1、- 1 -白云高级中学 2018 学年第二学期月考试题高三英语（考试时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 称钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man want to do?A. Take photos. B. Buy a camera. C. Help the woman.2. What are t
2、he speakers talking about?A. A noisy night. B. Their life in town. C. A place of living.3. Where is the man now?A. On his way. B. In a restaurant. C. At home.4. What will Celia do?A. Find a player. B. Watch a game. C. Play basketball.5. What day is it when the conversation takes place?A. Saturday. B
3、. Sunday. C. Monday.第二节（共 15 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答 6、7 题。6. What is Sarah going to do?A. Buy John a gift. B. Give John a surprise. C. Invite John - 2 -to France.
4、7. What does the man think of Sarahs plan?A. Funny. B. Exciting. C. Strange.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter?A. She has to give up her travel pan.B. She wants to visit another city.C. She needs to put off her test.9. What does Diana want Peter to do?A. Help her with her study.
5、 B. Take a book to her friend. C. Teach a geography lesson.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Why does the man call the woman?A. To tell her about her new job. B. To ask about her job program. C. To plan a meeting with her.11. Who needs a new flat?A. Alex. B. Andrea. C. Miranda.12. Where is the woman now?A.
6、 In Baltimore. B. In New York. C. In Avon.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What does Jan consider most important when he judges a restaurant?A. Where the restaurant is. B. Whether the prices are low. C. How well the food is prepared.14. When did Jan begin to write for a magazine?A. After he came back to S
7、weden.B. Before he went to the United States.C. As soon as he got his first job in 1982.15. What may Jan do to find a good restaurant?- 3 -A. Talk to people in the street. B. Speak to taxi drivers. C. Ask hotel clerks.16. What do we know about Jan?A. He cooks for a restaurant. B. He travels a lot fo
8、r his work. C. He prefers American food.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon?A. Its a new building. B. Its a small town. C. Its public place.18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon?A. Saturday nights. B. Sunday afternoons. C. Fridays and Saturdays.19
9、. Which street is known for its food shops and markets?A. Via del Mar Street. B. Fernando Street. C. Hernandes Street.20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best?A. It has an old stone surface. B. It is named after a writer. C. It has a famous university.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节（共 10 个小题；每小题
10、2.5 分，满分 25 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。APeople love cell phones, which is why nine in ten Americans own one. But does heavy use of cell phones pose a risk of cancer? This question has caused controversy for many years. A new study in rats now augments those concerns. Its data
11、 linked long-term, intense exposure to radiation from cell phones with an increased risk of cancer in the heart or brain. The results have yet to be confirmed, the authors note.- 4 -Indeed, although the rat study found a link between cell phone radiation and cancer, it offers no clues to why such a
12、link might exist, notes Jonathan Samet. He teaches preventative medicine and directs the Institute for Global Health at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Still, he calls the new studys findings “significant”.They could lead to studies researching how cell phone radiation might ca
13、use cancer, he says.Phone signals are relayed between cell towers and cell phones via radio waves. This radio frequencyor RFradiation is a type known as non-ionizing (非电离的).Unlike X-rays, non-ionizing radiation does not deposit enough energy into cells to release electrons from atoms or molecules, p
14、roducing ions. So it tends to be far less harmful than ionizing radiation, such as X-rays. But that does not mean radio waves might not cause harm.In very large doses (量) this radiation will heat the body and cause tissue damage. But its not yet known what much lower RF levels might do, such as thos
15、e from cell phone use. Five years ago, the World Health Organizations International Agency for Research on Cancer, or IARC, concluded that cell phone use “is possibly carcinogenic (致癌的)”.Its conclusion was based on what little research data was available at that time. But notice that IARC was not ce
16、rtain. It said only that phone use might “possibly” cause cancer. So scientists at the National Toxicology Program, or NTP, investigated further.21.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “augments”?A. figures out B. puts out C. refers to D. adds to22.In which aspect does Jonathan Sam
17、et think the new study in rats is significant?A. It assists him with his teaching. B. It indicates a new research direction.C. It warns people to mind cellphone safety. D. It makes a breakthrough in cancer research.23.What is Paragraph 3 manily about?- 5 -A. How phone signals are delivered.B. How ce
18、llphones produce radiation.C. Features of radiation from cell phones.D. Differences between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.BFirst-time shoppers at Seattle-based Amazon Go may feel as though they were stealing. Thats because the 1,800 square-foot grocery store, which opened its doors to the publ
19、ic on January 22,has no cashiers or even checkout counters. Instead, as the name indicates, customers merely grab what they need and go! But before you start celebrating, the goods are not freethe cost of the purchase(s) is/are calculated electronically using “Just Walk Out” technology.The process i
20、s simple. Upon entering the store, shoppers “sign-in” by scanning their smart phones. Every item selected gets added to the bill automatically. If the customer changes his mind, all he has to do is return the purchase to the shelf, and it will be removed from the final bill. Though consumers will no
21、t find everything they need, they will be able to buy basics like bread, milk, and drinks. There are also numerous ready-to-eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner choices made by chefs in the on-site kitchen. Those that prefer to cook at home can select from the wide variety of Amazon Meal Packages.Once t
22、he customer exits the store, the system processes the purchases and charges the cost to their Amazon account. Within seconds, the customer is notified of the deal with a digital receipt that lists each item bought, as well as the time spent in the store. The accurate tracking is possible thanks to m
23、ultiple smart cameras that monitor everything the shopper is doing. Kumar explains, “Cameras figure out which interactions(互动) you have with the shelves. Computer vision figures out which items are taken. Machine-learning also determines which item it is.” The company insists that the system is so a
24、ccurate that shoplifting(偷盗) is impossible. And they should know, considering that Amazon employees have been shopping there since 2015!The store has raised some concern about the jobs of the over 3.5 million - 6 -cashiers in America. However, Amazon officials say they have nothing to worry about be
25、cause human employees are not being displaced. They are simply assigned other essential tasks, like preparing meals, restocking shelves, assisting customers, and solving technical issues.24.How is Amazon Go different from traditional grocery stores?A. Shoppers have to pay in cash. B. The goods are f
26、ree of charge.C. Shopping is done by machine D. Payment can be made automatically.25.What can we learn from the text?A. First-time shoppers in Amazon Go dont steal.B. You must operate on a smart phone to return unwanted items.C. Jobs of cashiers will still exist in the near future.D. Shop assistants
27、 will figure out what you have bought.26.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “notified”?A. informed B. reminded C. convinced D. warnedCTeens naturally ask parents for money for material things and entertainment. But as the need becomes more frequent, why not get a job so you can e
28、arn your own money? Working for your own money will give you a sense of accomplishment and the satisfaction of a job well done.Babysitting is a suitable job for teens. They are best suited as a mothers helper while the mother is working in another part of the house. Babysitting is not a job for girl
29、s alone. Boy babysitters are popular with families of boys. Parents rely on friends and neighbors recommendations. Word of mouth is your best form of advertising.Pet-sitting involves caring for peoples pets while the owners are on vacation or away for the day. A pet-sitter will be responsible for gi
30、ving fresh food and water, walking dogs and cleaning out cat litter boxes. Although the pet-sitter does not spend the night, he is there often enough to bring in the - 7 -mail, water plants and take the garbage out. Create a flyer with your name, prices and references, and pass it out to the familie
31、s in your neighborhood.Yard work can be a seasonal job. Spring cleanup is needed for flower beds and preparing the yard for summer. Summer is the busiest time for yard work with lawn mowing (割草坪),edging and trimming(修剪) bushes. Fall is the time for sweeping leaves and planting seeds for spring. If y
32、ou live in a northern climate, there may be snow that needs shoveling.Odd jobs can mean a variety of things, including painting, washing the pet, weeding the garden, cleaning out the basement, or helping to serve dinner at a party. Doing odd jobs may be a good match for someone with a busy schedule
33、.Most odd jobs only take a few hours to complete.For more information, please click here.27. Whats the main purpose of the text?A. To show teens how to find a full-time job. B. To encourage teens to help with housework.C. To tell teens ways to earn their own money. D. To ask people to provide jobs f
34、or teens.28.What can we learn about babysitting?A. Babysitting is the best job for teens.B.A babysitter is needed only when the mother is away.C. Parents prefer girl babysitters to boy babysitters.D. Friends or neighbors may be helpful in finding a babysitting job.29.A pet-sitter is expected to do a
35、ll the jobs except . A. feeding and walking a dog B. looking after the house at nightC. bringing in the mail D. taking the garbage out30.The text is most probably taken from a . A. job application B. popular magazine C. life website D. tourist guidebook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
36、入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余- 8 -选项。Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning, and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resetting your body clock.31. Heres how to make one. 32. In order to make a change, you need to decide why its important. Do you wan
37、t to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reasons, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make. Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider re-arra
38、nging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags.33. Thats a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer. Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If you
39、re tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found.34. Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel. After youve tri
40、ed a new method for a week, take a look at your record.35. If not,take another look at other methods you could try. A. Get a sleep specialist.B. Find the right motivation.C.A better plan for sleep can help.D. And consider setting a second alarm.E. If the steps you take are working, keep it up.F. Sti
41、ck to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day.G. Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the cafe to get coffee.第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分；满分 30 分）阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从 3655 各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C 和 D) 中, - 9 -选出最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。Last December, just a week before
42、Christmas, I went to a local KMart store to pick up my layaway (预付定金购物).Upon reaching the counter, I 36 the clerk my layaway receipts and told her I was there to pay off the balance and take the 37 home with me. She grabbed my receipts, and kept messing with the computer 38 something was wrong. I fe
43、lt a little uneasy. I was 39 her to tell me my layaway had been misplaced or something of the sort. 40 ,after about ten minutes, she said, “Oh, thats why I cant find it in our 41 .You should have 42 a phone call a few days ago that your layaway was paid off by a(n) 43 Santa.”I couldnt believe what I
44、 was hearing! This kind of story only happens in the 44 .Why was my family 45 to receive such a blessing? Immediately I asked the cashier if there was a 46 that I could leave something for the Santa 47 his random act of kindness, but she said that the individual wanted to 48 completely unknown. It d
45、efinitely 49 my heart. However, I felt kind of 50 .I kept thinking that perhaps some family out there was not going to have a Christmas because they really couldnt 51 to pick up their layaway. I decided to pay it 52 ,so I used the money I had for the balance on my account to purchase some 53 and on
46、my way out, I gladly 54 them off inside a huge toy donation box.Since I had received such a nice, heart -warming gesture from someone, I wanted to keep the 55 going. And it felt nice to receive and to be able to give right back. 36.A.fetched B.handed C.awarded D.bought37.A.goods B.receipts C.present
47、s D.supplies38.A.so that B.in case C.even though D.as if39.A.encouraging B.expecting C.guiding D.preparing40.A.Unfortunately B.Obviously C.Finally D.Strangely41.A.office B.system C.space D.building- 10 -42.A.made B.answered C.checked D.received43.A.polite B.intelligent C.secret D.ordinary44.A.life B
48、.news C.memory D.reality45.A.required B.allowed C.chosen D.informed46.A.situation B.hope C.demand D.way47.A.in exchange for B.in search of C.in return for D.in need of48.A.remain B.become C.look D.prove49.A.knocked B.touched C.upset D.affected50.A.lucky B.bad C.relieved D.disappointed51.A.afford B.offer C.promise D.decide52.A.forward B.over C.off D.out53.A.candies B.souvenirs C.toys D.drinks54.A.put B.took C.saw D.dropped55.A.honor B.donation C.kindness D.experience- 11 -答案：听力15 ACACB 6-10 BBABA 11-15 BACAA 16-20 BCBCC阅读理解（A 篇）21-23 DBC （B 篇）24-26DCA （C 篇）27-30 CDBC七选五 ：31-35 CBGF
