广东省佛山市顺德区李兆基中学2019届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题.doc

1、1李兆基中学 2019 届高三第二次月考英语试题（考试时间：120 分钟 试卷满分：120 分）第一部分阅读理解共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；毎小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AHead to one of these festivals and youll find critically praised bands, first-rate literature and peaceful settings for enjoying fresh juice as the sun goes downPrima

2、vera Sound, Barcelona, SpainMay 31-june 4Primavera has become the go-to festival for those who love good tunes, but cant bear the thought of a weekend s campingBands play at the Pare del Forum, with party goers either staying in hotels or rented apartments. This years artists include Wild Beasts Bro

3、ken Social Scene and JapandroidsMelt. Grafenhainichen, GermanyJuly 14-16Melt s reputation as Europe s biggest party festival has been assured for yearsTechno and house DJS provide lots of entertainment, fitting perfectly with the attractive setting in an industrial museum between Leipzig and Berlin.

4、Bigger names include, too, such as the talented Warpaint and the sleepy beats of BonoboRoskilde, DenmarkJune 24-july 1One of Europes biggest festivals, Roskilde is centuries-long in music historyBig acts like Foo Fighters and The Weekend provide the main draw.2Its in the outer fields where things ge

5、t interesting, with street art in Graffiti City and the Ghettoblaster for some hardcore party action.Port Eliot, Cornwall, UKJuly 27-30Set in the grounds of a beautiful stately home in St Germans, Cornwall, Port Eliot is unlike any other festivals. Festival goers can explore the rooms of the attract

6、ive house, go wild swimming in the river and take part in workshops on everything from cheese-making to food-searching. Or they can simply spend time listening to the best alternative music out there. This is a relaxing festival for modern life1. In which country can people see Wild Beasts on June 2

7、A. Spain B. Germany, C. Denmark. D. The UK2. Which festival has a history of over 100 years according to the text?A Primavera Sound. B. Melt. C. Roskilde D. Port Eliot3. What is special about Port Eliot?A. It gives party goers chances to play musicB. It provides rooms for party goers to live inC. I

8、t provides party goers with hands-on experiencesD Its host city is located between the river and the seaBAll too often, when children are diagnosed with a disability or serious illness, their world is filled with appointments and disappointments. They might face lengthy hospital stays and painfultre

9、atments, not to mention missed opportunities to be a kid.Madison Steiner-nicknamed “Peach” is making a difference in these childrens lives by giving them the gift of recognizing their individuality that shines through their health conditions.In 2011, she decided to put her caring on canvas (帆布)-but

10、instead of turning to a traditional art medium, she started painting custom sneakers for children living with serious health conditions.3As her giving gained strength, Steiner founded a nonprofit organization, Peachs Neet Feet, based in her home state of New Mexico. Today, with the help of dozens of

11、 artists across the US, Peachs Neet Feet provides 50 pairs of shoes to children each month. Each pair is customized for a specific childs interests and courageous fight. The organization coordinates(协调) donations with more than 20 hospitals and other nonprofit ones nationwide.Since 2011, Peachs Neet

12、 Feet has donated more than 3,000 pairs shoes and helped 4,000 families with other services, including care packages for children (with toys and art supplies), necessities for families facing lengthy hospital stays “Peach Parties” and other events to raise funds and community awareness, and a suppor

13、t network for children and familiesIn 2012. Steiner s work was honored as the winner of the Random Acts of Kindness Foundations Extreme Kindness Challenge, which gave Peachs Neet Feet the opportunity to work with Storytellers for Good to produce a video about the shoes impact. Steiner was a guest sp

14、eaker at the Chopra Foundation Sages and Scientists Symposium 2013, and Peach s Neet Feet received the Sheckler Foundation s “Be The Change” award in May 2014. In September 2014, she spoke at the 5th annual TED I wanted to see firsthand if it would change my outlook. Then, a stream of terrible thing

15、s happened-it felt like every night on the news there was another tragedy, and it felt like the whole world was going to ruin. Putting aside a few minutes a day to think about all the awesome things in my life felt both unimportant and disrespectful. But I sat down and tried it. While I wouldn t go

16、as far as a journal, I did try to spend a few minutes each day feeling thankful.And something clicked. Allowing myself small moments of gratitude didnt feel as tired as I thought it would, it felt uplifting, even restorative. I realized that gratitude as a goal still makes mechange. Appreciating wha

17、t we have can help us understand what other people are, both far away and closer to home.58. Why does the author mention the story of his stepchildren?A. To introduce the topic of the text B. To express they are specially naughtyC. To show how fair he is to them D. To present the benefits of practic

18、ing gratitude9. What was the author s attitude to practising gratitude in daily life in the beginning?A. Supportive, B. Disapproving. C. Ambiguous. D. Relaxed10. How did the author feel when actually practising gratitude earlier this year?A. Spiritless. B. Respectful. C. Amused. D. Proud11. What doe

19、s the author mean by saying w And something clicked“ in the last paragraph?A. The changes happened to him. B. The living conditions got worse.C. Small moments were valuable D. The help was timely and importantDThe effect on happiness of exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a gas mostly produced in di

20、esel fumes（柴油机， is comparable to the effect from losing a job, ending a relationship or the death of a partner, research suggestsThe study found a “significant and negative association” between life satisfaction and levels of the pollutant, which causes lung problems. Sarah J Knight and Peter Howley

21、 of York University took life satisfaction data from the British Household Panel Survey and UK Household Longitudinal Survey and compared it with detailed air quality records from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsGiven that far more people are exposed to NO, than suffer unemploy

22、ment or end a relationship, Knight and Howley suggest that the benefits to society from reducing such emissions (排放） would be substantiveThe highest levels of NO2 occur in London, with the lowest levels in parts of south-west England. The capital has the honour of being home to the worst 6NO2. hotsp

23、ot in Europe: Marylebone Road, which recorded the highest annual mean levels of the pollutant, more than double the legal EU limitPollution from nitrogen oxides (NO)is responsible for tens of the thousands of premature deaths（过早死） across Europe， with the UK suffering a particularly high toll. Much o

24、f the pollution is produced by diesel cars, which emit about six times more than allowed in the officiallab-based tests.The European Environment Agency said the UK had 11,940 premature deaths in 2013 from NO, The number was down from 14. 100 in the previous year, but was still the second worst in Eu

25、rope after Italy.12. Which can replace the underlined word substantive“ in paragraph 3?A. terrible B. real C. normal D. special13. Which of the following areas was worst polluted by NO2?A. Southwest England B. Southeast England.C. Marylebone Road D. The rural area near London14.How many premature de

26、aths were caused by nitrogen dioxide in the UK in 2012?A.11,940. B.14,100. C.15,100. D.19,14015. What can be the best title for the text?A. How to deal with air pollution efficiently.B. The biggest killer of man nowadays-air pollutionC. Diesel fumes should be responsible for air pollution.D. Air pol

27、lution from NO2/ NO is as bad for happiness as partners death第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Many of us deal with mental health challenges on a daily basis. Being fed a steady diet of destructive world events only serves to make that harder, So Ive decided to share

28、 a few strategies to avoid being completely broken down by the newsfeed right now. 16 7Youll find it easier to make this mental mindshift if you make a conscious effort to boost your level of positive emotion by doing things you enjoy and spending time with people you love. Positive emotions leave t

29、he door open to possibility while negative emotions keep the door shut.Recognize that there s a difference between being absorbed and being informed.Sure, you want to be aware of whats happening in the world, but that doesnt mean that you have to be absorbed into your Twitter or Facebook And aim for

30、 a balanced media diet. 17 .Move toward the good, tooLook for opportunities to take action.-18 .But by carrying through on sort of positive action, however small (writing a letter, making a donation, attending a face-to-face get-together in your town), you ll feel good. And that will help to stop wh

31、at can otherwise quickly change into negative feelings of anxiety andsadness. 19 Reach out-don t break down inward.Connect with other caring citizens who share your concern about what s happening in our country and our world. Talk to other people you know who may be going through an especially diffi

32、cult time right now. 20 .Finally, reach out for other types of support if you feel likeyou re really struggling.A. Say no sometimesB. Hold your sense of optimismC. It doesnt have to be something hugeD. Don t just focus on the really bad newsE. Doing good deeds can also relax social anxietyF. Feeling

33、 powerless fuels anxiety,; taking action brings it downG. Let them know that you will be there to support them and that you care第二部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 15 分，满分 30 分）8阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Last week, we went to the park again. My little five-year-old daughter R

34、uthie seemed _21 standing at the base of the huge rock climbing wall. On our first visit, Ruthie had 22 me to let her try climbing the wall, but I had 23 her, afraid that she was 24 However, this time the tiny girl made it to the top, while kids twice her size 25 about halfway up. When she touched t

35、he 26 again, I asked, “ How do you do that?“ I just do it, “she said with a shrug (耸肩), and started on her second pass. Seemingly, if I learnt the 27 ,I could climb the wall myself. 28 I doubted if I could even do it, with a little 29 , I entered the arena（竟技场）As I began my30 ， I was excited by my o

36、wn 31 for trying something so difficult. Then, only ten feet up, my 32 and toes started to tire, and there was 33 no place to rest My 34 disappeared with the apprehension that I was going to 35 and fall.36 will lock up our muscles and minds To perform, we have to stay loose， “ Just do it”，I37 myself

37、climbing bravely. One. Two, Three, I was at the top. I did it!That day on the rock wall 38 me for my life. Whenever 39 envelop me in icy anxiety, I continue moving by 40 to myself the secret of doing something hard and scary: Just do it.21. A, stronger B. smaller C. taller D. weaker22.Aordered B. e

38、ncouraged C. begged D. advised23.Adoubted B. denied C, confirmed D. persuaded24.A. undersized B, overweight C. frightened D. dangerous25.A. broke down B. calmed down C. set off D. moved on26.A.sky B. audience C. wall D. ground27.A. truth B. idea C. method D, secret28.A. Because B. When C. Although D

39、 Why29.A. love B. hesitation C. care D. delay930. A. climb B, travel C. lesson D. competition31.A. happiness B. bravery C, strength D, innocence32.A. brain B. eyes C. fingers D, mind33. A. gradually B. frequently C. hardly D. absolutely34.A.disappointment B. excitement C. satisfaction D. confusion3

40、5.A.slip B. succeed C, regret D. escape36.A. Fear B. Pain C. Shame D. Failure37.A. warned B, criticized C. reminded D. praised38.A. discouraged B. beat C. instructed D. promised39. A. confidence B, possibilities C. achievement D. difficulties40.A. responding B, objecting C. complaining D. whispering

41、第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 15 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。While out hunting for ducks near Perry Lake, Kansas, Jake Atkins and his friend accidentally got trapped in sinking mud, 41 they unknowingly walked right into.We were walking side-by-side 42 suddenly we both sank to knee depth in the mud

42、 and we tried to struggle ourselves out but it ended up 43 (be) waist deep, Atkins said. They realized that if they struggled any more, they would only sink 44 (far), so Atkins called 9l1 and they tried to stay as still as possible until help arrived.Atkins dog, Otis, waited 45 the nearby bushes une

43、asily. But the firefighters failed to save his 46 (own) because if they 47 (walk) onto the mud, they would have sunk, too. So there was no way for them to get the rope to the 48 (stick) men. Then, Otis jumped up to take action. Hopefully, Atkins told them just to tie the rope onto Otis when those fi

44、refighters had to get out of the bushes. Otis 49 (brave)walked out onto the sinking mud three times 50 (rescue) the men. By the final trip, Otis was crying from tiredness but refused to rest until Atkins was safe. “He followed me as they were pulling me.” Atkins said.10第三部分写作共两节，满分 35 分）第一节短文改错（共 10

45、 小题：每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）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：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词2只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。My mother is always busy doing her housework every day. Yesterday morning I was det

46、ermined to giving her a hand and do some washing. After picking out one of my shirt and a coat, I washed and then hung it out. It was when I brought them in at the dusk that I found something terribly had happened. All of them looked different from that they had been before Mom explained to me that

47、the shirt should washed in warm water or that the coat needed to be dry-cleaned only. I will wash them as the directions said on the label next time.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是李华，想要邀请外籍老师 Jim 参加学校课外活动一京剧脸谱艺术展。请你给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：1活动的时间和地点；2活动内容（看展出；画脸谱 ）注意：1词数 120 左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数参考词汇：京剧脸谱 Peking Opera facial makeup unDear Jim,_11_Yours sincerely,Li Hua12