高三8月月考调研考试英语试题含答案.doc

1、波峰中学-第一学期8月份月考调研考试高三英语试题命题人：樊建 辛成霞 石京京 杨小青 晋晓康 审核人：樊建本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 使用时间：2016年8月 第I卷（选择题100分）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节听下面 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. Who

2、is helping to do housework now? A. Jack. B. Alice. C. Neither of them. 2. Where are the speakers? A. On the first floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the third floor. 3. How will the man travel to London? A. By car. B. By coach. C. By train. 4. What will the man do first? A. Pack his luggage. B. Ph

3、one the travel agent. C. Plan the trip. 5. When will the plane to Milan leave? A. At 7:15. B. At 8:15. C. At 9:15.第二节 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6至8题。6. What are the speakers doing? A. Reading about

4、 movies. B. Looking at a magazine. C. Watching a movie.7. What did the Times say about the movie? A. It was rather dull. B. The picture was too light. C. It was worth three stars.8. Why is the man complaining? A. Someone is blocking his vision.B. He has poor eyesight. C. Their seats are too far back

5、.听第7段材料，回答第9、10题。9. What is the speakers problem? A. Something went wrong with the replacements they sent out. B. The man sent the wrong desks to their customers. C. They didnt send out the desks on time.10. How will the woman solve the matter? A. Make a call to their customers. B. Send the man to m

6、eet their customers. C. Visit their customers in person.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Why is the woman at the airport? A. To fly to London. B. To see Jake off. C. To meet Tom.12. What is Tom worried about? A. His plane is late. B. Jake might miss the plane. C. He has no time to talk with Linda.13. Whats the

7、womans impression of Jake? A. He plays an important role in the company. B. Hes not good at his job. C. He cannot be depended on. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Why is Sharon surprised at the start of the conversation? A. The man ate so much food. B. The man was not smoking. C. The man looked very happy.15. W

8、hat happened to the man when he was trying to quit smoking? A. He found the first three days most difficult. B. He gained a lot of weight. C. He almost gave it up.16. What helped the man a lot to overcome the stress? A. Delicious food. B. Support from friends. C. Physical exercise.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

9、17. What is the purpose of the letter? A. To complain about the poor service. B. To tell his friend about his terrible experience. C. To give the company some suggestions.18. When did the train leave Glasgow? A. At 8:00 a.m. B. At 8:40 a.m. C. At 9:10 a.m. 19. Which city was the speakers final desti

10、nation? A. London. B. Paris. C. Frankfurt.20. What can be inferred from the letter? A. It was getting hotter and hotter in London. B. The speaker felt hungry on the train. C. The train was delayed because of the terrible weather.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（ABCD）中，选

11、出最佳选项。AOnce there was a man who liked to eat mangoes (芒果). One day he decided to get the sweetest mango from the very top of the tree. Mangoes which are exposed to the sun the most are the sweetest.So he climbed up to the top, where the branches were thin. He managed to pick up a few sweet reddish f

12、ruits, but, in an attempt to climb down, he slipped and started falling towards the ground. Fortunately, he caught the branch as he was falling and remained helplessly hanging on the tree. Then he started to call nearby villagers for help. They immediately came with a ladder and sticks, but could do

13、 little to help him.Then after some time one calm and thoughtful person arriveda wellknown sage who lived in a simple hut nearby. People were very curious to see what he would do, as he was famous in solving many peoples problems in the area and sometimes very complicated ones. He was silent for a m

14、inute and then picked up a stone and threw it at the hanging man.Everybody was surprised. The hanging mango lover started to shout, “What are you doing? Are you crazy？ Do you want me to break my neck？” The sage was silent. Then he took another stone and threw it at the man. The man was very angry, “

15、If I could just come down, I would show you！”Thats what everybody wantedthat he came down. But how? Now everybody was tense (紧张), as to what would happen next! Some wanted to punish the sage, but they didnt. The sage picked another stone and threw it again at the man, even more forcefully. Now the m

16、an on the tree was enraged and developed a great determination to come down and take revenge (报仇)He then used all his skill and strength and somehow reached the branches which were safe to start going down. And he made it! Everybody was amazed.However, the rescued man found the sage gone. He stood t

17、here, realizing that the man really helped him because he induced him to try his best and save himself.“I should be thankful and not angry.”21What happened after he had picked a few sweet reddish mangoes?AHe remained hanging helplessly on the tree.BHe slipped and fell to the ground suddenly.CHe was

18、climbing down quickly but carefully.DHe shouted loudly for help but no one helped.22How did the man feel when the sage hit him with a stone?AHe was nervous. BHe kept silent. CHe was angry. DHe felt surprised.23What do you think motivated the man to climb down?ACourage. BAssistance. CCarefulness. DRe

19、venge.24From the story we know that the sweetest mango must be the one _.Aon the tree for the longest timeBhidden in the middle of a treeCon the very top of a treeDexposed to sunlight less oftenBBeaches are not only great for lying on and doing water sports, and in fact one of the best ways of enjoy

20、ing them is a classic beach walk. Here at iWantSun. Co. Uk, weve been searching the globe to find you the worlds best and most glorious beach walks, and heres our pick of the top.The Footpath of the Gods, Amalfi Coast, ItalyThe name says it all really and you truly do feel up there to walking along

21、this wonderful mountain coastal path, which offers some of the most striking views on the planet. The path begins at town of Bomerano to charming Positano along the UNESCO World Heritage area of the Amalfi Coast. The whole walk will take you approximately four and a half hours to complete and pass o

22、ver narrow rocky paths, past sheer cliffs and shining blue bays.Sydneys Great Coastal Walk, AustraliaSydneys coastline is one of the most beautiful and diverse in the world. Here you have national parks, historic sites, steep cliffs, sparkling beaches and quiet bays all in one place. Sydneys Great W

23、alk runs all the way from Barrenjoey in the north to Royal National Park in the south and takes an incredible seven days to complete. However, if youre not up to doing the full walk, then there are many different parts of the walk that you can do right in the city. Walking from the citys famous Bond

24、i Beach to the sweeping curve of Bronte Beach takes just an hour, which takes in some top scenery.Great Ocean Walk, AustraliaThe Great Ocean Walk stretches 104 km along Victorias famous Great Ocean Road, located on the southern coast of Australia, from the resort town Apollo Bay to the magnificent T

25、welve Apostles. The Twelve Apostles are the areas famous stone landmarks which stand out like giants from the sea. The walk passes through a range of landscapes and sights, from national parks, famous surfing spots and deserted beaches, to wild coastlines, cascading waterfalls, lush forests, histori

26、c lighthouses and ghostly shipwrecks. Day walks and shorter threehour walks such as the Wreck Beach Walk or the Lighthouse Cemetery and Lookout Walk can also be enjoyed.So next time when youre looking for a beach holiday dont just think about the resorts and the sand, but consider a more active sun

27、holiday, discovering some of the best beaches in the world.25The author intends to tell us _.Athe worlds best places for beach walks Bthe wonderful beaches in the worldCthe ideal tourism resort for health Dthe beautiful beaches in Australia26When you arrive at the Amalfi Coast _.Ayou must be fed up

28、with the footpath Byou will be fascinated by the sceneryCyou can start walking from Positano Dyou may be trapped in narrow rocky paths27What is the distinct characteristic of Sydneys Great Coastal Walk?AIt takes about more than five hours to complete.BIt starts from Royal National Park in the south.

29、CIt provides visitors a variety of great landscapes.DIt really has the longest coastline in the world.28Where can we probably read the passage?AOn a travel magazine. BOn a handbook for tourists.CIn a tourism website. DIn a foreign travel agent.CI was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extre

30、mely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签）everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of eac

31、h other.War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed! ” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder. The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed togethe

32、r for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation，I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled (爬)under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a

33、warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didnt notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbeli

34、ef. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, “Thanks. ” Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didnt always agree, but we learned the key to living together： giving in, cleaning up and holding on.29.What made Kate so angry one even

35、ing? A.She couldnt find her books. B.She heard the author shouting loud. C.She got the news that her grandma was ill. D.She saw the authors shoes beneath her bed.30.The author tidied up the room most probably because . A.she was scared by Kates anger B.she hated herself for being so messy C.she want

36、ed to show her care D.she was asked by Kate to do so31.What might be the best title for the story? A.My Friend Kate B.Hard Work Pays Off C.How to Be Organized D.Learning to Be RoommatesDMy parents moved to Mississippi when my brother and I were small children, and we were separated from our Oklahoma

37、 grandparents by some 600 miles. This geographic distance allowed us to only visit our grandparents once a year, either at Christmas or during summer vacation.Most of my classmates lived near their grandparents, and I would routinely hear stories of extended families (大家庭) regularly spending time wi

38、th one another, fishing at “grandpas” house or going over to “grandmas” for her famous fried chicken. We were disappointed that we did not get to spend more time with our grandparents, but our love for them remained deep and strong.We always expected a road trip to Oklahoma. We would count the days,

39、 and when Day I came, the entire family would pile into the car at four oclock in the morning. Crossing the Mississippi River into Louisiana, the landscapes (风景) changed. Crossing the Red River in Oklahoma, we were in a foreign world.Every trip to see my grandparents cant be without bringing delight

40、. We jumped out of the car in their driveway to be met with bear hugs. My grandparents wanted to know everything about their grandchildren, and we would sit for hours and tell story after story. Grandma had a meal planned, and you could bet she fixed her grandsons favorite foods. Of course the best

41、part of the visit was that we were able to do whatever we wanted without punishment from our grandparents. Grandma and Grandpa always had presents for us, neat scenic trips planned and lovely surprises, such as the time we got to go to a local restaurant and eat the worlds largest hamburger.32The fa

42、mily dont visit the grandparents often because _.Athey seldom have a vacation Bthey have a bad attitude to themCthey are all busy with their work Dthey live far away from each other33When hearing his classmates stories, the author _.Aoften felt deep sorrow Bwould call his grandparentsCfelt a bit jea

43、lous at heart Dwould feel sorry for his poor life34Whenever the author and his brother met their grandparents, they _.Awere all full of great excitement Bfound they were in a foreign worldCshared cooking skills with each other Dseemed not to be familiar with each other35What can we infer from the au

44、thors story?ADistance cant break the bond of love.BPhysical separation hurts the heart deeply.CDistance leads to the most beautiful scene.DFamily life is filled with love and understanding.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。As a father who works outside the home, I recog

45、nize that it is easy for me to get caught up in stress at work. Indeed, sometimes it is difficult to turn off my work focus and turn on my family focus so that I can come home and be the loving husband my wife needs and the playful father my kids want. 36 Good fathers provide stability and strength

46、to the family. As fathers, we do not let the pressures and worries of work get in the way of being there for our kids. 37 1 38 It doesnt need to be a lot of time, but if you are able, have oneonone time with each of your kids.2Be goofy (滑稽的) with your kids. The more voices you do, the more expressiv

47、e you are when you play with them, the more they will feel your love and your acceptance of them.3. Spend time reading to them. Allow your kids to choose a book and spend time reading some of it to them before bed. The more effort you put into it the more they will feel your love. 39 As a therapist

48、(临床医学家) who works with children and their families, I have noticed that the better the relationship that a father has with his child, the more influence that father will have on his child. As fathers work on developing a strong link with their kids through positive interactions, they can have a posi

49、tive effection on the lives of their children. 40 AFathers have such an important and irreplaceable role in the family.BSometimes books can help you deal with children.CReading stories is an excellent time for dads to practice voice imitations.DHere are some thoughts to help fathers keep their littl

50、e ones in mind.EAs a father he must involve hardships in all his life.FAnd the confidence can give their children a great advantage to succeed in the future.GMake a plan to spend time each day with your kids.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，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的

51、最佳选项。Even as I write this story, I am still smiling. The past few weeks have been rather 41 ，but when a large number of Smile Cards arrived in my 42 the other day, having traveled all the way from the United States to my home in the Netherlands, I knew things were about to 43 .I 44 where to leave th

52、e cards as I went to bed that night: the train, benches at the station, at work, libraries, mailboxes, the gymthe possibilities 45 endless.I woke up, went to work, and afterwards, I went 46 to the shop to buy some candy bars, planning to leave them as anonymous (匿名的) 47 for people on the train. Howe

53、ver, 48 my early morning train, my train home was extremely crowded. An elderly man must have seen me searching for a place to 49 a Smile Card, because he asked me if I was looking for something.Right then I 50 that my first Smile Card would not be anonymous. With a big smile and cheeks 51 with exci

54、tement, I told him that I 52 what I was looking for, 53 him the candy bar and Smile Card I had in my hands. He had only just finished reading the car 54 I arrived at my stop, but he was still smiling and 55 his candy as I waved at him from the 56 . 57 having worked a full day, I almost bounced (跳) home. Before I entered my apartment, I delivered a few more Smile Cards and candy bars to peoples mailboxes. I added an 58 candy bar for a neighbor who I knew was in a difficult financial 59but who I saw working hard every day to get the very best for her young son. I f