高中英语真题-学2015届高三英语12月月考试卷

高中英语真题:学2015届高三英语12月月考试
卷
Students arc increasingly using laptops for note-
taking because of speed and legibility(清晰
度).But the research has found laptop users are less able to re member and apply the concepts they have been taught. Researchers performed experiments that aimed to find out whet her using a laptop increased the tendency to make notes "mindl essly" by taking down word for word what the professors said
In the first experiment, students were given either a laptop or p en and paper .They listened to the same lectures and were told to use their usual note-
taking skills. Thirty minutes after the talk, they were examined o n their ability to remember facts and on how well they understo od concepts.
The researchers found that laptop users took twice as many not es as those who wrote by hand. However, the typists performed worse at remembering and applying the concepts. Both groups scored similarly when it came to memorizing facts.
The researchers' report said, "While more notes are beneficial, i
f the notes are taken mindlessly, as is more likely the case on a laptop, the benefit disappears."
In another experiment aimed at testing long-
term memory, students took notes as before but were tested a week after the lecture. This time, the students who wrote notes by hand performed significantly better on the exam.
These two experiments suggest that handwritten notes are not only better for immediate learning and understanding, but that t hey also lead to superior revision in the future.
1. More and more students favor laptops for note-
taking because they can________.
A. write more notes
B. digest concepts better
C. get higher scores
D. understand lectures better
2. While taking notes, laptop users tend to be__________ .
A. skillful
B. mindless
C. thoughtful D . tireless
3. The author of the passage aims to __________
A. examine the importance of long-term memory
B. stress the benefit of taking notes by hand
C. explain the process of taking notes
D. promote the use of laptops
4. The passage is likely to appear in___________.
A. a newspaper advertisement
B. a computer textbook
C. a science magazine
D. a finance report
B
In 1943, when I was 4, my parents moved from Coeur d'Alene, I daho, to , , where adventure was never very far away.
We arrived in the summer, just in time to enjoy the midnight sun . All that sunlight was fantastic for Mom's vegetable garden. Wo rking in the garden at midnight tended to throw her timing off, s o she didn't care much about my bedtime.
Dad was a Railway Express agent and Mom was his clerk. That left me in a mess. I usually managed to find some trouble to ge t into. Once I had a little fire going in the dirt basement of a hote l. I had tried to light a barrel(桶)of paint but couldn't really get a good fire going. The smoke got pretty bad, though, and when 1 made my exit, a crowd and the police were there to greet me. T he policemen took my matches and drove me home.
Mom and Dad were occupied in the garden and Dad told the po lice to keep me, and they did! I had a tour of the prison before Mom rescued me. 1 hadn't turned 5 yet.
As I entered kindergarten, the serious cold began to set in. Wou ld it surprise you to know that I soon left part of my tongue on a metal handrail at school?
As for Leonhard Seppala, famous as a dog sledder (驾雪橇者), I think I knew him well because I was taken for a ride with h is white dog team one Sunday. At the time I didn't realize what a superstar he was, but I do remember the ride well. I was wrap ped (包
裹) heavily and well sheltered from the freezing and blowing we ather.
In 1950, we moved back to Coeur d'Alene, but we got one more Alaskan adventure when Leonhard invited us eight years later by paying a visit to Idaho to attend a gathering of former neighb ors of .
5. What can be inferred about the author's family?
A. His father was a cruel man.
B. His parents didn't love him.
C. His parents used to be very busy.
D. His mother didn't have any jobs.
6. What happened when the author was 4?
A. He learned to smoke.
B. He was locked in a basement.
C. He was arrested by the police.
D. He nearly caused a fire accident.
7. Which of the following is true?
A. Leonhard was good at driving dog sleds.
B. The author spent his whole childhood in .
C. Leonhard often visited the author's family after 1950.
D. The author suffered a lot while taking the dog sled in .
8. What is the author's purpose of writing the text?
A. To look back on his childhood with adventures.
B. To describe the extreme weather of .
C. To express how much he misses Leonhard.
D. To show off his pride in making trouble
C
Here is some must-
know information from a handbook on how people behave in do ing business in some countries.
In
Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when t alking and it is common for them to touch the person on the sho ulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with li ght cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hours—
there’s no such thing as rushing a meal in . Lunches also can st art in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring f ace-to-face communication over mails or phone calls.
In
Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also gre et each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should b e offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is consider ed disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效
率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is r espected. This determines how people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.
In the
In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest sho uld be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. W omen should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men al so tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘
部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in t heir homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. T ouching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be av oided. When meetings are one-to-
one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might s eem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be acc epted if it is already set out or presented.
The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last na me. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be car eful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守
时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for other s’ time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher -
ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Ne at, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table mann ers. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elb ows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.
9. The passage is mainly about ________.
A. communication types
B. the workplace atmosphere
C. customs and social manners
D. living conditions and standar ds
10. Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?
A. They put efficiency in the first place.
B. They dislike face-to-face communication.
C. They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.
D. They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.
11. In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered
A. When greeting seniors.
B. When meeting the host alone.
C. When attending a presentation.
D.When dining with business partners.
12. In which country do people care about where to put their ha nds at the dinner table?
A. In .
B. In .
C. In the United Arab Emirate.
D. In .
D
“Dad,” I say one day, “let’s take a trip. Why don’t you fly out and meet me?”
My father had just retired after 27 years as a manager for IBM. His job filled his day, his thoughts, his life. While he woke up an d took a warm shower, I screamed under a freezing waterfall in . While he tied a tie and put on the same Swiss watch, I rowed a boat across Lake of the Ozarks.
My father sees me drifting aimlessly, nothing to show for my 33 years but a passport full of funny stamps. He wants me to settle down, but now I want him to find an adventure.
He agrees to travel with me through the national parks. We me et four weeks later in .
“What is our first stop?” asks my father.
“What time is it?”
“Still don’t have a watch?”
Less than an hour away is Mount Rushmore. As he stares up a t the four Presidents carved in granite(花岗
岩), his mouth and eyes open slowly, like those of a little boy. “Unbelievable,” he says. “How was this done?”
A film in the information center shows sculptor Gutzon Borglum devoted 14 years to the sculpture and then left the final touches to his son.
We stare up and I ask myself, Would I ever devote my life to an ything?
No directions, no goals. I always used to hear those words in m y father’s voice. Now I hear them in my own.
The next day we’re at , where we have a picnic.
“Did you ever travel with your dad?” I ask.
“Only once,” he says. “I never spoke much with my father. We l oved each other---
but never said it. Whatever he could give me, he gave.”
The last sentence----
it’s probably the same thing I’d say about my father. And what I’d want my child to say about me.
In , my father says, “I’ve never seen water so blue.” I have, in s everal places of the world. I can keep traveling, I realize--
- and maybe a regular job won’t be as dull as I feared.
Weeks after our trip, I call my father.
“The photos from the trip are wonderful,” he says. “We have got to take another trip like that sometime.”
I tell him I’ve learn decided to settle down, and I’m wearing a w atch.
13. From the underlined paragraph, we can see that the author ________.
A. wants his children to learn from their grandfather
B. comes to understand what parental love means
C. learns how to communicate with his father
D. hopes to give whatever he can to his father
14. What could be inferred about the author and his father from the end of the story? A. The call solves their disagreements
B. The Swiss watch has drawn them closer
C. They decide to learn photography together.
D. They begin to change their attitudes to life
15. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Love Nature, Love Life
B. A Son Lost in Adventure
C. A Journey with Dad
D. The Art of Travel
第二节：（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
下面文章中有 5 个段落需要添加首句（第 16—20 题）。

请从以下选项（ A、 B、C、D、E 和 F）中选出适合各段落的首句，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。

选项中有两项是多余选项。

Develop Better Relationships with Neighbors
Good neighbors are a lot like electricity or running water：
we don’t know how much we depend on them until we don’t hav e them. They make our lives more pleasant and give us a sens e of who we are, both as an individual and as a member of the community. Here’s how to develop your relationships with these very important people in your life.
16. _________ Often neighbors don’t even know each other’s na mes. But it’s okay to be the one to break the ice , even if you’ve lived next door for years. Most neighbors enjoy making small ta lk with the folks on the other side of the fence. So as you see th
em at work in their yards, smile, wave, and say hello. Ask how t heir kids are (whether they’re babies or in college), whether the y could use an extra cucumber from your garden, or what they t hink of the price at the local supermarket.
17. _________ These days, the old Welcome Wagon is a thing o
f the past. But your new neighbors may be feelin
g lonely and un sure, especially if they’re far from home, and might appreciate a friendly face bearing fresh-
baked chocolate cakes. If they have kids, tell them where the c hildren in the neighborhood live. Recommend the best places to eat and sleep. Invite them over for coffee or tea when they get settled, give them your number, and point to your house as you say good-bye.
18. __________ Return anything that you borrow from a neighbo r, such as tools, in good repair and as soon as you’re finished w ith them. Replace anything that belongs to your neighbor that y ou, your children, or your pets break or soil. Make sure that you r car is not blocking their doorway. Such random acts of consid eration will have your neighbors talking — and the talk will be g ood.
19. __________ If you value a friendship with your neighbors, sp end time with them. What better way to meet your neighbors th an to invite them to an informal barbecue, pool party, or holiday
open house? Better yet, you might even consider throwing a ge t-
together in their honor. Deliver the invitations in person to every one who lives on your street and chat with each for five minutes before moving on to the next house. This way, you will get an i dea of what your neighbors are like so that you can plan for app ropriate food and music.
20. ___________ In a good relationship, it’s really the little things that count. Help to bring in the mail for the elderly neighbor wh en there is a heavy rain. When your neighbor forgets to take in his rubbish cans, roll them back into his yard. If you’re truly con cerned, you’ll know when your neighbor needs some cheering u p — a bunch of flowers or a helping hand when it’s needed. All i t takes to develop your relationship with neighbors is the respec t for their feelings.
A. Be a good listener.
B. Care about the details.
C. Strike up a conversation.
D. Make time for friendships.
E. Reach out to the newcomers.
F. Avoid causing inconveniences
G. Good relationships with neighbors are important.
第二部分完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、
B、 C 和 D）中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

My husband, Tom, has always been good with animals, but I w as still amazed when he befriended a female grouse (松
鸡). It's 21 for a grouse to have any contact (接
触) with people. In fact, they're hard to spot, 22 they usually fl y off when they hear humans approaching.
This grouse came into our lives in 23 Tom was working out in t he field when he 24 her walking around at the edge of the field . She was 25 unafraid and seemed to be 26 about what he was doing.
Tom saw the 27 bird several times, and she got more comfor table around him. We quickly grew 28 of the bird and decided to call her Mildred.
One day, as Tom was working, Mildred came within a few feet of him to watch. Tom 29 he didn't see her and kept working to see what she would do next.
Apparently, she didn't like to be 30 . She'd run up and peck (啄) at Tom's hands, then 31 off to see what he would do. This
went on for about 20 minutes, until Mildred became tired of the 32 and left.
As spring went and summer came, Mildred started to 33 mor e and more often. 34 Mildred felt comfortable enough to jump up on Tom's leg and stay long enough for me to get a _35 of t he two of them together. This friendly grouse soon felt 36 not just with our family, but with anybody who walked or drove by. When hunting season opened, we put a 37 at the end of our driveway asking 38 not to shoot our pet grouse. My father, wh o lived down the road, 39 warned people not to shoot her. 4 0 , hunters would stop and take pictures, because they had ne ver seen anything like her.
21. A. interesting B. reasonable
C. impossible
D. unusual
22. A. though B. because
C. unless
D. until
23. A. spring B. summer
C. autumn
D. winter
24. A. got B. kept
C. noticed
D. imagined
25. A. naturally B. certainly
C. normally
D. surprisingly
26. A. crazy B. curious
C. concerned
D. cautious
27. A. shy B. awkward
C. friendly
D. elegant
28. A. careful
B. tired
C. fond
D. sick
29. A. supposed B. realized
C. hoped
D. pretended
30. A. ignored B. observed
C. amazed
D. disturbed
31. A. put B. back
C. set
D. take
32. A. game B. work
C. place
D. man
33. A. give up B. come out
C. turn over
D. fly by
34. A. Eventually B. Suddenly
C. Constantly
D. Presently
35. A. chance B. dream
C. picture
D. sense
36. A. comfortable B. guilty
C. anxious
D. familiar
37. A. lantern B. sign
C. gun
D. loudspeaker
38. A. drivers B. farmers
C. hunters
D. tourists
39. A. just B. yet
C. thus
D. also
40. A. In fact B. For long
C. On the contrary
D. By the way
第三部分: 非选择题部分（共 80 分）
第一节：短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
下面短文中有 10 处语言错误。

请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

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

I was taking a train to ’s Victoria Station. I had noticed that the c arriage was noise and filled with people.
Before long, a train inspector comes to check our tickets. A pas senger realized he couldn’t find his ticket but became quite ups et. Then everyone in the carriage began searching the ticket, w
hich was eventually found under a seat several rows from his o wner. The person who found a ticket smiled with pleasure at his success.
No one in the carriage had previous spoken to or even noticed t he ticket-
owner before. Yet, they had so quickly offered the strangers the ir help. If we could show concern to others on need, the world w ould be a better place to live in.
第二节：单词拼写，请把首字母一同写在对应的答题卡上。

（共 30 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 30 分）
1.They o________(提
供)him a very good job but he refused to accept it.
His house is o_________(在……对面) mine.
Throughout our life, we will o__________(克服) many difficulties. She o________(归功
于) her happy marriage to her husband’s devotion to the family. Everyone in the class is expected to p_____________(参
加) in the discussion.
6. She is p_________(挑剔的) about clothes.
7. What a p__________(令人愉快的)surprise to see you.
8. There is no p___________(可能
性) of his coming back this week.
9. Nobody can p__________(预料)what would happen next.
10. time is p________（宝贵的）and we should value it..
11. I want to buy a computer of high q___________(质量).
12. What was the q_________(争吵) about on earth?
13. He worked hard and r________(实现) his dream at last.
14. The club welcomes all new members r________(不
管) of age.
15. Our monitor was chosen to r__________(代
表) all the students to make a speech at the meeting.
16. I look r__________(可笑的) in that hat.
17. Those who are out of work probably r__________(抢劫).
18. How can I r________(报答) you for your help?
19. He was regarded as a r__________(可靠的) man.
20. I r__________(认出)him as soon as he came in the room.
21. The little boy was p___________(惩罚) for telling a lie.
22. The children have p________（答应）
to help us clean the room after the party.
23. The students are making p_________(准
备) for the final exam.
24. He is always p_________(积极
的)about the difficulty he meets with in his daily life.
25. If your luggage is o_________(超重
的)， you should pay extra.
26. You should be o__________(乐观的) about the future.
27. My mother o__________(讨厌，反
对) to every girl I brought home.
28. He r_________(冒险) his life to save her.
29. His laziness r__________(导致)in his failure.
30. You cannot enter the workplace without a p____________(通行证).
第三节：语法填空，每空1—3词。

请把答案写在对应的答题卡上。

（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分40 分）
1. He told you he had not finished middle school yet,__________ ___?(反意疑问句)
I don’t think he can pass the college examination this year, ____ ___________? (反意疑问句)
____________ (beauty) she is dancing!
_____________interesting detective story I have just read!
Only when he got home _______________ he able to have a goo d rest.
Not only ___________everything he had ________ (take) away fr om him, but also his house was burnt.
No sooner ___________I got home _________it began to rain. This is the only way we can imagine ______________ (reduce) t he overuse of water in students’ bathrooms.
I still remember ______________ (take) to the Famen temple an d what I saw there.
A survey of the opinions of experts ______________(show) that t hree hours of outdoor exercise a week ___________(be) good fo r one’s health.
Either you or one of your students _________ (be) to attend the meeting that is due tomorrow.
Only then __________she________ (realize) how much damage had been caused.
When was ___________the accident happened?
It was on July 4th, 1975_____________he was born ___________ his father died.
The flowers his friend gave him will die unless ____________ (w ater) every day.
The reporter said that the UFO___________ (travel) east to west when he saw it.
If he __________（follow）
my advice, he wouldn’t have lost his job.
But for your timely help, I ___________ (be) in the traffic jam for a long time..
Johnny, you _________play with the knife; you _________hurt yo urself.
I should have been there, but I ____________(not find) the time.
学2015届高三英语12月月考试卷
Students arc increasingly using laptops for note-taking because of speed and legibility(清晰度).But the research has found laptop users are less able to remember and apply the concepts t hey have been taught.
Researchers performed experiments that aimed to find out whether using a laptop increased th e tendency to make notes "mindlessly" by taking down word for word what the professors said In the first experiment, students were given either a laptop or pen and paper .They listened to t he same lectures and were told to use their usual note-
taking skills. Thirty minutes after the talk, they were examined on their ability to remember facts and on how well they understood concepts.
The researchers found that laptop users took twice as many notes as those who wrote by hand. However, the typists performed worse at remembering and applying the concepts. Both groups scored similarly when it came to memorizing facts.
The researchers' report said, "While more notes are beneficial, if the notes are taken mindlessly , as is more likely the case on a laptop, the benefit disappears."
In another experiment aimed at testing long-
term memory, students took notes as before but were tested a week after the lecture. This time, the students who wrote notes by hand performed significantly better on the exam.
These two experiments suggest that handwritten notes are not only better for immediate learnin g and understanding, but that they also lead to superior revision in the future.
1. More and more students favor laptops for note-taking because they can________.
A. write more notes
B. digest concepts better
C. get higher scores
D. understand lectures better
2. While taking notes, laptop users tend to be__________ .
A. skillful
B. mindless
C. thoughtful
D. tireless
3. The author of the passage aims to __________
A. examine the importance of long-term memory
B. stress the benefit of taking notes by hand
C. explain the process of taking notes
D. promote the use of laptops
4. The passage is likely to appear in___________.
A. a newspaper advertisement
B. a computer textbook
C. a science magazine
D. a finance report
B
In 1943, when I was 4, my parents moved from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to , , where adventure wa s never very far away.
We arrived in the summer, just in time to enjoy the midnight sun. All that sunlight was fantastic f or Mom's vegetable garden. Working in the garden at midnight tended to throw her timing off, s o she didn't care much about my bedtime.
Dad was a Railway Express agent and Mom was his clerk. That left me in a mess. I usually ma naged to find some trouble to get into. Once I had a little fire going in the dirt basement of a hot el. I had tried to light a barrel(桶)of paint but couldn't really get a good fire going. The smoke got pretty bad, though, and when 1 made my exit, a crowd and the police were there to greet me. T he policemen took my matches and drove me home.
Mom and Dad were occupied in the garden and Dad told the police to keep me, and they did! I had a tour of the prison before Mom rescued me. 1 hadn't turned 5 yet.
As I entered kindergarten, the serious cold began to set in. Would it surprise you to know that I soon left part of my tongue on a metal handrail at school?
As for Leonhard Seppala, famous as a dog sledder (驾雪橇
者), I think I knew him well because I was taken for a ride with his white dog team one Sunday. At the time I didn't realize what a superstar he was, but I do remember the ride well. I was wrap ped (包裹) heavily and well sheltered from the freezing and blowing weather.
In 1950, we moved back to Coeur d'Alene, but we got one more Alaskan adventure when Leon hard invited us eight years later by paying a visit to Idaho to attend a gathering of former neighb ors of .
5. What can be inferred about the author's family?
A. His father was a cruel man.
B. His parents didn't love him.
C. His parents used to be very busy.
D. His mother didn't have any jobs.
6. What happened when the author was 4?
A. He learned to smoke.
B. He was locked in a basement.
C. He was arrested by the police.
D. He nearly caused a fire accident.
7. Which of the following is true?
A. Leonhard was good at driving dog sleds.
B. The author spent his whole childhood in .
C. Leonhard often visited the author's family after 1950.
D. The author suffered a lot while taking the dog sled in .
8. What is the author's purpose of writing the text?
A. To look back on his childhood with adventures.
B. To describe the extreme weather of .
C. To express how much he misses Leonhard.
D. To show off his pride in making trouble
C
Here is some must-
know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries. In
Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for the m to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with l ight cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting late r than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hours—
there’s no such thing as rushing a meal in . Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls.
In
Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效
率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-
paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Ra nk is important and authority is respected. This determines how people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.
In the
In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titl es. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. W omen should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘
部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold b usiness meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be av oided. When meetings are one-to-
one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradit ion. Coffee should only be accepted if it is already set out or presented.
In
The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of p rivate lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守
时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others’ time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbo ws off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.
9. The passage is mainly about ________.
A. communication types
B. the workplace atmosphere
C. customs and social manners
D. living conditions and standards
10. Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?
A. They put efficiency in the first place.
B. They dislike face-to-face communication.
C. They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.
D. They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.。