1、- 1 -陕西省咸阳百灵中学 2018 届高三英语下学期第一次月考试题（无答案）一、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。AAmericans celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May.Its not just about a day off school and the beginning of summer.This holiday goes all the way back to the Civil War
2、and is celebrated by millions of people，especially Americas veterans(退伍军人)Memorial Day is a day to remember all those who died while serving their country.The first Memorial Day was observed on May 30，1866 in Columbus，Georgia by womens groups who decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers.In 1868
3、，General John Logan (a member of the Senate参议院 at the time)，officially made Memorial Day a holiday to honor soldiers who had died in the Civil War.After World War I，the holiday didnt just honor those who died fighting in the Civil War but honored all Americans who died fighting in any war.Although t
4、he majority of the country celebrates Memorial Day on the last Monday in May，some southern states celebrate it on different days.Since the late 1950s，the 1，200 soldiers of the 3rd US Infantry(步兵团) put small American flags on every grave (there are about 260，000 of them) at Arlington National Cemeter
5、y on the Thursday before Memorial Day.They then patrol(巡逻) the graveyard 24 hours a day during the weekend to make sure that every flag remains standing.On the Saturday before Memorial Day，the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts place a candle at each grave (there are about 15，300 of them) at the Fredericksb
6、urg and Spotsylvania National Military Park on Maryes Heights.Theyve been doing this since 1998.【语篇解读】 每年五月的最后一个星期一是美国对阵亡将士的纪念日。本文介绍了这个节日的来历。- 2 -1People began to honor all those who lost their lives in Americas wars _Ain 1866 Bin 1868 Cafter World War I Din the late 1950s2The 1，200 soldiers of the
7、3rd US Infantry celebrate Memorial Day by _Aplacing a candle at each graveBputting small American flags on each graveCgoing around the cemetery to protect the flowersDdecorating the graves of soldiers with flowers3We can infer from the passage that _AAmericans have a threeday holiday during Memorial
8、 DayBpeople visit the graves of their ancestors on Memorial DayCMemorial Day is celebrated in many different countriesDthe meaning of Memorial Day is the same as before4What can we learn about Memorial Day from the passage?AMemorial Day is celebrated throughout the USA on the last Monday in May.BPeo
9、ple celebrate Memorial Day to remember those who were killed in wars.CMemorial Day became a holiday throughout the USA in the year 1866.DPeople celebrate Memorial Day in order to remember their dead lovers.BYou may be familiar with some of ancient Chinese musical instruments called Erhu or Guzheng，b
10、ut you may be not familiar with some other ancient Chinese music instruments，such as the Hujia.These instruments are gradually dying out because of a lack of attention and preservation for them.But now，a young man in Northeast Chinas Shenyang City is hoping to change that.Liu Da was born in Shenyang
11、 City，Liaoning Province，China and graduated from Tchaikovsky Music University in Ukraine two years ago，where he majored in piano.But rather than a pianist，Liu is now more like a carpenter for most of - 3 -the day.And its all for one thing：to recreate the musical instruments of ancient China.“In Ukra
12、ine，during major festivals，the artists from around the world would dress up in their own traditional clothes and use their own musical instruments to play.I had an opportunity to see a lot of music instruments in these festivals.So I was inspired to present our culture，our music as well，from where I
13、m from， ” Liu said.Liu Da started to recreate ancient Chinese music instruments after he graduated from university.It usually takes him between six to eight months to make one ancient instrument.Liu Da has even learned the Manchu and Mongolian language，so he could consult historic files to make accu
14、rate designs.During the last two years，he has recreated 23 different kinds of musical instruments from ancient China，some dating back over thousands of years.“This musical instrument is called a Hujia，a reed ripe(牧笛)It dates back to 3，000 BC. Its very old and it has a very interesting history， ” Liu
15、 Da said.Liu Das next plan is to form a band with these 23 instruments to get an authentic flavor for ancient music.5Why are some ancient Chinese musical instruments dying out?AThey have lost their value in the modern society.BPeople in China are not able to play them.CPeople pay no attention to pre
16、servation for them.DPeople in China dont know how to recreate them.6What inspired Liu Da to recreate ancient Chinese musical instruments?ANo artists were invited to play in major festivals in Ukraine.BMusicians played their own musical instruments in festivals.CArtists from other countries knew litt
17、le about Chinese culture and music.DChinese modern musical instruments were not popular with artists.7It can be known from the passage that _ALiu Da began making musical instruments when he was in the universityBAncient Chinese musical instruments are easy to recreate for Liu Da- 4 -CLiu Da has recr
18、eated 23 different kinds of musical instruments from the worldDLiu Da has made great efforts to recreate ancient Chinese musical instruments8What does Liu Da plan to do in the near future?ATo form a band with instruments he recreated.BTo recreate more musical instruments.CTo go for further study in
19、Ukraine.DTo perform all around the world.CDo you think that you lack confidence in your daily life? Do you want to be more confident? The following tips will help you build your confidence.Look At YourselfReally look at yourself.Stand in front of your mirror and take a good look.This is really hard
20、for a lot of kids to do，but tryits important.Thats your face that youre looking at and your face is going to be with you for a long time，so it would be really helpful if you would stop worrying so much about it and start liking it.Learning to look at yourself in the mirror and accepting all the good
21、 and not so good things about your face is an important step in feeling more comfortable with you and then，with everyone else.PracticeIt needs practice to make your face look perfect.But，if you look at other peoples faces，you will see that no one looks perfect.You may think your favorite singer or a
22、ctor looks perfect，but everyones idea of perfection is different.Your job is to start seeing the beautiful things about you.It needs practice.You might notice that the expression on your face makes a big difference in how you look.Dress for ComfortIts important that clothes make you feel physically
23、and emotionally comfortable.Clothes say a great deal about the person whos wearing them.Kids who want to get along well with others should wear clothes that are - 5 -similar to what their classmates are wearing.Kids who wear very different clothes cant be welcomed by other kids.Hygiene(卫生)Now that y
24、ouve paid attention to your face and your clothes，lets work on cleaning.The simple fact is that if a kid smells bad and has dirty teeth，other kids and grownups wont want to come too close.【语篇解读】 在日常生活中你是否缺乏自信？你是不是想变得更有自信？本文给你提出了四条增加自信的建议。9The author advises you to look at yourself in order to _Aprac
25、tise smiling at othersBhelp yourself find your beautyCaccept your face as it isDimprove your facial expression10According to the writer，if you want to make others come close to you，one should _Atake a bath with soap every weekBbrush your teeth at least twice a dayCwear different clothes from othersD
26、look at yourself in the mirror every day11What would be the best title for the passage?AHow to get along with othersBHow to dress beautifullyCHow to show facial expressionDHow to build confidence12According to the passage，the expression on your face _Aplays an important role in communicating with ot
27、hersBcan tell others whether you are polite or notCcan make you as attractive as singers and actors Dhave nothing to do with your confidenceD- 6 -Scientists pinpointed areas of the world where Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) mammals and amphibians(两栖动物) occur.Regions containin
28、g the highest concentrations of these species are highlighted as global conservation priorities.The map reveals that high priority conservation areas for mammals and amphibians are different，reflecting the varied evolutionary histories and threats facing the two groups.For mammals，management efforts
29、 are best focused in Southeast Asia，southern Africa and Madagascar.For amphibians，Central and southern America are highlighted as priorities.Professor Jonathan Baillie says: “The results of the mapping exercise are alarming.Currently only five percent of the areas weve identified as priorities for E
30、DGE mammals and 15 percent of the EDGE amphibian areas are protected.These areas highlighted should all be global conservation priorities because they contain species that are not only highly threatened but also unique in the way they look，live and behave.These new maps will inform the development o
31、f largerscale work to help secure the future of some of the most remarkable species on Earth.” Madagascars blackandwhite ruffed lemur(狐猴) is the largest lemur in the world and is threatened by hunting and the loss of its forest habitat to logging，mining and cutting and burning for agriculture.The Su
32、nda pangolin(穿山甲)，occurs in Southeast Asia and is threatened by illegal hunting for its meat，as well as its scales which are thought to have high medicinal value.Other mammal species occurring in priority areas include the black rhino and western lowland gorilla.Amphibians are facing a terrifying ra
33、te of extinction making them the most threatened animals in the world.The Mexican salamander(火蜥蜴)is critically endangered due to urbanization(城市化)，polluted waters，and the introduction of nonnative fish which eat the axolotls young.With the aid of the global map of EDGE amphibians，it will now be poss
34、ible to concentrate efforts in countries such as，Mexico ，Costa Rica and Guatemala where the most distinct and threatened - 7 -species are found.Professor Jonathan Baillie says：“This is the first global map to take into account species uniqueness as well as threat.Now that weve identified EDGE priori
35、ty areas for mammals and amphibians we can more effectively continue to ensure their protection.”13Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?AMost mammals and amphibians in the world become extinctBConservation areas should be set up in more and more areasCWorlds most extraordinar
36、y species mapped for the first timeDThe most rare and threatened animals in the world were identified14The method the writer uses to develop Paragraphs 4 and 5 is _Aoffering analysesBgiving examplesCproviding explanationsDmaking comparisons15It can be known from the passage that _Aconservation areas
37、 for mammals and amphibians are almost the sameBhuman activities are the largest threat to mammals and amphibiansCthe global map of EDGE amphibians does no good to threatened species Dscientists still need more researches to establish EDGE priority areas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
38、入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Life rules the series 56UP tells us1Life goes on.Through the years，weve seen the participants experience deaths，divorce，and dramatic career setbacks._16_ Weve also seen them walk out from adversity.Over and over，weve seen the participants believe negative events meant their liv
39、es were finished.But people will gradually return to their personal “baseline” of happiness after a triumph or a tragedy.- 8 -2Count your blessings._17_ Neil，for example，suffers severe mental illness and has been homeless and suicidal for long stretches of time.But Neil also provides the audience wi
40、th many moments of grace，as when he recounts how grateful he is for long walks and conversations with friends.This sense of gratitude contributes powerfully to the resilience selfcure of Neil.People who live a life of thankfulness really do experience life differently than people who cheat themselve
41、s out of life by not feeling grateful.3_18_“At 56，for people who put energy into families，there was a big payback， ” said Michael Apted.Again and again，the “Up” series reveals how important friends，family，and social connections are to an individuals success and happiness in life.For both men and wom
42、en，caring for others invested their lives with a meaning that they werent able to find in any other activity.4_19_The series does，in fact，show that money matters.But the research also shows that once we secure food，shelter，and a minimum level of comfort，happiness springs from life meaning and relati
43、onships much more than money.5Dont compare yourself to others.Yes，research does find that inequality makes us unhappybut it turns out that this has little to do with the amounts of money._20_ We hurt ourselves with comparisons to others，but we cant seem to stop.Remember that each life must be judged
44、 on its own terms.ARelationships matter a lot.BIts the comparisons that hurt.CMoney also matters but only up to a point.DThey are putting confidence in themselves.EWhatever happened in life，they go ahead bravely.FRemember that you can expect the best in return in your life.- 9 -GParticipants in the
45、series are among the most grateful for what they have.二、 完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 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)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Knowing the best way to study will help you to be a better student.By using our time_21_，you can do your homework more quickly.Learning to study is not_22_The first
46、 thing to_23_ is that you must be willing to learn.It doesnt_24_ that you must always like the subject.It does mean，_25_，that you must be willing to do whatever is_26_ to learn the things.Try to_27_ why it is important and how it will help you now and_28_ to do and learn other things.Knowing mathema
47、tical facts will be_29_ in your whole life.Knowing how to_30_ makes any kinds of writing easier.Sometimes the_31_ that you think is going to be uninteresting will be_32_ when you begin to_33_ it and understand it more clearly.Learning things can be_34_ if you are willing to work with them.Here is so
48、me_35_ for you.Have a certain time each day and a quiet place with good lighting for study，_36_ you can concentrate on(专心于；集中于) your study without_37_Have everything ready_38_ you sit down to study，a dictionary，paper，a pen and books.Be sure you understand what you should learn before you start.Read
49、carefully and pay special_39_ to the most important things.When memorizing，first_40_ the main parts and then recite the whole thing.Check your homework after you finish it.Never forget the importance of review and preview(预习)21A.usually Bproperly Cspecially Despecially22A.easy Bwise Canxious Ddifficult23A.reme
