43. A. to feel B. felt C. feeling D. fell44. A. watched B. found C. met D. noticed45. A. worthless B. careless C. homeless D. priceless 46. A. bought B. o

39、wed C. lent D. borrowed47. A. includes B. including C. to include D. included 48. A. every B. each C. per D. any49. A. as if B. even if C. what if D. only if50. A. reminded B. realized C. reflected D. recommended51. A. where B. when C. why D. how52. A. talk B. care C. think D. worry53. A. water B. f

40、ood C. money D. clothing54. A. thoughtful B. careful C. thankful D. helpful55. A. agreement B. autumn C. access D. attitude56. A. climbed B. broke C. flew D. rose57. A. having B. had C. to have D. to having58. A. arrived B. got C. reached D. approached59. A. myself B. himself C. me D. him60. A. from

41、 B. with C. to D. at第二部分：非选择题 （共50分）三 、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）One day, Nick invited his friends to supper. He was cooking some delicious food in the kitchen .Suddenly, he 61 (find) that he had run out of salt. So Nick called to his son, “ Go to the village and buy some salt, but pay a fair price f

42、or it: neither too much 62 too little.” His son looked surprised. “I can understand why I shouldnt pay too much, Father, but if I can pay less, 63 not save a bit of money?” “That would be a very 64 (reason) thing to do in a big city, but it could destroy a small village like ours,” Nick said. Nicks

43、guests, 65 had heard their conversation, asked why they should not buy sale more cheaply if they could. Nick replied, “The only reason a man would sell sale 66 a lower price would be because he was desperate for money. And anyone who took advantage of that situation would be showing a lack of respec

44、t 67 the sweat and struggle of the man who worked very hard to produce it.” “But such a small thing couldnt 68 (possible) destroy a village.” “In the beginning, there was only 69 very small amount of unfairness in the world, but everyone added a little , always 70 (think) that it was only small and

45、not very important , and look where we have ended up today.”四 、短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)Jack had gone to a university to study the history, but at the end of his first year, his history professors failed him in his examinations, and he was told why he would have to leave the university. But, his fath

46、er decided to see the professor to urge him to let Jack continue his studies the followed year. “Hes a good boy, if you let him pass this time, Im sure hell improve a lot next year and pass the examinations by the end of it.” said Jacks father. “No, no, thats quite impossible,” replied the professor

47、 immediate. “Last month I asked him when Napoleon had died. He didnt know!” “Please, sir, give him other chance,” said Jacks father. “You see, we didnt have any newspapers in our house, so none of us even know that Napoleon was ill.” 五、书面表达（满分25分）假定你是某中学的学生李华。请用英语给出版社的编辑写封信，表达你对现在使用的英语教科书的看法，内容主要包括：

48、1. 话题广泛； 2图片丰富；3有助于提高学习兴趣。建议: 适当降低词汇难度。注意：1 词数100左右；2 可以适当增加内容，使文章连贯；3 开头语和结尾已写好，不计入总词数。 第五次月考参考答案阅读 A 篇 ADBCB B 篇 ACABD C篇 BCACC D篇 DBGAE完型 AACDC DDBAB DCBCB DCCAB 语法填空 ：本文通过Nick叫儿子去买盐要给合理价格的故事说明，一定要公平对待他人，尊重努力工作的人的汗水和努力。 61. found 62. nor 63. why 64. reasonable 65. who 66. at 67. for 68. possibly

49、69. a 70. thinking 61. found 在主格人称代词he后应为谓语动词，由语境可知用一般过去时。 62. nor 构成并列连词neithernor。 63. why 因why not do sth (何不做某事)？是固定句式。 64. reasonable 在名词前作定语要用形容词。 65. who 引导非限制性定语从句，并在从句中作主语，先行词是人，故填who。 66. at 因名词a low price在句中不作主语、动词的宾语，应为介词的宾语；根据习惯搭配，用介词at。 67. for 固定搭配show respect for表示“尊重”。 68. possibly 修饰谓语动词作状语，用副词。 69. a 因a small amount of (少量的) 是固定搭配。 70. thinking 因everyone与think是主动关系，故用现在分词短语作added的伴随状语。 短文改错1.去掉the 2.professors改为professor 3. why改为that 4.But改为However 5.followed 改为 following 6.if 前加and 7.by 改为 at 8.immediate 改为 immediately 9. other 改为another 10. didnt 改为dont