1、2017届广东省实验中学高三上学期11月月考英语试卷本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共8页。本试卷满分135分；用时120分钟。注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考号等相关信息填写在答题卡指定区域内。2选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；不能答在试卷上。3非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将答题卡交
2、上。第I卷（满分70分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 篇章阅读（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，并在答题卡上将该题涂黑。AA guide to Beijing museums during Spring FestivalThe Capital Museum The Beijing Capital Museum is presenting a special monkey-themed exhibition that decodes the cultural roots of the monkey in
3、traditional Chinese culture. The exhibit shows more than 40 antique collections, including paintings, calligraphy, stamps, and 12 classic Monkey King pictures based on the great Chinese novel, Journey to the West. The museum also prepared a series of cultural activities for children, such as making
4、paper-cuts for window decoration and painting monkeys. The National Museum of China Pasting Spring Festival couplets to doors is a traditional custom in Chinese culture. An exhibition Calligraphy Art of Couplets for the Year of the Monkey is ongoing, with more than 30 calligraphers couplet pieces on
5、 display. A major exhibition, Treasures of Romania, showcasing Romanias history from the pre-historical period to the end of the 18th century, is still underway. National Art Museum of China The 2016 New Year show, National Art Exhibition of the Great Unity of China is a visual feast that will last
6、until March 7.The works reflect the reality that people of all nationalities in China unite as one and jointly construct a moderately prosperous society. The works also highlight their positive mental attitude and present their picturesque homeland and colorful national customs. 2017 届高三 11 月月考英语试题
7、第 2 页 共 8 页 Zhoukoudian Relics Museum A Spring Festival folk custom culture exhibition will introduce traditional Spring Festival customs in detail. Visitors can enjoy nearly 100 precious exhibits from the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and Minguo Era (1912-1949), including New Year paintings and mus
8、ical instruments. Children can also take part in the treasure hunt games organized by the museum, watch 4D movies and experience the primitive way of hunting, fishing and chipping stone tools in the science experience pavilion. 1. In which column of the newspaper may this article appear?A. Travel B.
9、 Business C. Lifestyle D. Culture2. Which of the following statement is Trueaccording to the article?A. The 40 antique collectionsin the Capital Museum are based on Journey to the West.B. All four museums provide exhibits of traditional Spring Festival customs.C.Children can be involvedin some activ
10、ities about the primitive life inZhoukoudian Relics Museum D. Visitors can appreciate exhibits of Minguo Era in National Art Museum of China.3. Which one is the best choice among the four museums for visitors whod like to enjoy history of both China and foreign countries?A. The National Museum of Ch
11、ina B. ZhoukoudianRelics Museum C. The Capital Museum D. National Art Museum of ChinaBWhen we found him, he was a sorry sight. His clothes were torn, his hands bleeding. Before we reached him, we saw him fall. He lay a moment. Then he pulled himself to his feet, walked unsteadily a few yards through
12、 the woods and fell again. After we got him out, we went back to find the gun that he had thrown down. His tracks showed that for two days he had circled in the forest, within 200 yards of the road.His senses were so dulled by fear and tiredness that he did not hear the cars going by or see the ligh
13、ts at night. We found him just in time.This man, like others before him, had simply been frightened when he knew he was lost. What had been a near disaster might have turned out as only a pleasant walk, if he had made a few preparations before he stepped from the highway or off a known path.Whatever
14、 sense of direction that a man may have, its still largely a question of observation. A skilled woodsman always keeps an eye on his surroundings. He notes the shape of a mountain, the direction water flows through a swamp, and the way a tree leans across a path. With these in mind, he is still likel
15、y to turn around many times, but he is seldom lost.There are exceptions, of course, and once in a while a man does come across some strange problem that puts him into the “lost” situation. A rainstorm may catch him without a compass in his pocket. Darkness may find him in a rough area, where travel
16、is dangerous without a light.When this happens, the normal first reaction is the fear of being laughed at as a result of his poor knowledge in the woods. He may also be concerned about the inconvenience that he will cause his friends when he doesnt show up. This false pride may lead him to keep on t
17、he move in a false effort to find his way against all difficulties.The person who thinks ahead is seldom in great danger. Hell be safe if he observes carefully, thinks ahead, and remains calm.2017 届高三 11 月月考英语试题 第 3 页 共 8 页 4. The writer suggested that ifthe man had not been found, _.A. he would hav
18、e been shot bya gun B. he would have become confusedC. he would have been attacked by wild animals D. he would have been in great danger5. According to the text, if a person getslost in the forest, at the very beginning,_.A. he will worry about being laughed atB. he will push himself to find his way
19、 outC. he will feel sorry that he didnt prepare well enoughD. he will feel it is convenient to ask for help from his friends 6. What is the most important when a person tries to find his way in the woods?A. Intelligence.B. Observation. C. Direction. D. Chance.7. The writer tells the story of the los
20、t man as an example of people who _.A. go into the woods by themselvesB. keep their head when they are in trouble C. are frightened when they think they are lostD. dont know how to signal for help properlyCYou may not pay much attention to your daily elevator ride. Many of us use a lift several time
21、s during the day without really thinking about it. But Lee Gray, PhD, of the University of North Carolina, US, has made it his business to examine this overlookedform of public transport,known as the “Elevator Guy”.“The lift becomes this interesting social space where etiquette (礼仪) is sort of odd,”
22、 Gray told the BBC. “They are socially very interesting but often very awkward places.”We walk in and usually turn around to face the door. If someone else comes in, we may have to move. And here, according to Gray, liftusers unthinkingly go through a set pattern of movements. He told the BBC what h
23、e had observed.He explained that when you are the only one inside a lift, you can do whatever you want its your own little box.If there are twoof you, you go into different corners, standing diagonally (对角线地) across from each other to create distance.When a third person enters, you will unconsciousl
24、y form a triangle. And when there is a fourth person it becomes a square, with someone in every corner. A fifth person is probably going to have to stand in the middle.New entrantsto the lift will need to size upthe situation when the doors slide open and then act decisively. Once in, for most peopl
25、e the rule is simple look down, or look at your phone.Why are we so awkward in lifts?“You dont have enoughspace,” Professor Babette Renneberg, a clinical psychologist at the Free University of Berlin, told the BBC. “Usually when we meet other people we have about an arms length of distance between u
26、s. And thats not possible in most elevators.”In such a small, enclosed space,it becomes very important to act in a way that cannot be construed (理解) as threatening or odd. “The easiest way to do this is to avoid eye contact,” she said.8. According to Gray, when people enter an elevator, they usually
27、 _.A. turn around and greet one another B. look around or examine their phoneC. make eye contact with those in the elevator D. try to keep a distance from other people9. Which of the following describes how people usually stand when there are at least two people in an elevator?2017 届高三 11 月月考英语试题 第
28、4 页 共 8 页 10. The underlined phrase “size up” in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to _.A. judge B. ignore C. put up with D. make the best of11. The main purpose of the article is to_.A. remind us to enjoy ourselves in the elevatorB. tell us some unwritten rules of elevator etiquetteC. share an inte
29、resting but awkward elevator rideD. analyze what makes people feel awkward in an elevatorDReading is a great way to improve your English. Youll learn new words, revise previously-taught structures and absorb thousands of useful expressions and phrases. without any effort. By reading, you are receivi
30、ng valuable language input. And this is how you learn! Remember, language learning is a combination of input + practice. As youre reading, youre taking in language naturally, and youre seeing how it all fits together. This is crucial to your learning.The great thing about reading is that learning ta
31、kes place subconsciously. There are no exercises to do, no grammar rules to learn, no tasks to complete. its all natural. The language flows in throughyour eyes, and gets registeredin your brain. What could be easier?The key to effective reading is to read things that you want toread. There are mill
32、ions of books, magazines and websites out there. You couldnt possibly read them all. So, the important thing is to find things that you like reading. Then, youll be motivated to read. And then the reading wont be difficult. Itll beeasy! And then youll learn. Its simple.Remember: read what you want t
33、o read. What you like reading. What motivates and inspires you. But where can you start? Well, you could read a book that youve already read in your own language. Simply find a translated version of a book that you have read and enjoyed. This will make processing the content in the target language m
34、uch easier as youll already know what the book is about! You could also read the news. This is great as you can read the news in your ownlanguage first, then in English. Youll see that it wont be too difficult as youll be familiar with the topics and stories. Magazines are also great. Find one that
35、covers a topic youre interested in: business, clothing, guns, horses, houses, housekeeping, stocks and shares, sports, computers, electronics, designing, cooking. you name it, theyll have it. If not, look for information on the internet. There are also websites for every topic under the sun! Why not
36、 join a forum? Theyre a great source of English input as the language is often written in a simple, spoken style. Go to Google Groups, which has discussion groups based on common interests. Just type in the topic that interests you and join the chat.Finally, how you read is also important. The best
37、thing is to read without using a dictionary. Let the words flow over you. Just skip the parts you dont understand. If you make your reading feel too much like work, itll stop being fun. Of course, you could make a note of any new words and phrases that you like or see repeated frequently, but try no
38、t to break your concentration too much. Also, set yourself mini-objectives. For example, if youre reading a novel, read 20 pages a day. Very soon, youll have been exposed to thousands of useful phrases and words. Have fun reading! Youll learn so much!12. The key to effective reading is _.A. to be mo
39、tivated to read B. not to learn grammar rulesC. to read millions of books D. to read easy things2017 届高三 11 月月考英语试题 第 5 页 共 8 页 13.You can start to read by _.A. reading a book that youve already read in EnglishB. reading the news in English firstC. going to Google Groups to practice spoken EnglishD.
40、 reading magazines withtopics you are interested in14. From the passage we can learn that _.A. to read is as much fun as to work B. the great thing about reading is that you can read without any effortC. when you read you neednt look up every new word in the dictionaryD. you should make notes of eve
41、ry new word and phrase while reading15. The best title of the passage can be _.A. How to Read English Novels B. How to Learn English by ReadingC. How to Absorb Expressions and Phrases D. How to Learn English without Any Effort第二节短文选句（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。RAISINSI
42、t is believed that raisins were discovered in the Middle East, where they were treasured. Any food that wouldnt spoil in the hot sun was very valuable. Prehistoric drawings in France show that raisins have been enjoyed in southern Europe for thousands of years.16 .In 1000 B.C. the Jews paid their ta
43、xes with raisins. Two jars of raisins in ancient Rome could buy one slave boy.17.In North America, the original mistake of leaving grapes to witheron the vine was not the only time raisins accidentally became popular. In the 1870s many people were growing grapes in California.18.Most Americans had n
44、ever heard of raisins at that time. In September, 1873 a severe heat wave struck the area. Before the growers could pick all their grapes, the heat shriveled（使枯萎）them on the vine. The grapes were lost. One grower took the dried grapes to a grocer in San Francisco.19.The new accidental raisins grew i
45、nto a major industry in California. Today almost all the raisins eaten in the United States are grown in California. California produces a third of the worlds raisins.20.Raisins also provide potassium, magnesium, calcium and certain B vitamins. Without added preservatives(防腐剂),raisins will stay fres
46、h, delicious and nutritious if kept in a cool place.Raisins are tiny, portable and above all delicious.A. The grapes were either eaten as fresh fruit or were madeinto wine.B. The grocers customers discovered that raisins made a delicious treat.C. They have been used for necklaces and as religious sy
47、mbols.D. The grocer was unwilling to buy the dried grapes.E. Raisins are high in iron, which is important to childrens growing bodies.F. Roman doctors believed raisins could cure anything from mushroom poisoning to old age.G. Raisins are childrens favorite snacks第二部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分65分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每
48、小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。2017 届高三 11 月月考英语试题 第 6 页 共 8 页 At age 14, 15 and 16, the way we looked was the most important thing in the world to us. My friends and I wanted nothing less than perfection. In high school, wejoined the gymnastics team, and ou
49、r21 became even more important to us. We had no fat, only muscle. On the weekends, we would go to the beach,22 of our flat stomachs. One summer day, all my friends were at my house23 . At one point, I was running back to the pool. I24 on a bee, and while it was dying under my foot, it stung (蛰) me. I instantly started to feel25 .
