广西桂林十八中2020届高三英语上学期8月第一次月考试题（通用）

广西桂林十八中2020届高三英语上学期8月第一次月考试题注意：1、本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分。考试时间：120分钟 。答卷前，考生务必将条形码、姓名和考号张贴和填写答题卷指定的位置。2、选择题答案用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；不能答在试题卷上。3、主观题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卷上作答，答案必须写在答题卷各题目指定区域内的相应位置上，超出指定区域的答案无效；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案。第卷第一部分：听力理解(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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man mean?A. He doesnt care. B. He is very satisfied. C. He is a little disappointed.2. How did the woman feel just now?A. Scared. B. Bored. C. Excited.3. Where does the woman want to go tonight?A. To the supermarket.B. To the theater.C. To a restaurant.4. What is the woman worried about?A. Being late for the football game.B. Having a traffic accident.C. Missing her flight.5. Why does the man want another credit card?A. To pay for a car. B. To get a higher credit score.C. To buy more things he needs.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或对白，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What are the speakers probably?A. Journalists.B. Doctors.C. Teachers.7. What are the speakers probably going to do there?A. Go sightseeing. B. Buy some equipment. C. Have a news making event.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. When is the mans flight leaving?A. Next FridayB. Next Saturday.C. Next Sunday.9. How much will the man have to pay for all tickets?A. $1,740.B. $1,160.C. $580.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When should students meet for the field trip?A. At7:00 am.B. At 7:15 am.C. At 8:00 am.11. How will the boy probably get to school today?A. Take the bus.B. Take his moms car.C. Take Mrs. Andersons car.12. What is the relationship between the woman and Mrs. Anderson?A. Colleagues.B. Neighbors.C. Best friends.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How does the woman usually go to work?A. By bike.B. By subway.C. By car.14. What will happen if the man is late for work?A. His boss will yell at him. B. He will work overtime. C. He will be fined.15. Why does the woman like living in the city?A. It makes it easier to work from homeB. Her kids will get into good schools.C. There are many interesting things to do.16. What do the speakers have in common?A. They both have children. B. They are both married. C. They both like driving.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where does the talk take place?A. In England.B. In Australia. C. In the United States.18. When was The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry published?A. In 2020.B. In 2020.C. In 2020.19. What award has Rachel Joyce won?A. The Commonwealth Book Prize.B. The Tinniswood Award.C.The Man Booker Prize.20. What did Rachel Joyce use to work as?A. An actress.B. A TV host.C. A writer.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）请阅读下列短文，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。ACommunity is the heart of everything we do. We can share tips on where to go and what to do with other like-mindpeople andhelp others discover amazing places.Cris Castelul BethlenCastle Bethlen in Cris is being restored right now but you can still look around the inside and the small exhibition. The tower is dating back to the medieval ages. Its highest level facade(正面)being decorated by the painted high relief of figures shows warriors dressed in the Hungarian garment. Its one of the most beautiful pieces of Transylvanian renaissance dwelling and defense castle architecture.St Kilda Beach in MelbourneA great place to relax towards the end of the day and be sure to catch the beautiful sunset at the pier! If youare feeling adventurous enough, you can climb down the rocks at the pier and sit there to enjoythesunset. Penguins make their way back home after sunset too，so be sure to catch a glimpse of those cuties.Waipio Valley LookoutThis is a very cool lookout spot in America. There really isnt a parking lot here and you will have to find street parking and then walk to this lookout spot. If you want to continue drivinginto the valley, you will need a 4x4 vehicle since its a pretty hilly drive.Jamboree Monument in KoreaStanding approximately 50 feet tall, Jamboree Monument has become one of the notable landmarks of Sokcho City since it was built in 1991 for celebrating the largest World Scout Jamboree. Towering among the other 30 sculptures sculpted in the park, it adds the attractiveness of the surrounding area.21.Which place is ideal for you to experience the history of Transylvanian renaissance ?A.Melbourne B. Cris C. America D. Korea22. What may be your possible means if you go travelling in Waipio Valley Lookout?A.By car. B. Usingwhatevervehicles. C.By busD. On foot .23. What is the most striking feature of Jamboree Monument?A. Its remarkable height.B. Its excellent location.C. Its surrounding area. D. Its cultural relics.BTenzing left his home when he was ten to work and help his mother，who was looking after their 2-acre ancestral farm after his fathers death. He did temporary jobs for the first few years and then joined a Malaysian construction firm, where he learnt to drive, repair machines, work on the Internet and even speak English fluently.“In those 13 years, I learnt everythingdriving, mechanic work, and how to set up a small factory. This made me gain much confidence to do almost all jobs,” says Tenzing.However, as his mother was getting older, on December 12, 2020, Tenzing returned to his hometown in Assam. Having visited several farms, he came to know that tea could be easily exported and many tea companies were buying tea; so he also decided to grow tea on his farm. But as his family had never grown tea, he had no idea how to do it.Being new in this field, Tenzing went to meet with many tea experts and followed their instructions. But whenever he sprayed pesticide(农药)on his farm, hed get a headache and feel indisposed. So he started looking for alternatives. Tenzing did his research online and finally in 2020, he connected with people from a Canadian non-governmental organization and invited them to his farm, where they trained him. Thus, Tenzing started growing tea organically.Today Tenzing has 25 acres of land, in which 7.5 acres is used for tea planting, and he grows almost all types of fruits and vegetables. His success inspired many, and farmers from other parts of the country also started coming to his farm to learn organic farming. He has trained about 30,000 farmers so far. Every year almost 100 tourists visit his farm from various parts of the world like the UK, Australia, Germany, etc.24. What can we know about Tenzing?A. He was mistreated at a young age.B. He lived a happy childhood.C. He received much formal education.D. He had great learning ability.25. Why did Tenzing want to grow tea on his farm?A. His mother was getting older.B. Tea sold very well at that time.C. His land was best for tea growth.D. He was tired of temporary jobs.26. What does the underlined word “indisposed” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Unfair.B. Motivated C. Uncomfortable.D. Touched27. What can be inferred about Tenzings farm according to the last paragraph?A. It is famous nationally and globally. B. It has been the biggest one around.C .It is made use of mostly to grow tea.D. It has become a hot tourist attraction.CLike to watch TV or play with your phone while you eat your dinner? Watch outit could make you pile on the pounds. Not paying attention to our food makes us tend to more snacking later.Over a series of experiments were carried out by researchers. For the first experiment,39 normal-weight young women were randomly assigned to one of three experimental conditions: a high-distraction group, a low-distraction group, and a no-distraction group. Each person was given the same 400-calorie lunch consisting of several food items presented in a fixed order, and instructed to eat all of the items.In the high-distraction group, the women were told to play a computer game while eating, and that they would win money if they did well. In the low-distraction group they were just told to play the game while eating; and in the third group they were just told to eat their lunch. Later in the afternoon, each participant had access to a variety of biscuits on a plate, and the amount each person ate was assessed by weighing the plate before and afterwards.There was a significant difference between the groups. Those in the high-distraction condition ate 69 per cent more snacks than the no-distraction group, and those in the low-distraction group eating 28 per cent more (than those in the no-distraction group) .A second experiment, involving a further 63 people, was similar, but involved watching TV (in the distraction condition) and eating soup and bread. This found that those who watched TV while eating their lunch ate 19 per cent more biscuits later on than those who had eaten their meal without any distractions(分心).A third experiment was also carried out, in which 45 normal-weight people were allocated to three groups. The first listened to an audio clip(剪辑) instructing them to imagine they were watching themselves eatmaking them extremely focused on their own food intake. The second listened to a clip instructing them to imagine they were watching a celebrityspecifically David Beckhameat (making them still focused on the food, but to a lesser degree);the third, which was the control group, just ate their lunch in silence. When all participants were given access to biscuits later, those in the self-imagining group-i.e. those who had really paid attention to what they were eatingate far fewer than the other groups.28. Why does eating dinner with a TV or a smartphone make us fat?A. Because were more likely to snack later on.B. Because were paying more attention to our eating.C. Because food is becoming more delicious while were playing.D. Because we need more calories while playing.29. What is TRUE about the three experiments?A. The low-distraction group ate the most snacks in the first experiment.B. Non-distracted members ate more biscuits later in the second experiment.C. Participants focusing on eating ate far fewer in the third experiment.D. Each person was told to watch TV or play a game.30. What would be the best title for the text?A. Eating attentively doesnt help control appetite.B. Attentive eating increases later snack intake.C. Focusing on food increases later snack intake.D. Distraction leads to more snacking later.31. Where is the text most probably from?A. A textbook.B .A scientific paper.C .A nutrition guidelines.D .A fashion magazine.DA few years ago, when I began writing about education, school leaders didnt worry much about teachers. They believed a long line of new teachers waited. Not any longer, as districts struggle to fill math, science, world language and special education jobs.A 2020 Learning Policy Institute study found 90 percent of open teaching posts are the result of people leaving the profession. While retirements play a role, the report noted two-thirds of teachers leave for other reasons,most saying dissatisfactions with the job.How can districts support teachers and persuade new ones to enter the field?Education professor Peter Smagorinsky said, The best way I know of to support teachers is to listen to them. Teachers know better thananyone how schools work, what kids need, what teachers need to do their best work. But kids and teachers wont always agree, and you will get opposite suggestions. But at least they feel recognized, consulted, listened to, and respected. High school principal Betsy Bockman said, What I try to inform: Firstly, everyones job is to do all we can every day to support students. Secondly, for the employees who are not teachers at Grady, our job is to remove every single barrier that keeps teachers from teaching.Make the job of teaching easier. Vice-president Gary McGiboney said, Teachers develop well in a school with a positive school climate where they dont feel alone, which is what teachers desperately want and need. My own view is that most want todo their best for their students, but often feel attacked when told they need to improve. To grow, develop and keep effective teachers, Georgia schools must first create a culture in which teachers trust that leaders want them to succeed.32.Why do too many teachers leave their profession?A.The leaders dont care about them.B.There are too many trained teachers.C.Most arent satisfied with their jobs.D.Many teachers have already retired.33.What does Principal Betsy Bockman try to tell us?A.Theschools whole effort is to make teaching easierB.Schools should listen to the teachers suggestions.C.What the teachers want should be concerned by others.D.School leaders must show respect for the teachers thoughts.34.What is the purpose of thelast part of the text?A.To show the authors concern for the teachers.B.To criticize the state of Georgias education.C.To ask the teachers to do their best for the students.D.To call on the school to create a culture for the teachers.35.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.Why the schools are short of good teachers.B.How to keep enough and effective teachers.C.What we should do to teach the students well.D.How to deal with teacher-student relationship.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。Are you sometimes stressed? Singing is a simple and effective way to reduce stress. It is beneficial mainly in the following three aspects.Physical Benefits36 This is especially recommended for the elders and those who have some form of disability in their voice. However, it is important to find a capable instructor to employ good singing techniques so as not to further damage vocal cords (声带) or lungs.Singing also helps to improve your posture. Most people think that singing begins and ends with their mouth. 37 Singing practice will get you used to the proper body position of standing and help you form the good habit of standing straight.Emotional BenefitsSinging helps in reducing your depression and lowering your stress level. When you sing, your body releases chemicals that make you feel happy, easing the tension and helping you to relax. 38Social BenefitsThe social benefits of singing are huge. 39 So people who suffer from stage fright are advised to sing in front of family and friends before a live performance.Singing is also very good for improving your communication skills. It is said that singing to babies helps to prepare their brains for language and may lessen the risk of language problems later in life. 40 The time spent in group singing, whether in a choir or at karaoke, creates a deep and lasting bond of friendship.A. Try to regain your memory by singing.B. First, it can help build up your confidence greatly.C. When you sing, you can give your lungs a workout.D Singing helps you to strengthen your immune system.E. For adults, singing also enlarges your circle of friends.F. In fact, the position of each body part affects your voice.G. So, start to sing your favorite song next time you are feeling upset.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)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。Sheri Straily never knew how far lifes highway could take her until her dream for her children helped her find out.Growing up，Sheri 41 thought for a moment that shed 42 it to college._43_，she took a job driving a tractor trailer.44 years passed, Sheri fell in love, married and had three children. Because she wanted to be close to home，she 45 to a desk job at the trucking company. But one day after work, while Sheri was 46 her kids playing, she began to think, “I want them to achieve so much, but how can I afford to give them the 47 theyll need, like college?”Then it came to her: she was the one who needed 48 first.“49 for it, ”her husband encouraged her. So Sheri enrolled at the University of Denvers Womens College, 50 let her take all of her classes on weekends, so she 51 still work.Though Sheri loved her 52,she missed home. Sheri would stay at home on weekends.53 make the two-hour trip to school. “I wish I were home with Steve and the 54, ”shed think. But Eric, eight, Ryan, seven, and Kristin, five, 55 their mom all the way.“56 do your best, ”they said.Sheri did，getting straight As as she entered a 57 in business administration. Now she is _58_ the University of Denver Law School on a merit scholarship.“It hasnt been 59,”wrote Sheri，“but its 60 for me and my family.”41. A. everB. justC. neverD. even42. A. hitB. makeC. admitD. have43. A. Then B. ThereforeC. InsteadD. Natuarally44. A. SinceB. WithC. WhileD. As45. A. switchedB. returnedC. askedD. sought46. A. findingB. noticingC. seeingD. watching47. A. careerB. moneyC. jobsD. opportunities48. A. schoolB. collegeC. helpD. assistance49. A. GoB. SearchC. GetD. Come50. A. thatB. whereC. whichD. as51. A. needB. mustC. shouldD. could52. A. teachersB. classmatesC. studiesD. job53. A. Rather thanB. Other thanC. As well asD. Less than54. A. husbandB. relativesC. parentsD. kids55. A. opposedB. backedC. agreedD. liked56. A. RarelyB. JustC. StillD. Never57. A. degreeB. workC. job