1、20182019 学年度高三上学期第三次月考试卷英语试题姓名： 座位号：本试卷分第 I卷（选择题）和第 II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分 150分，考试时间 120分钟。请在答题卷上作答。第卷 选择题（100 分)第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题 1.5 分，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. Which place is the woman heading for right
2、 away? A. Her office. B. A flower shop. C. A hospital.2. Which dress does the woman want to buy?A. The red one. B. The green one. C. The brown one.3. How much should the man pay?A. $19. B. $18. C. $17.4. What time will the man call the woman?A. At 5:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 6:30.5. What will the man do
3、 right now?A. Buy his mum a coat. B. Buy his mum a handbag. C. Give Mary a call.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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 8 题。6. How often did the man listen to the news fr
4、om China?A. Once a week. B. Almost every day. C. Sometimes.7. Which is the best way to learn Chinese?A. Studying in China.B. Speaking Chinese every day.C. Listening to the news from China.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What did Linda do after the party?A. She typed a paper. B. She visited her uncle. C. She s
5、tudied history.9. Why was Linda so nervous?A. she didnt have much sleep.B. She was worried about her paper.C. She thought her paper might be late.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Why does the woman like to surf the Internet?A. To do a course. B. To get information. C. To be in touch with her family.11. Wh
6、at does the man hate?A. His computer is too slow.B. He cant follow the English soccer.C. There are too many junk mails online.12. What do the man and the woman agree?A. It is very expensive to surf the Internet.B. Its hard to get information through the regular media.C. Its frustrating to get rid of
7、 the disadvantages of the Internet.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What is the womans destination?A. England. B. London. C. Hangzhou.14. Why does the man like travelling by train?A. He can enjoy the scenes outside.B. He thinks it is very safe.C. He can meet different people.15. What do we know about the
8、woman?A. She is not a Chinese.B. She can sleep well on the train.C. She likes talking with people on the train.16. What can we learn from the conversation?A. Some trains today are modern.B. People in England like travelling by air.C. The woman regrets taking the train this time.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20
9、 题。17. What was the season according to the story?A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter.18. Why did the Hermanns go shopping only on Saturday?A. Mr. Hermann didnt have to work.B. Mr. Hermann had to do housework.C. Mr. Hermann didnt like the other days.19. What can we know about Mr. Hermann from the story?
10、A. He was tired of his wife. B. He was a good husband. C. He would stay outside waiting.20. What kind of lady was Mrs. Hermann?A. A shopping lover. B. A hardworking housewife.C. A very beautiful young lady.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。AVi
11、negar makes salad,fries and dumplings taste better,and you can even use it to clean your windows.And now, according to scientists,it may even the planets population survive climate change.Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan found that growing plants in
12、vinegar makes them more resistant to droughts.This could mean that in the future,worries about climate change affecting the worlds supply of food will be much lower.The discovery was made after the researchers studied the Arabidopsis,a plant known for its ability to survive in dry weather.It was fou
13、nd that when the plant was placed in drought-like conditions,it produced a chemical called acetate（醋酸盐）the main component of vinegar.After discovering this,the scientists experimented further by adding acetate to the soil of other plants,before they stopped giving them water completely.After leaving
14、 the plants for 14 days,they found that the ones treated with acetate had survived,while the untreated plants had dried up and died.Its hoped that this simple method of survival could soon be used to help farmers in dry countries keep their crops alive.“In the experiment,we targeted the staple foods
15、 of the worldrice,wheat and maizeand the basic plant of breeding species,rapeseed（油菜籽）,“ Jong Myong Kim,co-author of the study,told Popular Science magazine.Kim also told the magazine hes already been in touch with people all over the world who are interested in trying this simple and cost-effective
16、 method out for themselves from flower growing companies to amateur gardeners.Although at this point keeping thirsty plants alive isnt as easy as just pouring vinegar over them,Kim said he and his team are working on making the process as simple as possible.“Now we are trying to cooperate with some
17、farmers,and also some companies,to make a method to apply this system,“ he said.And for those of us who always forget to ask our neighbors to water our plants when we go away,hopefully this means the end of returning home from a trip to find our favorite flowers have died.21.What is the article main
18、ly about? .A. The worlds food supply will be increased. B. Plants better survive droughts.C. The Arabidopsis is resistant to droughts. D. Vinegar could be used to fight droughts.22.It was discovered that acetate can .A. be used by farmers to replace soil B. only be produced by the ArabidopsisC. help
19、 plants survive dry conditions D. be used to improve poor soil23.What are the target plants of the experiment?A. all breeding species. B. wheat and Arabidopisis.C. rice and maize. D. rapeseed and Arabidopisis.24.Jong Myong Kims experiment of trying out the method .A. can make peoples trips pleasantB
20、. turned out a worldwide successC. is as simple as pouring vinegar over the plantsD. appeals to many flower growing companiesBHere are some of the best museums in America that parents can choose from for an educational trip.Boston Childrens MuseumLocation: MassachusettsThe exhibits here are of healt
21、h, art, science, culture and environmental awareness. In this museum, children also learn about Japanese culture and house of silk merchant. Activities like Play Lab, New Balance Climb and The Recycle Shop bring out the creativity in children.Childrens Museum of HoustonTermed as the best playground
22、for mind, this museum offers scores of activities for kids of every age. It even offers free family adventure events where families with their toddlers or kids are encouraged to work on math activities and games. Children also learn about broadcasting activities and preserving ecosystems.Minnesota C
23、hildrens MuseumLocation: MinnesotaThis museum is located at St. Pauls and kids find themselves immersed in a world of smart play. Here activities like exploring natural habitats of animals are undertaken. Kids also paint their faces, play with finger puppets and at the same time, appreciate learning
24、 forms.These museums have surely taken us down to the memory lane where we once went and explored, laughed and enjoyed our trip. These creative institutions are a best way to instill learning ideas, crate experiences and develop little curious minds. Active learning takes place when the minds are en
25、gaged. These children centered institutions rightly cater to the needs of the young ones.25.Where is Boston Childrens Museum located?A. In Texas B. In AlaskaC. In Massachusetts D. In Minnesota26.Where should you to go let your kids explore natural habitats of animals?A. Boston Childrens MuseumB. Min
26、nesota Childrens MuseumC. Museum for American ChildrenD. Childrens Museum of Houston27.Who is the text mainly written for?A. School children B. Sports loversC. School teachers D. Parents with small kidsCWhen we think of a generation gap we usually think of conflicting tastes in music, or pastimes. B
27、ut now the generation gap is handwriting. After one teacher in Tennessee discovered that she had students who couldnt read the assignments she was writing on the board, she posted it on the Internet saying handwriting should be taught in schools.Opponents claim that handwriting has become out of tim
28、e in our modern world. Typed words have become a primary form of communication. Once a practical skill, handwriting is no longer used by the vast majority of Americans. It is no longer taught in schools, and some claim that the time that it would take to teach it could be put to better use, for inst
29、ance, by teaching the technical skills.But even in todays world there are still plenty of reasons to pick up a pen and apply it to paper. Many American institutions still require original signatures, for instance, signing for a registered letter and buying a house. And original signatures are much m
30、ore difficult to forge（伪造）than their digital counterparts. There is also strong evidence that writing by hand is good for the mind. It activates a different part of the brain, and improves fine moving skills in young children. People also tend to remember what they write by hand more than what they
31、type, and the process of writing by hand has been shown to stimulate ideas. Not only that, studies have shown that kids who write by hand learn to read and spell earlier than those who dont. Not to mention, handwriting is pleasing, as is evidenced by the fact that no one has ever typed a love letter
32、. And handwriting remains popular as an art form.Yes we live in a modern world, but we live in a modern world that is based on fundamental values.28.What did the teacher find in her class?A. Her students had a big generation gap with her.B. Her handwriting was too terrible to understand.C. Some stud
33、ents could not recognize her handwriting on the blackboard.D. Some students handwriting on the blackboard was too difficult to tell.29.Why do some people agree to teach handwriting in school?A. Handwriting is very easy to remember.B. Handwriting is beneficial to the brain.C. Handwriting can help one
34、 buy a house.D. Handwriting is an art form out of time.30.What can we infer from the passage?A. What people write by hand is not easy to fake.B. Lovers often write love letters to each other.C. Handwriting is unnecessary in our modern society.D. Technical skills are more important than handwriting.3
35、1.What is the authors attitude towards teaching handwriting in school?A. Opposed. B. Objective.C. Unconcerned. D. Supportive.DOne day the employees of a large company in St Louis, Missouri returned from their lunch break and were greeted with a sign on the front door. The sign said, “Yesterday the p
36、erson who has been hindering (阻碍) your growth in this company passed away. We invite you to join the funeral in the room that has been prepared in the gym.”At first everyone was sad to hear that one of their colleagues had died, but after a while they started getting curious about who this person mi
37、ght be.The excitement grew as the employees arrived at the gym to pay their last respects. Everyone wondered, “Who is this person that was hindering my progress? Well, at least hes no longer here.”One by one the employees got closer to the coffin (棺材) and when they looked inside it, they became spee
38、chless. They stood there, shocked and in silence, as if someone had touched the deepest part of their souls.There was a mirror inside the coffin. Everyone who looked inside it could see himself. There was also a sign next to the mirror that said, “There is only one person who can set limits to your
39、growth: it is YOU.”You are the only person who can change your life. You are the only person who can influence your happiness and your success. You are the only person who can help yourself.Your life does not change when your family changes, when your friends change, when your boss changes, and when
40、 your company changes.Your life changes when you change, when you go beyond your limiting beliefs, when you realize that you are the only one responsible for your life.32.The writers purpose in writing the article is to tell us that .A. the harder we work, the more successful we will becomeB. our wo
41、rk and life are closely connected with othersC. changing our lives is down to ourselvesD. we will have a better future if people do not hinder our development33.People were speechless when they looked inside the coffin because .A. there was nothing but a mirror insideB. they could see their own soul
42、s insideC. their closest colleague lay insideD. what was inside told a great truth34.Who probably wrote the sign on the front door?A. The company boss.B. A worker who liked to make fun of others.C. The director in charge of production.D. A worker who wanted to teach others a lesson.35.What can we in
43、fer from the passage?A. The employees were happy to hear the death of a competitor.B. The lesson the employees learned would influence them greatly.C. The employees lives depended on the attitude of their boss.D. The employees got angry after the funeral.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
44、填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。While everyone overthinks situations once in a while, some people are troubled by thinking all the time. Overthinkers rethink conversations they had yesterday, second-guess every decision they make, and imagine disastrous outcomes-all day. Their minds are like a movie where th
45、ey imagine their car going off the road or they replay distressing events over and over again. 36.Keep the focus on problem-solvingKeeping the focus on your problems isnt helpful-but looking for solutions is. If its something you have some control over, consider how you can prevent the problem or ch
46、allenge yourself to identify five potential solutions.If its something you have no control over-like a natural disasterthink about the strategies you can use to cope with it. 37.Schedule time for reflectionWorrying about your problems for long periods of time isnt productive, but brief reflection ca
47、n be helpful. Thinking about how you could do things differently or recognizing potential traps to your plan, could help you perform better in the future.Add 15 minutes of “thinking time” into your daily schedule. During that time let yourself worry, or think about whatever you want. 38.Learning min
48、dfulness skillsIts impossible to rehash（反复推敲）yesterday or worry about tomorrow when youre living in the present. Mindfulness will help you become more aware of the here and now.39. There are classes, books, apps, courses, and videos available to help you learn mindfulness skills.40.Do this in your b
49、rain by changing your activity. Exercise, engage yourself in a conversation on a completely different subject, or work on a project that draws away your attention. Doing something different will put an end to the negative thoughts.A. Change the channel.B. Change your attitude.C. Focus on the things you can control, like your attitude and effort.D. Just like any other skill, mindfulness takes practice, but over time, it can decrease overthinking.E. Overthinking can become
