江西省宜春市丰城九中2020届高三英语12月月考试题

1、江西省宜春市丰城九中 2020 届高三英语12 月月考试题本试卷总分值为 150 分 考试时间为120 分钟第I卷（选择题，共100分）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's the relationship between the two speakers?A.Guest and waitress. B.Boss and

2、 secretary. C.Husband and wife.2 .How much time did the man probably spend on the exam?A.Half an hour. B.45 minutes. C.One hour and a half.3 .Why didn't the woman get the job?A.She is old enough.B.She is too young to do the job.C.She is no longer young as she used to be.4 .What's the problem

3、 with the woman?A.She wakes up too early.B.She stays up far into the night.C.She feels it difficult to get up every morning.5 .How much should the woman pay if she buys two T-shirts?A.Eight dollars.B.Ten dollars.C.Twelve dollars.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

4、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, 各个小题将给出 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 68 小题。6 .Who feels disappointed?A.Mary.B.Jack.C.Both of them.7 .How did Jack play in the game?A.He tried his best but he failed.8 .He didn't try his best so he failed.C.He gave up trying so he f

5、ailed.8 .Who is Mary?A.A stranger.B.Jack's mother.C.A classmate of Jack's.听第 7 段材料 , 回答第 911 小题。9 .Why does Julia want to leave her present job?A.She wants to do something different.B.She doesn't like the job.C.She wants to travel and teach English.10 .What's Tom's attitude to Ju

6、lia's leaving her present job?A.He disagrees.B.He is really sorry, but he understands her.C.He is angry.11 .What relationship is it between Tom and Julia?A.Brother and sister.B.Boyfriend and girlfriend.C.Boss andemployee.听第 8 段材料 , 回答第 1214 小题。12 .Where does Paul probably come from?A.England.B.A

7、merica.C.China.13 .What do both Mary and Paul have for breakfast?A.Ham and oranges. B.Bread and butter. C.Bread and eggs.14 .What do many Chinese young couples think of the western breakfast?A.Cheap and convenient. B.Very convenient and healthy. C.Delicious but very expensive.听第 9 段材料 , 回答第 1517 小题。

8、15 .Where is the woman going?A.Hawaii.B.Los Angeles.C.The airport.16 .When is the woman's sister's wedding?A.On Oct.11th.B.On Oct.12th.C.Tomorrow.17 .When will the woman leave?A.In a few hours. B.Right now.C.On Oct.9th.听第 10 段材料 , 回答第 1820 小题。18 .What's discussed in the passage?A.Prisons

9、 in Britain. B.Cooking or cleaning. C.Work or study.19 .How many hours can a prisoner in the closed prison possibly spend outside?A.2 hours.B.12 hours.C.8 hours.20 .How will prisoners in open prisons spend the night?A.They are free within the prison grounds.B.They can study out of the prison grounds

10、.C.They are locked up during the night.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,从每题所给的四个选项（ARC和D）中,选出最佳选项。AMany children are interested in dinosaurs. If you have a child who loves dinosaurs, then here is some good news for you. There is an exhibition of dinosaurs at the Philip J. Cu

11、rrie Dinosaur Museumin Wembley, Albert A. You can plan a family road trip there. Give your child a surprise and you'll enjoy your time there as a family.Sitting just 19 kilometers west of Grande Prairie, the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museumwas opened in 2015 and has collections that include foss

12、ils of sea animals, art works from different dinosaurs, a large family theater, as well as an outdoor discovery fossil walk, a large outdoor playground and the onsite Dine-O-Saur restaurant. Experience the dinosaurs' world like never before as you watch dinosaurs coming alive in movies. Learn ab

13、out how these animals lived and breathed.You can check out Dinosaurs Unearthed and all of the other exciting exhibitions at the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum on the following days/ time periods :September 1st May 31st:Tuesday Sunday 10 : 00 a. m. 6 : 00 p. m.Closed on MondaysJune 1st August 31st:

14、Saturday Monday 10 : 00 a. m. 6 : 00 p. m.Tuesday Friday 10 : 00 a. m. 8 : 00 p. m.Admission:Adults: $ 14 eachSeniors (65 + ) : $ 11 eachStudents (with ID) and children (5 17) : $7 eachChildren under 5 : freeFamily (2 adults and up to 4 children) : $40If you want to see a National Geographic film or

15、 a full-length film during your visit, it is an extra $2 $4. For more information, please visit the museum's website at www. dinomuseum. com.21 What can people do at the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum?A Watch a full-length film for free.B Learn about dinosaurs' disappearance.C Have fun on

16、a large outdoor playground.D Buy some souvenirs of sea animals' fossils.22 If you want to go to the museum in October, what time should you try to avoid?A On Tuesdays. B After 6 : 00 p. m.C On the weekend.D Before 11 : 00 a. m.23 What's the author's purpose in writing the passage?A To in

17、troduce a museum. B To encourage family time.C To advertise an exhibition.D To tell readers about dinosaurs.BIt was rainy, and I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to my daughter Carolyn s house. But she had insisted that I come to see something at the top of the mountain.So here I

18、was, reluctantly making the two-hour journey through fog that hung like veils. By the time I saw how thick it was near the summit, I d gone too farto turn back.Nothing could be worth this, I thought as I inched along the dangerous highway.“ I ll stay for lunch, but I m heading back down as soon as t

19、he fog lifts, ” I announced when I arrived.“ But I need you to drive me to the garage to pick up my car,” Carolyn said,“ Could we at least do that? ”“ How far is it?” I asked.“About three minutes,” she said, “ I ll drive I m used to it. ”After ten minutes on the mountain road, Ilooked at her anxious

20、ly. “ I thoughtyou said three minutes. ”She grinned. “ This is a detour ( 绕行的路 ) . ”Turning down a narrow track, we parked the car and got out. We walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black-green evergreens towered over us. Gradually, the peace and silence of the place bega

21、n to fill my mind.Then we turned a comer and stopped and I gasped in amazement.From the top of the mountain, sloping for several acres across the mountain side and valleys, were rivers of flowers in numerous colors. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and spilled gold down the mountainside.A

22、 series of questions filled my mind. Who created such beauty? Why? How?As we approached the home that stood in the center of the property, we saw a sign that read:“Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking. ”The first answer was: “One Woma n Two Hands, Two Feet, and Very Little Brain. ” The sec

23、ond was:“ One at a Time. ” The third:“ Started in 1958.”As we drove home, I was so moved by what we had seen. I could scarcely speak.“ She changed the world. ” I finally said, “ one bulb （ 球茎 ） at a time. She started almost 40 years ago, probably just the beginning of an idea, but she kept at it.”Th

24、e wonder of it would not let mego. “ Imagine, ” I said, “ if I d had a vision and worked at it, just a little bit every day, what might I have accomplished?”Carolyn looked at me sideways, smiling.“Start tomorrow, ”she said. “Betteryet, start today. ”24 What can be inferred about the daughter?A She t

25、old a white lie to her mother.B She was an experienced driver.C She didn t know the way very well.D She knew everything about the woman.25 The mother began to enjoy herself when .A they were driving in the carB they were at the garageC they were on their way backD they were walking in the woods26 Wh

26、ich of the following can best describe the owner of the property?A Crazy and silly. B Determined and persistent.C Brave and careful.D Beautiful and courageous.27 What do you think the mother will do after this visit?A She will look after her grandchildren.B She will pay a second visit to the garden.

27、C She will begin to do something meaningful.D She will come and live with her daughter.CScientists from around the world examined whether supplements（ 补充剂 ） marketed are good for brain health, particularly in those aged over 50. Despite the claims of some supplements that they could improve cognitiv

28、e skills, no clear evidence was found to back this up.The report said, "For the handful that have been researched, several well-designed studies of supplements for brain health found no benefit in people with normal nutrient levels. It's unclear whether people who lack nutrition can benefit

29、 their brains by taking a supplement. The pills failed to protect against dementia （痴呆） and did not slow the process or improve the symptoms of the diseaseand the report said that a healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables, being physically active and getting sufficient sleep were linked to better

30、brain function.”The value of the food supplement market in Britain is expected to reach more than £ Ibillion by 2012 and supplements sold on the high street for brain performance cost up to £ 26 for 60 pills. And Caroline Abrahams, the charity director at Age UK said that people were bette

31、r off spending money to improve diets.The report did find evidence suggesting that supplements could benefit people diagnosed with lacking vitamin. It added that these should only be taken if advised by a doctor because some supplements could interact with medicines or contain high levels of nutrien

32、ts, which could be deadly. Supplements were not strictly controlled in the way that medicines were and may not contain high-quality ingredients or what was on the label, the report said.The Health Food Manufacturers' Association, which represents the British supplement industry, said that the re

33、port was based on the American market. In Britain products could only make claims approved by the European Food Safety Authority, such as the zinc （锌） contributed to normal cognitive functions, a spokesman said.28. What is the finding of the scientists about the supplements?A. They bring about no po

34、sitive effect.B. They break the balance of normal life.C.They get people to get addicted to them.D. They are hardly suitable for the younger.29. The author uses the third paragraph to show people should.A. be aware of their needs clearly B. change their daily diets regularlyC. take control of the ma

35、rket strictly D. make use of their money properly30. What should people do if they do need to take supplements?A. Follow professional suggestions.B. Be sure of the vitamins they lack.C. Refer to the instructions of the labels.D. Avoid taking together with other medicines.31. What do the British auth

36、orities think of the report?A. Annoying. B. Worrying. C. Unacceptable D. Favorable.DThe purpose of the American court system is to protect the rights of the people. According to American law, if someone is accused of a crime, he or she is considered innocent until the court proves that the person is

37、 guilty. In other words, it is the responsibility of the court to prove that a person is guilty. It is not the responsibility of the person to prove that he or she is innocent.In order to arrest a person, the police have to be reasonably sure that a crime has been committed. The police must give the

38、 suspect the reasons why they are arresting him and tell him his rights under the law. Then the police take the suspectto the police station to"book" him. "Booking means that the name of the personand the charges against him are formally listed at the police station.The next step is f

39、or the suspect to go before a judge. The judge decides whether the suspect should be kept in jail or released. If the suspect has no previous criminal record and the judge feels that he will return to court rather than run away - for example, because he owns a house and has a family - he can go free

40、.Otherwise, the suspect must put up bail （保释金）.At this time, too, the judge will appoint a court layer to defend the suspect if he can' t afford one.The suspect returns to court a week or two later. A lawyer from the district attorney' s office presents a case against the suspect. This is ca

41、lled a hearing. The attorney may present evidence as well as witnesses. The judge at the hearing then decides whether there is enough reason to hold a trial. If the judge decides that there is sufficient evidence to call for a trial, he or she sets a date for the suspect to appear in court to formal

42、ly plead （申辩）guilty or not guilty.At the trial, a jury of 12 people listens to the evidence from both attorneys and hears the testimony（ 证词）of the witnesses. Then the jury goes into a private room to consider the evidence and decide whether the defendant is guilty of the crime. If the jury decides t

43、hat the defendant is innocent, he goes free. However, if he is convicted（ 宣判有罪的）,the judge sets a date for the defendant to appear in court again for sentencing. At this time, the judge tells the convicted person what his punishment will be. The judge may sentence him to prison, order him to pay a f

44、ine, or place him on probation （缓开U）.The American justice system is very complex and sometimes operates slowly.However, every step is designed to protect the rights of the people. These individual rights are the basis, or foundation, of the American government.32. What is the main idea of the passag

45、e?A. The American court system requires that a suspect prove that he or she is innocent.B. The US court system is designed to protect the rights of the people.C. Under the American court system, judge decides if a suspect is innocent or guilty.D. The US court system is designed to help the police pr

46、esent a case against the suspect.33. According to the passage, the underlined part in paragraph 3 means.A. the suspect is free to choose a lawyer to defend himB. the suspect does not have to go to trial because the judge has decided he is innocentC. the suspect will be informed by mail whether he is

47、 innocent or notD. the suspect does not have to wait in jail or pay money until he goes to trial 34. What is the purpose of having the suspect pay bail?A. To pay for the judge and the trial. B. To pay for a court lawyerto defend the suspect.E. To ensure that the suspect will return to court. D. To e

48、nsure that the suspect will appear in prison.35 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A The American justice system sometimes operates slowlyB The police can arrest a suspect without giving any reasons.C It is the responsibility of the suspect to prove he is innocent.D

49、The jury considers the evidence in the court room.第二节（共5 小题；每小题 2 分, 满分 10 分）根据内容 , 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。Babies have the charm to melt anybody s heart instantly; no one escapes the twinkling eyes or the innocent smile. Just their presence will cheer you up, make you forget your worries

50、and tempt you to indulge into their world. 36.Though I don t have any answer to the question, I wonder as to what makes their aura so desirable. And I think there is something we can learn from the young ones.Forgive and ForgetBabies can laugh and giggle all day because they don t keep hatred agains

51、t anyone.37. Do you think they ve constructed an evil plan against youbecause you refused them candy last time? Probably not, life moved on and so did they. So why do we hold on to our past and refuse to let go of the emotional baggage? Does it do us any good except prevent us from laughing to the f

52、ullest?38. Endless questions of young kids can sometimes be enough to drain the adult mind. They are always busy wondering how things work or why things are the way they are, leaving no room for boredom. Their curiosity gives them an exponential learning curve; they pick up new things quickly and do

53、 not refuse to change.Unconditional Love39. . They don t judge you before they come running into yourknees and they don t walk away if you don t give them the same in return. They have no expectations from you and simply do what their heart desires. If you wanta hug, they ll give you a hug; if you w

54、ant two, they ll give you two. So how does the adult world become so materialistic that we decide what we give based on what we think we might receive?Living life to the fullest is not a difficult task; you just need to have the right attitude and an open mind. 40.A Keep smile every dayB Never-endin

55、g CuriosityC What can we do to free from these worries?D Why do we adore the young ones so much?E. So don t envy the peaceful life of a baby, start living it yourself!F. Kids have a hug and a kiss for anyone and everyone who wants one.G. Their heart is pure and their mind empty to laugh out loud and

56、 enjoy the moment.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45 分）第一节 完形填空（共20 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、日C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Peggy Lewis lost her house in a brutal tornado, but the tornado couldn t take the one thing that meant the most.One 41 , Peggy Lewis and her husband, Harris Lee, were 42 the trees b

57、low in the wind outside their homein Eureka, Kansas. The next, they were surrounded by glass from the house ' s 43 windows. The roof tore off. The walls caved in. After the tornado had 44 , it took a team of neighbors to take them to the hospital. "I thought we were going to 45,“ says Lewis.Whenthe pair 46 to their property three days after that awful night last June, it was 47 that what remained of the house would need to be torn down.But 48 Lewis would let that happen, she wanted one thing- her family Bible.Lewis had bought