扬州中学2016届高三上学期1月质量监测 英语.doc

江苏省扬州中学高三综合练习 英语试卷 2016.1第I 卷（选择题）第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分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 does the man want to do?A. Take photos. B. Buy a camera. C. Help the woman.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A noisy night. B. Their life in town. C. A place of living.3. Where is the man now?A. On his way. B. In a restaurant. C. At home4. What will Celia do?A. Find a player. B. Watch a game. C. Play basketball.5. What day is it when the conversation takes place?A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。6. What is Sara going to do?A. Buy John a gift. B. Give John a surprise. C. Invite John to France.7. What does the man think of Saras plan?A. Funny. B. Exciting. C. Strange.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9题。8. Why does Diana say sorry to peter?A. She has to give up her travel pan.B. She wants to visit another city.C. She needs to put off her test.9. What does Diana want Peter to do?A. Help her with her study. B. Take a book to her friend.C. Teach a geography lesson.听下面一段对话，回答第10 至第12题。10. Why does the man call the woman?A. To tell her about her new job.B. To ask about her job program.C. To plan a meeting with her.11. Who needs a new flat?A. Alex. B. Andrea. C. Miranda.12. Where is the woman now?A. In Baltimore. B. In New York. C. In Avon.听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。13. What does Jan consider most important when he judges a restaurant?A. Where the restaurant is.B. Whether the prices are low.C. How well the food is prepared.14. When did Jan begin to write for a magazine?A. After he came back to Sweden.B. Before he went to the United States.C. As soon as he got his first job in 1982.15. What may Jan do to find a good restaurant?A. Talk to people in the street. B. Speak to taxi drivers.C. Ask hotel clerks.16. What do we know about Jan?A. He cooks for a restaurant.B. He travels a lot of his work.C. He prefers American food.听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon?A. Its new building. B. Its a small town. C. Its public place.18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon?A. Saturday nights. B. Sunday afternoons. C. Fridays and Saturdays.19. Which street is known for its food shops and markets?A. Via del Mar Street. B. Fernando Street. C. Hernandes Street.20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best?A. It has an old stone surface. B. It is named after a writer.C. It is a famous university.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. -I just cant believe that Ella the cat has left me forever.- _ and cry. Dont hold it in. A. Dont worryB. Go aheadC. Forget itD. Help yourself22. We should place _ emphasis on development and security, and develop nuclear energy on the base of security.A. equal B. central C. superior D. maximum23. -Father seems worn out.-Why not have a family tour? A weeks holiday _ him back to normal.A. had broughtB. is bringingC. will be bringing D. will have brought24. When showing your membership card, you will receive a _ on purchases, which will save some money.A. bonusB. bargain C. discount D. service25. Protesters calling for a higher minimum wage gather on Tuesday in Miami, Florida, as part of _ organizers called a “ day of action” nationwide to improve the salaries of fast food workers in the United states _ are badly paid.A. which; who B. what; that C. what; howD. how; which26. - Why did Miss Li resign from the present position so abruptly? - As far as I know, she _ for higher wages, but was turned down in the end.A. broke offB. gave awayC. went on D. held out 27. On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I am delighted to _ best wishes to the many people around the world who celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year on February 8.A. extendB. spreadC. impressD. expand28. - Linda, why havent you started writing your composition. The examination has been on for 10 minutes. - I _ what to write about, sir. A. have consideredB. was considering C. have been consideringD. had been considering29. _ wondering which way to take, the little boy behaved like a real gentleman, who comforted his sister from time to time.A. LeavingB. Having leftC. To leaveD. Left30. I was only joking when I said Tom was silly; Who _ he took it seriously. A. would have thought B. would think C. had thought D. thought31. -Will my daughter be all right soon, doctor? -Well, she _ be, if she takes these tablets.A. mustB. mayC. canD. should32. According to the central bank, the 2015 edition bills will circulate _ previous editions and will have the same face value.A. in terms of B. in parallel withC. in defence of D. in case of33. _ she is not so cheerful _ she used to be?A. How is it that; asB. Why is it that; whatC. Why is it that; thatD. How is it that; like34. The story is about an old Indian villager and an American tourist in India, _understanding the others language.A. none of whom B. both of them C. none of them D. neither of whom35. -The Chinese government has attached special importance to agriculture. - As the saying goes, _.A. he who laughs last laughs bestB. he who lies down with dogs will rise with fleasC. hunger breeds discontentD. one cannot eat ones cake and have it 第二节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。In modern society loneliness can be seen as a social phenomenon and people can experience loneliness for many reasons. It is a very common, 36 normally temporary, consequence of a breakup, divorce, or loss of any important 37 relationship. In these cases, loneliness may 38 both from the loss of a specific person or from 39 of social circles. The loss of a significant person in ones life will 40 lead to a grief response; in this situation, one might feel lonely, even while in the 41 of others.There are many different ways used to treat loneliness. The first step that most doctors 42 to patients is treatment. Short term treatment typically 43 over a period of ten to twenty weeks. During treatment, emphasis is put 44 understanding the cause of the problem, thoroughly changing the 45 thoughts, feelings, and attitudes resulting from the problem, and exploring ways to help the patient feel 46 . Some doctors also recommend group treatment a means to connect with other sufferers and establish a support system. 47 treatment is animal-assisted treatment. Studies and surveys indicate that the 48 of animal companions like dogs can 49 feelings of loneliness or depression among some sufferers. 50 the companionship the animal itself provides, there may also be increased opportunities for 51 with other pet owners. Results of a study also suggest that 52 improper social cognition (认知) offers the best chance of reducing loneliness. 53 , loneliness can sometimes play an important role in the creative process. In some people, temporary or prolonged loneliness can lead to remarkable artistic and creative expression, for example, as was the 54 with poet Emily Dickinson, and many musicians. This is not to imply that loneliness itself ensures this creativity, 55 , it may have an influence on the subject matter of the artist and more likely be present in individuals engaged in creative activities.36. A. howeverB. orC. butD. though37. A. short-termB. long-termC. abstractD. concrete38. A. breakB. sufferC. resultD. benefit39. A. turning outB. dropping outC. falling outD. putting out40. A. occasionallyB. intentionallyC. typicallyD. casually41. A. chargeB. companyC. faceD. absence42. A. commitB. submitC. recommendD. resign43. A. hitsB. occursC. strikesD. turns44. A. inB. toC. forD. on45. A. negativeB. explicitC. positiveD. original46. A. affectedB. touchedC. disconnectedD. connected47. A. OneB. OtherC. AnotherD. The other48. A. presenceB. switchC. controlD. management49. A. speedB. saveC. easeD. solve50. A. BeyondB. ExceptC. WithoutD. With51. A. wrestlingB. trainingC. popularizingD. socializing52. A. calculatingB. correctingC. assessingD. transmitting53. A. HoweverB. MoreoverC. ThereforeD. Though54. A. appearanceB. caseC. wayD. poems55. A. yetB. stillC. justD. rather第三部分 阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ACompany: Embassy SuitesLocation: US-CA-San Luis ObisopoEmployee Type: Full-Time/Part-timeJob Type: ReceptionistReqs Education: High SchoolReqs Experience: Less Than 1 YearCONTACT INFORMATIONContact: Rebecca HyrePhone: 805.549.0800Email: Rebecca 163.comFax: Not AvailableDESCRIPTIONEmbassy Suites Hotel San Luis is currently accepting applications for front Desk Services Agent. Full time day and part time night positions open.Availability must include weekends and holidays.This position has a combination of duties mainly related, but not limited to checking-in hotel guests.We are seeking candidates who have the ability to:Understand guest inquires and provide responses in a helpful, courteous（礼貌的）manner.Promote positive relations with all individuals who approach the Front Desk and enter the hotel.Focus on the guest needs remaining calm and courteous.Work well under pressure.Input and access data in the computer.Ensure security and confidentiality of guest and hotel information.Work cooperatively with other departments and co-workers as part of a team.REQUIREMENTSCustomer service experience preferredPlease apply online by submitting a resume, including a cover letter.OR:Apply in person, by submitting an application for employment, from the executive offices located within the hotel.56. Which of the following best describes the job advertised?A. Technical Engineer.B. Door Man.C. Reservation Officer.D. Front Desk Services Agent.57. Which of the following is needed for the job?A. College diploma or aboveB. Necessary PC skills.C. Speaking at least three languagesD. Five-year working experience.BConcepts from science and nature are filled with our languages common phrases, idioms and spoken expressions. The unbelieving expression “Well, Ill be a monkeys uncle” has its origin in bitter disbelief over Darwins writings on evolution. These colourful expressions bring spice (趣味) to our language.Yet certain well-used phrases from science are just plain wrong! Some are obvious, yet we use them anyhow. For example, a person who acutely shakes her head and says “A watched pot never boils” while you are waiting second after tiring second for test results to arrive or job offers to come in knows that if she sat down and watched a pot containing water on a stove over high heat for long enough, the water will eventually boil. However, a few phrases have less obvious scientific inaccuracies. Here are a few for you to consider. Once in a blue moon: This poetic phrase refers to something that occurs extremely rarely. A blue moon is the term commonly used for a second full moon that occasionally appears in a single month of our solar-based calendars. The problem with the phrase, however, is that blue moons are not so rare. They happen every few years at least, and can even happen within months of each other when the 29.5-day lunar cycle puts the full moon at the beginning of any month but February. The usage of “blue moon” as the second full moon in a month dates back to a 1937 Marine Farmers Almanac. But before that, blue moons meant something slightly different. Typically, 12 full moons occur from winter solstice to the next winter solstice, but occasionally a fourth full moon in a season could be observed. In such a case, one of the four full moons in that season was known as “blue”.Where theres smoke, theres fire: The phrase means that if something looks wrong, it likely is wrong. But lets step back. Do you always have to have fire if you see smoke? Answering that first requires defining “fire”, Merriam-Websters first definition of fire is “the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame and heat”. Combustion is the chemical reaction that occurs when fuel is burned in the presence of oxygendenying a fire any of these three things will stop the fire; attempting to start a fire without any one of the three things will be impossible. In complete combustionwhat occurs when you light a gas stove the fire produces no smoke. However, when most materials are burned, they have incomplete combustion, which means that the fire isnt able to completely burn all of the fuel . Smoke, then, can be considered to be a product of pyrolysis (高温分解) rather than of fire itself. Youre probably thinkingso what? To get the smoke, a fire needed to be present at some point, right? Not always.Diamonds are forever: Thanks to the DeBeers slogan , decorating your honeys neck, wrists and fingers with diamonds means true and timeless love. Of course, no object that you can hold in your hand can last forever. But diamonds have a special reason for being incapable of timelessness. Without the extreme pressures of the deep Earth where they formed, a diamond will slowly turn back into graphite (石墨), which is why the older a diamond is, the more inclusions its likely to have.What common phrases push your buttons when viewed under the microscope of science? Are you curious about the hidden knowledge of some “big” phrases ? Or perhaps you have the ability to uncover the secret of some unscientific phrases? Let us know!58. According to the passage, the blue moon _.A. appears at the beginning of a monthB. gains its modern meaning before 1937C. presents itself quite frequently sometimesD. can never be seen by people in February59. What can be concluded from the passage?A. The older a diamond is, the more valuable its likely to be. B. Fire is not necessarily causing smoke.C. Smoke is a product of complete combustion.D. the less obvious scientific inaccuracies of some phrases make them more useful.60. The underlined phrase “push your buttons” in the last paragraph means “_”.A. impress you a lot B. frighten you much.C. surprise you greatly D. make you lose your interest61. The authors attitude towards the scientific inaccuracies of the phrases is _.A. indifferent B. objective C. critical D. favorable CIn 1851, Auguste Comte, the French philosopher and father of sociology, coined the new word altruism as part of a drive to create a non-religious religion based on scientific principles. He defined it as “intentional action for the welfare of others that involves at least the possibility of either no benefit or a loss to the actor”. At that time, studies of animal behavior and phrenology (颅相学) led him to locate egotistical (自我本位的) instincts at the back of the brain, altruistic ones at the front.Today, we have a far more sophisticated knowledge of the neurological (神经学的) and biochemical factors that underpin kind behavior. And this science forms the bases of two books aimed at general readersbut also at those who, despite the research, still doubt the existence of altruism.However, the books may end up providing more information for the naysayers. Take The Altruistic Brain by neuroscientist Donald Pfaff. On solid scientific ground, he builds a five-step theory of how altruism occurs, which depends on an idea that is unconvincing and may achieve the opposite result. Pfaff argues that to act altruistically you should first visualize the receiver of your good will, then mentally transform their image into your own, “from angle to angle and curve to curve”. Does it really work?At the core of evolutionary biologist David Sloan Wilsons Does Altruism Exist? is another contentious (有争议的) idea: altruism has evolved as the result of group selection. But Wilson argues his corner masterfully, providing a clever reply to the belief that natural selection occurs only at the level of the selfish gene: “Selfishness beats altruism within groups. Altruistic groups beat selfish groups,” he says.In other words, we cooperate when doing so gives our team the advantage. That doesnt sound very selfless either.Wilson acknowledges this, but argues that thoughts and feelings are less important than actions. According to evolutionary theory, pure altruists do exist, but it doesnt matter why people choose to help otherstheir reasons may be difficult even for themselves to understand. What matters is that humans can coordinate their activities in just the right way to achieve common goals. Other animals do this too, but we are masters. “Teamwork is the signature adaptation of our species,” he says.Pfaff goes further, insisting that our brain biology “urges us to be kind”. He believes this knowledge alone will inspire individuals to be more altruistic. His desire to create a better world is admirable and some of his ideas are interesting, but Wilsons analysis is clearer.While it is in our nature to be altruistic,