高三上学期英语第二次月考试卷真题

高三上学期英语第二次月考试卷

一、完形填空

1. 完形填空

Dante Gabriel Rossetti was a famous 19th-century poet and artist.One day,he was1by an elderly man.The old fellow had some sketches and drawings that he wanted Rossetti to look at and tell him if they were any good,2if they at least showed3talent.

Rossetti examined them carefully.After the first few, he knew that they were4,showing not the least5of artistic talent.But Rossetti was a kind man,and he told the elderly man as6as possible that the pictures were without much7and showed little talent.He was sorry,but he could not 8to the man.The visitor was9,but seemed to10Rossetti’s judgment.

He then11for taking up Rossetti’s time,but12to ask whether he would just look at a few more drawings—these done by a young art student.Rossetti looked over the second batch of sketches and immediately became 13over the talent they14.“These,”he said,“oh,these are good.This young student has great talent.He should be given every help and encouragement in his15as an artist.He has a great future if he will work hard and16it.”

Rossetti could see that the old fellow was deeply17.“Who is this fine young artist?”he asked.“Your son?” “No,”said the old man18“It is me—40 years ago.If only I had heard your19then!For you see,I got

discouraged and gave up—too20”

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2. 阅读理解

First opened to the public in 1976,the California State Railroad Museum is one of Sacramento’s largest and most popular visitor destinations.Over 500,000 people visit the museum every year,with guests traveling from throughout the world to experience this world-famous place.

The museum consists of six original buildings.The main exhibit building,the Railroad History Museum,totals 100,000 square pleted at a cost of US $16.1 million,it opened in May 1981.

Hours: The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. From May 28 to