1、- 1 -奉新一中 2021 届高一年级上学期第三次月考英 语 试 卷2018.12第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a classroom. B. In a studio. C. In a hotel.2. When did the woman buy the camera?A. Today. B. Yesterday. C.The day before yesterday.3. What does the woman probably do?A. A teacher. B
2、. A doctor. C. A nurse.4. Whats the time now?A. 8:00 pm. B. 8:30 pm. C. 9:00 pm.5. Where is the man going to plant the tree?A. By the front door.B. Behind the garage.C. At the other end of the garden.第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1. 5 分，满分 22.5 分)6. Where does the man live now?A. In America. B. In China. C. In Ca
3、nada.7. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man is satisfied with his present life.B. The man doesnt know what he really wants.C. The woman is going to settle down in Hong Kong.请听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Where is Mr. Brown?A. He is out in another company.B. He is in a meeting.C. He is at home
4、.9. What is Mr. Petersons telephone number?- 2 -A. 13006217865. B. 13006127685. C. 13606207568.请听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What are the two speakers going to do tonight?A. Continue to work in the office.B. Go to see a movie.C. Watch a Peking opera.11. Where will the two speakers have dinner?A. In a
5、restaurant. B. At the hotel. C. In the office.12. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The Peking opera is on for the first time.B. There is an interesting movie on in the cinema.C. The two speakers are too busy to go out for fun.请听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What happened to Alfred?A. He spent
6、all his money on online games.B. He lost contact with friends and families.C. He failed the math test again.14. Why is it easy for people to get addicted to online games according to the man?A. Because playing online games is not like real life.B. Because playing online games can help them relax.C.
7、Because playing online games makes them more popular.15. What will the two speakers do next?A. Talk to Alfreds teachers.B. Find Alfred and have a talk with him.C. Go to Alfreds home and talk to his parents.16. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Classmates. B. Neighbors. C.
8、 Workmates.请听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Where did the speaker take a journey last year?- 3 -A. In southwest Africa.B. In southeast Africa. C. In southwest Asia.18. How long was the speakers journey?A. Four and a half daysB. Five days. C. Five and a half days.19. How many hours did the speaker walk e
9、very day?A. Five. B. Three. C. Two.20. What did the speaker think of her journey?A. It was hard and she would never go there again.B. It was happy and she made a lot of friends.C. It was hard but it raised her confidence.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第 1 节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）ALilly and Audrey are young
10、er than most cookbook authors. But they have been developing their kitchen skills for more than half their lives. When they had just learned to walk, they loved to hang out in the kitchen while their parents cooked dinner. At age 5, they made their first dish without help: pumpkin muffins.Audrey can
11、 still remember the way the muffins rose in the oven (烤箱), the painful wait for them to cool and the sweetness of the fresh-made treats. “It was super exciting to make something so delicious almost all on our own,“ she says.Their parents are not very skilled at cooking, so Lilly and Audrey turned to
12、 other people for cooking advice. Auspiciously, they live in Sonoma, California, an area that is known for its farms and restaurants. One local cook gave the twins (双胞胎) lessons on cooking techniques, such as how to use knives; those classes taught Lilly and Audrey how to use kitchen tools safely.In
13、 2009, they started a blog (博客), on which they share photos and recipes (菜谱) they have created. Though the twins love creating sweet foods such as muffins, they also think about healthy food. They hope their cookbook will encourage kids to make better food choices by making them more knowledgeable.-
14、 4 -“Knowing more about your food and where it comes from certainly causes you to know more about what you eat and to put the best food in your body,“ Lilly says. That has been true for her. Lilly used to avoid eggplant at all costs, until one day she tried cooking it for herself. Now its one of her
15、 favorite vegetables. “If you make something yourself and give it a try, youll probably like it,“ she says.21. Lilly and Audreys first dish .A. was a great success B. was made when they were tenC. was an unpleasant experienceD. was made with their parents help22. The underlined word “Auspiciously“ i
16、n Para-graph 3 can be replaced by“_ “.A. Finally B. Luckily C. Strangely D. Suddenly23. Lillys change is mentioned mainly to show _.A. we should try new thingsB. eggplant is good for our healthC. she didnt like eggplant in the pastD. learning more about food does us good24. What would be the best ti
17、tle for the text?A. Healthy eating B. The twin cooksC. Pumpkin muffins D. A popular cookbookBFathers Day isnt just a day for Dads to get more ties. Its celebrated on the third Sunday of June to honor Dads, Grandfathers, stepfathers and all men who act as a father figure. Like most holidays, the orig
18、in of Fathers Day is hard to trace (追溯)but most people will agree that Sonora Dodd played a big part in starting the holiday.Sonora Luise Smart Dodd brought up the idea of a fathers day in 1909. she wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. When Sonoras mother died in childbirth with
19、her sixth child, William was left to raise the newborn and five other children by himself on a farm in Washington State. As an adult, - 5 -Sonora realized how strong and unselfish her dad was, who had been raising his kids as a single parent.Sonora wanted Fathers Day to be celebrated on the first Su
20、nday in June, because it was close to her dads birthday. Instead, the first Fathers Day celebration took place on June 19,1910 in Spokane, Washing. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson made the third Sunday of June Fathers Day. It wasnt until 1972 that President Richard Nixon made Fathers Day a nationa
21、l holiday-about 60 years after Mothers Day had been made a national holiday.Looking for the perfect gift, Dads say some of the best Fathers Day gifts have been tools, electronics and home-made gifts. Dont forget about gadgets(小器具)! Check out the handy gadgets and gifted ideas that will show your dad
22、 just how much you care about him. Try to stay away from ties, socks, and just not getting him anything at all!25Why did Sonora want a day to honor her father?AShe thought her father was strong and unselfish as a single parentBShe wanted to comfort her father after her mother diedCThere was a day to
23、 honor mothers but there was not a day for fathersDHer father raised his six children on a farm in Washington State26When was Mothers Day probably made a national holiday in history?AIn 1909 BIn 1910 CIn 1912 DIn 197227Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AFathers Day is not just
24、celebrated for Dads but for men adults BSonora was the first person to put forward the idea to honor fathersCAt first Fathers Day was celebrated on the first Sunday of JuneDPresident Richard Nixon made Fathers Day a national holiday28Whats the main idea of the last paragraph?ASuggestions for picking
25、 up gifts for Dads BReasons for not buying anything for DadsCBenefits for buying Dads giftsDWays to make gifts for Dads- 6 -CEver since they were first put on the market in the early 1990s, genetically modified (GM) foods（转基因食物）have been increasingly developed and marketed in many countries in the w
26、ord, mainly on the basis of their promise to end the worldwide food crisis. But can GM technology solve world hunger problems? Even if it would, is it the best solution?Despite what it promises, GM technology actually has not increased the production potential of any crop. In fact, studies show that
27、 the most widely grown GM crop, GM soybeans, has suffered reduced productivity. For example, a report that analyzed nearly two decades of research on major GM food crops shows that GM engineering has failed to significantly increase US crop production.Something else, however, has been on the rise, W
28、hile GM seeds are expensive, GM companies tell farmers that they will make good profits by saving money on pesticides杀虫剂）. On the contrary, US government data show that GM crops in the US have produced an overall increase in pesticide use compared to traditional crops. “The promise was that you coul
29、d use less chemicals and boost production. But nether is true,” said Bill Christian, President of the US National Farm Coalition.At the same time, the authors of the book World Hunger: Twelve Myths argue that there actually is more than enough food in the world and that the hunger crisis is not caus
30、ed by production, but by problems in food distribution and politics. These indeed deserve our efforts and money. Meanwhile, the rise in food prices results from the increased use of crops for fuel rather than food, according to a 2008 World Bank report.As a matter of fact, scientists see better ways
31、 to feed the world. Another World Bank report concluded that GM crops have little to offer to the challenges of worldwide poverty and hunger, because better ways out are available, among which “green” farming is supposed to be the first choice.29.The author develops the second paragraph mainly 。 A.
32、by classification B. by comparison C. by example D. by process 30. What does the underlined word “boost” in the third paragraph probably mean? A. control. B. evaluate C. obtain. D. increase.- 7 -31. GM companies promise farmers that they will benefit from _. A. practicing “green” farming B. use of f
33、ewer chemicalsC. fair distribution of their crops D. using more crops for fuel32. Which of the following best describes the attitude of the author towards GM technology? A. Positive B. Neutral C. Disagreeing D. CasualDLong March exhibitThe Shanghai History Museum is putting on an exhibition to mark
34、the 60th anniversary of the Long March. On show are more than 220 photos and 40 items that explain with pictures how the communist Red Army drew back from its besieged （被围困的） bases in Jiangxi Province and fought its way to northern Shanxi province in the mid-1930s. Explanations are all in Chinese. T
35、he show will end on November 20.Time: 10:00 am4:00 pm.Address: 1286 Hongqiao RoadAdmission: 8 yuan for Chinese/ 15 yuan for foreignersThai elephantsEight elephants from Thailand are entertaining visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes, playing basketball, balancing on a beam, dancing and blowing
36、a mouth organ. People are encouraged to have a tug-of-war （拔河比赛） with the animals or lie on the ground and have the elephants walkover them. The elephants give three shows a day at 9:30 am, 3:30 pm and 8:00 pm and there is an additional show at 1:30 pm at weekends. The show will end on November 15.A
37、ddress: 189 Daduhe RoadAdmission: 30-40 yuanDancing dolphinsDolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball, swaying their bodies to music, kissing people and solving math by tapping their tails have made the dolphinarium in Peace Park an attraction for children. Seals and sea lions also perform.- 8
38、 -Hours: 10:30 am, 4:00 pm, and 7:30 pmAdmission: 20 yuan for adults and 10 yuan for children.33.If you go to visit the Long March exhibit with an Australian, how much will you pay altogether for the admission?A.16 yuan B.30yuan C.23 yuan D.20 yuan34.Which of the following is NOT done by the Thai el
39、ephants?A.Riding bicycles. B.Blowing a mouth organC. Having a tug-of-war with people. D. Doing math35.The dolphinarium in Peace Park is a hall where you can see_.A. only seals and sea lions performB. only dolphins performC. not only dolphins but also seals and sea lions performD.only seals perform 第
40、二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 l0 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。Many of us dont pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your eyes, then you can surely be healthy. 36 Natural eye care should be stressed.There are several causes leading to poor eyesig
41、ht like malnutrition(营养不良),genes and aging. 37 If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while.Something dirty can cause redness and will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by usin
42、g cold water. 38 For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyes from UV rays.39 Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food - 9 -groups that contain these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise
43、 protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.40 In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.ASuch behavior will do harm to our eyesBWhat can we do to protect our eyesight?C
44、Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesightDEating healthy food will do good to your eyesightEAll above are natural ways of eye care that can help us keep healthy eyesFYou must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful thingsGThats why our eyes should be
45、 given lots of care第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）- 10 -完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）One day, a professor walked into the classroom and asked his students to get ready for a surprise test. They waited 41 at their desks for the test to begin. The professor 42 the question papers, with the text facing down
46、 as usual. After he handed them all out, he asked his students to 43 the page and begin. To everyones surprise, there were no 44 , just a black dot in the center of the page. The professor, seeing the expression on everyones face, told them the following:“I want you to write what you 45 there.”The s
47、tudents， 46 , got started on the inexplicable (费解的) task.At the end of the class, the professor 47 all the answer papers and started reading each one of them aloud in front of all the students. All of them, with no 48 , described the black dot, trying to explain its position in the middle of the she
48、et, etc. After all had been 49 , the classroom was silent, and the professor began to explain:“Im not going to grade this. I 50 wanted to give you something to think about. No one wrote about the 51 part of the paper. Everyone focused on the black dot, and the same happens in our 52 . We have a whit
49、e paper to observe and 53 , but we always focus on the dark spots. Our life is a 54 given to us with love and care, and we always have 55 to celebrate: nature renewing itself every day, our friends around us, the job that 56 our livelihood and the miracles we see every day.”57 , we insist on focusing only on the dark spots: the health issues that bother us, the lack of money, the 58 _ relationship with colleagues, the 59_ with a friend, and etc.T
