河南省洛阳市新安县第一高级中学2018届高三英语月考试题201808290442.doc

1、河南省洛阳市新安县第一高级中学2018届高三英语月考试题第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第节（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。A Flights often mean risky security, long layovers and unexpected delays, which can sometimes make for unpleasant travel experiences. Still, your airport journey doesnt always have to

2、be terrible. Here are some cool airports that will make you forget about all your travel baggage: Hamad International Airport, Qatar This $16-billion airport screams luxury. It features a 25-metre-long swimming pool. The airport is also equipped with quiet rooms, ideal for passengers seeking a pre-f

3、light snooze. There is a giant dinosaur robot and a 23-foot-tall Urs Fischer sculpture of a yellow teddy bear. Changi Airport, Singapore If you didnt get enough shopping done during your trip, then Changi Airport is the perfect place for you. There are over 300 retail stores available and two movies

4、 theatres free of charge for you to take advantage of. Theres also a fascinating butterfly garden. Here, you can find a rainforest-themed garden with about 1,000 butterflies surrounded by flowering plants and a six-metre grotto waterfall. Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Have you ever wond

5、ered what its like to fly a plane? If you have, then head over to the Aviation Discovery Centre and hop on the plane cabin simulator. This ride allows passengers to see what its like to actually fly a plane. Pretty cool if youre about to board a real flight in a couple of hours. This airport is also

6、 home to an 1MAX theatre and an indoor, multimedia golf course. Helsinki Airport, Finland If you have an appreciation for art, then youll love your layover in Helsinki. Its the MoMa of airports, complete with a 24-hour art gallery and aviation museum. There are paintings and art installations all ov

7、er the building. Passengers can also relax between flights in a sleeping pod, an ergonomic seat/bed complete with a pull-up cover to keep out light and noise, storageyoure your carry-on under the seat, and a power outlet for your phone or laptop.21. At Changi Airport, Singapore, passengers have a ch

8、ance to _. A. watch a movie with butterflies around them B. make purchases free of charge in the retail stores C. enjoy the beauty or a waterfall D. take photos with a yellow teddy bear22. lf you would like to fly a plane, which airport do you like most? A. Hamad International Airport, Qatar. B. Cha

9、ngi Airport, Singapore. C. Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong. D. Helsinki Airport, Finland.23. According to the passage, whats the similarity between Hamad International Airport and Helsinki Airport? A. Their quiet space for rest. B. Their luxurious decoration style. C. Their rich artistic

10、atmosphere. D. Their high-tech equipment.BIn a foreign country, a man visited a local restaurant. He didnt speak their language. He ordered something indecipherable off the menu. When the waiter brought him a plate of delicious looking fried noodles, he smiled and made an OK sign at the waiter with

11、his thumb and forefinger linked in a circle. Looking angry, the waiter then picked up the dish and thrown it to his lap. What he did wrong, he wondered. Well, nothing is quite as it seems when it comes to using hand gesture in another country. Gestures have been used to replace words in many countri

12、es, and they are often specific to a given culture. Gesture may mean something complimentary in one culture, but is highly offensive in another. The gesture “thumb-up” is commonly misinterpreted. In English, it is popularly known as thumbs up, despite the fact that the action is commonly performed w

13、ith only one hand. English-speaking Caucasians use it to signal OK, which is the same meaning as O.K. ring gesture. The two can in fact be used almost interchangeably. Avoid using this gesture in Southern Sardina or Northern Greece unless you want to invite a fight. While American, British and Austr

14、alian would use the thumb up to signal hitch-hiking to the drivers, this message will not encourage a Greek driver or motorist to stop to give them a ride. There are no right or wrong signals, only cultural differences. Lack of cultural understanding will lead to disharmony among people from differe

15、nt cultures. When we know what to look for, such encounters with other cultures are actually very interesting, fascinating and fun. It is certainly a great topic to discuss over a cup of coffee and cakes.24. What did the man in the first paragraph do wrong?A. He misunderstood the waiter. B. He didnt

16、 realize cultural differences. C. He ordered something off the menu. D. He made the signal in a rude way.25. What does the underlined word in the second paragraph mean? A. Full of admiration. B. Full of aggression. C. Full of complexity. D. Full of certainty.26. What will happen if you make a thumb

17、up toward a man in Northern Greece? A. He will stop to give you a lift. B. He will get annoyed and fight against you. C. He will ask you to give him a lift. D. He will make the same signal toward you.27. Whats the purpose of the passage? A. To explain the meaning of different gestures. B. To tell st

18、ories about different cultures. C. To advise us to have an understanding of cultural differences. D. To persuade people from different countries live in harmony.CIn the last few weeks, donations have been mailed to community organizations in and near Redford Township by the sender who only identifie

19、s as “Anonymous - 1679”, according to My Fox Detroit. So far, envelopes, each filled with $1,000 cash, have been sent to the local library, an animal welfare non-profit, a civic and leadership training group, a credit union and the Redford Goodfellows, a group that helps needy families get holiday m

20、eals and gifts for their children. There is one clue about the identity of the giver. According to the Observer & Eccentric, the Community Choice Credit Union in Redford received the first envelope, which also included a riddle: “Know the clue, Know the who, Anonymous - 1679.” Spread around one comm

21、unity, the donations could make a serious impact. The credit union told the paper that the donation will go to their foundation, which gives up to $100,000 in college scholarships to Michigan high school graduates each year.Tail Waggers 1990 in nearby Livonia helps owners provide for their pets, off

22、ering low-cost vaccinations, a pet food pantry and assistance for pets with serious health problems. Their donation will go toward their new animal clinic, they told Fox.Cindy Doyle, secretary for the Redford Goodfellows, said that their $1,000 donation will likely cover food, clothes and presents f

23、or 10 families; last year the organization served 225 families total.“That money will go a long way to brighten the Christmas of several children this year,” the Redford Township Police posted on Facebook, on behalf of their department and the Good fellows.“To that generous person. Thank You!”Anonym

24、ous 1679 has given more than money he or she has also directed attention to some of the organizations helping the community, and may even inspire others to give. Potential donors should keep in mind that while receiving mysterious cash in the mail may be exciting, the U.S. Postal Service recommends

25、sending money orders rather than currency in case mail is lost or stolen.28. According to the passage, envelops have been mailed to the following except _. A. a local library B. needy families C. the Community Choice Credit Union D. Tail Waggers 199029. It can be known from the passage that _. A. th

26、e donations added up to $100,000 B. the donations were made in the form of cheques C. it will be long before the citizens benefit from the donations D. who made the donations remains a mystery30. How will the donations be used? A. To help some children enjoy a happy Christmas. B. To help build a new

27、 clinic. C. To buy necessities for 225 families. D. To offer scholarships to high school students.31. What is implied in the last paragraph? A. More mysterious cash will be received in the future. B. Anonymous 1679 pays close attention to charity organizations. C. Sending cash will be forbidden by t

28、he U.S. Postal Service. D. The act of Anonymous 1679 is of great significance.D According to new research from the University of Cambridge in England, sheep are able to recognize human faces from photographs. The farm animals, who are social and have large brains, were previously known to be able to

29、 recognize one another, as well as familiar humans. However, their ability to recognize human faces from photos alone is novel. The recent study, the results of which were published in the journal Royal Society: Open Science, show the woolly creatures could be trained to recognize still images of hu

30、man faces, including those of former President Barack Obama and actress Emma Watson. Initially, the sheep were trained to approach certain images by being given food rewards. Later, they were able to recognize the images for which they had been rewarded. The sheep could even recognize images of face

31、s shown at an angle, though their ability to do so declined by about 15 percent the same rate at which a humans ability to perform the same task declines. “Anyone who has spent time working with sheep will know that they are intelligent, individual animals who are able to recognize their handlers,”

32、said Professor Jenny Morton, who led the Cambridge study. “Weve shown with our study that sheep have advanced face-recognition abilities, comparable with those of humans and monkeys.” Recognizing faces is one of the most important social skills for human beings, and some disorders of the brain, incl

33、uding Huntingtons disease, affect this ability. “Sheep are long-lived and have brains that are similar in size and complexity to those of some monkeys. That means they can be useful models to help us understand disorders of the brain, such as Huntingtons disease, that develop over a long time and af

34、fect cognitive abilities. Our study gives us another way to monitor how these abilities change,” Morton said.32. According to the new research, whats unusual about sheep?A. They have large brains. B. They can recognize their owners. C. They can tell animals from humans. D. They can recognize human f

35、aces from photographs.33. How did the researchers train the sheep? A. By guiding them to follow their handlers. B. By giving food rewards. C. By showing photos of humans and monkeys by turns. D. By showing photos of famous people.34. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Sheep have a higher face

36、-recognition ability than monkeys. B. The sheeps face-recognition ability stays the same when shown photos at any angle. C. The new discovery is beneficial to the study of cognitive ability changes. D. The sheeps face-recognition ability may prevent some disorders of the brain.35. Whats the best tit

37、le of the passage? A. A New discovery about Sheep. B. How Sheep Recognize Each Other. C. A Wonderful Scientist. D. The Life of Sheep.第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）（原创） 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。 36 Learn how to show them why its important to save, how to avoid overspending, and what they can d

38、o to successfully manage their money.1. Have deliberate conversations about money.Talk openly with your kids about the money you make and what it pays for, such as home, food, clothing and transportation. A conversation like this will give them context and will help them grasp early on that it costs

39、 money to have the essentials and that everything else is extra. 37 2. Give them a modest allowance. A child who is old enough to count is old enough to get allowance. The amount should be an age-appropriate amount where stuff theyll want will require at least a few weeks of saving to buy._ 38 Norma

40、l chores（家务）are part of being in a family, not about getting paid.3. 39 Your kids have “regular” chores, already. By all means feel free to offer up those bigger, unpleasant tasks as optional paid jobs weeding, shoveling snow, whatever theyll really have to work at to earn those extra bucks m and ki

41、ck back while they learn the value of a dollar.4. Be a good financial role model. 40 So remember that youre constantly sending financial cues to the children in your life in ways big and small. Be a good financial role model by using examples from your own life to teach them things they should and s

42、hould not do with their money. Handle your money the way youd want them to handle their own.A. Children are always curious.B. Money matters a lot in our daily life.C. Dont tie this money to chores, either.D. Create opportunities for extra earnings.E. Children learn by observing adult behavior.F. Avo

43、iding the subject actually creates unnecessary negative feelings.G. Its never too early or too late to teach the children the value or a dollar.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15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。 Medical bills were piling. Kids needed glasses,

44、 cars needed repairs, and the dog needed surgery. On top of that, Christmas was almost 41 us so presents needed to be purchased. But all of that was 42 when my husband, Brian, was waiting in our local tire shop to have his six truck tires 43 on a snowy night. He overheard the tire salesman 44 a youn

45、g mom with 3 children that she was in serious 45 of all new tires, as each one was completely 46 down. 47 , the young mom said she didnt have the money to replace more than one tire on her car. On hearing that, Brian 48 to pay for a tire to be installed, 49 of the one tire this woman was able to pur

46、chase. Brian knew that even though it was just a start, the young mom would be much 50 driving on the 51 roads with a balanced set of two new tires than they would with just one new tire. The young mom was so surprised that she 52 choked up. Eyes filled with tears, she thanked Brian and pulled away.

47、 My husband is a naturally modest, 53 man who feels rewarded in the giving, not in the _54 in life. So imagine his unexpected 55 , when he later discovered the salesman had _56 the entire amount spent on the 57 tire to his bill! 58 the seven tires my husband bought, the salesman only 59 him for six.

48、 The simple act of one man making the decision to share what he had, rather than worrying about what he would 60 , changed things that night.41. A. inB. uponC. forD. before42. A. forgottenB. solvedC. changedD. purchased43. A. abandoned B. repairedC. examinedD. replaced44. A. warnB. persuadeC. explai

49、nD. mention45. A. dangerB. placeC. need D. face46. A. takenB. brokenC. pulledD. worn47. A. AngrilyB. Disappointedly C. UnexpectedlyD. Sadly48. A. hurriedB. triedC. offeredD. used49. A. frontB. oppositeC. sure D. instead50. A. saferB. fasterC. happierD. luckier51. A. icy B. hardC. dark D. long52. A.

50、greatlyB. finallyC. instantlyD. excitedly53. A. intelligent B. meaningful C. humorousD. generous54. A. helpingB. receivingC. usingD. thanking55. A. surpriseB. satisfaction C. chanceD. discovery56. A. addedB. paidC. discountedD. returned57. A. spareB. extraC. new D. whole58. A. Regardless of B. More

51、than C. Rather thanD. In spite of59. A. soldB. chargedC. askedD. appreciated60. A. come across B. come over C. go withoutD. go for第卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 （共10小题；每小题15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。 On October 31, 2003, 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton, together with her friends, went s

52、urfing along Tunnels Beach, Kauai. Around 7:30 a.m., she was lying on her surfboard with her left arm in the water 61 a 14-foot-long tiger shark attacked her, severing her left arm just below the shoulder. She 62 （rush） to Wilcox Memorial Hospital by her friends. By the time she arrived there she 63

53、 （lose）over 60% of her blood. She spent a week in recovery before being released. 64 （surprise）, just one month after the attack, she returned to the water to continue pursuing her dream. Initially, she adopted a custom-made board 65 was longer and slightly thicker than standard and had a handle for

54、 her right arm, making it 66 （easy）to paddle, and she learned to kick more to make up for the loss of her left arm. After teaching 67 （she） to surf with one arm, in 2004, she entered a major 68 （compete） and won the ESPY Award for Best Comeback Athlete. In 2007, she realized her dream of surfing pro

55、fessionally. In 2011, a film, Soul Surfer, 69 （base）on her experiences, was released and made a hit immediately. Now she has become 70 source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith and hope.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） 假定英浯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

56、。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。 There is no denying that mobile phones are playing an importantly role in our daily life. However, the phenomenon people are too addicted

57、in their mobile phones is becoming more and more popular. Mobile phone addicts cant help check their mobile phones all day, even when they are walking on the road. As the result, their communication with people around them becomes less and less. Besides, their healthy is greatly affected. Many are s

58、uffered from neck pains, for example. In my opinion, it is time we throw away our mobile phones and raised our heads up. We should spend less time communicating with our family and friends face to face.第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter对中国的竹子非常好奇。请写一封电子邮件介绍竹子的短文。内容包括： 1竹子的外貌特点： 2竹子的作用： 3竹子的象征意义。 注意：

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62、sed our heads up. We threwshould spend less time communicating with our family and friends face to face. moreVI(25 )Dear Peter:I am very glad to know that you are interested in bamboo. Now, I would like to introduce it toyou.Bamboo is a kind of plant, which is hollow inside. It usually grows straigh

63、t and thin, sometimes up to several meters with green leaves on it. Its tender young roots can be used as a kind of delicious food. People often use bamboo to build houses or make desks, chairs and so on. Houses made of bamboo can be seen in some areas. Besides, bamboo can serve as food utensils, such as bamboo chopsticks.Bamboo is very popular in our country. Because of its characteristics, it is often seen as a symbol of youth, modesty and nobleness.Hoping my introduction can help you have a knowledge of bamboo. Best wishes.Yours,1 3Li Hua