湖北省宜昌金东方高级中学高三英语9月月考试题.doc

宜昌金东方高级中学2016年秋季学期9月月考高三英语试题本试题卷分第i卷和第ii卷两部分，共8页，全卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。祝考试顺利第卷第一部分：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）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的a、b、c三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. what time is it now?a. 9:10. b. 9:50. c. 10:00. 2. what does the woman think of the weather?a. its nice. b. its warm. c. its cold. 3. what will the man do?a. leave his office. b. give a lecture. c. attend a meeting. 4. what is the womans opinion about the course?a. too hard. b. worth taking. c. very easy. 5. what does the woman want the man to do?a. turn off the radio. b. apologize to her. c. speak louder.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)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、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. how long did michael stay in china?a. five days. b. one week. c. two weeks. 7. where did michael go last year?a. russia. b. norway. c. india. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. what food does sally like?a. chicken. b. eggs. c. fish.9. what are the speakers going to do?a. order dishes. b. go shopping. c. cook dinner. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. where are the speakers?a. in a hospital. b. in the office. c. at home. 11. when is the report due?a. thursday.b. friday. c. next monday. 12. what does george suggest stefanie do with the report?a. improve it. b. hand it in later. c. leave it with him. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. what is the probable relationship between the speakers?a. husband and wife.b. salesman and customer.c. homeowner and cleaner.14. what kind of apartment do the speakers prefer?a. one near a market.b. one without furniture.c. one with two bedrooms.15. how much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment?a. $350. b. $400. c. $415. 16. where is the apartment the speakers would like to see?a. on lake street.b. on market street. c. on south street. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. what percentage of the worlds tea exports go to britain?a. almost 15%. b. about 30%. c. over 40%.18. why do tea tasters taste tea with milk? a. tea with milk is healthy. b. tea tastes much better with milk.c. most british people drink tea that way.19. who suggests a price for each tea?a. tea tasters.b. tea exporters.c. tea companies.20. what is the speaker talking about?a. the life of tea tasters.b. afternoon tea in britain. c. the london tea trade centre.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第1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。asigning up for a digital tv service provides you with access to over 200 channels from all over the globe. however, television today is dominated by adult language, making it hard for concerned families to find channels suitable for young eyes. therefore, most movie channels are automatically removed form the list of tv channels for an entire family. the following are some good ones based on popularity on a global scale.discovery channeldiscovery and its many channels can be considered as the founding father of informative channels on television. what national geographic does in a scholastic(学术的) manner, discovery tries to do in an entertaining mannereducating the masses about anything and everything.fox familyfinding a movie channel that broadcasts pictures suitable for teenagers and kids alike is very difficult unless your service operator offers you fox family movies. this channel screens most movies before it broadcasts them, ensuring that no movie shows unacceptable material for young eyes.nickelodeona channel very similar to cartoon network, it mostly shows us programs. however, their shows are sometimes a bit more mature for younger kids and better suited to kids aged 5and up.abc familyabc started the abc family channel in an attempt to introduce family-centered shows and serials to the public in the usa. the need for this channel was felt after abc observed the lack of proper family type us channels.living if travelling is a family hobby and better living is the motto then there is no better channel than living. kids can see never-seen-before sights, learning about new places while adults can practice their cooking and learn amazing things about motorbikes.21. according to the text, most channels offered by a digital tv service _.a. can keep people away from tv violence b. are welcomed by families with small childrenc. are concerned about the proper use of language d. are unsuitable for the whole family to watch together22. which of the following can best describe discovery channel? a. relaxing. b. touching. c. commercial. d. professional. 23. if people want to know about what a traditional family is like, they can choose _.a. fox family b. nickelodeonc. abc family d. livingbi believe you can do your best. not being the best but toughing the limits of what youre capable of. i gained this belief from my third grade teacher, the most special, honored, trustworthy, and loved person in my life.mr. myrus was always perfectly dressed and spoke with the belief that talking to eight-year-olds didnt mean he had to sacrifice proper statements or grammars. and he was demanding but he wasnt unreasonable or cruel. he simply felt that no matter what your best was, you should achieve it.as luck would have it, i met him again as my eighth grade math teacher. i was not, nor ever will be, gifted in math. i remember my struggles in class. “i dont know the answer,” i would say, “i cant do it!” “perhaps you dont know the answer,” he would say quietly. “do you think we might figure it out together? how do you know what you can do until you try?”mr. myrus lived around the corner, and i would often stop by to talk while he worked in his garden. i knew there was someone who let me know that if i had really tried, that was enough. “dont be so hard on yourself,” hed say. “stop blaming yourself. did you try your best? well, then youre not a failure,” he often told me these words.mr. myrus died in 1978. i had never thought about his death. he was too young. i felt sorry. but when i think about him now, i dont feel so sorry. he taught me to be kind, not only to others, but to myself. he taught me my own value. he taught me about honor, about truth, and about doing my bestand that all feelings and beliefs have dignity and deserve respect. and of all the things i know, this i believe: we cant all be “the best”, but we can, each of us, be our best, and i know thats true because mr. myrus told me that.24. what can we know about mr. myrus according to the passage?a. he usually treats his students in a hard way. b. he is responsible for his teaching and students.c. he is a person who isnt particular about what he wears.d. he sometimes is cruel and unreasonable to his students.25. the author thought he was a lucky dog because _.a. he had got a great belief from his teacher b. mr. myrus had taught him for eight yearsc. mr. myrus became his teacher a second time d. he developed a good relationship with mr. myrus26. it can be concluded from the third paragraph that _.a. the author preferred other subjects to math b. mr. myrus thought it was very easy to learn mathc. the author was ashamed to admit his math was poor d. mr. myrus helped the author build up his confidence27. what can we learn by reading the passage?a. the author hoped to live a positive life. b. the author may have become a teacher.c. the author liked to recall his childhood. d. the author ended up being a man of self-confidence.c the desert tortoise is found in the mojave and sonoran deserts in north america. it is listed as an endangered species under the united states federal endangered species act and is considered“vulnerable”by the international union for conservation of nature(iucn). despite the laws that protect them, their numbers are still on the decline.the desert tortoise in the areas has lived for thousands of years. this animal is able to survive ground temperature over 140 and is known to live as long as 60 to 80 years. however, ninety-five percent of the life of a desert tortoise is spent in the ground escaping the heat in a hole or passage in the ground. holes can be easily destroyed by off-highway vehicles that do not stay on built roads. disasters also occur when they seek shade under parked cars.desert tortoises are also harmed by several diseases such as the upper respiratory tract disease often found in adopted tortoises. pet owners releasing sick tortoises into the wild has resulted in diseases being spread to wild tortoises. the desert tortoise feeds on a dune(沙丘) primrose(报春花) during spring. non-native sahara mustard (芥菜) seen in the background is a weed that competes with the native plants for water and nutrients. in some areas, mustard grows so densely that it is nearly impossible for desert tortoises to pass through. vehicles, which do not stay on built roads and do not get washed frequently, contribute to spreading weeds.rubbish, such as burst balloon, is a danger to desert tortoises. the balloon can be mistaken for food by desert tortoises and, once consumed, may remain in the stomachs giving them a false sense of fullness that may cause them to starve.28. what does the underlined word“vulnerable”in paragraph 1 refer to?a. easily harmed.bvery useful.c. well protected.dhardly noticed.29. why does the desert tortoise spend most of its time underground?a. to save energy for a long lifeb. to escape cross-country vehicles.c. to shelter themselves from other animals.d. to protect themselves from the heat30. what can we learn about the tortoise?a. it digests split balloon easily b. it lives on native plantsc. it can fill itself up with burst balloon d. it promotes the growth of mustard31. whats the best title of the passage?a. protection of the desert tortoise b. a sharp decline in tortoise numberc. dangers the desert tortoise is facingd. a bad effect vehicles have on tortoise din todays world of smart phones and laptops, most people have at least one time-telling thing with them. since these digital products are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? according to some consumers, the answer is yes. new jersey teenager charlie wollman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function.” many young adults think so and use their smart phones to tell time. it is said that fewer young people wear watches today than ten years ago. as a result, some people say that the watch industry is at a crossroads. however, watchmakers optimistically say that watches regain popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. by then, they are willing to spend money on a quality watch that doesnt just keep good time. fifty years ago, watchmakers took pride in their products accuracy. but in recent years, the watch industry has changed itself into an accessory(配饰) business. and today, the image a watch conveys has become more important than the time it tells.“complications” features that go beyond simple timekeeping are an important part of a watchs image. todays watches offer lots of features that meet almost any personality. these features include compasses, usb drivers, and even other functions that measure the effectiveness of golf swings! creativity also plays a key role in designing todays watches. for example, japanese watchmaker tokyoflash makes watches that dont even look like watches. the companys popular shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. it looks more like a fashionable bracelet than a watch. whether a watch conveys fashion sense, creative talent or a love of sports, consumers want their watches to stand out. nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget(小玩意) in their bags, so people want to make a statement with whats on their wrists. will this interest in wrist fashion last? only time will tell!32. what can we know from the first paragraph?a. as most people see, watches are out of fashion. b. some people feel that watches have been of no use.c. the watch industry will close down sooner or later.d. there are so many choices of watches for teenagers today.33. according to the passage, what image does a watch convey nowadays?a. it simply tells time. b. it appeals to many teenagers. c. it has many complex functions. d. it has an impact on creativity and imagination.34. japanese watchmaker tokyoflash is mentioned in paragraph 4 to _.a. show why shinshoku watches are popular b. advertise shinshoku watches made by tokyoflash c. tell that todays watches need more imagination d. make a comparison between watches and bracelets35. what may be the best title for the passage?a. watches tell more than time b. japanese watches stand out c. watch industry is in a bad situation d. watches are becoming less popular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的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。if something that youre doing doesnt challenge you, then it doesnt change you. we all need some normal stress in our lives, after all. 36 so challenge the following limits：figure out what youre scared of and do it continuously.if youre a salesman, and youre scared of talking to people personally or over the phone, now, instead of being scared and thinking youll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call. 37 but dont stop on the first attempt! eventually, you can look at fear in the eyes and say, “go on, im not scared!” 38 make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on. apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise. 39 a simple 9 - minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself. exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself.travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.dont just limit yourself to your fellow travelers-try to connect with the service staff. you never know what kind of people theyre going to be. get out of your house or go online right now to book your class. 40 a. someone may hang up on you.b. you should do it continuously.c. you dont need to go to the gym.d. running in the gym may be a better choice.e. start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself.f. take a class for a hobby youve been longing to develop.g. you can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第1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）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。one day i went to a store to get some needed items for my family.i gathered up my goodies and headed for the 41 counter, only to be 42 in the narrow aisle (通道) by a young man who 43 to be about sixteen years old. i wasnt in a hurry, so i 44 waited for the boy to realize that i was there. it was obvious now, he was mentally 45 and a little shocked as he turned and saw me standing so 46 to him, waiting to 47 . i said, “hey buddy, whats your name?” “my name is denny and im 48 with my mommy,” he responded proudly. “wow,” i said, “thats a(n) 49 name; i wish my name was denny, but my name is steve. how old are you denny?” “how old am i now, mommy?” he asked his mother as she slowly 50 from the next aisle. “youre fifteen years old, denny”. then he headed toward the toy section.dennys mom 51 me for taking the time to talk with her son. she told me that most people wouldnt 52 look at him, much less talk to him.i told her that it was my 53 and that there are plenty of red, yellow, and pink roses in gods garden; 54 , “blue roses” are very 55 and should be appreciated 56 their beauty and distinctiveness. you see, denny is a blue rose and 57 someone doesnt stop and 58 that rose with their heart and touch that rose with their kindness, then theyve 59 a blessing from god. so, the next time you see a blue rose, dont turn your head and walk off. 60 to smile and say hello.41. a. customerb. checkoutc. salesmand. office42. a. blockedb. troubledc. met d. found43. a. pretendedb. appeared c. declared d. tended 44. a. slowly b. slightly c. kindlyd. patiently45. a. torn b. broken c. challengedd. wounded 46. a. closeb. friendlyc. next d. happily47. a. steal away b. hurry outc. squeeze by d. break in48. a. swimming b. shopping c. singingd. travelling49. a. cool b. bad c. ordinaryd. old 50. a. went awayb. walked by c. came overd. turned up51. a. thankedb. stared atc. praisedd. chatted with52. a. everb. stillc. yetd. even53. a. courageb. pleasurec. habitd. faith54. a. thereforeb. besidesc. meanwhile d. however55. a. rareb. bigc. brightd. colorful56. a. with b. by c. for d. in57. a. unless b. if c. befored. after58. a. smell b. pick c. buyd. see59. a. wantedb. forgotten c. missedd. invited60. a. be brave b. be proud c. take it easy d. take the time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。children do not think the way adults do. for most of 61 first year of life, if something is out of sight, it i