1、1民勤一中 2018-2019 学年度第一学期第一次月考试卷高三英语 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 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。AI Just Forgot By Mercer Mayer Price:3.99In this appealing picture book about Mayers popular character, Little Critter struggle to remember what he is supposed to do each day. On r
2、ainy days he remembers his raincoat but forgets his boots. On school days he gets to school on time but forgets his lunchbox. At home he takes a bath but forgets to use soap. Poor Little Critter! He tries hard but hasnt quite mastered the art of how to get through the day.Zeitoun By Dave Eggers Pric
3、e:3.99It tells the true story of one family caught between two of Americas biggest policy disasters: the war on terror and the response to Hurricane Katrian. In the days following Hurricane Katrian Zeitoun travels the city by canoe, feeding abandoned animals and helping elderly neighbors. Then polic
4、e officers arrest Zeitoun in his home. Zeitoun is an account of one familys unthinkable struggle with forces beyond wind and water.How Electronic Things Work By Robert Goodman Price:25.12With this fully illustrated, simple-to-use guide, you will get a grasp of the workings of the electronics world t
5、hat surrounds you and even learn to make your own repairs. This book features how to understand and fix: color TVS, CD players, fax machines etc.The New York Times Book of Natural Disasters By Nicholas Wade Price:16.95The book gathers together the papers finest articles about humankinds quest to und
6、erstand natural disasters. Possible causes and efforts of global warming are studied, as is the surprising force of natures violent excitement in such phenomena as hurricanes, forest fires and others.1.If you like reading funny stories, you can choose .A.Zeitoun B. I Just Forgot C.The New York Times
7、 Book of Natural Disasters D.How Electronic Things Work2.We learn from Zeitoun that .A.Zeitouns family are arrested by the police.B.Zeitoun tries to be helpful after the storm.2C.Robert Goodman is the author of Zeitoun.D.powerful political forces cause Zeitoun to give in.3.Who edits the articles fro
8、m the newspaper?A.Mercer Mayer B.Dave Eggers C.Nicholas Wade D.Robert Goodman4.What is the purpose of the text?A.To tell some stories B. To make some moneyC.To compare the prices of books D.To introduce some interesting books.BThe World Health Organization warns that millions of people are dying eve
9、ry year from indoor air pollution. Nearly three billion people are unable to use clean fuels and technologies for cooking, heating and lighting.These findings show that the use of deadly fuels in inefficient stoves, space heaters or lights is to blame for many of these deaths.WHO officials say indoo
10、r pollution leads to early deaths from stroke, heart and lung disease, childhood pneumonia(小儿肺炎)and lung cancer. Women and girls are the main victims. These diseases can often result from the burning of solid fuels. These fuels include wood, coal, animal waste, crop waste and charcoal.The United Nat
11、ions found that more than 95 percent of households in sub-Saharan Africa depend on solid fuels for cooking. It says huge populations in India, China and Latin American countries, such as Guatemala and Peru, are also at risk.Nigel Brace is a professor of Public Health at the University of Liverpool.
12、He says researchers are developing good cook-stoves and other equipment to burn fuels in a more efficient way. There are already multiple technologies available for use in clean fuels. There is really quite an effective and reasonably low-cost alcohol stove made by Dometic (a Sweden-based company) t
13、hat is now being tested out. LPG(Liquefied Petroleum Gas )cook is obviously widely available and efforts are under way to make those efficient. Another interesting development is electric induction stoves(电磁炉). WHO experts note that some new, safe and low-cost technologies that could help are alread
14、y available. In India, you can buy an induction stove for about 8.00. And in Africa you can buy a solar lamp for less than 1.00.But this, the agency says, is just a start. It is urging developing countries to use cleaner fuels and increase access to cleaner and more modern cooking and heating applia
15、nces5.What does the indoor pollution mainly result from?A. Poisonous fuels B. High technology C. Space heaters D. Solar energy6.How is Paragraph 3 mainly developed?A. By showing differences B. By describing a processC. By making a list D. By analyzing data.37. What can we infer from the passage?A. I
16、ndoor pollution results in some deathsB. Most of the deaths are in developing countriesC. The solid fuels are used in more efficient ways.D. There is no indoor pollution in developed countries.8. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.LPG cooks are being tested out.B. Alcohol stov
17、es are widely used now.C. Electric induction stoves are expensiveD. Solar lamps are very cheap in Africa.CIve spent over a year in India,and in those 365 plus days,Ive learned a lot about getting around Indian cities.My biggest lessons have been learned through being cheated,particularly by taxi and
18、 rickshaw(人力车)drivers,but that doesnt mean those are bad ways to travel,as long as you know what youre doing.Below are the best ways to get around the city of Delhi,India,and tips for how to keep from being the victim of scams(欺骗).Taking taxis is a great way to get around the city of Delhi and chanc
19、es are,if you arrive in Delhi by plane,as soon as you make it through customs,youll be swarmed by Indian taxi drivers.At the Delhi airport,be sure to arrange for a taxi to your hotel at one of the two Delhi Traffic Police Taxi Booths.One is inside the airport,and one is outside.The key is to make su
20、re to go to a booth run by the police,rather than by independent taxi drivers.Rickshaws are one of my favorite ways to get around Indian cities,in part because its how the locals often travel.Auto-rickshaws are more common,but bicycle rickshaws are still used in Old Delhi.If you do have a chance to
21、take a bicycle rickshaw,you should do it at least once for a unique experience that should only set you back about 15 rupees.Auto-rickshaw rates around Delhi range between 30 and 80 rupees,depending on distance.If you really want to travel around Delhi like the locals,take a public bus.Indian buses
22、become very crowded and most do not have air conditioning.They are,however,very cheap.A bus trip wont set you back any more than 15 rupees,as long as you stay within the city limits.Since Indian buses get so crowded,try to board the bus at the start of the route so you can get a seat.The train is a
23、great way to get around within the city of Delhi.Fares are reasonable,between six and 22 rupees.All departure announcements are in both Hindi and English,and tokens can be purchased for between six and 22 rupees.9.To avoid being cheated,you ought to _ if you want to take a taxi at the Delhi airport.
24、A.pay more to the drivers to keep safe B.show your ticket to the driverC.go to a police-run booth D.go out of the airport10.The author suggests taking a rickshaw in order to _.A.save some money B.enjoy the comfortable trip4C.gain some unique experience D.help the local rickshaw drivers11.What can we
25、 infer from the passage?A.You wont have to pay much if you travel around by bus in India.B.It will be difficult for you to get a seat if you get on the bus halfway.C.A rickshaw driver only charges whatever amount you give him.D.Youll have to speak English if you travel around in India.12.Which may b
26、e the topic that follows?A.Hotel recommendations in Delhi. B.Weather conditions in Delhi.C.Food and drink in Delhi. D.Car rentals in Delhi.DMy father wasnt a king,he was a taxi driver,but I am a prince-Prince Renato II,of the country Pontinha,an island fort on Funchal harbour.Its in Madeira,Portugal
27、, where I grew up.It was discovered in 1419.In 1903,the king of Portugal sold the land to a wealthy British family,the Blandys,who make Madeira wine.Fourteen years ago the family decided to sell it for just 25,000,but nobody wanted to buy it either.I met Blandy at a party,and he asked if Id like to
28、buy the island.Of course I said yes,but I had no money-I was just an art teacher.I tried to find some business partners,who all thought I was crazy.So I sold some of my possessions,put my savings together and bought it.Of course,my family,my friends-all thought I was mad.When the King originally sol
29、d the island,he signed a document,selling all the “possessions and the dominions”of the island.It means I can do what I want with it-I could start a restaurant,or a cinema but nobody thought someone would start a country.So thats what I did:I decided it would be my island,about the size of a one-bed
30、room house.I have both a Portuguese passport and one for Pontinha (where my passport number is 0001).There are four citizens:me,my wife,my son and my daughter.I am the police,the gardener,everything.I am whatever I want to be-thats the dream,isnt it?If I want to have a national flag,it could be blue
31、 today,red tomorrow.I can change it any time.Of course,my power is only absolute here,where I am the true sovereign.I dont live in my country full time,but I am often there.My family sometimes drops by,and other people come every day because the country is free for tourists to visit;I never close fo
32、r bad weather.Sometimes I come here when Im feeling lively,after a few drinks.Madeira is surrounded by water,but for some reason we all have to pay to swim in the ocean now,at the swimming spots.However,I have my island,which means I can come swimming whenever I want-its as if someone has given me t
33、he key to the waters.Our lives are gone in a flash.All change in the world begins with something very small,and this is my country-just a small island.513.How did the author get the island?A.It was a present from Blandy. B.The king sold it to him.C.He inherited from his father. D.He bought it from B
34、landy.14.What did the author do with his island?A.He set up a restaurant. B.He started a cinema.C.He founded his own country. D.He opened a swimming pool.15.From his own experience,the author wanted to tell the readers that _.A.you can change your life through small thingsB.you should buy your own c
35、ountry and become a kingC.becoming a real ruler is of much funD.life is too short,so enjoy it to the fullest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。How to find time for yourselfDo you ever find yourself longing for some time for yourself?Many of us are so busy with work,
36、school,and home life that often there is no time left over to do something that you enjoy.What follows are some ways to carve out that essential time you need to slow down,enjoy life.16 This is a great one because youre accomplishing many things at once.Youre getting exercise,you have time to think
37、or enjoy music,and youre helping to save the environment.Arrive early. 17 Then use this time for yourself:reading,writing,relaxation,thinking,whatever.Buy tickets in advance.Sports,theater,concerts,or any other event you would enjoy.Schedule the plans with a friend later. 18 Evenings with yourself.
38、19 If others ask you to do things those nights,just tell them you have plans.Use the time for gardening,reading,exercise,or doing nothing!20 What are you interested in? Strike while the iron is hot.Look up a club in your area today and join!If you cant find a club,consider starting one yourself!A.Jo
39、in a group.B.Walk to work.C.Take an education class.D.Try to save certain weeknights just for you.E.If you want more time for yourself,you can get it.F.Any appointment that you have,plan to arrive 1530 minutes early.G.Having the tickets already in your hand will force you to make it happen!第二部分 语言知识
40、运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）6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。Mothers Day,2018 was the last time that all my three kids would be at home. I was 21 a Mothers Day to remember.That morning, I got up early and left for 22 .The boys and I were going 23 , not unusual, so I
41、expected the time Id have with the three of them surrounding me during break. I entered the office after my class, 24 the crowd for their faces. I didnt find the boys, but wasnt too angry 25 their classes often ran late. I found a table with plenty of room for all four of us, 26 it for my handsome y
42、oung men.The longer I sat there, the more 27 and angry I got. How could they 28 their mother all morning? I couldnt 29 my work, only on how Id been hurt . 30 the time the last morning class ended, I could hardly wait to get home and give them a piece of my mind.Arriving home , I noticed a pile of ro
43、ses on the ground . I looked closer and saw they were the 31 of a track made of fresh flowers, which led to our room. As I 32 the flowers, the door got opened and three 33 faces greeted me. They let me see what theyd been working on all 34 .35 the entire floor were the words“Happy Mothers Day! We Lo
44、ve You!”. They were spelled out with 36 . The space was 37 with sweetness of roses and other flowers. Theyd asked for a leave and worked all morning , gathering the fresh flowers and 38 them into a surprise message.I immediately realized Id been much too hurry in my 39 of the situation. While I had
45、been feeling ignored and unloved, theyd spent their time writing a 40 to show how much they really cared.21.A.allowing B.expecting C.realizing D.declaring22.A.church B.hospital C.school D.factory23.A.separately B.completely C.actually D.unhappily24.A.asking B.leaving C.calling D.searching25.A.becaus
46、e B.though C.until D.once26.A.changing B.choosing C.saving D.marking27.A.confident B.absurd C.guilty D.hurt28.A.cheat B.ignore C.consume D.frighten29.A.focus on B.throw C.cut down D.figure30.A.In B.As for C.Thanks to D.By31.A.introduction B.requirement C. beginning D.opening32.A.followed B.selected
47、C.smelled 7D.bought33.A.shouting B.smiling C.flying D.running34.A.day B.night C.afternoon D.morning35.A.Flooding B.Transforming C.Covering D.Replacing36.A.books B.flowers C.hardship D.effort37.A.kind B.tasty C.precious D.alive38.A.pushing B.tricking C.arranging D.urging39.A.decision B.judgment C.imp
48、rovement D.explanation40.A.message B.word C.letter D.promise第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 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。The Great Wall 41 (think) highly of by the human race as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It lies in North China, with over 6000 kilometers in 42 (long)and 7-8meters in height. 43 (build)mainly with earth,brick and stone, the Great Wall was designed 44 (protect) people in ancient China from invaders. However, it is now regarded 45 (universal) as one of the most impo
