1、1广东省广州市执信中学 2019 届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题本试卷共四部分，满分 150 分。考试用时 120 分钟。第一部分 听力理解（共 5 小题，每题 3 分，满分 15 分）先看所给的任务和要求，然后回答相应的录音所提问的问题。情景介绍角色: 你是一名旅客任务: （1）向机场售票员咨询有关事项（2）根据谈话内容回答问题Please get ready to answer the questions in English.1. Please get ready to answer the first question.回答: 2. Please get ready to answer
2、 the second question.回答: 3. Please get ready to answer the third question.回答: 4. Please get ready to answer the fourth question.回答: 5. Please get ready to answer the fifth question.回答: 第二部分 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。 AKettles Yard,
3、CambridgeThis modern-art gallery in a Victorian house was founded in the 1950s by Tate Jim and reopened in February following a two-year redevelopment by Jamie Fobert Architects, the team behind the 2017 Tate Steves extension. This means a new cafe, a four-floor education wing and improved gallery s
4、pace that can accommodate more visitors. The gallerys permanent collection includes works by Joan Mir, Henry Moore and Barbara HepworthBeing Brunel, BristolTo celebrate the life and work of famous civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunei, Being Brunel will open in March on Bristols harbourside. The mu
5、seum will include a range of interactive and entertaining exhibits, including talking portraits of his friends and family and personal possessions, including an 1821 school report. It is a good place for families to strengthen connections.Royal Academy of Arts, LondonThe RA reopens on 19 May for its
6、 250th anniversary, following a 50/m renovation (翻新) with a gallery and expanded exhibition programme. These will include three day-lit galleries, which will host exhibitions with a focus on 2contemporary art and architecture. The grand frontwall of the Burlington Gardens building has also been rest
7、oredpossibly the first time its had a proper clean in its 150-year history.V&A, DundeeOne of the most significant new openings of the year will be Scotlands first design museum and also the first V&A anywhere outside of London on 15 September. The museum building sits on the river Tay. It will celeb
8、rate Scottish design and objects in its collection.6What do we know about Being Brunel? A. It has a long history.B. It includes three day-lit galleries.C. It is family-friendly.D. It possesses permanent collections.7The purpose of the RA reopening is _.A. to expand the exhibitionB. to mark its 250th
9、 anniversaryC. to display contemporary artD. to present its 150-year history8What does the writer intend to tell us?A. To introduce openings of some famous art museums. B. To attract more visitors to the UK.C. To describe some famous museums and artists.D. To compare different tourist attractions.BO
10、ne night about nine oclock, Dr. Eyck, a surgeon, had a phone call from Dr. Haydon at the hospital in Clens Falls. The surgeon was asked to go there at once to operate on a very sick boy who shot himself while playing with a gun.The doctor was soon on his way to Clens Falls. It was 60 miles away. And
11、 it was snowing heavily in the city. The surgeon thought he could get there before 12 oclock.A few minutes later, the doctor was stopped by a man in an old black coat. Gun in hand, the man ordered the doctor to get out. Then the man drove the car down the road, leaving the doctor in the falling snow
12、.It was after 2 oclock in the morning when the doctor arrived at the hospital in Clens Falls. Dr. Haydon told him that the boy had died an hour before. The two doctors walked by the door of the hospital waiting room. There sat the man in the old black coat with his head in his hands “Mr. Cuninghan,”
13、 said Dr. Haydon to the man, “This is Dr. Eyck. He is the surgeon who walked all the way from Albany to save your boy.”9. Dr. Haydon asked Dr. Eyck to come to Clens Falls because _.A. The boy needed the help of a surgeon B. Dr. Eyck knew the boy was wounded by a shotC. Dr. Eyck was the boys father.
14、D. Dr. Eyck was Haydons friend10. The surgeon was late because _.A . he was stopped by the police B.the weather was rather terribleC. Clens Falls was too far from Albany D.his car was taken away 311. Choose the right order of the following events given in the story.a. Dr. Eyck was asked to come to t
15、he hospital in Clens Falls. b. Dr. Eyck arrived at the hospital.c. The boy shot himself d. The boy died. e.The man in an old coat reached the hospital. f. Dr. Eyck was robbed of his car.A. c,e,f,a,b,d B. a,c,f,d,b,e C. c,a,f,e,d,b D. a,c,f,e,d,b12. The boy could have been saved if _.A. he had not be
16、en sent to the hospital B. his father hadnt arrived in timeC. Dr. Eyck had arrived earlier than the man D. Dr. Eyck had arrived there two hours earlierCIn general, people talk about two groups of colors: warm colors and cool colors. Researchers in psychology think that there are also two groups of p
17、eople: people who prefer warm colors and people who prefer cool colors. The warm colors are red, orange and yellow. Where there are warm colors and a lot of light, people usually want to be active. People think that red, for example, is exciting. Sociable people, those who like to be with others, li
18、ke red. The cool colors are green, blue and violet. These colors, unlike warm colors, are relaxing. Where there are cool colors, people are usually quiet. People who like to spend time alone often prefer blue. Red may be exciting, but one researcher says that time seems to pass more slowly in a room
19、 with warm colors than in a room with cool colors. He suggests that a warm color, such as red or orange is a good color for a living room or restaurant. People who are talking or eating do not want time to pass quickly. Cool colors are better for offices or factories if the people who are working th
20、ere want time to pass quickly. Researchers do not know why people think some colors are warm and other colors are cool. However, almost everyone agrees that red, orange, and yellow are warm and that green, blue, and violet are cool. Perhaps warm colors remind people of warm days and the cool colors
21、remind them of cool days. Because in the north the sun is higher during summer, the hot summer sunlight appears yellow. 13. Which of the following colors belong to cool colors? A. Yellow, green B. Blue, violet C. Black, blue D. Brown, white 14. Which of the following statements is not true? A. Socia
22、ble people like warm colors. B. Warm colors can make people excited. C. People who like to be with others dont like red. D. Where there are warm colors, people want to be active. 15. Which is the right color for different rooms? A. Orange for dining-rooms. B. Red or orange for offices.C. Blue for be
23、drooms. D. Red for studies. 16. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. It shows the reason why people think some colors are warm and others are cool. 4B. Warm colors remind people of warm days. C. Cool colors remind people of cool days.D. People have an agreeable opinion of warm colors and
24、cool colors.DFor many foreigners who have visited or worked in China, one of their strong impressions is that the country is very safe. Here, you can go out alone late at night to eat at a food stand without feeling nervous. You can also let your younger children ride public transport all by themsel
25、ves without worrying about their safety.This year, 2018, marks 8 special anniversaries of the launching of the reform and opening up policy, which took place two score years ago in China. Over the past few decades, the country has achieved fast economic growth, while social peace and stability have
26、been maintained(维护) to the fullest extent at the lowest cost. Of course, there are still unsolved problems. However, from the overall aspect, Chinese society remains harmonious and safe. In my eyes , this should be attributed(归于) largely to the cultural, economic and political environment of the cou
27、ntry.A society can be stable and orderly only when its people can lead a prosperous(繁荣的) life. After the introduction of the reform and opening up policy, China achieved fast economic growth and significant scientific and technological progress. In the meantime, the Chinese government has taken vari
28、ous measures such as those to fight corruption, reduce poverty and promote the rule of law, in order to uphold social equity. Thanks to these efforts, the potential factors that might cause social problems have been greatly reduced.Apart from government departments including the police and judicial(
29、司法的) departments , the general public also contributes much to social governance. The development of information technology has created new ways of linking the police and the public. By jointly fighting crimes in such ways, the public and the police have developed an ever-increasing level of mutual
30、trust and positive interaction.The safety and stability in China did not come easily. Rather, it should be attributed to the efforts made by 1.3 billion people. For both Chinese and foreigners living in the country, the sense of safety and security is very precious.17. The main idea of the passage i
31、s that .A. China has achieved fast economic growth and people are becoming richB. the Chinese government has taken various measures to fight social problemsC. the police and judicial departments work more effectively to maintain social stabilityD. various factors contribute to the stability and safe
32、ty of present China18. In which year was the reform and opening up policy launched in China?A. In 1968 B. In 1978 C. In 1988 D. In 200819. Which of the following can be concluded according to the passage?A. Most foreigners lack a sense of safety when staying in China.5B. Government departments rathe
33、r than the general public play an important role in keeping social peace and stability.C. Peoples prosperous life in a country can lead to a stable and orderly society.D. Four basic reasons are listed throughout the passage for Chinas stability and safety.20. What is the tone of the text?A. Negative
34、 B. Positive C. Humorous D. Doubtful第二节（共 5 小题；毎小题 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Youve seen news reports about people who need assistance after a natural disaster, or TV programs about how lonely and isolated older people can get. Maybe youve walked past people wh
35、o are living on the streets._21_The answer: you can volunteer. Volunteering gives you an opportunity to change peoples lives, including your own. Helping others in need is such an important part of life. So how do you go about it?Find whats right for you.Volunteering isnt school._22_You can choose w
36、hat really interests you and who or what is most deserving of your time._23_After youve discovered what interests you, decide how much time you want to spend and what fits into your schedule.Expand your mind.Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills from working as part of a team to setting an
37、d reaching goals._24_And it can help you develop a new understanding of people who are different from you people with disabilities, people in financial problems, sick kids, or the elderly.Feel good.Volunteering helps people feel they make a difference that they do have the power to change things for
38、 the better. When people depend on you, it can change the way you look at yourself._25_Volunteering is also a great way to get a view on your own life.A. It can give you a chance to discover what kinds of things youre best at and enjoy most.B. Instead of having the choices made for you, youve got to
39、 pick.C. Doing something for others helps people to change the world.D. So what can you do about any of those things?E. You can feel proud of what youve achieved.F. Find what fits your schedule.G. Change things for the better.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 60 分）6第一节 完形填空 （共 20 小题：每小题 2 分，满分 40 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所
40、给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）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。 A few summers ago my daughter and I were swimming in our pool. This day had been like most others, _26_ I had no way of knowing that this one would _27_ in our family history as a memory we _28_ and still talk about from time to time. The sun was setting
41、and the night was _29_ approaching. From the shallow end of our pool, my daughter _30_ it first. Right about eye level, a spider was spinning her _31_ by the pool. It _32_ me that my daughter noticed this, and it surprised me even _33_ that she wasnt afraid of the spider. Instead, she delightfully _
42、34_ as the spider busied herself in the cycle of life. As we both gazed at this _35_ of nature, a very simple thought _36_ me. I had lost track of time. I honestly didnt know _37_ we had been just standing there and staring at that spider _38_ her web. But, regardless of what ever amount of time had
43、 past, the _39_ was that we were simply having fun. We were having fun _40_ really doing anything really BIG or special. I thought. However, in contrast, I believe that by sharing this _41_ of the spider building her web we were _42_ just as fulfilled as if we had done something very important. Reme
44、mber that the _43_ things are the best things in life. Spend time together appreciating the simple things in _44_, and even more importantly, _45_ time together talking about life. Do this and youll have special moments and special memories that will last a life time. 26. A. or B. and C. but D. so27
45、. A. go down B. get up C. take off D. lead to28. A. deserve B. remind C. treasure D. exhibit29. A. eventually B. frequently C. carefully D. quickly30. A. invented B. noticed C. informed D. ruined31. A. cloth B. craft C. pot D. web32. A. surprised B. interested C. frightened D. excited33. A. more B.
46、farther C. longer D. better34. A. noted B. watched C. followed D. changed35. A. sight B. signal C. wonder D. advertisement36. A. caught B. occurred C. knocked D. hit37. A. how soon B. how often C. how long D. how far38. A. removing B. building C. painting D. sending39. A. truth B. message C. advice
47、D. information40. A. for B. without C. by D. in41. A. ability B. knowledge C. happiness D. experience42. A. all B. both C. either D. neither743. A. simple B. expensive C. bright D. flexible44. A. office B. earth C. life D. hope45. A. kill B. waste C. cost D. spend第二节 语法填空（共 10 分；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分）阅读下面
48、材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Twenty-Four solar terms (24 节气), as a calendar (日历) system _46_ (invent) in ancient China, refer to the twenty four periods which are used to guide _47_ (agriculture) affairs in a year.The Twenty-Four solar terms _48_ (divide) according to the suns position in the ecliptic plane (the orbit of the earth traveling round the sun). The date of each solar is _49_ (basic) fixed with minor differences of within one or two days. Each month has two solar terms. The Chinese calendar takes into account the longest and the shor
