湖南省衡阳县五中2018届高三9月月考英语试卷
2018届高三9月月考英语试题 含答案
衡阳县一中2018届高三9月月考英语试题注意：本堂考试，时量：120分钟，满分150分。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分。
）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shirt?A．￡19.15 B．￡9.18 C．￡9.15答案是C。
1．Where does the woman want to go?A．To the police station． B．To the training center． C．To the man’s house．2．How will the woman solve her problem?A．Borrow some money from the man．B．Go back home for the money she needs．C．Get some money from the cash machine．3．Where does this conversation most probably take place ?A．In a restaurant．B．In a library．C．By a pond．4．What’s the relationship between the speakers?A．Teacher and student．B．Husband and wife． G．Waiter and customer．5．What are the speakers talking about?A．How to study English．B．The man’s birthday party．C．A birthday gift for the man．第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
湖南省衡阳八中2017-2018学年高三上学期第二次月考试题(9月)英语 Word版含答案
衡阳市八中2017-2018学年下学期高三第二次月考试题高三英语注意：本堂考试，时量：120分钟，满分150分。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分。
）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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. What will the man probably do this weekend?A. Sleep at home.B. Prepare for his exams.C. Go to the concert.2. What did the man receive?A. A credit card bill.B. An ad for a new Visa.C. An announcement of a new bank fee.3. Who are the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Applicants for a new job.C. University admissions staff.4. What does the man imply?A. He can give the woman two rooms.B. He’ll give the woman something for free.C. He’ll try to find the woman a house to rent.5. What will the woman probably do next?A. Eat her ice cream.B. Throw out the ice cream.C. Ask for a different ice cream.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，选出最佳选项。
湖南省衡阳市2018届高三第三次联考(三模)英语试题
2018届高中毕业班联考(三)英语能力测试第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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lo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. What ale the speakers talking about?A. Buying DVDs.B. Renting DVDs.C. Making DVDs.2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a music hall.B. Near the woods.C. In a restaurant.3.How old is the mail now?A. Over 50.B. Nearly 30.C. About 20.4. What should the man have done first last night?A. He should have washed the dishes.B. He should have finished his homework.C. He should have walked his dog.5. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Brother and sister.B. Husband and wife.C. Father and daughter第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独自。
每段对话或独自后有几个小题, 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。
2021届湖南省衡阳一中2018级高三上学期第一次月考英语试卷及答案
2021届湖南省衡阳一中2018级高三上学期第一次月考英语试卷★祝考试顺利★(含答案)总分: 150 分时间: 120分钟第一部分听力(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. What was the man's original plan?A. Go to the picnic.B. Work in the company.C. Do his gardening.2. What will the man do?A. Change his jacket.B. Buy a tie,C. Have an interview.3. Where does the woman want to get married?A. In a church,B. In the open air.C. In a country house.4. What is the man doing?A. Taking a test.B. Reading a book.C. Having a class.5. What do we know about the man?A. He is on a diet.B. He likes eating salad.C. He has a good appetite. 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s秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答螭6-7题。
2021年衡阳县第五中学高三英语月考试卷及参考答案
2021年衡阳县第五中学高三英语月考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AOn a rainy afternoon, maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely, allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets,by Patricio PronIn April 1945,Italy, a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place. Thirty years later, a young man interviewed survivors from the conference, trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences. This novel, by a well-known Argentine writer, explores art, crime and politics.When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul KalanithiAt thirty-six, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed (诊断) with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient. This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question “What makes a life worth living?”.To Killa Mockingbird, by Harper LeeSet in a smallAlabamatown in the 1930s, the story focuses on honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of committing a crime.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) storyby Bess KalbBess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety. In this book, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women. They include Bobby’s mother, who traveled alone fromBelarustoAmericato survive, and Bess’s mother, who always fought against convention.1.What type of book is the first novel?A.Sci-fi.B.Biography.C.Detective books.D.History books.2.Which book explores life and death?A.To Kill a MockingbirdB.When Breath Becomes AirC.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These StreetsD.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story3.Who is the main character in the last novel?A.Bobby Bell.B.Bess Kalb.C.Bess’s mother.D.Bobby’s mother.BCuckoos don’t bother building their own nests—they just lay eggs that perfectly imitate those of other birds and take over their nests. But other birds are wishing up, evolving some seriously impressive tricks to spot the cuckoo eggs.Cuckoos are often know asparasites, meaning that they hide their eggs in the nest of other species. To avoid detection, the cuckoos have evolved so that eggs seem reproduction of those of their preferred targets. If the host bird doesn’t notice the strange egg in its nest, the little cuckoo will actually take the entire nest for itself after it comes out, taking the other eggs on its back and dropping them out of the nest.To avoid this unpleasant fate for their young, the other birds have evolved a few smart ways to spot the fakes, which we’re only now beginning to fully understand. One of the most amazing finds is that birds have an extra colour-sensitive cell in their eyes, which makes them far more sensitive to ultraviolet wavelengths and allows them to see a far greater range of colours than humans can. This allows cautious birds to detect a fake egg which might be exactly the same to our eyes.Fascinatingly, we’re actually able to observe different bird species at very different points in their evolutionary war with the cuckoos. For instance, some cuckoos lay their eggs in the nests of the redstarts. The blue eggs these cuckoos lay are practically alike to those of the redstarts, and yet they are still sometimes rejected. Compare that with cuckoos who target dunnocks. While those birds lay perfectly blue eggs, their cuckoo invaders just lay white eggs with brown irregular shaped spots. And yet dunnocks barely ever seem to notice the obvious trick.Biologists suspect these more easily fooled species like the dunnocks are on the same evolutionary path as the redstarts, but they have a long way to go until they evolve the same levels of suspicion. What’s remarkable is that the dunnocks fakes are so bad and the redstart ones so good, and yet cuckoos are still more successful with the former than the latter.It speaks to just how thoroughly a species’ behavior can be changed by the pressures of natural selection, or it might just be a bit of strategic cooperation on the part of the dunnocks. Biologists have suggested that these birds are willing to tolerate a parasite every so often because they don’t want to risk accidentally getting rid of oneof their own eggs.4. This passage can be most likely found in a ________.A. science surveyB. nature magazineC. zoo advertisementD. travel journal5. What does the underlined word “parasite” in paragraph 2 most probably refer to?A. Animals that work together to raise young.B Small harmful animals such as worms or mice.C. Animals that can adapt to changing environments.D. Animals which live on or inside other host animals.6. Which of the following is TRUE about the dunnock according to the passage?A. It is colour-blind and therefore cannot identify foreign eggs in the nest.B. It can easily remove cuckoo eggs from the nest because fakes are so bad.C. It is a host bird that is more likely to raise a cuckoo chick than the redstart.D. It is unable to evolve and hence accepts cuckoo eggs that appear in the nest.7. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. Dunnocks may eventually learn to recognise foreign eggs.B. Redstarts seem to be less suspicious compared to dunnocks.C. Cuckoo birds are good at taking responsibility for their own young.D. It is very easy for cuckoos to imitate the colouring of the dunnock’s egg.CMost people around the world are right-handed. This also seems to be true in history. In 1799, scientists studied works of art made at different times from 1,500 B.C. to the 1950s. Most of the people shown in these works are right-handed, so the scientists guessed that right-handedness has always been common through history. Today, only about 10% to 15% of the world’s population is left-handed.Why are there more right-handed people than left-handed ones? Scientists now know that a person’s two hands each have their own jobs. For most people, the left hand is used to find things or hold things. The right hand is used to work with things. This is because of the different work of the two sides of the brain. The right side of the brain, which makes a person’s hands and eyes work together, controls the left hand. The left-side of the brain, which controls the right hand, is the centre for thinking and doing problems. These findings show that more artists should be left-handed, and studies have found that left-handedness is twice as common among artists asamong people in other jobs.No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed instead of left-handed. Scientists have found that almost 40% of the people become left-handed because their main brain is damaged when they are born. However, this doesn’t happen to everyone, so scientists guess there must be another reason why people become left-handed. One idea is that people usually get right-handed from their parents. If a person does not receive the gene(基因) for right-handedness, he / she may become either right-handed or left-handed according to the chance and the people they work or live with.Though right-handedness is more common than left-handedness, people no longer think left-handed people are strange or unusual. A long time ago, left-handed children were made to use their right hands like other children, but today they don’t have to.8. After studying works of art made at different times in history, the scientists found _______.A. the art began from 1,500B.C.B. the works of art ended in the 1950sC. most people shown in the works of art are right-handedD. most people shown in the works of art are left-handed9. What is the left hand for most people used to do?A. It’s used to find or hold things.B. It’s used to work with things.C. It’s used to make a person’s eyes work together.D. It’s the centre for thinking and doing problems.10. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed.B. Left-handedness is cleverer than right-handedness.C. Today children are not made to use their right hands only.D. Scientists think there must be some reason why people become left-handed.11. The best title for this passage is _______.A. Scientists’ New InventionsB. Left-handed PeopleC. Which HandD. Different Brains, Different HandsDOne-year-old Tallulah turned purple and stopped moving after the sweet became stuck in her throat. Hermum Leigh-Anne said the drama began during a visit to her grandma’s house when her grandparents gave her older kids some sweets.“Then at about 4:45 pm, Tallulah started to choke—we all went into a panic.”“It seemed like it went on for ages. Not one of us knew what to do.”“I rang an ambulance while my grandma and granddad tried to get the sweet to come up.”“Tallulah was panicking at first but then she started to go purple—she almost had no oxygen left in her.”With her daughter limp (无力的) and time running out, Leigh—Anne knew she couldn’t afford to wait for the ambulance to arrive.“The only thing I could think was to go out into the street.” She said.“I rushed out and screamed for someone to help while my grandma rushed out crying with Tallulah.”At exactly the moment, Caitlin, who is studying public services atRedcarCollege, was passing byQueen Street. She said, “I was waiting to go to work when I heard someone screaming for help, so I ran straight over.”The 17-year-old girl added, “Something just clicked and I went into auto mode. The little girl was completely limp, so I checked her airways and tilted (使倾斜) her over and started hitting her back. I turned her round and tapped on her chest, then after what felt like forever she coughed up the sweet and spat it out.As soon as she started crying I felt a huge relief. I was just so pleased I was able to help.”Caitlin was taught her lifesaving skills when she joined the Army Cadets four years ago.12. When did Tallulah get choked?A. While eating sweets.B. While enjoying a drama.C. While having a meal.D. While taking some medicine.13. Why did the family go out into the street?A. To buy some needed tools.B. To search for timely help.C. To get a breath of fresh air.D. To wait for the ambulance to arrive.14. Which of the following can best describe Caitlin?A. Brave and selfless.B. Kind and energetic.C. Determined and generous.D. Quick-thinking and helpful.15. What may be the best title for the text?A. First aid skill sounds important.B. Screaming for help makes sense.C. Eating sweets endangers baby girl.D. Heroic teenager saves baby girl’s life.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。
2018届高三第二次月考英语试题(附答案)
2018届高三第二次月考英语试卷第一部分情景交际（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）1.—Do you want to go to Taiwan or Tibet for holiday?2. —3. A. No, I don’t. B. Yes, I do. C. Good idea! D. I want to Taiwan.4.2.—I’m really tired. I have to stop running.5. —_______, Jim. You can make it.6. A. Come on B. Take care C. Have fun D. Good luck7.3.—Let me take your bags.8. —_______, but I can manage it myself.9. A. I’m sorry B. It doesn’t matter C. Good idea D. That’s very kind of you10.4.—May I know your name please, sir?11. —_______.12. A. Just call me back B. I’m Lucy C. That’s all right D. Oh, no13.5.—Will it be fine tomorrow?14. —_______. We’re going to have a picnic.15. A. I hope not B. I think not C. I hope so D. It’s nothing16. 第二部分阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ALions have been called the kings of the animal world. These animals can be found wild in Africa and India. Lions in Africa can go without water for up to one month, so they have no trouble during dry times.Without question lions are one of the most popular animals to see in zoos. Almost every zoo around the world has a few lions.It is very easy for people to tell male and female lions apart. Lions are the only kind of cat that shows this big difference between males and females. A male lion has a mane, a large collar of hair around the lion's face. Females do not have mines.Male lions are also larger than females. A male lion usually weighs about 200 kilograms.Both male and female lions have very strong mouths. They can break the backs of other animalswith one bite. One lion will usually kill between ten and twenty large animals each year for food.It is unusual for lions to kill people. However in 1898 two lions killed and ate over one hundred people in Kenya before they were shot by a British colonel named P. J.Patterson. This story became the subject of a Hollywood movie called The Ghost and the Darkness.6. The passage is about_______________.A. the difference between lions and cats .B. countries with lots of lionsC. lions in books and moviesD. male and female lions7. How are lions different from other cats?A. lions are from Africa.B. Many zoos keep them.C. Males and females look very different.D. lions are one of the most popular animals at zoos.8. Male lions___________.A. are larger than femalesB. have manesC. weigh more than most peopleD. All of the above9. Female lions _______________.A. are larger than male.B. have manesC. can break the back of an animal with one bite. D need to drink water every day10. How many large animals does a lion usually kill for food in one year?A. Less than ten.B. Between ten and twenty.C. Over one hundred.D. About two hundred.BThe famous director of a big and expensive movie planned to film a beautiful sunset（日落）over the ocean, so that the audiences could see his hero and heroine in front of it at the end of the film as they said goodbye to each other forever. He sent his camera crew（工作人员）out one evening to film the sunset for him.The next morning he said to the men, “Have you provided me with that sunset?”“No, sir,” the men answered.The director was angry. “Why not?”he asked.“Well, sir,” one of the men answered, “we’re on the east coast here, and the sun sets in the west. We can get you a sunrise over the sea, if necessary, but not a sunset.”“But I want a sunset!” the director shouted. “Go to the airport, take the next flight to the west coast, and get one.”But then a young secretary had an idea. “Why don’t you photograph a sunrise,” she suggested, “and then play it backwards? Then it’ll look like a sunset.”“That’s a very good idea!” the director said. Then he turned to the camera crew and said, “Tomorrow morning I want you to get me a beautiful sunrise over the sea.”The camera crew went out early the next morning and filmed a bright sunrise over the beach in the middle of a beautiful bay. Then at nine o’clock they took it to the director. “Here it is, sir,” they said, and gave it to him. He was very pleased.They all went into the studio. “All right,” the director explained, “now our hero and heroine are going to say goodbye. Run the film backwards so that we can see the ‘sunset’ behind them.”The “sunset” began, but after a quarter of a minute, the director suddenly put his face in his hands and shouted to the camera crew to stop.The birds in the film were flying backwards, and the waves on the sea were going away from the beach.11. One evening, the director sent his camera crew out _________.A. to find an actor and an actressB. to film a scene(场景) on the seaC. to meet the audienceD. to watch a beautiful sunset12. Why did the director want to send his crew to the west coast?A. Because he was angry with his crew.B. Because he changed his mind about getting a sunset.C. Because he wanted to get a scene of sunset.D. Becau se it was his secretary’s suggestion.13. The director wanted to film a sunset over the ocean because ______.A. the ocean looked more beautiful at sunsetB. it was more moving than a sunriseC. it went well with the separation of the hero and heroineD. when they arrived at the beach it was already in the evening14. After the “sunset” began, the director suddenly put his face in his hands ______.A. as he saw everything in the film moving backwardsB. because he was moved to tearsC. as the sunrise did not look as beautiful as he had imaginedD. because he was disappointed with the performance of the hero and heroine15. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The crew had to follow the secretary’s advice.B. If you want to see a sunrise, the east coast is the place to go.C. The camera crew wasn’t able to film the scene the first day.D. The director ordered his crew to stop filming the “sunset”.CBollywood (宝莱坞) dance is fun and an important influence factor（因素）towards the international popularity of Bollywood films. Bollywood dance classes offered in Long Island are a great choice for those who wish to learn this dance form---not only for Long Island communities, but also for other Indians in New York, and people of other nationalities and cultures attracted by Indian dance.Bollywood dance brings together several dance forms including Kathak, Jazz, Bhangra and Salsa. Though it is difficult to point out the precise definition（定义）, stylistic features, and geographical distribution (分布) of this exciting dance form, it is quite recognizable in both Indian and international circles. The songs for the dance are a kind of indirect expression through which the characters can express thoughts. Costume (服装) is an important part of this form of dance. The dance songs often have romantic themes and usually go together with the happenings in the movies. It is not unusual to find Bollywood song and dance communicating the thoughts and wishes of the characters. Bollywood dance parties are a very popular affair in US colleges.Good dance teachers can provide the necessary training with perfect entertaining dance steps. Do a search on Google, Yahoo, or other search engines to find good Bollywood dance classes in Long Island. You may have to compare each of them to arrive at the right classes for yourself or for your child.Young Indian Cultural Group999 Herricks Road Suite 110,New Hyde Park, NY 11040.Phone--151 ********http / / www. yicg. com16. What do we know about Bollywood dance from paragraph 1?A. It mainly emphasizes Western dance styles.B. It is increasing the popularity of Bollywood films.C. The classes will be held for the Indians in Asia.D. Only Indians in New York are learning it at present.17. Bollywood dance and several other dance forms like Kathak, Jazz, Bhangra and Salsa__________.A. have a close relationshipB. belong to the same dance formC. are popular in the same areaD. have different geographical distribution18. The songs of Bollywood dance_________________.A. have nothing to do with the happenings in the moviesB. have romantic themes and go with the stories In the moviesC. deliberately hide the characters' thoughts and wishesD. reflect the political views or world views of people19. What can we infer about the Young Indian Cultural Group?A. people can take 11 kinds of dance classes there.B. It will bring about new ideas in Bollywood dance. ·C. If you want to learn Bollywood dance, you should contact（联系）it.D. It will help Bollywood dance become famous in the world.20. This passage was written mainly to_________.A. show that Bollywood dance is very popular on campusB. tell US the right way of recognizing Bollywood danceC. introduce the three purposes of Bollywood dance classesD. attract more people to join Bollywood dance class第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。
湖南高三高中英语月考试卷带答案解析
湖南高三高中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.——Do you know the answers to these questions asked by your little brother?——Of course not, but I can’t let him know .A．them B．one C．those D．that2.With all the novels he was interested in , he left the library and went back home.A．borrow B．borrowing C．to borrow D．borrowed3.Playing QQ’s “Happy Farm” by planting, watering, fertilizing, spraying, harvesting and selling of virtual vegetables, fruits and flowers, we can find out all the excitement is about.A．that B．if C．what D．when4.I don’t think David could have done such a stupid thing last night, ?A．did he B．didn’t he C．do I D．don’t I5.Chen Yang has brains．In fact，I doubt whether anyone in the class has IQ.A．a high B．a higher C．the higher D．the highest6.If my brother doesn’t go to the evening party, .A．neither do I B．I will either C．either will I D．nor will I7.It is what all people wish for that has broken the law will face justice.A．whoever B．anyone C．who D．everyone8.Mr. Robinson in China for many years, but now he is in Australia.A．has lived B．had lived C．lived D．was living9.The music sounded cheerful and encouraging, all the people present in high spirits.A．making B．to make C．made D．having made 10.——What made the little so upset?—— .A．She got separated from her parentsB．Because she had lost her wayC．Being too frightenedD．Not allowed to watch TV11.Nowadays almost everyone prefers to use a smart mobile phone functions are more practical. A．which B．where C．what D．whose12.According to the schedule, the flight No. 232 to Beijing at 10:30. We’d better set out right now, or we’ll be late.A．leaves B．left C．will leave D．has left13.When we were in the college, we stay in the library, devoting ourselves to books.A．should B．would C．can D．need14.and we’ll finish the work on time.A．If we are given two more days B．Two more daysC．Having two more days D．Given two more days15.We are always told that only through hard work our goals in our study.A．we will achieve B．we have achieved C．have we achieved D．will we achieve二、完形填空A man and his girlfriend got married. Everyone could tell that the love they had for each other was true.A few months later, the wife came to the husband with a proposal, “I read in a magazine about how we can our marriage. Each of us will write a list of the things that we find a bit with the other. Then, we can talk about how we can them together and make our lives happier together.”The husband . So each of them went to a(n) room and thought about the things that annoyed them about the other for the rest of the day.The next morning, at the breakfast table, they decided that they would go over their .“ I’ll start,” offered the wife. She her list. It had many items on it, enough to fill 3 pages. After the wife had read all three pages to her husband, the husband seated, “I don’t have anything on my list. I think that you are perfect the that you are. I don’t want you to anything for me.”The wife, touched by his honesty by his depth of his love for her and his of her, turned her head and wept.In life, there are enough times when we are disappointed, depressed and annoyed. We don’t really have togo for them. We have a wonderful world that is full of beauty, light and promise. Why waste time seeking the bad, disappointing or annoying when we can look around us, and see the wonderful things before us?【1】A．enrich B．strengthen C．lengthen D．deepen【2】A．annoying B．surprising C．satisfying D．inspiring【3】A．fix B．do C．find D．set【4】A．smiled B．refused C．agreed D．hesitated【5】A．spare B．separate C．empty D．special【6】A．dishes B．magazines C．lives D．lists【7】A．put away B．handed in C．took out D．wrote down【8】A．disappointedly B．unluckily C．bitterly D．quietly【9】A．appearance B．way C．situation D．position【10】A．change B．accept C．decide D．drop【11】A．advice B．warning C．acceptance D．pride【12】A．leaving B．waiting C．asking D．looking三、其他1.Do you feel it difficult to be happy all the time? Now I’ll give you some tips on【1】to make yourself happy. One way is being unselfish because unselfishness is the key factor required if you want to get along well【2】 others. By saying being unselfish I mean you shouldn’t want everything your own way or demand【3】 best share of everything.【4】 way is to look for good points in other people. You will find most people pleasant to go with and it will surely make you happy. Third, you can’t expect to be too perfect,【5】don’t be too unhappy when you make a mistake. Everything will be OK【6】you try to make things right. Finally, it’s important to remember that while you are no worse【7】 others, chances you have may not be much better.【8】 this case, the surest way to be happy is to hold optimistic attitude.2.A gap year (also known as year abroad, year out, year off, deferred year, bridging year, time off and time out) is a year during which students take time off and do something other than schooling, such as travel or work. The gap year is most commonly taken after secondary school and before starting university.The practice of taking a gap year developed in the United Kingdom in the 1960s. During a gap year, a student might travel, engage in volunteer work overseas or undertake a working holiday abroad.In 1978, the Prince of Wales and Colonel John Blashford-Snell began what is now known as Raleigh International by launching "Operation Drake," a gap year expedition voyage around the world following Sir Francis Drake's route. The Center for Intermin Programs in the United States was originally founded in 1980 to assist students in making a more effective transition from high school to college.The gap year has grown very popular among students in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. A trendfor gap years is to participate in international education programs that combine language study, homestay, cultural immersion, community service, and independent study.The high pressure increasingly leaves students of high school tired out and longing for refreshment.Also, counselors are coming to bless the gap-year option, and colleges increasingly are offering a delayed enrollment option as more and more “gappers” arrive on campus with enhanced moti vation and maturity—all of which prepares well foe their undergraduate years in college.In 2010, gap year travel has increased among school, college and university leavers, as this is seen as an attractive option for future career development.3.In the animal kingdom, weakness can bring about aggression in other animal. This sometimes happens with humans also. But I have found that my weakness brings out the kindness in people. I see it every day when people hold doors for me, pour cream into my coffee, or help me to put on my coat. And I have discovered that it makes them happy.From my wheelchair experience, I see the best in people, bur sometimes I feel sad because those who appear independent miss the kindness I see daily. They don’t get to see this soft side of others often, we try every way possible to avoid showing our weakness, which includes a lot of pretending. But only when we stop pretending we’re brave or strong do we allow people to show the kindness that’s in them.Last month, when I was driving home on a busy highway, I began to feel unwell and drove more slowly than usual. People behind me began to get impatient and angry, with some speeding up alongside me, horning (按喇叭) or even shouting at me. At the moment I decided to do something I had never done in twenty fore years ofdriving. I put on the car flashlights and drove on at a really low speed.No more angry shouts and no more horns! When I put on my flashlights, I was saying to other drivers, “I have a problem here. I am weak and doing the best I can.” And everyone understood. Several times, I saw drivers who wanted to pass. They couldn’t get around me because of the stream of passing traffic. But instead of getting impatient and angry, they waited, knowing the driver in front of them was in some way weak.Sometimes situations call for us to act strong and brave even when we don’t feel that way. But those are and far between. More often, it would be better if we don’t pretend we feel strong when we feel weak or pretend that we are brave when we are scared.【1】How do people feel when they offer their help?(No more than 2 words)____________________________________________________________________【2】What reaction did other drivers have when the author drove very slowly at first? (No more than 5 words)____________________________________________________________________【3】Why did other drivers behave differently when the author put on the car flashlights? (No more than 8 words) ____________________________________________________________________【4】 What does the author advise us to do at last? (No more than 8 words)____________________________________________________________________四、阅读理解1.Yesterday I went to our local grocery store. I often go to their deli counter, and I understand that it can get a little confused for the workers. So normally none of them ever take the time to smile or seem overly friendly. But yesterday it was completely different. I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted with a very welcoming smile by the young man behind the counter. He never sighed heavily or slumped back and forth like he didn’t want to be there. He was all by himself and quite a long line. But not once did he act concerned about it. He just did his job efficiently and acted very kind the entire time.I was so impressed that I approached the manager. I explained to her that I often visit the deli counter and I have never been greeted with such kindness. She agreed with me that he was a wonderful person and she thankedme for sharing my feelings with her.As I was walking away，I could hear her approaching the young man with，“I just got a wonderfulcompliment(praise) about you.” I couldn't hear everything she was saying，but I knew that she did thank him. I couldn't help but smile!Later I had to pass by the deli counter to get onions. There was no one there，except the diligent young man. He didn't say anything，he just smiled at me. I realized that I hadn't done a huge deed that day，but that small deed made a small difference to someone．I love seeing people smile. I just received my smile cards and I wish I had one with me that day. Maybe I will drop one off at the deli a different day! It's amazing how good I felt after that. So，friends，the next time you are in a grocery store，retail store，restaurant，or anywhere that someone is working hard，letting them know in some way can mean so much. I hope you get a smile out of it like I did!【1】 The passage is mainly about .A．friendship between the writer and a young manB．the power of a simple complimentC．a grocery storeD．a diligent assistant【2】The writer found it was different yesterday because .A．the young man was very busyB．the young man was concerned about so many customersC．the writer was warmly greeted by a young manD．the young man acted very kind all the time【3】The writer approached the manager to .A．thank himB．say hello to himC．complain about the serviceD．praise the young man【4】The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 implies that the writer will .A．smile to others at the deli one dayB．give one card to the young man one dayC．drop in at the deli one dayD．go to the deli for a job one day【5】 What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．Praising others' hard work means nothing.B．Helping others is always rewarding.C．We should never hesitate to praise hard-working persons.D．Not all good deeds deserve praise.2.One is never too old to learn. Life learning (sometimes called un-schooling or self-directed learning) is one of those concepts that are almost easier to explain by saying what it isn’t than what it is. And that’s probably because our own schooled backgrounds have convinced us that learning happens only in a fine building on certain days, between certain hours, and managed by a specially trained professional.Within that schooling framestudy, no matter how hard teachers try and no matter how good their textbooks, many bright students get bored, many slower students struggle and give up or lose their self-respect, and most of them reach the end of the process unprepared to enter into society. They have memorized a certain body of knowledge long enough to rush back the information on tests, but they haven’t really learnt much, at least of the official curriculum.Life learners, on the other hand, know that learning is not difficult, that people learn things quite easily if they’re not compelled and forced, if they see a need to learn something, and if they are trusted and respected enough to learn it on their own timetable, at their own speed, in their own way—no matter what age and no matter whether we’re at school or at home.Life learning is independent of time, location or the presence of teacher. It does not require mom or dad to teach, or kids to work in workbooks at the table from 9 to noon. Life learning is learner-driven. It involves living and learning—in and from the real world. It is about exploring, questioning, experimenting, making messes, taking risks without fear of making mistakes, being laughed at and trying again.Furthermore, life learning is about trusting kids to learn what they need to know and about helping them to learn and grow in their own ways. It is about providing positive experiences that enable children to understand the world and their culture and to interact with it.【1】 It is implied in the text that it is hard to ___________.A．find a specially trained teacherB．carry life learning throughC．learn without going to schoolD．tell the nature of life learning【2】. According to the author, the schooling framestudy often ____________.A．produces slow students with poor memoriesB．fails to provide enough knowledge about lifeC．ignores some parts of the official curriculumD．gives little care to the quality of teaching materials【3】 Life learners recognize that learning will not be difficult if they are ____________.A．clear about why to learnB．careful to make a time tableC．able to respect other peopleD．cautious about any mistakes【4】According to the author, life learning ___________.A．could be a road full of trials and errorsB．teaches a kid how to avoid being laughed atC．makes a kid independent of his parentsD．could prevent one from running risks【5】 Through life learning, children ___________.A．will grow without the assistance from parentsB．will be separated from the negative side of societyC．will be driven to learn necessary life knowledgeD．will learn to communicate with the real society3.The world is filled with smart, talented, educated and gifted people. We meet them every day. A few days ago, my car was not running well. I pulled it into a garage and the young mechanic had it fixed in just a few minutes. He knew what was wrong by simply listening to the engine. I was amazed. The sad truth is, great talent is not enough.I am constantly shocked at how little talented people earn. I heard the other day that less than 5 percent of Americans earn more than $100,000 a year. A business consultant who specializes in the medical trade told me how many doctors and dentists struggled financially. It was this business consultant who gave me the phrase, “They are one skill away from great wealth.”There is an old saying that goes, “Job means ‘just ov er broke（破产）’.” And unfortunately, I would say that the saying applies to millions of people. Because school does not think financial intelligence is intelligence, and most workers live within their means. They work and they pay the bills. Instead I recommend to young people to seek work for what they will learn, more than what they will earn.When I ask the classes I teach, “How many of you can cook a better hamburger than McDonald’s?”， almost all the students raise their hands. I then ask, “So if most of you can cook a better hamburger, how come McDonald’s makes more money than you?” The answer is obvious:McDonald’s is excellent at business systems. The reason why so many talented people are poor is that they focus on making a better hamburger but know little or nothing about business systems. The world is filled with talented poor people. They focus on perfecting their skills at building a better hamburger rather than the skills of selling and delivering the hamburger. 【1】The author mentions the mechanic in the first paragraph to show that .A．he is just one of the talented peopleB．he is ready to help othersC．he has a sharp sense of hearingD．he knows little about car repairing【2】The underlined part in the third paragraph can be best replaced by“”.A．spend more than they can affordB．do in their own wayC．live in their own circleD．live within what they earn【3】Why do talented people earn so little according to the author?A．They don’t work hard enough.B．They lack financial intelligence.C．They don’t make full use of their talents.D．They have no specialized skills.【4】The success of McDonald’s lies in its .A．skills at making hamburgersB．good business systemsC．talented workersD．excellent service【5】The main purpose of the author is to tell us .A．how young people can find a satisfactory jobB．what schools should teach studentsC．why so many talented people are poorD．how McDonald’s makes much money五、书面表达高三阶段学习比较紧张，正确的学习方法尤为重要。
湖南省衡阳县第五中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试题
湖南省衡阳县第五中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试题一、听力选择题1．What will Tom do today?A．Do some sightseeing.B．Go on a business trip.C．Paint the house.2．How many people were safe and sound in the accident?A．103.B．127.C．134.3．What are the speakers talking about?A．A new school garden.B．After-school activities.C．The curriculum changes. 4．Which movie does the man speak highly of?A．Marina’s Ocean.B．Pavement Song.C．Umbrella.5．What does the woman think of smart watches?A．Unnecessary.B．Convenient.C．Beautiful.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does Peter plan to buy tomorrow?A．Jackets.B．A wallet.C．Trousers.7．Why does the woman want to change the skirt?A．She doesn’t like the color.B．She doesn’t like the size.C．She doesn’t like the style.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the woman?A．A doctor.B．A hostess.C．A teacher.9．What is Mr. Black’s second suggestion?A．Eating healthily.B．Having a good rest.C．Doing exercise regularly.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
湖南衡阳2018届高三英语上学期第二次月考
湖南省衡阳县2018届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节听下面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. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a department store.B. At the post office.C. At the dry cleaner's.2. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Get a repairman.B. Put the table together.C. Do as the instructions tell.3. When will the man make the call with the headquarters?A. At 9:30.B. At 10:30.C. At 10:40.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Children's nature.B. Parents' impact on children.C. The importance of school education.5. What is the woman doing?A. Reading.B. Asking for help.C. Washing hands.第二节,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。
2020-2021学年衡阳市第五中学高三英语月考试卷及答案
2020-2021学年衡阳市第五中学高三英语月考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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ABook reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits. For young adults who love to read, finding some good books to read is very essential. Writing a book review can help you to improve your language and writing skills.The Book ThiefListed onThe New York Times Children’s Best Seller List for over 100 weeks, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War II. So, if you love history and wish to learn how the life was during Adolf Hitler’s time, read this historic book.The Diary of Young GirlEven Anne Frank can not have imagined that her personal diary written during World War II would become such a popular book. It’s a must read that describes the situation of a family in the evils of wars through the eyes of a teenager.Animal FarmAnimal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell. It is just a reflection of the Stalin and World War II period that has been so creatively presented in this book. It is an interesting example of how literature can be used to present conditions common in the society.Adventures of Huckleberry FinnMark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in history, and is certainly a great pick for young adults. Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the color1 ful description of people around theMississippi Rivermake this novel a great book to read.1.Which book describes the author’s own experiences according to this passage?A.The Book ThiefB.The Diary of Young GirlC.Animal FarmD.Adventures of Huckleberry Finn2.What do the first three books have in common?A.All of them are about wars.B.All of them are about farms.C.All of them are intended for history lovers.D.All of them were written during World War II.3.The purpose of this passage is to _________.A.instruct youngsters how to improve skillsB.tell youngsters some wonderful reading habitsC.introduce several good books to youngstersD.give youngsters advice on writing a book reviewBThose who are concerned that robots are taking over the world can rest easy—for now. Though the androids have proved useful at performing ordinary tasks, they are not ready for the greatest time. At least that appears to be the case atJapan’s Henn-na Hotel chain where over half of the robot staff are being replaced by humans.The first location of the unique hotel opened in July 2015 was atNagasaki’s Huis Ten Bosch Theme Park. The hotel’s owner, Hideo Sawada, promised the hotel to be managed primarily by robots. Guests were greeted and checked-in by a dinosaur robot, while a cute android called Churi, placed inside each room, provided information about attractions. Not surprisingly, the lodging, recognized in 2016 as the world’s first robot-staffed hotel by Guinness World Records, drew in curious visitors from all around the world.But as the years have passed, the hotel’s main draw is becoming less novel and more unsatisfactory. Also as the robots are “aging”, they are costing more to repair. Among the 283 androids being replaced are the chain’s two dinosaur receptionists. In addition to scaring young guests, they are also unable to photocopy guests’ passports, forcing human employees to step in each time. Also out are the cute Churi robots, which annoyed guests by interrupting their conversations. For example, one guest told The Wall Street Journal that Churi mistook his snoring for a command and kept asking him to repeat his request all night.Sawada told The Wall Street Journal, “When you actually use robots you realize there are places where they aren’t needed—or just annoy people.” While Sawada may be cutting back on his use of androids, the recently-opened Smart LYZ Hotel and the Fly Zoo Hotel inChina, are run entirely by robots, with not a human in sight. Whether the employees have more competence than those “hired” by the Henn-na Hotel chain remains to be seen.4. What makesJapan’s Henn-na Hotel unique?A. Its robot employees.B. Its advanced equipment.C. Its convenient location.D. Its successful management.5. What is the author’s purpose with the example in paragraph 3?A. To entertain readers.B. To prove Churi’s drawback.C. To introduce Churi’s functions.D. To persuade people not to book the hotel.6. What does the owner ofJapan’s Henn-na Hotel think of his robot staff now?A. Attractive.B. Costly.C. Pioneering.D. Disappointing.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Robots Are Taking Over the World.B. The Boom of Robots-staffed Hotel.C. Robot Staff Are Fired For No Competence.D. The First Robots-staffed Hotel Won Guinness World Record.CA single toy catches a child's attention for a limited period of time, but a box of items that allows a child to build their own toys will catch their imagination for years to come. This brilliant idea already exists in real product form, and it's called Toyi.Toyi is described as an eco-friendly creative building kit, and it recently won the well-known IF Design Award. It came from Istanbul, Turkish, where a young female designer named Elif Atmaca first came up with the idea for it when she wanted to help the kids living in disadvantaged areas. These children do not have access to the variety of interesting toys that wealthier children do.Toyi Atmaca's design allows children to transform what are around them into clever toys. It consists of sticks, junction parts, flexible connectors, toy body parts like feet, eyes, hands, and wheels that can be used to turn old water bottles, cups, boxes, towels, etc. into cute, clever, and unique playthings. This toy kit upcycles(升级利用) materials that would otherwise go to waste, turning a recycling bin into a treasure container.“Our initial target was to deliver Toyi kits to only disadvantaged children in Turkish,” Atmaca told the media. But during a research conducted with around300 children, .she realized that the restriction on being creative went beyond any boundary. “I saw that everything was planned and shaped by grown-ups, blocking the kids' imagination in a significant way,” said Atmaca.Atmaca concluded that each kid needed space where he or she could freely create. She explained the entire process should be left to kids’ creativity, reminding teachers and all grown-ups that child-led play was an excellent way for children to develop lifelong skills.Toyi's creators are now considering distributing the kits to as many children as possible around the worldthrough different international NGOs. Atmaca notes that for each Toyi kit sold out, they will also donate one kit toa disadvantaged child through different partnerships around the world.8. Why did Atmaca design Toyi at first?A. To win the famous IF Design Award.B. To help poor kids make their own toys.C. To protect the environment in Istanbul.D. To recycle all the waste in the dustbin.9. Which is probably the product made with the toy kit of Toyi?A. A new picture of a young boy.B. A computer with high technology.C. A treasure container from a dustbin:D. A six-armed “robot” from a water bottle.10. How do the toy kits help improve the children's ability?A. It provides the kids various types of toys.B. It offers space for the kids’ creative minds.C. It changes the poor kids' living conditions.D. It teaches the kids to share joys with others.11. What is the new target for Atmaca and her partners?A. Donating toykits to more poor children.B. Selling toy kits to every kid in the world.C. Designing new toy kits for kids and adults.D. Doing further research on the kids' demands.DKids often admire well-known celebrities, putting posters of their favorite musicians, movie stars and athletes on their bedroom walls. But rarely does a young person get to meet or talk to their idol. Yet for one young tennis player - Coco Gauff - her chance to do just that happened in an amazing way!Coco was born on March 13, 2004. At the age of 4, she developed an interest in tennis after watching Venus Williams win the Australian Open on TV. Coco began playing at 7 and showed a real talent for the sport. When young Coco turned 10, she began training at a tennis centre run by Venus's coach, Patrick Mouratoglou. He still remembers the first time he met Coco. He says, “She impressed me with her determination and fighting spirit. ” Convinced of her talent, Mouratoglou sponsored（资助）Coco to attend his academy in France. While she was preparing to go to the academy in 2019, she received a call that would change her plans and her life!Wimbledon（温布尔顿网球比赛）organizers called and offered Gauff entry to the tournament（联赛）as a wildcard（外卡选手）.This madeher one of the youngest players to ever qualify. Before she knew it she was on her way to London. After arriving, she received another surprise. For her Wimbledon debut（首次登场），she would be playing her lifelong hero, Venus Williams! The tennis legend is 24years older than Gauff.The world watched with amazement as young Gauff beat Venus in two straight sets! Afterwards, Gauff shook Venus's hand, thanked her and said, “I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. " After the match, Venus said of Gauff, “I think the sky is the limit；it really is. " Venus said, “I feel honored that I was on her wall [as a poster] at some point in her life. Soon she will be on other girls' walls. It's nice because it will keep going from the next generation to the next generation. "12. What can we learn about Coco from the text?A. She took up tennis as career at the age of 4.B. She went to academy at the age of 7.C. She had played against William before 10.D. She beat William at the age of 1513. Which of the following can best describe Coco?A. Talented and modest.B. Lucky and responsible.C. Proud and hard-working.D. Respectful and cheerful.14. What can we infer from Venus's words?A. Coco had reached her limits.B. Coco would rise to fame after the match.C. Coco's poster would be passed on.D. Coco had once visited her home.15. What can be a suitable title for the text ?A. Coco Gauff：Tennis's Next Superstar.B. Coco Gauff：A Poster on the Wall.C. What Posters Mean to a Young Girl.D. The Significance of Admiring an Idol.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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衡阳县五中2018届高三9月月考试卷英语第一部分听力（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称钟的时间来回答有关小题如阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to do?A. Interview the manager.B. Apply for a job.C. Ask for directions.2. What does the mother want the boy to do?A. Read a book.B. Climb the mountain.C. Wait for her.3. Who broke the coffee cup?A. The man.B. The woman.C. John.4. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a classroom.C. At home.5. Why is the woman not sure of finishing the report today?A. She can’t type fast.B. The computer may break down.C. The report is too long.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。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What are the speakers talking about?A. Holiday plans.B. European cities.C. Health problems.7. Where will Michelle be during the vocation?A. In London.B. At home.C. In hospital.听第7段材料，回答第8 至9题。
8. What’s the woman doing?A. Giving a history lesson.B. Preparing a presentation.C. Working on a problem.9. What will they probably talk about next?A. When Columbus discovered America.B. What the New World stands for.C. Who was the first European to discover America.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. Who will take care of Roger?A. His father.B. His mother.C. The woman.11. How long will the man be away?A. A month.B. Nearly a week.C. Three days.12. What do we know about the woman?A. She is a teacher.B. She still works.C. She likes children听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What will Jane and Hellen do next weekend?A. Enjoy themselves with Susan.B. Go hiking in the mountains.C. Do some holiday shopping.14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Close friends.B. Boss and clerk.C. Husband and wife.15. Who will be likely to take charge of the outdoor activity?A. Helen.B. Susan.C. John.16. How many people will probably go hiking?A.2.B. 3.C. More than 5.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long did Miss Brown teach the students?A. Two years.B. Three years.C. Four years.18. Why do students like Miss Brown’s lessons?A. They are easy to follow.B. They are lively and interesting.C. She is not strict with the students.19. How do the students like Miss Brown?A. Clever and aggressive.B. Rude and strict.C. Kind and patient20. What do the students owe their progress to?A. Miss Brown’s help.B. The English exams.C. Theirhard work.第二部分阅读理解（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。
AThe islands of Malta and Gozo are brilliant for a family holiday, packed with fun places to visit whatever your children’s ages. The islands’ small size means everywhere is within easy reach.Sandy beaches and swimming spotsOne of Malta’s best beaches for families is soft-sanded, sheltered Golden Bay. Older children can try activities such as stand-up paddle boarding, sailing or windsurfing, while the gentle slope of the beach makes it easy for younger kids to safely paddle in the sea.Eating outChildren are welcome at most restaurants, though more upmarket places often only accept older kids. There are often kids’ menus that tend to offer pizza, but you can always ask for a half portion (一份) of a starter dish (portions are huge in Maltese restaurants). With a wide range of cuisines on offer, children are bound to find something they’ll like, Maltese food is strongly influenced by Italian cuisine, so there’s pizza and pasta galore, and some kids will love the national dish-fried rabbit AccommodationTry to schedule at least a few days on Gozo as there are lots of self-catering farmhouses with pools to rent and it’s even easier to get around than Malta. Smaller hotels in Valletta usually only accept older children.Transport and other tipsThe easiest way to get around Malta and Gozo is to drive, but the local bus service is reliable, easy to use, and fairly inexpensive. Buses are frequent between major towns,but only roughly hourly to and from smaller places. Ferries run between Malta and Gozo, and you can take tourist boats over to Comino.2l. What can younger kids do on the islands of Malta and Gozo?A. Try windsurfing.B. Experience paddling.C. Have dinner at all restaurants.D. Live in smaller hotels in Valletta.22. What do we know about Maltese food?A. It has much to do with Italian cuisine.B. Children can always eat up a portion of dish.C. Fried rabbit is the most popular among visitors.D. Pizza is only offered to kids in Maltese restaurants.23. What transportation may be the best choice for visitors in Malta and Gozo?A. Tourist boats.B. Ferries.C. Sailing boats.D. Motor vehicles.BHi, everybody. Over the past couple months, most of the political headlines you’ve read have probably been about the government shutdown and the launch of the Affordable Care Act(平价医疗法案). And I know that many of you have rightly never been more frustrated with Washington.But if you look beyond those headlines, there are some good things happening in our economy. And that’s been my top priority（优先考虑）since the day I walked into the Oval Office.After decades in which the middle class was working harder and harder just to keep up, and a punishing recession（衰退）that made it worse, we made the tough choices required not just to recover from crisis, but to rebuild on a new foundation for stronger, more durable economic growth.Five years later, we have fought our way back. Our businesses have created 7.8 million new jobs in the past 44 months. Another 200,000 Americans went back to work last month.The American auto industry has come back with more than 350,000 new jobs –-- jobs putting out and selling the high-tech, fuel-efficient cars the world wants to buy. And they’re leading the charge in a business that has added jobs for the first time since the 1990s –-- a big reason why our businesses sell more goods and services “Made in America” than ever before.We decided to stop our addiction to foreign oil. And today, we produce more renewable energythan ever, more natural gas than anybody, and for the first time in nearly 20 years, America now produces more oil than we buy from other countries.We decided to fix a broken health care system. And even though the task has been rough, so far, about 500,000 Americans gain health coverage starting January 1st. And by the way, health care costs are growing at the slowest rate in 50 years.And one more thing: since I took office, we’ve cut our deficits (赤字) by more than half. And that makes it easier to invest in the things that create jobs -- -education, research, and so on. Imagine how much farther along we could be if both parties were working together. Think about what we could do if the few didn’t hold the economy hostage (人质) every few months, or waste time on dozens of votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act rather than try to help us fix it.In the weeks ahead, I’ll keep talking about my plan to build a better bargain for the middle class. Good jobs. A good education. A chance to buy a home, save, and retire. And yes, the financial security of affordable health care. And I’ll look for any willing partners who want to help. Because of your hard work and tough sacrifices over the past five years, we’re pointed in the right direction. But we’ve got more work to do to keep moving that way. And as long as I’m President, I’ll keep doing everything I can to create jobs, grow the economy, and make sure that everyone who works hard has a chance to get ahead. Thanks, and have a great weekend.24. Which of the foll owing is not the reason for people’s frustration with the government?A. The government shutdown.B. Unemployment rate.C. The addiction to foreign oil.D. Cancelling the Affordable Care Act.25. Why does the president mention more goods and services “Made in America”?A. To show that American goods and services are very popular.B. To indicate that American people should be dependent on themselves.C. To show that the employment rate has been increased.D. To show that American auto industry enjoys high technology.26. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “repeal”?A. put an end toB. try hard to fixC. make strongerD. get accustomed to27. According to the speech, which of the following can be implied?A. American people have every reason to feel frustrated with the government.B. Health care costs are growing at the slowest rate in 50 years.C. The president feels sorry that the economy is not moving in the right direction.D. Some government officials don’t agree with the pre sident on the medical care system.CMany years ago, when we were a young couple with two small children, aged 2 and 4, we were practically impecunious. My in-laws lived from hand to mouth, so we didn't expect any help from them. My parents lived a great distance away, and I was too ashamed to let them know about our situation.My husband was trying to earn a living with an old pick-up truck, carrying groceries for local shopkeepers, but it was constantly breaking down. It took almost all the money we had to have it fixed. The truck was also the only means of transportation for us.We lived in the countryside, and we always used the back door because the driveway led to it. One winter evening, I stepped outside to take a bag of trash to the barrel and almost tripped over something. It was nearly dark, and I had to bend down to see what it was. I could hardly believe my eyes. There sat a large basket loaded with food.It was heavy, so I called to my husband to carry into the house. Once inside, we discovered two loaves of bread, some butter, several cans of vegetables, a can of orange sauce, and a large turkey. There was so much that I can't remember it all, but it was everything we needed to fix a wonderful dinner—everything except potatoes.A little while later I remembered that I hadn't taken the trash to the barrel. By now it was dark, so I had to turn on the yard light —and that's when I spotted a small bag of potatoes sitting on the porch.That dinner was the best I can remember.We weren't able to thank our donators, though, because we never found out who had been so generous in helping a struggling young family. Whoever it was, we are forever grateful.28. Which of the following can replace the underlined word "impecunious" in Paragraph 1?A. Generous.B. Harmonious.C. Penniless.D. Stubborn.29. How did the author's husband support the family?A. By starting a garage.B. By selling food door to door.C. By delivering goods.D. By working as a shop assistant.30. How did the author feel when she saw the basket?A. She was annoyed.B. She was astonished.C. She was terrified.D. She felt a sense of relief.31. What may be the best title for the text?A. A helping hand in timeB. A struggling young coupleC. A tale of potatoesD. A reward from a strangerDChina on Wednesday opened a website on the South China Sea, complete with historical maps, articles and research, according to the State Oceanic Administration (SOA).Run by the National Marine Data & Information Service, the Chinese language site has 10 sections that cover basic information, news, historical archives（档案）, development and management, expert opinion, law and regulations, a timeline of major events, pictures and videos and Q&A. "The South China Sea has drawn huge attention, but some information online is not accurate," said Zhang Haiwen, SOA official in charge of international cooperation."We hope that this website will enable domestic and overseas people to better understand it and learn about the truth behind the 'dispute' over it."According to Zhang, the website contains not only maps and archives but also exclusive analysis and expository articles based on experts' research of thousands of maps.Zhang cited that a map often used by Vietnam to prove that it owned the Xisha Islands was actually pieced together by two maps, which have already been obtained by experts and might be used to refute(驳斥) the country's claim. Zhang said new findings will be published on the website once verified.According to the SOA, information on the website must first be reviewed by an expert panel and be "comprehensive, authoritative, detailed and accurate.""The website is founded with the aim of positively publicizing our policies, claims, historical proof, legal basis and international cooperation while serving as a reliable channel for domestic and overseas government departments, research groups and individuals to learn about the South China Sea," said SOA spokesman Shi Qingfeng.32. What does Zhang Haiwen think of information online about the South China Sea?A. True.B. False.C. Accurate.D. Not accurate.33. Why was the website on the South China Sea built?A. To enable people to learn about the truth of the South China Sea dispute.B. To introduce knowledge about the South China Sea to the public.C. To solve the problem of the South China Sea.D. To fight with Vietnam.34. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The website on the South China Sea is in Chinese.B. The South China Sea has drawn huge attention.C. Vietnam government often used a false map.D. China experts have gotten the maps used by Vietnam.35.Which feature doesn’t the information on the website have?A. Comprehensive.B. Exclusive.C. Authoritative.D. Detailed.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。