高三下4月月考英语试题

高三第二学期月考试卷（英语）

第一部分：语言知识及运用（共两小节，满分45分）

第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

It was Valentine's Day and the previous months had been like a frightening dream. Just at that time, our father 1 us, which made me sad for quite a long time. What was 2 , a fire broke out in our house then, 3 everything inside. We had nothing 4 , no clothes, no money and no place to stay, nothing.

After the fire, we went to live with my grandma in her one-bedroom apartment, and 5 on her living room floor. Practically 6 , we had only the clothes on our backs. Immediately after remembering what day it was, I 7 that I didn't have anything to give my mother for Valentine's Day. We had always given each other something, even if it was just a cookie heart she baked or a paper card I had made.

I stayed on the balcony of the second floor apartment, feeling sad, for I 8 not being able to give my mother anything, especially now. She needed cheering up; she was every bit as 9 as me. Then I saw it. The most beautiful 10 I could have ever imagined. The brightly colored sun rested lightly on top of some clouds 11 unbelievable blues, browns, and reds. The colors combined in delicious ways. Something clicked in my head—that was the perfect 12 for my mother.

I ran inside, too excited to talk, and pulled my mother out onto the balcony. The colors had 13 the entire sky.

Mother was 14 but then happy. She told me in a breathless voice that no one had ever given her anything as 15 , or as beautiful. She said she would take the light and colors of that sunset and keep them in her heart forever...

1 A. beat B. visited C. missed D. left

A. more

B. worse

C. wrong

D. better

A. carrying

B. burying

C. breaking

D. destroying

A. on the minute

B. at any moment

C. on the whole

D. for a while

A. played

B. slept

C. lived

D. stayed

A. penniless

B. useless

C. hopeful

D. embarrassed

A. noticed

B. expected

C. thought

D. realized

A. imagined

B. continued

C. disliked

D. considered

A. ashamed

B.disappointed

C. lucky

D. unhappy

A. clouds

B. sunset

C. scene

D. day

A. filled with

B. covered with

C. made of

D. divided into

A. plan

B. gift

C. excuse

D. dream

A. filled

B. taken

C. surrounded

D. seized

A. satisfied

B. puzzled

C. scared

D. amazed

A. expensive

B. common

C. special

D. funny

第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

(A)

I received a hard blow to my self-confidence in the first interview of my high school years. I applied to be a host in our Student Acting Group and felt confident that I would be accepted. But one of the judges told me: “You seem 16_________(suit) because you are not tall enough.” My

life has never been the same since. I used bigger heels to make 17_________ my height and try to hide my lack of confidence. 18_________ president of English Club, I organized the rehearsal of Snow White for an English party. 19_________(pity), we could not find an actor to be the last dwarf. It had to be the one 20_________ was humorous by nature and fluent 21_________ English. To my great delight, once on stage, I was totally absorbed in the performance and my humorous nature 22_________(put) to full use. As the dwarf, I was 23_________ great success. Yes, each of us is only one among millions of others, but each of us is an individual and each of us is unique. 24_________(give) a choice, I’d rather be a genuine dwarf 25_________(accomp any) a Snow White than be a Snow white. I would rather be myself. I would contribute my individual and unique colors to create a more diverse universe. Please, be yourself.

(B)

One of the world’s 26 (great) detectives turns 120 this month! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle introduced Sherlock Holmes to the reading public in 1887 in his novel A Study in Scarlet. Three years later, a British magazine ran short stories that featured the brilliant detective 27 his pipe, magnifying glass and hat. Sherlock Holmes immediately became popular, especially among those 28________ enjoyed mysteries. In addition to his 29 (appear), Holmes had 30____ unique method of using careful observation and “deductive reasoning”(演绎推理) when 31________ (solve) crimes, which made him famous.

Before finding worldwide fame 32 a writer, Doyle attended medical school. There, he met Professor John Bell, who was well-known 33_______ using deductive reasoning to judge diseases. Doyle was so 34_______ (impress) with the method that he later made 35 Holmes’s signature method.

第三部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

All her life, my mother wanted busy children. It was very important that her house should remain at all times clean and tidy.

You could turn your back for a moment in my mother’ s house, leave a half-written letter on the dining room table, a magazine open on the chair, and turn around to find that my mother had put it back where it belonged”, as she explained.

My wife, on one of her first visits to my mother’s house, placed a packet of biscuits on an end table and went to the kitchen to fetch a drink. When she returned, she found the packet had been removed. Confused, she set down her drink and went back to the kitchen for more biscuits, only to return to find that her drink had disappeared. Up to then she had guessed that everyone in my family held onto their drinks, so as not to make water rings on the end tables. Now she knows better.

These disappearances had a confusing effect on our family. We were all inclined to(有…的倾向)forgetfulness. And it was common for one of us, upon returning from the bathroom, to find that every sign of his work in progress had disappeared suddenly. “Do you remember what I was doing?” was a question frequently asked, but rarely answered.

Now my sister has developed a second-hand love of cleaning windows, and my brother does the cleaning in his house, perhaps to avoid having to be the one to hit his feet. I try not to think about

it too much, but I have at this later time started to dust the furniture once a week.

We have all become busy persons.

36. Which of the following is TRUE about my mother?

A. She enjoyed removing others' drinks.

B. She became more and more forgetful.

C. She preferred to do everything by herself.

D. She wanted to keep her house in good order.

37. My wife could not find her biscuits and drink in my mother's house because _______.

A. she had already finished them

B. my mother had taken them away

C. she forgot where she had left them

D. someone in my family was holding them

38. The underlined part to the fifth paragraph suggests that my sister _______.

A. is happy to clean windows

B. loves to clean used windows

C. is fond of cleaning used windows

D. likes cleaning windows as my mother did

39. How many persons are mentioned in the passage?

A. Four

B. Five

C. Six

D. Seven

40. This passage mainly tells us that _______.

A. my mother often made us confused

B. my family members had a poor memory

C. my mother helped us to form a good habit

D. my wife was surprised when she visited my mother

B

As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go (忙碌) from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.

Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.

The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first sight of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between “flight or fight” and in more primitive days the choices made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it.

41. What does the author want to convey in the first paragraph?

A. People live in an era of change and mobility.

B. People should act of their own free will.

C. Relaxation is indispensable（必需的，不可或缺的）for sound health.

D. Relaxation means slowing down the pace of living.

42. Stress is generally believed _____.

A. to be dangerous to health

B. to give stimulation to life

C. to be vital to good performance

D. to lead to high responsibility

43. According to the writer, the most important qualification for a good manager is ____.

A. his taking control over his performance

B. his responding to stress

C. his knowing the art of relaxation

D. his facing up to stress

44. The extreme crises people met in more primitive days are the choices between ____.

A. life and death

B. chemical reaction and physical reaction

C. fight and flight

D. short-term reaction and long-term reaction

45. According to the author, the right attitude toward stress is _____.

A. to avoid it

B. to try to cope with it

C. to regard it as a vital motivation

D. to find some relaxation

C

Do you know a Mom that deserves a special gift this year for Mother's Day? Sure, flowers can always brighten a Mom's Day and a dinner out is always appreciated. However, doesn't she deserve something more personal and something that lasts longer than an evening?

I' m talking about the girl of fitness. Improved fitness is a gift that is invaluable to everyone. When you give a woman the gift of fitness, you are helping her open a door to better health. I can't think of a more thoughtful gift that shows the recipient(接受者) how much you care about their well-being. By giving the gift of fitness you are providing them with unlimited health benefits. And, it's a gift that you can truly feel proud to give.

Of course, we all know that exercising can help people stay slim and fit. But, do you also know about all the other great benefits of exercising? Daily physical activity reduces stress and can help you sleep better. Fitness has been linked to reducing the risk of some diseases and to avoiding depression. Researchers also believe that strength training can help prevent osteoporosis(骨质疏松). Not to mention that exercising also improves self-esteem, increases energy and helps you be able to do continuous work for longer.

All Moms would find these fitness benefits extremely invaluable. If they are like most of us, they have probably even mentioned how they would like to drop a few pounds or just get in better shape. In fact, experts say that about 62% of Americans are currently on a diet. By giving the gift of fitness you are helping provide your Mom with extra motivation.

She may be more motivated to actually get f it because she doesn’t want to feel guilty about ignoring such a thoughtful gift.

46. The first paragraph is most likely to tell us that ______

A. we should invite Moms to a dinn er for Mother’s Day

B. it is good to send flowers to Moms for Mother’s Day

C. we should give special gifts to Moms for Mother’s Day

D. Moms aren’t worth special gifts for Mother’s Day

47. You would like to send the gift of fitness to your mother because _____

A. it is very expensive

B. it doesn't cost you too much

C. it makes your mother healthy

D. you will be proud of it

48. If you want to keep healthy you should_______________.

A. reduce stress and have a good sleep

B. try your best to get rid of depression

C. increase your energy and work longer

D. take an active part in physical activity

49. According to this passage the gift of fitness will_____________.

A. help Moms to lose some more weight

B. encourage them to do more exercise

C. keep them having a healthy diet

D. make them look even more beautiful

50. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

A. This Mother’s Day, Give the Gift of Fitness

B. Better Pay Attention to Your Mom’s Health

C. Moms Like to Accept the Gift of Fitness

D. Help Your Mom Keep a Good Shape

D

Mayor Boris Johnson Monday outlined plans to make London “the cleanest, greenest city on Earth” by the Olympics and called for commitments from other world cities at a climate change conference, leaders of the world' s 40 largest cities are meeting in Seoul this week for a summit on combating global warming -- the third to be held since .

“What we should do in Seoul is agree that we will stop the endless addiction of mankind to the internal combustion engine(内燃机) ,” said Johnson. He said at a press conference the world's cities consume 75 percent of the world's energy and produce 80 percent of the emissions which cause climate change. “The problem of our planet is an urban problem,” Johnson said.

He said the British capital wants to use the Olympics “to drive the greening and the improvement of our city” and noted that London is committed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 60 percent by .

Johnson said the key measure was being taken to solve problems relating to housing and commercial buildings, which accounted for 70 percent of carbon dioxide emissions in London. This involved retrofitting(翻新) -- installing lagging -- in large numbers of public buildings.

Johnson proclaimed himself a "passionate cyclist" and said he would push ahead with cycle superhighways around London.

London's air quality problem, he said, was caused by vehicle emissions from 8,300 worn and used diesel(柴油) buses, which could be replaced by low-carbon vehicles. In addition, there were also 32,000 taxis running on diesel fuel, which could be replaced by electric vehicles.

Johnson said there would be a few programs in the next few years to produce a “cleaner,

greener" bus for the city. "The age of the diesel bus has got to be over in London."

51. Which would be the best title for the passage?

A. The third summit on global warming.

B. London plans to make the cleanest and greenest city on Earth by .

C. Some measures to deal with pollution.

D. The problem of our planet appeared.

52. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to this passage?

A. London's air quality will be improved in the near future.

B. The used buses running on diesel will be replaced by electric vehicles.

C. London promises to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 60 pendent by .

D. Something has been done to solve the problem of carbon dioxide emissions.

53. What does the underlined word mean in the first paragraph?_______

A. Resisting.

B. Objecting.

C. Agreeing

D. Promoting

54. The topic of the meeting in Seoul might be______.

A. climate change

B. global warming

C. London Olympics in

D. green environment

55. If the passage was continually written, the following might be _______.

A. measures to end the age of the diesel bus

B. measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in London

C. measures to solve housing and commercial items

D. measures to replace the old and used vehicles

：信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

下面是一些电影的相关信息，请阅读下文，并按照要求匹配信息。

首先，请阅读下列的应用文：

A

Hello Kitty

The famous cartoon character known as Hello Kitty was created by Japanese company Sanrio in 1974 and quickly became a pop cultural phenomenon (现象) through a series of animated television shows. This collection of the Hello Kitty series includes five volumes for a total of 25 episodes, such as Hello Kitty Tells Fairy Tales, Hello Kitty Plays Pretend.

B

Jimmy Neutron

This is a funny, silly, and colorfully animated children’s film featuring (由……主演) Jimmy Neutron. Jimmy has created all kinds of interesting things to make his life easier, including a robotic dog, Goddard, who follows him everywhere. Jimmy and his friend, Carl, use a homemade spaceship to launch a satellite.

C

Sesame Street

Elmo runs across a Magic Cookbook and sets free a Genie that lives inside. Together, Elmo and the Genie explore the fun world of cooking and making food, with the help from Emeril Lagasse and Heather Headley, who show tips on making pizzas and pocket foods.

D

Sing and Dance With Barney

Barney has planned a very special sing along party and invited many of his friends, old and

new. The group enjoys singing their all-time (一向的) favorites, while being transported to magical places. It has over 55 minutes of singing and dancing.

E

Blue’s Clues

Steve and Blue explore the worlds of math and reading as they help each other with familiar activities. Viewers are invited to join in the counting, reading, adding and subtracting.

F

Adventures of Willy Fog

Eerie lakes, bottomless pits, dinosaurs, and volcanic eruptions (火山爆发) are just a few of the places laying in wait for Willy Fog and his friends in this exciting journey. Trying to get to the centre of the earth proves a lot more difficult than they originally (起初) thought.

请阅读以下有关学生的信息，然后为他们选择要看的电影：

56. Robert studies in an art school. Not only does he like singing, but he is good at dancing. This weekend he is going to see a film about singing and dancing.

57. Turner is a brave boy who likes adventure. Everyone knows that he has rich imagination. Turner wishes he could travel to the centre of the earth.

58. Lena is a lovely girl who is only ten years old. In her spare time she likes watching cartoon. Among all the cartoon characters she likes Hello Kitty best.

59. Philip, a clever student, likes science very much. He is especially interested in computer and robot. He wishes he could be an astronaut in the future.

60. Nancy shows special interest in cooking. At home she often watches her mother cooking in the kitchen room. Besides, Nancy loves seeing films about fairy tales.

注意：如果答案选E请涂AB, 如果选F请涂CD。

第三部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）

【写作内容】

请用5个句子表达以上全部内容，首句和尾句已给出，不计入5个句子中。

Dear students,

We hope all of you can take an active part in such a public-interest program that love will be gathered and carried on.

Looking forward to your support.

Students’ Union

【评分标准】

句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。

第二节读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Teenagers’ secrets should be kept to themselves and no one else, their parents included, has the right to stick their nose into their private life. As we know, teenagers are going through a special period of development both physically and psychologically. They are curious about and puzzled by the unexpected changes in their body and mind. What’s more, exposed to a world of adults, it is only too natural for them to begin imitating adults’ behaviors in secret. Boys begin to smoke and girls begin to spend time doing their hair and care more about what to wear. Some even begin to date with a girlfriend or boyfriend without letting their parents know. They are doing all this in secret because they are still unsure whether it is right to do so and afraid that, if found out by their parent, they will get misunderstood and even punished. In fact, in many cases, parents can not deal with such matters well but hurt their children’s feelings badly, making children unwil ling to communicate with them any more. When this happens, it hurts terribly feelings of the family as well. Therefore, it sounds reasonable and acceptable that teenagers should keep their secrets to themselves instead of sharing them with their parents, who should give them the freedom in dealing with secrets. W

【写作内容】

1. 以约30个词概括上面文章的要点；

1）你是支持还是反对与父母分享秘密？

2）你支持或反对的理由是什么？

3）结合你的实际, 谈谈你是具体怎么做的？

【写作要求】

1. 在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容, 但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

3. 题目自拟。

【评分标准】

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

高三第二学期月考试卷（英语）参考答案

完形填空:

1—5 DBDDB 6—10 ADCDB 11—15 CBABC

语法填空

(A)

16. unsuitable 17. up 18. As 19. Pitifully 20. who 21. in

22. was put 23. a 24. Given 25. accompanying

(B)

26 greatest 27 with 28 who 29 appearance 30 a

31 solving 32 as 33 for 34 impressed 35 it

阅读理解

36-40 DBDBC 41-45 CADAB 46-50 CCDBA 51-55 BBABA

信息匹配

56-60 DFABC

基础写作

Dear students,

Looking forward to your support.

Students’ Union 读写任务

Teenagers’ Secrets Should be Shared with Their Parents

Many teenagers have their own secrets but their parents always want to know them, which will probably hurt children’s feeling s. As a result, they won’t like to share their secrets with their parents. （33w）

Oppositely, I insist that t eenagers’ secrets, if not at all, should be shared by their parents. For one thing, parents are the dearest relatives in the world, who, trying every possible means to do good to the young, should be respected and trusted. For another, lack of experience, teenagers need some help and support in making decisions or solving problems. If many of the secrets are kept to children themselves, they may do unimaginable harm in the long run.

Speaking from my experience, I always let my parents know my secrets, like a close friend. In return they appreciate my attitude so much that they are always ready to offer me valuable advice, which benefits me a lot in this special time of development.