高三英语月考试题及答案-潮州市2015届高三年级教学质量检测试卷试题

广东省潮州市2015届高三年级教学质量检测
英语试题
本试卷共10页，三大题，满分135分。

考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和座号、班别填写在非选择题答题卷的密封线内。

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不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4．考生必须保持答题卡和答题卷的整洁。

I 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意．然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When Americans think about going to Europe, most of them immediately start thinking of train travel. Why? Europe has 1 railways systems. Most trains in Europe are clean, 2 and civilized. The moment you step into the train, you can feel the breath of European culture. And just about every town has a train station which 3 connects travelers with larger centers. From these centers, travelers can travel to cities all over Europe in just a few hours.
Many trains have caféand bar carts where you can 4 something to eat or drink. Sometimes, 5 are even included in the price of the ticket. The restrooms are usually clean and the seats are comfortable. You can watch the countryside 6 by and perhaps even meet a few locals.
Some trains offer beds for overnight trips. For those who like sleeping the whole trip, trains are more 7 with them. You have to 8 to book a bed. When you get 9 at night, you can turn off the light and have a good dream. Sleeping well can make you arrive at your 10 in high spirits. I once went on a trip from Vienna, Austria to Venice, Italy. 11 , I didn’t get much sleep because I was placed in a room with a family of five and the 12 father snored (打鼾) a lot. But at least I didn’t have to 13 up all night as I would if I were flying.
As I mentioned, you could use a Eurail pass (欧洲火车通票) to get around 14 . My pass was good for 30 days and 15 pretty much unlimited travel through some countries. Eurail passes can be used on certain ships as well. However, though it was easy for me to travel using a Eurail pass, it’s not the best option f or the old.
1. A. limited B. wonderful C. crowded D. different
2. A. comfortable B. noisy C. inconvenient D. irregular
3. A. normally B. lightly C. finally D. easily
4. A. produce B. buy C. sell D. bring
5. A. meals B. dinners C. foods D. treats
6. A. walk B. fly C. move D. turn
7. A. popular B. convenient C. familiar D. enjoyable
8. A. take B. spend C. pay D. cost
9. A. worried B. interested C. excited D. tired
10. A. destination B. birthplace C. ending D. hometown
11. A. Certainly B. Immediately C. Unfortunately D. Eventually
12. A. noisy B. handsome C. generous D. foolish
13. A. stand B. sit C. rise D. raise
14. A. Britain B. France C. Europe D. Russia
15. A. advised B. allowed C. required D. applied
第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分l5分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16—25的相应位置上。

Recycling has always been the right thing to do, for the environment, 16 it’s not fun --- unless you turn it into a game. Big problems call 17 big solutions. So what do you do when 15 million people need a little help to learn the value of recycling? You do exactly 18 Coca-Cola has done with their new Happiness Arcade, 19 not only makes good business sense for the soda company, but also 20 (help) to make the environment much better for 21 efforts.
Coca-Cola built an arcade game machine (游戏机）that accepts not coins but empty Coke
bottles.
“22 (sure), happiness doesn’t end with an empty bottle of Coca-Cola,” the company said in a You Tube video.
In the video, the company said its “Happiness Arcade” went into action in six 23 (locate) in six days in Dhaka.
The machine instructs would-be players to put 24 empty Coke bottle in to play the “Pong”-like game.
During the activity, Coca-Cola said thousands of bottles were collected and turned into pellets（颗粒状物）to be reused again, 25 (make) a case of recycling one game at a time. II 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
Normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives him a credit which he may count towards a degree. In many American universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses each lasting for one semester（学期）. A typical course consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while attending a university a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester. Normally a student would expect to take four years attending two semesters each year. It is possible to spread the period of work for the degree over a longer period. It is also possible for a student to move between one university and another during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.
For every course that he follows, a student is given a grade, which is recorded and the record is available for the student to show to potential employers. All this imposes (增加) a constant pressure and stress of work, but in spite of this, some students still find time for great activity in student affairs. Elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm. The effective work of maintaining discipline is usually performed by students who advise the academic authorities. Any student who is thought to have broken the rules, for example, by cheating, has to appear before a student court. With the enormous numbers of students, the
operation of the system does involve a certain amount of activity. A student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to him later in his career.
26. Normally a student would at least attend _____ classes each week.
A. 36
B. 12
C. 20
D. 15
27. According to the first paragraph an American student is allowed _____.
A. to live in a different university
B. to change permanently his or her university
C. to live at home and drive to classes
D. to take a particular course in a different university
28. American university students are usually under pressure of work because _____.
A. their academic performance will affect their future careers
B. they are heavily involved in student affairs
C. they have to obey university rules
D. they want to run for positions of authority
29. Some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probably because _____.
A. they hate the constant pressure and stress of their study
B. they will then be able to stay longer in the university
C. such positions help them get better jobs
D. such positions are usually well paid
30. The student organizations seem to be effective in _____.
A. dealing with the academic affairs of the university
B. ensuring that the students observe university regulations
C. evaluating students' performance by bringing them before a court
D. keeping up the students' enthusiasm for social activities
B
When looking back at a scary situation that happened to him on Saturday, September 8th, twelve-year-old Patrick Canney said he couldn’t still believe that was true. It was a situation that could have e nded with a tragedy for Patrick, his father and his sister. But it didn’t really happen thanks to Patrick.
That morning, Patrick’s father was driving down busy Interstate 95 in Peabody,
Massachusetts. The car started going really slow, which seized Patrick’s attention. And then he realized that something was wrong. At that point, Patrick found his father was having a seizure (中风).
“It was really scary,” he said. “It was unlike anything that has ever really happened to me.” But Patrick didn’t act scared. He took control of the situation and got behind the wheel of the SUV. He turned the key off and pulled the car over to the emergency lane. He then stopped the SUV, grabbed a cellphone out of his dad’s pocket and called 911 for help.
Patrick’s 9-year-old sister was in the SUV, too. He told his little sister not to worry about it. Then he opened the door and stood right next to the guard rail. Thanks to Patrick’s description of their location during the 911 call, the Massachusetts State Police were able to locate the Canneys within minutes and get them all to safety.
“That boy’s clear thinking and decisive action actually saved this family from a tragedy,” said state police spokesman David. “That’s Patrick. He is cool and collected. I couldn’t imagine what the result would be if he were panicked.”
Patrick’s father was expected to recovery fully from the seizure. And thanks to Patrick, all of the Canneys are still alive. “The word hero may be overused in our society,” said David. “But Patrick is surely that.”
31. How many people were in the SUV when the accident happened?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
D. Five.
32. The moment he found his father had a seizure, Patrick _____.
A. called the police for help
B. tried his best to save his father
C. managed to stop the car
D. told his sister not to be worried
33. The underlined word “collected” in Paragraph 5 means “_____”.
A. calm
B. upset
C. confused
D. serious
34. From what David said, we can infer that _____.
A. there were a lot of real heroes in our society
B. people should lend a hand when others are in trouble
C. Patrick should be rewarded for his behaviour
D. Patrick is a cool boy that matches the word hero
35. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Heroes are everywhere.
B. Patrick’s wisdom saved his life.
C. The police saved the Canneys on a highway.
D. Patrick turned into a lifesaver after his father fell ill.
C
Michelle Obama, Kate Moss and Samantha Cameron are three of the most stylish women on the planet but it seems they have their daughters rather than their style know how to thank for that. New research has shown that women with daughters tend to be more stylish than mothers of sons;
a fact partly because of the style advice their daughters offer as they get older.
78 percent of women over the age of 50 say they would be more than happy to let their daughters choose a complete outfit for them. However, just five percent of women say they would turn to their sons for style advice, while 28 percent believe that mothers of boys are less fashionable than women with girls.
“Women who don’t have daughters become less interested in s tyle as they grow older but having a daughter may keep alive her interest in looking great,” comments psychologist Honey Langcaster-James. “And, because of their close relationship, they also have a source of support and encouragement when it comes to thei r style decisions.”
More than a quarter of women believe that Mums who have sons are less fashion-conscious than Mums with daughters. The most common reasons for this are that daughters are more critical, offer good advice and inspiration, and add an element of competition to look the best while sons don’t seem to care and aren’t as strict as daughters.
Interestingly, although mothers tend to rely on their daughters’ style tips, their confidence isn’t reciprocated, with 40 percent of women between the age o f 19 and 34 saying they wouldn’t allow their mothers to shop for them as what their mothers would choose for them would not be as good as they expected.
And although they might not appreciate the fashion advice, the research, which was conducted by online retailer Gray & Osbourn, showed that daughters do still need their mothers with 71 percent saying they chat to their female parent every day.
“Overall, the research shows just how important relationships are between mothers and daughters,” added Langcaster-James, “and just how much women appreciate an honest and trustworthy opinion.”
36. The opening paragraph is mainly to show _____.
A. girls influence their mothers’ style decision.
B. women with children are often less stylish
C. mothers like to follow their children’s advice
D. boys are actually better advisors than girls
37. Which of the following may Langcaster-James agree with?
A. Daughters usually love their mothers more than sons do.
B. It’s hard for boys to get along well with thei r mothers.
C. Mothers without daughters show less interest in style.
D. Girls are more independent than boys in some ways.
38. It can be inferred from the passage that girls _____.
A. show more interest in science than boys
B. care more about what their mothers wear
C. can help a lot to solve family problems
D. are good at encouraging other people
39. By saying “their confidence isn’t reciprocated” in Paragraph 5, the author means that _____.
A. some women would not like to follow their mothers’ style advice
B. some women aren’t sure what to wear when attending a party
C. some women don’t like to choose clothes for their mothers
D. some women often show no confidence in themselves
40. What does the author mainly tell us in the passage?
A. It confuses many parents how to talk with their kids.
B. Daughters prefer to talk with their mums instead of dads.
C. It is important for parents to respect their children’s choice.
D. Mothers of girls are more fashionable than those of boys
D
The gentle giant of our oceans are whale sharks. It’s the biggest whale shark and can reach as long as 41.5 feet, and these amazing creatures are not only the biggest shark, but they are also biggest fish of any kind.
Whale sharks have a lifespan of 70 years on average, and they spend their days gently swimming in the warm and tropical oceans.
Their teeth are the size of match heads, and while their jaws could be powerful, they have never tended to attack humans. Their teeth play no role in eating, as plankton (浮游生物) does not need to be chewed. They are to be found in numbers in the warmer oceans and they prefer the deep waters of the open oceans. They tend to travel alone.
Several times a year they gather together in certain spots where plankton is plentiful. Those areas are all within a 30o north or south latitude from the equator. And sadly whale sharks are targeted by commercial fisheries at those spots.
How easy it must be for those fishermen to catch those beautiful creatures who can only swim at 3.5 miles per hour! So great a loss in numbers have they suffered, that whale sharks are now listed as one of the endangered species. Some countries have started to take measures to protect the whale sharks from extinction.
The Philippines, India and Taiwan have all banned the fishing, selling, importing and
exporting of whale sharks for commercial purpose. However, the law does not seem to be effective because the hunting and killing still goes on today, especially in Taiwan and the Philippines. Each whale shark can fetch around $21,000. In parts of Asia they are known as the “money shark”.
The mighty dollar, wins again, at great cost to our habitat, and we will not know what we have lost until we have lost it forever. Therefore, it is high time for us to do something for the whale sharks.
41. We can learn from the passage that whale sharks _____.
A. usually live a life of more than 70 years
B. always travel in the ocean in groups
C. depend on their teeth to harvest their food
D. live in the deep waters of the warmer oceans
42. Why can the whale sharks be caught easily?
A. Because they swim in the oceans at a slow speed.
B. Because they are surrounded by so many fishermen.
C. Because they often gather together in great numbers.
D. Because they never tend to attack humans in the water.
43. We know that in Taiwan and the Philippines, _____.
A. fishermen are earning little by catching the whale sharks
B. fishermen have stopped hunting and killing the whale sharks
C. fishermen are continuing to hunt and kill the whale sharks
D. importing and exporting whale sharks is allowed
44. It is implied in the passage that _____.
A. whale sharks will be extinct even if they are protected
B. whale sharks are the most dangerous marine animals
C. there is no law about banning the fishing of whale sharks
D. the huge profit is to blame for the decreasing numbers of whale sharks
45. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To call on people to protect whale sharks.
B. To guide people how to fish and kill whale sharks.
C. To advise the government to make related laws.
D. To analyze the value of whale sharks.
第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

首先，请阅读下面外国姓氏人名由来的信息：
以下为想取英语名字人士的情况，请为他们选择合适的名字。

46. Li Hua likes taking part in adventurous activities that seem to be a little dangerous, because he
thinks they are exciting. And recently he finds he gets annoyed easily, so he wants to get an English name which is modern and reminds him to control his feelings when necessary.
47. Liu Ming is an active boy and enjoys travelling. Last summer holiday, he travelled to Ireland
and now he has great interest in the Irish culture and Irish history, so he wants to have an English name sounding like Irish.
48. Jane, a popular singer, has just given birth to a girl. She hopes that her baby will play a part in
music industry in her future. Now she wants to name her baby in honor of a famous musician and it should also be easily pronounced.
49. Gao Meimei is a college student who is quite interested in gardening, especially planting
flowers and trees. Besides, she is also a book lover and likes reading the great works of the famous writers from all over the world. So she needs and English name suitable for her hobbies.
50. Cai Yang’s grandfather once took part in the anti-Japanese war. From the stories that his
grandfather tells, Cai Yang learns that people suffer greatly form the war. Now he wants get an English name to show his desire for world peace.
III 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节基础写作（共1小题，满分15分)
假设你校下学期将开设一门新的选修课—书法*，具体情况如下：
【写作内容】
根据以上信息写一篇介绍本课程的短文，内容包括：
1.开设本课程的目的及课程时间和地点；
2.本课程的任课教师和教学方式；
3.本课程的参加者和所需的工具。

参考词汇：书法* calligraphy
【写作要求】
只能用5个句子表达全部内容。

【评分标准】
句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。

第二节读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

One day a farmer complained to his wife, “You’re lazy at home. You work slowly and waste too much time.”
Having heard this, his wife was very angry and shouted at her husband, “You are wrong. Stay at home tomorrow. I will go to the field to do your work there. But will you finish my work at home?” “Fine,” the farmer said happily.
“And you should milk the cow, feed the pigs, clean the tools, take care of our hen and spin the yarn (纺纱).” The wife added.
The next day, the woman went to the field, while the farmer stayed at home. He took up a vessel and went to milk the cow. When he tried to do it, he received a good kick from the cow. Then he went to the pig house and his head hit against the wall, making him feel painful. At last he went to feed the hen but forgot to spin the yarn.
【写作内容】
1、以约30词概括以上短文的内容；
2、以约120词就“各司其职(Everyone has his/her own part to play.)”这一主题发表你的感想和看法，内容包括：
(1) 你对上述故事寓意的理解；
(2) 你认为作为学生该如何做好自己该做的事情；
(3) 你对“各司其职”的看法。

【写作要求】
1、在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；
2、作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

【评分标准】
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。

广东省潮州市2015届高三年级教学质量检测
英语试题参考答案
I 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节完形填空(共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分)
1～5 BADBA 6～10 BACDA 11～15 CABCB
第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分l5分)
16. but 17. for 18. what 19. which 20. helps
21. their 22. Surely 23. locations 24. an 25. making
II 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
26~30 B D A C B 31~35 BCADD 36~40 ACBAD 41~45 DACDA
第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
46~50 CEFDA
III 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）
In order to preserve traditional Chinese culture and improve students’ understanding of it, next term our school will offer an optional course, calligraphy. It’ll be held in Classroom 501 of the teaching building from 4:20 to 5:20 every Wednesday afternoon with Mr. Li, who has been teaching calligraphy in our school for many years, as the tutor. During the course, students will spend most of the time practicing writing under his guidance. Anyone who is interested in calligraphy can sign up for it. Those who choose this course must get pens, brushes, ink and paper ready before class.
第二节读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）
A farmer complained about his wife’s working slowly and wasting time. However, when playing her part and doing her housework instead, he met with various diffic ulties and couldn’t do the job well.
According to the story, everyone shall do their duties, or how awful it would be! So it is necessary for us to make best use of our advantages and avoid our disadvantages.
As students, we must regard learning as our first duty. We should read widely and lay a solid foundation for further study. Of course, we should be diligent and learn from each other so as to become an independent and critical-thinking person in the future.
Indeed, everyone has her or his own part to play. Each part for us to play well will make our life or the world better and better. Just as the famous saying goes, “All for one, and one for all.”。