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高三上学期12月月考英语试题 (3)

高三12月月考试题英语本试卷满分135分。

考试用时120分钟。

第一部分语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-15各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Several factors make a good newspaper story. First， 1 ，it must be new. But since TV can react to events so quickly, this is often a problem for 2 . They usually respond 3 it in one of three ways.One by providing 4 detail, comment or background information.One by finding a new 5 on the day’s major stories.One by printing completely different stories which 6 doesn’t broadcast.What else? Well—it also has to be 7 . People don’t want to read about 8 , everyday life. Because of this, many stories 9 some kind of conflict or danger. This is one reason why so much news seems to be 10 news , “ Plane lands safely—no-one hurt ”doesn’t sell newspapers. “Plane 11 —200 feared dead !” does .Next, there’s human interest. People are interested in other 12 —particularly in the rich, famous and powerful. Stories about the private lives of pop singers, actors, models, politicians, 13 ____ , all appear regularly in certain newspapers .Finally, for many editors, 14 is an important factor, too. They prefer stories about people, places and events which their readers know. That’s 15 the stories in Tokyo’s newspapers are often very different from the stories printed in Paris, Cairo, New York or Buenos Aires.1. A .gradually B. extremely C. obviously D. precisely2. A. newspapers B. publications C. reporters D. broadcasters3. A. with B. on C. of D. to4. A. extra B. available C. reliable D. memorable5. A. direction B. look C. angle D. section6. A. TV B. internet C. newspaper D. radio8. A. common B. usual C. ordinary D. special9. A. urge B. neglect C. increase D. involve10. A. good B. bad C. exciting D. informative11. A. crashes B. bumps C. strikes D. drops12. A. places B. people C. things D. news13. A. in addition B. in any case C. for example D. after all14. A. personality B. similarity C. tolerance D. familiarity15. A. that B. why C. because D. what第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为l6 --25的相应位置上。

高三上学期12月月考英语试题

高三12月月考英语试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅰ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。

考试时间120分第Ⅰ卷（三部分，共105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在答题卡上。

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 does the man mean?A．The number of tigers is increasing slowly．B．The cages in the centre are too small．C．Much space is needed for the tigers．2．What is happening to the sea?A．It is becoming larger．B．It is being polluted．C．It is getting cleaner．3．What does the man think of his stay in London?A．Pleasant．B．Interesting．C．Terrible.4．What is the man's purpose in collecting money?A．Supporting a wildlife project．B．Buying some wild animals．C．Raising milu deer himself．5．Why is the woman moving to a new flat?A．She needs a quieter place.B．The new flat is near the school．C．The present one is too expensive．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。

高三英语月考试题及答案-新课标Ⅱ第四辑2016届高三上学期第二次月考

新课标Ⅱ第四辑2016届高三上学期第二次月考英语试题注意事项：本试卷共4页，答题卡共1页。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷（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 do we know about the woman?A. She prefers to study at home.B. She spends much time in library.C. She is always the last one to go home.2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A mayor.B. A speech.C. An article.3. When will the woman’s flyi ng class begin on Tuesday?A. At 9:00.B. At 8:00.C. At 7:30.4. Where are the cash machines?A. Opposite a bankB. Next to an Internet cafe.C. Outside a department store.5. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Take some medicine.B. Drink plenty of hot water.C. Have hot vinegar with honey.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三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

高三上学期12月月考英语试题 (2)

高三12月月考英语试题第一部分：听力（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．Why is the woman so worried?A．She forgot to buy a Christmas present for her daughter.B．She could only buy a second – hand bicycle for her daughter as Christmas present.C．She didn’t have enough money to realize her daughter’s dream.2．How do Todd and Lisa feel about children?A．They have trouble in having a baby.B．Lisa wishes to have children, but her husband doesn’t.C．They don’t want children for the time being.3．Why does Mark refuse to take the job?A．The working hours were not suitable.B．The job was not well paid.C．He had to do a lot of traveling.4．What is the woman going to do in the afternoon?A．Go the beach.B．Attend a party.C．Do her hair.5．To whom is the man closer?A．His mom.B．His dad.C．The woman.第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

2016届高三12月月考英语试卷

下期高 2013 级第二次月考英语卷（全卷满分： 150 分达成时间：120分钟）第 I 卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）第一节（共 5小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下边 5 段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B、C 三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应地点。

听每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间往返答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What color does the man prefer?A. PinkB.YellowC.Light blue.2.Why can’ t the woman take her holiday?A.She is out of job now.B.She is training her employees.C.She is busy with her new job.3.What is the woman doing?A.Offering suggestions.B.Expressing dissatisfaction.C.Asking for help.4. How many hours will the woman be in New York?A.Two hours.B.Six hours .C.Four hours.5. What does the woman mean?A.She thinks she is likely to get the tickets.B.She doesn ’ t want to sit near the stage.C.She means it is not easy at all to get tickets第二节（共 15 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下边 5 段对白或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B、 C 三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应地点。

2015-2016上高三英语12月月考试卷和答案

2015—2016学年上学期12月考试英语试卷第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，现将答案标在试卷上，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(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 does the man mean?A. They need to work harder.B. Most of the work remains to be done.C. The work is not as much as the woman thinks.2. Where is the man now?A. On the third floor.B. On the second floor.C. On the first floor.3. What do we know about the woman?A. She is drunk.B. She has been speeding.C. She drove through a red light.4. When will the two speakers probably discuss the agenda this evening?A. Before the dinner.B. During the dinner.C. After the dinner.5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Parks.B. Seasons.C. Kite-flying.第二节(共15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分22.5 分)听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

高三上学期12月月考英语试卷

2015-2016学年度高三上学期阶段性考试英语试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分，测试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1. 答题前, 考生先将自己的姓名、考号填写清楚, 将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。

2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字迹工整，笔迹清楚。

3. 请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。

4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（1—20小题）在笔试结束后进行。

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（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AGrowing up in Philadelphia, Lieberman started cooking with his stay-at-home dad when he was seven. His food-loving family had two kitchens, and he quickly learned what was the best way to bake his cakes. Lieberman improved his kitchen skills greatly during a year abroad before college, learning from a cook in Italy and studying local specialties（地方特色菜）in Germany, Spain and France. At Yale, he was known for throwing dinner parties, single-handed frying and baking while mixing drinks for dozens of friends. Just for fun, he and some friends decided to tape a show named Campus Cuisine about his cooking. Lieberman was a real college student showing his classmates how to do things like making drinks out of dining-hall fruit. That helped the show become very popular among the students. They would stop Lieberman after classes to ask for his advice on cooking. Tapes of the show were passed around, with which his name went beyond the school and finally to the Food Network.Food Network producer Flay hopes the young cook will find a place on the network television. He says Lieberman’s charisma is key.“Food TV isn’t about food anymore,” says Flay. “It’s about your personality and finding a way to keep people’s eyeballs on your show.”But Lieberman isn’t putting all his eggs in one basket. After taping the first season of the newshow, Lieberman was back in his own small kitchen preparing sandwiches. An airline company was looking for someone to come up with a tasteful, inexpensive and easy-to-make menu to serve on its flights, Lieberman got the job.21. We can learn from the text that Lieberman’s family __________.A. love cooking at homeB. have relatives in EuropeC. often hold partiesD. own a restaurant22. The Food Network got to know Lieberman __________.A. at one of his partiesB. from his teachersC. on a television programD. through his taped show23. What does the underlined word “charisma” in the text refer to?A. A way to show one’s achievement.B. A natural ability to attract others.C. Lieberman’s after-class interest.D. Lieberman’s fine cooking skill.24. Why did the airline company give Lieberman the job?A. He could prepare meals in a small kitchen.B. He was famous for his shows on Food TV.C. He could cook cheap, delicious and simple meals.D. He was good at using eggs to make sandwiches.BWomen are friendly. But men are more competitive. Why? Researchers have found it’s all down to the hormone oxytocin (荷尔蒙催生素). Although known as the love hormone, it affectsthe sexes differently.“ Women tend to be social in their behavior. They often share with others. But men tend to be competitive. They are trying to improve their social statu s,” said Professor Ryan.Generally, people believe that the hormone oxytocin is let out in our body in various social situations and our body creates a large amount of it during positive social interactions (互动) such as falling in love or giving birth.But in a previous experiment Professor Ryan found that the hormone is also let out in our body during negative social interactions such as envy.Further researches showed that in men the hormone oxytocin improves the ability to recognize competitive relationships, but in women it raises the ability to recognize friendship.Professor Ryan’s recent experiment used 62 men and women aged 20 to 37. Half of the participants received oxytocin. The other half received placebo (安慰剂).After a week, the two groups switched with participants. They went through the same procedure with the other material.Following each treatment, they were shown some video pictures with different social interactions. Then they were asked to analyze the relationships by answering some questions. Thequestions were about telling friendship from competition. And their answers should be based on gestures, body language and facial expressions.The results indicated that, after treatment with oxytocin, men’s ability to correctly recognize competitive relationships improved, but in women it was the ability to correctly recognize friendship that got better.Professor Ryan thus concluded: “Our experiment proves that the hormone oxytocin can raise people’s abilities to better distinguish different social interactions. And the behavior differences between men and wom en are caused by biological factors that are mainly hormonal.”25. What causes men and women to behave differently according to the text?A. Oxytocin.B. Placebo.C. The gesture.D. The social status.26. What can we learn from Professor Rya n’s previous experiment?A. Oxytocin affects our behavior in a different way.B. Our body lets out oxytocin when we are deep in love.C. Oxytocin improves our abilities to understand people's behavior differences.D. Our body produces oxytocin when we feel unhappy about others’success.27. Why did Professor Ryan conduct the recent experiment?A. To know the differences between friendship and competition.B. To test the effect of oxytocin on the ability to recognize social interactions.C. To know the differences between friendship and competition.D. To know people’s different abilities to answer questions.28. The author develops the text by __________.A. explaining people's behaviorsB. describing his own experiencesC. discussing research experimentsD. distinguishing sexual differencesCIf doctors want to test you for something, they’ll usually take a blood or urine sample (尿样). But wouldn’t it be much more convenient if they just asked you to breathe through a special instrument?In fact, your breath can say a lot about you. In traditional Chinese medicine, doctors draw a conclusion about the health state of a patient based on the smell of his or her breath; trained dogs and rats can identify the smells of the breaths of people suffering from certain cancers; traffic police also monitor drivers’ alcohol consumption by testing their breaths.Just like blood and urine, your breath contains lots of “ metabolites ” --- the waste chemicals that the body produces, which vary from person to person. They are like personal healthfingerprints, which is why scientists sometimes call them “ breath prints”, according to Science Daily.Compared to blood or urine testing, breath testing takes only seconds instead of hours, and it requires neither a needle nor a container to hold the body fluids (体液). This means the test can be taken frequently to better detect early signs of diseases and monitor the progress of a medical treatment.On the other hand, as an identifier, you might think that breaths are not as reliable as fingerprints since they might change based on what you eat. However, researchers in Zurich, Switzerland mapped 11 healthy volunteers’ chemical patterns by having them breathe through a special instrument, and they found that each pattern was unique and the patterns didn’t change much throughout the day, reported BBC.“Our goal is to develop breath analysis to the point where it becomes competitive with the established analysis of blood and urine,”said Malcolm Kohler, professor at the University Hospital Zurich.29. According to the text we know that __________.A. breath varies from person to person based on foodB. your breath may give you away if you are not carefulC. doctors can test one’s breath to find about his illnessD. dogs can identify people with certain cancers30. In comparison with blood or urine testing, breath testing is __________.A. comfortable and convincingB. traditional and reliableC. accurate and competitiveD. quick and convenient31. What is the author’s attitude toward breath testing?A. Doubtful.B. Approving.C. Unconcerned.D. Worried.32. What can we infer from the text?A. Breath testing is reliable and may have a bright future.B. Blood or urine testing will be less used in medical treatment.C. Doctors have found the best way to detect early signs of diseases.D. Traditional Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular.DEvery year, the fascinating tourist destinations below are attracting travelers from home and abroad to St. Louis, which, founded in 1764 by French traders, today is the fifteenth largest urban area in the United States.★American Kennel Club Museum of the DogDog lovers who visit St. Louis won’t want to miss this 14,000-square-foot museum. Inside are over 500 paintings, prints, watercolors, and a variety of other dog art objects. The Museum is open year round, Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM. Admission is $5 for adults,$2.50 for seniors, and $1 for children up to 14.★Anheuser Busch BreweryThe Anheuser Buxch Brewery tour is not just for beer lovers. The tour includes the historic Brew House. Then the tour continues to the modern Bevo Packaging Plant. The best will be the Budweiser Clydesdale stables. The tours are always free.★Gateway ArchDesigned by Eero Sarinen and Hannskari Bandel, it took over two years and 900 tons of stainless steel to build. It is the tallest of the country’s National Monuments. The Arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. About one million people per year come to the top of the Arch, where there is an observation platform providing a great view of the city.★The St. Louis ZooFirst version of the St. Louis Zoo opened in 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair, but now it has grown into one of the chief zoos in the world. The passenger train takes visitors around the Zoo, which contains over 9,000 animals of over 800 species.The Zoo is open every day but Christmas and New Year, with summer hours of 8 AM to 7 PM, and hours the rest of the year of 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission to the Zoo is free.33. If you are interested in how to make beer, you can visit __________.A. Gateway ArchB. The St. Louis ZooC. Anheuser Busch BreweryD. American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog34. Which of the following statements about Gateway Arch is TRUE?A. It was designed by two famous Italian architects.B. People can see the city clearly on the top of the arch.C. It took 900 tons of stainless steel and cement to build.D. It is the largest of the country’s National Monuments.35. If you plan to visit the St. Louis Zoo, you can go there _____.A. at 9:30 a.m. on New Year’s DayB. at 5:30 p.m. in winterC. at 8:30 a.m. in summerD. at 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Day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。

高三英语月考试题及答案-新课标Ⅱ第一辑2016届高三上学期第一次月考

新课标Ⅱ第一辑2016届高三上学期第一次月考英语试题本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

第I卷1至10页，第II卷10至11页。

考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第I卷注意事项：1. 答第I 卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2. 选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上所对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号框。

不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。

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（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。

第一节1. When will the meeting begin?A. At 10:30.B. At 10:50.C. At 10:45.2. What does the woman mean?A. The homework can’t be due in two days.B. She hasn’t finished her homework yet.C. She doesn’t expect it to come so soon.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. On the street.B. At a hotel.C. At a shop.4. What does the woman suggest?A. Cooking at home.B. Eating out at McDonald’s.C. Taking McDonald’s home.5. What is the woman’s attitude?A. She agrees with the man.B. She doesn’t agree with the man.C. She doesn’t know what to do.第二节听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。

湖北省八校2016届高三12月联考英语试卷及答案

间：2015 年 12 月 8 日下午 15:00-17:00
注意事项： 1. 本试卷分第一卷选择题和第二卷非选择题两部分答卷前，考生必将自的姓准考证号填写答题卡，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定置 2. 选择题的作答小题选出答案，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑如需改动，用橡皮擦干净，在选涂其他答案标号写在试题卷草稿纸和答题卡的非答题区域均无效 3. 完成句子和短文写作题的作答用 0.5mm 黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡对应的答题区域内写在试题卷草稿纸和答题卡的非答题区域均无效 4. 考试结束，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并交 ★祝考试顺利★
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题
C. Science.
17. How many people took part in the swimming activity? A. About 300. B. About 3000. C. About 30,000. 18. Who organized the swimming activity? A. Local Authority. B. The Tourism Agency. C. The Sports Center. 19. Why did they organize the swimming activity? A. To make people more aware of environmental protection. B. To get ready for a swimming competition. C. To celebrate the Dragon-boat Festival. 20. What can we know from the 62-year-old swimmer? A. the river isn’t as clean as it was several years ago. B. the river was very clean when he was a child. C. he often goes swimming in the river.

高三英语月考试题及答案-湖北版2016届高三上学期第二次月考

湖北版2016届高三上学期第二次月考英语试题全卷满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

用2B铅笔将答题卡上试卷类型A后的方框涂黑。

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如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。

答在试题卷、草稿纸上无效。

3.完成句子和短文写作题的作答，用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。

答在试题卷、草稿纸上无效。

4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。

考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

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（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 does the woman mean?A. She doesn’t like the music.B. She is not good at dancing.C. She always prefers walking to dancing.2. How much of a discount did the woman get for her new coat?A. 20%.B. 30%.C. 50%.3. Who will pay for the bill?A. The man.B. The woman.C. Both of them.4. Why did the man call the office?A. To make an appointment.B. To ask someone to repair his car.C. To tell the doctor he'll be late.5. What is the woman's opinion of the film?A. Interesting.B. Disappointing.C. Better than she expected.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。

2016高三英语月考卷

2016高三英语月考卷2016届高三英语综合试卷第Ⅰ卷（100分）第一部分听力（略）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）AAbout 30 years ago, I left Cuba for the United States with my son. After getting settled finally in Brunswick, New Jersey, I enrolled (注册) my son in kindergarten. Several weeks later, my son’s teacher asked me to meet him at his office.In the teacher’s office, and exchange of greetings was followed by his questions: “Is your son mentally retarded (弱智的)? Does he suffer from any kind of mental disability?”Was he talking about my wonderful Scola? NO, no, it can’t be. What a helpless, lonely moment! I told him that Scola was a quiet, sweet little boy, instead. I asked him why he was asking me all these questions.My son could not follow the teacher’s directions, he told me, and thus, Scola was disrupting the class. Didn’t he know my son did not speak English yet?He was angry; “Why hasn’t your son been taught to speak English? Don’t you speak English at home?”No, I didn’t speak English at home, I replied. I was sure my son would learn English in a couple of months, and I didn't want him to forget his native language. Well, wrong answer! What kind of person would not speak in EnglishActing on a sudden impulse (凭冲动行事), an elderly woman, whose husband had been killed in the Civil War, went into a photographer’s to have her picture taken. She was seated before the camera, wearing the same hard, forbidding look that had made her fearful to the children living in the neighborhood when the photographer said suddenly, “Bri ghten the eyes a little.” She tried but failed.“See here,” the elderly woman said sharply, “if you think an old woman who is dull can look bright, or the one who feels cross can become pleasant every time she is told to, you don’t know anything about human nature. It takes something from the outside to brighten the eye and the face.”“Oh, no, it doesn’t! It’s something to be worked from the inside. Try it again,” said the photographer good-naturedly.She tried again and this time with better success. “That’s good! You look twenty years younger.” She went home with a strange feeling in her heart. It was the first compliment she had received since her husband passed away and it left a pleasant memory behind.When she went home, her neighbors soon remarked the change.“Why, Catherine, you are getting younger. How did you manage it?”“It is almost all done from the inside. You just brighten up inside and feel pleasant.”Every emotion tends to shape the body into beauty or into ugliness. Nothing we ever do iswiped out. The way to be beautiful without is to be beautiful within.Men complain because God puts thorns with roses; wouldn’t it be better to thank God that he puts roses with thorns? We win half the battle when we make up our minds to take the world as we find it, including the thorns. This is what happens in real life.24. The old woman went to the photographer’s to ________.A. have her picture takenB. get her husband’s photoC. complain to the photographerD. make herself look younger25. What can we know about the old woman?A. She missed her children very much.B. Kids in the neighbor always looked up to her.C. She hesitated to go to the photographer’s.D. The photographer’s manner inspired her a lot.26. What does the underlined word “compliment” mean?A. Praise.B. Comment.C. Comfort.D. Relief.27. What is the message conveyed in the story?A. Ignore ugliness when going after success.B. Friendship is built on respect for each other.C. Accept reality and take things as they are.D. Watch out for difficulty on their way to success.CMany science fiction stories tell about explorers arriving in a new world who use some kind of high-tech device to test for breathable air or signs of life. But here on Earth, science fiction is becoming reality through a new sampling technology called environmental DNA (eDNA). Scientists can use it to identify rare species, or estimate fish populations with just a little air or water. Scientists study the genetic material released by living creatures. Essentially they can take a sample of soil, air or water, and they can sequence (排序) the DNA out of it and tell you what is there.EDNA can be used to identify the creatures that live in a certain place. Besides, it can confirm the presence or lack of a specific creature. The cost of gene sequencing has reduced greatly in recent years, which makes DNA testing more widely available.Caren Goldberg, who heads the new eDNA lab at Washington State University, is one of the first biologists to take the technology from the testing period to actually using it.“It is extremely useful for species that are really hard to find. I have spent many hours looking for species that I was pretty sure were there—looking under rocks, looking in water, doing all kinds of surveys.”Caren Goldberg sees eDNA as a way to get answers more efficiently, safely and with less destruction compared to traditional survey techniques. Until recently, scientists depended on netting or using an electric current to temporarily catch fish.This newer way is becoming popular around the world. Animal experts in Vietnam are using the eDNA to find the last, wild Yangtze giant softshell turtles. On the Caribbean island of Trinidad, it is being used to find endangered golden treefrogs.Scientists working with it say they do not expect robots to replace field biologists anytime soon. But the old-fashioned field work could soon be more targeted. A related research goal is to show how long environmental DNA can last and how far it can travel in different environments.28. DNA testing is widely used mainly because ________.A. its cost has reduced greatlyB. its result is more accurateC. its procedure is easy to runD. it frees biologists of hard work29. What is Caren Goldberg’s opinio n on eDNA?A. It’s hard to put it in actual use.B. It's helpful only in a limited way.C. It takes more time to get the results.D. It may cause less damage to species.30. What does the underlined sentence mean in the last paragraph?A. The old-fashioned field work would be more popular.B. The old-fashioned field work would face more difficulties.C. More research will be made on the old-fashioned field work.D. It is still uncertain to confirm the effectsof eDNA testing.31. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Science Fiction Makes Space Exploration Much EasierB. Science Fiction Becomes Reality for Species SurveysC. Species Surveys Are More Awesome Than You ThinkD. Environmental DNA testing Contributes To Our SocietyDStudents at Monument High School are participating in a unique activity called the Independent Project. The program is an “alternative” school that’s completely run by students —no teachers, parents, or adults are allowed—and they’re in charge of deciding their entire courses. What these teens study in the classroom and their homework are all entirely up to them.Students aren’t taking this lightly—instead of reacting irresponsibly to the freedom to design their own studies, they’re eagerly grasping their own interests by writing poetry collections, learning instruments and taking flight lessons.“I think the more choices we have in our schools, the more students we will help develop into the kind of citizens that we need,” Principal Marianne Young explains. “And that it’s okay for you to need a little bit of a different approach from mine.”The only structure to the program is this:On Mondays students come up with questions that interest them about one of their school subjects, then they spend the rest of the week researching and coming up with potential conclusions to these inquiries. On Fridays, they present this information to their classmates.Teens express their satisfaction with the program because it accommodates different kinds of learners, even those who don't always succeed in a traditional academic sense.“I have dyslexia (阅读障碍), so it’s very hard reading and writing and doing those sorts of things. School has always been a big problem for me,” one student named Sergio explains. “If not for this program, I don’t know if I’d be graduating--I don’t know where I’d be right now. I think this has really been my savior and got me through the last two years of high school.”32. What can we know about the Independent Project?A. Normal school courses are a must.B. It aims to help students with math.C. There’re no teachers involved in it.D. Students must study courses at home.33. According to Principal Marianne Young, ________.A. more course choices will benefit top studentsB. different learning styles should be encouragedC. teachers play a key role in students’ educationD. knowledge can be better gained bydiscussions34. What’s teens’ attitude towards the Independent Project?A. Doubtful.B. Cautious.C. Approving.D. Critical.35. What is the passage mainly about?A. An unusual educational program.B. The benefits of interactive learning.C. The structure of a learning program.D. The differences in individual learning.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。

湖北省白水高级中学高三12月月考——英语英语

湖北省白水高级中学2016届高三12月月考英语试题时间：100分钟分值120分第Ⅰ卷选择题（共两部分，满分70分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）I was said to be the worst student in my class, and my family thought I was hopeless. I had to grade six. at that time a new teacher, Miss Sadia, came to our school.One day after class, she that I was staying alone during the lunch break. She came to me and began to talk to me. It was just a conversation. After that day, she gave me particular and it made me feel special(特别). I started to work hard because she gave me the feeling that believed me , and my started to improve(提高) in her subject.Months later, she moved into a house near my . We would walk home together after school. Her constant (不断的) support helped me, in my studies, as I knew she would my grades both in her subject and the other subjects. I finally second in my class.Then, after grade six, she started to slowly drift away（疏远）still kept a constant(不断的) check on me. By the time I was in grade seven, we spoke, but by then I had become the in my class. When I left my school, I was with her, as she never answered the when I called her.Then I graduated and went to a good university. One fine day, our paths（路）again. I met her at a wedding. I could not asking her, "Why did you stop talking to me?""You are a clever boy. I wanted you to be a tree on your own roots, not depending on (依靠)others. Now here you are and I feel of you. You are your inspiration and do not need to a shoulder," she said. I could not say anything, but I smiled. I’ll always thank her .1．A．jump B．attend C．copy D．repeat2．A．heard B．noticed C．learned D．sensed3．A．stupid B．useless C．normal D．secret4．A．attention B．attraction C．explanation D．examination5．A．everyone B．someone C．anyone D．nobody6．A．words B．objects C．classes D．grades7．A．home B．school C．hotel D．company8．A．generally B．actually C．especially D．usually9．A．change B．look C．improve D．check10．A．received B．came C．caught D．held11．A．but B．as C．or D．so12．A．ever B．often C．once D．hardly13．A. oldest B. strongest C. best D. cleverest14．A．out of touch B．in common C．out of reach D．in touch15．A．road B．schoolyard C．phone D．machine16．A．separated B．formed C．added D．crossed17．A．finish B．help C．prevent D．keep18．A．standing B．flying C．growing D．sitting19．A．sad B．proud C．good D．ashamed20．A．give up B．get on C．look for D．take up第二节阅读理解（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。

湖北省枣阳市白水高级中学高一英语12月月考试题

2016-2017学年度白水高中上学期高一英语12月月考（时间：120分钟分值150分）本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分，考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。

2．全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。

第I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 does the man want?A. Fruit.B. Candies.C. Chocolates.2. How did the man get out?A. He got out through the window.B. He broke the door from the inside.C. He got out with his neighbor’s help.3. At what time will the man get there?A. About 9:45.B. About 10:15.C. About 10:45.4. What will the man do first?A. Have group study.B. Eat something.C. Go back to school.5. What can we know about the woman?A. She often argues with her mother.B. She can’t find her favorite music CD.C. She doesn’t know how to express love.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。

湖北省枣阳市白水高级中学高三英语12月月考试题

湖北省枣阳市白水高级中学高三英语12月月考试题英语试题考试时间：2016.12.19 下午2:30—4:30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（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称钟的时间来回答有关小题如阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Why did both of the speakers do grocery shopping at 9:00 sharp ?A. To run into each other.B. To avoid the crowds.C. To get bargains2. What is the man going to do ?A. Call a taxi for the woman.B. Take the woman to the bus station.C. Drive the woman to the train station.3. What does the woman suggest the man do ?A. Wait for the proper moment .B. Find another way to walk.C. Cross the street at the traffic lights.4. What does the man mean?A. He has also read the article for three times.B. He can’t understand the article eitherC. He can’t read the article in the dark.5. What does the woman say about the film?A. She has already seen the film.B. She is interested in seeing the film.C. Most classmates think the film is good.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。

高三英语月考试题及答案-枣阳市白水高级中学2016届高三上学期10月月考

湖北省枣阳市白水高中2016届高三上学期10月月考英语试题第一部分：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）1.What does the man think of Jane?A.She is attractiveB. She is too slimC. She is a little fat2.What will Jack do when he gets home?A.He will play soccerB. He will watch TVC. He will help his parents3.What advice does the man speaker give?A.Buy a magazine about decoration.B.Don’t put furniture in the bedroomC.Just put some of the furniture in the bedroom4.How old is James?A.20 years oldB. 21 years oldC. 22 years old5.What did the woman do for Billy’s birthday party?A.She prepared the hatsB.She set the tableC. She made the birthday cake第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.What makes the speakers happy?A.The good program on TVB.The end of the election.C.A special story about the election.7.How soon is the next election?A.In four yearsB. In five yearsC. In six years听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

湖北省枣阳市白水高级中学高二英语12月月考试题(扫描版)

湖北省枣阳市白水高级中学2016-2017学年高二英语12月月考试题（扫描版）枣阳市白水高级中学12月双月考英语试题答案1-5 CACBB 6-10 ACBAA 11-15 CCBAB 16-20 CBCCA21-25 DCBAB 26-30 DADCC 31-35 ACCAB 36-40 DGAEC41—45 CBADA 46—50 CDCAB 51—55 DCBCA 56—60 BDBAD61. what 62.it 63.as 64.a 65.truly66. from 67.to stage 68.has produced 69.successes 70.released短文改错I was exciting when my dad told me that a British girl was coming toexcitedour house for several day. I think she would be∧typical Western girldays thought awith blond hair and blue eyes. But when I met her, I was surprised to find out\ a Chinese girl smiling sweetly at me and greeting me with bad Chinese. She told me that she was inborn in London and couldn’t speak many Chinese. We got along well andmuchI showed her many wonderfully things in Chinese culture. She was happywonderfuland kept ask questions. Time passed so quickly that before we knew it，askingit was time for me to leave.her书面表达Dear Carl,I’m delighted to hear from you and I will tell you what you’re curious about. Square dance becomes more popular than anyt ime before. However, it’s a little different from the dance you are familiar with. In the morning or after dinner, people, especially elderly women, will gather in squares to dance to popular music. More and more young people are also joining in now.There are many reasons behind its popularity. First of all, China has made grea t progress in its social and economical development in the past decades, and people have more time and energy to enjoy themselves. Besides, doing the square dance is a good way for people to get fit.However, because dance rs play loud music and occupy lots of public places, they annoy many people. Maybe square dancers need to make some changes.Yours,Li Hua附：听力原文Text 1W: This is the best dinner I’ve ever had.M: How about the soup then?W: I’ve never tasted anything better.Text 2M: Mum, have you seen my school bag?W: It’s hanging up here, with the coats. I moved it because it was on the kitchen table. Tom, remember to leave it in the living roo m when you come home from school. Then it won’t be in my way.Text 3W: Excuse me, sir. I think you dropped this on the platform back there.M: Oh, thank you so much! It would have been terrible if I had gotten on the subway without my wallet!W: Don’t mention it. Oh, there’s my train! See you！Text 4W：I hate to say it. But Jacky isn’t doing well in the film.M：Well. I think he’s only playing a different type of role. My sister thinks he is still the best.Text 5M: Did you get a present for Molly’s birth day?W: Yes, she loves to listen to Johnny Holden’s music. And she’s got all his CDs. ThenI saw this book that introduces Johnny Holden’s life, so I got her this.M: Great idea!Text 6W: Did you get the injury playing football, Jim?M: Yes. One of the boys kicked my foot instead of the ball.W: The best thing for you to do is to rest your leg for 48 hours.M: When can I go back to school?W: You can go back in 4 days, but you’ll need to avoid sports for a month.Text 7M: I heard that you’re goi ng back to Beijing soon.W: That’s right, and boy, I’m really busy!M: I can imagine. But listen … I’d love to ge t together with you before you go. Would you like to go out for dinner one night?W: That’s a great idea. Let’s see … on Monday night I have t o study for that final exam. M: Me, too, but I’m free on Tuesday. How about going out that night?W: I’m afraid I can’t. I’m watching a movie with Nancy at 7:00.M: Are you going to the last class party on Friday night? Let’s go out for dinner at 6:30 befo re the party. It doesn’t start until 8:00.W: There will be a dinner at the party. I love to eat, but I can’t eat two dinners. M: There’s always Saturday night. Are you busy then?W: No … Saturday night I’m free.M: I’m going to a disco with a group of fri ends. Do you want to join us? We can dance together. W: I’d really like to have a quiet dinner instead. Oh! Can I call you back? Someone’s at the door.M: Sure. I’ll be home all afternoon.Text 8W: Let’s go in here and order some coffee while we look at y our pictures.M: Good idea. We both like coffee. OK, here is one of my roommates—Bill. I took this picture right after we arrived a t school this fall. We have just met in fact. And this was our room in the dorm while we were unpacking all of our things. What a mess!W: You certainly had a lot of boxes. How did you ever find room for everything?M: In the beginning we thought we’d never get it all arranged. But now we are very comfortable. Luckily, Bill keeps his things neat.W: Do you like living in the dorm?M: It’s not bad. Sometimes Bill turns his radio up too loud and makes too much noise. ThenI get angry. Sometimes I leave my books and clothes lying around and he gets angry. Butusually we get along well. Here is a picture of him taken when we went to visit my family during the vacation.W: And this last one?M：That’s my dog, Alexander.Text 9W: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Johnson, please?M: Speaking. Who’s callin g, may I ask?W: This is the Town Job Center. We’ve received your e-mail and we have a job you may be interested in.M: Can you tell me about it? What kind of job? Where?W: Well, a college wants to hire some laboratory assistants. It’s the kind of job you would like to do, according to your e-mail.M: Yes, I did p ut that in my e-mail.W: Yes. They also want a person who knows how to operate computers, so we think you are just the right person for the position.M: What about the pay and the hours?W: Let me check that. The pay they are offering is quite satisfactory, but the work hours are a bit irregular. Sometimes early in the morning, and sometimes late in the afternoon. M: Well. I am still interested in it, but I need some more details so that I can talk it over with my wife.W: Why don’t you come here tomorrow?M: OK, I’ll do that. See you tomorrow morning then. Bye!Text 10W: Welcome everybody to our city. I hope you’re having a good time here. Our tours usually last about one hour.The bus is now turning into Queens Road. From this road we can see a very modern building. Th is is t he town’s new s ports stadium. All the big matches happen there but at the moment, an international company is using it for a conference.Now look to your left. We’re now passing the City The atre. This building is one hundred years old. It’s very pretty,as you see, but it doesn’t have enough seats for big shows. We’ve got a new entertainment centre in Victoria Park. We don’t pass it on the bus, but you may be interested to know it’s got a cinema and a concert hall. Most people prefer it because it’s got air-conditioning. Now, on your right, is the High Street. This bus normally goes along the High Street into the Market Place. But at the moment some musicians are practicing for an outdoor concert there. We’re driving round a different route because the roads into the Market Place are closed. The market was an important local trade centre until about 1970. Farmers bought and sold their cows and sheep there. However, we don’t see animals in the city centre these days. The market area’s got some good shops. Why don’t you have a walk round there later on?。

湖北省枣阳市白水高级中学高二英语上学期第三次月考试题

枣阳市白水高中高二年级2015-2016学年度上学期12月月考英语试题时间：100分钟分值120分★祝考试顺利★第Ⅰ卷选择题（共两部分，满分70分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40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1--20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最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

On August 26, 1999, New York City was struck by a terrible rainstorm. The rain caused the streets to and the subway system almost came to a stop.Unfortunately, this happened during the morning rush hour. Many people who were going to work were to go home. Some battled to a taxi or to get ona bus. Still others faced the bravely, walking miles to get to work.I to be one of the people on the way to work that morning. I went from subwayline to subway line only to find that most had stopped. After making my way crowds of people, I finally found a subway line that was . Unfortunately, there were so many people waiting to the subway that I could not even get down the stairsto the . So I took the train going in the opposite direction, and then switchback to the downtown train. Finally, after what seemed like forever, the train my stop. Then I had to walk several blocks in the increasingly heavy rain. When I finally got to my office, I was through, exhausted and .My co-workers and I spent most of the day drying off. When it was 5:00 pm, Iwas ready to go home. I was about to turn off my computer I received an emailfrom Garth, my Director:I would like to thank all of you who made the effort and reported to work.It is always reassuring (令人欣慰), at times like these, when employees so clearly show their to their jobs. Thank you.Garth’s email was short, but I learned more from that message than I everdid from a textbook. The email taught me that a few words of can make a big difference. The rainstorm and the traffic had made me tired and upset. But Garth’s words immediately me and put a smile back on my face.1．A. break B. flood C. sink D. crash2．A. forced B. refused C. adjusted D. gathered3．A. order B. pay C. call D. search4．A. climate B. scenery C. storm D. burden5．A. used B. promised C. deserved D. happened6．A. practice B. routine C. process D. service7．A. to B. through C. over D. for8．A. operating B. cycling C. turning D. rushing9．A. check B. carry C. find D. board10．A. street B. ground C. floor D. platform11．A. paused B. crossed C. reached D. parked12．A. wet B. weak C. sick D. hurt13．A. ashamed B. discouraged C. surprised D. puzzled14．A. while B. when C. where D. after15．A. hardly B. casually C. absolutely D. eventually16．A. devotion B. donation C. connection D. reaction17．A. accurate B. urgent C. brief D. humorous18．A. promise B. appreciation C. advice D. guidance19．A. troubles B. signals C. rules D. signs20．A. corrected B. supported C. amazed D. refreshed第二节阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）High childcare costs are putting British mothers off going out to work. It really is that simple. Eurostat figures show that 66 per cent of mothers in the UK work, less than France (72 per cent), Denmark (86 per cent), the Netherlands (78 per cent) or Germany (69 per cent). This not only damages Britain’s economic prosperity—it limits women’s careers and squeezes family incomes. It would be fine if this is the choice parents want to make, but it isn’t. Half of those surveyed want to go to work and the expense of childcare is one of the key reasons they c ouldn’t.Despite claims made by Labour (工党) about childcare, a forthcoming (即将到来的) report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) confirms the true legacy of their time in government. They left behind a childcare system with high costs to parents, variable quality and patchy (不均匀的) coverage, despite soaring government spending. British parents now face the highest childcare bills in the world after Switzerland.In the Eighties and Nineties under Mrs Thatcher and John Major, the picture was very different. Mothers in England were more likely to go out to work than their Dutch or German counterparts. But the position has reversed, despite a huge rise in public spending.So why does the British Government spend more on childcare than France or Germany, even though the costs given to parents are sky-high? As always, under the previous government, money was frittered away (浪费) without adequate focus on improving quality. Instead of clear and transparent funding, four separate funding streams were created, skewing (偏离) the market and confusing parents and providers alike. The majority of the money was given away in cash benefits; so much of it did not get through to the front line.The IPPR report points out that continental systems, in countries such as Germany, France, Denmark and the Netherlands, manage to deliver better value for money. What all of these systems have in common is a focus on quality, with greater flexibility and autonomy given to local providers. They also see a much higher proportion of government money getting to the front line.21．Which of the following doesn’t belong to the disadvantages caused by the mothers prevented from going to work?A. Damaging Britain’s economic development.B. Causing damage to women’s car eers.C. Decreasing the family incomes.D. Causing childcare costs to go up.22．According to the second paragraph, we can infer that the former government of the Labour Party _______.A. was highly praised by British peopleB. made British people face the highest childcare billsC. left behind a childcare system full of problemsD. managed to decrease the government spending23．We can learn from the passage that _______.A. in the Eighties and Nineties, mothers in the UK were likely to workB. there is a prejudice against mothers in the UK employment marketC. most of the mothers surveyed in the UK don’t want to workD. the percentage of mothers who work in the UK is the lowest in the worldI was waiting for a phone call from my agent. He had left a message the night before, telling me that my show was to be cancelled. I called him several times, but each time his secretary told me that he was in a meeting and that he would call me later. So I waited, but there was still no call. Three hours passing by, I became more and more impatient. I was certain that my agent didn’t care about my work, and he didn’t care about me. I was overcome with that thought. I started to shout at the phone, “Let me wait, will you? Who do you think you are?”At that time I didn’t re alize my wife was looking on. Without showing her surprise, she rushed in, seized the phone, tore off the wires, and shouted at the phone, “Yeah! Who do you think you are? Bad telephone! Bad telephone!” And she swept it into the wastebasket.I stood watchi ng her, speechless. What on earth…?She stepped to the doorway and shouted at the rest of the house, “Now hear this! All objects in this room –if you do anything to upset my husband, out you go!” Then she turned to me, kissed me and said calmly, “Honey, y ou just have to learn how to take control.” With that, she left the room.After watching a crazy woman rushing in and out, shouting at everything in sight, I noticed that something in my mood(情绪) had changed. I was laughing. How would I have trouble with that phone? Her antics helped me realize I had been driven crazy by small things. Twenty minutes later my agent did call. I was able to listen to him and talk to him calmly.24．Why did the author shout at the telephone?A. He was mad at the telephone.B. He was angry with his agent.C. He was anxious about his wifeD. He was impatient with the secretary.25．What did the author’s wife do after she heard his shouting?A. She said nothingB. She shouted at him.C. She called the agentD. She threw the phone away26．What made the author laugh?A. His own behavior.B. His wife’s suggestionC. His changeable feelingsD. His wife’s sweet kiss.27．What does the underlined word “antics” refer to?A. Smart wordsB. Unusual actionsC. Surprising LooksD. Anxious feelingsTalking plants might sound like characters in a fairy tale. But recent scientific studies have shown that plants communicate with each other and with other living things in a surprising number of ways. To understand them, scientists say, we just have to learn their language. Farmers are especially interested in what plants have to say.“Plants are able to communicate with all sorts of organisms (有机体). They can communicate with giant bacteria, with other plants and with insects. They do this chemically，” said Cahill, an Ecology Professor of the University of Alberta in Canada.Plant scientists are just beginning to understand this chemical “language”. Cahill says studies have shown, for example, that plants can evaluate (评估) conditions in their immediate environment and take appropriate actions. Plants have an ability, for example, to signal pain or discomfort caused by anything from temperature extremes to an insect attack. Jack Schultz, a professor of chemical ecology at the University of Missouri, says when a plant senses that it's being eaten, it cannot walk away from trouble; on the contrary, it will release a chemical vapor(蒸汽) that alerts other plants nearby.“Their language is a chemical language, and it involves chemicals that move through the air that are easy to be changeable, and most of all are smells that we are familiar with，” Schultz explained.“All plants responded to the attack by changing their chemistry to defend themselves，” Schultz recalled. “But we were quite surprised to find that nearby plants also changed their chemistry to defend themselves, even though they were not part of the experiment.”Studies have also shown that plants under attack release pleasant chemicals. Those chemicals attract friendly insects that attack the pests eating the plant.In the end, plants' ability to communicate their needs—and our ability to understand them—could help farmers reduce the use of poisonous chemicals, cut operating costs and limit damage to the environment.28．The recent scientific studies have shown that plants can ______.A．communicate with other living things in a chemical wayB．hardly react to any sudden change in temperatureC．use a very special chemica1 language which is familiar to usD．respond to the attack by giving off poisonous chemicals29．When being eaten by an insect, the plant will ________.A．walk away from troubleB．change its chemistry to kill the insectC．release a chemical vapor to “ask” other plants for helpD．give off nice chemicals to attract friendly insects killing the pest30．The underlined word “alert” most probably means “______”．A．warn B．protectC．threaten D．allow31．Which would be the best title for the passage?A．Communication between PlantsB．A Chemical “Language”C．Plants Can TalkD．How Plants Protect Themselves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，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。

湖北省枣阳市白水高级中学2016-2017学年高一英语9月月考试题

湖北省枣阳市白水高中2016-2017学年高一年级上学期9月月考英语试题（时间：120分钟分值150分）本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分，考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。

2．全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。

第I卷第一部分听力(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（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。

例：How much is the shirt?A.￡19.15.B.￡9.15.C.￡9.18.答案是B。

1．How much will the man pay for the tickets?A. ￡15.B. ￡7.5.C.￡50.2．Which is the right gate for the man's flight?A.Gate 25.B. Gate 22.C. Gate 16.3．How does the man feel about going to school by bike?A. Happy.B. Worried.C. Tired. 4．When can the woman get the computers?A.On WednesdayB. On Tuesday.C. On Thursday.5．What does the woman think of the shirt for the party?A. The material is not good.B. The size is not large enough.C. The color is not suitable.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。