甘肃省武威第十八中学2019届高三英语上学期第三次月考试题.doc

1、- 1 -2018-2019 学年第一学期第三次月考试卷高三英语 考试时间为 100 分钟, 满分 120 分第卷 (共 70 分)第一节 阅读理解 (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,选出最佳选项,并用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。AThe first newspapers were written by hand and put up on walls in public place. The earliest daily newspaper was started in Rome in 59 BC. In th

2、e 700s the worlds first printed newspaper was published. Europe didnt have a regularly published newspaper until 1609, when one was started in Germany.The first regularly published newspaper in the English language was printed in Amsterdam in 1620. In 1621, an English newspaper was started in London

3、 and was published once a week. The first daily English newspaper was the Daily Courant (每日新闻). It came out in March 1702.In 1690, Benjamin Harris printed the first American newspaper in Boston. But not long after it was first published, the government stopped the paper. In 1704, John Campbell start

4、ed The Boston Newsletter (波士顿新闻通讯), the first newspaper published in the American colonies. By 1760, the colonies had more than thirty daily newspapers. There are now about 1,800 daily papers in the United States.Today, as a group, English language newspapers have the largest circulation (发行量) in th

5、e world. But the largest circulation for a newspaper is that of the Japanese newspaper Asahi Dhimbun (朝日新闻).It sells more than 11 million copies every day.1. The first daily newspaper came out in _.A. 59 BC B. 700s C. 1609 D. 16202. The first regular published newspaper in Europe was printed in _.-

6、2 -A. England B. Germany C. France D. Sweden3. The first printed newspaper in America came out in _.A. Washington B. New York C. Boston D. New Orleans4. Today there are about _ daily newspaper printed in the United States.A. 1621 B. 1704 C. 1760 D. 18005. Which is NOT true according to the passage?

7、A. The first regularly published newspaper in the English language was printed in Amsterdam.B. English language newspaper sells more than 11 million copies every day.C. Europe didnt have a regularly published newspaper in 1608.D. The first daily English newspaper came out in March 1702.BFading beaut

8、yShe is widely seen as proof that good looks can last for ever. But, at nearly 500 years of age, time is catching up with the Mona Lisa(蒙娜丽莎).The health of the famous picture, painted by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1505, is getting worse by the year, according to the Louvre Museum(卢浮宫博物馆) where it is house

9、d.“The thin, wooden panel on which the Mona Lisa is painted in oil has changed shape since experts checked it two years ago,” the museum said. Visitors have noticed changes but repairing the worlds most famous painting is not easy. Experts are not sure about the materials the Italian artist used and

10、 their current chemical state(化学状态).Nearly 6 million people go to see the Mona Lisa every year, many attracted by the mystery of her smile. “It is very interesting that when youre not looking at her, she seems to be smiling, and then you look at her and she stops,” said Professor Margaret Livingston

11、e of Harvard University. “Its because direct vision (视觉) is excellent at picking up detail, but less suited to looking at shadows. Da Vinci painted the smile in shadows.”- 3 -However, the actual history of the Mona Lisa is just as mysterious as the smile. Da Vinci himself loved it so much that he al

12、ways carried it with him, until it was eventually sold to Frances King Francis I in 1519.In 1911, the painting was stolen from the Louvre by a former employee, who took it out of the museum hidden under his coat. He said he planned to return it to Italy. The painting was sent back to France two year

13、s later.During World War II, French hid the painting in small towns to keep it out of the hands of German forces.Like many old ladies, the Mona Lisa has some interesting stories to tell.6. What does the writer mean by “time is catching up with the Mona Lisa”?A. The painting woman is not so beautiful

14、 any more.B. Ageing（成熟）is something that affects us all.C. The painting needs repairing.D. At such an old age, she is no longer popular.7. What makes the repair work difficult?A. The wooden panel is thin and old.B. No one knows exactly what materials were used to create the painting and how it might

15、 respond to treatment.C. The health of the painting is suffering.D. Experts cant agree on how to carry out repairs.8. What makes her so mysterious according to Professor Livingston?A. The materials the Italian artist used. B. The way she smiles.C. The way Da Vinci painted the smile. D. It plays a tr

16、ick upon the human eyesCThis March is a busy month in Shanghai. Theres a lot to do. Here are the highlights. Live MusicLate Night Jazz Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. Hes coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbies Heroes. Herbie is known to play well - 4 -into t

17、he early hours, so dont expect to get much sleep. This is Herbies third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.Scottish DancingTake your partners and get ready to dance till you are tired. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn.Instructors will demonstrate the

18、 dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.ExhibitionsShanghai MuseumThere are 120,000 pieces on show here. Your can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. Its always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. The

19、re are lots of mummies(木乃伊) and more gold than youve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!Dining Sushi(寿司) chef in townSushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, its become an art form .The most famous Sushi artist is Yuki Kamura .Shes also one of the few female chefs in Jap

20、an. Shell be at Sushi Scene all of this month.PLACE: The Jazz Club DATES: 1523 MarchPRICE: ￥80,120 TIME: 10:00p.m. till late!TEL: 6466-8736PLACE: Jack Steins DATES: every MondayPRICE: ￥60 including one drink TIME: 7:0010:00 p.m.TEL: 6402-1877PLACE: Shanghai Museum PRICE: ￥ 30(￥15 for students )TEL:

21、6888-6888 DATES: daily TIME: MondayFriday 9:00a.m. 5:00p.m. , Weekends 9:00a.m. 9:00p.m.- 5 -For a full listing of events, see our website.9. Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8:00p.m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?A. Live MusicLate Night Jazz B. Scottish dancingC. Exhibitions S

22、hanghai Museum D. DiningSushi chef in town10. Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?A. Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out .B. The performance given by the American jazz band wont last long .C. Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a k

23、ind of Japanese traditional food.D. It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.11. From the text we may learn that Kamura is _.A. a cook B. a waitress C. an instructor D. an artist DAs a boy, Charles Robert Darwin collected anything that caught his interest: insects,

24、 coins and interesting stones. He was not very clever, but Darwin was good at doing the things that interested him. - 6 -His father was a doctor, so Darwin was sent to Edinburgh to study medicine, and was planned to follow a medical career. But Charles found the lectures boring. Then his father sent

25、 him to Cambridge University to study to be a priest. While at Cambridge, Darwins interest in zoology and geography grew. Later he got a letter from Robert FitzRoy who was planning to make a voyage around the world on a ship, the Beagle. He wanted a naturalist to join the ship, and Darwin was recomm

26、ended(推荐). That voyage was the start of Darwins great life.As the Beagle sailed around the world, Darwin began to wonder how life had developed on earth. He began to observe everything. After he was home, he set to work, getting his collection in order. His first great work The Zoology of the Beagle

27、 was well received, but he was slow to make public his ideas on the origin of life. Later Darwin and Wallace, another naturalist who had the same opinions as Darwin, produced a paper together. Darwins great book, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection (物种起源) appeared. It attracted a

28、storm. People thought that Darwin was saying they were descended from monkeys. What a shameful idea! Although most scientists agreed that Darwin was right, the Church was still so strong that Darwin never received any honors for his work.Afterwards, he published another great work, The Descent of Ma

29、n. His health grew worse, but he still worked. “When I have to give up observation, I shall die,” he said. He was still working on 17, April, 1882. He was dead two days later.12. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Charles Darwins ideas B. Charles Darwins works C. Fathe

30、r of modern biology: Charles Darwin D. The greatest scientist: Charles Darwin13. Darwins father sent him to Edinburgh to _.A. make him like natural history B. make him become a doctor C. let him change his hobbies D. have him give up his collection14. According to the passage, Charles Darwins whole

31、life was changed by _.- 7 -A. his study at Cambridge University B. his collection of coins C. the naturalists at Cambridge D. the voyage of the Beagle15. The underlined part “they were descended from monkeys” probably means “_”.A. they gave monkeys life B. they were different from monkeys C. they we

32、re developed from monkeys D. they had to live with monkeys第二节 七选五 （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。Heart disease is the most common cause of death in the United States. Over a million people each year will have a heart attack and 25% will die before they get to the h

33、ospital or in the Emergency Department. 16 Prevention is the best way so it does not damage your heart and limit your ability to enjoy life. Simple ways might help reduce your risk:Dont smokeThis means that you should stop smoking as soon as possible if you already smoke, and if you live with a smok

34、er, you should put limits on the smoker. 17 Get moving18 Find a form of exercise you enjoy enough to want to do it regularly and stick to it. If you have health issues that limit exercise, see your doctor for suggestions and make sure you begin with a program that will not be too challenging for you

35、 to keep with it.19 Make sure you follow a heart prevention diet, even if you dont have any symptoms (症状) of heart disease. 20 You should eat a high-fiber, low-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Meats should be lean (瘦的), and fats should be limited to heart healthy fats such as ol

36、ive oil. Sugars and processed foods should be limited, and fruits and vegetables should make up a large part of your daily meals.A. Eat healthy foods - 8 -B. Manage your weight C. A heart attack is a very frightening event. D. The key is to prevent the disease before it starts. E. Its best if you ca

37、n get in 30 minutes a day of exercise. F. If you feel any of these heart attack symptoms, do not ignore. G. If you havent started smoking, be sure never to start this habit.第一节 完型填空（共 20 小题；每小题 15 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 2140 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项After the earthquake hit northeast Japan on

38、 March 11, 2011, many touching stories that I saw with my own eyes happened around me.I had to walk home since all the 21 had stopped after the quake. On my way home I 22 an old Japanese lady at the bakery shop who was giving out free bread, which made my heart 23 . A middle-aged Japanese man was ho

39、lding a sign that said, “Please use our 24 .“ He was 25 his house for people to go to the restroom.My friend wanted to 26 others. He stood in the cold with a sign “If you are okay with a motorcycle, I will 27 you to your house.“ And then I saw him take one gentleman home, all the way to faraway(遥远的)

40、 place!Then the next day I drove to 28 my car with gas. There was a 29 of gas now and many gasoline stations were either closed or had very 30 lines. I got 31 ,since I was behind 15cars. Finally, when it was my 32 , the man smiled and said, “ 33 this situation, we are only giving $ 30 worth gas per

41、person. Is that all right?“ “Of course, Im just glad that we are all able to 34 ,“ I said. His smile gave me so much 35 .I saw a man at the evacuation(疏散) center 36 when people brought food to him, It was the first time in three days that food has been brought to their center. However, after he wipe

42、d the tears, his next 37 surprised me. “I am very 38 that we are provided with food. But people in the city next to us - 9 -havent 39 any food at all. Please go to that centre as well.“ And when hearing that, I realized there is a bright future on the other side of this 40 .21. A. traffic B. rescue

43、C. communication D. businesses22. A. missed B. caught C. noticed D. heard23. A. hungry B. soft C. broken D. warm24. A. toilet B. hotel C. hospital D. house25. A. advertising B. opening C. repairing D. decorating26. A. encourage B. save C. charge D. assist27. A. drive B. follow C. lead D. send28. A.

44、start B. fill C .check D. wash29. A. plenty B. lack C. variety D. diversity30. A. direct B. straight C. long D. short31. A. worried B. lucky C. excited D. annoyed32. A. time B. turn C. duty D. decision33. A. Apart from B. Together with C. Because of D. Instead of34. A. share B. offer C. tolerate D.

45、transform35. A. comfort B. pleasure C. trouble D. entertainment36. A. waiting B. grabbing C. sleeping D. crying37. A. promises B. roles C. actions D. words38. A. upset B. grateful C. surprised D. proud39. A. bought B. supplied C. prepared D. received- 10 -40. A. city B. center C. lesson D. disaster第

46、卷 (共 50 分)第一节 语法填空（共 10 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Once there lived a rich man 41 wanted to do something for the people of his town. 42 first he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help.In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed 43 very large stone.

47、 Then he 44 (hide ) behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow.“Who put this stone in the centre of the road?” said the old man, but he did not try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and continued on his way. 45 man came along and did

48、 the same thing; then another came ,and another. All of them complained about the stone but not tried to remove 46 . Late in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone, 47 (say) to himself: “The night 48 (be) very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.” Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his 49 (strong) to move it.