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甘二中20192020学年度上学期高三9月月考英语试题本卷分第卷和第卷两部分。满分150分，考试时间100分钟第一部分 听力（略）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、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AYou surely want to take a good school yearbook photo,for you only get to do it once,and its what people remember you by for the whole school year.Learn how to look good and look natural in your yearbook photo with these simple tips.1.Practice smiling in a mirror. It sounds crazy,but figuring out how to make a natural looking smile for the camera does need a little preparation.Dont be shy!Just imagine you are in front of a camerahold your head high,look straight into the mirror and smile.Keep practicing until you find out your most attractive smiling face.2.Choose your color wisely.In yearbook photos,lots of people look good in darker colors because they draw attention to the face.Generally,white often isnt the best choice because it can make your skin look a bit gray,especially if youre pale.Besides,stay away from super(超级的)-bright colors(bright yellow,bright blue)unless youre really sure they make you look perfect.3.Avoid unnecessary details.Busy patterns draw attention to themselves in yearbook photos,not to your face and smile.Save them for your everyday fashion experiments.Besides,have your clothes prepared for the day when the yearbook photo is taken.The last thing you want to do is pick out the perfect thing to wear,only to find that its in the laundry.4.Avoid big changes to your appearance.Big changes may not turn out the way you hope.Leave some time to do your hair,such as combing(梳头)it up right before the yearbook photo is taken.Dont overdo it,since you want your hair to stay in one place and your face to draw all the attention,but go for the “less is more” approach. 21.The best title of this passage is . A.How to Make Yourself Look Good B.How to Do When Taking a School PhotoC.How to Get Ready for Your School Photo-taking D.How to Make a Good School Photo Book22.A bright yellow shirt is not a good choice for taking photos because . A.it reflects light with the brightness B.it makes people look gray and paleC.it draws more attention than the face D.it suits nobody in front of a camera23.The underlined part “less is more” in the last paragraph means . A.common hair style is more attractive than the over-doneB.simple hair style makes your face more attractiveC.spending less time on hair makes you look more attractiveD.combing the hair up right costs less time but means more24.During the preparation for photo-taking . A.a camera is needed B.clothes should be in the laundryC.fashion should be perfectly showed D.big changes are not neededBNeither television nor radio nor magazines nor books nor any other medium can begin to match newspapers for depth and breadth of coverage(新闻报道).In fact,all these media themselves depend on newspapers to bring them information that they then process and distribute as their own brand of news.Now many newspapers are locked in a struggle for survival.If they losewhich is by no means impossiblewe all lose.The great task for editors and publishers is to respond to the competitive challenge caused by online news,and at the same time use their own online news to increase their profits.As yet,they havent figured out a smooth and sure way to do that.So they cut some more to get profit.The cuts in size that they are making are in some cases risky and in others without considering the results.With every cut,publishers tirelessly argue that readers wont even know the difference.The trouble is that by the time customers do notice that they are getting less for their money,it will be too latetoo late to notice the reduction in the number of readers.The other big cuts,of course,are in staff.The victims would be the oldest and most experienced workers because they are the highest paid.While there is plenty of tired deadwood among them,there is also a lot of talent.When experienced staff leave in large numbersas they often do nowthe newspaper loses great professional memory.But the real loser is the readers,who are suddenly robbed of the insights(见识)that only the experienced reporters can bring.As for the future,there is at least one big,bright sign:intelligent young people will continue to flood into journalism in urgent search of jobs,despite its high demands and modest(不太高的)pay.25.The underlined word “deadwood” in Paragraph 5 may refer to “”. A.the staff who are going to retireB.people who are no longer useful or neededC.workers who are experiencedD.reporters who are tired of covering events26.According to the passage,which of the following can best describe the authors attitude towards the ways the editors and publishers have adopted to get profit?A.The author has no objection.B.The author is against them.C.The author has not shown it clearly.D.The author regards them reasonable.27.The author seems to agree with the view that . A.experienced workers are the last to be laid offB.journalism is a job offering highest pay for high demandsC.the challenge of newspapers is that there are not enough intelligent young peopleD.it is possible that newspapers may not survive in the end28.It is stressed by the passage that the most important quality for a journalist is. A.patienceB.selfishnessC.insights D.sensitivityCThere is some unwelcome news for students preparing for exams you dont need the break as much as you may think that makes you feel less tired.Scientists have long assumed that willpower is a limited resource,which is why you feel the need to have a rest,have a snack and come back to a task when youre feeling better.They argued that the only way to restore willpower was by rest,food or entertainment.But psychologists have challenged this theory,saying weak willpower is all in your head.They found that peoples beliefs in willpower determine how long and how well theyll be able to work on a tough mental exercise.“If you think of willpower as something thats limited,youre more likely to be tired when you perform a difficult task,” said Prof.Veronika Job.“But if you think of willpower as something that is not easily used up,you can go on and on.”The researchers designed four experiments to test students beliefs in willpower.After a tiring task,those,who believed or were led to believe that willpower is a limited resource,performed worse on standard concentration tests than those who thought of willpower as something they had more control over.They also found that leading up to final exam week,students who believed the limited resource theory ate junk food 24 percent more often than those who believed they had more control in resisting temptation.Mr.Job said.“The theory that willpower is a limited resource is interesting,but it has had unintended consequences.Students who may already have trouble studying are being told that their power of concentration is limited,and they need to take frequent breaks.But a belief in willpower as a non-limited resource makes people stronger in their ability to work through challenges.”The findings could help people who are battling temptation.Willpower isnt driven by a biologically based process as much as we used to think.The belief in it is what influences your behavior.29.The theory that willpower is limited supports that . A.people must eat snacks when they feel tiredB.people do need a break to restore their willpowerC.theres no way to strengthen peoples willpowerD.weak willpower doesnt affect peoples life much30.What have the scientists long believed regarding willpower?A.It is in the charge of people.B.It is a limited resource.C.There is no way to restore willpower.D.It doesnt easily run out.31.Which of the following best helps the students to prepare better for their exams?A.Push themselves even if they want to take a break.B.Dont eat fast food while studying.C.Remind themselves willpower is not limited.D.Stay in a comfortable and quiet place.32.Whats the best title for the passage?A.A new theory about willpowerB.How to build strong willpowerC.The great influence of willpowerD.Willpower doesnt last longD “Hurry and finish breakfast,honey,” I urge my daughter.“We have some new music to learn today.”The sun is not up,yet here we sit on the piano bench,mother and daughter,welcoming the new day in some.“Are your fingers in a good position?” I gently instruct.Blue eyes rolling,7-year-old Emily sighs before repeating the song,adding a little “forte”(强音) to stress that this time she does hit correct note.“Be careful not to be too hard on her,” I tell myself.“Stress the positive and make it fun.”“That was much better!” I say.I think back to my own mother,30 years ago,sitting beside me as I practiced the piano before sunrise.We were 6:30 people,meeting in the early morning each day.Despite working a second-shift job and getting only six hours of sleep,Mon never missed a practice session(训练课).Her instruction was always subtle(巧妙的),her gentle manner filling me with love.I give Emily a hug.She plays not perfectly at first,but eventually with much harmony and rhythm.“Lets play it again,Mom!”Emilys eyes,the same pair that were rolling with frustration(挫败)just 20 minutes earlier,are now lit with the glow(光辉)of achievement.I,too,feel a love between generations strengthened years earlier on a piano bench in the early light of day.“Mom,you should have heard her play at the concert!” I say.“She didnt miss a note!” It is a week later,and Im feeling the need to praise my young musician.I know exactly whom to call first.“Well,of course she did a great job!You tell Emily that Grandma is proud of her.And dont forget to give her a big,sweet kiss.”Hanging up the phone,I walk into my bedroom,checking that the alarm is set for the next morning.We are,as we always have been,6:30 people,mother and daughter,playing our instrument of love.33.At first,it seemed that Emily. A.was very sleepy B.was in high spiritsC.felt a bit upset D.showed great interest in music34.During the morning practice session,the author reminded herself to. A.be strict with her daughter B.be patient with her daughterC.be proud of her mother D.be thankful to her mother35.Who does the underlined word “We” in Paragraph 7 refer to?A.The author and her daughter. B.The author and her husband.C.The author and her teacher. D.The author and her mother.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处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Find Something You Like to DoFinding something you enjoy doing can improve the quality of your life and reduce your stress levels._36_ It can also help you make friends or even provide a purpose in your life. Then how can you find something you like to do? _37_Some hobbies, such as albums and gardening, can take up a lot of time. Other hobbies, such as video games or reading, can be done at your own pace and do not require any extended time. Research the hobby or activity you would like to get involved in. Find out how much time and money you will need to devote to starting and continuing the activity. For example, some sportsrelated interests might require special equipment._38_Your local library or phone book should also have information on hobbies and activities in your area. Talk with other people who are involved in some of the activities you are interested in._39_ Ask if you could tag along(跟随) to a meeting or spend some time with this person while he is involved in his hobby to see if it is something you would enjoy._40_Challenge yourself to try a new activity you are interested in for a week or so. Allow yourself to learn about the hobby and determine whether you will enjoy the activity or not.A.Think about how a hobby benefits you.B.A hobby can connect you with other people.C.Take a chance on a hobby and see how it turns out.D.Think about how much free time you can devote to a hobby.E.You can find information about hobbies and interests on Find My Hobbys website.F.You can get firsthand knowledge by interviewing someone about a particular hobby.G.It takes a long time and energy to decide whether a particular hobby is right for you.第二部分：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1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。Skydiving isnt an activity for the faint of heart, but when you do it at 101 years old, youre pretty much a superhuman. On May 13, Verdun Hayes became the _41_person in the world to complete a 15,000-foot tandern jump (双人伞), _42_ the Guinness World Records he once set up. Verdun Hayes wasnt _43_. He finished the jump with eight family members and two close _44_ at Dunkeswell Airport in England. As they_45_to make the jump, the entire family looked nervous, but_46_as well. Hayes grandsoninlaw Ian Honnor, the organizer of the familys jump, told TODAY, “He was probably the calmest one on the _47_. He had no fear and just loved it. He just wanted everyone to_48_it and be healthy.” Honnor, who helped _49_the outing, said this wasnt Hayes first jump! “When he was more than ninety years old, his family kept telling him he wasnt _50_ to do the jump. However, he didnt give up his _51_. At the age of 100, he _52_realized his ambition and became the first man of such an advanced age to _53_a tandem skydive.”This time he decided to shoot for the world record. “Because its such a big_54_, it was decided that as many people in the family as we could possibly get were going to go_55_him,” Honnor said. “He had four generations(世代) of his family in the _56_at the same timethey ranged from age 16 to 101.” The family held a big party to _57_his achievement.Hayes even had some_58_for those people hoping to _59_the same thing at his age. “Just keep your mind_60_occupied by positive thought and keep your body as fit as you possibly can,” said Hayes. “Those are the two great things.”41A happiest B bravest Coldest D riskiest42A equaling B creating Cpursuing D breaking43A alone B tall Cunusual D satisfied44A brothers B pilots C friends D beggars45A refused B prepared Cclaimed D dared46A puzzled B relieved CfrightenedD excited47A plane B ground Cmountain D tower48A share B enjoy Cmind D forget49A discuss B mention Ccancel D plan50A reminded B required Callowed D taught51A dream B career Cfreedom D fantasy52A luckily B finally Cfairly D perfectly53A bear B attempt Chold D understand54A party B festival Cevent D duty55A in defense ofB in fear of C in place ofD in support of56A air B line Cway D competition57A ignore B celebrate Ccare D report58A informationB warning Cinvention D advice59A observe B improve Cachieve D appreciate60A fully B partly Cnearly D officially第二部分：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。The Czech Republic really loves celebrations, _61_(include) anniversaries, national holidays and many other festivals.In the fall they hold their harvest festival in different regions. People basically celebrate the harvest, recognizing that they have enough food to survive through winter. Its a tradition that dates back_62_ the time when people didnt have enough food to eat, so many died from _63_(hungry).I felt very _64_(luck) to go to a village, where a festival was being held. This village is known for its outdoor museum_65_shows the lives of people from the past and the jobs they did.In the afternoon, there were not only performances of singing and dancing, _66_also plenty of other activities to do. Bands started to play traditional Czech music on the stage. People in the garden_67_(drink) beer and enjoyed _68_wonderful music that everyone there relaxed.Through festivals Czech people remind_69_(they) of their history, and at the same time have _70_good time together with their families and friends.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。Yesterday, I was walked my dog in the evening when I saw the poor child who was selling some key chains. He had five key chains and was asking for me to buy one. I asked myself, “Is he selling this build a house?” My heart answered “No, this is for his hungry tonight.” I bought all the key chai