南昌三中2013-2014学年度上期第一次月考高三英语试卷Word版

1、南昌三中20132014学年度上学期第一次月考高三英语试卷第一部分 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 dessert will the man order? A. Ice cream. B. A chocolate cake. C. Nothing.2. What will the man do this weekend? A. Go to the

2、movies with the woman.B. Celebrate his moms birthday.C. Go skiing with his parents.3. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Help him paint his bedroom.B. Make lunch for him.C. Take care of his brother.4. Who is the woman? A. A waitress. B. A doctor. C. A driver.5. What is the man doing? A. Talki

3、ng with his boss.B. Having an interview.C. Writing a rsum.第二节（15小题每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）。听下面5段对话或独白。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 did the speakers see ?A.They saw someone fall down .B.They saw someone hit by

4、 a car.C.They saw someone bleeding.7. What did the man do ?A. He offered first aid immediately.B. He sent the person to a hospital .C. He made an emergency call .听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. How old is MacDonald ?A. He is seventy-four . B. He is eighty-four . C. He is nearly ninety .9. What can we know about M

5、acDonalds bride ?A. She is on her fifth marriage .B. She has 34 grandchildren .C. She has 15 grand-grandchildren .听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What did the man do ?A. He cheated in the exam .1 / 14B. He quarreled with the teacher .C. He made a big mistake in his composition .11. What is the man worried abou

6、t?A. He will disappoint his mother.B. He will be blamed by his father .C. He will become a failure .12. What is the womans suggestion ?A. Be careful next time.B. Study hard in future .C. Face the failure bravely .听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What does the woman think of her job?A. It is stressful . B. It is

7、boring . C. It is challenging.14. What can be known about the woman ?A. She used to perform very well .B. She always works with passion.C. She is full of ambitions.15. What does the man think causes the womans problem ?A. Her carelessness . B. Her tiredness . C. Lack of goals .16. What suggestion do

8、es the man give the woman ?A. Have a good rest and relax.B. Turn to a psychologist for help .C. Attend a training course.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What was Tom Clark , the authors old friend?A. A local councilor . B. A local librarian. C. A famous writer.18.What happened to the speaker when he first went

9、 into the Reading Room ?A. He felt quite sad that he was a stranger there .B. He was greeted warmly by the large audience .C. He felt excited to find he knew everyone there.19. Why did Tom look worried before the talk was supposed to begin ?A. The talk was supposed to begin at other time .B. His sec

10、retary wouldnt come for help .C. The guest speaker wouldnt be able to give the talk.20. Which of the following is implied in the speech ?A. The speaker was an expert on modern literature .B. The speaker had to give a speech without preparation.C. Tom had to give a speech instead of the guest speaker

11、.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）1. 第一节单选填空（共15 小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从A、四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。21. -Excuse me, could you tell me the time, please? -Sorry, I dont have a watch with me. - _.A. Thanks a lot B. What a pity C .Im sorry to hear that D. Thanks anyway22. In 1778, Joseph Banks was elected _ presi

12、dent of the Royal Society, _ position he held for 42 years.A. the ; the B. a ; a C. 不填 ；a D. a ; 不填23. No agreement was reached in the discussion as neither side would give way to _.A. the other B. another C. any other D. other 24. It will not be long before that young journalist _ me again.A. will

13、meet B. met C. meets D. would meet25. _ it takes many years to gain the skills of an expert.A. It is well known to us that B. As is known to us thatC. As we know that D. That is well known to us26. He hadnt seen his mother for a long time, so when he saw his mother he _ crying.A. burst out B. burst

14、into C. burst in D. burst on27._ she is, she has not much inside.A. Intelligent girl as B. An intelligent girl as C. Intelligent a girl as D. Girl intelligent as28.- Isnt it Anns husband over there? - No, it _ be him-Im sure he doesnt wear glasses.A. cant B. must not C. wont D may not29. That tests

15、can actually give measurement of the language skills of the students_ by many teachers.A. questioned B. are questioned C. is questioned D. questioning30. The careless driver is _ for the traffic accident_ yesterday.A. to blame; happened B. to blame; happening C. to be blamed; happened D. to be blame

16、d; happening31. He suggested the problem worth paying attention _ at the meeting.A. to be discussed B. to being discussed C. to discuss D. to discussing32. What he has told us about the situation in Iraq simply doesnt make any_.A. use B. reason C value D sense33. Pop music is such an important part

17、of society_ it has even influenced our language.A. as B. that C. which D. where34. _ a mobile phone can you ring _ you want to talk with anyway.A. Using; whoever B. Only on; whomever C. By; whatever D. With; anyone35. The teacher went up to the sleeping student and patted him on the head, _.A. wakin

18、g him up B to wake him away C. woke him up D. waken him away第二节 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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。On the Iraq-Syria border, a pack of wild dogs circled a group of American soldiers for food. The 36 of the pack was a gray-and-white dog. The soldiers 37 him Nubs. Nubs w

19、as shaking and 38 able to stand. Marine major Brian Dennis looked closer and saw that there was a knife wound 39 his chest. Dennis couldnt 40 seeing the dog suffer. He and his men immediately treated the wound, and gave Nubs oral medicine. Nubs pulled through but was still 41. The next day, the team

20、 had to leave. Ten days later, Denniss unit was back and so was Nubs. He was still 42, but the men fed him and played with him. Before long the unit once again 43 an outpost (前哨) 70 miles away. Nubs, slowly but 44 tracked them far into the trackless wasteland until the men lost 45 of him. Two days l

21、ater, beyond Denniss 46, he saw Nubs just outside the outpost. The dog had 47 him across 70 miles of frozen desert to meet the friend who had saved his life. From then on Nubs and the men slept in the same place, and ran around in the same ruins. Until a(n) 48 came down from above that they should n

22、ot be allowed to have pets, Dennis decided to make sure the dog 49 continue to live the good life. So he quickly 50 $4,000 from his family and friends to fly Nubs to 51. A month later, when Dennis and the dog were 52 in California, at first Nubs didnt recognize the guy. 53 within seconds , the dog f

23、lew into Denniss arms, 54 up again and again to lick his friends face. A little care and concern in the middle of war will not save a 55 world. But small stories, like the story of a soldier and a dog, hold a promise of a harmonious world.36. A. guiderB. leaderC. major D. helper37. A. called B. said

24、 C. told. D. spoke38. A. mostlyB. certainlyC. barelyD. clearly39. A. inB. onC. atD. behind40. A. helpB. standC. admitD. avoid41. A. in vainB. in dangerC. in surpriseD. in pain42. A. weak B. sad C. aliveD. alone43. A. made upB. returned fromC. left forD. took over44. A. aimlesslyB. determinedlyC. unh

25、appilyD. carefully45 A. touchB. footprintC. sightD. control46 A. imaginationB. abilityC. understandingD. power47 A. savedB. shownC. foundD. followed48 A. signalB. projectC. planD. order49 A. needB. wouldC. mightD. should50A. rose B. aroseC. raisedD. aroused51 A. BritainB. AmericaC. IraqD. Syria52 A.

26、 reunitedB. recalledC. restoredD. reminded53 A. SoB. AndC. ButD. Then54 A. jumping B. climbingC. cheeringD. bringing55 A. peaceful B. competitiveC. fantasticD. violent第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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。ABEIJING, March, 17th -The Japanese automaker Toyota will

27、recall some 4,400 units of FJ Cruiser cars in China over seat belt flaws, Chinas consumer quality watchdog said Saturday.The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) said on its website that Toyota China will recall these imported cars produced between Decembe

28、r 2007 and March 2013.Toyota is busy working on the solution to the flaw and will release improvement methods before April 15, according to the administration.This marks Toyotas second recalling this year after the auto giant announced in January that it would recall 22,869 units of Lexus IS cars in

29、 China due to wiper arm problem.Chinas private auto ownership reached 93.09 million units by the end of 2012, up 18.3 percent compared with the year before. Along with the fast expanding auto market, Chinese drivers grow more concerned about the quality of their cars.Also on Saturday, the AQSIQ said

30、 in a statement on its website that its research has basically confirmed the German automaker Volkswagens direct shift gearbox (DSG) transmission has defects which may cause engine power failures and urged Volkswagen to recall defective cars after China Central Television (CCTV) exposed Volkswagens

31、gearbox defect on Friday. To better protect the interests of Chinese consumers, the AQSIQ announced late last year that it would formulate a guideline to regulate a recall system for faulty cars.56. What does underlined the word “recall” in the first paragraph probably mean?A. To bring something int

32、o ones mind. B. To ask people to return a product. C. To ask someone to go back. D. To remember something from the past.57. According to the passage, Lexus IS cars were found to have .A. wiper arm problem B. seat belt flawsC. engine power failure D. gearbox defect58. What is the purpose of regulatin

33、g a recall system for faulty cars?A. For a better development of national automobile industry of China. B. To limit the sales of imported cars in China.C. For a better protection of rights and interests of Chinese consumers. D. In order to show the authority and power of AQSIQ.59. What was Chinas pr

34、ivate auto ownership by the end of 2011?A. About 110 million units. B. About 93 million units. C. About 90 million units. D. About 79 million units. 60. Which of the following statements is probably NOT true according to the news?A. Chinese put more and more focus on the quality of their cars. B. To

35、yota will release its improvements on faulty cars in less than a month.C. It was AQSIQ that first exposed Volkswagens DSG defects. D. You may get the information about faulty cars on the website of AQSIQ. B I was reading these interesting stories behind a group of great logos in the world. Personall

36、y Nike is my favorite one its so simple. And I liked the stories behind them, which made me forget all other things. McDonalds, Apple, Mercedes Benz and Adidas own great logos as well, and they are among my favorites.NikeIn the Greek myth, Nike is the goddess of victory and the source of inspiration

37、 for soldiers. This logo represents the wing in the famous statue of the Greek goddess. Nikes logo was designed by Carolyn Davidson in 1971 for $ 35, and was registered as a trademark in 1995.McDonaldsThe logo was designed in 1962 by Jim Schindler to resemble the archshaped(拱形的) signs on the side of

38、 the companys then walk-up hamburger stand. Later on, the two golden arches were combined together to form the M. The McDonalds name was added to the logo in 1968. Apple There are different stories behind Apples logo. The first logo was a reference to the religious story of Adam and Eve, in which th

39、e apple represented the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. One year later, the second logo was designed in 1977 by Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne, and it described Sir Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree. This logo didnt stay long. One year later it was replaced almost immediately by graphic designer

40、 Rob Janoffs “rainbow apple”, a rainbow-colored silhouette(轮廓)of an apple with a bite taken out of it. And then the rainbow-colored apple was replaced by the one-colored logo in 1998. It has not been changed so far.Mercedes Benz The Mercedes Benz logo, which was originally created by Gottlieb Daimle

41、r in 1909, consists of a simple description of a three-pointed star that represents its rule of the land, the sea and the air. The company was founded by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach. Mercedes is the name of Maybachs elder daughter, while Benz came as a result of a combination with Benz, Cie

42、 and DMG in 1926.Adidas The Adidas logo, which was created by the founder of the company Adi Dassler, represents mountains, pointing towards the challenges that are seen ahead and goals that can be achieved. The logo was used for the first time in 1967.61. What does the author think of the stories o

43、f the great logos?A. They are attractive. B. They are practical. C. They are boring. D. They are out of date. 62. What does Nikes logo stand for?A. The statue of the Greek goddess. B. The wing of the Greek goddess. C. The goddess of victory. D. The source of inspiration for soldiers.63. We can learn

44、 that Apples present logo is _.A. Newtons sitting under an apple tree B. the rainbow-colored bitten apple C.the religious story of Adam and EveD. a bitten apple with only one color64. _ stands for the rule of the land, the sea and the air.A. The Mercedes logo B. The Adidas logo C. Nikes logo D. Appl

45、es logo 65. Which of the following time orders describes the births of the great logos?A. McDonalds Apple Nike Mercedes Benz. B. Nike Mercedes Benz McDonalds Apple.C. Mercedes Benz McDonalds Nike Apple.D. Nike McDonalds Apple Mercedes Benz.CGallows humor（黑色幽默）seem like a mistake, or at least in poor

46、 taste. But psychologists say that gallows humor can be an important way to relieve stress. “Humor makes you feel in control and it can give you that feeling that everything is okay even when its not,” says James M. Jones, a psychology professor at the University of Delaware.Psychologists say that j

47、ust because youre laughing doesnt mean youre wasting time. Occasional teasing among colleagues, particularly if it revolves around things associated with the job, can boost creativity, departmental cohesiveness（凝聚力）and performance.“There are a lot of stressors out there,” says Ed Dunkelblau, a psych

48、ologist with the Institute for Emotionally Intelligent Learning in Chicago. “But gallows humor is a way of making difficult things a little less difficult.”This is true as long as the humor is used for the right purpose. The main point of it should be inspiring people - not laughing at them. “Anythi

49、ng that would lift morale（士气）in terms of the company would be good humor,” says Thierry Guedj, a professor of business and psychology at Boston University. “Before you say or do anything, think about, How is this helping my employees morale?”You want to give your employees and co-workers a sense of

50、belonging, so dont make observations that are aggressive. Most obviously, Dr Guedj says, dont make comments about peoples physical appearance, or faith. If you have any doubt, its appropriate, dont go through with it.Or you can take aim at the one person you know wont be offended（冒犯）:Yourself. “If t

51、heres going to be a joke or story, it should be you,” Mr. Dunkelblau says. For example, if youre a marketing manager reviewing a failed campaign that you led, begin with a line like, “The guy who gave permission to this deal might just be looking for work next week.”“People with the ability to laugh

52、 at themselves can give other people permission to laugh at themselves too,” Mr. Jones says. “And if you can laugh at yourself, you feel better about yourself.”66. According to the text, gallows humor has the following functions EXCEPT _. A. improving performance B. reducing pressure C. leading to a

53、 big mistake D. making people more creative 67. What is Ed Dunkelblaus attitude towards gallows humor? A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Uncertain. D. Neutral.68. Which of the following would Dr. Guedj most probably agree with? A. Gallows humor allows people to laugh at others. B. Gallows humor is the ba

54、sic source of morale. C. Anything that may lift morale can be called gallows humor. D. Gallows humor may sometimes be used for the wrong purpose.69. When people use gallows humor, they should _. A. show a sense of belonging B. observe who is aggressive C. try to avoid irritating others D. doubt about the result of humors 70. What can we infer from the text? A. Laughing at ourselves can help relieve the stress of others. B. People tend to laugh at others rather than themselves. C. People who laugh at themselves are hard to be friends with. D. People cant avoid offending others wit