2019-2020学年兰州市第四中学高三英语月考试卷及答案

2019-2020学年兰州市第四中学高三英语月考试卷及答案
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
Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places.
★Visit art museums.They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children's favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts.
★Head to a natural history museum.This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
★Go to a Youtheater.Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors.
Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts Puppet(木偶)making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
★Tryhands-on science.Visit one of the many hands-on science museums aroundthe country.
These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
1.If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit _____.
A.a Youtheater
B.an art museum
C.a hands-on science museum
D.a natural history museum
2.What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?
A.Science games designed by kids.
B.Learning science by doing things.
C.A show of kids' science work.
D.Reading science books.
3.Where does this text probably come from?
A.A museum guide.
B.A tourist map.
C.A science textbook.
D.A news report.
B
Six Neanderthals who lived in what is now France were eaten by their fellow Neanderthals some 100,000
years ago, according to fearful evidence of the cannibalistic (食人的) event discovered by scientists in a cave in the 1990s. Now, researchersmay have figured out why the Neanderthals, including two children, became victims of cannibalism: Global warming.
While previous studies have examined Neanderthal remains to find proof of cannibalistic behavior, this is the first study to offer clues as to what may have led Neanderthals to become cannibals. Scientists found that rapid changes in local ecosystems as the planet warmed may have wiped out the animal species that Neanderthals ate, forcing them to look elsewhere to fill their stomachs.
The researchers examined a layer of sediment (沉积物) in a cave known as Baume Moula-Guercy, in southeastern France. In that layer, charcoal (碳) and animal bones were so well-preserved that scientists could reconstruct an environmental picture representing 120,000 to 130,000 years ago. They discovered that the climate in the area was likely even warmer than it is today, and that the change from a cold, dry climate to a warmer one happened quickly. “Maybe within a few generations”, study co-author Emmanuel said. As the animals that once populated the landscape disappeared, some Neanderthals ate what they could find — their neighbors.
Cannibalism is by no means unique to Neanderthals, and has been practiced by humans and their s “from the early Palaeolithic to theBronze Age and beyond,” the study authors reported. The behavior adopted by the starving Neanderthals in the Baume Moula-Guercy should therefore not be viewed as “a mark of bestiality (兽性) or sub-humanity”, but as an emergency adaptation to a period of severe environmental stress, according to the study.
4. What does the study mainly focus on?
A. The social behavior of Neanderthals.
B. The reason for cannibalism among Neanderthals.
C. The climate change in southeasternFrance.
D. The influence of global warming on ancient animals.
5. What can possibly be used to describe the climate in southeasternFrance120,000 to 130,000 years ago?
A. It was no warmer than it is today.
B. It was first warm while later cold and dry.
C. Its change was mild and went through quite a long process.
D. Its change is a chief factor contributing to cannibalism.
6. Which of the following might the study authors agree with?
A. Neanderthals’ cannibalism showed their bestiality.
B. Cannibalism was actually a measure the Neanderthals had to adopt to survive.
C. Neanderthals’ cannibalism guaranteed their rule over other tribes.
D. Only Neanderthals were found to have cannibalism in human history.
7. Where can you most possibly find this passage?
A. In a science journal.
B. In a travel brochure.
C. In a history book.
D. In a geography book.
C
One day about eight years ago in the departure lounge (休息室) of a flight from New York's LaGuardia airport to O'Hare in Chicago, I found a young boy in tears and his mother at his side also appeared upset, I walked to them and invited them to our VIP lounge.
As it turned out, the boy, Miles and his mom were returning to their home in Kansas City. Miles has had some health problems. Though he had received more than thirty operations in a Jewish Hospital in New York, he would be back for more.
Miles enjoyed spending his time in our VIP lounge looking at the entire wall filled with the pictures of many celebrities (名人) who often came to our office. We soon added Miles' picture to the wall among those celebrities.
Among the celebrities, Miles like the country singer Garth Brooks best. Miles would just sit and stare at Garth's picture,
Oneday, Mr. Brooks was waiting in the lounge for his flight. As he looked at the collection of photographs, Garth asked about the youngster with the big smile. We told him about Miles. We also told him how much Miles loved and respected (尊重) him. He nodded and left.
About six months later, Garth was going to be performing in Kansas City and he asked our workers to help him get in touch with the family. He wanted Miles to be his guest. That evening, not only did Miles sit in the front row, but he and Garth also had a private meeting after the performance.
Although Miles would receive many more treatments after that special evening, his smile greeted us with every following visit. The face of a sick boy was changed by the joy of a stranger.
8. What does the author probably do?
A. A worker at an airport.
B. A killed photographer.
C. A country music singer.
D. A doctor in a Jewish hospital.
9. What did Miles enjoy doing in the VIP lounge?
A. Interviewing celebrities he saw there.
B. Seeing pictures of celebrities on the wall.
C. Drawing pictures of the celebrities there.
D. Singing together with his favorite singer.
10. Which words can best describe Garth Brooks?
A. Determined and generous.
B. Proud and selfish.
C. Kind and helpful.
D. Powerful and rich.
11. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Importance of Good Service
B. Kindness from Strangers
C. A Serious Health Problem
D. A Helpless Mother
D
Every day in the United States animals are beaten, ignored, or forced to struggle for survival. Left in poor conditions with no food or water, they have little hope as they live out their days without the mercy they deserve. Some are found and rescued, given the chance to experience how great life and humans can be; others aren't so lucky. To grow as a nation, we must fight for these abused(受虐待的) animals’ rights and seriously punish heartless owners.
One of the first steps in protecting animals and creating effective cruelty laws is to know what animal cruelty actually is. There are two categories: passive cruelty and active cruelty. The first involves acts of omission, meaning the abuse happens as a result of ignorance or lack of action. Passive cruelty might seem less serious, but that is not the case; it can lead to terrible pain and suffering, and finally death. Examples include starvation, inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions, and the failure to get medical care. Passive cruelty is sometimes due to the owner's ignorance, so many animal control officers will first try to educate ignorant owners on how to properly care for animals before giving them a citation(传票) or putting them in prison.
Active cruelty, on the other hand, is more well-known and disturbing. Sometimes referred to as non-accidental injury, this type of abuse involves purposeful harm on an animal in order to feel more powerful or gain control. Active cruelty against animals should be taken very seriously, since it can be a sign that a person has serious psychological issues and may commit more acts of violence---possibly against humans.
It is hard to tell just what drives people to harm innocent animals. Most animal abusers find some sort of achievement or power in torturing a victim that they know can't fight back. While not all animal abusers become serial killers, it is important to take every case seriously.
As a nation we need to make it our right to come together and ensure the safety of our beloved pets. As
Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
12. What is the first step to do with the passive cruelty abusers?
A. To throw them into prison.
B. To bring the case to the court.
C. To teach them how to treat animals.
D. To give them a strong warning.
13. We can learn from Para.3 that active cruelty ______.
A. is actually a sign of power or control
B. has been taken seriously in the nation
C. may lead to serious psychological problems
D. may cause acts of violence against humans
14. What is the author’s attitude towards animal cruelty?
A. Uncertain.
B. Doubtful.
C. Concerned.
D. Pessimistic.
15. The author wrote this passage to ______.
A. warn those heartless pet owners
B. tell people the harm of animal cruelty
C. explain the reasons why people harm animals
D. call on people to fight for the abused animals
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Retirement, if you plan well, is filled with leisure time to do what you want when you want. That is why we call retirement the Golden Years. Retirees with grandchildren have the leisure to see them whenever they want.___16___
Early in the pandemic (流行病)，health experts warned older adults to limit contact with children. No matter how much you love them, children are known for spreading germs. And older adults are at higher risk of dying from CO VID-19. But now, as the pandemic continues, the situation is changing again for some retired people. Because of the pandemic, most grandparents are involved in the family's childcare.___17___They check schoolwork, control study time, and create educational games.
Why? For many families, school is also childcare for working parents.___18___So education is happening online and in the home.___19___More grandparents are now being asked to not only watch their grandchildren
but also supervise (监督)their online learning.
Mary Hill and her husband Bill have to care for their grandson Will five days a week and supervise his distance learning. Mary says she and her husband are much busier than they were before the pandemic.
___20___Grandparents are often accused of spoiling grandchildren - letting them eat lots of sweets and play all the time. For Mary, becoming a rule enforcer instead of just a fun grandmother for Will has been the hardest part.
A. But most schools remain closed.
B. However, that changed with the coronavirus pandemic.
C. As a result, many families are struggling to find childcare.
D. It is not easy for old adults to get along with their grandchildren.
E. Besides being much busier, grandparents face another difficult problem.
F. In theUnited States, some grandparents are adding new work in their Golden Years.
G. Children experts say grandparents and their grandchildren should hang out together regularly.
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 love traveling and when I am tired with work, I will choose to travel to make myself relaxed. Three years ago, I was rather busy with my business and under a lot of___21___, so I went toAtlantafor a holiday. I just wanted to get away and___22___for a while.
One morning when I was walking around inAtlanta, a(n)___23___suddenly came to me. “Why don't I go to the GreekislandofSantoriniwhich I have long wished to pay a visit to?” Therefore, the idea of a two-week European___24___alone was born.
I was confident that I was brave enough to have driven___25___across theUSbefore, but traveling to other___26___whose languages aren't the same as mine___27___me. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to___28___with people there.
But I soon___29___that if 1 wanted to follow my dreams, I had to___30___out of my comfort area. If I let___31___take control of me, I'd get nowhere.
Immediately, I began making plans for my vacation. As 1___32___for more places to visit on my trip, I found Mykonos, another island inGreece, which I___33___just as much as I liked Santorini. When I arrived in___34___two days later, it was like I was in a dream. What I appreciated best was the bus ride toVenice. As I rode the bus and enjoyed every new thing I saw, I was completely___35___from the pressure of my work.
How___36___it was to see people riding their bikes to the___37___they would like to go to!
It's such a wonderful experience that 1 won't forget it forever. Some people might say, "It's not a big___38___: it's justVenice. Thousands of people go there every day,“ But it was more than that to me. It was about having a___39___and when it was time for it to come true, don't be afraid to let it___40___.
21. A. joy B. loss C. pressure D. pain
22. A. sleep B. relax C. work D. wait
23. A. invitation B. incident C. stranger D. idea
24. A. stay B. research C. study D. vacation
25. A. fast B. alone C. entirely D. together
26. A. cities B. parks C. countries D. companies
27. A. attracted B. interested C. surprised D. frightened
28. A. agree B. play C. communicate D. travel
29. A. selected B. responded C. realized D. suggested
30. A. look B. step C. make D. watch
31. A. fear B. pride C. anger D. courage
32. A. searched B. provided C. asked D. cared
33. A. hated B. questioned C. doubted D. liked
34. A. Asia B. Europe C. America D.Africa
35. A. absent B. free C. different D. tired
36. A. nice B. generous C. hard D. painful
37. A. castles B. places C. situation D. homeland
38. A. deal B. reality C. order D. event
39. A. business B. dream C. future D. play
40. A. explore B. decrease C. go D. disappear
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
Chang’e 5, the next mission in China’s lunar exploration program, will demonstrate and test the country’s technological and engineering___41.___(capable) in space, according to a key figure in the project.
Yu Dengyun, deputy chief designer of China’s lunar(月球的) exploration program,___42.___(say) on Sunday that Chang’e 5 will be launched by a Long March 5 heavy-lift crrier rocket at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in
Hainan province by the end of 2020. The robotic probe(航天器) has four components—an orbiter, lander, ascender(上升器) and re-entry module. After the probe reaches lunar orbit, the components will be separated___43.___two parts, with the orbiter and re-entry module___44.___(remain) in orbit while the lander and ascender fall to the lunar surface. The lander and ascender will make a soft landing and then get to work on tasks such as using a drill___45.___(collect) underground rocks and a mechanical arm to gather lunar soil. After the surface operations arecompleted, the ascender’s rocket will lift it to lunar orbit to dock (对接) with the re-entry module. It will transfer lunar samples to the module,___46.___will carry them back to Earth. Considering these___47.___(high) sophisticated (复杂的) operations, Chang’e 5 will be___48.___(diffculty) and challenging than previous Chinese lunar expeditions, Yu said.
“First of all, its most important task will be cllecting lunar samples. The environment on the lunar surface, like the gravity there, is very different from___49.___on Earth. So we must ensure that our technologies are functional and reliable during____50.____collection and packing processes,” the designer explained.
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.假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。

文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。

错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

多改或不按格式要求改不得分。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（★,）并在其下面写出该词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

How are you? As a exchange student, I’m writing to tell you I’d prefer to move into a single room in next term.
I find it inconvenient to share a room with other. My roommate often held parties at night, made much noise. Besides, his friends are always visiting him, which disturbs me a lot. So I hope to draw you attention to this problem. If you think in my position, I’m sure you would agree that the most perfectly solution is to get a room of my own. In addition, I hope its location is so near to the school campus as possible. I would appreciate if you could do me the favor.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter发邮件告诉你他的家乡刚刚发生一场地震。

这场地震不仅造成了很大的损失，也给Peter留下了心理阴影。

请根据以下要点，写一封信安慰他。

内容包括：
1.写信的目的；
2.提出具体的建议；
3.你的愿望。

注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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参考答案
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. A 9. B 10. C 11. B
12. C 13. D 14. C 15. D
16. B 17. F 18. A 19. C 20. E
21. C 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. C 29. C 30. B 31. A 32.
A 33. D 34.
B 35. B 36. A 37. B 38. A 39. B 40. C
41. capabilities
42. said 43. into
44. remaining
45. to collect
46. which 47. highly
48. more difficult
49. that 50. the
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(2).去掉in
(3). other →others
(4). held → holds
(5). made → making
(6). you → your
(7).would → will
(8). perfectly → perfect
(9). so → as
(10). if前加it
52.略。