河南省周口中英文学校2016届高三英语上学期第一次考试试题.doc

1、周口中英文学校2015-2016学年度下期高三年级第一次月考英 语 试 题 第二部分 阅读理解（本大题共两节，每小题2分,共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（A,B,C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 AToday, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasnt easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didnt exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin

2、. Merlins work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer. One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the part

3、y came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room. Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roll

4、er skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin. On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller sk

5、ates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlins grand entrance for a long time! 21. The text is mainly about_.A. a strange man B. how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century C. an unusu

6、al party D. how roller skating began22. People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he_. A. often gave others surprises B. was full of imagination C. was a gifted musician D. invented the roller skates23. Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to_. A. arrive at the party sooner B. impress the pa

7、rty guestsC. test his invention D. show his skill in walking on wheels24. What is the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph? A. The roller skates needed further improvement. B. Merlin got himself into trouble. C. The party guests took Merlin for a fool. D. Merlin succeeded be

8、yond expectation.BThis March is a busy month in Shanghai. Theres a lot to do. Here are the highlights. Live MusicLate Night Jazz Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. Hes coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbies Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early ho

9、urs, so dont expect to get much sleep. This is Herbies third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.PLACE: The Jazz Club DATES: 1523 MarchPRICE: ￥80,120 TIME: 10:00p.m. till late!TEL: 6466-8736Scottish DancingTake your partners and get ready to dance till you are

10、 tired. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn.Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.PLACE: Jack Steins DATES: every MondayPRICE: ￥60 including one drink TIME: 7:0010:00 p.m.TEL: 6402-1877ExhibitionsShanghai MuseumThere are 12

11、0,000 pieces on show here. Your can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. Its always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than youve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!PLACE: Shangh

12、ai Museum PRICE: ￥30(￥15 for students )TEL: 6888-6888 DATES: daily TIME: MondayFriday 9:00a.m. 5:00p.m. , Weekends 9:00a.m. 9:00p.m.Dining Sushi chef in townSushi(寿司) is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, its become an art form. The most famous Sushi artist is Yuki Kamura. Shes also one of th

13、e few female chefs in Japan. Shell be at Sushi Scene all of this month.PLACE: Sushi Scene in the Shanghai Hotel DATES: all monthPRICE: ￥200 TIME: lunchtimeTEL: 6690-3211For a full listing of events, see our website.25.Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8:00p.m. on Saturday, which one can

14、 you choose?A. Exhibitions Shanghai Museum B. Scottish dancingC. Live MusicLate Night Jazz D. DiningSushi chef in town26. Which of the following is true according to the advertisements? A. Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out . B. The performance given by the Ameri

15、can jazz band wont last long . C. Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food. D. It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.27. From the text we may learn that Kamura is _. A. a cook B. a waitress C. an musician D. an artist COn a s

16、unny day last August, Tim heard some shouting. Looking out to the sea carefully, he saw a couple of kids in a rowboat were being pulled out to sea. Two 12yearold boys, Christian and Jack, rowed out a boat to search for a football. Once theyd rowed beyond the calm waters, a beach umbrella tied to the

17、 boat caught the wind and pulled the boat into the open water. The pair panicked and tried to row back to shore. But they were no match for it and the boat was out of control. Tim knew it would soon be swallowed by the waves. “Everything went quiet in my head，”Tim recalled (回忆)“I was trying to figur

18、e out how to swim to the boys in a straight line.” Tim took off his clothes and jumped into the water. Every 500 yards or so, he raised his head to judge his progress. “At one point, I considered turning back，” he says.“ I wondered if I was putting my life at risk.” After 30 minutes of struggling, h

19、e was close enough to yell to the boys, “Take down the umbrella！”Christian made much effort to take down the umbrella. Then Tim was able to catch up and climb aboard the boat. He took over rowing, but the waves were almost too strong for him. “Lets aim for the pier (码头)，” Jack said. Tim turned the b

20、oat toward it. Soon afterward, waves crashed over the boat, and it began to sink. “Can you guys swim？” he cried. “A little bit，” the boys said. Once they were in the water, Tim decided it would be safer and faster for him to pull the boys toward the pier. Christian and Jack were wearing life jackets

21、 and floated on their backs. Tim swam toward land as water washed over the boys faces. “Are we almost there？” They asked again and again. “Yes，” Tim told them each time. After 30 minutes, they reached the pier.28Why did the two boys go to the sea?Ato go boat rowing.Bto get back their football.Cto sw

22、im in the open water.Dto test the umbrella as a sail.29What does “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?Athe beach.Bthe water. Cthe boat. Dthe wind.30Why did Tim raise his head regularly?Ato take in enough fresh air.Bto consider turning back or not.Cto check his distance from the boys.Dto ask the boys to take

23、 down the umbrella.31How did the two boys finally reach the pier?AThey were dragged to the pier by Tim.BThey swam to the pier all by themselves.CThey were washed to the pier by the waves.DThey were carried to the pier by Tim on his back.DPeople believed for a long time that the heart was the center

24、of a persons emotions. That is why the word heart is used in so many expressions about emotional situations.One such expression is to lose your heart to someone. When that happens, you have fallen in love. But if the person who won your heart does not love you, then you are sure to have a broken hea

25、rt. In your pain and sadness, you may decide that the person you loved is hard-hearted, and in fact, has a heart of stone.You may decide to pour out your heart to a friend. Telling someone about your personal problems can often make you feel better.If your friend does not seem to understand how pain

26、ful your broken heart is, you may ask her to have a heart. You are asking your friend to show some sympathy for your situation. Your friend has her heart in the right place if she says she is sorry, and shows great concern for how you feel.Your friend may, however, warn you not to wear your heart on

27、 your sleeve. In other words, do not let everyone see how lovesick you are. When your heart is on your sleeve you are showing your deepest emotions.If your friend says my heart bleeds for you, she means the opposite. She is a cold-hearted person who does not really care about your situation.In the e

28、ver-popular motion picture, The Wizard of Oz,（绿野仙踪） the Tin Man seeks a heart. He wanted to feel the emotion of love, and was seeking help from the powerful Wizard of Oz to find a heart.The Cowardly Lion, in the same movie, did “have a heart”. But he lacked courage and wanted to ask the Wizard of Oz

29、 to give him some. You could say that the cowardly lion was chicken-hearted. That is another way of describing someone who is not very brave. A chicken is not noted for its bravery. Thus, someone who is chicken-hearted does not have much courage.When you are frightened or concerned, your heart is in

30、 your mouth. You might say, for example, that your heart was in your mouth when you asked a bank to lend you some money to pay for a new house. 32What is the main idea of the passage?AThe heart was the center of a persons emotions.BThere are many expressions about heart and what do they mean.CWe sho

31、uld learn some expressions about “heart”.DIt is important to learn some expressions about “heart”33How many expressions about “Heart” are mentioned in the passage?A.10 B.8 C.9 D.1134If you hear one of your family members is hurt in a traffic accident, you will feel _.A.heart is in your mouth. B.have

32、 your heart in the right place C. wear your heart on your sleeve D.lose your heart35Why did the writer mentionThe Wizard of Oz,in the passage?A.To show that it is ever popular.B.To introduce a film to the readersC.To give some more examples about the phrases.D.To show that the Tin Man is not brave.第

33、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。Stress is a normal part of life and usually comes from everyday occurrences. _36_Try physical activityWhen you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity._37_38_You should make every eff

34、ort to eat well and get enough rest. If you easily get angry and cant sleep well enough，or if youre not eating properly，it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations.If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping，you should consult a doctor.Make time for yourselfSchedule time for

35、 both work and entertainment.Dont forget，play can be just as important to your overall wellbeing as work._39_Go windowshopping or work on a hobby.Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy.Make a list of things to doStress can result from disorganization and a feeling tha

36、t “theres so much to do，and not enough time”Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result，you may not achieve anything._40_Set out to do the most important task first.A. If you feel stress is hard to control, seek professional help.B. Competing with others, whethe

37、r in accomplishments, appearance, or possessions, is an avoidable source of stressC. Here are some ways you can deal with everyday sources of stress.D. Instead，make a list of everything you have to do, and then do one thing at a time.E. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have

38、 fun.F. Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.G. Take care of yourself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, 选择出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Last year I went to America and stayed there with an America

39、n family for two months.As is said, “The best house is in America, the best wife is in Japan, and the best food is in China.” So I 41 pride and pleasure in “the best food” I 42 for my American family. Each day, regardless of my poor skill of cooking, I would do something in a _43_way: changing the d

40、ishes color, the meats type or the soups style. Thus, my American friends could discover the 44 of eating Chinese food. Because of my “ 45 ” job, I was often rewarded by their 46 of thanks such as “very delicious”, “excellent”, etc. 47 something funny happened yesterday when I cooked Sichuan style f

41、ish for dinner. I was 48 with my work.When the whole family sat round the table, they first looked 49 at the fish, then looked at me. “Why do all the fish only have their 50 ?” they asked, “Its terrible!” 51 or terrible? I cant understand. But I do know that fish heads are delicious. The head is the

42、 52 part of fish; in 53 only the important guest can have the 54 of enjoying it.Another 55 thing is :the American friends often said to me “ 56 ” as they 57 home fruits or other things. According to Chinese tradition I would simply smile in answer to their kindness_58_actually helping myself to any

43、of the food. 59 , I said “helping yourself” to them whenever I brought home fruits. Dear me! No matter how much or how often I brought home food, as long as it was nice to their taste, they 60 hesitated to use their hands to “help themselves” until all was finished.41A. shared B. took C. held D. had

44、42A. left B. cooked C. fetched D. bought43A. simple B. same C. new D. magic44A. Joy B. importance C. trouble D. way45A. new B. daily C. good D. hard 46A. smile B. flowers C. Expressions D. talk 47A. However B. So C. But D. And48A. pleased B. surprised C. strict D. proud49A. worriedly B. surprisedly

45、C. excitedly D. happily50A. Skins B. heads C. tails D. bones51A. Particular B. Bad C. Beautiful D. Comfortable 52A. best B. biggest C. dearest D. lightest53A. China B. the West C. USA D. the East54A. ability B. safety C. honor D. chance 55A. enjoyable B. exciting C . common D. interesting 56A. dear

46、me B. help yourself C. excuse me D. enjoy yourself57A. collected B. wanted C. brought D. bought 58A. and B. without C. but D. not59A. Above all B . In return C. After all D. At last60A. always B. never C. often D. Usually第卷第二节 （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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。请将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试

47、卷上无效。We may find ourselves in many situations, where we discover or learn something that matters for us. But somehow, it really makes no_61_(different). So what can be done？_62_(benefit) from each experience in a learning environment, you need to answer these 3 questions：What have I learnt or discov

48、ered? Most of us_63_(easy) answer this question. We just list_64_learning points that matter to us. At this stage we are rarely sure of why，_65_we simply dont express it.So what does it mean to me? This question _66_(help) us to express how important the learning points are and why_67_are important.

49、And now what do I do with this? This last question is the_68_important because this is the one that helps us to use the learning. It turns the theory into practice._69_doing so, youll surprise yourself how much these simple questions change the way you learn greatly. Over the coming weeks and months

50、, youll notice how much you immediately apply _70_youve learnt and also how much it opens up your perceptions(洞察力) of everyday life.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)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（）画掉。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

51、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。 Dear editor,Im sorry to occupy your precious time, and I really want to tell you anything about the problem of some people keeping too many pets nowadays. I take the problem more and more seriously for the following reason. First of all, as it is known to p

52、eople, pets make so much noise that trouble residents a lot. Whats more, it is widely accepted that animal waste pollutes the environment, where makes people quite uncomfortable. Many owners like taking their pets to public place where they may frighten children or even bite people. The mostly impor

53、tant is that pets can spread some diseases and this has attracted much attention. Take all these factors into consideration, I sincerely hope that I can get help from you and expect the media do something for this.Yours truly,Wang Lin第二节书面表达 （满分25分） 中国人出国旅游的不文明行为越来越受到广泛关注。请以表格中所列举的事实为依据，写一则英语短文，谈谈自己

54、的看法。 不文明行为 你的看法 在公共场所： 随地吐痰 乱丢垃圾 大声喧哗 注意言谈举止 爱护环境 维护中国人的形象 注意：1. 文章必须包括表格中的提示内容，可以增加细节使行文连贯；2. 词数100左右；3. 开头已经给出，不计入总词数；4. 参考词汇：乱丢 (垃圾) litter；吐痰 spit；形象 image；声誉 reputation As more and more Chinese go traveling abroad, reports about their bad manners flood in. _ 高三英语第一次月考参 考 答 案阅读 21-24 DBBD 25-27

55、ADA 28-31 BDCA 32-35 BDAC 36-40 CFGED一、 完形 BBCAC CCABB CAACD BCBBB 二、 语法填空61. difference 62.To benefit 63.easily, 64. the, 65. or, 66. helps, 67. they, 68. most, 69. By , 70. what 三、 短文改错 1.andbut 2.anythingsomething 3.reasonreasons 4.去掉it 5.trouble后加s 6. where改为which 7.place改为places 8.mostly 改为most

56、 9. Take改为Taking 10. the media后加to 或will四、 作文参考范文 As more and more Chinese go travelling abroad, reports about their bad manners flood in. Many overseasChinese are embarrassed when foreigners ask them if all Chinese shout loudly, litter or spit everywhere. The poor behaviors of some Chinese have don

57、e great harm to our good reputation. Since China has become an important part of the global village, we really need to understand and respect foreigncultures, so as to get along well when travelling abroad. So before you start your next overseas trip,remember to learn about the culture and people there and mind our behaviors in public places, which aims to improve Chinas image in foreignerseyes. Whats more, wherever you go you need to protect the environment. Only in this way, can we win respect for ourselves and our country. (119词）