湖南省武冈市第二中学2018-2019学年高三下学期第一次月考英语试卷

武冈二中2019年下学期高三第一次月考
英语试题
时量：120分钟满分：150分命题人：夏云飞
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。

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。

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

1.What is the woman going to do?
A.Buy some clothes.
B. Get a new hairstyle.
C. Have dinner.
2.Why does Mary call the man?
A. To confirm an appointment.
B. To cancel an appointment.
C. To arrange an appointment.
3.What did the man do after high school?
A.He went travelling.
B. He took a year off.
C.He went to university.
4.When can the man meet the headmaster?
A.At 9:30.
B. At 11:00.
C. At 11:30.
5.How will the man go to Washington?
A.By plane.
B. By car.
C. By train.
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。

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、7题。

6.Who will come back for the weekend?
A.The woman’s brother.
B. The woman’s sister.
C. The man’s sister.
7.What will the woman do this Saturday night?
A.Go to a club.
B. Watch a movie.
C. Write an article.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8.What sport does the man like probably?
A.Basketball.
B. Tennis.
C. Football.
9.What does the woman offer to do?
A.Buy the man a radio.
B. Help the man study.
C.Buy a ticket for the man .
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.Where was the girl going when the accident happened?
A.Her school.
B. Her home.
C. A cinema.
11.What was wrong with the girl’s mother?
A.She broke her arms.
B. She broke her back.
C. She broke her legs.
12.How did the accident happen?
A.The traffic lights went wrong.
B.Mr. White drove through the red light.
C.The girl’s mother didn’t stop in time.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13.What was the weather like just now?
A.Rainy.
B. Windy.
C. Sunny.
14.How long will the woman’s flight be?
A.About one hour.
B. About two hours.
C. About three hours.
15.Where will the woman stay in Paris?
A.At her nephew’s home.
B. At her friend’s home.
C.At her daughter’s home.
16.What did the man go to the airport for?
A.Seeing the woman off.
B. Catching the flight.
C. Booking a ticket.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.What was the woman doing when she was hurt?
A.Running.
B. Picking flowers.
C. Walking her dog.
18.What is Mr. William?
A.A policeman.
B. A farmer.
C. A doctor.
19.What color is the cat’s tail?
A.Black.
B. Brown.
C. White.
20.What did the police find?
A.Some animal tracks.
B. Some dead cats.
C. Some blood.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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Opera at music hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discount. Phone: 241-2742. .
Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information.
Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381-33000. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer at Riverbend. Rttp://www.symphony:org//home.asp.
College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quarter, CCM’s Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music.Students with ID cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183. /events/calendar.
Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave, Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover ( price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone: 232-6220. .
21.When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?
A.February.
B. May.
C. August.
D. November.
22.Where can students go for free performances with their ID cards?
A.Music Hall.
B. Memorial hall.
C.Patricia Cobbett Theater.
D. Riverbend Music Theater.
23.How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?
A.It has seats in the open air.
B. It gives shows all year round.
C.It offers membership discounts
D. It presents famous musical works.
B
Thousands of primary schools in England are to be offered the chance to follow an Asian style of teaching math. The government is providing ＄41 million of funding to help interested schools to adopt this method, which is used in high performing places like Shanghai, Singapore and Hong Kong. The money will be available to more than 8,000 primary schools in England.
The Department for Education says the mastery approach to math teaching as it is known, involves children being taught as a whole class and is supported by the use
of high-quality textbooks. Pupils are encouraged to physically represent mathematical concepts, so objects and pictures are used to prove and visualize abstract ideas, alongside numbers and symbols.
There is a focus on whole-class interactive teaching at a brisk speed, rather than teacher explanation followed by slower individual group practice and textbooks, rather than worksheets, are used. The mastery approach sees the whole class progressing together, with higher achievers being encouraged to deepen their understanding, rather than accelerating ahead of classmates.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb said, “We are seeing a renaissance in math teaching in this country, with good ideas from around the world helping to enliven our classrooms. I am confident that the steps we are taking now will ensure young people are properly prepared for further study and the 21st century workplace and that the too often heard phrase “ can’t do math” is consigned to the past.
Charlie Stripp, director of the National Center for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics, said , “the expansion of the program was wonderful news for maths education.”“ This will give significant new monument to the existing work around teaching for mastery in primary schools,” he said. Contrary to some reports, teaching math for mastery is not about rote learning and drilling, though it certainly does result in pupils knowing and being able to recall times tables and other key number facts, which represent an important foundation for learning and using math.
“ Teaching for mastery focuses on deep conceptual learning, developing secure foundations that pupils can build on throughout their education.”
24.According to the passage, the British will spend ＄41 million to ______.
A.support an effective teaching of math
B.build over 8,000 primary schools
C.make schools interesting places
D.offer teachers chances to visit Asia
25.In the mastery approach to math, students _________.
A.do individual group practice slowly
B.are expected to make progress together
e worksheets instead of textbooks
D.are encouraged to imagine abstract ideas
26.According to Gibb, the math mastery approach help students _________________.
A.become more confident to be special teachers
B.get quality textbooks in their future study
C.have advantages in the competitive workplace
D.hear “can’t do math” phrase more often
27.What does Stripp think of teaching for mastery?
A.It ignores the teaching of key number facts.
B.It focuses on pupil’s time tables.
C.It lays a solid foundation for kids in learning.
D.It involves rote learning too much and drilling.
C
A newly-published study has shown that loneliness can spread from one person to another, like a disease.
Researchers used information from the Framingham Study , which began in 1948. The Framingham Study gathers information about physical and mental health, personal behavior and diet. At first, the study involved about 5,000 people in the American state of Massachusetts. Now, more than 12,000 individuals are taking part.
Information from the Farmingham Study showed earlier that happiness can spread from person to person. So can behaviors like littering and the ability to stop smoking.
University of Chicago psychologist John Cacioppo led the recent study. He and other researchers attempted to show how often people felt lonely. They found that the feeling of loneliness spread through social groups.
Having a social connection with a lonely person increased the chances that another individual would feel lonely. In fact, a friend of a lonely person was 52% more likely to develop feelings of loneliness. A friend of that person was 25% more likely. The researchers say this shows that a person could indirectly be affected by someone’s loneliness.
The effect was strongest among friends. Neighbors were the second most affected group. The effect was weaker on husbands and wives, and brothers and sisters. The researchers also found that loneliness spread more easily among women than men.
The New York Times newspaper reports that, on average, people experience feelings of loneliness about 48 days a year. It also found that every additional friend can decrease loneliness by about 5%, or two and a half fewer lonely days.
Loneliness has been linked to health problems like depression and sleeping difficulties. The researchers believe that knowing the causes of loneliness could help in reducing it.
The study suggests that people can take steps to stop the spread of loneliness.
They can do this by helping individuals they know who may be experiencing loneliness. The result can be helpful to the whole social group.
28.What is true about the Framingham Study?
A.It was only conducted in 1948.
B.It involves more than 12,000 participants.
C.It was led by John Cacippo.
D.It showed that any behavior could spread.
29.From the passage we can learn that _________.
A.the habit of littering doesn’t spread
B.a lonely person won’t have friends
C.everyone may be affected by others’ loneliness
D.lonely people don’t know the cause of their loneliness
30.Which statement about the spread of loneliness is true?
A.The spreading effect was the second strongest among friends.
B.No spreading effect was found on husbands and wives.
C.Women are more likely to be affected than men.
D.Brothers are more easily affected than neighbors.
31.If you make 10 more friends in a year, the days of your feeling loneliness will be reduced by _________ days.
A.48
B. 25
C. 20
D. 15
D
“ Get your hands off me, I have been stolen,” the laptop, a portable computer, shouted. That is a new solution to laptop computer theft ( the crime of stealing): a program that lest owners give their property a voice when it has been taken.
The program allows users to display alerts ( warning) on the missing computer’s screen and even to set a spoken message. Tracking software for stolen laptops has been on the market for some time, but this is thought to be the first that allows owners to give the thief a piece of their mind.
Owners must report their laptop missing by visiting a website, which sends a message to the model: a red and yellow “ lost or stolen” sign appears on its screen when it is started. Under the latest version of the software, users can also send a spoken language.
The message can be set to reappear every 30 seconds, no matter how many times the thief closest it. “One customer sent a message saying, “You are being tracked. I am right at your door,”said Carrie Hafeman, chief executive of the
company which produces the program, Retriever.
In the latest version, people can add a spoken message. For example, the laptop’s speakers will say: “ Help, this laptop is reported lost or stolen. If you are not my owner, report me now.”
The Retriever software package, which costs ＄29.95 but has a free trial period, has the functions of many security software programs. Owners can remotely switch to an alternative password immediately if they fear that the thief has also got hold of the access details.
If a thief accesses the Internet with the stolen laptop, Retriever will collect information on the Internet service provider in use, so that the police can be alerted to its location.
Thousands of laptops are stolen every year from homes and offices, but with the use of laptops increasing, the number stolen while their owners are out and about has been rising sharply.
Other security software allows users to erase data remotely or lock down the computer.
32.The underlined expression “ to give the thief a piece of their mind” in Paragraph 2 can be understood as ________.
A.to give the thief an alert mind
B.to express the owners’ anger to the thief
C.to remind the thief of his conscience( 良心)
D.to make the thief give up his mind
33.Different from other security software, Retriever can ________.
A.recording the stealing progress
B. help recognize the lost laptop
C.lock down the computer remotely
D. send s spoken message
34.One function of the program is that it allows the owner to ________ at a distance.
A.change some access details for switching on the laptop
B.turn on the laptop by using the original password
C.operate the laptop by means of an alternative password
D.erase the information kept in the stolen laptop
35.Which of the following can best sum up the main idea of the passage?
A.With no Retriever, thousands of laptops are stolen every year.
B.A new software provides a means to reduce laptop theft.
C.Retriever has helped to find thieves and lost computers.
D.A new program offers a communication platform with the thief.
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。

From MP3 players to personal computers to home theater equipment, electronics can be a major expense. As such,it’s worth taking the time and effort to properly clean and care for your electronic equipment. 36 Here are a few simple tips to help keep electronics clean.
Clean the dust and the dirt. It’s easy for your electronics to collect dust and debris over time, particularly with items that are stationary. Too much dust may even cause problems with your sound and picture quality. When cleaning, avoid using a paper towel as it may scratch your equipment. 37 Keep cotton swabs or a small art brush handy for reaching small pieces. Another alternative is to use a can of compressed air to dislodge dust and dirt from small areas like keyboards.
Seal the surface. One of the best things you can do for electronic products with a screen is seal the display surface. Products like Nanotol for electronics by CeNano protect your display surface and provide long-lasting protection. The invisible layer will protect your devices from scratches and help them remain clean longer. You will continue to get full picture quality on your screen. 38
Spray cleaning solution on cloth instead of directly on to gadgets. 39 Gadgets have various entry points and ventilation holes that might get damaged if you spray directly on the equipment. Spray your cleaning cloth first and then wipe the item down.
40 Keep small electronics like cell phones, eReaders and MP3 players in
a protective case to help avoid scratches or breakage.
A.Invest in a protective cases.
B.Instead, use a microfiber cloth for best results.
C.Always read the manufacturer’s instructions.
D.It will also be protected form fingerprints and dust.
E.Don’t press hard on the screen or try to scrub it.
F.It will help keep all your gadgets running long-term.
G.Never directly spray cleaning agents on your electronics.
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Ｍy wife, Jeannine, and I had always wanted to live somewhere else in the world. We had travelled to many countries ahead of our move to New Zealand; but every trip
gave us just a “ __41___” of a culture of lifestyle.
We decided in April 2012 to __42____ off practically everything we owned and move to a little country we had never really given any ___43___ to until seeing Lord of the Rings. We had two great ___44___ jobs, two cars, a nice apartment, and lots of all the other wonderful modern conveniences one __45____ in life.
At first, we were interested in moving to Scotland. I had __46___ Edinburgh before and absolutely loves the culture, architecture, and people. Jeannine __47___ a website for job opportunities and couldn’t find anything remotely related to her __48___. For the fun of it, we decided to click on _49___ in New Zealand, laughing at the time that it was the most __50____ place we could go. ___51____, several job postings in Speech came up. We both looked at each other and _52_ . Could we really move to a place we had never even visited?
That weekend we both visited Jeannine’s parents in Binghamton and told them our __53___; jokingly slipping in the job opportunities in New Zealand. Jeannine’s father looked at us __54___ and said, “ That would be the place to go!” ___55____ one of the few times when family slides（家庭投影仪）are __56__, he took out the projector and __57___ to show us an amaziong country. We knew it was a sign and _58___ our efforts on this new destination.
Regardless to say, we had an amazing time. New Zealand is now our second ____59____ and one we will keeping coming back to frequently. __60____ there looks like a fine choice; but for now, we are simply happy to tell others our experiences and help people get there to make their own.
41.A. number B. taste C. variety D. case
42.A. sell B. pay C. see D. send
43.A. reference B. effort C. thought D. doubt
44.A. tiring B. boring C. interesting D. paying
45.A. builds up B. cares about C. takes away D. deals with
46.A. imagined B. visited C. spotted D. supported
47.A. founded B. visited C. checked D. reached
48.A. company B. belief C. education D. job
49.A. opportunites B. adventures C. mountains D. towns
50.A.cool B. remote C. rich D. wild
51.A. Frankly B. Totally C. Suddenly D. Slowly
52.A. sighed B. frowned C. hesitated D. laughed
53.A. plans B. experiences C. stories D. dangers
54.A. Angrily B. seriously C. blankly D. nervously
55.A. For B. On C. In D. With
56.A. convenient B. heavy C. expense D. useful
57.A.proceeded B. bothered C. refused D. failed
58.A. insisted B. focused C. wasted D. depended
59.A. destination B. country C. home D. habitat
60.A. Performance B. Travel C. Study D. Retirement
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The next time your brain refuses ___61___ (recall) a simple fact or a name, be thankful. That’s because according to University of Toronto researchers Richards and Frankland, it could __62____ (possible) be a sign that your brain is getting rid of unnecessary information so that it can function more efficiently, and help you make better decisions.
The researchers say there are many studies ___63____ (conduct) on how the brain stores information. However, it is only lately __64____ scientists have begun paying attention ___65____ forgetting. Richards and Frankland , who ___66______ (publish) their findings in ___67___ journal Neuron in April,2017, have a theory about why the brain spends so much energy erasing memories.
In addition, the team believes that keeping too much detail could prevent us __68______ (make) good decisions. “ We all admire the person __69___ can win a quiz competition, but the fact is that our memory is shaped not to win a trivia game, but to make intelligent decisions,”says Richards. “And when you look at what’s needed to make intelligent decisions, we would argue that it’s __70____ (health) to forget some things.”第四部分写作（百强校英语解析团队专供）(共两节，满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

During my summer vacation last year, I participated some social activities. With the help of my English teacher, I eventual got a part-time job in the city library ----- four morning a week. I sometimes stay there longer because there were too many readers. It was a temporary job and I only had a two-month contact with a library. The working hours suited me as mine vacation was just two months long. Although I didn’t earn a big salary, and yet I really enjoyed the atmosphere there. That I liked most about my job was working in complete silent. The only noise I could hear was that of people turn pages while reading.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假如你是李华，你的好友tom来信告诉你他要来中国旅游，请你给他一些在中国旅游的建议。

你在回信中主要包括以下内容：
1.高铁（high railway）速度很快，可以网上提前订票
2.在城市中可以使用移动支付（mobile payment）
3.在农村可以吃农家乐（farm stay），住农家旅馆，便宜又方便
注意：词数100左右，可适当增加细节使全文连贯。

Dear Tom,
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _________
Yours
Li Hua
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PART FOUR: WRITING Section C(25分)
Dear Tom,
In your last letter learned you are coming to China for travelling and you needed some advice.
Firstly, high-speed railway can save you much time to travel to many places. You can order tickets online, which I very convenient.
Secondly, mobile payment is a new tendency to pay and you have no need to have a lot of money with you. Besides, shared bikes can be easily found and used. You needn’t worry about where to park them.
Thirdly, I know you like farm stay a lot where there are so many things you can do such as having delicious food cooked with green vegetables, visiting beautiful places and so on.
I hope you will have a goodtime in China.
Yours
Li Hua。