广东省东莞市松山湖学校、第一中学2019届高三12月联考英语试题
广东省东莞市松山湖学校、第一中学高三英语12月联考试题
东莞中学松山湖学校、东莞市第一中学2016届高三12月联考英语试卷总分：120分考试时间：120分钟注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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A.University Room RegulationsApproved and Prohibited ItemsThe following items are approved for use in residential (住宿的) rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.Access to Residential RoomsStudents are provided with a combination (组合密码) for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination.Cooking PolicyStudents living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.Pet PolicyNo pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of $ 100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.1. Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms?A. Ceiling fans and waterbeds.B. Wireless routers and radios.C. Hair dryers and candles.D. TVs and electric blankets.2. What do we know about the cooking policy?A. A microwave oven can be used.B. Cooking in student rooms is permitted.C. A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.D. Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.3. If a student has kept a cat in his room for a week since the warning, he will face _______.A. parents’ visitsB. a fine of $100C. the Student CourtD. a written noticeBThere is a story about a man who lost his legs and left arm in an accident. After the accident, only a finger and thumb on his right hand remained.He was a brilliant, creative, and educated man. He had gained a lot of experience while traveling around the world, so he became very depressed after his accident. He was afraid that he would spend the rest of his life suffering and would no longer be able to spend his life in a meaningful way. Then, he realized that he still had partial function of his right hand and could still write even though it was very difficult. An idea occurred to him. “Why not write to other people who need encouragement?”He wrote to the prison ministry about sending letters to the prisoners. The prison minister replied, “Writing to the prisoners is acceptable, but your lette rs will not be answered.”Filled with excitement, the man knew he could write his letters. He began sending one-way messages of God’s love, hope, strength, and encouragement. He wrote twice a week, testing his strength and ability to the limit. He poured his heart and soul into his words and shared his experience, sense of humor, optimism, and faith.It was difficult to write those letters, especially without hope of a reply. One day he received a letter from the prison ministry. It was a short note from the officer who monitored and checked the prison mail.The letter said, “Please write on the best paper you can afford. Your letters are passed from cell to cell until they literally fall to pieces! ”No matter what circumstances life may present, we all have unique experiences, abilities, and God-given talents. We can discover ways to reach others who desperately need messages of encouragement and strength.4. In order to live in a meaningful way, the man began to .A. write to other people who need encouragementB. receive the school educationC. meet the people who are depressedD. help other people with lost arms and legs5. According to the prison minister, .A. the man was not allowed to write to the prisonersB. the prisoners were probably not allowed to answer the lettersC. the man couldn’t go to see the prisoners himselfD. he was not sure if the prisoners liked receiving the letters6. From the officer’s short note we know that.A. the man would be offered free paper to write letters onB. some of the prisoners were not satisfied with his lettersC. his letters were very popular among the prisonersD. the prisoners eagerly wanted to write back to the man7. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Stories about a Helpful PersonB. Special Letters of EncouragementC. Popularity of Special LettersD. Relationship between Writers and PrisonersCSuperman Returns, X-Men, The Fantastic Four and Iron Man have been on the list of superhero movies since the dawn of the 21st century. The success of them has gone beyond all expectations, with six of the top 12 highest box office grosses (票房收入) being held by superhero movies. There are many theories as to why these films have become and remained so popular over the last decade.Some experts consider most movies to be forms of escapism (逃避现实). They are traditionally meant to be a combination of education and entertainment, and superhero films tend heavily toward the latter element. Watching a superhero movie is a great chance to relax and not think about stress or difficult things in your life.Historically, during times of war, films have become a hotbed of patriotism (爱国主义). Superheroes are charged with bringing peace, fighting violently if necessary, and trying to maintain a normal life. Some audience members may relate to that concept, either on a personal level or in relation to their ideas about war and any current world situations. Moreover, most superheroes serve as a hope-inspiring figure, an image of someone who can save us all from dark and difficult times. Superhero movies promote the ideas of peace, safety and freedom.Aside from the global and psychological reasons, superhero movies are just a lot of fun. Since the success of Spiderman, the Hollywood film industry has begun throwing huge amounts of money at the films, to great effect. Most of the big-earning superhero films of the 21st century are written, acted, and technically produced by the best minds in the film business. In 2008, The Dark Knight was released, making back nearly its entire production budget of $185 million dollars in the first weekend.Superhero movies are many things to many people. To comic book lovers, they are the realization of their favorite worlds. To those feeling the strain of economic, personal, or national problems, they are a welcome escape for a few hours. Grab your popcorn and your chocolate and look for a good seat in the middle of the row, because it looks like superhero films will continue to have a wild ride.8. The author lists some superhero movies in Paragraph 1 in order to show that ________.A. superhero movies are shot in the 21st centuryB. superhero movies express the idea of escapismC. superhero movies make more profit than other moviesD. superhero movies get popular over the last decade9. People like superhero movies during times of war because __________.A. people can be saved from dark and difficult timesB. people can gain positive energy from superhero moviesC. people can learn how to fight against other countriesD. people can know more about the current world situations10. According to the passage, we can learn __________.A. Watching superhero films is a way of entertainment.B. Comic book lovers don’t dare to face the reality.C. Superhero films are a new form of education.D. People who love their country watch superhero films most.11. What’s the best title for the passage?A. How much profit do superhero movies bring?B. What makes superhero movies successful?C. Why are superhero movies so popular?D. Which superhero movies are the most famous?DService Foods makes it easier for cooks to reduce mealtime complains. Service Foods is so confident that they can reduce complaints, in fact, that the company is offering a series of mealtime complaint-reduction tips.According to a representative of Service Foods, complaints can occur when busy cooks serve substandard, low quality meats. As products sit in packaging in the meat case at the store, the meat can age out too much. The natural flavor disappears, and it can be replaced with an undesirable strange flavor. According to Service Foods, complaints from children are common when you serve substandard meats. Kids may not have the words to describe why they don’t like the meats, but they’re certainly willing to express their displeasure. By serving meats from Service Foods, complaints can be reduced. Service Foods meats are all natural and organic, meaning the meats have no chemicals or water or colorings that can change the taste. And the meats are flash-frozen right after cutting, so they won’t taste strange to your children.If you’re facing different types of complaints, Service Foods may still be able to help you. Some families have mealtime boredom. The same meals, served in the same way, week after week, can be incredibly boring and hard to look forward to. When it comes to these complaints, Service Foods has the answer right on the web. Just go to http: //www. and you'll find a long list of recipes to try. Some of these recipes are made in demonstration format, so you can watch the video and get step-by-step instructions on how to prepare the meals. By following these recipes from Service Foods, complaints relating to boredom can certainly be reduced.While Service Foods knows complaints at mealtime can never be totally eradicated, as picky kids will always be picky kids with concerns, the company is doing everything possible to deal with the problem and get cooks the help they need.12. According to the passage, mealtime complaints are most likely caused by ________.A. flash-frozen meatsB. strange-taste foodC. low quality mealD. poor quality meats13. Service Foods can solve mealtime boredom by ______.A. serving flash-frozen meatB. expressing children's complaintsC. instructing different ways of cookingD. supplying natural food without chemicals14. The underlined word “eradicated” in the last paragraph can be replaced with ______.A. coveredB. removedC. reducedD. accepted15. What will the readers probably do after reading the passage?A. Pay for Service Foods service.B. Buy organic meat from now on.C. Write recipes for Service Foods.D. Answer complaints on the web.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。
2019-2020学年东莞市第一中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年东莞市第一中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMy Biggest ChallengeAs a writer on an adventure sports magazine, I’dalways fought shy of doing the adventurous stuff myself, preferring instead to observe the experts from a safe distance and relay their experiences to readers in the form of written language. Thus, when I was challenged to take part in a mountain climb in aid of raising money for charity-and to write about it afterwards-I was unwilling, to say the least.I was lucky enough to have a brilliant climbing coach called Keith, who put me through my paces after my daily work. He gave me knowledge about everything from the importance of building muscle groups to how to avoid tiredness through nutrition. It quickly became apparent that the mechanics of climbing were more complex than I had imagined. There was the equipment and techniques I’d never even heard of, all of which would come in handy on the snow-capped peak I’d be climbing.Aware of the challenge, Keith made a detailed action plan and I forced myself to stick to it, doing a daily workout at the gym and going on hikes with a heavy pack. I perfected my technique on the climbing wall and even went to climb the mountains to get vital experience. My self-belief increased alongside my muscle power and I became confident about finishing the climb.All too soon I was on a plane to my destination. On that day, when I looked up at the mountain, I thought of abandoning it. But then I remembered all the hard work I’d done and how disappointed Keith would be if I gave up at the last minute-not to mention letting down the charity and the sense of failure I’d experience myself. With a deep breath I gathered my equipment and headed out into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.And as I sit here now, tapping away on my laptop, I’m amazed at the details in which I can recall every second of the climb: the burning muscles, the tiredness, the minor problems along the way. Could I have been better prepared? Possibly. Would I be back for another go? Thankfully not. The feeling of being excited when I stood on top of the world is a never-to-be-repeated experience but one I will enjoy forever nevertheless.1. At the beginning of the activity, the author revealed his ______.A. disappointment in the coming adventure.B. expectation of writing about his experience.C. lack of enthusiasm for the challenge he’d been offered.D. curiosity about taking part in the mountain climb for charity.2. What did the author realise during his climb training?A. The knowledge about climbing was really confusing.B. The equipment was the key factor to reach the peak.C. Climbing was much more complicated than expected.D. Hard training was far more important than making plans.3. How did the author feel after he succeeded in climbing the mountain?A. He was relieved that he wouldn’t have to do it again.B. He was well satisfied that he had done his best for it.C. He was surprised that he had managed to complete it.D.He was regretful that it wasn’t as smooth as imagined.BIt’s become an accepted part of keeping up to date with extended family and friends, but if schoolchildren were in their parents’ shoes, the majority wouldn’t share posts of their sons and daughters online. Over 55% said they would not upload news about, or images of, their children to their social media feeds, according to survey of over 16,000 pupils by Votes for Schools.While some were concerned about being embarrassed or the longevity of content which could remain online indefinitely, others expressed concern about their personal data beingcompromised. One of the pupils surveyed said, “Although our parents mean well, sometimes theconsequenceof a post can be disastrous.”In response to thesurvey, children’s mental health charity Place2Be and law firm Mishcon de Reya have produced three films ahead of the Christmas holidays – the best period for parental oversharing.In one video, about safety online, 10-year-old Adavan said, “If you share anything with your family, you know who’s going to see it. But if you share it publicly, there are millions of people who can see your picture.”Joe Hancock, a security lead at Mishcon de Reya, encouraged parents to share wisely. “Simple steps, such as checking your privacy settings and asking others not to share content of your children on their accounts if they have not updated their privacy settings, are a good start. And, as we found out from the children during filming, having their permission is key,” he said.The study marks a shift away from the usual debate about teaching children to use the Internet safely. SandraDavis, head of the law firm’s family department, said, “Children are the experts on the real and immediate impact of sharenting（晒娃）– the full extent of which we cannot know yet. We must ensure we listen to children and take their views into consideration now in order to avoid any unintendedconsequences further down the line.”4.What’s most pupils’ attitude towards sharing posts about children?A. Skeptical.B. Unconcerned.C. Tolerant.D. Unwilling.5.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2?A. Summarize the previous paragraph.B. Provide some advice for parents.C. Predict the consequence of sharing posts.D. Give reasons for the result of the survey.6.What should parents first pay attention to according to Joe Hancock?A. Safety.B. Consequence.C. Wisdom.D. Health.7.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Parents should take children’s opinions into account.B. Parents should teach children to use the Internet safely.C. Children must make sure to listen to their parents.D. Children should avoid unintended consequences of sharenting.CFor years, Zach Ault, a father of three, enjoyed being physically active. He was even training for a half-marathon. But in 2017, he took time off to recover from an infection. After recovering, he tried to continue his runs but could not complete them. He was not able to spend time with his children. He had to cut back his job. Even sleeping as much as 16 hours a day made no difference in his condition.“His body had literally hijacked him and it wasn't going to allow him to push through, ” said Anne Ault, his wife. After months of testing, doctors announced their result-chronic fatigue syndrome, a disease that makes an individual feel extremely tired.This fatigue lasts more than six months and becomes worse after any kind of physical exertion (费力活动). Patients may have difficulty standing upright. They also may have trouble thinking, often described as a “brain fog”. There are no approvedtreatments, or even tests to help with diagnosis. There is no way to predict who will recover and who will have a severe case that lasts for years.Now the doctors at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are conducting a unique study to learn more aboutthe condition. Zach Ault is one of the subjects in the study. When Ault rides an exercise bicycle, scientists measure how his leg muscles use oxygen. Afterward, doctors fit a special cap on Ault's head to measure electrical activity in his brain. They then send him to spend the night in an air-tight room where air has been removed with pipe for additional study. Scientists measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels to tell how much energy Ault is using, minute by minute. “We're figuring out how his body adjusts to an exercise load, or a stress load.”“It's hard not knowing if or when I'm going to recover, ” he said. But Ault says the study did help him learn about the disease. And it gave him ideas about how to save up his energy.8. What was Zach Ault's life like before 2017?A. He was fond of exercising.B. He won several half-marathons.C. He spent much time lying in bed.D. He was busy looking after his children.9. How did the infection affect Zach Ault?A. He lost his job.B. He was unable to sleep.C. He became too weak to do sports.D. He was tired of running a half-marathon.10. What can we learn about chronic fatigue syndrome?A. It usually lasts no more than months.B. It is likely to cause thinking disorders.C. Patients with it need to stay in bed all day long.D. Patients with it should avoid any kind of exercise.11. What does Zach Ault think of the study?A. It helped him cure his illness.B. It helped him recover and stay fit.C. It taught him how to enjoy cycling.D. It brought him new ideas about fighting diseases.DSmart speakers have proven to be handy devices in hospitals, allowing patients to control independently . And now, researchers from theUniversityofWashingtonhave developed an artificial intelligence system that enables these devices to monitor heartbeats.Using technology to remotely monitor heart rates isn't new. These days most smartwatches and fitness trackers are capable of it. The good thing here is that researchers have figured out a way to use the microphones in smart speakers to do it without requiring physical contact.In a study published inCommunications Biology, the researchers had the smart speakers send out signals that couldn't be heard which were then reflected off a person's body. They then analyzed these signals to identify smallchest wall motions related to heartbeats, as well as separate those signals from surrounding noise and breathing.For this particular proof — of — concept setup, the researchers tested this smart speaker on 26 healthy participants and 24 hospitalized patients with various heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation（心房颤动）and heart failure. In both cases, the smart speaker was within 28 -30 milliseconds of an ECG（心电图）,the gold standard used in hospitals to discover arrhythmia（心律不齐）.Like smartwatches with advanced heart features, using smart speakers in this way opens up the possibility for passive, remote heart monitoring. ECGs, while highly accurate, require a visit to the doctor and several electrodes （电极）to be placed on the body. They,re not capable of continuous monitoring so you're limited to what it picks up at that exact moment in time ——one reason why heart arrhythmia can be so hard to discover.Smartwatches are capable of passive, remote, continuous monitoring, but they require you to wear the device at all times to be effective. It's not something that's comfortable for everyone, especially when it comes to sleep and for those with highly sensitive skin. Another issue is that these advanced smartwatches are expensive, while smart speakers are much cheaper.“If you have a device like this, you can monitor a patient on an extended basis and then develop corresponding care plans that satisfy the patient' s needs,“ said Dr. Arun Sridhar, co — senior author on the study. "And the beauty of using this kind of devices is that they are already in people's homes.”12. What does the author focus on in Paragraph 3?A. How the smart speaker works.B. Why the smart speaker is useful.C. The advantages of smart speakers.D. The importance of the study.13. Why is heart arrhythmia difficult to find?A. ECGs are not highly accurate.B. ECGs can't monitor continuously.C. Doctors know little about heart arrhythmia.D. An ECG test is hard to operate and expensive.14. Which statement best explains the characteristics of smartwatches?A. They are comfortable to wear.B. They are friendly to sensitive skin.C. They are effective and cheap.D. They are able to monitor remotely.15. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. We need to invent more smart devices.B. Care plans are vital to patients with heart failure.C. Smart speakers could be contactless heart monitors.D. Different devices are needed to meet patients,demands.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
高中英语真题：学2019届高三英语12月月考试题_4
学2019届高三英语12月月考试题答题时间：100分钟试卷分值：150分第一部分：阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AStay-at-home or working mom?Nowadays,there is a heated discussion: Which is worthwhil e,being a full time working or a stay-at-home mom? Readers share their opinions and you're welcom e to add yours.Catherine(China)I love being a stay-at-home mom. In the beginning it was truly rough for me from be ing a workaholic(工作狂)to staying at home.Yet,I did not want my child to face growi ng up with both parents at work.So after discussing it with my husband,we decided that I would be the one to stay at home. Now, our daughter is soon to be 3 years old,and has an amazing personality. It's not for everyone but it is very rewarding in the long term.Sassy(Canada)Taking care of children is a temporary job,and children will g row up and leave.The longer women are out of the workplace, the harder it is to enter it.Women need to realize and accept t hat you do not want to be dependent on anyone for basic food ,clothes and shelter. It has been hard to work and take care of my kids but I make it work.Cynthia(US)Some days I think we shouldn't give up on our careers.And some days I'm jealous of the moms who get to stay home or a t least work part time.I'm the only one that supports the family, so there will never be an option for me.I have the career and ti tle I've always wanted but now I can't help but think it's at the expense of precious time with my family.Celina(US)Being a stay-at-home mom isn't always easy,but it is worth it! Being there with my children means they are getting the exact love and care I want them to have.We do not have a lot of money,but we've s acrificed to make it possible.1.What can we learn about Catherine?A.She stayed at home because she was tired about her job.B.Her husband agreed with her staying at home.C.Her daughter was very naughty.D.She accustomed herself to staying at home easily.2.How many working moms in this passage?A.1B.2C.3D.43.Which one is NOT true？A.Celina feels dissatisfied with the life now.B.Cynthia has no other choice but to get a job.C.Sassy is determined to be an independent woman.D.Catherine thinks that being a stay-at-home mom is worthwhile.BAn Indian barber has come up with a novel technique to giv e people haircuts using just a small comb and a burning candl e instead of a pair of scissors.Just like any barber, Dasharath Kumar,28, combs the hair and meticulously runs the flame of t he candle on the ends,giving it a unique finish.The'cutting-edge' technique has made him the most demanded barber in his small village in Gulbarga in Karnataka in southern India.While Dasharath joined his family business when he was 15,t he unique idea only clicked him five years ago.He says: "Elect ricity cut was common in our village and we were used to wor king in dark.But one evening while I was cutting the hair of a c ustomer, power went off and I had to use the light from a cand le to finish the haircut. But the flames of the candle that night i nspired me to think of using a new technique for trimming(修剪)hair.""I had bunch of regular customers so when I told them abou t the experiment,they happily said they trusted me and my skil ls and gave a nod for the new technique.Surprisingly, it came out very well.Since then there was no looking back."Started with only 20 pence,customers now happily pay him ￡1 for his novel way of haircut.One of his daring customers Y usuf Khan,who waited for nearly two hours for his turn, said:" Every barber gives a haircut using scissors but the fun of getti ng a haircut with a candle flame is unbeatable.Initially,I was n ot prepared for it but once I saw the magic of his hands, I nev er went back to a regular barber.”4.The best title for the passage is probably________.A. An amazing Indian barberB. A latest cutting fashionC. A regular barber's futureD. What made a good barber5.The underlined word"meticulously"probably means________ _.A.casuallyB.carefullyC.freelyD.random ly6.When was Dasharath inspired to trim hair with a burning ca ndle?A.At the age of five.B.After his graduation.C.After a power failure.D.When it's getting dark.7.What can we conclude from the text?A.No customers want to be back to Dasharath's salon.B.Dasharath charges more money than any other barber.C.A traditional barber can't make a living in the future.D.Many people are attracted by Dasharath’s technique.CPublic transport is declining in the rich world.To those who have to squeeze onto the number 25 bus in London,or the A t rain in New York,the change might not be noticeable.But publi c transport is becoming less busy in those places,and passen ger numbers are flat or falling in almost every American city.T hat is despite healthy growth in urban populations and employ ment.Although transport agencies blame their unpopularity on thing s like roadworks and broken signals,it seems more likely that t hey are being outcompeted.App-based taxi services like Uber and Lyft are more comfortable a nd convenient than trains or buses.Cycling is nicer than it was ,and rental bikes are more widely available.Cars are cheap to buy, thanks to cut-rate loans, and ever cheaper to run.Online shopping,home wo rking and office-sharing mean more people can avoid travelling altogether. The competition is only likely to grow.More than one laborator y is developing new transport technologies and applications.S ilicon Valley invented Uber and,more recently, apps that let pe ople rent electric scooters(滑板车)and then abandon them on the pavement.China created sh aring-bicycles and battery-powered"e-bikes",both of which are spreading.Transport agencies should accept the upstarts,and copy them .Cities tend either to ignore app-based services or to try to push them off the streets.That is un derstandable, given the rules-are-for-losers attitude of firms like Uber.But it is an error.It is doubtful that most people make hard distinctions between public and private transport.They just want to get somewh ere,and there is a cost in time,money and comfort. An ideal sy stem would let them move across a city for a single payment,t ransferring from trains to taxis to bicycles as needed.Building a platform to allow that is hard,and requires much sweet-talking of traditional networks as well as technology firms.It is probably the secret to keeping cities moving.8.What is the change in public transport in big cities?A.It is becoming busier.B.It is getting less popular.C.There are fewer traffic delays.D.There is more new transport.9.In the author's opinion,the reason for the decline of public tr ansport is that_______.A.there are roadworks and broken signalsB.people are becoming healthier and employedC.cars and bikes are more and more availableD.transport agencies are seemingly less competitive10.How does the author develop his idea in Paragraph 3?A.By giving examplesB.By providing research resultsC.By stating argumentsD.By comparing different approaches11.According to the text,the key to keeping cities moving is___ _____.A.to develop an ideal system that satisfies everyoneB.to build a platform that appeals to transport agenciesC.to provide people with more means of transportationD.to cater for both traditional networks and technology firms DFor children, eating with their families is not only about preven ting bad outcomes---it is also about developing good ones.Several studies have lo oked at the long-term effects eating with families has on children.Experts say t hat these studies do not seem to prove a cause-and-effect relationship.However,they do suggest a strong tie. About three years ago,the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD) looked at data from nearl y three quarters of the worlds countries. Among its findings w as the fact that students who shared a main meal with their fa milies were less likely to skip school.Children who eat a main meal with their families are also lesslikely to be badly-behaved.That is a finding of a study by The National Center o n Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia Univer sity in New York.In the CASA report,titled “The Importance of Family Dinners VIII",researchers say,"Teens who have freque nt family dinners are more likely to say their parents know a lo t about what's really going on in their lives ..."They also claim t hat when teens say they feel closer to their parents,they are l ess likely to behave badly.Another study from the University of Montreal found that childr en who ate with their families experience long-term physical and mental health benefits.These children were physically in better shape and drank fewer sugary soft drinks. They also seemed to have better social skills.One researcher,Linda Pagani says that there is"a handful of r esearch suggesting a positive link between eating family meal s together frequently and child and adolescent health".Pagani says that mealtimes shared with parents "likely provide youn g children with firsthand social interaction, discussions of soci al affairs and day-to-day concerns”.She adds that they may likely help the children have better communication skills with others.12.What does the underlined word "they"refer to?A.long-term effects B. studies C. experts D. families 13.In which aspect can eating together influence children acc ording to the OECD?A.Academic performance.B. Physical health.C. Mental healthD. Social skills.14.How do children benefit from eating family meals together according to Pagani?A.By having healthy food and drinksB. By forming good e ating habits.C.By becoming more social.D. By understand ing their parents' life.15.What is mainly talked about in the passage?A.Easy tips on eating family meals.B. Benefits of family dinners to children.C.Links between eating together and child health.D. Findings of studies about enjoying family dinners.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。
2019届高三英语12月月考试题(含解析)(新版)新目标版
2019学年上学期高三年级十二月月考英语试卷时间：120分钟总分：150分第一部分：听力（共两小节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1. 音频Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a restaurant.C. On a bus.【答案】B【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
2. 音频How does the woman feel about her work?A. She is disappointed with it.B. She is excited about it.C. She is satisfied with it. 【答案】A【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
3. 音频What kind of music does the woman like?A. Jazz.B. Classical.C. Folk.【答案】A【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
4. 音频Why will the man go to Edinburgh?A. To drive the woman there.B. To have a meeting in Glasgow.C. To meet some important people.【答案】C【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
5. 音频What will the girl do tonight?A. Prepare for an exam.B. Watch TV.C. Go to a movie.【答案】B【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
第二节(共1 5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
音频6. What does the man suggest doing?A. Going for a walk.B. Having a cup of tea.C. Mailing a letter.7. What is the woman doing?A. Writing a letter.B. Cooking dinner.C. Exercising.【答案】6. A 7. A【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
2019届高三12月份考试英语科试题卷
2019届高三12月份考试英语科试题卷第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（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。
1.Why won't the woman go to the bar?A. It's expensive.B. It's no fun.C. It's too far away.2.What will the man do next Tuesday?A. Play football.B. Watch a game.C. Visit a factory.3.What is the woman doing?A. Catching a flightB. Booking flight tickets.C. Trying to change seats.4.What's the man's excuse for failing the math exam?A. He didn't prepare it well.B. He got too much pressure.C. He isn't talented at math.5.How much was the woman charged?A.$21.B.$30.C.$60.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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
2019年12月广东省普通高中学业水平考试英语试卷(含答案)
机密★启用前试卷类型：B2019年12月广东省普通高中学业水平考试英语试卷本试卷共6页，60小题，满分100分。
考试用时90分钟。
注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。
用2B铅笔将试卷类型（B）填涂在答题卡相应位置上。
将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2．每题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
Ⅰ．情景交际(共5小题:每小题2分，满分10分)阅读下列简短对话，从A、B、C和D选出最佳答案，将对对话补全。
1.—Could you lend me some books？—.I have a lot of books here.A. Excuse meB. SorryC. SureD. No way2. —Tell me about your stay in London. Did you enjoy it—Yes,.A. it was boringB. it was pleasantC. it was terribleD. it was expensive3. —,sir?—A glass of milk, please.A. What would you likeB. What is it over thereC. What day is it todayD. What's the matter with you4. —My wife and I are going to Paris.—.A. Never mindB. No problemC. Have a good tripD. It's my pleasure5. —Would you like to see a movie with me tonight?—Great!.A. I’m not freeB. We'd better notC. We'll be fineD. I'd love toⅡ.阅读理解(共15小题:每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。
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2019-2020学年东莞高级中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案解析
2019-2020学年东莞高级中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABob and Sue Harvey spent nine years as resident fellows in a dormitory at Sanford and in their bookVirtual Reality and The College Freshman, they write “The Freshman oftenfaces an identity problem during the first semester.” College is a more pressured environment than it used to be, in part because the academic gap between high school and college has increased. Many college freshmen have never had to make independent decisions about sex, drugs and alcohol. Most don’t know how to manage their time or money. They often feel lonely and overwhelmed, resulting in anxiety and depression.Nancy Corbin, director of clinical service for student-counseling (咨询) services at Iowa State University, says her office is seeing a significant increase in requests for counseling from freshmen who are having trouble making the adjustment to college life. She says older teenagers increasingly lack the skills to deal with personal problems that aren’t easily defined or fixed. And they get homesick but have a hard time admitting it.Parents and high schools can make things easier on freshmen by preparing them differently. For example, by teaching them to budget their hours and dollars. The Harveys think high schools should offer a college-life course. “Parents need to focus more on relationship and personal issues and less on how many sheets and towels to take,” they say. Many homesick freshmen think they’ll be regarded as failures if they come home before Thanksgiving. So parents can help by letting them know they’re welcome to return if they feel the need. In the meantime, parents have to find new ways to keep in touch with their college kids. One of the best ways is e-mail. It’s less unpleasant and less expensive than constant phone calls and is more likely to be answered than a handwritten letter.1. Why is the first semester difficult for freshmen in college?A. Because they often fail in exams.B. Because they lack time and money.C. Because they are too homesick to make new friends.D. Because they have to settle personal issues on their own.2. In the last paragraph, it is suggested that ________.A. parents should stop buying anything for their kidsB. parents should develop a good relationship with their kidsC. parents should be taught how to send e-mails to their kidsD. parents should work with high schools in college-life courses3. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Hard Life of College FreshmenB. Approaches to Trouble in CollegeC. Freshmen’s Adaptation ProblemsD. A Strange Phenomenon in CollegeBMany cars in advertisements and on exhibition in the United States are red, blue or green, but almost 75 percent of new cars sold in the United States are black, white, silver orgray.Les Jackson is a reporter who writes about cars. He says the color1 s of cars Americans choose do not show dirt. He says that means the owners wash their cars less in order to save money. And he notes some areas that are suffering from water shortages do not permit people to wash their cars often.Dan Benton works for a company called Axalta, which makes supplies for international car makers. He says white cars are often sold more expensive than cars of other color1 s. And he notes that white cars “absorb(吸收)less energy” than cars of other color1 s. This means temperatures inside them are lower in warmer areas. Benton also says research at Monash University in Australia suggests that there is a lower risk of crashes during the day for white cars compared with darker ones.Car buyers in other countries also like white. Jane Harrington works for PPG Industries, a company that makes paint for cars. She said in China, buyers say white makes a small car look bigger.About 11 percent of cars sold in North America are red and 8 percent are blue. Green has become less popular. Benton notes that in the mid-1990s green was the most popular color1 in North America. Today, green is hard to find.Sometime in the future, people may not have to choose the color1 of their cars —— technology may let owners change their cars’ paint color1 anytime.4. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Most Americans don’t like red cars.B. People in America are not allowed to wash their cars.C. Many people prefer to choose white cars in America.D. Americans may consider the cost of cleaning when choosing cars.5. Why do many people choose white cars?A. They are much cheaper than cars of other color1 s..B. They are much safer while crashing.C. They are bigger than cars of other color1 s.D. They are more comfortable inside in warmer areas.6. What do we know from the text?A. Les Jackson is a member of Axalta.B. Most Americans rarely wash their cars.C. PPG Industries mainly produces cars in China.D. Green cars were once popular in North America.7. What does the text mainly tell us?A. Choices of car color1 sB. How to buy a good car.C. Differences of car color1 s.D. Popular car color1 s in history.CClara Daly was seated on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when a flight attendant asked an urgent(紧急的) question over the loudspeaker: “Does anyone on board know American Body Language?” She knew she needed to help.Clara, 15 at the time, pressed the call button. The flight attendant came by and explained the situation. “We have a passenger on the plane who’s blind and deaf,” she said. The passenger seemed to want something, but he was traveling alone and the flight attendants couldn’t understand what he needed, according to PEOPLE magazine.Clara had been studying ASL for the past year to help with her dyslexia (阅读障碍) and knew she’d be able to spell on the man’s palm(手掌) by finger. So she unbuckled her seat belt, walked toward the front of the plane, and knelt by the aisle seat of Tim Cook, then 64. Gently taking his hand, she wrote, “How are you? Are you OK?” Cook asked for some water. When it arrived, Clara returned to her seat. She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third visit, she stopped and stayed for a while.“He didn’t need anything. He was lonely and wanted to talk,” Clara said. So for the next hour, that was what they did. She talked about her family and her plans for the future (she wants to be a politician). Cook told Clara how he had gradually become blind over time and shared stories of his days as a traveling salesman. Even though he couldn’t see her, she “looked attentively at his face with such kindness”, a passenger reported.“Clara was amazing,” a flight attendant told Alaska Airlines in a blog interview. “You could tell Cook was very excited to have someone he could speak to, and she was such a warm-hearted girl.” Cook’s reaction: “Best trip I’veever had.”Looking for ways to offer help? Start with this random(随时的) act of kindness that can change someone’s life right now.8. The flight attendant asked an urgent question because ________.A. the passenger was traveling aloneB. the plane was in a dangerous situationC. the passenger asked for something suddenlyD. none of the flight attendants could communicate with the passenger9. Why did Clara talk about her plans for the future?A. Because the flight attendant asked her to do so.B. Because she needed topics to go on talking with Cook.C. Because Cook hoped to understand teenagers better.D. Because she wanted to show her dream for the future.10. Which of the following words can best describe Clara?A. Kind and caring.B. Warm-hearted and brave.C. careful and calm.D. opened-minded and confident.11. The passage is mainly written to ________.A. tell a touching story of an amazing girlB. show the great importance of American Body LanguageC. encourage readers to give a hand kindly and randomlyD. show how kind the flight attendant was to help CookDAt first glance, there is nothing unusual about BingoBox’s convenience store–shelves packed with snacks line the walls, attracting passers-by through the glass windows. But upon closer look, BingoBox is no ordinary store. The door unlocks only after customers scan (扫描) aQR code to enter, and there is no cashier — just a lone checkout counter (柜台) in a corner. The Shanghai-based company is one of many unmanned store operators (运营者) opening outlets all over China, hoping to improve slim profit by reducing staff costs.“Ifstaff costs rise quickly, that puts greater pressure on low-profit businesses like convenience stores andsupermarkets,” said Andrew Song, an analyst at Guotai Junan Securities. “InChina, manpower costs have been rising ly quickly.”However, the future vision of shopping without a check-out person is still a work in progress. A Post reporter who visited a BingoBox store inShanghaiwas briefly locked in when trying to exit without buying anything. Although a sign near the exit stated that empty-handed customers can leave by scanning a QR code, no QR code was to be found. Repeated calls to the customer service hotline went unanswered.The idea of unmanned stores first caught the world’s attention in December last year. Equipped with technology such as RFID tags, mobile payment systems and facial and movement recognition, such stores collect large amounts of data that give operators a better idea of consumer preferences and buying habits, which can then be used to optimize (使最优化) operations and make more efficient inventory decisions. For companies like BingoBox, lower operating costs also mean it can afford to expand its reach to areas with less foot traffic or fewer people, according to its founder and chief executive ChenZilin.12. What makes BingoBox store look like an ordinary convenience store?A. No cashier to check out.B. A lone checkout counter.C. Shelves packed with goods.D. Entering by scanning a QR code.13. Why are unmanned stores popular with operators?A. The customers prefer mobile payment systems.B. The unmanned stores help improve profit with lower labor costs.C. The employees focus on consumer preferences and buying habits.D. The operators care more about operations and inventory decisions.14. Why is the reporter’s case mentioned in the passage?A. To show his anger and dissatisfaction.B. To warn people not to go to a BingoBox store.C. To explain unmanned stores still have a long way to go.D. To complain that QR code service is not convenient at all..15. What can we infer from the chief executive Chen Zilin?A. Nowadays all stores should be equipped with advanced technology.B. The operators collect data about consumer preferences and buying habits.C. BingoBox made wiser decisions based on the data collected in those unmanned stores.D. The operators can open unmanned supermarkets in more distant places with low cost.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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东莞中学松山湖学校、东莞市第一中学2019届高三12月联考英语试卷命题人：东莞中学松山湖学校王树伟王志军总分：120分考试时间：120分钟注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第一部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A.University Room RegulationsApproved and Prohibited ItemsThe following items are approved for use in residential (住宿的) rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.Access to Residential RoomsStudents are provided with a combination (组合密码) for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination.Cooking PolicyStudents living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.Pet PolicyNo pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of $ 100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes intoeffect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.1. Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms?A. Ceiling fans and waterbeds.B. Wireless routers and radios.C. Hair dryers and candles.D. TVs and electric blankets.2. What do we know about the cooking policy?A. A microwave oven can be used.B. Cooking in student rooms is permitted.C. A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.D. Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.3. If a student has kept a cat in his room for a week since the warning, he will face _______.A. parents’ visitsB. a fine of $100C. the Student CourtD. a written noticeBThere is a story about a man who lost his legs and left arm in an accident. After the accident, only a finger and thumb on his right hand remained.He was a brilliant, creative, and educated man. He had gained a lot of experience while traveling around the world, so he became very depressed after his accident. He was afraid that he would spend the rest of his life suffering and would no longer be able to spend his life in a meaningful way. Then, he realized that he still had partial function of his right hand and could st ill write even though it was very difficult. An idea occurred to him. “Why not write to other people who need encouragement?”He wrote to the prison ministry about sending letters to the prisoners. The prison minister replied, “Writing to the prisoners is acceptable, but your letters will not be answered.”Filled with excitement, the man knew he could write his letters. He began sending one-way messages of God’s love, hope, strength, and encouragement. He wrote twice a week, testing his strength and ability to the limit. He poured his heart and soul into his words and shared his experience, sense of humor, optimism, and faith.It was difficult to write those letters, especially without hope of a reply. One day he received a letter from the prison ministry. It was a short note from the officer who monitored and checked the prison mail.The letter said, “Please write on the best paper you can afford. Your letters are passed from cell to cell until they literally fall to pieces! ”No matter what circumstances life may present, we all have unique experiences, abilities, and God-given talents. We can discover ways to reach others who desperately need messagesof encouragement and strength.4. In order to live in a meaningful way, the man began to.A. write to other people who need encouragementB. receive the school educationC. meet the people who are depressedD. help other people with lost arms and legs5. According to the prison minister, .A. the man was not allowed to write to the prisonersB. the prisoners were probably not allowed to answer the lettersC. the man couldn’t go to see the prisoners himselfD. he was not sure if the prisoners liked receiving the letters6. From the officer’s short note we know that.A. the man would be offered free paper to write letters onB. some of the prisoners were not satisfied with his lettersC. his letters were very popular among the prisonersD. the prisoners eagerly wanted to write back to the man7. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Stories about a Helpful PersonB. Special Letters of EncouragementC. Popularity of Special LettersD. Relationship between Writers and PrisonersCSuperman Returns, X-Men, The Fantastic Four and Iron Man have been on the list of superhero movies since the dawn of the 21st century. The success of them has gone beyond all expectations, with six of the top 12 highest box office grosses (票房收入) being held by superhero movies. There are many theories as to why these films have become and remained so popular over the last decade.Some experts consider most movies to be forms of escapism (逃避现实). They are traditionally meant to be a combination of education and entertainment, and superhero films tend heavily toward the latter element. Watching a superhero movie is a great chance to relax and not think about stress or difficult things in your life.Historically, during times of war, films have become a hotbed of patriotism (爱国主义). Superheroes are charged with bringing peace, fighting violently if necessary, and trying to maintain a normal life. Some audience members may relate to that concept, either on a personal level or in relation to their ideas about war and any current world situations. Moreover, most superheroes serve as a hope-inspiring figure, an image of someone who can save us all from dark and difficult times. Superhero movies promote the ideas of peace, safety and freedom.Aside from the global and psychological reasons, superhero movies are just a lot of fun. Since the success of Spiderman, the Hollywood film industry has begun throwing huge amounts of money at the films, to great effect. Most of the big-earning superhero films of the 21st century are written, acted, and technically produced by the best minds in the film business. In 2008, The Dark Knight was released, making back nearly its entire production budget of $185 million dollars in the first weekend.Superhero movies are many things to many people. To comic book lovers, they are the realization of their favorite worlds. To those feeling the strain of economic, personal, or national problems, they are a welcome escape for a few hours. Grab your popcorn and your chocolate and look for a good seat in the middle of the row, because it looks like superhero films will continue to have a wild ride.8. The author lists some superhero movies in Paragraph 1 in order to show that ________.A. superhero movies are shot in the 21st centuryB. superhero movies express the idea of escapismC. superhero movies make more profit than other moviesD. superhero movies get popular over the last decade9. People like superhero movies during times of war because __________.A. people can be saved from dark and difficult timesB. people can gain positive energy from superhero moviesC. people can learn how to fight against other countriesD. people can know more about the current world situations10. According to the passage, we can learn __________.A. Watching superhero films is a way of entertainment.B. Comic book lovers don’t dare to face the reality.C. Superhero films are a new form of education.D. People who love their country watch superhero films most.11. What’s the best title for the passage?A. How much profit do superhero movies bring?B. What makes superhero movies successful?C. Why are superhero movies so popular?D. Which superhero movies are the most famous?DService Foods makes it easier for cooks to reduce mealtime complains. Service Foods is so confident that they can reduce complaints, in fact, that the company is offering a series of mealtime complaint-reduction tips.According to a representative of Service Foods, complaints can occur when busy cooks serve substandard, low quality meats. As products sit in packaging in the meat case at the store, the meat can age out too much. The natural flavor disappears, and it can be replaced with an undesirable strange flavor. According to Service Foods, complaints from children are common when you serve substandard meats. Kids may not have the words to describe why they don’t like the meats, but they’re certainly willing to express their displeasure. By serving meats from Service Foods, complaints can be reduced. Service Foods meats are all natural and organic, meaning the meats have no chemicals or water or colorings that can change the taste. And the meats are flash-frozen right after cutting, so they won’t taste strange to your children.If you’re facing different types of complaints, Service Foods may still be able to help you. Some families have mealtime boredom. The same meals, served in the same way, week after week, can be incredibly boring and hard to look forward to. When it comes to these complaints, Service Foods has the answer right on the web. Just go to http: //www. and you'll find a long list of recipes to try. Some of these recipes are made in demonstration format, so you can watch the video and get step-by-step instructions on how to prepare the meals. By following these recipes from Service Foods, complaints relating to boredom can certainly be reduced.While Service Foods knows complaints at mealtime can never be totally eradicated, as picky kids will always be picky kids with concerns, the company is doing everything possible to deal with the problem and get cooks the help they need.12. According to the passage, mealtime complaints are most likely caused by ________.A. flash-frozen meatsB. strange-taste foodC. low quality mealD. poor quality meats13. Service Foods can solve mealtime boredom by ______.A. serving flash-frozen meatB. expressing children's complaintsC. instructing different ways of cookingD. supplying natural food without chemicals14. The underlined word “eradicated” in the last paragraph can be replaced with ______.A. coveredB. removedC. reducedD. accepted15. What will the readers probably do after reading the passage?A. Pay for Service Foods service.B. Buy organic meat from now on.C. Write recipes for Service Foods.D. Answer complaints on the web.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。