宁夏银川一中高三上学期第二次月考 英语 试题及答案.doc

银川一中2017届高三年级第二次月考英 语 试 卷 命题教师： 本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。注意事项：1答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置上。2选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂,如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案的标号；非选择题答案使用0.5毫米的黑色中性（签字）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3请按照题号在各题的答题区域(黑色线框)内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。4保持卡面清洁，不折叠，不破损。第卷第一部分：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 colour is the womans new skirt?A. Green. B. Red.C. Blue.2. What does the man want to do on Friday evening?A. Attend a birthday party.B. Go to dance.C. Have a meal out.3. What happened to the man?A. He had a traffic accident.B. He knocked over an old lady.C. He lost the womans motorcycle.4. Where are the speakers?A. At a butchers.B. At a tailors.C. At a barbers5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A fire.B. A noise. C. A room第二节（共15小题；每小题1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。听完每段对话或独白前，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。每段对话仅读两遍。听第6段材料，回答6、7题。6. What has the man been doing?A. Having a holidayB. Travelling on business.C. Shopping in a sports shop.7. How does the man feel now?A. Worried.B. Excited.C. Tired.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hotel.B. In a laundry.C. In a store. 9. What will be sent to the man later?A. A suit.B. A newspaper.C. His bill.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why was the man on the roof yesterday?A. He felt very hot.B. He tried to repair it.C. He wanted to put something on it.11. How did the woman examine the man?A. By examining his throat and ear. B. By taking his temperature. C. By feeling his pulse.12. What will the man do next?A. Lie in bed.B. Buy some medicine.C. Drink hot water.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Boss and secretary.B. Husband and wife.C. Writer and editor.14. What will the man do in the late afternoon?A. Publish an article.B. Write to a magazine.C. Prepare for a speech.15. Where will the man have dinner tonight?A. At home.B. In the office.C. In a meeting room.16. How will the man go home?A. By bus.B. By taxi.C. By car.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How long is the museum open?A. For 6 hours.B. For 8 hours.C. For 10 hours.18. What will the exhibition focus on this year?A. Clothes in the 17th century.B. Food in the 18th century. C. Phones in the 18th century.19. What is the most convenient way to get to Cornford Museum?A. By underground.B. By car.C. By bus.What do we know about Cornford Museum?A. It provides free hot drinks.B. Its exhibits are all collected from the local area.C. Special exhibition souvenirs are available there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。AI was stuck in O'hare airport on an extremely long weather delay, pacing up and down the waiting hall for some exercise, when I passed a wine bar for the twentieth time or so. But this time there was a young woman behind the piano, playing what I could only describe as absolutely beautiful classical music. She had not been there ten minutes earlier when I passed.I sat down at an empty table for four very near the piano, and began to be warmed by her music and a bit by the wine! She played so effortlessly and with such beauty in every note. Her music immediately brought a huge smile to my face!Soon, on a break, I thanked her and she told me that after a long day traveling, and now also facing long weather delays, she "just needed to blow off some steam." Wow! Her version of blowing off steam was a gift to get.As I sat alone drinking my wine, absorbed in this young woman's celebration of her musical passion, two women approached my table and asked if they could join me. I invited them to sit and we immediately began sharing our love of music and celebrating the happiness the piano music was bringing us at that moment.The two women and I began to talk about our travels, life journeys, and passions. Hearing that unbelievable piano music, and then meeting such interesting women, who generously shared with me their wisdom, perspectives, and feelings of love for each other, was truly joyous. Faced with an 11- hour travel day - to get what normally takes 45 minutes -could have been physically and emotionally exhausting. Rather, by accident of walking by a wine bar at the right moment, and having a couple of seats open at my table, my life was filled with joy.I will cherish those moments for some time to come. This experience highlights (突出) the critical need in our lives to stop and listen to the music, to invite others to sit at your life table, to open yourself up to a stranger or two, sharing some of your deepest perspectives and experiences. Be open to noticing, absorbing, and also contributing to the joy around you!What does the underlined phrase “blow off some steam” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Reduce anger. B. Relax herself. C. Make full use of time. D. Breathe fresh air.How long was the authors travel supposed to take without weather delay?A. 10 minutes.B. 20 minutes.C. 45 minutes.D. 11 hours.How did the author feel about the experience in the airport?A. Happy and meaningful. B. Lonely but unforgettable.C. Boring and meaningless. D. Long and tiring.The author writes the text in order to encourage people _.A. to make the acquaintance of strangers B. to share your experiences with othersC. to communicate with others more oftenD. to notice and enjoy the happiness around youBAfter years of planning and months of expectations, the 2016 Summer Games finally began in Brazil on August 5. Over 10,000 athletes from 207 countries marched across Rio de Janeiros Maracana stadium, proud to represent their respective nations at the worlds most famous sporting event. The road to the Olympics, however, is not easy for any athlete. It has been particularly hard for Yusra Mardini, who is a member of the worlds first “Olympic Refugee (难民)Team.” The 19-year-old always dreamed of swimming for Syria at the Olympic Games. However, in August 2015, after losing her home in the conflict that has involved Syria since 2011, she and her sister decided to flee the country. The sisters along with a few other Syrian nationals made their way to Turkey via Lebanon. They then set sail on a small boat to their final destination Greece.Unluckily, thirty minutes after leaving Turkey, the motor on the ship which was meant to hold six passengers but was instead carrying twenty, failed. Yusra, her sister Sarah, and the only two other strong swimmers aboard the boat had no choice but to dive into the ocean and use their superior swimming skills to push the boat and its passengers all the way to Lesbos, Greece A journey that took three hours.While her dream of representing her country was ruined, Yusra did not give up her desire to compete in the Olympics. In March 2016, she was one of ten athletes selected and funded by the Olympic Committee to form the first-ever “Refugee Team.” International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach believes that Yusra and her teammates, who have also had to flee their countries, “Will show the world that despite the unimaginable tragedies they have faced, anyone can compete, anyone can contribute to society through their talent, skill, and strength of the human spirit.”What do we know about Yusras fleeing journey to Greece?A. It was very hard.B. It took three hours.C. It was a failure.D. It was very smooth.What is the right order of the events related to Yusra?a. She became a member of the worlds first “Olympic Refugee Team”.b. She dreamed of swimming for Syria at the Olympic Games.c. She lost her home.d. She fled Syria to Greece with her sister Sarah and a few other SyriansA. b, a, c, dB. a, b, c, dC. a, d, c, bD. b, c, d, aThomas Bachs attitude to Yusra is _.A. disapproving B. tolerantC. supportive D. resistantWhat is the best title for the text?A. A Hard Road to the Olympic GamesB. Yusra Mardini Refugee Team SwimmerC. Yusras Strong Will to Compete in the OlympicsD. Athlete To Watch At The 2016 Rio Summer OlympicsCWhile your pet fish may appear to be ignorant of your presence, chances are that it knows you extremely well and can probably even identify you from a crowd of human faces! At least, that is the conclusion reached by scientists the University of Oxford in the U.K. and the University of Queensland in Australia, following an extensive study of the archerfish (喷水鱼), a species of tropical fish that can be found all the way from India to Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia.The ability to distinguish between human faces is a complex task. Thats because we all have the same basic features two eyes sitting above a nose and a mouth. Its only the subtle differences that make humans distinct from one another. Since this requires a combination of both visual sense and memory, researchers had always assumed that it was a skill possessed only by those with complicated brains, i.e., humans, a few select animals such as horses, cows, dogs, monkeys and some birds, like pigeons.To test if this assumption was accurate, a team of scientists led by Dr. Cait Newport, Marie Curie Research Fellow in the Department of Zoology at Oxford University, decided to study fish. The aquatic (水生的) animals have small brains that lack the neocortex（大脑新皮层）, or neocortex-like structure, believed to help recognize the subtle differences between human facial features.The team began by presenting four archerfish with images of two human faces. Initially, the fish spat randomly at both. However, they soon learned that pouring water at the one selected by the researchers earned them a food treat. After that, they focused primarily on that image. The researchers then took the experiment one step further, by introducing 44 other human faces to the mix.To the researchers astonishment, the trained archerfish were able to recall the learned image almost 81% of the time. And this accuracy improved to 86% when the researchers made the identification even harder, by replacing the colored photos with a set of black and white images and hiding the shape of the head.What is the conclusion of the study made by the scientists from the universities?A. Some fish may ignore your presence.B. Some fish can recognize your faces.C. Some fish have complicated brains.D. Some fish have large brains.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. The ability to distinguish between human faces.B. A combination of visual sense and memory.C. The ability of memorizing complicated things.D. The ability of telling beasts from birds.In the experiment, the researchers trained the archerfish _.A. by taking photos of fish B. by improving peoples imagesC. by rewarding them with foodD. by covering their heads DThe best UK cottages for Christmas and New YearVictorian gatehouse, County AntrimIts a solid little Victorian gatehouse outside Ballycastle. It has an association with Irish nationalist Roger Casement. Close to the Causeway Coast, the closest beach is five minutes drive away. It is a good choice for those who want to avoid stairs, since all the main rooms are on the ground floor.Sleeps 2 adults + 2 children, £730 a week at Christmas or New Year (three nights from £389), 353 1 670 4733, Lindisfarne retreat, NorthumberlandIt is located in a peaceful island, where a priory (修道院) was built 1,400 years ago. Guests at Coastguards Cottage, the latest addition to English Heritages portfolio （代表作品集）of holiday houses, can explore the priory ruins. The attractive whitewashed house is decorated with calming tones and contemporary furnishings and has views of Lindisfarne Castle.Sleeps 6, £1,600 a week from 19 Dec, 0370 333 1187, english-heritage.org.ukWildlife sanctuary, East SussexIt sits on a 350-acre private nature reserve. Surrounded by woodlands, wetlands and wild meadows, its a heaven for wildlife. You might meet a few animals on a walk around the reserve. Built by local craftsmen using natural materials, it is a light-filled living space with huge windows, a woodburner (燃炉) and other essential for winter evenings a home cinema system. Sleeps 6, £1,430 a week from 29 Dec, 01580 720770 kentandsussexcottages.co.ukFarmhouse kitchen, SuffolkIn snowy winter, the quiet 16th-century cottage near Stowmarket is like a perfect picture on Christmas cards. The inside is also appealing, with a big farmhouse kitchen, antique furniture, comfortable carpets and an impressive fireplace. A good selection of films, music and books are provided. Approached via a single track lane, the cottage sits in three acres of wild meadow, surrounded by plenty of farmland. Sleeps 5, £1,003 a week from 30 Dec (three nights £725), 01787 211115, grove-cottages.co.uk32. How much will be charged if a couple with two children stay in Victorian gatehouse for a week at Christmas?A. £389B. £730C. £1,430D. £1,60033. Who will probably book the cottage in Northumberland?A. Disabled people in a wheelchair.B. Those who want to explore some ruins. C. Those who are interested in wildlife.D. Those who enjoy the scenery of farmland.34. Which cottage will you be advised to book if you are a zoologist?A. Victorian gatehouse, County Antrim. B. Lindisfarne retreat, Northumberland.C. Wildlife sanctuary, East Sussex.D. Farmhouse kitchen, Suffolk.35. If you want to book Farmhouse kitchen in Suffolk, you can go to the website _.A. B. english-heritage.org.ukC. kentandsussexcottages.co.ukD. grove-cottages.co.uk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。How to Study for a TestWith exams approaching, how can you study for a test? The most important thing you can do is give yourself plenty of time to prepare. Then follow this simple plan:l Start earlyGather together all the material youve received during the term. You probably have handouts, notes, old assignments, and old tests. Dont leave anything out. l Establish a study group or partner_36_. If you absolutely cant get together, then exchange email addresses. Instant messages will work well, too.l Use old testsCollect your old exams from the year or semester and make a photocopy of each one. White out (不透明) the test answers and copy each one again. _37_. For best results, you should make several copies of each old exam and keep taking the tests until