宁夏六盘山高级中学2020届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题

宁夏六盘山高级中学2020学年第一学期高三第二次月考试卷学 科：英 语测试时间：120分钟 满 分：150分 第 卷第一部分:听力(共两节,20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1. Which place is the man looking for? A. A post office. B. An art gallery. C. A museum.2. What is the woman trying to do?A. Tell a story. B. Describe an accident. C. Report on a game. 3. How much did the food and drinks cost?A. $30.B. $20. C. $104. Why does the woman talk to the manager? A. To complain about the service. B. To see the store owner. C. To praise an employee5. How will the two speakers know whether the classes are cancelled?A. By reading a notice. B. By receiving messages. C. By listening to the radio. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料,回答6、7题.6. How long would the woman need to work each week?A. Four hours. B. Six hours. C. Ten hours.7. What will the woman do right now?A. Fill out a job application. B. Change her class schedule.C. Organize the tapes on the shelves请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. What does the man tell the woman to do at 3:00 pm?A. Feed the dog a treat. B. Give the dog some exercise.C. Let the dog watch a program. 9. What does the woman mean in the end?A. She refuses to watch the dog. B. She doesnt like walking the dog. C. She will take care of the dog herself.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What day is it today? A. Tuesday. B. Thursday. C. Sunday. 11. What is the mans problem? A. He cant receive any calls. B. He cant dial any numbers. C. He cant send short messages.12. What does the man offer the woman? A. The serial number of the phone. B. The receipt of the phone. C. The phone number. 请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the woman probably doing? A. Interviewing a movie star. B. Discussing teenage problems. C. Hosting a program. 14. When did James Dean move to California? A. In 1931. B. In 1936. C. In 1951.15. What did James Dean do at college in California? A. He first acted in plays. B. He did more stage acting. C. He got seriously into acting. 16. What do we know about James Dean? A. He made numerous popular movies. B. He was best at acting in tragedies. C. He lost his life in a car accident. 请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What can we learn about the film? A. Its about nature. B. Its a childrens film. C. It has won an international prize. 18. When does the museum close? A. At 5:00 pm. B. At 6:00 pm. C. At 7:00 pm. 19. What can children do in the basement? A. Draw pictures on computers. B. Watch a working steam engine. C. See a life-sized model of a spaceship. 20. How will the listeners get in touch with the program to get free tickets? A. By letter. B. By e-mail. C. By phone. 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 中 ，选出最佳选项。A I wondered if anyone had experienced such an unexpected trip as I had. The day of my holiday arrived, but I wasnt looking forward to it. I had little money and had only been able to afford to stay with my Aunt Rosa in Spain. So, I wasnt really excited as I knew exactly what it was going to be like: lots of noisy cousins, and Aunt Rosa begging me to take her for a ride. After I had checked in, I made my way slowly to the departure gate. As I was waiting to board the plane, I kept thinking about my ideal holiday destination: JamaSica, with its long, sandy beaches and crystal clear water. As soon as the plane took off, I fell fast asleep and only woke to the sound of the announcement: “Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts, as we will shortly be landing in Kingston.” I froze in my seat. Was I dreaming? Kingston? Jamaica? I had boarded the wrong plane! Immediately after the plane landed, I explained the situation to the authorities. It seems there were also three other passengers heading for Spain. Apparently it had been the airlines fault, since the flight numbers for Spain and Jamaica were exactly the same! Therefore, with no flight back to London for a week, the airline had no choice but to pay for our stay. So there I was,lying on the beach, enjoying the music and the marvelous food of Jamaica! As for Aunt Rosa, I suppose she just had to live without me!21. Why did the writer choose to spend her holiday with her aunt in Spain?A. She missed her cousins very much.B. She could hardly afford any better trip. C. Her aunt begged her to go there.D. Spain was her ideal destination.22. In the text, the writer ended up _.A. flying to London immediatelyB. heading for Spain from JamaicaC. enjoying a free beach holiday D. complaining to the authorities23. Which of the following might be the best title of the text?A. A Well-Planned TripB. A Terrible AdventureC. A Nice DreamD. A Lucky Mistake BA LITTLE PRINCESS by Frances Hodgson BurnettPrice: $7.10 （Paperback Dec. 9, 1998)The novel tells of the story of a wealthy young girl, Sara Crewe, who is sent to a boarding school during her fathers campaign in India. Thanks to Capt. Crewes money, Sara is treated as a little princess until, one day, word comes of her fathers tragic death. Miss Minchin, the schools greedy headmistress, wastes no time in putting the now-penniless Sara to work for her room and board. It is only through the friendship of two other girls and some astonishing luck that Sara eventually finds her way back to happiness.THE SECRET GARDEN by Frances Hodgson BurnettPrice:$3.95 (Paperback July 1, 2020)Frances Hodgson Burnett was the highest paid and most widely read woman writer of her time, publishing more than fifty novels and thirteen plays.The Secret Gardenis a beautiful tale of friendship, secrets and human spirits. A spoiled orphan named Mary returns to England from India when her parents die. She is sent to live in Yorkshire with her uncle. Miserable and lonely, she begins to explore the houses gardens and discovers a key to a secret garden that the uncle sealed off when his wife died. There she discovered a secret so important, so enchanting, that it will change her life forever.PETER PAN by J. M. Barrie and Scott GustafsonPrice: $16.95 （Hardcover Oct. 1, 1991)It is a childrens story full of imagination and adventures. A boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with mermaids, Indians, fairies and pirates, and from time to time meeting ordinary children from the world outside.Order online and you can now save 20% off your total purchase on orders over $25!24. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the three books? A. The little princess refers to a girl named Sara Crewe. B.The secret gardenmentioned in the passage is located in India. C. Peter Pan is a boy with magic powers who never grows up. D.A Little Princesswas written by a famous female writer.25. How much does it cost to order these three books online?A. $5.60 B. $25.00 C. $22.40 D. $ 28.0026. What do these three books have in common? A. They were published in the same year. B. They all have a hard cover. C. They are all stories with tragic endings. D. They have children as their main characters. 27. In which part of a magazine can we read the text? A. FamilyB. Literature C. Technology D. EntertainmentCBuckingham Palace is where the Queen lives. It is the Queens official and main royal London home.Buckingham Palace was originally a splendid house built by the Duke(公爵) of Buckingham for his wife. George IV began changing it into a palace in 1826. It has been the official London home of Britains royal family since 1837. Buckingham Palace is also an office and used for the administrative work of the royal family. When the Queen is at home you can see her royal flag (the Royal Standard) flying from the flag pole on top of Buckingham Palace. The flag is divided into four equal parts. The first and fourth parts represent England and contain three gold lions waking on a red field; the second part represents Scotland and contains a red lion standing on a gold field; the third part represents Ireland and contains the gold coat of arms of Ireland on a blue field.In flag protocol (礼仪), the Royal Standard which must only be flown from buildings where the Queen is present is supreme (至高无上的). It flies above the British Union Flag ( the Union Jack ), and other British flags. It never flies at half mast.The guards of the Palace wear red jackets and tall, furry hats. When the first guards come on duty,there is a ceremony called the Changing of the Guard. A familiar sight at Buckingham Palace is the Changing of the Guard ceremony that takes place in the open space in front of it each morning.The Palace has around 750 rooms, including 19 state rooms,52 royal and guest bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, 92 offices, a cinema and a swimming pool. It also has its own post office and police station. About 400 people work at the Palace, including servants, chefs, footmen, cleaners, gardeners, electricians, and so on. More than 50,000 people come to the Palace each year as guests to dinners, receptions and Royal Garden Parties.28. For whom was the original Buckingham Palace built? A. The Duke of Buckingham. B. George IV. C. The Duke of Buckinghams wife. D. George IVs wife. 29. According to the text, the Royal Standard_. A. is flown at Buckingham Palace every morning B. represents the four countries of the UK C. flies at half mast only on a few occasions D. flies higher than the British Union Flag30. When can a visitor see the Changing of the Guard ceremony? A. Every morning and evening. B. Every morning. C. When the Queens flag is flying. D. When a flag is flying at the Palace.31. What is the last paragraph about? A. What you can see inside Buckingham Palace. B. The royal parties at Buckingham Palace. C. The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. D. People living and working at Buckingham Palace.DIn 1990,22-year-old Christopher McCandless gave up his career plans，left behind everyone he knew，donated all his savings to charity，and went off on an adventure，hiking his way through America to Alaska Of course,this is an unusual story most college graduates would not do so. However，studies show that in teenage years, people are more likely to try out new experiences.For example，instead of working his way up the same organization like his grandfather did，a 15-year-old may dream about becoming a traveller一only to find in his early 20s that this attraction of new places is fading and change is less attractive The reason why people become less keen to change as they get older may be that peoplegenerally have similar life patterns and demandsMost people aim to find a job and a partner. As they get older，they may have young children and elderly family members to look after. These responsibilities cannot be achieved without some degree of steadiness，which means that new experiences and ideas may not have a place in the persons lifeNew experiences may bring excitement as well as insecurity,and so most people prefer to stay with the familiar. However，not every individual is the same. A child may want to play a different game every day and get fed up if nothing changes at the kindergartenAnother may play with the same children and toys on every visit. Young children who avoid new experiences will grow up to be more traditional than others. Psychologist argue that those who have more open personalities as children are more open than others might be when they are older and that young men have a greater interest in novelty than women，although as they age，this desire for new experiences fades more quickly than it does in women32. The first paragraph serves as a(n） A . introductionBexplanationC. commentD. background33. What does the author think is the key factor that prevents people trying out new experiences? A. Age B. Partner C. Responsibility D. Education34. The underlined phrase“interest in novelty”most probably means A. independence B. curiosity C. security D.excitement 35. According to the passage, we can infer that_. A . a child who likes different games may not like to change after growing up B . a teenager is not interested in a new start before graduation C . women are more likely to try new things than men of the same age D . as one gets older, he prefers the old patterns of life第2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最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Investing in yourselfFiguring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do. 36 Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain out of doing all of these things. You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education. 37 . There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership or learning a new skill. So what are some specific things you can do? 38 . Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. Im talking about the books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction books. You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill. 39 . Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentation. Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isnt 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration. 40 . But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.A. This is just one way.B. The benefits will stay with you.C. If you arent a reader, you should start with that.D. The more you do this, the more valuable you will be.E. Of course, you need to do some research before investing.F. The best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.G. When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.第三部分 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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。One day I was taking a bus. The driver didnt 41 to start the bus soon because it was not yet 42 .A middle-aged woman got on. Tired and sad, she told her story 43 , not to anyone particular. On her way to the station, half of her 44 was stolen. The other half was hidden under her blouse, so she 45 still had some left. A few minutes later, she stopped crying, but still looked 46 . When all the seats were taken, the driver started the engine. The conductor began to collect the fares. When she came to an old man in worn-out clothes, he 47 that he had spent all his money as he accidentally got on a wrong bus and now was trying to go home. On hearing this, she ordered the old man to 48 the bus. The old man was almost in tears as he 49 her to let him take the bus home. The driver took the conductors side and repeated the conductors 50 .The woman was watching the incident. 51 the driver and the conductor raised their voices at the old man, she interfered.“Stop 52 him! Cant you see hes only trying to get home?”“He doesnt have any money!” the driver 53 .“Well, thats no 54 to throw him off the bus.” She insisted.Then she reached inside her blouse, took out her 55 money, and handed it to the conductor. “Heres his fare and mine. Just stop giving him a 56 time.All heads turned to the woman. “Its only money,” she shrugged.She rode the rest of her way home 57 a happy smile, with the money shed lost earlier 58 .On the road of life, the help of strangers can 59 our loads and lift our spirits. How much sweeter the 60 will be when we make it a little smoother for others!41. A. try B. intend C. decide D. care42. A. empty B. ready C. crowded D. full43. A. carefully B. seriously C. tearfully D. calmly44. A. money B. possession C. fare D. wealth45. A. strangely B. happily C. fortunately D. secretly46. A. unsatisfied B. weak C. excited D. unhappy47. A. explained B. declared C. admitted D. found48. A. get off B. get over C. get on D. get into49. A. thanked B. scolded C. praised D. begged50. A. command B. action C. suggestion D. request51. A. Unless B. When C. Until D. Although52. A. attacking B. wronging C. blaming D. bothering53. A. warned B. whispered C. repeated D. shouted54. A. problem B. need C. reason D. matter55. A. spending B. lost C. remaining D. borrowed56. A. busy B. hard C. cold D. fearful57. A. giving B. taking C. wearing D. forcing58. A. forgotten B. used C. earned D. returned59. A. move B. increase C. lighten D. carry60. A. world B. journey C. smile D. friendship第II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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Man:Good morning. Can I help you?Woman: Yes. I 61 (admit) to the university l