1、1山西省应县第一中学 2019 届高三英语 9 月月考试题第一部分：阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 60 分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从所给各题的四个选项 A、B、C、D 中，选出最佳选项AHave you ever had one of those days when all you wanted to do was read an emotionally powerful story that would cause you to tears? Most of us tend to be attracted by stories that reach us on multip
2、le levels, including sadness. There are plenty of books that make you cry (and sometimes laugh) and that you can really sink your teeth into. Here are four of them.1. The Kite Runner This realistic and moving description of life in Afghanistan accounts for the people who were badly affected by the T
3、aliban. Youll cry as you get to know the familial relationships and cruelty involved, but youll also get a sense of hope as you quickly read through this appealing novel. 2. The Book Thief Lets put it this way: Death itself is the narrator. The story is about a young girl named Liesel who has to liv
4、e with foster parents during World War II. On the way to her new home, her brother dies, setting the gloomy tone for the story. There is hope, however, when Liesel discovers her love for reading and makes a relationship with a young Jewish man she helps hide from the Nazis. 3. The Fault in Our Stars
5、 This is probably the most likely book on the list to make you cry, as it records the experiences of teens who are dying from cancer and living their last days in love. Their lifestyle is tragic and disturbing at the same time, as we watch their health worsen. The real tragedy is the love story betw
6、een the main characters, who know that their romance is fruitless. 4. A Child Called “It” Easily one of the saddest stories of abuse in recent decades, A Child Called It is based on the true story of Dave Pelzer, a boy from California who suffered at the hands of his cruel family. The tears will com
7、e from both sadness and the inspiration tied to Daves fight for survival in an environment where he is believed worthless. 1.What do the four books have in common?A.They are all about cruel wars.B.They all probably make you cry.C.They are all about suffering children.D.They are all adapted from true
8、 stories.2.Which book is about a young victim whose family treated him cruelly?A.The Kite Runner B.A Child Called “It”C.The Fault in Our Stars D.The Book Thief3.The passage is intended to _.A.advise us to buy some books B.inspire us to read moreC.explain why we love reading D.introduce some moving b
9、ooks2BA young woman sits alone in a caf sipping tea and reading a book. She pauses briefly to write in a nearby notepad before showing her words to a passing caf waiter: “Where are the toilets please?“This is a familiar scene in Tokyos so-called “silent cafs“, where customers are not allowed to spea
10、k, and only communicate by writing in notepads.The concept rises by a desire to be alone among young Japanese, a situation brought by economic uncertainty, a shift in traditional family support structures and the growing social isolation. The phenomenon is not limited to coffee shops but covers ever
11、ything from silent discos, where participants dance alone wearing wireless headphones connected to the DJ, to products such as small desk tents designed for conversation-free privacy in the office. One Kyoto company even offers single women the opportunity to have a “one woman wedding“a full bridal
12、affair, complete with white dress and ceremony, and the only thing missing is the groom. The trend has its own media expression-“botchi-zoku”, referring to individuals who consciously choose to do things completely on their own.One recent weekday afternoon, Chihiro Higashikokubaru, a 23-year-old nur
13、se, travelled 90 minutes from her home, to Tokyo on her day off in order to enjoy some solo time. Speaking quietly at the entrance of the cafe, Miss Higashikokubaru said: “I heard about this place via Twitter and I like the idea of coming here. I work as a nurse and its always very busy. There are v
14、ery few quiet places in Tokyo, and its a big busy city. I just want to come and sit somewhere quietly on my own. Im going to drink a cup of tea and maybe do some drawings. I like the idea of a quiet, calm atmosphere.”The desire to be isolated is not a new concept in Japan, home to an estimated 3.6 m
15、illion “hikikomori“ - a more extreme example of social recluses(隐士) who withdraw completely from society.4.What is special about the “silent cafes”?A.It provides various tea and books.B.It has attracted many popular young people.C.It offers service by writing not by speakingD.People are not allowed
16、to communicate.5.Which of the following statement cant account for the idea of being alone in Japan?A.Unstable economic situationB.A change in traditional family support patternC.The rising demand for privacyD.The increasing social isolation6.What do we know about Higashikokubaru?A.She doesnt like t
17、o be a nurse.B.She doesnt like the life in big cities.3C.She travelled to Tokyo on her work days.D.She enjoys her solo time in a quiet place.7.What is the best title of the passage?A.Lonely Japanese B.One woman weddingC.Social recluses in Japan D.Silent cafesCWe all have our own idea of what the per
18、fect smile should look like,whether we show a mouthful of whites or keep our lips closed and turned up at the corners.When we think of the perfect smile,we often picture someone grinning,with all of our teeth showing,but based on new findings,less is actually more.Nathaniel He1wig and his colleagues
19、 at the University of Minnesota discovered that a successful,genuine smile actually rests less on showing teeth and more on facial balance and symmetry(对称). For the study,researchers looked at 3D computer-animated facial models of more than 800 study participants.The computer-animated facial models
20、went through a series of facial transformations,with researchers changing the mouth angle,amount of teeth shown,the degree of the smile.Participants were then asked to rate the modelssmiles based on effectiveness,genuineness and pleasantness.The results of the study found that the most successful sm
21、ile had a perfect balance of teeth,an ideal mouth angle,and a smile length that extended to what was called the“sweet spot”.Smiles that showed a quick sync(同步)of the left and right side of the face during smiling were also more highly related.Smiling makes up a good part of our nonverbal(非语言的)commun
22、ication,making it important to have a grin that will draw people to you and also seem sincere.Its also worth noting that perfect smile could help improve your health too.8.What is the possible meaning of the underlined word“grinning”in the first paragraph?A.Talking softly. B.Smiling widely.C.Chattin
23、g cheerfully. D.Eating healthily.9.Which aspect should be considered when rating the smiles in the study?A.How pleasant it makes people feel.B.Whether it improves health.C.How successful smiling people are.D.Whether it lasts long enough.10.What makes the perfect smile based on the new study?A.White
24、teeth. B.Smile length.C.Facial balance. D.Lip corners.11.Where does this text probably come from?A.A book review. B.A science report.C.A history textbook. D.A travelling guide.4DBooks allow us a glance into the mind of the authors,but what if we could make a direct connection instead? What if we cou
25、ld ask specific questions about their experiences,receive instant answers,and hear their stories firsthand?Now,thanks to a library in Denmark,you can check out a person as you use a book to find out more about their unique stories.At the Human Library,you go through some titles and pick one youd lik
26、e to know more about.When you decide on a title,you are taken to a discussion area to meet your human book and have the next 30 minutes with your“book”to learn about it.The downside is,unlike a book,that you dont take that person home with you.Your“borrowed”human could be anyonea funeral director,po
27、litician,or even a childwith an incredible story to tell.The Human Library Organization came to be in Copenhagen,Denmark in 2000.Ronni Abergel,his brother Dany,and some colleagues hosted a four-day event during a major Northern European festival,hoping to raise awareness about violence among youth.A
28、fter the Success.Abergel founded the Human Library Organization.Since then,it has spread to more than 50 countries around the world.Though there are a few permanent human libraries,most arent places at all,but events.Even if many do take place at physical libraries,you dont need a library cardanyone
29、 can come and be part of the experience.All thats needed is people who want to tell their stories,and people who are willing to listen.12.The writer raises two questions in the first paragraph to_.A.stress the importance of readingB.draw the readersattention to the topicC.picture a reading scene of
30、the futureD.invite readers to answer them13.Which of the following could be a disadvantage of the Human Library?A.Few topics are available for discussion.B.There is limited time for communication.C.The human book cant be taken away.D.No instant answer will be received.14.To become a book in human fo
31、rm,one_.A.must present his library cardB.has to be at least 18 years oldC.should go to the library regularlyD.is willing to share his stories15.According to the author,the Human Library_.A.has spread to every corner of the whole worldB.is an actual place for readers to discuss about booksC.aims to r
32、aise awareness about violence among youthD.gives a new meaning to the phrase“I am an open book”第二节 七选五5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Millions of Chinese people have been playing a mobile game called Travel Frog recently. _16_. You prepare food and tools for its trips, and the frog sends you
33、postcards while its away. The games popularity may have something to do with how lonely people feel these days, according to Xinhua News Agency. _17_, and playing the game helps them forget their loneliness for a short time._18_. According to the Guardian, about 40 percent of US adults say theyre lo
34、nely. And in the UK, about one in five people are “always or often lonely”, The Telegraph reported.This might be why the UK government announced in January that it had created the job of “minister for loneliness (孤独大臣)”. _19_, while the ministers office plans to spend money on activities to bring pe
35、ople together._20_. When we see pictures of friends having fun or posting selfies without us, we may compare their “perfect” lives with our own, making us feel lonely and left out.But we should remember that theres no need to feel lonely. As UK poet John Donne once wrote, “No man is an island, entir
36、e of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” A. Loneliness seems to be a common problem today B. Travel Frog is a mobile game known for its peaceful nature C. In the game, you act as the “parent” of a frog that lives alone and enjoys traveling D. The ministers job is to f
37、ind ways to help British people feel less lonely E. Many players say that the lonely frog is just like them F. The loneliness problem may be partly due to social media G. Loneliness is believed to be harmful to peoples health第二部分：完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分)阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白
38、处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I am the only person who has reached senior middle school in my family. So, I am the “best educated”. But I also used to be the most 21 because I never thought about my manners. As a busy 22 , I always come home from school late. When I get home a 23 , it is time for my meal. Afte
39、r eating, I go to school again. But one day, when I was ready to go to school after lunch as usual, Dad stopped me. “Could you 24 me some time?” he asked, “just one 25 .” I looked at the time and found I didnt have much time left. “OK, Dad, but please make it 26 .” “All right, I know you are 27 , so
40、 I will just ask you two questions. Could you 28 how many things you have done for our 29 ? And, could you tell me how often you say hello to your family members when you get home?” That day, when I was at 30 , I thought about the questions without understanding why Dad had 31 asked them. Then, my f
41、riend, a girl from a 6rich family, asked me what was 32 me. I told her. After listening, she laughed. “Hey! Thats nothing 33 ! You know, I never do anything or say hello to anybody when I am at home, either.” Then she added, “As far as I know, 90 percent of our 34 have never done these things.” Real
42、ly? At that moment, I 35 why my dad had asked me those questions. It was because it is good 36 to say hello to your family. However, most of us students dont know, or even 37 this. How sad we are! I finally realized how I should answer my dads questions. First, I would do all those things that are c
43、alled good manners. Second, I would 38 my classmates to be aware of their manners as soon as possible. That night I told these things to Dad. “Good,” he said, “Better late than never.” The next afternoon, when I got home, I saw Mum in the kitchen cooking. “Hi, Mum, Im 39 ,” I said. She looked at me
44、and gave me a big 40 .21.A.shy B.impolite C.angry D.anxious22.A.senior student B.shop assistant C.school teacher D.housewife23.A.time B.night C.noon D.spare time24.A.spend B.take C.spare D.lend25.A.thing B.hour C.question D.minute26.A.easy B.happy C.quick D.simple27.A.impolite B.polite C. patient D.
45、busy28.A.look about B.make sure C.find out D.take out29.A.family B.members C.house D.promise30.A.bed B.school C.table D.home31.A.suddenly B.obviously C.clearly D.simply32.A.surprising B.paining C.puzzling D.delighting33.A.dangerous B.normal C.valuable D.important34.A.family B.class C.neighbor D.town
46、35.A.wondered B.understood C.knew D.noticed36.A.way B.exercise C.chance D.manners37.A.think about B.care about C.call for D.hunt for38.A.force B.remind C.allow D.ask39.A.home B.late C.sorry D.hungry40.A.cake B.suggestion C.smile D.chance第三部分 写作(满分 50 分)第 1 节 语篇型语法填空 （共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料
47、，在空白处填入适当内容（不多于 3 个词）或括号内单词正确形式填空。In recent years, many original Chinese childrens novels and picture books, with moving stories and Chinese elements, _41_(reach)great heights in the international markets. Childrens books have clocked 7.3 million volumes, _42_(account) for 50.33 percent of all books
48、 exported.Three factors have _43_(great) contributed to the _44_(grow): the depth of the story, traditional Chinese elements and emotions of the characters.7The meaning of childrens books lies in conveying the profound connotation (内涵)behind the story. Through the unique interpretation of the humani
49、ty and the environment, _45_(write) share the same feelings with Chinese and Western readers.Cao Wenxuan, _46_is the writer of Bronze and Sunflower, even won Hans Christian Andersen Award. The English version of the book was published in 2015 by a British company, _47_republished in 2017. It was included in “the vo
