河南省周口中英文学校2016届高三英语上学期8月月考试题.doc

1、河南周口中英文学校15-16高三上期8月月考英 语 试 题 第卷（选择题 共100分）第一部分： 听力（共两节，满分30分）(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，共30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。AChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all

2、 black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, Ive found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors-silver, green, red

3、, blue, yellow, whatever you want.Its fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I

4、decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didnt want to ge

5、t hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. Th

6、e air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.21. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today? A. Because they are traditional and safe.B. Because they are conven

7、ient and inexpensive.C. Because they are colorful and available.D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.22. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _.A. to ride it for funB. to use it for transportC. to experience local skillsD. to improve his riding skills23. How did the a

8、uthor feel about his street crossing?A. It was boring. B. It was difficult. C. It was lively.D. It was wonderful.24. Which of the following best describes the authors biking experience?A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.C. The author

9、 was praised by the other bikers.D. The author took great pleasure in biking. BThe new high-speed railway line between Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur(维吾尔族) self-governing region, and Lanzhou, capital of Gansu province, has cut train travel time by half to less than 12 hours. The dramatic impr

10、ovement will benefit many families planning reunions for the Spring Festival. “For the first time, I feel home is not that far away after all,” said Liang Shaofu as he boarded a high-speed train in Urumqi with six members of his family. The 35-year-old left Lanzhou to set up a dry fruit business in

11、Xinjiang eight years ago, and he has now settled in Urumqi. “We normally drive home for the Spring Festival to avoid the difficulties of buying seven train tickets for the whole family during the peak season,” Liang said. “Driving can be very tiring and dangerous sometimes, so one year we even decid

12、ed not to go back to Lanzhou simply to avoid the trip.” More than 600,000 passengers traveled on the line during its first month, and the Urumqi Railway Bureau said the introduction of high-speed services will ease transport pressure during the Spring Festival peak season. The existing usual railway

13、 line could no longer support Xinjiangs development. All passenger trains will gradually shift to the new line, leaving the old ones to be used for goods. As a result, Xinjiangs annual goods ability could reach 200 million metric tons(公吨) from the current 70 million. The line passes through areas th

14、at experience high winds, and it also crosses parts of the deserted Qinghai-Tibet Plateau（高原） and the bone-dry sands of the Gobi Desert. The project could help China to promote its high-speed railway technology abroad, said Ma Xizhang, director of the Lanzhou-Xinjiang railway projects management dep

15、artment in Xinjiang. 25. How long did it take to go from Urumqi to Lanzhou by the usual train before? A. About 24 hours.B. About 6 hours. C. About 18 hours. D. about 12 hours.26. Whats the main advantage of the new high-speed railway?A. It takes more time to go to Urumqi to Lanzhou.B. It will be mor

16、e convenient for people all over the country to Xinjiang.C. All the people in Lanzhou can return home on festivals.D. It helps to improve Xinjiangs development. 27. From the passage we can learn _. A. Xinjiangs annual goods ability can increase nearly four timesB. the new railway technology may help

17、 more railway lines to be built abroadC. the high-speed railway lines cant be built across the bone-dry sandsD. the old railway lines can only carry goods now28. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. The new high-speed railway line is good for all people to go home. B. The new

18、high-speed railway line benefits businessmen to carry goods.C. Taking the new train is safer than driving home from Urumqi to Lanzhou.D. Businessmen seldom went home for the Spring Festival before.CGlastonbury Festival:Time and place: 22nd26th June, Pilton, Somerse. Recognized as the best summer fes

19、tival season, Glastonbury is one of the biggest and oldest festivals in the UK. Last years 40th anniversary was their best ever, even though the supergroup U2 canceled last minute because of Bono injuring his back.Latitude Festival:Time and place:14th17th July, Henham Park, Suffolk. Now in its sixth

20、 year, this festival is the choice for more families. It is providing visitors with a range of entertainment to accompany the music, including comedy, show, theatre and literature.Shrewsbury Folk Festival:Time and place: 26th29th August, West Mids Show Ground, Shrewsbury. Announced as one of the bes

21、t folk festivals in the UK, this festival is only in its sixth year. It takes place over the 4 days of the August bank holiday weekend, and moved to Shrewsbury in 2006. Download Festival:Time and place: 10th and 12th, June, Donington Park Derby. It is a three-day rock music festival held every year.

22、 The name Download was chosen for the festival for two reasons. Downloading was a dirty work in the music industry at the time because of file sharing and rock is seen as a rebellious (反叛) type of music.29. Which festival is one of the oldest festivals in the UK? A. Download FestivalB. Latitude Fest

23、ival C. Shrewsbury Folk FestivalD. Glastonbury Festival30. When and where is the rock music festival held? A. 22nd26th June, Pilton, SomerseB. 26th29th August, West Mids Show Ground C. 10th and 12th, June, Donington Park DerbyD. 14th17th July, Henham Park, Suffolk31. What is special about Latitude F

24、estival? A. It is one of the best folk festivals in the UK. B. It has a long history and is held every year. C. It is the best summer festival in the UK. D. It is attractive and joyful for many families.D In America, parents tend to encourage their children to develop their potential (潜能) to the ful

25、lest extent. Fathers and mothers frequently teach their children both ambition and the confidence necessary to work toward their goals. American parents are always active in concentrating on what their kids can do, not what they cant. As a result, millions of American boys and girls grow up hoping t

26、o become actors and athletes, diplomats and doctors. Many of them even want to become president. American parents often encourage their children to become involved in extra activities of all types at school, such as student government, sports and music. They believe that only through taking part in

27、these activities can their children become mature young adults. As we all know, schoolwork is important. But parents should realize that the social skills their children learn form natural conversations with each other are as important as schoolwork and the skills they will need in the future work.

28、Whats more important in their work is that their children should have a sound knowledge of physics or the ability to communicate effectively. As a rule, Chinese parents dont educate their children about the same kind of ambition and confidence as Americans do, nor do they encourage the same level of

29、 participation in extra activities. Children are typically advised to study hard and pass exams. They have to spend a lot of time in doing much schoolwork every day. It is a great waste of time to do so.Now more and more Chinese parents have recognized that they should pay attention to developing th

30、e potential of their children. I hope that leaders in Chinese educational circles should take some measures to develop the potential of their children. I am very confident about it. 32. From the passage, we know the American parents pay much more attention to _. A. the social skills than Chinese par

31、ents B. their childrens studying hard and well C. what their children want but they cant D. extra activities than schoolwork33. According to the passage, Chinese parents _. A. know more than American parents to educate their children B. owning ambition and confidence is necessary and important C. pa

32、y much more attention to their childrens fine future D. dont encourage their children to participate in extra activities34. From the passage, we can infer _. A. American children are brave and adventurous B. American children are more active in their studies C. Chinese children have the ability to c

33、ommunicate effectively D. Something should be done to develop the potential of the children in China35. Whats the writers attitude towards Chinese education reform? A. Neutral. B. Indifferent. C. Positive. D. Negative.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。ForgivenessTo forgiv

34、e is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stre

35、ss and more hopefulness, according to a recent research._36_ Try the following steps:Calm yourself. _37_ You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love.Dont wait for an apology. Many times the person who hurt you does

36、 not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just dont see things the same way. _38_ Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.Take the control away from your offender(冒犯者). Rethinking about your hurt gives powe

37、r to the person who causes you pain. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you._39_ If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to you

38、rself from your offenders point of view.Dont forget to forgive yourself. _40_ But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you dont do it.A. Why should you forgive?B. How should you start to forgive?C. Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.D. Try to see things from your offenders angle.E. For some

39、people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.F. To make your anger die away, try a simple stress-management technique.G. If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.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，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

40、I used to be a very self-centered person, but in the past two years I have really changed. I have started to think about other people 41 I think about myself. I am happy that I am becoming a 42 person. I think my 43 started when I was at Palomar College. At first, I just wanted to get my 44 and be l

41、eft alone. I thought I was smarter than everyone else, so I hardly ever 45 to anyone in my classes. By the end of my first semester, I was really 46 . It seemed as if everyone but me had made friends and was having fun. So I tried a(n) 47 . I started asking people around me how they were doing, and

42、if they were having trouble I 48 to help. That was really a big 49 for me. By the end of the year, I had several new friends, and two of 50 are still my best friends today. A bigger cause of my new 51 , however, came when I took a part-time job at a Vista Nursing Home. One old lady there who had Alz

43、heimers disease became my 52 . Every time I came into her room, she was so 53 because she thought I was her daughter. Her real daughter never 54 her, so I took her place. She let me 55 that making others feel good made me feel good, too. When she died, I was 56 , but I was very grateful to her. I th

44、ink I am a much 57 person today than I used to be, and I hope I will not 58 these experiences. They have 59 me to care about other people more than about myself. I 60 who I am today, and I could not say that a few years ago. 41. A. since B. before C. or D. unless42. A. famousB. simpleC. different D.

45、 skilled 43. A. education B. careerC. tourD. change44. A. balanceC. homeworkC. degreeD. interest 45. A. talked B. wrote C. lied D. reported 46. A. carefulB. lonelyC. curiousD. guilty 47. A. argument B. game C. experiment D. defence 48. A. dared B. offered C. hesitated D. happened 49. A. dream B. pro

46、blemC. duty D. step 50. A. usB. which C. them D. whom51. A. attitude B. hobbyC. hope D. luck 52. A. friendB. partnerC. guide D. guest 53. A. politeB. happy C. strange D. confident 54. A. bothered B. answered C. visited D. trusted 55. A. explainB. guessC. declareD. see56. A. homelessB. heartbrokenC.

47、bad-tempered D. hopeless 57. A. quieterB. busier C. better D. richer58. A. forget B. faceC. improve D. analyze 59. A. forced B. preferred C. ordered D. taught60. A. missB. like C. wonder D. expect 第II卷（非选择题 共50分）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。New books and

48、old ones arrived at the British Museum a hundred years ago, and more people came 61 (read) them. The old reading rooms were 62 (crowd). The air was bad and readers got terrible headaches. The librarian, Panizzi, wanted poor students, as 63 as rich men, to be able to learn. He got a free copy of ever

49、y new book for the British Museum. Soon, there were three rows 64 books on every shelf and hundreds of books on the floor. Something cheerful happened. Panizzi 65 (he) designed the famous round Reading Room, with a beautiful high roof and forty kilometers of 66 (bookshelf). Some of the equipment was

50、 unusual. Cool air came up through small holes in the tables. Hot air in tubes under the floor kept readers feet warm. When the new Reading Room opened, there was a party with drinks 67 a large breakfast on the desks. You can imagine 68 wonderful the new Reading Room is! Since then, many famous men

51、69 (write) there. And the readers can enjoy all kinds of books 70 ( comfortable) in the new Reading Room. 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）下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。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）

52、不计分。Last weekend we go mountain climbing. Even the heavy rain in the morning could not prevent us going. Set off very early, we went along an extreme narrow road, all in high spirits. On every side of the road was green fields and some farm houses. We could hear the sound of the rain and our footste

53、ps mixing with our laughter. At noon we reached the top of the mountain. That surprised us most there was the beauty of scenes. After having short rest there and sharing with the food we had brought, we started going down. It rained even harder. We were wet to the skin, and we still sang and laughed

54、 happily.第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假设你是高三某班班长李华，为使学生顺利完成高考，你班决定以考前指导为主题开一次主题班会，请你以How to do well in the college entrance examination为题目，根据以下提示撰写一篇发言稿。 1考前一晚要睡好觉，当天吃好早餐。 2考试时避免紧张，恐慌。 3相信自己已经对知识复习得很好。 4尽力发挥出自己的最好水平即可，正确看待考试结果。 注意：1词数100左右；开头已为你写好，但不计入总词数。 2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear friends,As we all know, the colleg

55、e entrance examination is around the corner and can be very stressful. _2015-2016学年高三上期第一次月考英语参考答案阅读理解 21-24 BCBD 25-28 ADBC 29-31DCD 32-35 ADDC 36-40 BFGDE完形填空 41-45 BCDCA 46-50 BCBDC 51-55 AABCD 56-60 BCADB语法填空【文章解读】本文是大不列颠博物馆开放阅览室的传记故事。61. to read 62crowded 63. well 64.of 65. himself 66. bookshel

56、ves 67.and 68. How 69.have written fortably短文改错go-went. 2. setsetting , 3. extremely, 4. every-either/each, 5.was-were, 6. mixed, 7. that-what, 8 . having后加a. 9.share后去with, 10. andbut.书面表达 （满分 25分）Dear friends, As we all know, the college entrance examination is around the corner and can be very st

57、ressful. In order that we can do well in the exam, I think the following tips may help you. First of all, its important to get a good nights sleep before the exam, and eat a healthy breakfast on that day. Getting enough sleep will make you concentrate on your exam. Secondly, try to avoid nervousness and panic. It also makes sense to believe yourself that youve gained the knowledge and that its all in your head for use. Last but not least, I think we should take a right attitude to the exam. Just try our best to do what we can do in the examination. Thank you.