1、- 1 -辽宁省大连市一三中学 2019 届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题（无答案）第一部分 听力 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节）第一节（满分 30 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ALast year, when our three-year-old great-granddaughter Kylie was taken to see Santa Claus, she made sure to give him her wish list of toys. A week later, she ran into a differen
2、t Santa in a mall. He stopped to ask what she wanted for Christmas. Kylie was surprised and let him know: “If you cant remember what I told you last week, how are you going to remember on Christmas Eve?”Mary Paul, Milwaukee, WisconsinAs my son Mike and I drove to the mall, we passed a Salvation Army
3、 Santa ringing his bell. “Mike,” I said, “theres Santa!” He shook his head. “Thats just some guy in a Santa suit,” he said. It saddened me to think that maybe my son no longer believed in Santa, and we drove the rest of the way in silence. At the mall, we spotted another Santa greeting young believe
4、rs. Suddenly, Mike took off toward him. Turning back to me, he shouted. “Now, theres the real Santa!”Michael E. Fahey, Huntley, IllinoisWe immigrated to America from China when I was six. Because I was shy and didnt speak English, I had few friends. My days were spent at home with my brother. Someti
5、mes wed help our neighbor Mr. Mueller pull weeds. One Christmas Day, there was a knock at the door. Grandma opened it, and there stood a big fellow in red with a snow-white beard, laughing, “Ho, ho, ho!” He handed out presents and made us laugh. I had so much fun. It was years later when I learned t
6、hat our special Santa was our neighbor Mr. Mueller.Joanne Tang, Litchfield Park, Arizona21. Why was Kylie surprised when running into a different Santa?- 2 -A. Because she got what she wished.B. Because she knew who the Santa was.C. Because she wished to get another toy.D. Because she thought they w
7、ere the same Santa.22. What would Mikes parent feel as to Mikes different attitudes towards Santa?A. Angry. B. Sad. C. Confused. D. Understandable.23. What did Mr. Mueller do on Christmas Day?A. He stood outside our house. B. He gave out gifts by acting as Santa.C. He continued to pull weeds. D. He
8、stayed with us in our home.BLIANG TAO sold 80 pink Givenchy bags in 12 minutes. Becky Fang sold 100 Mini Cooper cars in just five minutes. Both are wanghong, literally “red-hot on the web“. Every day millions of Chinese search social media for wanghong posts or watch live-streams for wanghongs opini
9、ons on everything. The fans are helping wanghong to make money out of their popularity-and to shake up the countrys e-commerce(电子商务) industry in the processA few of wanghong have been hired by luxury brands. JaegerLeCoultre, a Swiss watchmaker, hired Papi Jiang for a video ad targeting young people,
10、 including her 27 million fans on Sina Weibo, a Twitter-like microblog. Zhang Yi of iiMedia Research, a consulting firm, estimates that up to 15% of sales on shopping sites like Taobao or social-media apps such as WeChat are influenced by wanghongs public support. The length of a dress might be deci
11、ded by a survey of a wanghongs fans; its launch date might be based on the number of hits, shares or comments it collects, some of which can cause last-minute design changes.This poses a new challenge for retailers (零售商), whose supply chains must respond even more quickly to wanghongs opinions. Whil
12、e previously a company would look for a celebrity to match its image, wanghong and their admirers are shaping goods.Another challenge comes directly from wanghong themselves. They increasingly - 3 -make money not merely from online support or advice but by launching their own e-commerce stores. Sale
13、s of goods accounted for just under half of wanghong earnings of 53bn yuan （8bn） in 2016, estimates Analysys, a Chinese market-research firm (the rest came mostly from live-show tips and ads).Some wanghong are going a step further. In November Becky Fang launched her own clothing line. Part of her m
14、otivation, she says, was that the brands she supported did not always match the trends she was sharing with her followers. By creating her own brand, Beckys Fantasy, she has full control of the quality. She also gains a new income. For the time being only 3-5% of wanghong follow Becky Fangs example,
15、 iiMedia Research estimates. But it expects the model to become an industry in its own right, including entertainment and e-commerce, and driven by online data24. Why can wanghong use their popularity to make money？A. Because they are Internet starsB. Because they use social mediaC. Because their op
16、inions influence fansD. Because they can shake the e-commerce industry25. What is the characteristic of the products supported by wanghong？A. It is fans-based B. It is social-media-basedC. It is design-shared D. It is youth-targeted26. What are the challenges for retailers？A. Online support and advi
17、ceB. Increasing sales of goods onlineC. Quick responses to the market changesD. Wanghongs opinions and e-commerce stores27. Why do some wanghong create their own brands？A. Because they want to attract more fansB. Because they want to share with their followersC. Because they want to set up a new ind
18、ustry modelD. Because the brands they speak for cant satisfy their fans- 4 -CA Song of Ice and Fire is a seven-part series of fantasy written for adults. George R. R. Martin writes each chapter from the perspective of a specific character, providing a limited point of view for each section. The read
19、er is able to understand the inner workings of the individual, but the reader is preventeded from a whole understanding of the text. The world he has created has magic, but there is much more than that. While magic exists, it exists on the edge, and the inner unrest of the characters is much more im
20、portant.His work also has a level of realness that is astonishing in a work of fantasy. Characters are imperfect, and many make questionable moral choices. In the end, however, Martin shows that both good and bad happen to both the people of high moral standard and the corrupt. He has made it clear
21、that any character can die at any point, which has led to a lot of heartbreak from readers.In 2011, A Song of Ice and Fire became a television series titled Game of Thrones. Martin has been closely involved with the production. It has currently run for seven seasons, and viewers anxiously await the
22、eighth season to answer their questions from the season seven finale.His fans are also waiting for The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring, the next books in the series, to answer the questions Martin and the television show have not yet addressed. Martin, however, has no plans to rush. He has mad
23、e it clear that he will continue to write the books while working on the television show and writing other novels.But how will the story continue? What is going to happen in Westeros, and more importantly: when are we going to find out? Martinis skill as a writer has kept readers and viewers attract
24、ed. Many hope he will finish the next book before the next season of the show begins, but no one knows with Martin. He always keeps his readers guessing.28. One of the characteristics of A Song of Ice and Fire is A. each chapter is written from a limited point of viewB. magic is the center of the st
25、ory- 5 -C. Martin has made imperfect characters die at any pointD. many characters make astonishing choices29. What is George R. R. Martins A Song of Ice and Fire considered to be？A. One of his masterworks of fantasyB. An unsuccessful screen adaptationC. An artistic creation for the TVD. One of the
26、best TV programmes30. What does the word “address“ in the fourth paragraph mean？A. written B. spoken C. solved D. directed31. How will the ending of the story be？A. Interesting B. Confusing C. Novel D. UnknownDTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is gaining global popularity. According to a government
27、 white paper, TCM has been introduced in 183 countries and regions around the world.Westerners understanding of TCM, however, may be limited to acupuncture, cupping and massage(针灸,拔罐和按摩). For instance, the purple, injury-like marks left on U. S. swimmer Michael Phelps,back from cupping for the purpo
28、se of relaxing his muscles and reducing pain became the center of attention during the Rio Olympics in 2016.As a matter of fact, Chinese herbs play a more important role in getting rid of diseases and keeping the body in good condition in the TCM treatment system than physical treatment. It is there
29、fore discouraging to know that while 103 World Health Organization member countries have given approval to the practice of acupuncture, not many recognize Chinese herbal medicine. TCM falls far behind western medicine owing partly to the slow development of Chinese herbs.Herbs are made into pills, p
30、owder and soup, and the kind of herbs used, their quality and quantity, and the processing of the ingredients (原材料) jointly determine the effectiveness of the prescription. Compared with western medicine, which has standardized drug production processes and treatment methods, - 6 -TCM lacks standard
31、ization, with the chemical composition and functions of its medicines being unclear and their effects being unstable. Fortunately, standardization has improved in recent decades, with an increasing number of factories producing patented TCM drugs.Another factor that has prevented the development of
32、TCM prescription drugs is the lack of creativity. While western medicine-making companies come up with new products every year, TCM drug producers tend to make medicines according to prescriptions handed down from the past. Chinese chemist Tu Youyous winning the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Med
33、icine for her research into malaria (疟疾) treatment may drive creativity to some extent in Chinas TCM industry. However, the current state of affairs cannot be changed within a short time.32. Why does the author mention the example of Michael Phelps？A. Because he was injured in his swimmingB. Because
34、 cupping is a kind of important TCM treatmentC. Because westerners know a little about TCMD. Because westerners attach great importance to TCM33. Why dont some member countries of WHO recognize Chinese herbal medicine？A. Because Chinese herbs can get rid of diseasesB. Because they only approve the p
35、ractice of acupunctureC. Because western medicine is more effectiveD. Because medicine made out of Chinese herbs develops slowly34. Compared with western medicine, what is the weak point of TCM in Paragraph 4？A. The methods of planting herbs B. The effectiveness of prescriptionC. Lacking in standard
36、ization D. Its stable functions35. The lack of creativity in TCM refers to the fact that A. medicine-making companies lack creativityB. prescriptions are got from the pastC. western companies are more experiencedD. medicine-making companies lack driving force- 7 -第二节（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
37、最佳选项选项中有两项为多余选项After working six years at a company, Bob Congers lost his job. He hadnt done anything wrong. On the contrary, he was a good worker, but his company was cutting its workforce._36_ So how can you distinguish yourself and avoid losing your job? Career experts have developed these strate
38、gies for holding on to a job._37_Being a good worker is sometimes less important than making sure that people know youre a good worker. Volunteer for new responsibilities, push your ideas, and make sure everyone knows you.Take classes.Learn everything that could help you do your job better. If the c
39、ompany buys computers, learn how to use them. _38_Keep up-to-date.Make sure you know about changes and new directions in the company. If you find out that sales is becoming the most important department, try making a move to sales. Be positive.People who find things to complain about are a lot less
40、popular than people who find things to praise. Having a good attitude is important. Express yourself well.Having good ideas isnt always enough. _39_ Find ways to improve your speaking and writing skills. Impress your superiors.You can make a positive impact on your boss by arriving early and working
41、 late. _40_In the end, it all comes down to one basic strategy; Make yourself so valuable that company wont want to lose you. - 8 -A. But many people seldom spend time training in new areas.B. Take on responsibilities. C. Workforce cutbacks are common in todays economy.D. You need to be able to comm
42、unicate them.E. And you should always dress in a businesslike way, even if others dress casually. F. Make yourself noticeable.G. If learning more about marketing could help you, take a short course.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节）第一节 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑How can I forget the da
43、y? On 14 July 1974, I travelled in an overcrowded bus to an unheard town called Shendurni. The next day, I was to join the department of a junior college there. _41_ about my new job, but anxious and fearful too, I was out of my _42_ zone. Around 7 p.m, it started pouring with rain. Wondering about
44、my new career in an unknown land, I had _43_ in my seat. I woke up with a（n）_44_to the sound of the conductor announcing the name of my bus stop. I looked out. It was completely dark. Ah, a power cut. _45_unusual during heavy rains. “Conductor Sahab, can I get a _46_ for myself here? Im new to the p
45、lace,“ I heard myself ask _47_. “Arre bhai, get off my bus and let us go. We _48 to reach the next station on time. Where will you get a place to stay in this goddamned town?“ he shouted back. Among increasing panic, I felt a _49_ tap on my shoulder. As I looked back, a warm smile _50_ me. “Im Sawan
46、t, from the next town. The bus _51_ there for the night and returns tomorrow morning. Why dont you buy a ticket for the next stop? You can spend the night at my place, and join work tomorrow.“ I thanked him from my heart and accepted his _52_. By the time the bus reached the final stop, it was 8:30p
47、.m. The kind soul led me to his house. He and his wife made great _53_ to make my stay comfortable. I was_54_ with warm water for a bath, followed by a hot_55_ and a comfortable bed. All this took place - 9 -in semi-darkness. No lights yet. I was up early the next morning and my benefactor （恩人） came
48、 to _56_ me off. I could not see his face clearly, as it was _57_ dark. I made it _58_the college in time and taught there for almost 11 years. All this while I _59_ him, even asking my new friends and students to help find the kind soul. But Mr Sawant remained _60_. Perhaps I had got his name wrong
49、. My only regret: I could not thank him again.41. A. Excited B. Interested C. Worried D. Annoyed42. A. home B. school C. comfort D. dilemma43. A. knocked off B. dropped off C. turned off D. nodded off44. A. start B. jump C. walk D. eye45. A. Something B. Anything C. Everything D. Nothing46. A. seat B. room C. ticket D. map47. A. sadly B. quickly C. ner
