2020届潍坊第三中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案

2020届潍坊第三中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案
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
You haven’t truly visited a city until you’ve experienced its nightlife. Watching a big city likeLondongradually turn dark and darker into the night is a beautiful journey of time and light. So how about taking a historical evening walk and touchingsome of the nicest areas in centralLondon? Let’s get started.
6:30 pm
The walk starts on theMillenniumBridge. On the bridge, watch the scenic city across the River Thames with the skyscrapers gradually lighting up against the darkening skies.
TheMillenniumBridgehas been featured in many London-based films, includingHarry Potter, and the filmGuardians of the Galaxy.
7:30 pm
It’s getting dark. A fifteen-minute walk northwest fromSt Paul’s Cathedral takes you to the historic Borough Market. During the evenings, you find a lot of restaurants around the market. This is an excellent time to get your dinner.
9:00 pm
The next stop isLondonBridge. This is about 6 minutes’ walk from the Borough Market. As you join other onlookers and mentally go through the nursery school rhyme of “LondonBridgeis Falling Down”, you get lost again in history. Why does the song sayLondonBridgeis falling and who is the fair lady?
During theLondoncity fire of 1897,LondonBridgeserved an important role in fire control. It was one of the major structures that prevented the fire from crossing over to the other side ofLondon.
11:30 pm
Londonnever sleeps; it’s a few minutes to midnight and everywhere is still filled with people moving around. About four minutes away from the Golden Jubilee Bridges isTrafalgar Square, our next stop.
12:00 am
It’s been a beautiful evening, hasn’t it?
1. Where can you visit aGuardians of the Galaxyfilming location?
A. In theSt Paul’s Cathedral.
B. On theMillenniumBridge.
C. In the Borough Market.
D. On the Golden Jubilee Bridges.
2. What can be learned about the Borough Market?
A. It is far fromLondonBridge.
B. It is related to a famous song.
C. It is an ideal place for dinner.
D. It is a modern open-air market.
3. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To showLondon’s color1 ful culture.
B. To introduce the scenery inLondon.
C. To ask people to do outdoor activities.
D. To recommend a night tour inLondon.
B
There are 195 countries in the world today but almost none of them have purple on their national flag. So what’s wrong with purple? It’s such a popular color1 today. Why would no country use it in their flag? The answer is really quite simple. Purple was just for too expensive.
The color1 purple has been associated with royalty power and wealth for centuries. Queen Elizabeth I forbade anyone except close members of the royal family to wear it. Purple’s high status comes from the rarity and cost of the dye (染料)originally used to produce it. Fabric traders got the dye from a small sea snail (海螺)that was only found in the Tyre region of the Mediterranean. More than 10,000 snails were needed to create just one gram of purple; not to mention a lot of work went into producing the dye, which made purple dye so expensive.
Since only wealthy rulers could afford to buy and wear the color1 , it became associated with the royal family. Sometimes, however, the dye was too expensive even for royalty. Third century Roman Emperor Aurelio famously wouldn’t allow his wife to buy a scarf made from purple silk because it cost three times its weight in gold. A single pound of dye cost three pounds of gold, which equals 56,000 dollars today. Therefore, even the richest countries couldn’t spend that much having purple on their flags.
The dye became more accessible to lower-class about a century and a half ago. In 1856, 18-year-old English chemist William Henry Perkin accidentally created a man-made purple compound (化合物)while attemptingto produce an anti-malaria drug. He noticed that the compound could be used to dye fabrics, so he patented the dye, manufactured it and got rich. Purple dye was then mass-produced so everybody could afford it.
Till now, a handful of new national flags have been designed and a few of them have chosen to use purple in their flag. So don’t be making any bets just yet.
4. Why was color1 purple expensive in the past?
A. Because only royal families were allowed to wear purple.
B. Because it took a long time to get purple dye from gold.
C. Because purple was worth as much as its weight in gold.
D. Because purple dye used to be rare and hard to produce.
5. Why did Roman Emperor Aurelio forbid his wife to buy a purple scarf?
A. Because of poor quality.
B. Because of long tradition.
C. Because of bad taste.
D. Because of high price.
6. What is purple's situation now?
A. Purple has been widely used on national flags.
B. Purple dye is now affordable to ordinary people.
C. Royal family stop using purple because it’s toocommon.
D. Fewer snails are used to produce purple dye than before.
7. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. No Purple Flags?
B. Purple vs Gold
C. How to Produce Purple Dye?
D. The Birth of Purple Color
C
If you travel inAthens, against popular belief, I would highly recommend saving the Acropolis for your secondday. As attractive as it is to head straight to the most famous building in the city, there are several reasons why you should hold off until later.Sunriseis the best time to see the ruins, and who wants to spend their first day in anew citywaking up at6 a.m.? On top of that, the Acropolis is going to make every other site inAthensless important in comparison, so I recommend not hitting it on your first day.
We got to the southeast gate at 7：30, half an hour before it opened at 8. When the gate opened, we rushed to the hill. Our plan paid off because we had the whole complex to ourselves for five minutes. In this age of overtourism, getting to the greatness of the Acropolis with nobody else around felt special and excited.
The Acropolis is the name given to the complex on top of the hill, and it’s made up of several buildings. There’s theTempleofAthena Nike, the Parthenon, the Old Temple of Athena, the Legendary Olive Tree of the Pandroseion, the Porch of the Caryatids at the Erechtheion... and on your way down, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
Something that sounds boring but isn’t is theAcropolisMuseum, and I recommend spending a couple of hours there. As someone who is a museum-avoider, I listened to the recommendations of everyone who had been, and
made myself go inside. And I loved it. The museum houses tons of sculptures unearthed from the Acropolis, and it was interesting to check them out.
Head toSyntagma Squarenext to watch the changing of the guard. This takes place every hour on the hour, so try to time your visit perfectly. The guards wear fun clothes and make for interesting photos.
8. The author suggests visiting the Acropolis on the second day so that ___________.
A. it can save visitors a lot of time
B. it can save visitors from getting up early
C. it can make for a better travel experience
D. it can give visitors a better understanding ofAthens
9. How did the author feel when he ran to the top of the hill?
A. Bored.
B. Worried.
C. Relaxed.
D. Amazed.
10. With what may the author agree about theAcropolisMuseum?
A. It is so great that it should be visited last.
B. It is enjoyable and worth visiting.
C. It wastes a lot of time.
D. It should be avoided.
11. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To provide some advice on visiting the Acropolis.
B. To introduce the history of the Acropolis.
C. To call on people to protect historic sites.
D. To encourage people to travel around.
D
The grocerystore might not be your favorite place to visit when you're at home, but is it ever fun when you're in another country? Honestly speaking, they're one of those strange little destinations that I like to sniff out everywhere I go, much as other travelers head toward clothing stores, libraries, coffee shops or galleries.
The greatest beauty of the grocery store –– whether it's a supermarket or a tiny shop –– is that it gives you a glimpse into what local people buy to cook their own meals. This offers clues into their lifestyles and preferences, and into the agricultural and cooking practices of the country. I stare at the strange fruits and vegetables, the seafood, the cheese, the spices, the bread, and oh, the chocolate...always the chocolate!
Being the environmental nerd（呆子）I am, I like paying attention to packaging, which can reflect people's attitudes towards environmental protection. Italy, for example, has a habit of requiring customers to bag their fruits and vegetables in plastic for weighing, while Sri Lanka leaveseverything loose in bins. In Brazil, everything is
prepackaged in a layer of plastic.
People in grocery stores tend to be friendlier. They smile, say hello, and sometimes ask questions, which can lead to great conversations. I had a further discussion with a teenaged cashier in Sri Lanka, over which bag of crunchy（松脆的）mix to buy. He insisted that the one labeled “spicy” would be too hot for me, but I told him I was willing to risk it. He laughed and we ended up talking about my favorite Sri Lankan foods for ten minutes.
It's interesting then to come home and look at one's own local grocery store through new eyes. What would a visitor think? What stands out, and what do the food displays say about us as a culture? You might be surprised by what you realize.
12. According to the author, what is the key benefit of visiting foreign grocery stores?
A. Learning to cook foreign dishes.
B. Making friends with local people.
C. Buying cheaper food and souvenirs.
D. Knowing local people and the country.
13. What does the author show by mentioning some countries in paragraph 3?
A. People's special lifestyles.
B. People's shopping habits.
C. People's environmental awareness.
D. People's packaging methods.
14. What can we infer from paragraph 4?
A. Sri Lankans know a lot about food.
B. Grocery stores are good social places.
C. Grocery stores vary in different countries.
D. Sri Lankans like to give strangers suggestions.
15. Which of the following shows the structure of text? (P: paragraph)
A. B.
C. D.
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An endangered species is a group of animals that could soon become extinct.___16___Many species are nearly extinct and could disappear off the face of the earth very soon if we don’t do anything to save them. There are many reasons why species become endangered.
Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered and this happens in two ways. When humans move into a new area, the animals’ habitat is destroyed and there is nowhere for them to live and nothing to eat because humans chop down trees and build houses and farms.___17___Chemicals in rivers and poisons on farms cause the destruction of animals’ homes and food supplies.
___18___Animals have been brought to the edge of extinction because they are killed for their highly-valued meat, fur, bones or skin, or just for sport. Overfishing has resulted in many large sea creatures like whales and sharks becoming endangered species.
So what can individuals and governments do to protect endangered species? We should take care not to pollute natural areas, and farmers or companies who destroy animal habitats should face severe financial penalties.___19___Governments can help, too, by making it against the law to hunt, fish or trade in endangered species.___20___
A. Animal habitats are also destroyed because of pollution.
B. Endangered species are also the result of hunting and fishing.
C. Eventually, all the creatures on Earth will enjoy being together.
D. Recent changes, however, have helped to improve the situation.
E. The public can help out by refusing tobuy any products made from these animals’body parts.
F. Extinction happens when the last of the species has died out and there will be no more.
G. If we all cooperate and take these steps, we will protect these animals for future generations.
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
I grew up in a small town. There was a man named Joe, who was uneducated and couldn’t talk___21___. He was good natured but not very smart,___22___every one teased him.
One day when was sitting on the porch, he came walking by, I was about 12 and thought it would make me___23___grown up to play jokes on him as some___24___did.
He asked what I was doing, I told him that my father had .___25___his job and that we were short of money.
I could see my friends nearby___26___so I went on with the___27___. From his___28___expression, I’m convinced that I had fooled him___29___.
I knew he lived a_____30_____life with low income, SO it was funny when he asked_____31_____we needed anything. I told him that we didn’t know if we would have enough to_____32_____. he replied "you poor thing. "
That night I heard the door_____33_____softly. I thought it was the wind whipping against the door, so I_____34_____it. The next morning I found a small box of food outside my house, I knew it was from Bob. I looked into the box of canned food with_____35_____in my eyes. I felt ashamed for taking advantage of his_____36_____towards me, I_____37_____the whole story to my father and said I wanted to return the box. My father scolded me and_____38_____that I keep the box; otherwise it would hurt Joe’s feelings.
Although the good was not_____39_____, I knew Joe gave the best he had. I did not_____40_____the gift.
21. A. smoothly B. loudly C. publicly D. honestly
22. A. if B. when C. so D. but
23. A. feel B. appear C. sound D. smell
24. A. peers B. teenagers C. adults D. idiots
25. A. found B. lost C. quitted D. changed
26. A. playing B. cheering C. smiling D. laughing
27. A. report B. story C. tale D. legend
28. A. doubtful B. impatient C. puzzled D. concerned
29. A. ly B. easily C. completely D. finally
30. A. happy B. expensive C. simple D. tough
31. A. how B. whether C. why D. that
32. A. drink B. spend C. wear D. eat
33. A. knocked at B. broken into C. tom down D. closed up
34. A. opened B. shut C. ignored D. locked
35. A. thanks B. fear C. tears D. pride
36. A. stupidity B. kindness C. love D. sympathy
37. A. confessed B. translated C. repeated D. recommended
38. A. suggested B. insisted C. ordered D. decided
39. A. fresh B. cheap C. valuable D. tasty
40. A. appreciate B. give C. cherish D. deserve
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
I was nine years old when I learnt to ride a bike. The bike was one of the birthday____41.____(gift) from my uncle. You can imagine how____42.____(excite) I was when I saw the bike, and I begged my uncle to teach me how to ride it right away. However, before I got on the bike, I felt____43.____(extreme) nervous (紧张的) and I was afraid that I would fall off and hurt____44.____(me). My uncle held onto the seat and helped me to get____45.____the bike. While I was riding, he was running along beside me,____46.____(hold) the seat so that I would not fall over. I was so grateful to him for his help. As I was practicing, I became more and more confident. Then, I heard my uncle shouting, “You are riding by yourself now!” I was both excited and scared. I was really riding by myself,____47.____what if I fell over? Could I use the brakes to stop? As I was wondering about this, my uncle____48.____(quick) ran after me and got hold of the bike.____49.____(late) that day, having learnt how to get on and get off it, I was walking on air! I am still thankful for my uncle’s teaching me to ride a bike on my____50.____(nine) birthday.
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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：
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。

Mary is a high school student, who devotes herself at her lessons every day. Last Saturday, as usually, she
went to several classes. In the evening, she continued to study until deeply into night. She was too sleepy and tired that she couldn’t work effectively. On the Sunday morning, she was about to do her lessons while her father came up and advised her to take a break. Soon they came up a good idea. We decided to go cycling in the countryside. Mary enjoyed herself, competing and chatting with her father, and felt relaxing in the open air. On Monday, Mary was energetic but active in class.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是李华，在美国孔子学院的笔友Jack对汉字毛笔书法非常感兴趣，写信向你咨询学习毛笔书法的建议。

请你用英语回信，内容包括：
1.学习毛笔书法的必备工具；
2.你认为学好毛笔书法的有效方式；
3.学好毛笔书法的好处。

注意：1.字数100字左右(开头和结尾已给出，不计入总字数)；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3.参考词汇：
书法：calligraphy；毛笔：writing brush；砚台：ink stone
Dear Jack,
I’m glad to know you’re interested in Chinese Calligraphy.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. D
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A
12. D 13. C 14. B 15. C
16. F 17. A 18. B 19. E 20. G
21. A 22. C 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. D 31. B 32.
D 33. A 34. C 35. C 36. D 37. A 38. B 39. D 40. D
41. gifts
42. excited
43. extremely
44. myself 45. on
46. holding
47. but 48. quickly
49. Later 50. ninth
51.(1).at→to
(2).usually→usual
(3).deeply→deep
(4).too→so
(5).Sunday前the去掉
(6).while→when
(7).came up 后面加with
(8).We→They
(9).relaxing→relaxed
(10).but→and
52.略。