福建省三明第一中学2020届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题（PDF）.pdf

1、 三明一中 2019 年 12 月考1 高三英语共 10 页三明一中 2019-2020 学年(上)12 月考 高 三 英 语（考试时间 120 分钟，满分 150 分）注意事项：1、本试卷由四个部分组成，一、二部分和第三部分第一节为选择题，第三部分第二节和第四部分为非选择题。2、答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。3、选择题的作答时，每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题的作答时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷和答题卡上非答题区域的答案无效。第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分

2、）1.What does the woman want to know?A.Which items are on sale.B.Where the back of the store is.C.What the sign outside says.2.How much is the painting worth now?A.$2000.B.$2 million.C.$30 million.3.Why is the man lost?A.He took a wrong turn.B.He was told to take this way.C.He missed the freeway sign

3、s.4.Why does the man want a table near the window?A.So he can be near the quiet back.B.So he can watch the people outside.C.So theres enough room for two people.5.What does the man ask the woman to do?A.Speak louder.B.Prepare for her exam.C.Turn her music down.第二节听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、

4、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6.Why does the young man want a cell phone?A.To talk to his friends.B.To use it at school.C.To get help in an emergency.7.How will the young man probably feel?A.Confused.B.Disappointed.C.Exci

5、ted.三明一中 2019 年 12 月考2 高三英语共 10 页听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8.Why does the woman recommend natural cleaning products?A.Theyre easier to use.B.Theyre made by small companies.C.Theyre better for your health.9.What does the woman recommend for cleaning a kitchen?A.Vinegar.B.Lemon juice.C.Soap.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至

6、 12 题。10.How does the woman sound in the beginning?A.Surprised.B.Upset.C.Sad.11.What does the woman suggest to the man?A.Exercising more.B.Eating salads.C.Eating smaller meals.12.Why has the man gained weight?A.He eats a big breakfast.B.He eats too much ice cream.C.He is under a lot of stress.听第 9 段

7、材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.Where is the campsite located?A.Near a lake.B.About an hour away.C.Not far from 29th Avenue.14.Why does the man ask the woman to buy a new sleeping bag?A.They only have one warm sleeping bag.B.They dont have any.C.Sleeping bags are on sale right now.15.What does the man ask the w

8、oman to do?A.Meet him at the sporting goods store.B.Make some food now.C.Buy some food to cook.16.What will the speakers probably do on Sunday morning?A.Cook over a campfire.B.Drive to the camping area.C.Go surfing.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.Why does the father send his son away?A.He has no interest

9、 in farming.B.He doesnt study well.C.His other sons dont like him.三明一中 2019 年 12 月考3 高三英语共 10 页18.What does the religious leader tell the boy?A.Dont go into large spaces at night.B.Keep to small spaces during the day.C.Dont go into small spaces at night.19.What is true about the second temple?A.The

10、boy finds many cats inside.B.The boy is sent there to study.C.It is empty.20.What happens to the boy in the end?A.He returns to his fathers farm.B.He becomes an artist.C.He spends the rest of his life in the temple.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 和 D）中，选出最佳选

11、项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThis Tiny Box Will Help You Relax In Terrible Summer Heat!Traditional Air Conditioners(AC)are outdated.They cost a lot to install and even more to run.They are huge,noisy,and dangerous to clean.You cant move them around the house with you or take them outside!Thousands of people are n

12、ow using a much cheaper alternative to cool themselves in the heat and clean their personal air.Everyone wants this awesome looking box for summer!What Are We Talking About?Meet the new AirFreez,an innovative alternative to AC that cools you just the same!lts a perfect solution for those very hot da

13、ys and nights!The AirFreez was designed by two Swiss engineers who were fed up suffering the hot summers.They realized that AC units are super inefficient and cost a lot of money to use.The engineers also discovered that none of the traditional AC units were made to travel with.So,they designed this

14、 light-weight,portable Air Cooling box.It uses a very small amount of electricity and all without sacrificing any of the main benefits of a top AC model!Its tiny,easy to use and it can cool you in seconds!What Is So Special About This Little Box?The main benefits of AirFreez are its portability and

15、price.It is no larger than a lunchbox.Besides,it can be powered by a pocket solar panel or battery pack and you probably have the worlds most portable AC unit.And There Is One More Thing.The price is just amazing.Most AC units cost at least$300+AND you have to pay for installation PLUS cover the exp

16、ensive electricity bills each month.AirFreez costs less than$100(Actually$53 for each if you buy more than one here).No 三明一中 2019 年 12 月考4 高三英语共 10 页messy installation,no expensive electricity bills.For a Cooling unit of this quality,this must be the single best price-quality AC unit there is!How Ca

17、n You Get An AirFreez?Now that you are aware of this amazing new invention,here is how to get one order it from the Official Website for BEST PRICE.21.Which of the following words can best describe AirFreez?A.Handy and energy-saving.B.Smart but fragile.C.Costly but multi-functional.D.Foldable and du

18、rable.22.What can we learn about AirFreez?A.lt costs less than$53.B.Its easy to carry with you.C.It doesnt consume any electricity.D.It is slightly larger than a lunch box.23.What is the purpose of this passage?A.To explain the functions of AirFreez.B.To introduce the inventors of AirFreez.C.To comp

19、are AirFreez with traditional AC.D.To advertise Airfreez to attract customers.BYour homework assignment today is to collect different sounds and take them down,Mrs.Alison said before class was over.She handed out sheets of paper shaped like giant ears to kids.On his way home,Andy glared out the scho

20、ol-bus window.Not fair,he thought.How could he collect enough sounds on his familys farm?If only he lived in the town.Things would be quite different.He got off the bus when it stopped at his address.But he wasnt in the mood to wave goodbye as it drove away.Im home！”Andy called when he pushed open t

21、he gate.He threw his schoolbag down on a kitchen chair.How was your school today?His mother asked as usual,walking in with his baby brother on her shoulder.Ive got challenging homework,Andy complained.Eat something before doing your chores.Put your homework later.His mother gave him the animal biscu

22、its.Andy ate two tigers,three lions,and a seal,then drank some milk.Arika,Andys dog,woofed as Arika walked toward the barn（谷仓）Her young dogs were yipping.Andy placed dog food into their pan.In the chicken house,Andy hurried two hens from 三明一中 2019 年 12 月考5 高三英语共 10 页their nestsHe put their warm eggs

23、 into his jacket.The black cow napped in the sun.Andy woke her when he poured corn into her pan.Moo,thank you！”she seemed to say cheerfully.Andy put the eggs in the kitchen,then climbed to his tree house as usual.He could see Dads beehives（蜂箱）by the field.Six hives usually meant plenty of humming no

24、ise.But today he couldnt hear it over the chattering sound of the sparrows，How could a person think?QUIET！”Andy shouted.Suddenly,he sat up straight.Cows mooed and young dogs yipped.Chickens crackled in their yard.When Arika began woofing below,Andy smiled broadly.I hear you！”he called.He hurried dow

25、n from the tree.24Why did Andy wish he lived in the town?A.Because living on the farm was boring.B.Because people were treated fairly there.C.Because the town was near his school.D.Because collecting sounds would be easier.25How did Andy feel when he shouted“QUIET!”A.He was excited.B.He was nervous.

26、C.He was annoyed.D.He was confident.26.How many animal sounds are mentioned in the text?A.Four.BFiveC.Six.D.Seven.27.What will Andy most probably do next?A.Walk his dog,Airka.B.Gather honey from hives.C.Do his chores as requiredD.Finish his homework as instructedCAfter graduating from college and I

27、got married and found a job at the nearby Massachusettes Institute of Technology(MIT).I became the first woman the MIT Instrumentation Lab hired and the first programmer of developing software to“send men to moon”Few people thought much of software in the program at the beginning.But later my collea

28、gues began to realize how much they were relying on it.The software needed to be very reliable and able to spot an error and recover from it at any time during the mission.My daughter,Amanda,enjoy intimating meplaying astronaut.One day,she was with me when I was doing a simulation(模拟)of a mission to

29、 the moon.She started pressing keys and unexpectedly,she selected a program which was supposed to be run before launch.The computer had so little space that it wiped the navigation data taking her to the moon.I thought:my Godthis could happen by accident in a real mission.I suggested a program chang

30、e to prevent a prelaunch program being selected during flight.But the higher-ups at MIT and NASA said the astronauts were too well trained to make such a mistake.三明一中 2019 年 12 月考6 高三英语共 10 页On the very next mission,Apollo 8,one of the astronauts on board accidentally did exactly what Lauren had don

31、e.The Amanda bug!It created destruction and required the mission to be rearranged.After that,they let me put the program change in.It was the program change that had a crucial influence on the success of the mission of Apollo 11.During the early days of Apollo,software was not taken as seriously as

32、other engineering disciplines(学科).It was out of desperation that I came up with the term“software engineering”.Then one day at a conference,one of the most respected hardware experts announced that he agreed with me that the process of building software should also be considered as an engineering di

33、scipline,just like with hardware.It was a memorable moment for me.28.What do we know about the author?A.She created the term“software engineering”.B.She was the first woman employed by MIT.C.She earned her masters degree from MIT.D.She directed Amanda to create software.29.The author use“The Amanda

34、bug”in Para.5 to represent_A.a mission to land on the moonB.a pet accompanying AmandaC.a software ending prelaunchD.a mistake causing data loss30.What greatly contributed to Apollo 11s success according to the passage?A.The in-time upload of data.B.The program change.C.Astronauts rich experience.D.E

35、xperts new attitude.31.We can infer from Para 4 that_A.Amanda was determined to become an astronaut like her mother.B.The author made a mistake when suggesting a program changeC.Amanda hit keys so as to remove her mothers experiment data.D.The author produced a program change but was turned down.DAc

36、cording to linguists grammar is a set of patterns for how words are put together to form phrases or clauses,whether in spoken or written.Different languages have different patterns.Some scholars have tried to identify patterns common to all languages.But apart from some basic features,few of these s

37、o-called linguistic universals have been found.The research of these patterns opens up“an ongoing debate”between two positions,known as prescriptivism(规范主义)and descriptivism（描写主义）.Prescriptivism states a given language should follow consistent rules,while descriptivism regards variation and adaptati

38、on as a natural and necessary part of language.From much of history,the vast majority of language was spoken.But writing gained importance as people became more interconnected.Written language was standardized to allow broader communication and ensure that people in different corners around the worl

39、d could understand each other.三明一中 2019 年 12 月考7 高三英语共 10 页Linguists worked to establish and promote this standard by detailing a set of rules that reflected the established grammar of their times.And rules for written grammar were applied to spoken language as well.Speech patterns that differed fro

40、m the written rules were considered signs of low social status.And many people who are grown-ups speaking in these ways were forced to adopt the standardized form.Recently,however,linguists have understood that speech is a separate phenomenon from writing with its own regularities and patterns.Most

41、of us learn to speak at such an early age that we dont even remember it.We form our spoken skills through unconscious habits,not memorized rules.Speech also uses mood and intonation for meaning,its structure tends to be more flexible,which adapts to the needs of speakers and listeners.This could mea

42、n avoiding complex clauses that are hard to understand in real time,making changes to avoid awkward pronunciation or removing sounds to make speech faster.This linguistic approach that tries to understand and map such differences without dictating correct ones is known as descriptivism.Rather than d

43、eciding how language should be used,it describes how people actually use it and tracks the innovation they come up with in the process.But while the debate between prescriptivism and descriptivism continues,the two are not mutually exclusive(排外).At its best,prescriptivism is useful for informing peo

44、ple about the most common established patterns at a given point in time.In the end,grammar is best viewed as a set of linguistic habits that are constantly being negotiated and reinvented by the entire group of language users.Like language itself,grammar is a wonderful and complex fabric woven throu

45、gh the contributions of speakers and listeners,writers and readers,prescriptivists and descriptivists from both near and far.32.People were forced to employ standardized form of language because_.A.languages have universal patterns.B.flexibility and adaption are necessary.C.speech patterns implied s

46、igns of low social status.D.writing became a unique phenomenon with its own patterns33.What can we know about precriptivism?A.It focuses on established language patternsB.It accepts the differences between languagesC.It follows the innovations in language patternsD.It attaches more importance to wri

47、tten language34.What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A.The beliefs held by prescriptivists.B.A new understanding of language.C.The impact of grammar on language.D.The ongoing debate between linguists.三明一中 2019 年 12 月考8 高三英语共 10 页35.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A.

48、The Influence of GrammarB.Grammar:Rules or HabitsC.The importance of GrammarD.Grammar:Speech or Writing第二节 七选五（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从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。As a teen,youre going through big changes physically and mentally.Your interests are expanding.And therefore your desire to take

49、control of your own life is growing.Here is the challenge:Kids need to explore the world in new ways.36 .These conflicts can easily set off fireworks in calm houses.Sometimes conflicts cant be avoided.But by paying attention to some tricks of building successful relationships,you can work towards ma

50、king home a happy and healthy place for you and your parents.37 .A good time to talk is when youre all relaxed.Timing is everything.If the conversation begins to turn into an argument,youd better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation-for now.You can pick it up again when everyones more rela

51、xed.Listen to what your parents are saying,and repeat it back to them.38 .It also gives them a chance to clear things up if youre not on the same page.Respect is the building block of good communication.People who respect each other and care about each others feelings cant disagree without things ge

52、tting ugly.You are more likely to get along with your parents and have more independence if your parents believe in you.39 Trust comes by actually doing what you say youre going to do.Some teens find that doing fun activities with their parents can improve their relationships.Sometimes we forget tha

53、t parents are more than rule-makers-theyre interesting people who like to watch movies and go shopping-just like the teenagers!What do you do if you are trying your best,but your relationship with your parents continues to be rocky?40 .You can find supportive adults,such as a teacher or a coach,who

54、can lend an ear.At last,remember you can only change your own behavior not that of your parents.And they are the only ones who can change theirs.A.How do you build trust?B.This shows them that youre listeningC.One solution is to consider seeking outside help.D.And then youll be able to accept what y

55、our parents say.E.Faced with the challenge,children dont know what to do.F.However,parents need to protect them from the dangers that are out in that world.G.For instance,try to find a time to talk when your parents are not angry,tired,distracted,or hungry第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节,满分 40 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题

56、 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从短文后所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。三明一中 2019 年 12 月考9 高三英语共 10 页Heres a story of my new parrot,Kira,his wings had been cut short and he was stuck on the earth just like us humans.When the weather turned nice,I would take Kira outside.I 41 him on a branch of a tree,hop

57、ing to make him happier.At first he seemed confused.He walked back and forth on the branch looking42 .He didnt even flap his wings in an/a 43 to fly.Somehow he knew he was incapable.One day Kira got especially excited.He paced back and forth and made a(n)44 amount of noise.Then all of a sudden he st

58、opped and let out an even louder scream.He started45flapping his wings for the first time everthen he lifted off the 46 like a space shuttle!I was 47 and moved!Little did I know his feathers had been growing back,and Kira had been waiting until the moment was ripe for 48 !Three days later Kira retur

59、ned.First I tried to 49 him back with food,but he would not come near me.Then I put his 50 away in his presencestill he would not come.Finally,I made him a promise with gesture that I would let him out every day if the weather was nice as 51 as he did come back.52,he flew onto my shoulder.From that

60、day on,whenever the weather was good I would let him 53early and he would fly around and be back before dark.The routine lasted for two months 54all of a sudden Kira became55.I took him to the vet and knew that he had been infected with a disease.The vet wasnt able to cure him.Sadly,he died within a

61、 few days.The 56 crossed my mind that if I had not set him free to fly,he would be still alive.But is there any 57 of being a bird that cant fly?Kira made his first 58 for freedom on a Monday afternoon in April.When will you make yours?You too can take a 59 when the conditions are right,knowing you

62、too,in your own way,were built to fly.If you dont set yourself free,what will be the 60 of your life?41.A.brought B.seated C.caughtD.chased42.A.comfortable B.painful C.patientD.anxious43.A.attempt B.stage C.journey D.path44.A.serious B.first C.incredible D.accessible45.A.slowly B.gently C.madly D.gr

63、acefully46.A.ground B.branch C.window D.house47.A.scared B.puzzled C.amazed D.clam48.A.patience B.exchange C.rescue D.escape49.A.trick B.fasten C.seizeD.expect50.A.cage B.chain C.foodD.feather51.A.farB.soonC.longD.possible52.A.At last B.As usual C.Once in a while D.In the meantime53.A.aloneB.off C.a

64、way D.out54.A.until B.while C.since D.although55.A.active B.weak C.annoying D.miserable56.A.fact B.concernC.thoughtD.detail57.A.problem B.point C.interestD.mistake58.A.relief B.willingness C.communication D.breakthrough59.A.breath B.look C.holiday D.chance60.A.success B.purpose C.contribution D.impo

65、rtance 三明一中 2019 年 12 月考10 高三英语共 10 页第二节（10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式填空Hangzhou in Zhejiang province got a lot of attention last month,when the host city of the G20 Leaders Summit61(welcome)heads of the worlds twenty major international62 (organize).The top leaders disc

66、ussed global topics and enjoyed63(impress)traditional performances.But for young people around the world,the G20 Summit had more to offer.More than 4,000 college students from China and abroad got an opportunity64(serve)as volunteersduring the summit.Students with language skills65(prefer)in particu

67、lar.Students had to go through several rounds of interviews and receive proper training before 66(choose)as volunteers for the event.In addition,67total of thirty international exchange students worked as volunteers.Australian Tim said it was a privilege for him to take part inmaking a TV program68

68、spoken English were taught to citizens.In the program,he showed popular places and how to make dumplings.He found _69 interesting and rewarding to tell stories about Hangzhou70 English from a foreigners point of view.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

69、下作文。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（）划掉。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。According to a survey was conducted by a research center,the number of Chinese learners in the world keep growing quickly.And Russia

70、 will include Chinese as elective foreign language from 2020.So Chinese will become the five elective language test followed English,German,French and Spanish.The three-hour-long Chinese test will quiz students on them listening，reading，and writing.Approach to learning Chinese vary from person to pe

71、rson.One effective way of them is to use Chinese as frequent as possible.The UN has suggested a Chinese Language Day whenfalls on April 20th each year to celebrate cultural diversity as well as to promote the equally use of a11 official languages第二节 书面表达(满分 25 分)假如你是学生会主席李华。你校学生会要组织一次采摘桔子活动，现在请你写一份书面通知，字数 100 词左右。活动目的：走进自然，劳动锻炼。时间地点：周六 12 月 10 日上午，8：00-11：00 am；学校农场。活动要求：报名截止本周五之前；戴手套防树枝割伤；校门口集中乘车前往。注意：格式已给，不计入总词数。可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。