青冈县第一中学校高三年级月考试卷(一)
高三英语
考试时间:100分钟
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1. 听力略(1-20)
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第I卷(选择题)
一、阅读理解(30分) A.
The meaning of the word “Volunteer” may be a little different in different countries, but it usually means “one who offers his or her services.” There are many different ways in which people can volunteer, such as taking care of sick people, working in homes for homeless children, and picking up garbage from beaches and parks. Volunteers may work within their own countries or in other countries. They are often people with a strong wish to help those who are less fortunate than themselves. Volunteers don’t expect any kind of pay.
At the root of volunteering is the idea that one person may have the ability to offer services that can help other people. Tracy, a good friend of mine, however, recently came back from India with a new idea of what being a volunteer means. She worked for two and a half weeks in one of Mother Teresa’s homes in Calcutta. The following is her story.
“I first heard about Mother Teresa in my high school, we watched a video about her work in India and all over the world. I was so moved by her spirit to help others and her endless love for every human being that after I graduated from high school, I too wanted to try her kind of work. So with two friends I flew to Calcutta for a few weeks.”
“I was asked to work in a home for sick people. I helped wash clothes and sheets, and pass out lunch. I also fed the people who were too weak to feed themselves and tried to cheer them up. I felt it was better to share with them than to think that I have helped them. To be honest, I don’t think I was helping very much. It was then that I realized that I had not really come to help, but to learn about and experience another culture that helped improve my own understanding of life and the world.”
21.According to the passage, a volunteer refers to a person who ________
A.is willing to help those in need without pay
B.can afford to travel to different places
C.has a strong wish to be successful
D.has made a big fortune in life
22.Tracy started her work as a volunteer __________.
A.after she met Mother Teresa
B.after she finished high school
C.when she was touring Calcutta
D.when she was working in a hospital
23.Why did Tracy choose to be a volunteer?
A.She liked to work with Mother Teresa.
B.She had already had some experience.
C.She was asked by Mother Teresa’s example.
D.She wanted to follow Mother Teresa’s example.
24.What is Tracy’s “new idea” (Paragraph 2) of being a volunteer?
A.Going abroad to help the sick.
B.Working in Mother Teresa’s home.
C.Doing simple things to help the poor.
D.Improving oneself through helping others.
B.
In American high schools, there is a tradition for each year's graduating class( called the seniors) to play a joke on the school—the Senior Prank(毕业恶作剧).
This usually happens at the end of the school year just before the seniors graduate from the school. It is an unofficial tradition. Al-though the schools don't encourage it, each year the seniors try to make their pranks the most original so that their class will be remembered in the years to come. The joke is supposed to be light-hearted(无伤大雅的)and must not do major damage to the school property .
The best prank at my high school was done several years ago. A flower called the golden poppy(金罂粟花)is the state flower of California ; the state law states that no one can cut them down once they are planted.
The seniors at my school took advantage of the law. They planted golden poppies all over the football field one night, spelling out their graduation year with the flowers ! Since the school couldn't break the law to cut down the poppies, they had to wait until the flowers died.
The greatest prank that I've ever heard was done by one of my history teachers when he was in high school. He and some of his close friends went fishing in hopes of catching big fish for their prank. They were lucky and caught a three-foot shark.
My teacher and his friends took the shark to the school at night and dumped it into the swimming pool. The next morning when students went swimming, they found a dead shark in their pool. The chlorine(氯)in the water had killed the shark ! My history teacher always regretted that his school had put so much chlorine in the pool, or it would have been more fun if the shark was still alive the next day.
The schools won't take it seriously if the pranks don't cause too much damage. But, sometimes the school will punish the seniors for going too far with their prank. My teacher's “Shark Prank “is an example of a prank gone too far. The school had to drain (排水)the pool and have it cleaned before filling it up again, which had cost the school several thousand dollars.
25. The underlined word “property “means _________.
A. 资产 B. 性质 C. 道具 D. 所有权
26. The author implies (暗示)_________.
A. the schools encourage the seniors to play the prank
B. his history teacher was punished by the school
C. the law of California doesn't allow planting the golden poppy in the campus
D. after finding a shark in the swimming pool, the school killed it with the chlorine
27. We can infer(推断)from the passage that _________.
A. the “Golden Poppy Prank “is successful and well-meaning
B. the Senior Prank is an unofficial tradition
C. the school had to cut down the golden poppies at last
D. the golden poppy is the state flower of California
28. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?
A. Only the graduating class can play the Senior Prank.
B. The schools don't encourage the Senior Prank.
C. The “Golden Poppy Prank " cost the school a lot of money.
D. The “Shark Prank “is beyond the general pranks.
C.
With brown curly hair and a pair of glasses, 19-year-old Nicholas Allegra from New York state, US, looks like a real-life Harry Potter. However, rather than waving a wand, Nicholas is a "wizard " at "jailbreaking ". This is probably why he ended up with an internship at Apple, a job many of his fellow Brown University students dream of.
Jailbreaking is the process of removing the limitations set by Apple on devices with the iOS operating system. These devices include the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. It allows users to gain full access to the operating system and download additional materials that are unavailable through the official Apple App Store. However, it is estimated that Apple loses $100 million (640million yuan) from jailbreaking each year.
Nicholas, with a famous nickname "Comex", is the teenage hacker behind the jail-breaking site JailbreakMe. com. The site tells users how to unlock their iPhones using software that is not approved by Apple. The jailbreaking software he made has been downloaded millions of times by users around the world.
Then Forbes magazine suggested in an article that Apple's security team might need him as a new intern. It seems that they do. Little more than a day after Steve jobs stepped down as CEO, Apple welcomed Nicholas Allegra. Nicholas wrote on his Twitter on August 26 that " It's been really, really fun, but it's also been a while and I've been getting bored. So, the week after next I will be starting an internship with Apple.
Apple is not the only company embracing the skills of hackers. Facebook recently hired iPhone jailbreaker George "Geohot" Hotz as a full-time employee.
However, there are still hot debates about whether employing hackers is a wise solution. The word "hacker" has always had a double meaning. In the press, "hacker" means someone who breaks into computers. They steal from people's bank accounts, download sensitive information and attack legal websites. Among computer lovers, it means a cool programmer who can make a computer do whatever he wants.
Hiring a hacker does have its advantages. A talented hacker is probably quite capable of finding problems and suggesting corrections. On the other hand, because of a hacker's former behavior, many people doubt their morals .Can the company trust them with its valuable assets ? And can someone who is so used to working alone in the dark fit into a new role within a company?
One thing is for sure- Comex isn't the first member of the hacker community to land the job of his dreams. It's likely that he won't be the last.
29.What did Nicolas Allegra do before working for Apple?
A. He was a wizard.
B. He designed software for Apple.
C. He ran an Apple app store.
D. He set up JailbreakMe. com.
30.According to the article, jailbreaking _______.
A. enables iPhone users to access more functions on their phones
B. doesn't cause much financial loss to Apple
C. destroys the operating system of Apple products
D. helps promote Apple products around the world
31.Some people think it unwise to hire hackers because they _______.
A. are likely to quit their job very quickly
B. are not reliable and adaptable enough
C. lack professional problem solving skills
D. are used to working at night rather than in the daytime
32.The underlined word “embracing”means:______________.
hug B.accept C.surround D.understand
D.
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Office Manager wanted
Our company is looking for a full-time manager to run the business. Strong skills and some experience are needed in organization and business management.Also, he or she should be familiar with computer.
Please send your resume to jim @ californiaaquatics. com or call 800-6978 to apply.
Waiter/ Waitress wanted
Specialty Restaurant is looking for an experienced waiter/waitress. A knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics of fine dining and customer service.
If you're interested, please contact us at job-tkupe 1329358152 @ craigslist. Org to apply.This is a part-time job. Please, no phone calls about this job!
Office Cleaner Wanted
Looking for Part-time work? A position available in the Mississauga area! Part-time 4 hours per day from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Some experience is necessary. Pay: $15 per hour.
Reply to: job-p3b7u-1365632206 @ craigslist.org or call 800-8197
33.The position of a(n) ___________ is full-time job.
A. babysitter B. office manager
C. waiter/ waitress D. office cleaner
34.What can we learn from the passage?
A. The office cleaner has to work three hours each day.
B. One can apply for a waiter or waitress by telephone.
C. Experience is necessary for all these four jobs.
D. A babysitter earns $5 more than an office cleaner per hour.
35.In which column can we read these messages in the newspaper?
A. Advertising B. News
C. Entertainment D. Sports
二、七选五(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。
The Meaning of Dreams
Sleep and dreams have interested people for centuries. Scientists are learning more about sleep, but they still know very little about why we dream.
36 First, we have most of our dreams during REM(rapid eye movement)sleep. At this time, the brain is very active. Second, everyone dreams, even if we can't remember doing so when we awaken. 37 While we are sleep, it works more slowly and sometimes puts our thoughts and memories together in strange ways.
38. Some believe that our dreams are associated with thoughts and feelings that we experience while we are awake. Many dream researchers think that a dream about death, for example, is really about an important life change. 39 . Dreams about a car or travel often represent (代表) feelings about your own life. Dreams about teeth—especially broken or loose ones—may indicate(预示) stress or fear. Dreams in which you are flying often represent freedom or escape.
Researchers think people in our dreams can tell us something about ourselves. If the person in the dream was yelling, for example, maybe you are angry. 40 . There is still a lot about dreaming that we do not understand. By learning more about our dreams, we may learn more about ourselves.
A. Dreams may be more important than sleep.
B. Scientists do not know for certain why we dream.
C. If he or she was scared then maybe you are afraid of something.
D. Modern research can tell us some important things about dreams.
E. There are three things you should pay attention to have a sweet dream.
F. Finally, a part of our brain helps us to understand daily experience we have.
G. Dreams about telephones are thought to be about giving or receiving messages.
三 完形填空(30分) 阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It’s a small gas station that has snacks, drinks, cigarettes, and candies. The young man behind the counter knows his __21__ by name and what they usually want to buy. He treats children and adults with equal __22_. He reads science fiction behind the counter when business is ___23___.
One day, three people rushed in and grabbed food off the shelves as fast as they could, __24__ not planning to pay for it. He hit the “panic button”, then went over the counter and __25__ the front door. It was obvious they were homeless, and equally obvious that they weren’t going __26__with the food. They ___27__the food and simply crowded together in panic— knowing the police were ___28__ the way.
Imagine what they must have felt like when they were told they didn’t have to steal if they were that ___29__. “We have food in the back, expired (到期) but still __30__ to eat. If you need food, you __31__ have some.”
They were told to ___32_ what they had dropped and put it back, and then asked to sort out the mess. They were doing just that __33__the police arrived. The officers were told the situation was under control and the police were no longer __34__ .
This wasn’t what they had ___35_ . They were being treated as human beings who could right the wrong they’d done. Shocked, they quickly followed orders to take turns and use the restroom to clean up themselves.
Soon three __36_people walked out with all the __37__their arms could hold. They were ___38__ that, if they needed to come back again, they were to ask and not just grab.
And then the young man went back to read until the next customer came in. He would be the __39_ person in the world to say he was a hero. But he gave three people something they were badly in need of —--- a __40_ amount of self-respect and a little bit of hope.
41.A. friends B. neighbors C. customers D. passengers
42.A. respect B. pride C. wisdom D. patience
43.A. slow B. busy C. heavy D. crowded
44.A. bravely B. reasonably C. hardly D. obviously
45.A. opened B. locked C. closed D. broke
46.A. nowhere B. somewhere C. anywhere D. everywhere
47.A. hid B. lifted C. swallowed D. dropped
48.A. in B. on C. off D. by
49.A. frightened B. curious C. angry D. hungry
50.A. safe B. easy C. sweet D. able
51.A. must B. can C. should D. need
52.A. bring up B. hand out C. pick up D. hand in
53.A. when B. after C. until D. since
54.A. popular B. necessary C. reliable D. important
55.A. wanted B. planned C. expected D. admired
56.A. dirtier B. cleaner C. cleverer D. quicker
57.A. money B. cigarettes C. drinks D. food
58.A. reminded B. warned C. ordered D. persuaded
59.A. first B. last C. best D. worst
60.A. large B. fair C. small D. full
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四、语法填空(15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Nowadays,the ice bucket challenge is among the 61 (hot) news of a11.It is an activity 62 (hold)by an American charity organization.It not only helps the sick people to get the money to heal their disease,but also makes more and more people aware 63 the disease,so that they can give more care to the patients,
Ice bucket challenge is like the epidemic(流行病), 64 becomes popular around the world very 65 (quick).The starter holds the activity, 66 (hope)people can experience the ALS patients’ pain.In the activity,people need to pour the ice water down from their heads,and then propose another three people.They can either choose to accept the challenge 67 donate 100 dollars,or do the both.
The ALS makes people’s muscles become hard.It is hard for the patients to move.Stephen Hocking is one of the 68 (suffer).Ice bucket challenge is 69 great success.Until now,a big donation 70 (receive).
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五、短文改错(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,每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加,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: 在错词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
Patience is of great importance in our daily life. Once I waited a bus to come at a stop. 30 minutes past, but no bus came. Both upset and annoyed, I decided to walk on feet. But no sooner had I left when the bus arrived. I thought if I had waited for one more minute, I would have caught it. If I chose to take a next bus, I would have to wait for other 30 minutes. Only then do I realize my problem. Being impatient will possible waste all the effort that we have put it in. Now whenever I am close to lose my patience, I’ll think of this experience.
六.书面表达(25分)
假定你是新华中学的高中毕业生李华,请以 Gains from Growing Pains 为题,写一篇大约100词的英语短文。(题目已经给出,不计入字数。)
要求:1. 描述成长过程中的一件令你烦恼的事情。
2. 说说此事最终带给你的启示和收获。
Gains from Growing Pains