高三英語(yǔ)月考試卷

1、肥西農(nóng)興中學(xué)20152016學(xué)年上學(xué)期高三第一次月考英語(yǔ)試卷命題人：葉道倫 注意事項(xiàng)：1、本試卷滿分150分，考試時(shí)間120分鐘。2、請(qǐng)考生將答案寫(xiě)在答題卷上，寫(xiě)在試卷上無(wú)效！3、請(qǐng)考生在答題卷規(guī)定的位置填寫(xiě)班級(jí)、姓名和考號(hào)，交卷時(shí)只交答題卷，試卷無(wú)須上交。第一部分：聽(tīng)力測(cè)試（本題有2節(jié)，共30分）第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）聽(tīng)下面5段對(duì)話。每段對(duì)話后有一個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽(tīng)完每段對(duì)話后，你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間來(lái)回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話僅讀一遍。1. Where does the conversation

2、probably take place? A. In the street. B. At home. C. In a shopping center.2. When will the speakers leave home? A. At 7:30. B. At 7:50. C. At 8:15.3. Why does the man want to look at the information board? A. He is interested in the wooden house. B. He wants to know some safety rules. C. Hed like t

3、o get some travel information.4. Who will help the man paint his bedroom? A. His brother. B. Josie. C. Oliver.5. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman has never hosted an important party before. B. The woman is going to attend an important party. C. The woman is delighted to host the

4、party.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）聽(tīng)下面5段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題，從每題所給的A,B,C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽(tīng)每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽(tīng)完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽(tīng)第6段材料，回答第6至8題。6. What's the man doing? A. Eating in a restaurant. B. Reserving a table. C. Treating his friends.7. What kind of dishes does the m

5、an order? A. Chinese. B. Italian. C. Indian.8. How much is the man going to pay? A. $ 100. B. $ 400. C. $ 500.聽(tīng)第7段材料，回答第9至11題。9. Why does the man take lots of clothes ? A. He will travel to different places. B. It is the coldest time of the year. C. The woman advises him to do so.10. What will the m

6、an do on Wednesday? A. He will climb mountains.B. He will visit a factory . C. He will meet the company boss.11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues.B. Boss and secretary.C. Husband and wife.聽(tīng)第8段材料，回答第12至14題。12. What did the woman forget? A. The day of the week. B.

7、School Spirit Day.C. The mans birthday.13. What were the speakers supposed to do today? A. Get ready for a party. B. Do something for their classmates.C. Wear the same clothes. 14. How did the woman get her problem solved?A. The man gave her an extra sweater.B. She asked her science teacher for help

8、.C. She hurried home to fetch her things.聽(tīng)第9段材料，回答第15至17題。15. What unlucky thing happened to the speakers? A. They had difficulty finding a hotel.B. They were fined $200 on their way to the airport.C. Their boat was damaged by the storm.16. Why did the man swim away from the boat? A. Some sharks att

9、acked the boat.B. To look for his favorite animal.C. He lost his way by accident.17. What does the man plan to use to call for help? A. His mirror. B. His watch. C. His telephone.聽(tīng)第10段材料，回答第18至20題。18. What special food did Mrs Wilson cook that day? A. Some beef. B. Some meat. C. Some fish.19. How di

10、d Mrs Wilson feel when she saw the neighbours dead cat? A. Amazed. B. Frightened. C. Surprised20. What did the neighbor's call mean to Mrs Wilson? A. She didn't need to worry about anything. B. She would be sorry to hear the news. C. She would be surprised by the news.第二部分閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié)

11、(共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分) 閱讀下面的短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中選出最佳選項(xiàng)并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。AChina, the worlds largest shipbuilder, is looking to build its first luxury cruise ship(豪華游輪). It seeks help from cruise company Carnival Corp and Italian shipyard Fincantieri SPA, as the country looks to expand home tourism.Carnival

12、 says it has signed a memorundum of understanding (諒解備忘錄) with China State Shipbuilding Corporation. They aim to form a joint venture that would also include Italys Fincantieri.Chinas cruise industry is predicted to become one of the worlds largest with 4.5 million passengers by 2020, according to g

13、overnment figures. The cruise industry is expected to contribute $8.30 billion to the countrys economy by 2020. It has become a top target for firms like Carnival and Royal Caribean as its fast-growing middle class eye new holiday options.Carnival says it would provide ship design and shipbuilding e

14、xpert knowledge to help create and define the overall plans for the China-built cruise ship. It said the memorandum of understanding also included other opportunities, such as the formation of a homeland cruise company.Chinas shipbuilding industry, which stormed past South Korea to become the worlds

15、 largest in 2010. It has been hit hard by a long-term global shipping economy decrease. The government has moved to support the industry, which employs millions of workers by providing subsidy (補(bǔ)助金）to encourage shipping companies to order new ships. It has also encouraged yards to build higher-tech

16、ships.Currently, China need about 50 luxury cruise ships and the number is expected to rise further in coming years.21. Why does China look to build luxury cruise ships?A. Because China wants to improve its shipping industry.B. Because China wants to expand its home tourism.C. Because China wants to

17、 import oil by its own.D. Because China wants to employ more workers.22. How much will the cruise industry contribute to Chinas economy by 2020 according to the prediction?A. It is expected to contribute $ 8.30 billion to the countrys economy by 2020.B. It is expected to carry 4.5 million passengers

18、 by 2020.C. It is expected to employ millions of workers.D. It is expected to build 50 luxury cruise ships.23. Which countrys shipbuilding industry was the largest of the world in 2010?A. South Korea.B. Italy.C. China.D. America.BBrazil has become one of the most successful developing countries in r

19、educing population growth, but more by accident than by design. While countries such as India have made great efforts to reduce birth rates, Brazil has had better results without really trying, saying George Martine at Harvard.Brazils population growth rate has dropped from 2.99% a year between 1951

20、 and 1960 to 1.93% a year between 1981 and 1990, and Brazilian women now have only 2.7 children on average. Martine says this figure may have fallen still further since 1990, an achievement that makes it the envy of many other Third World countries.Martine puts it down to, among other things, soap o

21、peras and family plans introduced in the 1970s. Both played an important, although indirect, role in lowering the birth rate. Brazil is one of the worlds biggest producers of soap operas. Globo, Brazils most popular television network, shows three hours of soaps six nights a week, while three others

22、 show at least one hour a night. Most soaps are based on wealthy characters living the high life in big cities.“ Although they have never really tried to work in a message towards the problems of reproduction, they describe the values of middle and upper classnot many children, different attitudes t

23、owards sex, women working,” says Martine, “ They sent this image to all parts of Brazil and made people conscious of other patterns of behavior and other values, which were put into a very attractive package.”Meanwhile, the family plans tried to encourage the poor to become consumers. “ This led to

24、a great change in consumption patterns and consumption,” says Martine.24. How has Brazil reduced population growth?A. By introducing the high life in big cities. B. By learning from others.C. By developing TV programs.D. By chance.25. When did the soap operas and family plans probably begin in Brazi

25、l?A. Probably in 1951.B. Probably in 1961.C. Probably in 1971.D. Probably in 1981.26. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Many Third World countries tried to learn from Brazil.B. The increase in the birth rate in Brazil is the smallest in the world.C. The desire for consumpti

26、on helps reduce the birth rate.D. Soap operas played a less useful role than the family plans in birth control.27. What led to great changes in Brazilian consumption patterns and consumption?A. The soap operas.B. The family plans.C. The life of upper class.D. The attitude towards life.CSee how peopl

27、e from other countries relieve their stress. Learn from them, develop some good habits, and find out some good ways to enjoy your life.SwedenIn Sweden, people usually enjoy a coffee break with friends in the afternoon, which has been a part of their culture since the 1700s. During the break time, th

28、ey talk with their friends freely and relax.What you can do: Program a break reminder into your cell phone. When the cell phone rings, you can go to have a break and have some coffee together with your friends in the break room. Dont feel guilty for slacking off. A study shows that people who relax

29、properly during the workday will be more productive than those who dont.IrelandIn Ireland, parents often take their kids to do exercises and play outdoors in the cold-weather months. People there also like to take winter walks, which helps them to breathe fresh air and have a clear head.What you can

30、 do: Head outside for a walk and take some exercises. Exercises can help you not only keep fit but also reduce your stress. During the colder months, with less natural light around, its especially helpful to go outside.RussiaIn Russia, people like to enjoy a hot sauna after work. They think sitting

31、in the extreme heat to sweat is a wonderful way to get relaxed and relieve stress.What you can do: Take a warm shower and your stress can be washed away quickly. Research from Yale University indicates that the warmth you get from a hot shower can trigger (引發(fā)) your brain and body responses, which ca

32、n help reduce your stress and improve your mood.28. What does the “study” in Paragraph 3 show?A. People who relax properly can achieve the same results as those who dont.B. People who dont relax can achieve better results than those who relax.C. People who relax properly can achieve better results t

33、han those who dont.D. People who dont relax want to achieve better results than those who relax properly.29. Why did people in Russia like to enjoy a hot sauna after work?A. Because they want to keep fit.B. Because they want to lose weight.C. Because they want to get warmth.D. Because they want to r

34、elieve their stress.30. Why do people in Ireland go outside during the colder months?A. Because there is less natural light around.B. Because they want to do some exercises.C. Because they like to set good a example for their children.D. Because they are afraid of catching cold.31. What does the und

35、erlined phrase “slacking off” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Working hard. B. Slowing down.C. Making progress.D. Picking up.DUnhappiness with ones appearance is common, but for Koreans perhaps more than any other countries.Remarkably, one in five South Korean women has had some form of cosmetic(美容的）surgery,

36、 compared to around one in 20 in the U.S., according to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.A powerful Korean pop culture over the past two or three decades has made Korean women equate (等同）beauty with professional and economic success.Due to the rise of Korean pop culture, many

37、Korean women, especially teens, are attracted by some famous singers small faces, large eyes and tiny noses. They welcome the idea of an operation to look like their favorite idols. Thus, cosmetic surgery has become a nationwide obsession (迷戀) in South Korea.At the same time, Korean women suffer a s

38、trong beauty pressure. In South Korea, women need to meet the cultural expectations of being beautiful and attractive.There are strict rules about womens appearance in the workplace. Job applicants, for example, are commonly required to submit a headshot (證件照）with their resume.Beauty is prized almos

39、t everywhere in the world, but in South Korea its value is very important. South Korean employers examine the looks of the applicantsin search for physical attractivenessin addition to their professional qualifications.For a woman to be capable in South Korea, its not enough just to have a certain s

40、kill set. You have to be beautiful as well. After the Korean economic crisis in 1997, competition for jobs led to the surgery boom; people try to get a leg up in the job market any way they can.Companies actually dont like to hire people who have had eye and nose surgery, but they still only hire pr

41、etty people. Because of this, parents let children have surgery even younger so it looks more natural as they mature.32. What has made Korean women equate beauty with professional and economic success?A. The marriage.B. The Korean pop culture.C. The competition for jobs. D. The custom.33. What are t

42、he cultural expectations for women in South Korea?A. Women should be beautiful and attractive.B. Women should be professional.C. Women should be as skillful as men.D. Women should earn the same money as men.34.What has the competition for jobs after the 1997 Korean economic crisis resulted in?A. The

43、 training center of work.B. The boom in the foreign language.C. The boom in make-up lessons.D. The boom in cosmetic surgery.35. Whats the best title of the text?A. South Korean pop culture.B. How to apply for jobs.C. Koreas crazy plastic surgery obsession.D. Competition for jobs in Korea.第二節(jié) (共5小題；每

44、小題2分，滿分10分)根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Nowadays, advertisements can be seen everywhere. Some hate them, but some consider them very helpful. And I agree with the latter.Advertising can form a connection between companies and customers. It wont be wrong to call advertising a way of commu

45、nication between companies and their customers. Good advertising increases the demands of the public. 36 Advertising can be used to help the general public know about a product and to attract possible buyers. Advertising helps companies make more money by increasing sales.There are various kinds of

46、advertising. Here are some major types.Non-electronic advertising advertises products through newspaper, magazines, journals, books, posters, and so on. By this meaning of advertising, companies can let people, who are connected directly and indirectly with non-electronic media, know about their pro

47、ducts. 37 Electronic advertising is the most popular means of advertising. One can cover various kinds of audiences by using this kind of advertising. 38 If one is advertising on TV, his products would be introduced in almost every house.Advertising on the Internet is getting more and more popular o

48、ver time. 39 40 The departments aim is to advertise the companys products and services. On the other hand, many companies depend on advertising agencies for promoting their products and services. Companies should pay money to these agencies. Advertising agencies are always there to give advice, help

49、ing promote your products and services.A. Television viewers are in every home.B. Products advertised on television are more expensive.C. Many business pay much money for advertising their products.D. Many companies have their own department of advertising.E. In a successful business, advertising pl

50、ays an important role.F. You can get your advertising to reach every corner of the world.G. Advertising on printed things is cheaper than advertising on television.第三部分 英語(yǔ)知識(shí)運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)， 滿分45分）第一節(jié) 完形填空(共20小題，每小題l.5分，滿分30分)閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。My husband and I insisted

51、that our children were old enough to clean their rooms and make their beds. But they thought 41 . My complaints, even self-justified shouting, were always landing on 42 ears. Very often a whole hours scolding would end with their 43 into tears, I felt very frustrated. I realized I needed to 44 my me

52、thod of “mothering”. One day when they were at school, I spent some time 45 their rooms. On their desks, in plain 46 , I left the cards: “Dear Bill (the other card was 47 to Sarah), your room was messy this morning and Im sure you like it clean. Love, the Room Fairy.” 48 arriving back, the children

53、were 49 excited to receive the little note from the Room Fairy. The next day, their rooms were fairly tidy. Sure enough, there was another note from the Room Fairy _50 for them, thanking them for their nice “gift” of a clean room and 51 asking them to play a certain violin 52 . Each day, thank-you n

54、otes would be written differently to keep the ideas 53 . Sometimes the Room Fairy would propose a little 54 : “If you can finish your homework and 55 your lessons before dinner, I d like to watch a particular television program with you tonight.” Sometimes some colored markers or other little items

55、would be left in 56 of well done jobs the day 57 . 58 I cant remember how long “the Room Fairy” continued leaving her love notes. When they were age appropriate, we used various versions of Post-Its(貼條). The bathroom mirror became the 59 centre of our home. Appointments, notices about visiting relatives, lesson schedules, and changes in plans could be posted. We all benefited from and 60 the idea of sharing reminders and daily details