安徽省巢湖市2020届高三英语第一次月考试卷

安徽省巢湖市2020届高三英语第一次月考试卷第I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1遍。1.What does the woman want to buy?A. A pair of shoes. B. A shirt C. A coat2. What is the woman doing now?A. Reading a novel B. Writing a short storyC. Playing with her brother3 How is the man going to go home?A. By bus B. By car C. By bicycle4. What can we learn about the woman?A. She got a ticket for the manB. She arrived an hour earlier than the manC. She will buy some popcorn and drinks5. Where does the man want to go?A. The bus stop B.The police station C. No.1 middle school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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读2遍。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the matter with the womans apartment?A. Its air conditioner has broken downB. Its window air conditioner isnt very powerfulC. The central air conditioner is out of order7. What does the woman plan to do next month?A. Move to a new apartmentB. Ask for her rent backC. Get an electric fan请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What color does the woman want to buy ?A. Green B. Black C. Blue.9. How much is the sweater?A. 118yuan B. 162yuan C. 150yuan请听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。10. What kind of room did the woman reserve?A. A double room with a front viewB. A single room with a front viewC. A double room with a rear view11. how much will the woman pay for her room?A. 700 dollars B. 630 dollars C. 575 dollars12. When will the woman check out?A. On September 12thB. On September 17th C. On September 5th请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why did the man go to the library this afternoon?A. To borrow an interesting novelB. To read the newspaperC. To attend a summer festival14. What kind of instrument does the woman like?A. The drum B. The flute C. The guitar15. How much should the speakers pay for their tickets?A. 10 pounds fiftyB. 21 pounds C. 5 pounds fifty16. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman likes reading B. The man is a studentC. The man filled in the form for the tickets请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where is the park located?A. In the suburbs of New York City B. Near fifth avenueC. Near the zoo in New York City18. When was central park built?A. About 100 years ago B. About 150 years agoC. About 200 years ago19. Who designed the park?A. Frederick Law OlmstedB. Calvert Vaux C. Both A and B20What can we learn about the park ?A. People can swim in itB. There are hundreds of kinds of animals in itC. It was designed for the rich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 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhenearly colonial settlers went to America, they took many forms of dance totheir new home. Square dancing, one of the oldest forms of American folk dancing, developed from several different Old World group dances, mainly English country dances, and the French quadrille(四对方舞).In the American version of square dancing, four couples form a square and dance to music. An American addition to square dancing is the caller. What do you think a caller does?The callers-someone who calls out the dance steps in time to the music- was a completely American invention. At first dancers memorized all the steps for a particular dance, but eventually the dances became so complicated that it wasnecessary to have someone call out cues (提示) so that dancers didnt have to remember so many steps. The caller didnt just call out “do-se-do your partner”; a good caller also came up with colorful sayings or witty lines that he said in between the cues such as “Dont be shy and dont be afraid. Swing on the corner in a waltz promenade (步伐).” A caller might also come up with new dance steps and routines.Although popular for years, square dancing seemed to be going out of style and fading away until the early 1930s, when Henry Ford helped revive（复苏）interest in it. Ford, the automobile manufacturer, used to vacation at the Wayside Inn in Massachusetts, where he enjoyed the dance programme run by a man named Benjamin Lovett. Ford asked Lovett to come to Detroit and teach dances, but Lovett said he couldnt because he had a contract with the inn. Ford solved that problem by buying the inn and Lovetts contract. He took Lovett back to Detroit, where together they established a programme for teaching squares and rounds. Square dancing was updated and groups began forming all over the country.21. What is the best title for the passage?AThe Different Steps of Square DancingBThe Origin and Development of Square DancingCWho Was the Inventor of Square Dancing?DWhy Did Square Dancing Go Out of Style?22. What does the underlined part “their new home” refer to?AThe United Kingdom.BFrance.CAfrica.DAmerica.23 Why did the caller call out the steps for the dancers?A. Because the dance was invented by the caller.B. Because the dancers didnt know the names of the steps.C. Because the steps were very particular.D. Because it was hard for the dancers to remember all the steps.24. . What can we learn about Henry Ford in the last paragraph?A. He was the man who made the first car.B. He was very fond of dancing.C. He helped make square dancing popular again.D. He taught people how to dance.BIn my memory, my dad always encouraged me to be my best self, explore the world, and believe in those who cared and loved me, which helped to make me who I am today. Besides, Ive grown up with a pretty good model that my father always was.One year, my father nearly lost his life. He was twenty-seven years old then. For several months, hed been suffering from stomach pains. My dad was a former track star, so he knew how to handle pain. Convinced it was nothing serious, he just made a face until it was over whenever itflaredup. My mom and dad were visiting his parents in Englewood, New Jersey when extreme pain struck my dad again. However, that time, the pain didnt fade away although my father tried to take control of it. Meanwhile, my dad developed a high fever. My grandparents rushed him to a nearby hospital. The doctors in the emergency room were confused about his condition. My dads symptoms seemed consistent with appendicitis (阑尾炎), but the pain wasnt localized to the lower part of his stomach, where the appendix (阑尾) is located.While they were debating what to do, a 33-year-old surgeon named Dr. Ibrahim, spoke up. “It must be an appendix.” Dr. Ibrahim guessed it was a rare condition and insisted that my dad should receive an operation immediately, although others were against his decision.Dr. Ibrahim turned out to be very correct. My dad was wheeled into surgery and his appendix was removed just before it could burst and cause a deadly infection. At last, he got rid of danger.What if my father hadnt been in Englewood that day? What if young Dr. Ibrahim hadnt been there to point out what the older and more experienced doctors hadnt considered? He was in the right place at the right time, and it saved his life. Now I am a father of two children. Like my father I will never forget Dr. Ibrahim.25. What can we know about the authors father?A. He set a good example for the author.B. He was in poor health in his younger days.C. He seldom helped the author overcome troubles.D. He liked to learn from others to improve himself.26. Which can best replace the underlined phrase “flared up” in Paragraph 2?A. slid quicklyB. stayed for a whileC. disappeared graduallyD. broke out suddenly27. Whats the passage mainly about?A. A terrible family travel experience.B. The determination of the authors father.C. A timely operation on the authors father.D. The importance of learning from experience.CWhen I think about the horror movie The Ring, Iremember one of my friends once said, Deathdoesnt choose those who are young or old, sickor healthy. It just chooses randomly. It explainedwhy she was so afraid while watching the movie.This is how I think of cancer. It has no predeterminedplan. It does not matter if you are old or young.I had a perfect life. It was a bubble that could not be pierced(刺入) by unhappiness. No one died, and no one was sick; we were all happy and loving life.Then I found out my grandfather had cancer.No matter how much I told myself he wouldlive, somehow I still felt as if it was a death sentence.He was so young, only 63.He fought so hard. Whenever I feel my own lifetaking a turn for the worse, as if things wouldnever get better, I remember how many years helived fighting such a scary and difficult disease.After he died, a grand gathering is held for him.All his friends and relatives attended it. It is a traditionalIrish wake. They ate and drank and celebratedGrandpas life. He died with dignity, surroundedby loved ones.I honestly dont know how I coped. I nevercried alone. I had the compassion of my friendsand the support of my family and teachers. I justremembered my grandfathers wish that weshould celebrate his life after he passed away.Thats how we came up with the idea for Hivesfor Lives - a business my sister and I startedwhere all the profits go to the American CancerSociety. We sell honey, honeycombs, beeswaxcandles, and lip balms, which all come from ourbeehives in Virginia.28. Why was the authors friend so afraid while watching the movie?A. Because death chooses people at random.B. Because death chooses people on purpose.C. Because death only chooses young people.D. Because death only chooses healthy people.29.It can be inferred from Paragraph 6 that_.A. the author always met with difficulties in lifeB. every time the author thought of his grandfather, he criedC. his grandfather has fought against cancer for two yearsD. his grandfathers fighting against cancer encouraged the author a lot30. The underlined word wake in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to_ .A. a festival held annuallyB. a state of not falling asleepC. the track left behind something that has passedD. the time when people get together to remember the dead person31. Why did the author and his sister start the business Hives for Lives?A. Because they loved bees.B. Because they wanted to be rich.C. Because they wanted to help those with cancer.D. Because they wanted to pay off their grandfathers debt.DWhy should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup(基因构成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.Exploration also allows minerals and other potential(潜在的) resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spinoffs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even nonstick pans and mirrored sunglasses are byproducts(副产品) of technological developments in the space industry!While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.32Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1?ATo express his doubts.BTo compare different ideas.CTo introduce points for discussion.DTo describe the conditions on Earth.33What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph 2?AHumans are natureborn to do so.BHumans have the tendency to fight.CHumans may find new sources of food.DHumans dont like to stay in the same place.34The underlined word “spinoffs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to _.Asurvival chancesBpotential resourcesCunexpected benefitsDphysical possessions35Which of the statements can best sum up the passage?ASpace exploration has created many wonders.BSpace exploration provides the best value for money.CSpace exploration can benefit science and technology.DSpace exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。Everyone knows that the Frenchmen are romantic, the Italians are fashionable and the Germans are serious. Are these just stereotypes or is there really such a thing as national character? And if there is, can it affect how a nation succeed or fail?At least one group of people is certain that it can. A recent survey of the top 500 entrepreneurs (企业家) in the UK found that 70% felt that their efforts were not appreciated by the British public. Britain is hostile (敌意的) to success, they said. It has a culture of jealousy(嫉妒). 36 Jealousy is sometimes known as the “green-eyed monster” and the UK is its home.Scientists at Warwich University in the UK recently tested this idea. They gathered a group of people together and gave each an imaginary amount of money. 37 Those given a little were given the chance to destroy the large amount of money given to others but at the cost of losing their own. Two thirds of the people tested agreed to do this.38 . But there is also opposite evidence. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development recently reported that the UK is now the worlds fourth largest economy. That is not bad for people who are supposed to hate success. People in the UK also work longer hours than anyone else in Europe. So the British people are not lazy, either.“It is not really success that the British dislike,” says Carey Cooper, a professor of management at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. “Its people using their success in a way that seems proud or unfair or which separates them from their roots.”39 They set out to do things in their way. They work long hours. By their own efforts they become millionaires.40 .It hardly seems worth following their example. If they were more friendly, people would like them more. And more people want to be like them.A. This seems to prove that the entrepreneurs were right to complain.B. The one who owns most money in the end is the winner.C. As a result, the survey said, entrepreneurs were “unloved, unwanted and misunderstood.”D. It is not true that British people are born jealous of others success.E. Some were given a little, others a great deal.F. But instead of being happy they complain that nobody loves them.G. Perhaps it is the entrepreneurs who are the problem.第三部分 英语知识运用 (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)Thesimplestwaytosayitisthis:Ibelieveinmymother.My_41_beganwhenIwasjustakidI_42_becomingadoctor.MymotherwasadomesticThroughherwork,sheobservedthat_43_peoplespentalotmoretimereadingthanthey_44_watchingtelevision.SheannouncedthatmybrotherandI_45_watchtwotothreepre-selectedTVprogramsduringtheweek.Withourfreetime,wehadtoreadtwobookseachfromtheDetroitPublicLibraryand_46_herwrittenbookreports.Shewouldmarkthemupwithcheckmarksandhighlights.Yearslaterwerealizedhermarkswerea_47_.Mymotherwasilliterate.WhenIenteredhighschoolIwasa(n)_48_,butnotforlong.Iwantedthefancyclothes.Iwantedto_49_theguys.IwentfrombeinganA-studenttoaB-studenttoaC-student.Onenightmymothercamehomefrom_50_hervariousjobsandIcomplainedaboutnothavingenoughItalianknitshirts.Shesaid,Okay,IllgiveyouallthemoneyImakethisweekscrubbingfloorsandcleaningbathrooms,andyoucanbuy_51_foodandpaythebills.Witheverything_52_,youcanhavealltheItalianknitshirtsyouwant.Iwasvery_53_withthatarrangementbutonceIgotthroughallocatingmoney,therewas_54_left.Irealizedmymotherwasafinancialgeniustobeableto_55_ourheadsandanykindoffoodonthetable,_56_buyclothes.Ialsorealizedthatimmediatesatisfactionwasntgoingto