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。
A
Educational APP Store
Duolingo
Duolingo is regarded as one of the best English language apps today, which is strongly recommended for English amateurs. The system of the app helps you learn English quickly by spending twenty minutes a day. Duolingo structures your lessons that teach you about seven new words based on a topic and skill points being awarded for completing the lessons.
Busuu
Busuu helps you learn English language on the go and the lesson’s quality is guaranteed as it is based on CEFR language framework. Lessons range from beginners to advanced learners. Busuu is actually a great English app if you want to improve your spoken English by talking with native speakers.
Memrise
Memrise uses some creative and easy ways to memorize English words. The focus of this app is to help the users expand their vocabulary by learning English words in an effective way. Memrise also offers an offline mode to continue learning without Internet connection.
Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone is designed differently from average language apps on the marketplace today. It’s trying to teach us English the way we’d learn it, as if we were children starting to learn the language. Furthermore, it has exercises designed to help you learn basic words. A variety of lessons are offered that Rosetta Stone has been using for years.
21. Which app mentions the time for daily study
A. Busuu. B. Duolingo. C. Memrise. D. Rosetta Stone.
22. Why is Memrise distinct from the others
A. It will give learners quick progress.
B. It has many vocabulary lessons.
C. It is designed for English beginners.
D. It can be applied offline as well.
23. The passage is written to ________.
A. inform readers of research results
B. encourage English beginners
C. recommend English-learning apps
D. introduce ways of learning
B
I am astonished at the way God knows when to send a special gift of encouragement at just the right time! It might be in a dream, a lost letter, a memory, or something found that we’d forgotten about.
My grandmother was from a town in Michigan. And summer after summer I enjoyed staying with my grandparents as a young child. I was from the city and loved the small town where they lived. People knew everyone, their children, their pets, their ancestors.
Grandma was always using her hands for something exciting... she would make sandwiches and we’d have tea parties, plant flowers and carefully tend them. She loved knitting sweaters as well as making beautiful quilts for her grandchildren. I remember the small thimble (顶针) she would place on her finger while doing her needlework.
A few years ago, when Grandma left this earth for her new residence in Heaven, I bid farewell to my loving grandmother. How quickly our lives can change! We had just had tea together a couple of months earlier, on her 91st birthday. I missed her very much, but I noticed it mostly on my birthdays, because there was no card from Grandma. She’d never forgotten my birthday!
On one particular birthday when I was feeling a little low, something happened made me feel as if she was sharing that special day with me. I was arranging some colorful pillows that she had made, and suddenly I felt something inside one pillow; it was small and hard. I moved the object to a seam(缝)that I carefully opened, and, to my delight, out came a tiny silver thimble!
How happy I was to find something that had been a part of her! Not realizing it had fallen off her finger, I pictured her sewing it into that little pillow that I just happened to fluff(抖松), to place on my bedspread(床罩)that day. I carefully laid the thimble alongside the others I’d collected over the years. What a precious memory of a very special lady who, somehow, I knew, was laughing in delight at sewing her thimble into my pillow. I heated the kettle and made some tea, using my best china, as Grandma always did, and then enjoyed my tea and Grandma’s thimble. What a wonderful birthday that was!
24. In the author’s memory, what would her grandmother do
A. She would make sandwiches and hamburgers for her family.
B. She would wear a thimble for needlework every day.
C. She would make beautiful quilts for money.
D. She would look after the flowers in the garden.
25. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. The modern world’s fast-changing life.
B. The fact that the grandmother had passed away.
C. The author’s missing her grandmother.
D. The love the author got from her grandmother.
26. How did the author feel when she found the thimble
A. Surprised and joyful. B. Delighted but regretful.
C. Guilty and sad. D. Joyful but lonely.
27. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage
A. Grandma’s Thimble.
B. Grandma’s Life Story.
C. The Joy of Finding Something Lost.
D. The Importance of Putting Things Away.
C
Essentially, everyone has two ages: a chronological (按时间计算的)age, how old the calendar says you are, and a biological age, basically the age at which your body functions as it compares to average fitness or health levels.
“Chronological age isn’t how old we really are. It’s merely a number,” said Professor David Sinclair at Harvard University. “It is biological age that determines our health and ultimately our lifespan. We all age biologically at different rates according to our genes, what we eat, how much we exercise, and what environment we live in. Biological age is the number of candles we really should be blowing out. In the future, with advances in our ability to control biological age, we may have even fewer candles on our birthday cake than the previous one.”
To calculate biological age, Professor Levine at Yale University identified nine biomarkers (生物标志)that seemed to be the most influential on lifespan by a simple blood test. The numbers of those markers, such as blood sugar and immune(免疫的) measures, can be put into the computer, and the algorithm(算式,算法) does the rest.
Perhaps what’s most important here is that these measures can be changed. Doctors can take this information and help patients make changes to lifestyle, and hopefully take steps to improve their biological conditions. “I think the most exciting thing about this research is that these things aren’t set in stone,” Levine said. “People can be given the information earlier and take steps to improve their health before it’s too late.”
Levine even entered her own numbers into the algorithm. She was surprised by the results. “I always considered myself a very healthy person. I’m physically active; I eat what I consider a fairly healthy diet. But I did not find my results to be as good as I had hoped they would be. It was a wake-up call,” she said.
Levine is working with a group to provide access to the algorithm online so that anyone can calculate their biological age, identify potential risks and take steps to improve their own health in the long run. “No one wants to live an extremely long life with a lot of chronic(慢性的) diseases,” Levine said. “By delaying the development of mental and physical functioning problems, people can still be engaged in society in their senior years. That is the ideal we should be pursuing.”
28. Biological age depends on ______.
A. whether we can adapt ourselves to the environment
B. how well our body works compared with our peers’(同龄人)
C. when we start to take outdoor exercise
D. what the calendar says about our age
29. By saying “we may have even fewer candles on our birthday cake than the previous one” in
Para. 2, the author means ______.
A. we don’t have to celebrate our birthday every year
B. we are chronologically older than last year
C. we might be less happy than the previous year
D. we may be biologically younger than the year before
30. According to Prof. Levine, what is the most exciting thing about her research
A. The measures are not fixed.
B. Health services can be set up.
C. The problems are not that serious.
D. The research results are written in stone.
31. What does the author want to tell us by Levine’s example in Para. 5
A. It is necessary to change our diet regularly.
B. The test results may give us wrong information.
C. Waking up early in the morning is good for our fitness.
D. The algorithm can reveal our potential health problems.
D
What were you doing when you were nine years old Making some artworks from an activity book Kicking around a soccer ball Creating a business plan to deal with plastic pollution and reduce childhood poverty
Zymal exemplifies the latter. The Pakistani girl has started a project called Zee Bags, which aims to reduce plastic pollution by providing an environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic grocery bags.
When Zymal was on a shopping trip with her parents three years ago, she was shocked by the plastic bags on the street, according to The Express Tribune. She was reminded of the severe consequences our habits have on the environment. Then, she noticed a shopkeeper handing out newspaper bags. At that moment, Zymal knew she had to act.
She has since created beautiful, unique reusable newspaper bags for hundreds of customers.
Zymal should feel proud of the work she is doing. After all, plastic grocery bags are killing thousands of marine(海洋的) animals every year through their contribution to plastic waste. According to the Earth Institute, over 1 trillion plastic bags are used worldwide annually—that’s about 2 million bags used per minute around the world.
And those bags certainly don’t disappear into thin air. Instead, they end up in our oceans, putting approximately 700 marine species in danger of extinction due to the threat from being caught up in or eating them. And plastic bags are just one of many forms of plastic trash that ends up in the ocean—in fact, a surprising 8.8 million tons of this material make their way from land to the oceans every single year.
But with Zee Bags, we’re all empowered to make more thoughtful choices about the trash we create. And Zymal’s amazingness doesn’t stop there—the profits from her sales go towards helping poor children. She said she wanted to contribute more in the future.
32. What does the underlined word “exemplifies” mean
A. Betrays. B. Changes.
C. Defeats. D. Represents.
33. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. How Zymal got the inspiration to design her bags.
B. How Zymal felt on a shopping trip with her parents.
C. How Zymal responded to an interview by a newspaper.
D. How Zymal reminded the shopkeeper of plastic pollution.
34. Why does the author use many figures in paragraph 5 and 6
A. To praise Zymal as a determined environmentalist.
B. To show the serious problems plastic bags have caused.
C. To inspire readers to take action to protect wild animals.
D. To prove how knowledgeable the author is about the topic.
35. What can we learn about Zymal from the last paragraph
A. She is an amazing girl in every way.
B. She makes great profits in her business.
C. She cares about the disadvantaged children.
D. She urges us to buy eco-friendly products.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Here are some easy steps to create better habits that will surely improve your mental health.
Get enough sleep. Keeping a consistent sleep schedule will ensure that your body and mind will fun_ction properly. Experts recommend that each person should sleep for at least 6. 5 to 8 hours a night.____36____ When you restart, it refreshes everything and helps your machine fun_ction faster and better.
Do some exercise. You should know that regular exercise is necessary for a healthy body and soul. Some workout motivation tips from experts are that you should determine what exercises interest you and work your way up from there. Still no idea how to start ___37_____
Mind what you eat.___38____ You know your body and you also know potato chips have done nothing except make you feel sluggish and guilty. Do your heart and waistline a favor by feeding your body healthy thing like lean protein, whole grains and fiber.
____39____ Use journaling as a way to release tension you may be holding in. You can also use it as a way to organize your thoughts, transfer the chaos from head to paper. You don't necessarily have to write for an audience. In fact, writing for yourself can be regarded as self-treatment and help you become more aware of yourself and your own thoughts.
Explore the world. You don't need your passport for this one. ___40_____ No matter how old you are, there are many things in this life that you have yet to experience. Get out of your comfort zone and see what the world has to offer you. You may actually be pleasantly surprised to try things you have never done before and how enjoyable they are.
A. Start writing.
B. Balance yourself.
C. Put down the hamburger and accept whole grains!
D. Hire a personal trainer to help you get off your sofa.
E. Think of your body as a computer that needs some rebooting (重启).
F. Go out to new restaurants or hiking trails to expand your experiences.
G. Even if you have to work out slow at first, it's better to start than not at all.
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20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
One morning in early fall, I spotted a pair of wild geese on our pond. The beautiful sight caught me by __41__, because we’d never seen geese there before. I wondered where they came from and why they’d __42__ our pond.
As the days passed, I couldn’t __43__ getting a closer look and started talking to the geese. They craned their necks and raised their heads __44__ but seemed to realize I was a __45__ and not an enemy. I felt __46__ we were bonding.
One day as they were __47__ in the grass near the driveway, I discovered the reason for their __48__--the male had a broken left wing. He was __49__ to fly, and his lifelong mate would not leave him __50__. I marveled(钦佩) at the __51__ between them.
I asked a wildlife biologist friend what I should __52__. He explained that sometime a broken wing will heal by itself and suggested letting __53__ take its course.
On the first day of November, I was __54__ in the vicinity(临近) of the geese with my tractor. I caught some __55__ from the corner of my eye.
Both geese were running toward the pond, wings beating __56__. The geese gained enough altitude to clear a neighbor’s house, then __57__ back toward me, flying no more than 50 feet over my head as if to say goodbye. Then they were out of __58__.
I grew __59__ them during their stay at our pond, and I miss them. I’ll never forget their __60__ to each other. We could all learn a lesson or two from this pair.
41. A. anger B. surprise C. terror D. sorrow
42. A. cleared B. destroyed C. chosen D. disturbed
43. A. resist B. imagine C. escape D. admit
44. A. naturally B. happily C. sadly D. cautiously
45. A. hunter B. helper C. friend D. guard
46. A. whether B. even if C. how D. as though
47. A. jumping B. feeding C. working D. growing
48. A. absence B. delay C. visit D. departure
49. A. unable B. curious C. eager D. afraid
50. A. mad B. calm C. around D. behind
51. A. bond B. quarrel C. conflict D. competition
52. A. do B. cure C. share D. check
53. A. chance B. nature C. fate D. knowledge
54. A. playing B. experimenting C. working D. fighting
55. A atmosphere B. division C. response D. movement
56. A. wildly B. occasionally C. slowly D. aimlessly
57. A. floated B. circled C. slid D. skipped
58. A. order B. place C. sight D. control
59. A. angry with B. fond of C. tired of D. grateful to
60. A. sympathy B. objection C. adjustment D. devotion
第II卷(非选择题 共50分)
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese teahouses are the traditional ancient cafes of the east for getting together and chatting with friends and generally _____61_____ (pass) the time. The teahouse has become a place for people to not only drink tea and relax, _____62_____ experience Chinese culture, hold social activities, host private parties and conduct business _____63_____ (negotiate).
The teahouse recreates the character of old Beijing, _____64_____ makes it a must for foreigners, who come from around the world, to come to China _____65_____ (appreciate) Beijing Opera, drama and other Beijing folk art, as well as drink tea. Jasmine tea is the favorite of many old Beijingers, who love _____66_____ (it) pure, clear taste and strong fragrance. It’s _____67_____ (definite) on the menu of the Laoshe Teahouse.
Stall tea is just as famous _____68_____ the long-spouted (长壶嘴)teapot. The Chinese name means “inexpensive tea in a big tea bowl” and it is another old Beijing teahouse specialty. It _____69_____ (say) that the founder of Laoshe Teahouse started his business by serving Dawan tea for just two ____70____(cent) each. And today it’s the only teahouse still serving Dawan tea at such a low price, though there’s no profit in it.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及二个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加: 在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除: 把多余的词用斜线()划掉。
修改: 在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:
1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Last weekend, our school organized us help the farmers harvest their crops in Hongxing Village. We had the meaningful time there.
That day, we started out with a bus from our school gate at 7:30. After about one and a half hour, we got to the village. The farmers welcomed us warm and took us to their field. Seen the golden crops, we couldn’t wait to start working. Some of us cut the crops, and some carry the grains back to the village. After three hours, the crops were both harvested. Though very tired, but we felt happy and excitedly.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是李华,吉林大学的王教授将来你校做主题为“中国传统节日”的报告。请写一封电子邮件,邀请你校学汉语的美籍留学生Jack来听报告。内容包括:
1. 时间和地点; 2. 主要内容; 3.注意事项等。
注意: 1. 词数100个左右;邮件的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
Yours,
Li Hua
高三年级第一次月考英语答案
阅读:21-23 BDC 24-27 DCAA 28-31 BDAD 32-35 DABC
七选五:36-40 EDCAF
完型:41-45 BCADC 46-50 DBCAD 51-55 AABCD 56-60 ABCBD
语法填空:61.passing; 62. but; 63. negotiations; 64. which; 65. to appreciate;
66. its; 67. Definitely8. ;6 as; 69. is said; 70. Cents
短文改错:第一处:第一句us和help之间加to
第二处: 第二句 the 改为a
第三处 : 第二段 with改为on
第四处: hour改为hours
第五处: warm改为warmly
第六处: Seen改为Seeing
第七处: carry改为 carried
第八处: both 改为all
第九处: but去掉
第十处: excitedly改为excited
写作:
参考范文
Dear Jack,
I’m aware that you are always crazy about Chinese culture. Professor Wang, well-known for his research into Chinese traditional festivals, will come to our school this weekend and make a speech on Chinese traditional festivals in the school lecture hall, which will start at 8:00 an on Sunday.
The speech will last about two hours, including an ask-and-answer session before it ends, when any student can ask a question related to the speech topic. You’d better