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肇庆市第四中学2014届高三第一次月考英语试题语言知识及应用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从115各题所给的a、b、c和d项中，选出最佳选项。there once lived a young man who was always unhappy and complained about his poverty.one day, he went to see a fortune teller to inquire how to become _1_.the fortune teller said, “young man, you are already wealthy now.”“where is my wealth？” the young man asked _2_.“it is with you.your _3_ is (are) your wealth.you use them to see this world.you use them to see all the _4_ things in this world.you can read, study and learn.your hands are your wealth.you can use them to work.you can use them to hug your beloved ones.your _5_ are your wealth.you can go to any places.” the fortune teller said.“you call these wealth？everyone has them，” the young man said.“these are wealth.what you have now are not what others can luckily have.are you _6_ to give your eyes to me? i am willing to give you a lot of money to _7_ for them，” the fortune teller said.“no, are you crazy? i am not going to exchange my eyes for money! they are _8_ to me！” the young man _9_.“precisely, these are wealth to you.you will not exchange them for money.furthermore, although a lot of people have their wealthy things, they do not _10_ them or treasure them.they are not _11_ to heaven for giving them their wealth.they even complain that heaven is unfair to them.do you want to _12_ one of them before you will treasure them？” the fortune teller said.1a.happy byoung cwealthy dpoor2a.anxiously bsadly cquietly dpatiently3a.knowledge bskills cbrain deyes4a.ugly bbeautiful cstrange duseful5a.legs bcars cjewels dbanknotes6a.lovely boptimistic cangry dwilling7a.charge bbuy cexchange dchange8a.precious buseless cextra dspecial9a.wept bdemonstrated csmiled dyelled10a.see brealize ckeep dhold11a.grateful bcareful cmeaningful dfaithful12a.get bgrasp chave dlose13a.take bmake cset dsell14a.wrongly bwisely cnaturally dreally15a.old bused cgone ddead第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。in order to know a foreign language thoroughly, four things are necessary.firstly, we must understand the language when we hear (16)_ spoken.secondly, we must be able to speak it ourselves correctly with confidence and without hesitation.(17)_， we must be able to read the language, and fourthly, we must be able to write it.we must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.there is no easy way to success (18)_ language learning.(19)_ good memory is a great help, but it is not enough only (20)_ (memorize) rules from a grammar book.it is no much use learning by heart long lists of words and their meanings, studying the dictionary and so on.we must learn (21)_ using the language.(22)_ we are satisfied with only a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language.“learn through use” is a good piece of (23)_ (advise) for those (24)_ are studying a new language.practice is important.we must practise speaking and (25)_ (write) the language whenever we can.阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的a、b、c和d项中，选出最佳选项。ain todays internet age, the demand for online games continues to grow.online computer game centers exist in many cities and towns throughout asia.facing the pressures of school and life, people tend to the virtual world, expecting a diversion from these problems.too often, however, they can lead to problems and unhealthy addictions.this is most clearly seen in the example of south korea.the country has the worlds highest percentage of highspeed internet services.it also has a high number of online game players and related problems.it was once reported that a young man collapsed (突然晕倒) and died while playing online games.he had been playing almost nonstop for 86 hours at an internet cafe.another young man killed his sister after becoming confused between the online world and real life.a 12yearold boy stole us $ 16000 from his father and ran away from home.he did this to continue his obsession (着迷) with online game.such problems, however, dont just happen in south korea.they are spreading to other parts of asia, as well.what kinds of people develop online game addiction? what does the problem look like? dr suehuei chen, a clinical psychologist, researches internet addiction.she discovered some signs of atrisk individuals such as lack friendship and good social skills.those problem individuals feel it so compulsive to play online games that they could sacrifice things such as school and family.they feel the need to spend more and more time online.and they become upset if anyone tries to limit their online game playing.how many problem game players are there? in mainland china, the potential number of problem online gamers is alarming.just in 2004, china has had 13.8 million online game players according to china daily.furthermore, it stated that 80 percent of these were under 25 and had signs of addiction.such numbers point toward a growing problem among chinese youth.make sure to keep control over your online game playing.if you dont control it, it can get control of you.26the underlined word “diversion” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _.asolution bcomfortcescape dsupport27the examples in the second paragraph tell us that _.athe side effects are caused by highspeed internet services bonline game playing can even cause deathconline games have caused much damage to young peopledthe teenage boy cant resist the temptation of the online games28according to dr suehuei chen, what can we do to prevent game addiction?alimit the speed of the internet services.bsacrifice things such as school and family.cspend more and more time online.dcare much for the young and improve their ability to get along with others.29we can conclude from the passage that _.athe demand for online services continues to growbchina is fighting a battle against online gamescthe problems caused by online games dont just exist in south koreadin the year 2004 there were a total of 13.8 million chinese visiting the internet30whats the best title for the passage?ainternet problembaddiction to online gamecproblem people in the worlddonline game can control peoplebi had the meanest mother in the world.while other kids ate candy for breakfast, i had to have cereal, eggs and toast.others had cokes and candy for lunch, while we had to eat a sandwich.as you can guess, my supper was different than the other kids.but at least i was not alone in my suffering.my sister and two brothers had the same mean mother as i did.my mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times.she had to know who our friends were and what we were doing.we had to wear clean clothes every day.other kids always wore their clothes for days.we reached the height of disgrace because she made our clothes herself, just to save money.the worst is yet to come.we had to be in bed by 9：00 each night and up at 7：45 the next morning.so while my friends slept, my mother actually had the courage to break child labor law.she made us work.i believed she lay awake all night thinking up mean things to do to us.through the years, our friends report cards had beautiful colors on them, black for passing, red for failing.my mother, however, would merely be content with black marks.none of us was allowed the pleasure of being a dropout.she forced us to grow up into educated and honest adults.using this as a background, im now trying to bring up my three children.im filled with pride when my children think i am mean because now i thank god every day for giving me the meanest mother in the world.31from the passage we can learn that the writers mother was _.anot generous at all bvery strict with her children cvery mean with money matters dvery cruel to her children32which of the following things did the writer hate to do most?aeating differently from other kids.bwearing clean clothes made by mother.cgoing to bed early and getting up early.dletting mother know where they were.33it can be inferred from the passage that _.athe writer worked hard and usually got good grades in studiesbmother was punished for breaking the labor lawcall the other kids studied better than the writerdthe writers family lived a miserable life34which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?amother practised economy in running her home.bthe writer is very thankful for her mother.cthe writer is severe with her children when bringing them up.dthe wrier has a deep hatred for her mother.35the passage was written in a way of _ tone.ahumorous bhateful cridiculous dcriticalcthe african elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth, is of great importance to african ecosystem (生态系统)unlike other animals, the african elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment.as a big planteater, it largely shapes the forestandsavanna (稀树草原) surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting_the_terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat.it is the elephants great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat.in its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, and pulls branches off big trees.this results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the african savannas.in these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other planteaters.take the rain forests for example.in their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor.by pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor.in such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed planteaters to move around and for small planteaters to get their food as well.36what is the passage mainly about? adisappearance of african elephants.bforests and savannas as habitats for african elephants.cthe effect of african elephants search for food.dthe eating habit of african elephants.37what does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean? afixing the time.bworsening the state.cimproving the quality.ddeciding the conditions.38what do we know about the open spaces in the passage? athey result from the destruction of rain forests.bthey provide food mainly for african elephants.c they are home to many endangered animals.dthey are attractive to planteating animals of different kinds.39according to the passage, which of the following statements is true?athe african elephant is the largest animal on earth.bafrican elephants have 300 pounds of plants every day, including small trees and under bushes.cthe african elephant is in a way the builder of the environment like other land animals.dif the african elephant disappears, the whole ecosystem wont be affected.40the passage is developed mainly by _.ashowing the effect and then explaining the causes bpointing out similarities and differences cdescribing the changes in space order dgiving examples dwhen i met him, i had a lot of anger inside of me.ive lived my whole life in spanish harlem, but in my neighborhood, there are shootups all the time.i know kids who have been shot or beaten up.i have friends who ended up in prison.i could have ended up that way, too, but mr.clark wouldnt let that happen.mr.clark worked long hours, making sure i did my work.my grades rose.in fact, the scores of our whole class rose.one day, he took our class to see the phantom of the opera, and it was the first time some kids had ever been out of harlem.before the show, he treated us to dinner at a restaurant and taught us not to talk with our mouths full.we did not want to let him down.mr.clark was selected as disneys 2000 teacher of the year.he said he would draw three names out of a hat; those students would go with him to los angeles to get the award.but when the time came to draw names, mr.clark said, “youre all going.”on graduation day, there were a lot of tears.we didnt want his class to end.in 2001, he moved to atlanta, but he always kept in touch.he started giving lectures about education, and wrote a bestselling book based on his classroom rules, the essential 55, in 2003.mr.clark took some of us on a trip to south africa to deliver school supplies and visit the orphanages (孤儿院)it was the most amazing experience of my life.its now my dream to one day start a group of womens clubs, helping people from all backgrounds.41without mr.clark, the writer _.amight have been put into prisonbmight not have won the prizecmight have joined a womens clubdmight not have moved to atlanta42the essential 55 is _.aa show ba speech ca classroom rule da book43how many students names were finally drawn out of a hat by mr.clark?anone. bthree. cfiftyfive. dall.44what can we learn in the short reading?ait was in harlem that we saw the phantom of the opera for the first time.bmr.clark taught us not to talk with our mouths full, and we did.cmr.clark was selected as disneys 2000 teacher of the year in los angeles.din 2003, mr.clark moved to atlanta, and he always kept in touch with us.45in the passage, the writer intends to tell us that _.amr.clark went to south africa because he liked travellingbmr.clark helped to set up a group of womens clubsca good teacher can help raise his or her students scoresda good teacher has a good influence on his or her students第二节信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分， 满分10分)阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先请阅读下列运动学校、中心或俱乐部的信息：ariding school: you can start horseriding at any age.choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 am. and 8：30 pm. (3：30 pm. on saturdays)there are 10 kilometres of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country.you will need a riding hat.bsailing club: our young sailors course leads to the stage 1 sailing qualification.youll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid.have fun with other course members afterwards in the clubroom.there are 10 weekly twohour lessons (tuesdays 6 pm.8 pm.)cdiving centre: our experienced instructors offer onemonth courses in deepsea diving for beginners.there are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely.you only need a swimming costume and towel.reduced rates for couples.dtennis club: learn to play tennis in the heart of the city and have fun at our tennis weekends.arrive on friday evening, learn the basic rules on saturday and play in a competition on sunday.theres also a disco and swimming pool.white tennis clothes and a racket are required.ewater sports club: we use a twokilometre length of river for speedboat racing, and waterskiing.a beginners course consists of ten 20minute lessons.you will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim.the club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 am. to 4 pm., with lessons all through the day.以下是五位运动爱好者的信息。请将他们与适合他们加入的运动学校中心或俱乐部匹配起来。46jack anderson.jack works in the city centre and wants to take up a sport that he can do regularly in his lunch hour.he enjoys activities which are fast and a bit dangerous.47margaret lillian.margaret already plays golf at weekends.now she has retired and wants to learn a new activity she can do in the countryside in the mornings.48peter florian.