1、1衡阳市八中 2019 届高三第二次月考试题英语请注意： 时量: 120 分钟 满分: 150 分第一部分 听力技能（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，并标在试题卷的相应位置。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。每段对话读两遍。例: How much is the shirt?A. 19.15 B. 9.18 C. 9.151. Where does the man want to go?A. To a railway
2、station B. To a Post Office C. To the seaside2. What happened to the woman?A. She woke up late B. She got to work late C. She stayed up late3. What is the woman doing now?A. Baking cookies B. Making a list C. Shopping for groceries4. How does the woman feel about the zoo?A. Sad B. Impressed C. Disap
3、pointed5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Young people lose their jobs easily.B. Young people are too quick in making decisions.C. Young people seldom stay long in the same job.第二节（共 15 小题,每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。6. When will the man start his new job?A. Tomorrow B.
4、 Next week C. Next month7. Why is the man paying for the womans lunch?A. She helped him a lot B. It is his turn to pay C. He wants to congratulate her听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。8. What is Annas chemistry grade now?A. B B. B+ C. D9. When does Annas study group meet?A. After school B. On the weekends C.
5、 During lunch hour10. Who is Anna speaking to?A. A studying group member B. Her teacher C. Her father2听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。11. How old was Jonathans mother when she started doing laundry?A. 8 years old B. 10 years old C. 16 years old12. Which temperature will Jonathan use for now?A. Hot B. Cold
6、 C. Warm13. What is the “light ” spin cycle used for?A. Jeans and towels B. Most of Jonathans clothes C. Sheets and pillow cases听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 16 三个小题。14. Which decorations are on the sofa?A. The Christmas ones B. The Halloween ones C. The Thanksgiving ones15. What did the man use to get the box
7、out?A. A pole B. A chair C. A ladder16. Where might the conservation take place?A. In the basement B. In the bedroom C. In the living room听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。17. What does the Golden Rule ask people to do?A. Develop personal rulesB. Respect their families and ancestorsC. Treat others as they w
8、ish to be treated18. Which is Confucius teaching?A. Governments should be moral B. Husbands should respect wivesC. People should memorize rules of behavior.19. How did Confucius teach lessons?A. Through arguments. B. Through reasoning C. Through personal examples20. What does the speaker say about C
9、onfucius?A. He used to be even more important.B. He has influenced many cultures.C. He has little effect on people today.第二部分 阅读技能(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 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。3ASoon enough, we will lose some of the most amazing sites on Earth!The Great Ba
10、rrier ReefRising air temperatures will cause sea temperatures to rise as well.All life supported by the oceans will be affected with this shock to their ecosystem.Coral are some of the most vulnerable marine animals and we are already watching whole reefs disappear.The Great Barrier Reef in Australi
11、a is no exception and will continue to shrink as the temperatures rise！These reefs are some of the best in the world for diving, but they will soon disappear!VeniceSprawling across(横跨)hundreds of small islands in Northeast Italy，Venice is at extreme risk of sinking into the Adriatic Sea.Rising sea l
12、evels are in fact a serious threat to many coastal cities located at sea level.Lucky for us，however，Venice is developing a series of sea walls to protect the city in times of high tide.Glacier(冰川)National ParkGlacier National Park was once covered by over 150 glaciers, but by 2005 it only had about
13、27！Located in Montana, Canada, this park is over a million acres and has a huge plant and wildlife population.As temperatures rise, the glaciers and ice melt, which will upset the ecosystems sustaining over a thousand plant species and hundreds of animals.The AmazonThe cause behind the disappearance
14、 of these fantastic places ultimately comes down to humans.Our expansion usually requires cutting down forests for land, fuel and materials，but rarely considers the consequences.These forests are sources of food and medicine for just about everyone on the planet!What will happen if we lose these val
15、uable places and beautiful destinations？！21According to the text，what is causing corals death?ARising sea levels. BRising sea temperatures.C Humans diving activities. DThe shrinkage(缩小)of their habitats.22What can we infer from the part of “Venice”？AMany places are in the risk of sinking below the s
16、ea level.BVenice is the only coastal city of Italy.CVenice will never sink because of the protection of sea walls.DItaly consists of hundreds of small islands in the Adriatic Sea.423What can we learn about Glacier National Park from the text?AIt doesnt support any living thing for its cold. B. It is
17、 covered by over 150 glaciers.CPlant species and animals in it have died out. D. It covers a large area in Montana.24Which sites shrinking reason differs from the other sites?AThe Great Barrier Reef. BVenice.CThe Amazon. DGlacier National Park.BMark felt that it was time for him to take part in his
18、community, so he went to the neighborhood meeting after work.The area city council(委员会)woman was leading a discussion about how the quality of life was on the decline.The neighborhood faced many problems.Mark looked at the charts taped to the walls.There were charts for parking problems, crime, and
19、for problems in vacant buildings.Mark read from the charts, “Police patrols(巡逻)cut back, illegal parking up 20%.”People were supposed to suggest solutions to the council woman.It was too much for Mark.“The problems are too big,”he thought.He turned to the man next to him and said， “I think this is a
20、 waste of my time.Nothing I can do would make a difference here.”As he neared the bus stop on his way home, Mark saw a woman carrying a grocery bag, and a baby.As Mark got closer, her other child, a little boy, suddenly dashed into the street.The woman tried to reach for him, but as she moved, her b
21、ag shifted(滑落), and groceries started to fall out.Mark ran to take the boys arm and led him back to his mother.“You gotta stay with Mom,”he said.Then he picked up the fallen groceries while the woman smiled in relief.“Thanks,”she said.“Youve got great timing.”“Just being neighborly,”Mark said.As he
22、rode home, he glanced at the poster near his seat in the bus.Small acts of kindness add up.Mark smiled and thought， “Maybe thats a good place to start.”25Why did Mark go to the neighborhood meeting?ATo join in the neighborhood patrols.BTo collect suggestions for the community problems.CTo voice his
23、complaints to the city council. DTo do something for his community.26What was being discussed when Mark arrived at the neighborhood meeting?AThe increase of police patrols at night. BThe worsening in the quality of life.5CThe rebuilding of vacant buildings.DThe violation(违反)of community regulations.
24、27What did Mark think of the communitys problems?AThey have to be dealt with one by one.BThey need to be solved with the assistance from the city.CThey may take a long time to be solved. DThey are too big for single efforts.28Why did Mark smile on his ride home?AHe had done a small deed of kindness.
25、 BHe had read a funny poster near his seat.CHe had got some groceries at a big discount. DHe had caught the bus just in time.CSometimes people call each other“scaredcat”. But have you ever thought about this expression? When a cat is frightened, its heart starts beating faster，its muscles get tense
26、and there are changes in the chemicals in its bloodstream.Although the cat doesnt realize this, its body is getting ready for action.If the danger continues, the animal will do one of two things.It will protect itself, or it will run away as fast as it can.Something like this also happens to people.
27、When we are excited, angry or scared by other feelings，our bodies go through many physical changes.Our hearts beat faster，and our muscles get tense.All of these changes make us more alert and ready to react.We, too, get ready to defend ourselves or run.Human beings, however, have a problem that anim
28、als never face.If we give way to our feelings and let them take over, we can get into trouble.Have you ever said something in anger or hit somebody and regretted it later? Have you ever shouted at a teacher, told somebody you were lonely, or said you were in love, and then wished later you had kept
29、your mouth shut？It isnt always clever to express your feelings freely.Does this mean that its smarter to always hide our feelings？No！If you keep feelings of anger, sadness hidden away or bottled up inside, your body stays tense.Physical illness can develop, and you can feel disturbed badly inside.It
30、 can actually be bad for your health.It isnt good to keep pleasant feelings inside either; all feelings need to be expressed.Feelings that you keep all bottled up inside dont just go away.Its as if you bought some bananas and put them in a cupboard.You might not be able to see them, but before long
31、youd smell them.And if you opened the cupboard, chances 6are that youd see little fruit flies flying all over them.They are bad.You can try to treat feelings as if they were bananas in the cupboard.You can hide them and you can pretend they dont exist, but they ll still be around.And at last youll h
32、ave to deal with them, just like those bananas.29When people and animals are aroused by fear，_.Athey may get ready to attack or run awayBtheir muscles get neither tense nor relaxedCtheir hearts beat either faster or slowerDthey feel very regretful immediately30Why do human beings get into trouble ac
33、cording to the passage?AThey are usually not as alert as animals.BThey always do something wrong to other people.CThey sometimes cant control their feelings.DThey dont pay attention to their physical changes.31What can we infer from the passage?AFeelings will gradually disappear when you hold them i
34、n.BBananas stay fresh longer when they are in a cupboard.CHolding in your feelings may lead to unpleasant results.DIts good for your health to keep pleasant feelings inside.32What is the purpose of this passage?ATo tell us that peoples feelings are like bananas in a cupboard.BTo give us some advice
35、on how to express our feelings.CTo prove that it isnt always wise to express our feelings freely.DTo help us deal with feelings in a wise and proper way.DWhen Columbussailed the ocean blue in 1492 he wasnt looking for America, he was searching for a route from Spain to China; America just got in the
36、 way.The Spanish were after the riches of Asia: silk, dates,spices.Until later adventurers discovered how to sail to the Far East, trade with China depended on the Silk Road.The trade between China and Europe brought huge wealth, so the Spanish had a strong desire to find a new way to the East.Event
37、ually a way appeared; as sea traffic developed from the 17th century onwards, the overland route diminished.Now China is seeking to revive(复兴)the Silk Road and is preparing to invest 4 trillion pounds in new roads, rail links, oil pipelines and other basic facilities.It is hoped that goods can be sh
38、ipped westwards by land far 7more quickly and economically than by sea.But the plan is also to attract more tourists.Actually, China does pretty well for tourists already; its the worlds fourth most visited country.Two citiesBeijing and Shanghaipossess the tourism business, with significant interest
39、 in destinations such as Xian and Chengdu.While Beijing is modern，cities such as Lanzhou and Dunhuang have one foot planted firmly in old China.Other places featured include Xian，the former capital of China，where you can come face to face with the Terracotta Army built to protect Chinas first empero
40、r in the afterlife.From Lanzhou tour members take the train to Jiayuguan, Chinas western gateway and a key location on the Silk Road.There is also a fourday coach journey along the original Silk Route through the Xinjiang region to Kashgar.Along the way, at Kurla, you can visit the ruins of the Iron
41、 Fortress.33What does the underlined word“diminished” in Paragraph 2 mean?ADiscovered. BDisturbed.CDisappeared. DDisplayed.34What is the purpose of reviving the Silk Road?ATo make transportation westwards faster and cheaper.BTo construct new roads and other basic structures.CTo rebuild the ruins of
42、the Iron Fortress.DTo draw more inland tourists attention to the western gateway.35What is the best title for the text?AThe function of the Silk Road. BThe charming of the Silk Road.CThe origin of the Silk Road. DThe future of the Silk Road.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入空白处的最佳选项。选项
43、中有两项为多余选项。Protecting your eyesight is one of the most important things you can do to help maintain your quality of life. 36 Consider these simple guidelines:Protect your eyes from harmful UV(紫外线的) light. When you stay outdoors during daytime, always wear sunglasses that protect your eyes from 100 pe
44、rcent of the suns harmful UV rays. 37Look for warning signs of changes in your vision. 38 Some trouble signs to look for are double vision, hazy (模糊的) vision and having difficulty seeing in low light conditions. Other signs and symptoms of potentially serious eye 8problems that require immediate att
45、ention include red eyes, frequent flashes of light, eye pain and swelling.39 A comprehensive eye exam, including enlarging your pupils (瞳孔), can determine your risk for major eye diseases that have no early warning signs or symptoms. An eye exam also can make sure that your prescription for eyeglass
46、es or contact lenses (隐形眼镜) is up to date. 40 But keeping a healthy lifestyle and having regular eye exams will certainly decrease your risk of developing a sight-stealing eye problem that otherwise might have prevented.A. This may help reduce your risk of cataracts(白内障) and other problems.B. Test y
47、our eyesight for free in an online eye exam.C. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.D. With a little careful and loving care, you can keep your eyes healthy as you age.E. Get your eyes checked at least every two years.F. Its true that following these steps is no guara
48、ntee of perfect vision through your lifetime.G. If you start noticing changes in your vision, see your eye doctor immediately.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分 45 分)（原创）第一节(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 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。When my wife, Jane, and I were 16, we were in the same c
49、lass. About a week before Thanksgiving Day, we found out our teacher Edward was having some 41 challenges. We wanted to do something to help, so as a class we 42 to gather food, clothing and gifts to 43 his family had a good Thanksgiving Day.When Jame told her family about our plan, her mother was 44 . Together they searched their house for things they could 45 . Her mother went to the kitchen, 46 a big turkey and saying, “Thanksgiving Day wont be 47 withou
