广东省东莞实验中学2016届高三上学期第三次月考

1、东莞实验中学2015-2016学年度上学期高三第三次月考英 语2015.11.12命题人：刘蕾 曾真本试卷满分120分。考试用时120分钟。第I卷第一部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMobile Showers for the HomelessOur StoryDoniece Sandoval has arranged marketing and development for both private and nonprofit o

2、rganizations. Her passion is to find special solutions to problems that matter to her. Homelessness has been on her radar for quite some time but she was at a loss as to how to truly helpuntil she passed a young woman on the street crying over and over and saying that she would never be clean. Lava

3、Mae is Donieces answer. Our PartnersLava Mae recognizes the power and truth behind the proverb “it takes a village” and we have combined this concept with our model. To most effectively deliver our service, we are partnering with other organizations: nonprofits working with the homeless, local gover

4、nment, and the private sectors. We are thrilled and honored to be working with each partner. Thank you all for your faithful support.Our MissionTo deliver dignity and unlock opportunity for those experiencing homelessnessone mobile shower at a time. Fundamental to this mission are three beliefs: Fir

5、st, everyone has the right to be clean. Second, those experiencing homelessness cant access jobs and housing or maintain health and wellbeing (福利) if they cant get clean. Third, with hygiene (卫生) comes dignity; with dignity comes opportunity.Our ScheduleWednesdays: 9:30 am-1:00 pm; YWAM in the Tende

6、rloin; 344 Ellis St. between Taylor and Jones.Thursdays: 9:30 am-3:30 pm; API Wellness in the Tenderloin.Fridays: 9:30 am-2:30 pm; YWAM in the Tenderloin; 344 Ellis St. between Taylor and Jones.Saturdays: 7:00 am-1:00 pm; Mission Neighborhood Resource Center.Our Invitation Help us deliver hygiene an

7、d dignity literally! Sign up to volunteer and make a differenceone mobile shower at a time. Please click here!1. We can learn from Paragraph 1 that Doniece Sandoval _. A. has donate a lot of researches on helping the homeless B. got her special idea to help the homeless accidentally C. helped the ho

8、meless along the street out of their trouble D. has been merely enthusiastic about organizing activities2. When can the homeless take a shower according to the passage? A. At 11:00 am on Tuesday. B. At 2:00 pm on Wednesday. C. At 10:00 am on Friday. D. At 2:00 pm on Saturday.3. What are you invited

9、to do according to the passage? A. Volunteer in the organization. B. Try to take a shower there. C. Click the page and donate. D. Introduce the program to others.BTwelve years ago, I arrived in Central Florida from Puerto Rico. I had heard of a job opportunity and decided to pursue it. But it never

10、became a reality. I quickly learned that being alone without resources in an unfamiliar city was not a comfortable situation to be in.Once my limited funds ran out I became homeless and spent a year and a half living on the streets of Orlando. Apart from feeling not being noticed and missing my fami

11、ly, I had to face another challengehunger.For the first time in my life, I, as a foreign man, who had lived my life in the relative comfort of the middle class, understood the desperation someone feels when they dont get enough to eat. I clearly remembered having run a distance of more than 7 miles

12、on many occasions just to make it to a local feeding program before they closed at 7 pm.Once the need for food was met, the next challenge would arisewhere to find a place to sleep for the night. Fortunately, local programs like the Coalition for the Homeless, Second Harvest Food Bank and the Wayne

13、Densch Center were an important part of my ability to survive my painful experience.With the assistance of these programs, I was accepted by a college scholarship program through the Coalition and obtained two degrees from Valencia.My experience has helped me understand that devoting my life to help

14、ing others offers lasting rewards. Today, I am employed as Childhood Hunger Programs Manager at Second Harvest Food Bank and oversee the summer feeding, Hi-Five Kids Pack, and Kids Caf programs. I am so proud to be able to distribute food resources to those wonderful programs and help hundreds more

15、like me.4. What can be inferred from Paragraph 1?A. It was impossible for the author to get a job then.B. Many local people were out of work in Florida.C. Florida was not a good place for people living there.D. The author rejected many chances to get a job in Florida.5. Why did the author run a dist

16、ance of over 7 miles on many occasions?A. Because he didnt want to be late for work there.B. Because he desired to get some food to eat.C. Because he went there to help the poor.D. Because he helped distribute food resources to the poor.6. Before being accepted by a college scholarship program, the

17、author_.A. had lived with his relatives happilyB. had won his degree in a universityC. had been struggling financiallyD. had lost hope of facing the future7. From his experience, the author learns that _.A. misfortune may be an actual blessingB. a friend in need is a friend indeedC. where there is a

18、 will there is a wayD. one good turn deserves anotherCOn the banks of Tanzanias Lake Eyasi lives the worlds last hunter-gatherer tribe (部落) the Hadza.They dont grow food, raise animals or build houses.Instead they live a life unchanged for more than ten thousand years.Their world is one of complete

19、freedom something modern society can barely imagine and is unlikely to ever experience, let alone have the skills to stay alive. Text messages and phone calls dont exist. Nor do cars and electricity. No jobs, timetables, and social structures. No laws, taxes and unbelievably, no money the closest th

20、ing to currency is the trade for a pair of shorts with a neighboring tribe. We spent our time with the Hadza hunting baboons (狒狒), a daily activity for the men. Their land is packed with sharp bushes, poisonous snakes and man-eating lions. But a successful hunting trip is the difference between eati

21、ng or going hungry. The Hadza diet consists mainly of honey, fruit and meat. Men often hunt in pairs to shoot animals with bows and arrows. The Hadza show us how to track animals, from baboons to snakes to lions. They are hugely skilled with their handmade bows and arrows we have a go and barely get

22、 the arrow to go three feet in front of us. The language of the Hadza is believed to be the oldest still-spoken language known to man. The Hadza dont have conflict, and have no memory of starvation. Their population never reaches numbers that cannot be supported through hunting or gathering.They nev

23、er get from their land more than they need.Unlike modern-day office workers, the Hadza enjoy an extraordinary amount of free time. Their “work” hunting for food takes up around five hours of their day. Theyve been in such a state of peaceful existence for thousands of years.8. We can learn from the

24、text that the Hadza_. A. lead a very primitive life B. live on traditional agriculture C. have their own system of currency D. show a lot of interest in new technology 9. Which of the following can describe the Hadzas environment? A. Stressful. B. Comfortable. C. Exciting. D. Dangerous. 10. The rela

25、tionship between the Hadza and nature_. A. is going wrong B. is full of conflict C. is in perfect harmony D. is changing all the time 11. Why does the author come to visit the Hadza? A. To study their native language. B. To get to know their way of life. C. To learn survival skills from them. D. To

26、persuade them to protect animals.D Children are hooked on (着迷) computers. Some spend up to six hours a day on their gadgets. They can be playing games live with others elsewhere in the world, updating their status on social media, texting friends or looking for the latest app to download to their ta

27、blets or smart phones. This worried Martin Strott, headmaster of the Old Hall School in Wellington, in the west of England. He was so concerned that he challenged his students to take part in a week of digital detox (戒毒). Strott told the local newspaper, the Shropshire Star, that he encourages the p

28、upils to have a good knowledge of the computer from a young age, but is concerned that too much screen time will affect the development of their social skills. He said that this over-reliance on digital devices “erodes family time and theyre missing out on messages from body language and facial expr

29、essions from those around them”. According to the headmaster, the parents are happy with the movement. But what about the children? Nine-year-old Fred usually spends around two hours on his gadgets at home after school and around 12 hours on weekends. For him, the digital detox experience was “reall

30、y hard”. Fred spent it playing outside, especially basketball. He said that he would probably engage in different activities from now on but he did miss his phone and online games. The idea of keeping children away from their tech for a while to prevent addiction is not particularly new. There have

31、been similar movements in the US. But are they effective in the long run? Well, even if kids go back to their gadgets, the hope is that at least theyll think about how they use their time. What about you: do you spend too many hours hooked on your digital devices?12. According to the passage, which

32、of the following is not the reason why children are hooked on computers _.A. developing their social skills by having some online conversations.B. searching for the newest app and install them to their smart phones.C. playing games live with people who are living elsewhere in the world.D. releasing

33、some new information about their status on social media 13. Which of the following words can replace the word “erodes” in Para 2?A. enrichesB. saves C. adjustsD. ruins14. According to the article, where else can you find digital detox movements? A. In Korea B. In the USC. In Japan D. In China 15. Wh

34、y did the headmaster challenge his students to take part in digital detox?A. Because he wanted them to have a good knowledge of computer science.B. Because he wanted them to have a better understanding of body language.C. Because he hoped to transfer childrens attention to something meaningful. D. B

35、ecause he was pushed by many worried parents and concerned authorities.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。注意：填涂答题卡时，如选E请同时涂黑AB；选F涂黑CD；选G涂黑AC！Travel Tips That Are No Longer TrueWe all love a great trip, but some of the classic tips for travelers no longer hold true. 16 1.

36、 Book a plane ticket far in advance to save money.This myth may have been true back in the 1960s, when flights were less common than they are today. Back then, the demand for a flight would naturally increase as the date approached, there being few other options. 17 According to recent studies, the

37、best time to buy a domestic ticket was between six and seven weeks before.2. 18 Dont ignore the benefits of going straight to the hotel to negotiate a good deal on a room. Many hotel chains offer rate guarantees and encourage customers to book directly. Hotels also frequently have discounts or some

38、offers that third-party websites dont know. Apart from this, hotels give the upgrades, not the booking agents. 3. Avoid street food. 19 If this means standing up at a cheap street stall (摊位), then follow the crowd. Dont sit down at a restaurant and spend four times more, on the simple assumption tha

39、t its the only safe option. Can you see whats going on in the kitchen?4. Carry your money in a special pocket or pouch.This is the fastest way to stand out from locals who will have their money in a wallet or purse. Only take what you need when you leave your hotel room. 20 A. When in Rome, do what

40、the Romans do.B. The best hotel prices are on travel websites.C. And make sure to put your wallet in a front pocket.D. This is only true if you are buying products that are heavily taxed.E. Let yourself relax in a warm room for one or two people in single beds.F. These days, many alternatives for th

41、e most popular routes mean that demand stays steady.G. Check the updates on these tall tales (无稽之谈) to save cash and add experience to your trip.第二部分：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，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A couple of months ago, I made a promise to myself. I had put

42、some money in an envelope in my _21_ and set an intention to give this envelope _22_ to the first person I came across who _23_ it. Months passed by, and_24_ my daily life got busy, I was _25_ to keep my own promise. Whenever I opened my wallet and saw the _26_, I was reminded of my _27_ for it, and

43、 I would feel a little _28_ for having not acted upon it. The voice within told me to do_29_ . Today, while walking to work on a busy street, I passed a _30_ elderly lady with her hands out on the sidewalk. Seeing her wrinkled face and sightless eyes, I stopped _31_ . Waves of sympathy washed over m

44、e, and I _32_ the envelope of money that had been lying in my wallet all these months. I _33_ the money from the envelope and bent down to her level. _34_ , I took her hand, pressed the dollar bills into her hand, and closed her fingers over them so that she could _35_ the money and understand my ge

45、sture. When I got up, I slowly moved away. I felt like I had _36_ something. I had kept my word to myself. The lady slightly nodded her head. I felt _37_ and moved on. _38_, I thought about why such a _39_ act had taken so long. This small act was a huge step toward facing and walking through my own

46、 fears around_40_ . What a blessing it is to complete these generous little gestures!21. A. coat B. wallet C. pocket D. handbag22. A. back B. outC. away D. up23. A. found B. usedC. earned D. deserved24. A. as B. untilC. though D. if25. A. unfamiliar B. unableC. unknown D. unbelievable26. A. sign B.

47、noteC. photo D. envelope27. A. intention B. respectC. designD. longing28. A. satisfied B. disappointedC. surprised D. angry29. A. anything B. nothingC. something D. everything30. A. deaf B. blindC. tired D. weak31. A. immediately B. graduallyC. calmlyD. unhappily32. A. discovered B. ignoredC. forgot

48、 D. remembered33. A. threw away B. took outC. counted out D. added up34. A. Nervously B. ProudlyC. Gently D. Quickly35. A. feel B. seeC. accept D. keep36. A. missed B. exploredC. noticed D. achieved37. A. worried B. awkwardC. blessed D. hopeful38. A. Therefore B. Afterwards C. Moreover D. Finally 39

49、. A. brave B. heartwarmingC. regular D. practical40. A. giving B. doingC. promising D. communicating第II卷第二部分：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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Orville and Wilbur Wright were the two American brothers that invented the first airplane. They started out as bi

50、cycle repairmen. Soon, they became interested in different types of machines and began to learn 41 the machines worked. They observed birds flying 42 (get) ideas, as well as read about other inventors attempts to make aircraft. In 1900, the brothers completed their first design of a kite glider(滑翔机)

51、 and tested 43 in North Carolina. They tested kite gliders both with and without 44 pilot. Finally, in 1903, the first engine-powered Wright Flyer 45 (invent). The “Wright Flyer I” had a gas engine and wooden propellers(螺旋桨). After they continuously improved it upon 46 (early) designs, the brothers

52、successfully received a patent in 1906 for their Flying Machine. Modern airplanes today are very different 47 the first Flying Machine. They fly faster and offer greater 48 (safe). And in order to ensure passengers enjoyment and comfort, modern airplanes are much better equipped, with television set

53、s 49 (build) in. Some planes have seats 50 can be adjusted to become beds and on the very newest planes, passengers can even use the Internet!第三部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题; 每小题一分，满分10分）下面短文中有10处语法错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）,并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。This afterno