湖南省衡阳八中2020届高三英语第一次月考试题（无答案）

衡阳市八中2020届高三第一次教学质量检测英 语时量：120分钟 满分：150分PART ONE: LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A (22.5 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter(A、B or C) on the QUESTION BOOKLET. You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. What seems to be the mans problem?A. He has a backache. B. He has a sleeping problem. C. He has a headache.2. What will the man do next?A. See the doctor. B. Wait for his turn. C. Go home for a rest.Conversation 23. What kind of place would the man prefer?A. Somewhere near the water.B. A quiet and comfortable place.C. Somewhere with plenty of sightseeing.4. How can the man get more information according to the woman?A. Surf the Internet. B. Call a travel agent. C. Read a travel book.Conversation 35. What does the girl want to do?A. See a film. B. Watch a play. C. Go to a concert.6. How much money does she need ?A. Eighteen dollars. B. Thirty-six dollars. C. Fifty-four dollars.Conversation 47.Whats the mans room number?A. 543. B. 523. C. 513.8. How will the man pay?A. By credit card. B. By cash. C. By check.9.What do we know about the man?A. He will stay there for 5 days.B. He will check out on Saturday.C. He will go to his room by himself.Conversation 510.Where did the woman buy the dress?A. In a shop. B. In a department store. C. In a supermarket.11.Why doesnt she go to the Lost and Found Department?A. She might find the dress later.B. She is bored of questions and forms.C. Its too far away.12.What is she going to do next?A. Go home. B. Report to the police station. C. Buy another birthday gift.Conversation 613.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a community center. B. In an office. C. On the phone.14.What will the mans wife learn?A. Art. B. Computers. C. Car driving.15.When will the mans wife have her classA. On Mondays. B. On Thursdays. C. On Fridays.Section BDirections: In this section, youll hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information youve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.You will hear the mini-talk TWICE.Facing a Video Camera The first time The second time At homeIn the 16)_Celebrating 17)_Talking about our 18)_ in front of the camera.My 19)_ was shooting.Our class teacher was operating it.Relaxed20)_ and unhappyPART TWO: LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 points)SECTION A (15 points)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.21. How much money do you need to be happy? Thats the question _ by Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton in a recent New York Times article.A. to ask B. asked C. being asked D. asking22. By the side of the Birds Nest _ , completed in 2020.A. there standing the Water CubeB. stands the Water CubeC. does the Water Cube stand D. the Water Cube stands23. Look, _ fashionable clothes is she wearing that all the eyes are fixed on her!A. suchB. how C. whatD. so24. _ your deep breathing exercises, make sure your spine is straight and your posture is correct.A. BeginB. BeginningC. Having begun D. To begin25. _ a certain doubt among the people as to the practical value of the project.A. They have B. It has C. There remains D. It remains26. The 15th Zhouzhuang International Tourism Festival kicked off on May 20, with 180 professional actors and some local residents _ the opening ceremony performance.A. took part in B. taking part in C. to take part in D. had taken part in27. Everybody said it was a perfect marriage; nobody had ever known _ couple.A. the happier B. a happier C. happiest D. the happiest28. Mr. Smith had intended to take a job in business, but _ that plan after the unpleasant experience in Canada in 2020.A. abandoned B. abandon C. had abandoned D. will abandon29. I made a promise to myself_ this year, my first year in high school, would be different.A. whether B. what C. how D. that30. When you are dressed in the latest style, dancing to the most fashionable music after watching the latest film, you feel great, _ ?A. arent you B. do you C. will you D. dont you31. Our manager _ for Shanghai in a few days and he has asked me to find out when the earliest plane _ next WednesdayA. is leaving; takes off B. is leaving; is taking offC. leaves; takes off D. leaves; is taking off32. If you _ leave, do it quietly. The babies are sleeping.A. can B. must C. should D. may33. I had just got up and was about to cook my breakfast _ the telephone rang loudly, but it hung up _ I could answer it.A. while; before B. when; until C. when; before D. as; after34. -The car crashed into a tall tree and was badly damaged.-I suppose the driver _at a very high speed .A. drove B. had driven C. has driven D. was driving35. Mary was a painter of birds and of nature, _ , for some reason, had withdrawn from all human society.A. which B. whom C. who D. whereSECTION BDirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with a word or phrase that best fits the context.When I was in the final year of my graduation studies, I visited a friends home for lunch. The moment I reached his house, I found the staircases of his building were not so good and his home was not painted very well. I couldnt 36 in words but it was not even the type of house in which a typical middle-class Indian family lives.The greatest things I did find there were his parents. We sat on the ground for lunch because they didnt have a dining 37 . His mother served us very delicious food, smiled throughout and showed care for the 38 lunch session. I can never forget that.His father worked as a normal 39 and I wondered if he earned enough money to support their two sons. While we were taking lunch, his father returned home to meet us. When he entered their home, his hands were dark black and his clothes were very dirty. My friend had no 40 about his father and made the introductions.As soon as his father came in, my friend asked me if I wanted “Papad”（a typical Indian food）to eat. Before I could say anything, the father very gently and kindly 41 it for me, after going through many staircases even though he was looking 42 .Today, my friend is a leader in a big company. He is able to 43 high rent in Hyderabad and have a new beautiful home. Not only that, he helped his brother 44 in his studies and is still helping.What I want to say is that I consider 45 as richness in a poor family. The amount of money you make wont 46 others hearts; the only way is with love and kindness. Struggle and bad periods are needed for everyones life, as they make us strong. If you have strong willpower, goals and also the attitude of hard and smart work, you can 47 be a successful person in some areas of life.36. A. describe B. take C. talk D. speak37. A. room B. car C. table D. hall38. A. desirable B. healthy C. temporary D. entire39. A. doctor B. mechanic C. lawyer D. teacher40. A. comment B. hesitation C. worry D. expectation41. A. borrowed B. bought C. brought D. took42. A. tired B. happy C. sad D. excited43. A. cost B. spend C. took D. pay44. A. dearly B. financially C. highly D. costly45. A. familiarity B. relationship C. love D. friendship46. A. win B. get C. gain D. defeat47. A. possibly B. hardly C. suddenly D. definitelySECTION C (12 points)Directions: Complete the following passage by using ONE word that best fits the context.A new book called “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” by Amy Chua has caused a debate about cultural differences 48 parenting. Ms. Chua, 49 professor at the Yale Law School, is the mother of two daughters. 50 was raised in the American Midwest by immigrant Chinese parents.In her book, Ms. Chua writes about 51 she demanded excellence from her daughters. For example, she would insult (羞辱) her daughters 52 they failed to meet her expectations. She even had a clear list of what her daughters were not permitted to do.Many people have criticized Amy Chua. 53 say her parenting methods are abusive (虐待的). Others say when children have no time to be social 54 to follow their own interests, they may not develop other skills that they need to succeed in life. 55 , she says that was the way her parents raised her and her three sisters.Part III Reading comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AA woman renewing her drivers license at the County Clerks office was asked to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.“What I mean is,” explained the recorder, “do you have a job, or are you just a ”“Of course I have a job,” said Emily. “Im a mother.”“We dont list mother as an occupation housewife covers it,” said the recorder.One day I found myself in the same situation. The clerk was obviously a career woman, confident and possessed of a high sounding title“What is your occupation?” she asked.The words simply popped out. “Im a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.”The clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in midair.I repeated the title slowly, and then I stared with wonder as my statement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.“Might I ask,” said the clerk with new interest, “Just what you do in this field?”Coolly, without any trace of panic(恐慌) in my voice, I heard myself reply, “I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesnt）, in the lab and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?), and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most careers and rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.”There was an increasing note of respect in the clerks voice as she completed the form, stood up, and showed me out.As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up (依托) by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants-ages 13, 7, and 3.Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal patternI felt proud! I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable (不可缺少的) to mankind than “just another mother.”MotherhoodWhat a glorious career! Especially when theres a title on the door.56. What can we infer from the conversation between the woman and the recorder at the beginning of the passage?A. The woman felt ashamed to admit what her job was. B. The recorder was impatient and rude.C. The author was upset about the situation that mothers faced.D. Motherhood was not recognized and respected as a job by society.57. How did the female clerk feel at first when the author told her occupation?A. curious B. puzzled C. Indifferent（冷漠的） D. interested58. How did the author feel when describing her job to the clerk?A. calm B. panic-stricken C. confident D. cool59. Why did the woman clerk show more respect for the author?A. Because the author cared little about rewards.B. Because she admired the authors research work in the lab.C. Because she thought the author did admirable work.D. Because the writer did something she had little knowledge of.60. What is the authors purpose of writing the passage?A. To show how you describe your job affects your feelings toward it.B. To argue that motherhood is a worthy career and deserves respect.C. To show that the author had a grander job than Emily.D. To show that being a mother is hard and boring work.BThis morning, a Virgin Atlantic 747 Jumbo Jet became the first commercial airplane to fly on biofuel. The short flight from London to Amsterdam used a blend of 20% babassu（棕榈）oil mixed with 80% conventional jet fuel.What was really exciting about the flight was the fact that the engine did not have to be altered in any way for the biofuel to work. While this is a great initial step in trying to reduce CO2(carbon-dioxide) emissions（排放）from airplanes, there are a lot of hurdles（障碍）that still need to be overcome.First and foremost, unlike the normal fuel used to run airplanes（known as Jet A）, biofuel freezes at high altitudes. Also, Jet A fuel burns consistently (at the same pace), which means it provides a safe and reliable fuel for long flights engineers are not sure if biofuel will be able to do the same.The biggest hurdle to a full biofuel switch is our ability to be able to grow enough crops that can be converted to biofuel. There are two concerns that scientists have in this matter the first is thatthe land to grow the extra crops will come from clearing more of our forests and the second is that since it competes with what we eat, the price of food will go up.However, Richard Branson of Virgin Airlines, envisions that if biofuel starts to replace oil on a greater basis, it will be manufactured from algae（藻类）produced in sewage treatment plants, not from food sources.Birgin Airlines is not the only one trying to look for alternative fuel sources. Earlier this year, an Airbus A380 used another alternative fuela man-made mix of gas-to-liquid, in one of its four engines. The flight was tested by Rolls Royce (manufacturer of jet engines), in partnership with Shell (an oil company). Rolls Royce is also working with Air New Zealand on a similar project.While a complete switch to alternative fuel may take years, it is very encouraging to see airlines, oil companies and airplane manufacturers all coming together to try to make it happen!61Why does Virgin Airlines try to replace normal fuel with biofuel?ATo cut down the flight cost of the company. BTo remove some hurdles for the biofuel to work.CTo reduce CO2 emissions from airplanes. DTo test plane engines on biofuel.62Which is NOT true for a full biofuel switch of airplanes?ABiofuel cannot run for long flights. BBiofuel cannot work at high altitudes.CMan has not enough land to grow extra crops for biofuel.DIts not easy for sewage treatment plants to manufacture biofuel.63One of the hurdles to be overcome for a full biofuel switch is to .Aalter the engine for airplanes Bmake biofuel burn consistentlyCopen more land to grow more crops Ddevelop sewage treatment plants64We can infer from the last paragraph that .Athere is a long way to go for a complete switch to alternative fuelBit wont be long before alternative fuel comes into useCairlines, oil companies and airplane manufacturers are reliableDalternative fuel has a bright future65Which of the following can best serves as the title of this passage?ABiofuel-Alternative Fuel Sources. BThe First Commercial Flight Powered by Biofuel.CHow to Reduce CO2 Emissions from Airplanes. DVigin Airlines Trying to Alter Fuel Sources.CThis month, at the 2020 graduation ceremonies for Mills College, 94-year-old Hazel Soares will become a college graduate, 78 years after her high school graduation from then-Roosevelt High School in East Oakland, who is believed to be the second-oldest student in the world to ever graduate from a college.Soares has been married twice, raised six kids and seen two economic depressions, 15 US presidents and two world wars. Shes been a working single mother, a nurse, a concert event organizer and an art lover. She has more than 40 grandchildren.Born in Richmond on June 21, 1915, Soares traces her interest in art history back to age 11 and the impression made on her the first time she saw Michelangelos David in the Book of Knowledge. In 1996, at age 80, she traveled to Florence, Italy, to see the sculpture for herself.But setting records isnt what motivated Soares to renew her lifelong pursuit for education when she enrolled at Chabot Community College in the mid-1980s and settled on an art history major in Mills College in 2020. Ive always had a basic curiosity about how to do things, whether it is a (cooking) recipe or identifying pieces of art in historical context, she said.Then she plans to start looking for a job where she can use the skills and knowledge she acquired at the prestigious, private womens undergraduate college. Id like to be a lecturer in a museum,