1、第 1 页 共 9 页 忻州实验中学 2013 届高三第一次月考英语试题 第 I 卷 第一部分：英语知识运用 (共两节，满分 55 分) 第一节：单项填空 (共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 1. The world will live happier lives if people have _ better understanding of _ idea of harmonious globe. A. the; a B. /; the C. a; an D. a; the 2Helplessly, the package I was expecting was _ to t
2、he wrong address. A. delivered B. given C. packed D. written 3Could you tell me _ use the newly-produced iPad can be of to our daily life? Ahow Bif C what Dwhose 4A good rest between classes_ recover brain power to its best and make us perform better in class later Amust B can Cneed Dshall 5Peter to
3、ld us the work would be finished by next month, _ personally I doubt very much. A. which B. when C. that D. it 6Lin Shuhao has earned a good _ at home and abroad for his excellent basketball skill and won over thousands of fans . A. contribution B. occupation C. reputation D. civilization 7Good morn
4、ing. Doctor Whites office . Hello, this is Peter SmithCould you please tell Doctor White I_? My car _ start. Awas delayed; doesnt B. would delay; mustnt Cam delayed; didnt D will be delayed; wont 8_ in the classroom are the people who are attending the parents meeting ASeating BTo sit C. Seated D.Ha
5、ving seated 9Did you receive the letter the next day? NoSomehow, it was three weeks _ I received it Asince B before Cthat Dwhen 10.Miss Jones _music at Bardon School for five years when she was abroad and now she is an actress. A. had taught B. has taught C. taught D. has been teaching 11Titanic 3D
6、moved all audience to tears once again, _ our attention to Cameron s films and the definition of true love A turning B to turn Cturned Dbeing turned 12In English, if new words continue to be used for at least five years they generally_ the Oxford English Dictionary Acome up with Bend up in Clook up
7、to Dmake up for 13. Just as the manager says, to take their adventure course will certainly learn many useful skills . A. Brave enough kids B. Enough brave kids C. Kids brave enough D. Kids enough brave 14. Tell me _how it came about that you were 20 minutes late for class. You neednt go into detail
8、s. A. in advance B. in vain C. in total D. in brief 15. -Come on, baby! You will succeed. We all wish to get good news. - _, but Ill do my best. A. I cant promise B. It is impossible C. No problem D. Dont worry 第 2 页 共 9 页 第二节：完形填空 (共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 1635 各题所给的四个选项 (A、 B、C 和
9、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将其涂黑。 If you are human, you cant help but experience times when everything seems to be going wrong. You must also _16_as if your life is completely out of control at times. It is during those “down times” that words of encouragement from family, friends, co-workers or _17_strangers
10、can boost(增强 )your spirits. It is also during those _18_that negative words can be devastating (毁灭性的 ) and sink you deeper and deeper into depression. For example, consider this story about a group of _19_who were traveling through the woods when _20_of them fell into a deep pit(坑). All of the other
11、 frogs gathered around the _21_.When they saw how _22_the pit was, they told the two _23_frogs they would never get out. The two frogs didnt obey what other frogs said and tried to _24_ out of the pit. The other frogs kept telling them not to jump, _25_it was in vain. Finally, one of the frogs follo
12、wed what the other frogs were saying and simply _26. He fell down and _27_. The other frog continued to jump as _28_as he could. Once again the crowd of frogs shouted at him to _29_ the pain. The more they _30_, the harder he jumped and finally he _31_to safety. When he _32_, the other frogs asked h
13、im why he continued to jump when they were all _33_him to simply quit. The frog _34_to them that he was a little bit deaf. He thought they were _35_him all the time. 16. A. think B. experience C. feel D. seem 17. A. so B. just C. ever D. even 18. A. times B. processes C. courses D. practices 19. A.
14、mice B. frogs C. dogs D. cats 20. A. three B. two .many D. few 21. A. hole B. water C. pit D. well 22. A. muddy B. wide C. long D. deep 23.A. unfortunate B. unpleasant C. unhappy D. uncomfortable 24. A. jump B. walk C. climb D. run 25. A. so B. as long as C.although D. because 26. A. gave out B. gav
15、e away C. gave up D. gave off 27. A. wounded B. died C. destroyed D. damaged 28. A. fast B. easily C. hard D. swiftly 29. A. stop B. ban C. forbid D. help 30. A. cried B. spoke C. read D. shouted 31. A. made it B. forget it C. use it D. get it 32. A. turned out B. kept out C. held out D. got out 33.
16、 A. taking to B. throwing at C. shouting at D. speaking to 34. A. announced B. explained C. introduced D. told 35. A. helping B. encouraging C. pulling D dragging 第二部分：阅读理解 (满分 60 分) 第一节：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。(共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 分) A Dont talk to me; Im busy with my iP
17、hone Riding a London subway, a person from China will notice one major difference: in London, people do not look at each other. In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times. Thats not rudeness people are just too busy to bother looking. Busy doing what, you ask? Well, theyre certainly not using the
18、time for a moment of quiet reflection, nor are they reading a book. New technology has replaced quiet habits. Today the only acceptable form of book on the London underground is an e-book. Apple must earn a fortune from London commuters(乘车上下班的人 ). Since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, over 40,000y
19、es, thats 40,000“apps” (programs downloaded for the iPhone) have been designed. Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-fillers. One “app”, called iShoot, is a 第 3 页 共 9 页 game that features tanks. Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the
20、 exit of their destination. ISteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphone. You can then write in the “ steam” on your phone screen. For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be another choice. Its not just teenagers who “plug in” to their musiciPods are
21、 a popular way to pass the time for all ages. And if games, e-books and music arent enough to keep you occupied. Then perhaps you would prefer a film. The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV show or film on the way to work. With all this entertainments, it
22、s amazing that people still remember to get off the train. 36. People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because they are busy_. A. playing games, reading e-books, listening to music or watching films. B. going to work C. reading books D. thinking private things 37. Those who like war g
23、ames can download _to their iPhones. A. Tube Exits B. iShoot C. ISteam D. iPod 38. The underlined word “occupied” in the last paragraph probably means_. A. delighted B. busy C. controlled D. amused 39. The article tells us that_. A. London commuters are unfriendly to strangers B. Apple has earned a
24、lo of money from selling 40,000 iPhones C. with all the new time-fillers, London commuters often forget to get off the train. D. technology is changing the way London commuters spend their traveling time. B Skinner Creek ESL Guest Ranch offers a unique outdoor adventure camp for international studen
25、ts. Students who come to Skinner Creek have the opportunity to learn English in an environment entirely different from a regular school setting. English classes are designed to meet the academic and spoken levels of each student. All English classes will be taught by instructors qualified in teachin
26、g English as a second language. All levels of English are available. After class, students can enjoy many outdoor activities in a controlled and safe environment. Experienced managers and camp teachers will prepare each activity to the level appropriate for each student. Students safety is a priorit
27、y(优先考虑的事) for the staff of Skinner Creek ESL Guest Ranch. Students are monitored at all times and supervisors are in the cabins with the students at night. Staff members have St. Johns First Aid and Transportation and Wilderness First Aid. An emergency clinic is nearby and accessible 24 hours. Engli
28、sh Classes: Class hours are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am2:00 pm with a one-hour break for lunch. Students are challenged in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary building and conversational English. Fun After-class Activities: Great after-class activities include: horseback riding lessons, hiking,
29、 baseball, volleyball, badminton, mountain hiking, bonfires and much more. Time to watch videos and TV and play games. Experience Canadian family life. Weekends: Special all-day and overnight weekend activities include: camping, days at the lake(fishing, swimming and boating) and more. Travel Inform
30、ation: Students will be picked up at Vancouver airport and dropped off again for their individual flights. Transportation to and from the ranch will be provided as well as overnight stays in Vancouver. Please contact the ranch directly for prices: skinnercreektelus. net. 40. If you attend Skinner Cr
31、eek Summer Camp, you will_. A. sometimes have English Classes outdoors. 第 4 页 共 9 页 B. learn how to deal with dangers in the wild. C. experience the traditional farmer lifestyle. D. enjoy different sports activities after class 41. How many hours of English classes do students have every week in Ski
32、nner Creek? A. 20 hours B. 28 hours C. 25 hours D. 35 hours 42. How will most students travel to Skinner Creek if they want to attend the camp? A. By car B. By air C. By boat D. By train C A study by St Louis University has found that a lovable dog named Sparky and a robotic dog, AIBO, were about eq
33、ually effective at reducing the loneliness of nursing home residents. The study confirmed previous findings that dogs have a good effect on nursing home residents. Dr. Andrew Smith led the Stanford University team that built a home-assistance robot. “If humans can feel an emotional tie with robots,
34、some day they could be not just our assistants, but also our companions,” he said. To test whether residents responded better to Sparky, a trained dog, or the Sony-made robotic dog, researchers divided 38 nursing home residents into three groups at three long-term care centers in St. Louis. One grou
35、p had weekly 30-minute one-on-one visits with Sparky; another group had similar visits with AIBO; a control group had no contact with either dog. The groups respective levels of loneliness were tested by having them answer a number of questions at the beginning and near the end of the visits. After
36、two months, both groups that had contact with the dogs were less lonely and more attached. Most of the elderly regarded Sparky, a 9-year-old dog, as an audience for their life stories, said investigator Marian Banks. “He listened attentively, wagged his tail, and allowed them to pet him,” said Banks
37、, who adopted and trained Sparky after finding him in a street behind her home seven years ago. Those who were together with AIBO took a little longer to warm to the robotic creature. Over time, however, they grew comfortable with him, and petted and talked to him. He would respond by wagging his ta
38、il, vocalizing, and blinking his lights “AIBO is charming once you start to interact with him,” said the studys author, Dr. William Banks, “ Hes an attractive sort of guy. He gives a feeling of being personal, not just a robot.” 43. Before the new study, it was known that _. A. robots were effective
39、 at reducing peoples loneliness B. robots could build close connection with humans C. dogs and robots were equally effective at reducing loneliness D. dogs could help get rid of old peoples loneliness 44. Those who had contact with the robotic dog found that _. A. they didnt feel comfortable with it
40、 B. it was hard for them to interact with it C. the robots vocalizing and blinking confused them D. they werent comfortable with it at first 45. The findings of the researchers tell us that_. A. robots are better at caring for old people than nurses B. its easy for people to become close with robots
41、 C. robots can to some degree replace dogs as companions for old people D. every home will have a robot assistant one day 46. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Robots and Dogs Can Equally Cheer up the Elderly B. Robots Serve People Better Than Thought C. No More Lonely Old Age with Em
42、otional Robots D. Advanced Technology Used to Cheer up the Elderly D Americans wear black for mourning while Chinese wear white. Westerners think of dragons as monsters. Chinese honor them as symbols of God. Chinese civilization has often shown such polarities(对立)with the West, as though each stands
43、 at extreme ends of a global string. Now in the University if California, Berkeley, a psychologist, has discovered deeper polarities between Chinese and American culturespolarities that go to the heart of how we reason and discover 第 5 页 共 9 页 truth. His findings go gar toward explaining why America
44、n cultures seem to be aggressive and Chinese cultures so passive, when compared to each other. More importantly, the research opens the way for the peoples of the East and the West to learn from each other in basic ways. The Chinese could learn much from Western methods for determining scientific tr
45、uth, said Kaiping Peng, a former Beijing Scholar, who is now a UC Berkley assistant professor of psychology. And Americans could profit enormously from he Chinese tolerance for accepting contradictions in social and personal life, he said. “Americans have a terrible need to find out who is right in
46、an argument,” said Peng. “The problem is that at the interpersonal level you really dont need to find the truth, , or maybe there isnt any.” Chinese people, said Peng, are far more content to think that both sides have advantages and disadvantages, because they have a whole awareness that life is fu
47、ll of contradictions. They do far less blaming of the individual than do Americans, he added. In studies of interpersonal argument, for example, when subjects were asked to deal with contradictory information resulting from conflict between a mother and a daughter or a student and a school, Peng fou
48、nd that Americans were “non-compromising, blaming one side usually the mother for the causes of the problems, demanding changes from one side to attain a solution and offering no compromise” in dealing with the conflict. Compared to this angry, blaming American method, the Chinese were paragons(模范)of compromise, finding fault on both sides and looking for solutions that moved both sides to the middle. 47. In Paragraph 1, the author sets examples in order to _. A. expose the contradiction
