湖北省襄阳市致远中学2020届高三英语9月月考试题（无答案）

2020届高三第一次月考英语试题全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。祝考试顺利第一部分：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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the woman want to do?A. Find a place B. Buy a map C. Get an address2. What will the man do for the woman?A. Repair her car B. Pick up her aunt C. Give her a ride3. Who might Mr.Peterson be?A. A company director B. A department head. C. A new professor.4. What does the man think of the book?A. Quite difficult B. Too simple C. Very interesting5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Clothes B. Weather C. News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，每段对话或对白后有几个小题，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断材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why is Harry unwilling to join the woman?A. He wants to watch TV. B. He has a pain in his knee. C. He is too lazy.7. What will the woman probably do next?A. stay at home B. Do some exercise C. Take Harry to hospital听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. When will the man be home from work?A. At 6:15 B. At 5:45 C. At 6:509. Where will the speakers go?A. The UME Cinema B. The New State Cinema C. The Green House Cinema听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How will the speakers go to New York?A. By bus B. By Taxi C. By air11. Why are the speakers making the trip?A. For shopping B. For business C. For holiday12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Driver and passenger B. Fellow workers C. Husband and wife听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. where does this conversation probably take place?A. In an office B. In a restaurant C. In a classroom14. What does John do now?A. Hes a trainer. B. Hes a college student C. Hes a tour guide15. How much can a new person for the first year?A. $12,000 B. $10,500 C. $15,00016. How many people will the woman hire?A. Four B. Two C. Three听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How long has the speaker lived in a big city?A. Eighteen years. B. Ten years C. One year18. What is the speakers opinion on public transport?A. Its comfortable B. Its cheap C. Its time-saving19. Why it is good about living in a small town?A. Its more convenient B. Its healthier C. Its safer20. What kind of life does the speaker seem to like most?A. Busy B. Colorful C. Quiet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，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIt was a village in India. The people were poor. However, they were not unhappy. After all, their forefathers had lived in the same way for centuries.Then one day, some visitors from the city arrived. They told the villagers there were some people elsewhere who liked to eat frogs legs. However, they did not have enough frogs of their own, and so they wanted to buy frogs from other places.This seemed like money for nothing. There were millions of frogs in the fields around, and they were no use to the villagers. All they had to do was to catch them. Agreement was reached, and the children were sent into the fields to catch frogs. Every week a truck arrived to collect the catch and hand over the money. For the first time, the people were able to dream of a better future. But the dream didnt last long.The change was hardly noticed at first, but it seemed as if the crops were not doing so well. More worrying was that the children fell ill more often, and, there seemed to be more insects around lately.The villagers decided that they couldnt just wait to see the crops failing and the children getting weak. They would have to use the money earned to buy pesticides （杀虫剂）and medicines. Soon there was no money left.Then the people realized what was happening. It was the frog. They hadnt been useless. They had been doing an important job - eating insects. Now with so many frogs killed , the insects were increasing more rapidly. They were damaging the crops and spreading diseases.Now, the people are still poor. But in the evenings they sit in the village square and listen to sounds of insects and frogs. These sounds of the night now have a much deeper meaning.21. From Paragraph 1 we learn that the villagers .A. worked very hard for centuries B. were poor but somewhat contentC. dreamed of having a better life D. lived a different life from their forefathers22. Why did the villagers agree to sell frogs?A. The frogs made too much noise. B. They needed money to buy medicine.C. They wanted to please the visitors. D. The frogs were easy money.23. What might be the cause of the childrens sickness?A. The visitors brought in diseases. B. The crops didnt do well.C. There were too many insects. D. The pesticides were overused.24. What can we infer from the last sentence of the text?A. The harmony between man and nature is important.B. Health is more important than money.C. Happiness comes from peaceful life in the country.D. Good old days will never be forgotten.BAmerican cities are similar to other cities around the world; In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. American cities are changing, just as American society is changing.After World War , the population of most large American cities decreased; however, the population in many Sun Belt cities increased. Los Angeles and Houston are cities where population shift (转移) to and from the city reflect the changing values of American society. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, city residents (居民) became wealthier. They had more children so they needed more space, They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs(郊区).Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in the 1950s are now adults. Many, unlike their parents, want to live in the cities. They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest. Many young professionals are moving back into city. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; or they just enjoy the excitement and possibilities that the city offers.This people shift is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s, many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these same people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright, new future. Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is sure: many dying cities are alive again.25. What does the author think of cities all over the world？A. They are similar. B. They are hopeless.C. They are alive. D. They are different.26. Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War II ?A. Because older American cities were dying.B. Because cities contained the worst parts of society.C. Because they were richer and needed more space.D. Because they could hardly afford a live in the city.27. According to the 4th paragraph a great many poor people in American cities .A. are forced to move to the suburbsB. are faced with housing problemsC. want to sell their buildingsD. need more money for daily expensesCDogs wag (摇摆) their tails in different directions depending on whether they are excited and wanting to move forward or threatened and thinking of moving back, a study has found.Researchers in Italy examined the tail wagging behavior of 30 dogs, catching their responses to a range of stimuli (刺激物) with video cameras. To conduct the study they chose 15 male dogs and 15 female ones aged between one and six years. The dogs were all family pets whose owners had allowed them to take part in the experiment at Bari University. The dogs were placed in a large wooden box with an opening at the front to allow for them to view various stimuli. They were tested one at a time.The researchers led by Professor Giorgio Vallortigara of the University of Trieste found that when the dogs were shown their ownersa positive experiencetheir tails wagged energetically to the right side. When they were shown an unfamiliar human they wagged to the right, but with somewhat less enthusiasm. The appearance of a cat again caused a right-hand side wag, although with less intensity again. The appearance of a large unfamiliar dog, similar to a German shepherd, changed the direction of tail wagging to the left. Researchers supposed the dog was thinking of moving back. When the dogs were not shown any stimuli they tended to wag their tails to the left, suggesting they preferred company. While the changes in the tail wagging were not easily noticed without the aid of video, it was thought that the findings could help people judge the mood of dogs. Computer and video systems, for example, could be used by professional dog trainers to determine the mood of dogs that they were required to approach.28. The video cameras were used to catch the dogs responses because .A. the dogs were put in the wooden boxes and tested one at a time.B. it was easier to catch the dogs response changes in the tail waggingC. they enabled the dogs owners to know about their dogs habitD. the dogs wagged their tails in different directions when they were in different moods29. The underlined word “intensity” in the passage means .A. surpriseB. worryC. interestD. excitement30. When there are no stimuli, a dog will .A. wag to the rightB. wag to the leftC. not wag at allD. wag to the left and then to the right31. The purpose of doing the experiment is .A. to train dogs for their ownersB. to help dogs find companyC. to help people judge the mood of dogsD. to help people choose their pet dogsDSitting on the peaceful coast of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldnt forget that Charles Darwin (1809 1882) arrived here in 1835. He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals. This finally inspired his famous work, On the Origin of Species. You can certainly follow Darwins footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands.The islands are certainly a paradise for wildlife, as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under Government control. Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago, each day is as impressive as it could be.The most well-known animal of the Galapagos is the giant tortoise, which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Santa Cruz, the second largest island in the archipelago (群岛). Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself.Despite strict control over activities and timing, your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air.Traveling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin, you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world. At night you will sleep on board the ship, leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands, which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time.32. What do we know about Darwins visit to the islands?AHe completed his famous book on the islands.BHe studied different creatures on the islands.CHe was touched by the geography of the islands.DHe was attracted by well known animals of the islands.33. Which of the following plays a role in making the islands “a Paradise for wildlife”?AAnimals on the islands feed on grass.BLocal government forbids killing wildlife.CTourists are not allowed to touch the animals.DPeople cannot visit the islands as they wish.34. Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of . .Aa closer view of animals BDarwins inspiring tripCthe beautiful sea views Dvarious daring activities35. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?ACharles Darwin as a Symbol of GalapagosBGalapagos as a Paradise for AdventurersCA Unique Attraction for Wildlife LoversDA Successful Example of Wildlife Protection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。If you intend to work with this book seriously, I suggest that you give yourself every advantage by carefully following the laws of learning:Space your learning.36 Each session may take one half hour to an hour and a half, depending on the amount of material and on your own speed of learning. Do one or two sessions at a time-three if youre going strong and are all involved-and always decide when you stop and exactly when you will return.37Everyone learns at a different pace. Fast learners are no better than slow learners-its the end result that counts, not the time it takes you to finish.Review.When you start a new session, go back to the last exercise of the previous session, cover your answers, and see how much you remember. 38Test yourself.You are not aiming for a grade, or putting your worth on the line, when you take the Comprehensive Tests. 39 You are deciding where repairs have to be made, and especially, you are experiencing a feeling of success at work that is well done.Use these tests, as well as the abundant drill exercises, asaids to learning. No one is perfect, no one learns in the exact same way or at the same speed as anyone else. 40 And then, give yourself every opportunity to exploit your actual, latent, and potential abilities.But most important of all, as I will remind you several times throughout this book, develop a schedule and stick to it!A. Do you have quick recall after a day, or you simply forget everything?B. On the contrary, you are discovering your weaknesses, if any.C. This approach works better than any other method for learning words.D. Find the optimum technique and speed for your unique learning patterns.E. Do not rush-go at your own comfortable speed.F. Real learning goes on only through active participation.G. Every chapter of this book is divided into “sessions.”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30）阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Welcome GiftDario and his mother loved their new apartment. The living room was large enough for their piano. That night, the two of them 41 side by side at the piano. They played jazz music to celebrate their new home. The loud 42 filled the room and made them feel very happy.The next morning, 43 , their happiness disappeared. Someone had left a 44 under their door during the night. One of their neighbor had written to complain(抱怨) about the sound of the piano. Darios mother asked the building superintendent(管理员) if he knew anything about it. But he said that they were all 45 people and he couldnt imagine any of them had done that. Later that morning, Dario suggested that they write a letter to their 46 and apologize for their playing.“Maybe we could go and 47 everyone in person.” his mother said.“What if we invited them to come here for a 48 instead? Dario asked.They both loved the 49 . Over the next few days, they sent out invitations and prepared desserts 50 their guests. They decorated the apartment with streamers(彩带) and party lights.Finally, the day of the party 51 . Some guests brought presents. Others brought flowers. Some even brought desserts to 52 . One woman, Mrs. Gilbert, 53 Darios mother with a book of piano music by Chopin.“I heard you playing the other night,” she said. “The sounds woke me out of bed. I 54 that you might play like this every night. So I wrote a short note. I hope you dont think I disliked the playing.”Darios mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. “I think maybe we 55 you an apology.” she said. “I didnt 56 how late it was when we were playing. Maybe we should play some quieter music at night. ”“You play, you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.” She pointed to the book she had given them. “These songs are not such 57 music.”“These songs are beautiful music.” Darios mother said. “We will be 58 to play them in the evening.”“And we wont play so loud or late!” Dario said. He was already looking forward to 59 the new music. More t