2020届乐清市芙蓉中学高三英语月考试题及答案解析

2020届乐清市芙蓉中学高三英语月考试题及答案解析
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
On Friday morning when 53-year-old Thong Pham broke into the house through the unlocked back door, he took a steak knife from the kitchen.
It was dark, and the family didn't know what Marley was barking (吠) at. Taylor, Amber and their girls Finley, 6,and Sadie, 4, soon woke up and came downstairs, too. “Well, it was dark so we couldn't see anything, only could hear Marley,” Amber recalled, saying her husband then went for the lights. “And once he turned the hall light on, we realized that the guy was holed up in the corner trying to hide.”
“So I think he got to the front door and realized he couldn't get out, and by that point in time, Marley's got him cornered,”Taylorsaid. Pham slashed (砍) both Marley and Taylor, and blood went everywhere. Taylor shared a video summary to his Facebook page, where he said Marley was stabbed (刺) up to six times, mostly around the head and neck area. “And as I pulled back, blood shot out of my arm,”Taylorcontinued. “She got him pretty good and I got him pretty good in the face.”
“But it was really hard because I was trying to make sure that my husband wasn't going to die,” Amber explained, adding that she was trying to protect their two girls. “When he realized that the two girls were in the house, that's when he kind of backed up and started running. "
Taylorexpressed gratitude to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. And the family is thankful for their dog Marley.
“She's our hero,” Amber said. “If it hadn't been for her, that guy could have gone in the...he could have gone to their rooms or something.”Tayloradded, “Yeah, I mean, the story plays out very differently if Marley's not there.”
1. Why did the family come downstairs before daybreak?
A. To stop a break-in.
B. To lock the back door.
C. To check on Marley.
D. To turn the hall light on.
2. What happened during the fight?
A. Pham dug a hole in the corner.
B. Marley was injured but bit back.
C. Taylor had a backup from neighbors.
D. Amber fought back to protect her girls.
3. What doesTaylormainly express on his Facebook?
A. Forgiveness.
B. Concern.
C. Anger.
D. Appreciation.
B
Summer heat can be dangerous, and heat leads to tragedy far toooften. According to kidsandcars, org, an average of 37 young children per year die of car heat in the US, when they are accidentally left in a hot vehicle.
For Bishop Curry, a fifth grader from Mckinney, Texas, one such incident hit close to home. A six-month-old baby from his neighborhood died after hours in a hot car. After hearing about her death, Curry decided that something needed to be done. Young Curry, who turned 11 this year, has always had a knack for inventing things, and he drew up a sketch (草图) of a device he called “Oasis.”
The device would attach to carseats and watch the temperature inside the car. If it reached a certain temperature in the car, and the device sensed a child in the carseat, it would begin to circulate cool air. Curry alsodesigns the device using GPS and Wi-Fi technology, which would alarm the child’s parents and, if there was no response from them, the police.
Curry’s father believes that the invention has potential. “The cool thing about Bishop’s thinking is none of this technology is new,” he said. “We feel like the way he’s thinking and combining all these technologies will get to production faster.” His father even introduced the device to Toyota, where he works as an engineer. The company was so impressed that they sent Curry and his father to a car safety conference in Michigan.
In January, Curry’s father launched a campaign for the invention. They hope to raise money to finalize the patent, build models, and find a manufacturer. Their goal was $20,000, but so many people believed in Oasis’ potential that they have raised more than twice that — over $46,000.
Curry’s father remembers the first time he saw his son’s sketch. “I was so proud of him for thinking of a solution,” he said. “We always just complain about things and rarely offer solutions.”
4. What inspired Curry to invent Oasis?
A. His narrow escape from death after being locked in a car.
B. His knowledge of many children’s death because of car heat.
C. The death of his neighbor’s baby after being left in a hot car.
D. The injury of 37 children in his school in a car accident.
5. What would Oasis do if it was hot in a car with a child?
A. It would inform the parents or even the police.
B. It would pump out the hot air in the car.
C. It would sound the alarm attached to the car.
D. It would get the window open to save the child.
6. What does Curry’s father think is cool about Curry’s invention?
A. It used some of the most advanced technology.
B. It simply combined technologies that existed.
C. It could accelerate production of new technology.
D. It is the most advanced among similar products.
7. Why did Curry’s father start a campaign to raise money?
A. To conduct experiments to test the invention.
B. To get other children devoted to inventions.
C. To support a charity of medical aid for children.
D. To get the patent and bring it to production.
C
Susan Scott, 71, is glad that she didn't think about her age when she took up bodybuilding at the age of 59.
“I reinvent myself every ten years. I started my 60s as a bodybuilderand now I'm beginning my 70s as a writer,” she said. “People usually limit themselves by age, and it's discouraging. With age, I remain young at heart.”
Dr Susan started bodybuilding at an age when most are considering retirement though she was an athlete from an early age. As a child in Venezuela, she took to gymnastics and later graduated with a physical education degree.
Then she obtained a master's degree in education and later a Ph. D. in Adult Personal Development. She taught at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for 16 years, while raising two daughters.
“I started bodybuilding when I met Steve Pfiester, a gym guy who practiced yoga. He invited me to his gym and offered to train me. I started in January and in June he took me to my first competition in Bradenton, Florida,” she recalled.
Dr Susan's photos show that she has devoted long hours to taking care of her body. But she also develops her mind and spirit. On any given day, she gets up at 3 am to read books. At 4:30 am she's out to walk three miles and run another three. This is followed by yoga and a swim at the beach while the sun rises. After writing her journal
and working on her book between 8 and 10 am, she hits the gym for at least two hours. “I don't lose track of time,” she said.
Dr Susan's war on ageism has rubbed off on her two daughters, both in their early thirties. “They both take care of their bodies and minds. If you give them a good foundation as a parent, you know that they will always come back to their roots. I tried to remind myself of that during their difficult teen years.”
8. What's Dr Susan's opinion on age?
A. Age cannot be hidden.
B. Age is a state of mind.
C. Every age has its pains and sorrows.
D. Old age is not suitable for further study.
9. What made Dr Susan start bodybuilding?
A. The need of her job.
B. Her youthful dream.
C. Steve Pfiester's influence.
D. Her daughters' encouragement.
10. Which of the following best describes Dr Susan's morning schedule?
A. Dull.
B. Tight.
C. Flexible.
D. Controversial.
11. What can be inferred about Dr Susan from the last paragraph?
A. She will set up a fitness foundation.
B. She will soon return to retirement.
C. She often thinks of her teenage years.
D. She sets an example to her daughters.
D
Ivrea is a town in the Piedmont province of northern Italy. It is known for its localcarnival（狂欢节）organized in February.
The main part of the carnival is the famous Battle of the Oranges (La battaglia delle arance). The Battle includes nine teams who throw oranges at each other during three carnival days – Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Oranges were not always used in the battle. In the middle ages people used beans. Twice a year the local feudal lord gave a pot of beans to the poor families who, as sign of rebellion, threw them out of their homes. Later beans became part of carnival as sort of “ammunition” for throwing at people passing by.
It is still not known why exactly people started using oranges. It is believed that the origin for this tradition is in the mid 19th century. The legend says that local girls, standing on balconies, started to throw some oranges, together with confetti,lupins(白羽扇豆)and flowers, onto the parade carriages. The girls actually wanted to draw attention of boysin the carriages. Boys “answered” by throwing some objects back at girls. Little battle started that way.
Battle of the Oranges got strict rules after the World War II. The battles are organized on town's squares. The battles are fought between teams in carriages (symbolizing local the guards of localtyrant(恶霸)) and the teams walking beside those carriages (symbolizing rebellious people of Ivrea).
Oranges for the event are brought from the island of Sicily. The oranges used are of low quality, not suitable for humans. About 270,000 kilograms of oranges are used each year.
The carnival ends with a silent march on the night of “Fat Tuesday”. The Carnival "general" says goodbye to everyone with the phrase "See you next Fat Thursday at 1 p.m."
Special prizes are awarded to three best foot teams, three carriages drawn by two horses and three carriages drawn by four horses. Different elements are judged like for example throwing ability, fair play or decoration of carriages.
12. The word "ammunition" (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to________.
A. decoration
B. bullets
C. advertisement
D. presents
13. In Battle of the Oranges, the teams walking beside carriages act as ________.
A. the Carnival general
B. the local feudal lord
C. the rebellious people of Ivrea
D. the guards of local tyrant(暴君)
14. Which of the following statements about Battle of the Oranges is NOT true?
A. In the middle ages, people threw beans out of homes as a sign of rebellion.
B. Girls throw oranges towards carriages in the parade to attract the attention of boys inside.
C. Tons of oranges are used every year to hold the festival.
D. People started to throw oranges because they are of low quality and not suitable to eat.
15. What is this passage mainly about?
A. A traditional activity in an Italian carnival
B. The origin of Battle of the Orange
C. How people enjoy themselves in the Orange Carnival
D. The rules of activities in carnivals in Italy
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Rejection doesn’t have to be about the big stuff like not getting into your top college. Everyday situations can lead to feelings of rejection, too, like if your joke didn’t get a laugh, if no one remembered to save you a seat at the lunch table, or if the person you really like talks to everyone but you. Rejection hurts. But it’s impossible to avoid it
altogether. The only thing we should do is to learn to handle it.___16___. So how can you build that ability?
Be Honest About Your Feelings
If you get rejected, admit how intense your feelings are. Don’t try to brush off the hurt or pretend it’s not painful. Then, move on to name what you’re feeling. For example: “I feel really disappointed that I didn’t get chosen for the school play. I wanted it so badly and I tried so hard. I feel left out because my friends made it and I didn’t.”___17___.
Examine Your Thought Soundtrack
When you are rejected, it’s natural to wonder, “Why did this happen?” When you give yourself an explanation, be careful to stick to the facts. Tell yourself: “I got turned down for prom because the person didn’t want to go with me.” Don't tell yourself: “I got turned down because I’m not attractive” or “I’m such a loser.”___18___. Next time, if put-down thoughts start creeping into your mind, shut them down.
___19___
A rejection is chance to consider if there are things we can work on. It’s OK to think about whether there’s room for improvement or if your goals were higher than your skills.___20___. But if you approach it right, it could help nudge you in a direction that turns out to be the perfect fit for your talents, personality, and all the really great things that make you who you are.
A. Acknowledging feelings helps you move beyond painful emotions.
B. This kind of thinking crowds out hope and a belief in ourselves.
C. Be Patient When Rejected.
D. Dwelling on the negative feelings can feel like living the experience over and over again.
E. Sometimes a rejection is a harsh reality check.
F. The better we get at dealing with rejection, the less it affects us.
G. Use Rejection to Your Advantage.
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Steve and Mark were good friends. They decided to spend their vacation in Haiti. Since they___21___noFrench, they took a French word book with them and hoped it would help them in difficult situations.
The flight was___22___, and the hotel was very comfortable. Each day after breakfast, Steve and Mark___23___a picnic lunch and dinner and went off to visit interesting places. After a while, the boys
became___24___of eating picnic meals and decided to eat a big fish dinner in a good restaurant. Unfortunately, they___25___their word book in the hotel.
They___26___the menu carefully. After ten minutes, Steve said to Mark: “I don’t understand this menu.” “Neither do I,” said Mark. “I see poison on this menu. Are they___27___here?” “Maybe. They even spelled poison___28___. They spelled it p-o-i-s-s-o-n instead of p-o-i-s-o-n. But it___29___mean the same thing. Maybe we should go to another restaurant. I don’t____30____to eat something that will kill me.” But Mark was____31____, so he said, “There is no other restaurant near here, and I’m tired of walking around the city. Let’s order something else instead. It’s____32____here, so the food must be good.”
The boy looked at the menu again. They finally decided to order steak,____33____they really wanted fish. The boys just pointed to the word steak, and the waiter____34____.
As they were eating, they____35____some tourists speaking English. This____36____is delicious.” “We’re lucky we picked a restaurant that’s famous for its fish.”
Steve and Mark wondered about what they____37____. “Famous for its fish? There was no fish on the____38____!” said Mark.
Finally, Steve decided to find out what all this was about. “Excuse me, how did you order fish when it wasn’t on the menu?” “Sure it’s on the menu. It’s right here. Poisson.” The boy shouted, “Poisson. That’s poison! We were____39____why a restaurant like this could have poison on the menu.”
The tourists____40____one of them said, “No. Poisson is French for fish.”
21. A. spoke B. inspected C. taught D. commanded
22. A. terrible B. straight C. swift D. excellent
23. A. selected B. replaced C. packed D. reserved
24. A. tired B. frightened C. grateful D. fond
25. A. held B. kept C. left D. lost
26. A. studied B. learnt C. remembered D. observed
27. A. familiar B. crazy C. confident D. official
28. A. fluent B. wrong C. simple D. native
29. A. can B. should C. must D. would
30. A. want B. recognize C. request D. recover
31. A. scared B. swapped C. tired D. endangered
32. A. active B. comfortable C. peaceful D. crowded
33. A. since B. although C. unless D. because
34. A. understood B. escaped C. realized D. commanded
35. A. found B. sensed C. noticed D. heard
36. A. steak B. insect C. fruit D. fish
37. A. released B. rewarded C. concerned D. discovered
38. A. table B. menu C. show D. track
39. A. determining B. wondering C. expressing D. admitting
40. A. stopped B. shocked C. laughed D. shouted
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
Nail art is increasingly popular throughout the world and many are using their fingernails_____41._____(display) creativity and personality. They like to show off their latest and curiously beautiful designs, especially young women, who are fond of doing so_____42._____the intention of leaving a good impression on others.
As a matter of fact, nail polish(指甲油) and nail art have a long history, dating back to 3000BC in China, India and Egypt, when plants were processed to create a dye used as a type of nail paint, which_____43._____(apply) and represented social class and wealth; deep color1 s like red were worn by the rich____44.____lighter paler color1 s were used by the poor. People in the Inca civilization painted animals on their nails, showing which tribe(部落) they belonged to! Not until the early 19thcentury____45.____(be) nail paints changed into the nail polish that we see today. Besides various color1 s, the skills have got improved, leading to____46.____nail polish industry’s success.
Nail art is part of the fashion world. With the application of gemstones, airbrushing and fine detail, you can complete any look, which can make you cheerful and____47.____(delight). If necessary, you can surf the Internet, where you can get plenty of____48.____(inspire) and get a professional finish in a short while with the help of the latest introduction. Everything is____49.____(entire) up to you. And whatever pattern you choose,_____50._____(make) sure it suits you best.
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。

Challenges of life are of great importance in personal grow. They remind me of my days when I join in the military training in senior high school. Live away from my home for the first time, I found life there a bit difficult to get used. And the training officer was strict with her. I once thought I couldn’t be stick to it. But anyway, I succeeded. The training made me much strong to adapt to life than before, but I think the difficulties have now become a precious memory in my life. In short, learning to regard the challenges of life as a stepping stone to future success and make a best of them.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华,你的英国好友Peter想了解你的高中学校,请你给他写封邮件,介绍一下你的校园。

内容包括:
1.学校的位置;
2.学校的设施;
3.你对学校的印象。

注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Peter,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. B 9. C 10. B 11. D
12. D 13. B 14. A 15. A
16. F 17. A 18. B 19. G 20. E
21. A 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. C 32.
D 33. B 34. A 35. D 36. D 37. D 38. B 39. B 40. C
41. to display
42. with 43. was applied
44. while/and
45. were 46. the
47. delighted
48. inspiration
49. entirely
50. make
51.(1). grow→growth
(2). join→joined
(3). Live→Living
(4).get used后加to
(5).her→me
(6). I couldn’t后的be去掉
(7). strong→stronger
(8). but→and
(9). learning→learn
(10). make a best of中a→the
52.略。