1、1菱湖中学 2018 学年第一学期 12 月月考试题卷高三英语第卷第一部分:听力(共两节)第一节:(共 5 小题)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 秒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。1Which city does the man like best?AParis. BLondon. CNew York.2What does the man do?AA ticket seller. BA traffic policeman. CA bus driver.3Whe
2、n will the reception start?AAt 7:30. BAt 8:00. CAt 8:30.4What is the woman doing?ADoing housework.BVisiting a friend.CHaving dinner.5Where does this conversation take place?AIn a travel agency.BIn a hotel.CAt an airport.第二节:(共 15 小题)听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有 2 至 4 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
3、置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有 5 秒钟的时间阅读各个小题: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,回答第 67 题。6What are the speakers talking about?AWhether to join the new sports club. 2BWhat sports activity to take part in. CWhich sport is good for getting fit7What will the speakers do?AParticipate in a long-distance run.BTake
4、a trip to the mountains.CTrain for bicycle racing.听第 7 段材料,回答第 89 题。8What do we know about Candy Warner?AShe won Song of the Year.BShe is a new artist.CShe works hard.9What do the speakers think of Susanna?AShe works hard.BShe is a great singer.CShe doesnt deserve an award.听第 8 段材料,回答第 1012 题。10What
5、 does the man go to Singapore mainly for?A. Vacation. B. Business. C. His friend.11What will the man do tomorrow afternoon?AMeet with Mr. Wang. BBook a ticket. CTake a flight.12What does the woman suggest the man do?ARearrange his trip. BTravel to the Far East. CTake his vacation early.听第 9 段材料,回答第
6、1316 题。13How long is East Street Market open a day?AFor 5 hours. BFor 8 hours. CFor 9 hours.14What does the man say about the Leather Lane Market?AIt opens only on weekdays.BIt is near Castle Station.3CIt offers lunch.15What does the woman like about the Brixton Market?AThe vegetables.BThe position.
7、CThe price.16Where should the woman go to buy presents?AEast Street Market.BLeather Lane Market.CCarmen Hight Market.听第 10 段材料,回答第 1720 题。17What does the speaker mention at first?AThe meeting place.BThe leaving date.CThe arriving time.18Who should the listeners turn to if they are unable to make the
8、 visit?AThe school secretary. BTheir class teacher. CThe speaker.19What is said about the company?AIt is a software research company. BIt carried out a business study recently. CIt produces mobile phones and cameras.20Whats the prize of the competition?AA chance to meet and talk to expertsBA chance
9、to choose a computer game.CA course to learn website design.第二部分:阅读理解(共两节)第一节:(共 10 小题)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,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。AThe “Boomerang Kids”- young adults who leave to go to college, get 4married or just show off their independence- are moving back in with mom and dad. Boomerang Kid
10、s can be a mixed blessing for parents, both emotionally and financially.Especially during hard economic times, adult children head for home. According to a survey, about 40 percent of 2017 graduates still live with their parents. Moreover, 42 percent of the 2015 graduates surveyed said they are stil
11、l living at home.The reasons are many, the first being economics. While the recession has touched Americans of all ages, it has been very hard for young adults. This has sent many kids back home. Plus, there is the matter of debt, especially college loans. For many recent graduates, it makes smart e
12、conomic sense to move back in with their parents where life is comfortable and rent is either low or nonexistent. Then, of course, some return for personal reasons, such as recovering from a divorce or an illness.Parents are often glad to help out, both emotionally and financially. As a result, the
13、arrangement often works to everyones satisfaction. However, there are risks, especially for the parents. These include not only family tension and misunderstandings, but also money. The return to the family can become a financial burden that can affect the parents plans and their financial future, e
14、specially their retirement, as they try to do too much for their children.21The underlined words in Paragraph 1 mean something that_?Ahas advantages and disadvantages Bis very useful and beneficialCwill have a good result Dworries people a lot22. Boomerang Kids are those who_?Alike to show off their
15、 independence Bhave a problem with their marriageCgraduate from college in advance Dreturn to live with parents after graduation523What can we learn from the passage?AIt is a tough choice for young adults to move back home.BParents may have to deal with an extra financial burden.CChildren face fewer
16、 financial problems than ever.DMost graduates choose to live with their parents.BImitation might be considered the sincerest form of flattery(恭维), but if you take it too far in a job interview you could be giving the wrong impression to a potential employer.Scientists have discovered too much imitat
17、ing in a job interview situation leaves an employer thinking you are incompetent, untrustworthy and not very likeable. Studies have shown that gentle imitation usually acts as a social glue in human relationships; it can promote trust.Two people who like each other will strengthen their bond by unco
18、nsciously imitating each others gesture in an unnoticeable way, such as leaning forward at the same time.But in recent years, imitation has been used as a conscious approach by people who want to succeed in business. However, the new research suggests this could cost your reputation. The study was c
19、onducted by the University of Californias psychology department.Piotr Winkielman, a professor of psychology at the university in San Diego, said, “Imitation is an important part of social intelligence. But it is not enough to simply know how to imitate. Its also important to know when and when not t
20、o. The success of mirroring depends on mirroring the right people at the right time for the right reasons. Sometimes the socially intelligent thing to do is not to imitate.”The study asked people to watch several stage videotaped interviews, some of which featured a friendly interviewer, while in ot
21、hers, the same person was unapproachable. The people being interviewed in the videos imitated the interviewers simple gestures- such as leg-crossing or chintouching. 6Interviewees were then evaluated on their general competence, trustworthiness and likeability by participants. Despite the fact that
22、the participants were not instructed to watch for imitation and reported no awareness of it, it still influenced their evaluations. Interviewees who imitated the unfriendly “boss” were judged to be less competent than those who didnt and their unconscious mirroring was observed as an error.Professor
23、 Winkielman added, “Its good to have the capacity to imitate. But an important part of social intelligence is knowing how to use this ability in a selective, intelligent, situation-dependent manner, and understanding when mirroring can reflect badly on you.”24If you take imitation too far in a job i
24、nterview, the interviewer many think you are _.Aincompetent Bsmart Ctrustworthy Dunfriendly25What do Piotr Winkielmans words in paragraph 5 mean?APeople should avoid using imitation in a job interview. BPeople should know what social intelligence is. CProper imitation involves lots of factors. DImit
25、ation is very difficult to learn.26What is the text mainly about? AImitation can promote trust in an interview.BBody language is quite useful in an interview.CIts not easy to imitate an interviewers behavior.DImproper imitation in an interview may cause trouble.CAlthough not as much as in the past,
26、grandparents are the teachers of the Navajo(纳瓦霍族) youth. They make young people aware of life at an early age. The parents grant them the privilege of teaching the children, and the grandparents take great pride in raising the children or at least having a big part in raising them.Young children oft
27、en stay with their grandparents for years at a time, 7developing a close and trusting relationship. The grandparents teach the children Navajo legends and the principle of life, emphasizing both new culture trends and the preservation of traditions.The grandparents are also often the leading figures
28、 in teaching the youth the art of weaving caring for the livestock, using herbal medicine, and other arts and crafts.The children are taught to respect their elders, to care for them, to help them whenever they are in need, and to learn from them. Young people are urged to listen with care to the wo
29、rds of their elders and to keep as much wisdom as possible. Grandparents often go to social gatherings and traditional events, and the young have opportunities to learn more about their culture and traditions.I live with my grandmother for thirteen years, and she raised me in the old ways of our peo
30、ple. Although I was going to school, she taught me as much as she could about our tradition. She was a beautiful woman. If I had a chance, I would listen again to her wise teachings, expressed with kindness in a soft voice that touched my heart.We used to plant corn and pumpkin every summer. They ne
31、ver grew big enough to feed us, but we planted them anyway. I asked my grandmother why. She said, “Grandson, our plants will be far more beautiful than the flowers outside the fence.” I did not understand until one day I saw their beauty as I was coming over the hill with her. She said, “Anything th
32、at is a part of you is always far more beautiful than the things which you pass by.” We had some beautiful years together. I am glad she is a part of me and I am a part of her.Children used to be well disciplined, possessing more respect for culture, traditions, and beliefs than they do now. The wor
33、ld of the Navajo has been influenced by the western world, and the grandparents have less control and influence than they used to. But the young people who have been touched by their teachings have glimpsed a way of life beyond what most people know today.27From paragraph 1 we can learn that_.8Achil
34、dren learn about the meaning of life from their grandparents. Bgrandparents are usually unwilling to teach their grandchildren Cschools are not very popular with the Navajo youth Dparents hate to take the trouble to raise children28In the authors opinion, _.Agrandparents are the source of traditiona
35、l cultureBhis grandmothers teachings could replace schoolingCthe western world is hardly influenced by the NavajosDit is impossible to get grandparents involved in teaching again29. The authors grandmother planted corn and pumpkin because she_Ahated wild flowersBneeded to feed her familyCtried to ma
36、ke her fence more beautifulDwanted the grandson to learn a life lesson30The purpose of the article is to _Ahonor the authors grandmother Bshare with readers a Navajo culture Cemphasize the greatness of the Navajo Dintroduce the development of Navajo tribes第二节:(共 5 小题)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
37、有两项为多余选项。When your pet is sick, you know it needs medication. But pets, like babies, dont know the pill you want them to take will help them. _31_ Here are some tips to help get your pet to take liquid medicine._32_ If the answer is yes, then your easiest path is to mix it with canned food. First gi
38、ve your hungry pet a small amount of canned food without the medication. Its important that the pet nibbles(一点点地吃) at the food and sees that theres nothing wrong.Next, while the pet is still hungry, mix the medication in a small amount 9food and present it. Repeat as necessary to get the entire dose
39、(剂量) down. _33_ If the pet decides not to finish the meal, the dose will be wasted.If the chemist says the medication cannot be taken with food, you need a syringe(注射器) or a dropper to get the liquid down your pets throat._34_ Keep a cheerful tone in your voice so the pet doesnt sense your stress or
40、 hesitation. Position your pet where it cannot run away, perhaps having a dog sit with his back against a wall or a chair- or a cat on your lap._35_ Use your other hand to insert the syringe or dropper between the cheek and back teeth. Slowly squeeze the medication so the pet wont choke. Try to keep
41、 your pets mouth closed for approximately 30 seconds until you see it has swallowed. If your pet is being obstinate(倔强的), stroke(抚摸) its throat gently or blow on the face.Be sure you end the session with praise and perhaps a treat so your pet will not associate medication with a bad experience.ABefo
42、re you call your pet in, be sure to have the medication and any other materials youll need ready.BOnce the pet is in position, use one hand to gently open the pets mouth from above, tilting back the head slightly.CAsk the vet if the liquid medication can be given with food.DYou should know the reaso
43、n why the pet refused to take medicine.ENever mix the medication with the full meal.FThey just know it smells funny and they dont want it.GDont force your pet to swallow all the medicine.第三部分:语言运用(共两节)第一节:完形填空(共 20 小题)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,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。It is a blue, cotton s
44、hirt. The shirt belonged to my _36_ David. On 10his birthday before he left college, his mother bought him the shirt. _37_ I gave him free use of my bike, he let me wear the shirt occasionally.We shared the shirt, and as the days _38_, we shared more of our _39_. David was in school on scholarships
45、and grants(补助金). He _40_ to keep his scholarships, because without even one of them, he would have to _41_ and back on the farm. And in Davids home, there was always only enough money to cover the expense. His father died when he was twelve._42_ David also talked about his father. Usually it was lat
46、e at night, in the dorm just before bed, and the _43_ always ended with tears that flowed from a river of memories and _44_: memories of a father suffering from _45_ at a time when his son was just a teenager; longings for opportunities to cure his fathers disease missed, because disease does not un
47、derstand about the _46_ between father and son. Nor does (do) _47_ care.Time passed and we had to say _48_ to each other. After lots of hugging, and words of thanks, we eventually _49_. It was on my _50_ trip upstairs to our dorm that I saw a package on my bed. I _51_ the wrapping paper. It was the
48、blue cotton shirt in a box with a card _52_ to it, reading:Thomas, I cant thank you enough for your _53_. This has been tough years and you have been _54_ a friend. Thank you for listening. Thanks for everything. DavidI pushed aside the note, with _55_ tears dropping on the shirt.I still have the shirt today, though it has faded and wrinkled with age.36. Astudent Broommate Cbrother Dteacher37. ABecause BUnless CIn case DEven if
