甘肃省张掖二中2019届高三英语上学期8月月考试题2019010302102.doc

1、1张掖二中 20182019 学年度第一学期月考试卷（8 月）高三英语本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题 70 分）和第 II 卷（非选择题 50 分）两部分，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：每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Five Best Countries TO Move To For RetirementRetiring in a different country is gaming popularity. Below are fiv

2、e of the best countries to seek retirement.Costa RicaMild climate, breathtaking landscapes and beaches draw retirees(退休人员)to Costa Rica. The country readily welcomes immigrants and offers a simple residency process. With a monthly income of at least $ 1,000 per month from Social Security or a simila

3、r source, people enjoy a high standard of living at a much lower cost than the U. S.MalaysiaRetirees who choose to make Malaysia home will appreciate its rich culture and attractive scenery. Moreover, the country offers modern facilities at modest prices. Immigrants enjoy convenience and comfort in

4、their daily life. You will find low-cost rental units, delicious street food, and various shopping malls.MexicoBecause its close to the U.S., Mexico draws more than a million American retirees to its borders. Increasing immigrant communities enjoy seaside living and conversations with friendly. Engl

5、ish speaking locals. Plus, legal residents over the age of 60 receive airline, grocery, and restaurant discounts.PanamaGentle ocean wind takes the heat out of hot year-round temperatures, which has been the chief attraction to foreign retirees. Beautiful beaches and a booming economy also attract re

6、tirees to Panama. An income of $2,000 per month 2covers modest living costs. Furthermore, the country offers discounts to retirees with a special visa.EcuadorLazy coastal towns, sun-shining hot spots, and nature-filled views wait for immigrants seeking a carefree lifestyle. Public transportation cos

7、ts in Ecuador make owning a vehicle unnecessary. A bus ride only costs 25 cents and taxi rides will run about $3.1. What do Costa Rica and Malaysia have in common?A. Convenient shopping B. Simple immigration proceduresC. Various cultural activities D. Relatively low living cost2. Which countrys loca

8、tion specially attracts retirees from the U. S.?A. Malaysias B .Mexicos C. Panamas D. Ecuadors 3. What is the main reason for retirees to choose Panama?A. Beautiful beaches B.A pleasant climateC. A booming economy D. Discounts for retireesBSummertime has always been my absolute favorite time of the

9、year. When I was in school, I just lived for the long summer holidays when I could play with my friend and my sister all day at our ease. Everyone has different associations of summer. For some, they think of the smell of freshly cut grass, for others its lying on a beach reading a book and for some

10、 it might be the taste of lemonade or ice cream. I am so happy to be spending this summer with my family and childhood friends here in the Highlands of Scotland after a year away in France.One of my favorite things to do in summer is go to see the Highland. These events happen all across the Highlan

11、ds and Islands of Scotland over the summer and are a great chance for friends and family to get together and support the local community. A Highland Games event is a big gathering with food stalls(小摊), fair games for children and sports and athleties competitions. Many of the sports are very specifi

12、c to Scottish tradition such as “tossing caber“. This 3is a competition in which the competitors attempt to lift a full-length tree log and to toss it up in the air. The oldest Highland Games of Scotland date back, to AD 1344 and they are now an iconic part of the Scottish summer.Summer just would n

13、ot be complete for me without my favorite fruit-strawberries Here in the Highlands, strawberries are grown as one of our best-sellers over the summer months and one thing I love to do on a warm summer afternoon is to pick some strawberries to eat, with cream at the end of the day. If you come here,

14、I think you will fall in love with them4. Why did the author treasured summertime as a child?A It was along hot holiday for him. B. He could see his brother every dayC. It was the best time to live a life D. He was able to feel quite relaxed. 5. What can we learn according to the first paragraph?A.

15、The author spent one year out of his country B. The author was born and raised in France. C. The author moved to Scotland with his family D. The author devoted much time to reading books.6. What will you see at a Highland Games event?A. People giving a hand to those in need B. Some extreme sports co

16、mpetitions.C. A cultural display of Scottish tradition D. Kinds of delicious food and happy children7. Why does the author refer to strawberries?A. To prove Highlands is best for summer B. To show he only takes interest in this fruit. C. To attract readers to buy strawberries D. To suggest strawberr

17、ies are the best for you. .CStudents should be able to show what they know. Many folks take this as a self-evident truth. But I think it demands closer examination.Possessing a skill or piece of knowledge is not the same thing as being able to show it. This is why many smart young people hate school

18、. Understanding, 4figuring out, and getting a handle on a piece of knowledge are really exciting, but having to prove to somebody else that you understand is a big fat pain in the neck.Finding proof of student learning is a huge part of the teachers job, and whether it is done poorly or not makes al

19、l the difference in that teachers effectiveness. There is a huge difference between “How do I figure out if this student understands“ and “How do I make this student prove to me he gets it.“ The first is a valuable approach; the second is the first step on the road toward wasting everybodys time.And

20、 theres the problem. If we start with the assumption that a student who knows must be able to show his knowledge to our satisfaction, we will be traveling down the wrong road. The more we demand that students prove to us that they know the stuff, the more we will design artificial tasks that demand

21、a set of skills and knowledge entirely different from the skills and knowledge we really want to measure. As a classroom teacher, I have to remember that the burden is on me to find a way to see what my students know; the burden is not on them to put on whatever trained monkey show I design for my o

22、wn ease and convenience. It may not be the worst thing ever to say “Students should be able to show what they know.“ But I think its far more useful to say, “Teachers should be able to discover what students know”.8. What does the underlined phrase in the second paragraph mean?A. Very dangerous. B.

23、Very difficult. C. Very annoying. D Vary frequent.9. According to the third paragraph, a teacher should have the ability to_A. discover whether his students know B. avoid wasting the precious time in classC. apply various approaches while teaching D. give students the chance to prove themselves10. W

24、hat does the author think of the artificial tasks designed to test students learning?A. They should be limited in number. B. They are a huge burden on teachers5C. They should mainly focus on effectiveness. D. They slide away from their original purpose11. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Stud

25、ents should be able to show what they know.B. There are many ways to find proof of student leaning.C. Teachers should be able to discover what students knowD. There should be better understanding between teachers and studentDA new keyboard can tell whether you are its owner. The keyboard records inf

26、ormation about the typing pattern and sends it to a computer program. The program then checks to see if the pattern matches the night user. If not, an alarm sounds, and the computer locks the typist out. It locks out anyone else, even if the person knows password. Whats more, this device needs no ba

27、tteries. It harvests all the energy it needs from the action of your typing. Besides, the keyboard is also self-cleaning and the keys are free of damage from water, oil and dirt.The keys of the new keyboard are made of the same inexpensive plastic that might be found on any other standard keyboard.

28、But instead of being smooth, the keys have millions of tiny plastic nanowires(纳米线 ) on their surface area to every key, increasing the effective contact area between the plastics and fingers. This ensures that theres enough power to run the keyboard as someone types.Liming Dai, a scientist, did not

29、work on the new keyboard, but he thinks the design could be important in getting better performance from a variety of devices. “It could also be applied to a touch screen, for instance, “Dai says. “Then smart phones and notepads could harvest energy from the action of someone typing or drawing.”“Fut

30、ure work might make the keyboard even more useful, “Dai adds. “A later design might build tiny capacitors (电容器)onto the nanowires, “ he suggests Capacitors are little deices that temporarily store electric charges. Those might then LEDS to light a Keyboard in the dark.Zhonglin Wang is a co-designer

31、of the new keyboard. His team has built a working model of the keyboard. “If a company decides to fund(投资) its production, this keyboard could be in stores in as little as two years, “says 6Wang.12. How does the new keyboard tell whether you are its owner?A. By sending alarms to a computer program B

32、. By matching the typing pattern to the right user C. By checking the right users passwords. D. By recording information about the typing pattern13. Why are there many nanowires on the surface of the keys?A. To increase the effective contact area B. To improve the speed of typingC. To help produce p

33、ower D. To make the keys smooth. 14. whats Dais attitude to the new keyboard?A Unconcerned. B. Positive. C. Doubtful. D Critical15. What is the best title for the text?A. A New Keyboard Made of Nanowires B. A New Keyboard Entirely Owned by youC. A New keyboards Future D Anew Keyboard Powered by Typi

34、ng第二节(共 5 个小题；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。Here are some easy steps to create better habits that will surely improve your mental health.Get enough sleep. Keeping a consistent sleep schedule will ensure that your body and mind will function properly. Experts recommend that

35、 each person should sleep for at least 6.5 to 8 hours a night. _16 _When you restart, it refreshes everything and helps your machine function faster and better.DO some exercise. You should know that regular exercise is necessary for a healthy body and soul. Some workout motivation tips from experts

36、are that you should determine, what exercises interest you and work your way up from there. Still no idea how to start?Mind what you eat._18_You know your body and you also know potato chips have done nothing except make you feel sluggish and guilty. DO your heart and waistline a favor by feeding yo

37、ur body healthy thing like lean protein, 7whole grains and fiber._19 _Use journaling as a way to release(释放)tension you may be holding in. You can also use it as a way to organize your thoughts, transfer the chaos from head to paper. You dont necessarily have to write for an audience. In fact, writi

38、ng for yourself can be regarded as self-treatment and help you become more aware of yourself and your own thoughts.Explore the world. You dont need your passport for this one. _20_ No matter how old you are, there are many things in this life that you have yet to experience. Get out of your comfort

39、zone and see what the world has to offer you. You may actually be pleasantly surprised to try things you have never done before and bow enjoyable they are.A. Start writing.B. Balance yourself.C. Put down the hamburger and accept whole grains!D. Hire a personal trainer to help you get off your sofaE.

40、 Think of your body as a computer that needs some rebooting(重启)F. Go out to new restaurants or hiking trails to expand your experiences.G. Even if you have to work out slow at first, its better to start than not at all.第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分 45 分)第一节 完形填空（每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)

41、中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。How often do you let other peoplesnonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, impolite waiter, rude boss, or an insensitive employee_21_your day?One day I was in a taxi and we headed_22_ the airport. We were driving in the _23_ lane when suddenly a black car drov

42、e out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his _24_, slid sideways, and at the very last moment our car stopped and_25_ the other car by just inches!: The driver of the other car looked around and started _26 _at us.My taxi diver just _27_ and waved at the guy. And I me

43、an he was really_28_. So I asked, “Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!”This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call “The Law of the 8Garbage Truck“. He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, ful

44、l of_29_, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage_30_up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes theyll dump it on _31_. Dont take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on.Believe me. Youll be _32_. Dont take their garbage and_33_ it to other people at work

45、, at home, or on the streets. Lifes too short to wake up in the morning with _34_.The mark of your success is how quickly you can refocus on whats _35_ in your life. Roy Baumeister, a psychology researcher from Florida State University, found in his extensive research that you_36_ bad things more of

46、ten than good things in your life. You store the bad memories more easily, and you_37_ them more frequently.So love the people who treat you right. Ignore the ones who dont. Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you_38_ it!When you follow “The Law of the Garbage Truck“, you tak

47、e back control of your life. You make room for the good by_ 39_ go of the bad. Have a garbage-free Day! Have a marvelous, garbage-free day! The seeds you plant today_40_ the harvest you reap tomorrow.21. A. ruin B. enrich C. spare D. obtain22. A. through B. to C. for D. in 23. A .left B. right C. op

48、posite D. across24. A. brakes B. door C. window D. seat25. A. knocked B. overtook C. missed D. lost26. A. laughing B. throwing C. glancing D. yelling27. A. wondered B. smiled C. ignored D. guess28. A .friendly B. angry C. tired D. disappointed29. A. expectation B. annoyance C. astonishment D. frustr

49、ation30. A. turns B. pushes C. holds D. piles31. A. roads B. children C. you D. dustbin32. A upset B. happier C. pitiful D. frightened33. A .spread B. share. C. explain D. contribute934. A .surprise B. pleasure C. doubt D. regrets35. A. funny B. important C. strange D. embarrassing36. A. remember B. forget C. value D. appreciate 37. A. enjoy B. exchange