四川省眉山市东坡区眉山中学高三英语5月月考试题

1、眉山中学2015届5月英语月考试题第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 40分）第一节：语法和词汇知识（共 10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从A、B、C D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Shall I give you a ride to the Heathrow Airport?Thank you.A. That s for sureB. It couldn t be betterC. That depends D.It s up to youI wanted some more coffee but there was left. A. noneB. no oneC. not

2、hingD. anythingto the research, he spends little time getting together with his family.A. To devoteB. Devoting C. Devoted D. DevoteThe conflict had developed into a stage the two countries were gatheringbig troops on the border.A. whereB. whichC. thatD. as 5., you always get something to eat on this

3、 airline.A. However short is the journey B. However the journey is shortC. However is the journey short D. However short the journey is6. I don t know how it , but I ve got a big hole in my clothesA. came overB. came out. My grandma be very unpleasant at times.A. mustB. can.The CEO decided to give t

4、he job to responsibility.A. whomB. whoC. came about D. came upC. mightD. need he believed had a strong sense ofC. whomever D. whoeverYou should have painted the house, but you football instead.A. playB. played C. have played D. had played10.Only when I graduated from the high school how much time I

5、had wasted.A. I realizedB. I had realizedC. did I realize D. had Irealized分，满分A、B、30分）C D）中，选出可以填入空白处第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（ 的最佳选项。Sir Ariem is an excellent speaker. He has a good command of the language and it is always very 11 for me whenever he speaks fluently and endlessly wi

6、th his American accent. He can really make you believe that he is a graduate of Harvard or from Massachusetts. He 12 his language skill with his different techniques and strategies in teaching that make him a very 13 teacher.He has this ability or super power of teaching in a fun and lively way. He

7、creates a caring and very welcoming environment in his 14 . I remember how he lets his new students sing in the class! What a great way to 15 your English classes!Because of the rules and pronunciation, teaching English can be very 16 but he always makes it easy, exciting and lively byusing 17 and j

8、okes in between histopics. The friendly 18 that he created in the classroom 19 his students to learn more, take an active part in the discussion, 20 share theirideas, and feelfree to 21 themselves in the class without the fear of being laughed at by others for their 22 What I also like about him is

9、the attention and importance that he gives to his students. He 23 that each student is important and deserves attention by giving them equal opportunity to 24 , specially to those who are hesitant or shy in action. There are no excuses!25 the jokes and humor, Sir Ariem has an attitude. He is very st

10、rict! That makes him 26 at times. Why? Because he sets 27 expectations for his students and he holds them to those expectations. He just demands a perfect 28 on test or an ice cream for those who will get the lowest score. Seriously, he does not 29 things for granted and he thinks every detail is im

11、portant. Like, in classes, he will not continue 30 you pronounce a specific word correctly. Sir Ariem hopes every student can make their progress in his class.11.A. fascinatingB. satisfyingC. confusingD.astonishing12.A. developsB. inventsC.influencesD. combines13.A. famousB. effectiveC. excitedD. st

12、range14.A. officeB. classC. houseD. mind15.A.spendB. listenC. startD. increase16.A. interestingB. specialC. differentD.boring17.A. wordsB. informationC. humorD. materials18.A. atmosphereB. situationC. adviceD.emotion19.A. teachesB. forcesC. forbidsD. motivates20.A. surprisinglyB. willinglyC. uncerta

13、inlyD.especially21.A. expressB. comfortC. enjoyD. control22.A. questionsB. mistakesC.answersD.looks23.A. figures outB. puts awayC. makes sureD. takesup24.A. adjustB. promoteC. appreciateD.participate25. A. ForB. DespiteC. BesidesD. Considering26.A. scaryB. uglyC. nervousD. angry27.28.29.A. ordinaryA

14、. scoreA. treatB. usualB. chanceB. holdC. highC. giftC. haveD. greatD. goalD. take30.A. ifB. whenC. unlessD. after第二部分阅读理解（共两节，每小题 2分，满分50分）第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AWe are more dependent on technology now than ever before-and for good reason.Our cell phones have more

15、 capabilities than laptops did 5 years ago. Technology is quickly becoming faster, more reliable, and yes, more portable.Because of this, now is a great time to look into purchasing a laptop. Laptops now have the same computing power as desktops and are the least expensive they veever been. If you r

16、e constantly on the go, itmakes sense to have one.Wefeature a lot of hot tech deals here at MakeUseOf, but if you re in the market for a laptop, Ive collected the top two laptop computers for you. I only looked at laptops priced under $1,000 that had at least 4GB of RAM, a dual-core processor, and c

17、ame with Windows 7. Let s see what we camp up with!1. Sony Vaio FW 560F/TProcessor: Intel Core 2 Duo P7450/2. 13GHzMemory: 6 GB （8GB Ma4Hard Drive: 500GBThis Sony Vaio laptop has a lot of features that make it very attractive.Witha 16-inch screen, it is very slim. It has Blu-ray playback and decent

18、gaming perf ormance, although it doesn t support 1080p. It makes for a very good multimedia notebook.2. Samsung NP-R580-JSB1USProcessor: Intel Core i5 15-430M/2. 26GHzMemory: 4 GBHard Drive: 500GBThis laptop comes with a Core i5 processor, NVIDIA graphics, and Blu-ray support. I ve read that the tou

19、ch -pad is uncomfortable at times, but the processing power and graphics make it a great laptop with decent battery life.What is the normal memory of Sony Vaio FW560F/T?A. 8G B. 5GB C. 4GB D. 6GBWhat s the similarity of Sony Vaio FW560F/T and Samsung NP-R580-JSB1US?A. Processor B. Memory C. Hard dri

20、ve D. FeaturesThe underlined phrase “ makes sense in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by.A. is dependent B. is meaningful C. is reliable D. is portableWhich of the following is true?Our cell phones have more capabilities than laptops did 3 years ago.Laptops now are the most expensive they ve ever been.So

21、ny Vaio laptop is very attractive with a 16-inch screen.Sony Vaio laptop supports 1080P.BThe Himalayas are mountains that are located in South Asia. They are a part ofNepal, India, Pakistan, China and Bhutan. The mountains are the highest in the world, reaching almost 9,000 meters sea level.The Hima

22、layas separate the Indiansubcontinent from the inner part of Asia. The word Himalaya means “ home of snow.14 mountains are over 8,000 meters high, among them the K2, Nanga Parbat andMount Everest, at 8,848 meters, the world s highest mountain. The Himalayas extend over 1,500 miles( 2,400km ) from th

23、e Indus valley in the west to the Brahmaputra Valley in the east.Many of the mountain peaks are sacred to the people who live in the surrounding areas . Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims go there and pray to God.The Himalayas belong to the youngest mountain ranges in the world. They were formed when the I

24、ndian subcontinent, which was originally a part of the southern landmass, drifted to the north and crashed into Asia. This movement started about 70 million years ago and has been going on up to the present day. The Himalayas are still becoming taller, moving at about 7 cm per year. Earthquakes and

25、volcanoes are evidences that the area is still very active.Glaciers and permanent snow fields cover the higher regions of the Himalayas.They are the source of streams that flow into the two big rivers of the region. The Indus flows to the west and through Pakistan into the Arabia Sea. The Ganges and

26、 Brahmaputra flow to the east and get together in Bangladesh. They form the largest delta in the world.How many countries do the Himalayas belong to?A. 7 B. 6 C. 4 D. 5Why do Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims go to Himalayas and pray to God?Because they live in the surrounding areas.Because they believe t

27、he mountain peaks are sacred.Because the word Himalaya means “ home of snow .Because the Himalayas are the youngest mountain ranges in the world.What does the author stress in Paragraph 4?The process where the Himalayas were formed.Earthquakes and volcanoes in the Himalayas.The forming of the Indian

28、 subcontinent.The landscape features of the Himalayas.Which of the following is true according to the passage?The Himalayas influence the climate in both India and China.The Ganges and Brahmaputra get together in Pakistan.The Himalayas are still young and moving at about 7 cm per year.The Indus flow

29、s through Bangladesh into the Arabia sea.CAs the capital of China s Shanxi Province, Xi an s long history was properly summed up by our English-speaking guide : If Xi an is the grandmother of cities, Beijing is a youth and Shanghai is just a baby in the womb.”However, it was not until 1974, followin

30、g the chance discovery of the Army ofTerracotta Warriors by well- digging farmers, that Xi an was once again pushed ontothe international map. Three decades later, the local government is pouring fundsinto the tourism sector. Ancient monuments and museums are being restored, andvarious copies of Bud

31、dhist and Tang heritage are being constructed to help Chinesetourists rediscover their national heritage.One of those ancient monuments is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda-Xi an s most sacred monument-which was built in 652 by the monk Xuanzang, who travelled across India for 18 years and returned with a p

32、recious collection of Buddhist sacred texts. In1966, the Red Guards burnt the pagoda s scriptures, silk wall hangings and other relics in a bonfire that raged all night. But that destruction has largely beenforgotten as tourists flock to the newly restored pagoda. The only original remainders- the e

33、mpty shell of the seven-storey pagoda-light up at night, standing out in the city s skyline.Xi an is also displaying the glories of the ancient Tang Dynasty, with a 165-acre Tang Paradise ThemePark that is visited by flocks of tourist groups. Although every bit of this Tang heritage is recreated, it

34、 is artistically pleasing, landscaped with ponds and lakes, classical garden, bridges, palaces and pavilions. Explore the vast area on a golf cart, hopping on and off to see shortened operas from the Tang Dynasty days, laser shows on the lake, highly structured man-made waterfalls, as well as murals

35、 and statues of historical figures, philosophers and poets.A 36km drive northeast takes you to Xi an s most famous attraction, the Army of Terracotta Warriors. They were made to order in 211BC by the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi, who used the forced labor of 700,000 subjects to create a m

36、ausoleum（陵庙）guarded by an entire army.39.From the passage we can learn that a large sum of money of the local government in Xi an is being ploughed into.A. restoring the monumentsC. tourism industryHow many historical sites in XiThree B. Fourrestoring the PagodaD. exploring the historyan have been r

37、eferred to inOne D. Sixthe passage ?41. What can we learn from the third paragraph about the Tang Paradise Theme Park?Visitors are pleased with the survivals from the Tang Dynasty.The natural waterfalls in it are very attractive.It is totally recreated but is artistically pleasant.Visitors can appre

38、ciate the full Tang Dynasty operas.42.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?Make a visit to ancient sites at once.China s ancient capital rises again.Travel to the Army of Terracotta Warriors.Take a view in the modern city.DSleepwalking is a sleep disorder. Your child will rise f

39、rom bed and walk or engage in other activities that they would normally dowhen they are awake. They eyes willbe open but they will appear to be in a dream-like state, and will probably not answer when you talk to them, although they may carry out conversations. Sleepwalking can last a few seconds, a

40、 few minutes, or more.Sleep walking can be an indication that certain parts of the brain may not be relaxing properly at bedtime. It can be caused by illness or fever, tiredness, stress or anxiety. It is thought to occur in the beginning, slow-wave stages of non-rapid eye movement sleep before dream

41、 sleep. It may be related to the lack of magnesium（镁）, and it is very possible that hormonal （荷尔蒙 ）changes in body could cause it.Certainly a child is more likely to be a sleepwalker if one of his parents suffered, too.Sleepwalking itself is not dangerous and is generally not a sign of any more worr

42、ying problems. But if your child sleepwalkers regularly, you have to take safety measures to make sure that he doesn t hurt himself while sleepwalking. Make surethat any doors can t be opened by a child, and lock doors to the cellar （地下室 ）,kitchen and other dangerous places. Check each night before

43、lights go out for sharp objects or, indeed, anything on the floor which your child could trip over or hurt himself on.A child may sleepwalk once and never sleepwalk again. Others may sleepwalk once a month or so. Still others may sleepwalk almost nightly. If you are worried you should consult your d

44、octor.During sleepwalking, a sleepwalker is likely to do all the following but.A. climb out of a window B. go down a flight of stairsC. wander in the yardD. close his eyesWhat does the second paragraph mainly tell us?A. The concept of sleepwalking B. The causes of sleepwalkingC. Some ways to help sl

45、eepwalking D. The behaviors during sleepwalking.Which of the following is true according to the passage?Sleepwalking itself is not dangerous.Children who sleepwalk may answer when you talk to them.If your child sleepwalks regularly, you can just leave him alone.Sleepwalking is related to the lack of

46、 sleep.It can be inferred from the passage that.Sleepwalking may be passed down in a family.Drugs that could cure sleepwalking have been developed.During a normal sleep, a person never opens his eyes.Most doctors consider sleepwalking as a serious problem.EEven if you are saying and doing the right

47、things at your job and in your personal life, you could be making a bad impression on everyone with what you don t say.That s because much of our reactions to others are based on body language. If your body language is communicating a neg ative message, that s the message you could be sending, regar

48、dless of what actual words come out of your mouth.What are negative messages sent via body language? Things like having arms folded across your chest can show hostility（ 敌意）. Lack of eye contact can indicate shiftiness（ 奸诈）. An unsmiling face could communicate a variety of things, like anger, disapp

49、ointment, or sadness, depending upon what other facial expressions are included.Want to know what body language communicates? Watch a TV show or a movie with the sound off, and see how much you can figure out of the plot, or at least you can get a sense of what is going on.However, many of the clues

50、 that indicate negativity could also be the result of nervousness or other issues. For example, somebody who doesn t make eye contact could simply be nervous. The same goes with a not-so-warm hand-shake. Or, someone folding his arms could simply be more comfortable with the arms that way, not realiz

51、ing what the armsposition sends. Someone who doesn t smil e could be self-conscious about her teeth. At any rate, the person who sends off bad body language may not even realize that they re doing it.Unfortunately, some people who do recognize what body language communicates are scam（骗局）artists. The

52、y may have the firmest handshake, the shiniest smile, and make the greatest eye contact to convince others of their sincerity, because they know how much this nonverbal communications plays a part in communicating sincerity. Yet people fall for it, because their body language seems sincere.But what

53、if you re in the opposite situation? If you re not sure what yourbody language is communicating, ask a trusted friend for help. You can also concentrate on standing up straight and sitting up straight, if posture（姿势）isa problem. Practicing in front of a mirror can help you get rid of bad habits. Rem

54、ember to smile and nod if needed. And try to learn how to relax. Before you know it, you will be sending more positive messages with your body language.A serious face could indicate a lot of different information.especially anger and disappointmenttogether with the arms folded acrosstogether with ot

55、her facial expressionsdepending on others facial expressionsThe underlined expression “ fall for it ” （ paragraph 5） probably meansA. be taken inB. be fully usedC. be used to itD. like it soonA not-so-warm handshake may represent.A. fear B. excitement C. confidence D. nervousnessWhich would be the b

56、est title for this passage?Facial Expressions and MessagesBe Careful of False Body LanguageIs Your Body Language Hurting You?What Can Body Language Communicate?第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项多余选项。W: Let s watch the football match this afternoon, shall we?M: 51W: Yes, the matc

57、h between Class 5 and Class 6. The two teams are a good match. I think they will have a close game.M: 52 But the match has already been put off until next Saturday.W: Is that so?M: 53W: Why has it been put off?M: 54W: But it is such a fine day! The sun is shining so brightly and there isn t a cloud

58、in the sky. There is not any sign of rain.M: 55Im telling you the truth.The football match?.Which team is he on?Anyhow it has been put off.The weather report says we shall have heavyrain this afternoon.I dont know that the match has been out off.Yes, I agree with you.n卷（非选择题共60分）第三部分写作（共三节，满分 60分）第一

59、节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题，请注意问题后的词数要求。In our daily life, we can t predict when accident will happen. First-aid kits（急救箱） are very helpful in many ways. The things you put in your first-aid kitare also very important. As you can observe, first-aid kits are made with small boxes only. It

60、 is because you don t need to use all of your medicines or all necessarythings during an accident. First-aid kits are only for relieving pain while waiting for a physician to arrive. The complete treatment will be provided by the expert.There are so many ways in which first-aid kits can be of great