2019-2020学年成都高新实验中学高三英语月考试题及答案

2019-2020学年成都高新实验中学高三英语月考试题及答案
第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
No one knows when the first printing press was invented or who invented it. but the oldest known printed text originated in China during the first millennium (千年) AD.The Diamond Sutra (《金刚经》), a Buddhist book from Dunhuang, China during the Tang Dynasty, is said to be the oldest known printed book.The Diamond Sutrawas created with a method known as block printing (雕版印刷), which used boards of hand-carved wood blocks in reverse.
It was said that the moveable type was developed by Bi Sheng. He was fromYingshan,Hubei,China, living from 970 to 1051 AD. His method replaced panels of printing blocks with moveable individual Chinese characters that could be reused. The first moveable Chinese Characters were carved into clay and baked into hard blocks that were then arranged onto an iron frame that was pressed against an iron plate.
The earliest mention of Bi Sheng’s printing press is in the bookDream Pool Essays, written in 1086 by Shen Kuo, who noted that his nephews came into possession of Bi Sheng’s typefaces (字体) after his death. Shen Kuo explained that Bi Sheng did not use wood because the texture is inconsistent (不一致的) and absorbs wetness too easily.
By the time of the Southern Song Dynasty, which ruled from 1127 to 1279 AD, books had become popular in society and helped create a scholarly class of citizens who had the capabilities to become civil servants. Large printed book collections also became a status symbol for the wealthy class.
1. When was Bi Sheng’s printing press first introduced in history?
A. After Bi Sheng died and his nephews owned his typefaces.
B. When books became popular in the Southern Song Dynasty.
C. After the block printing was replaced by the moveable type printing.
D. WhenThe Diamond Sutrawas printed into a book.
2. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Shen Kuo made great contributions to printing.
B. The moveable type printing was invented earlier than block printing.
C. Printed books were hard to get in the Song Dynasty.
D. By the Southern Song Dynasty, books had helped people get to higher social positions.
3. Why does the author write this passage?
A. To show that Buddhism was popular in the Tang Dynasty.
B. To introduce the early history of printing.
C. To memorize Bi Sheng, developing the moveable type printing.
D. To indicate the advantages of moveable type printing.
B
Poaching and habitat loss have threatened Africa's two species of elephants, taking them closer toward the edge of disappearance, according to a new report released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN).
Before this update, Africa's elephants were grouped together and were evaluated as vulnerable by the IUCN. This is the first time the two species have been sorted separately. In the past, elephants were mostly considered as either Asian elephants or African elephants. Forest and savanna elephants were typically classified as subspecies of African elephants.
The African forest elephant is now listed as critically endangered and the African savanna elephant as endangered. The number of African forest elephants fell by more than 86% over a 31 -year assessment period. The population of African savanna elephants dropped by at least 60% over the last 50 years, according to the IUCN, which tracks the assessment risk of the world's animals. Africa currently has an estimated 415,000 elephants, counting the two species together.
Both elephant species experienced significant population decreases because of poaching. Although it peaked in 2011, illegal hunting still happens and continues to threaten elephant populations. African elephants also face continued habitat loss as their land isconvertedfor agriculture or other uses.
There is some good conservation news, the IUCN points out. Anti-poaching measures, combined with better land use planning to support better human-wildlife relationships, have helped conservation efforts. Some forest elephant population figures have stabilized in well-managed areas in Gabon and the Republic of Congo and savanna population figures have remained stable or have been growing, particularly in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area in southern Africa.
But with constant demand for ivory and increasing human pressures on Africa's wild lands, concern for Africa's elephants is high, and the need to creatively conserve and wisely manage these animals and their habitats is more severe than ever.
4. What can be inferred from the new report about African elephants?
A. They are divided into three kinds.
B. They are dying out.
C. Their threat is mainly from poaching.
D. Their population has grown in Africa.
5. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 3?
A. The detailed number of African elephants.
B. The similarities of African elephants.
C. The different types of African elephants.
D. The present situation of African elephants.
6. What does the underlined word "converted" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Expanded.
B. Protected.
C. Transformed.
D. Forbidden.
7. What's the authors attitude to the present situation of African elephants?
A. Hopeless.
B. Optimistic.
C. Uncertain.
D. Worried.
C
Your house may have an effect on your figure.Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.
Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self­conscious (难为情) when they’re in poorly lit places—and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.
Mind the color1 s. Research suggests warm color1 s fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm color1 s like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold color1 s make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.
Don’t forget the clock—or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories (卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makesyou less likely to rush through a meal.
Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12­inch plate instead of a 10­inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake (摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.
8. The text is especially helpful for those who care about ____________.
A. their home comforts
B. their body shape
C. house buying
D.healthy diets
9. A home environment in blue can help people ______________.
A. digest food better
B. reduce food intake
C. burn more calories
D. regain their appetites
10. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?
A. Eat quickly.
B. Play fast music.
C. Use smaller spoons.
D. Turn down the lights.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Is Your House Making You Fat?
B. Waysof Serving Dinner
C. Effects of Self­Consciousness
D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?
D
My entire life has been influenced by the fact that I stand way above the average height for both men and women. I was born two weeks late. When I finally entered the world I weighed 11 pounds 10 ounces and was 24 inches long. When my mom told my grandmother my measurements, she asked in amazement, "Are you okay?!"
I was healthy, but very shy as a child and into my teens. I'm from a small town, and I grew up and graduated with the same 50 people. I started playing basketball in third grade every Saturday, but I didn't have any control over my awkward body. (I didn't even score a point in a game until many years later.) I was 5-foot-10 in fourth grade. I had a small group of friends in elementary school, but sometimes the boys picked on me, calling me a bean pole or the Jolly Green Giant. I still remember my embarrassment when they laughed at me, and how badly I wanted to be invisible.
In high school I got more involved in sports, but I spent most days in the art room. By this time everyone at my school was used to my height (by ninth grade I was 6-foot-3), but if I went out of town people would stare at me and comment about my appearance.I was forced into the spotlight wherever I went.
With high school came more confidence. I had success in school, the arts and sports. I played basketball, but my true passion was track and field. During my senior year I was the conference champion in high jump and the 400-meter run. The friendships I gained through my involvement in high school boosted my confidence and helped me develop a sense of humor. Now when a stranger told me I was tall I would smile and nod or, if I was feeling determined, I would pretend to feel shocked and thank them for telling me. I had no idea!
Still, society keeps me aware of my status as something rare. And even though people tell me I'm beautiful and I should be a model, there are times when I would trade in my long legs for a small frame and tiny feet. I often
wish people weren't so rude. I'm a minority only in the sense of height. I like to think that those who have insulted me didn't intend to. I do believe that most people are basically good, but they can be insensitive.
12. What can be inferred from Para.1?
A. The writer's height has something to do with her late birth.
B. Grandmother was unwilling to have the writer as her grandchild.
C. The writer failed to have a successful life because of her unusual height.
D. The writer was heavier and bigger compared with other babies when she was born.
13. By saying 'I was forced into the spotlight', the author probably means that she ________.
A.was criticized by others
B. caught public attention
C. was threatened
D. felt inferior
14. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned as the writer's experiences in high school?
A. She quit playing basketball and joined the track and field team.
B. She no longer felt upset when facing her height problem.
C. She had a passion for some sports events.
D. She built up more confidence.
15. What does the last sentence imply?
A. People enjoy making fun of others.
B. People are bad andcannot be trusted.
C. People tend to bully those who are weaker.
D. People sometimes care little about how others feel.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项
Steps for Taking Control of Your Time
Your time is valuable. Managing your work and your life to get everything done without more stress is a big challenge.___16___Follow them so that you can find the best part of your lives.
• Set up your goals.___17___Get to pick up the goals, whether it's what you're going to finish today, this week, or this month. Try to keep the aims to something that’s manageable and can adapt to emergencies（紧急情况）.
•___18___Again, it's your plan, and you get to choose one that suits your ability. It has to include all your business duties in addition to personal time. The key is having the rules to stick to the plan. Say no when you have
to, and if necessary, try to meet new demands for your time.
• Do the right things right by listing the importance of your activities. The goal is not to just get things done, but to finish what's most important to you in your work and your life.___19___
• Improve productivity by sharpening your concentration and focus. Keep yourself away from emails, phone calls, social media, etc., for periods of time that you arrange.___20___Unless you're waiting for an important message or phone call, do not respond during these periods.
A.Create and follow a time management plan.
B.Figure out how important each of your task is.
C.It is important to plan well to achieve your goal.
D.Do what you can to improve your work efficiency.
E.Keep anything that disturbs your attention out of easy reach.
F.Know where you are today and where you want to be in the future.
G.Here are helpful tips on how to start taking control of your time.
第二部分语言运用（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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
完形填空（30分）
When the host announced that my choir won the second place of the World Choir Game. I couldn't believe what I heard. All the___21___that we made earn their meaning. Through this unforgotten experience,I___22___much.
In the semi-finals, we were supposed to sing four songs. When we played the third song. I suddenly heard an unexpected___23___—a girl in the alto (女低音)got quick. The other students in the alto were___24___by the girl and were gettingquicker and quicker. Our choir's leader, Mrs. Li noticed it and___25___used her hand to keep time, but she___26___. After the song, the smile on Mrs. Li's face___27___and some of our members turned and tried to find the person who first got___28___. My mind was blank, but quickly I___29___the only thing we could do was to___30___the performance. Then with a smile, Mrs. Li became a___31___again, who seemed to have totally forgot what we had done. We sang the___32___song as usual. After the competition, I was___33___. Just because of one person's___34___, the whole choir must___35___the fact that we might lose the game. I cried, but then I found nothing would change no mater how hard we___36___the girl who played poorly.___37___, I came to her, encouraged her, and practiced the whole melody with her.
In the finals, we got the medal because of our___38___performance. Never blame a person when she makes
a mistake, but help her to solve the problem when you are struggling___39___the same goal no matter what you will experience with others in the future, successes or failures,___40___or tears, these will surely become your precious treasure and memory.
21. A. efforts B. promises C. senses D. differences
22. A. considered B. forgot C. respected D. learned
23. A. rap B. shout C. song D. voice
24. A. led away B. driven away C. given out D. turned down
25. A. similarly B. gradually C. immediately D. particularly
26. A. succeeded B. failed C. responded D. ignored
27. A. melted B. froze C. appeared D. stopped
28. A. wrong B. familiar C. bad D. slow
29. A. missed B. heard C. realized D. proved
30. A. start B. have C. begin D. complete
31. A. singer B. conductor C. dancer D. worker
32. A. late B. only C. last D. first
33. A. disappointed B. puzzled C. interested D. satisfied
34. A. success B. fault C. energy D. opinion
35. A. deny B. offer C. afford D. refuse
36. A. encouraged B. blamed C. called D. greeted
37. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. However D. Besides
38. A. bad B. common C. ordinary D. perfect
39. A. up B. out C. in D. towards
40. A. mistake B. surprise C. laughter D. sadness
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
With the six solar terms (节气) in spring_____41._____(arrive) in order, everything wakes up from winter. Start of Spring is the first of the 24 solar terms,_____42._____is considered the beginning of spring. On this day, Chinese People have a custom of "biting spring", where they eat carrots or spring cakes to celebrate_____43._____(it) arrival. A shower of Rain Water awakens hibernating creatures. The spring thunder surges (涌动) after Insects Awaken and then Spring Equinox falls, marking the true arrival of
spring._____44._____follows is Clear and Bright, when the ever-changing temperature makes many people not very_____45._____(comfort). However, after finishing dates with blooming flowers, Grain Rain arrives. It indicates the hot summer is coming.
Traditional Chinese agricultural production_____46._____(guide) by solar terms and so has tea production. Picking tea leaves has been one of important spring activities inChina. According to data of the National Bureau of Statistics, in_____47._____rowChina's annual tea production has ranked first for years.Chinahas been a major tea producing country_____48._____ancient times. Tea culture covers a_____49._____(vary) of fields and is rich in content, so getting the Chinese tea culture known to the world is______50.______vital importance.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.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；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

You may never know just a small thing you do to others means a lot of. Your giving a hand possible will be a lighted torch, brightening the road in the dark. A warm word of you will be ray of sunshine, melting a cold but helpless heart. In addition, offering help is a virtue. If you offer to help others, you’ll eventually be rewarding. Helping others is always a good tradition of our nation, who has been rooted in our hearts. I think what we needed is to rebuild a warm relationship between each others. Besides, by helping others, you can have a feeling of satisfaction and proud, a sense of achievement and the realization of your own value. As an old say goes, “Roses given, fragrance in hand.”
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Thana was a postman. His service range covered Vinayak Mudali street and its four nearby roads. It took him nearly six hours to cover the area. That was because he tried to be friendly with peopleforwhom he brought letters. He used to take personal interest in their lives and problems. He would comfort one, offer help to another and give hope to the third. On hot days, he would enjoy buttermilk at someone’s house. He had thus become a part of their life. Everybody liked him.
Thana was most friendly with Raman, a senior clerk in the bank office. Raman had a 23-year- old daughter named Kama, who was a tall, beautiful young lady. These days, Raman was worrying about her marriage and told Thana that his father, whose health was failing, was anxious to see his granddaughter get married soon. The old man, living in another city, had set apart five thousand rupees for her marriage. The old man blamed that Raman was not making enough efforts for his daughter's marriage. Thana comforted Raman and offered to contact the parents of a young man who lived in Delhi. They quickly arranged a blind date for Kama and the young man, who fell in love at the first sight.
Everything went smoothly. At last their wedding day came on May 20th. The wedding party was full of sweet smell of flowers and wines. Everyone in the neighbourhood came. Raman, in high spirits, talked with guests and laughed all the time. The pity was that grandpa didn't show up because of his worsening health. Thana went to the wedding and brought Raman several letters of congratulation. Thana congratulated the young couple, calling them a perfect match. The young couple smiled happily and thanked him for his help and warm-heartedness.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Para 1:
The following day, Thana brought a telegram far Raman that informed him of his beloved father's death.
Para 2:
When Raman took a second look at the telegram, he started shouting at Thana, “Why? Look at the date, May 20th. It was a delay.”
参考答案
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. B 9. A 10. D 11. C
12. D 13. B 14. A 15. D
16. G 17. F 18. A 19. B 20. E
21. A 22. D 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32.
C 33. A 34. B 35. C 36. B 37. A 38.
D 39. D 40. C
41. arriving
42. which 43. its
44. What 45. comfortable
46. has been guided
47. a 48. since
49. variety
50. of
51.(1).删除lot后的of
(2).possible → possibly
(3).be后加a
(4).but → and
(5).rewarding → rewarded
(6).who → which
(7).needed → need
(8).others → other
(9).proud → pride
(10).say → saying
52.略。