1、版权所有 :中国好课堂 第一师高级中学 2017-2018 学年高三年级第二次月考英语试卷 第 卷(共三部分 选择题 共 100 分) 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,并标在试卷时相应位置。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 sh
2、irt? A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15. 答案是 C。 1. What does die woman want to do? A. Find a place. B. Buy a map. C. Get an address. 2. What will the man do for the woman? A. Repair her car. B. Give her a ride. C. Pick up her aunt. 3. Who might Mr. Peterson be? A. A new professor. B. A department head. C. A
3、 company director. 4. What does the man think of the book? A. Quite difficult. B. Very interesting. C. Too simple. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Weather. B. Clothes. C. News. 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
4、间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题给出 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、 7 题。 6. Why is Harry unwilling to join the woman? A. He has a pain in his knee. B. He wants to watch TV. C. He is too lazy, 7. What will the woman probably do next? A. Stay at home. B. Take Hairy to hospital. C. Do some exercise. 听第 7
5、段材料,回答第 8、 9 题。 8. When will the man be home from work? A. At 5:45. B. At 6:15. C. At 6:50. 9. Where will the speakers go? A. The Green House Cinema. B. The New State Cinema. C. The UME 版权所有 :中国好课堂 Cinema. 听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. How will the speakers go to New York? A. By air. B. By taxi. C. B
6、y bus. 11. Why are the speakers making the trip? A. For business. B. For shopping. C. For holiday. 12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Driver and passenger. B. Husband and wife. C. Fellow workers. 听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. Where does this conversation probably take place
7、? A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. In a classroom. 14. What does John do now? A. Hes a trainer. B. Hes a tour guide. C. Hes a college student. 15. How much can a new person earn for the first year? A. $ 10,500. B. $ 12,000. C. $ 15,000. 16. How many people will the woman hire? A. Four. B. Thr
8、ee. C. Two. 听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. How long has the speaker lived in a big city? A. One year. B. Ten years. C. Eighteen years. 18. What is the speakers opinion on public transport? A. Its comfortable. B. Its time-saving. C. Its cheap. 19. What is good about living in a small town? A. Its safer
9、. B. Its healthier. C. Its more convenient. 20. What kind of life does the speaker seem to like most? A. Busy. B. Colorful. C. Quiet. 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中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Food sometimes gets poisoned with harmful things. A person who eats such
10、food can get an illness called food poisoning. Food poisoning is usually not serious,but some types are deadly. The symptoms of food poisoning usually begin within hours of eating the poisoned food. Fever is one of the most common symptoms. Certain microorganisms(微生物 ) cause most types of food poiso
11、ning.Bacteria and other microorganisms can poison eggs, meat, vegetables, and many other foods. After entering the body, these tiny living things release poisons that make people sick. Some chemicals can also cause food poisoning. They are often added to food 版权所有 :中国好课堂 while it is being grown, pr
12、ocessed, or prepared. For example, many farmers spray chemicals on crops to kill weeds and insects.Some people may have a bad reaction to those chemicals when they eat the crops. Some plants and animals contain natural poisons that are harmful to people. These include certain kinds of seafood, grain
13、s, nuts, seeds, beans, and mushrooms. When people handle food properly, the risk of food poisoning is very small.Microorganisms multiply rapidly in dirty places and in warm temperatures. This means that people should never touch food with dirty hands or put food on unwashed surfaces. Food should be
14、kept in a refrigerator to stop microorganisms from growing. Meat needs to be cooked thoroughly to kill any dangerous microorganisms. People should also wash food covered with chemicals before eating it. Finally, people should not eat wild mushrooms or other foods that grow in the wild.Some of these
15、foods may contain natural materials that are poisonous to humans. In addition, some types of fish can be poisonous. Most people recover from food poisoning after a few days of resting and drinking extra water. If people eat natural poisons, they must go to the hospital right away to have their stoma
16、chs emptied. 21.Which of the following statements is NOT true? A.Food when poisoned can make people sick. B.Food poisoning means death. C.Food poisoning comes in varieties. D.Food poisoning can be serious. 22.We know from the passage that the symptoms of food poisoning . A.are always accompanied by
17、a fever B.are too common to be noted C.can be noticed within hours D.can be ignored 23.Food poisoning can be caused by all the following EXCEPT . A.some chemicals B.low temperatures C.some tiny living things D.certain natural materials 24.From Paragraph 5, we can learn that . A.mushrooms should not
18、be eaten B.vegetables are safer than meat and seafood C.natural poisons are more dangerous than chemicals D.different types of food should be handled differently B Washoe, a female chimpanzee (黑猩猩 ) believed to be the first non-human to acquire human language, has died of natural causes at the resea
19、rch institute where she was kept. The chimp died on Tuesday night, according to Roger and Deborah Fouts, co-founders of The Chimpanzee and Human Communications Institute in Washington, 版权所有 :中国好课堂 where she lived. Washoe was born in 1965 in Africa, where she was captured by the Air Force and taken
20、to the US for research use in the space program. In 1966, she left the program and began living with two scientists, Allen and Beatrix Gardner, who led a project to teach the chimp American Sign Language (ASL) in Washoe, Nevada, for which it was named. Washoe had been living on Central Washington Un
21、iversitys Ellensburg Campus since 1980. She had a vocabulary of about 250 words. Also, Washoe taught sign language to three younger chimps: Tatu, 31, Loulis, 29, and Dar, 31 Primate (灵长类 ) researcher Jane Goodall, in Fouts book Next of Kin, noted the importance of the work with Washoe. “Roger, throu
22、gh his ongoing conversations with Washoe and her extended family, has opened a window into a chimpanzees mind,” Goodall said. Though previous efforts to teach chimps spoken languages had failed, the researchers believed there was a better chance using signs. But Washoes language skills were disputed
23、 by scientists who believed that language is unique to humans. Among those who doubted that chimps could use language were linguist (语言学家 ) Noam Chomsky and Harvard scientist Steven Pinker. They believed primates simply learn to perform certain acts in order to receive rewards, and do not acquire tr
24、ue language. 25 As for its first task, Washoe was involved with _. A some space research B a study on African animals C an ASL project D the program of training the Air Force 26 In Goodalls opinion, teaching Washoe ASL _. A was not successful B led to the book Next of Kin C won honor for Fouts D mad
25、e a difference 27 In the last paragraph, the underlined word “disputed” probably means “_”. A supported B. studied C questioned D. discussed 28 What can be inferred from the passage? A The ASL project was first set up in Africa for the study on Washoe. B Washoe may communicate with other chimps by s
26、igning. C Washoe must have been able to speak 250 words or so. D The researchers will prove that most chimps could use language. C People study their family history for different reasons. For example, genealogy is important to their religion.Other people get involved in genealogy may want to confirm
27、 stories they heard about a family member.Some people say their interest in genealogy came from an eight -part series on television called Roots.Roots was first broadcast in 1977 and was based on a book which describes how the authors 版权所有 :中国好课堂 ancestor,long ago in Africa,as slave was brought to
28、America.After watching Roots, many Americans wanted to investigate their own Roots. Finding family roots is not always easy.So how exactly does someone start a genealogical research? Experts say you should start with yourself. Write down your own history. One idea is to ask your parents what they ca
29、n remember about their parents or grandparents. You can often find a lot of information in family pictures,letters and other documents. Resources on local history may also provide useful information. Large libraries may have hundreds of helpful books. In the United States,several groups have large c
30、ollections of genealogical materials.These collections are open to the public. Governments often have many helpful records for genealogists.Governments usually keep official copies of birth, marriage and death records. Local governments may have copies of wills.These statements of final wishes often
31、 contain details about a persons life and wealth. Today, many people use the Internet.There are thousands of Web sites related to genealogy.They can guide people to historical records and provide information about how to write down your familys history. 29.We can infer from Paragraph 1 that genealog
32、y is the study of . A The history of families B the history of family gene C the history of the family religious D the history of the family wealth 30.W hat do we know about the TV series Roots? A It is an seven- part series B It was about family root C It was based on a play D It was first broadcas
33、t in 1976 31.How many ways are mentioned in the passage in how starting a genealogy research? A Four B Five C Six D Seven 32. What is the passage mainly about? A The purpose of genealogical research B The importance of genealogical research C Why and how to start a genealogical research D Where and
34、how to start a genealogical research D Theres no doubt that man is the smartest. But do you know what other animals are smart, too? Dolphins Dolphins are very smart. Most of the “tricks” theyre taught to do are actually behavior they would engage in on their own. They love to play, race and generall
35、y enjoy their life to the fullest. They speak a language we havent yet to completely understand and like all civilized creatures, dolphins mothers always provide their young children with guidance and possibly, love. Great apes The great ape family primarily consists of gorillas, chimpanzees and ora
36、ngutans. Their brain chemistry is so similar to humans that NASA once used chimpanzees in place of astronauts during many dangerous missions. Gorillas have been taught sign 版权所有 :中国好课堂 language and orangutans exist in complex familial relationships. Elephants Everyone has heard the phrase “an eleph
37、ant never forgets”. Elephants establish long-term friendships, recognizing and remembering their friends years later. If an elephant comes upon a fallen friend, it has even been known to feel sad. Parrots As proved by this list, parrots are very smart. They are also the only animals listed that can
38、actually hold a conversation. Some parrots know hundreds of words by imitating humans. The birds are also capable of remembering words and using them intelligently in response to situations. 33. Which of the following is TRUE about dolphins? A. Humans know well of dolphins language. B. They are able
39、 to play a lot of tricks. C. Their brain chemistry is similar to humans. D. Dolphins mothers care little about their children. 34. Which kind of animal has a long-term memory? A. Elephants. B. Dolphins. C. Great apes. D. Parrots. 35. According to the passage, the special characteristic of parrots is
40、 that _. A. they can imitate human beings by playing with them. B. they can use words remembered before to interact. C. they have the feeling of sadness when they see a dead bird. D. they can read peoples minds through words they remember. 七选五 (请将 36-40 题涂到 71-75 的位置) 第二节 (共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,共 10 分 ) 根据
41、短文内容,从短文后的七个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。 MONEY SAVING TIPS FOR DISNEY WORLD Every time you visit Disney World, theres something new to see. What began in 1971 as the Magic Kingdom now includes the high tech, movie-mad Disney and Animal Kingdom . 36 How can you save ? As a family guide to Disney Wo
42、rld, Ive been to the park more than 25 times with my kids , and Ive developed a few money-saving tips for you. Buy the Five-Day All-in-One Hopper Pass. Even if youre visiting for fewer days , its a deal ( The pass costs $ 229 for visitors aged 10 and up , $ 183 for kids aged three to nine and is fre
43、e for kids under age three) . 37 . A single trip to Blizzard Beach , for example , would cost a family of four $100. 38 The prices at some of the nicer restaurants , especially those in Epcots World Showcase , are much lower at noontime than at any other time. Its wise to make reservations(预定) befor
44、e you leave home . Call 407-W-DISNEY . Become a Gold Card Member. For $ 65 , you can get a Magic Kingdom Club Gold Card ( call 1-800-56-DISNEY) . Cardholders get up to 20% off Disney hotel rooms , plus prices on character breakfast , theme park tickets and goods from Disney stores . 版权所有 :中国好课堂 Don
45、t Pay Extra to See a Character. Character-theme dinner shows are expensive , costing a family of four about $ 140 , and even a character breakfast , where Mickey or Donald Duck joins you for cakes , can set you back $ 50. . 39 You can watch the Diamond Horseshoe show , for example , in the Magic Kin
46、gdom for no additional cost , while the similarly themed Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue needs expensive tickets . Wait Until the End of Your Trip to Buy Souvenirs. 40 A Try delicious food. B the better way of meeting the Disney cartoon character is to watch the Diamond Horseshoe show. C By then , the ki
47、ds will really know what they want , and you wont waste money on expensive things . D If your budget is tight, try to meet the characters inside the theme parks and at free in-park shows E Each time the park expands, so do your chances to spend money. F Without the pass , youll have to pay separatel
48、y for Pleasure Island and the water parks G Dine out at Lunchtime. 第三部分 完形填空 (共 40 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 60 分 ) 请阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从 16 55 各题所给的四个选项 (A、 B、 C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项 Grandpa Hodge was the most popular elder in the village. Believe it or not, he was so 41 in speaking and doing things that everyone 42 him as “Grandpa Wisdom“. O