1、高三年级第五次月考英语试题 一、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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15 B. 9.15 C. 9.18 答案是 B。1.What will Dorothy do on the weekend?A. Go out with her friend B. Work on her pape
2、r C. Make some plans2.What was the normal price of the T-shirt?A. $15 B. $30 C. $503. What was the woman decided to do on Sunday afternoon?A. To attend a wedding B. To visit an exhibition C. To meet a friend4.When does the bank close on Saturday?A. At 1:00 pm B. At 3:00 pm C. At 4:00 pm5.Where are t
3、he speakers?A. In a store B. In a classroom C. At a hotel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。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.What do we know about Nora?A. She prefers a room of her own B. She
4、 likes to work with other girlsC. She lives near the city center7.What is good about the flat?A. It has a large sitting room B. It has good furniture C. It has a big kitchen听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8.Where has Barbara been?A. Milan B. Florence C. Rome9.What has Barbara got in her suitcase?A. Shoes B. Ston
5、es C. Books听第 8 段材料，回答 10 至 12 题。10Who is making the telephone call?A. Thomas Brothers. B. Mike Landon C. Jack Cooper11What relation is the woman to Mr. Cooper?A. His wife. B. His boss. C. His secretary.12What is the message about?A. A meeting B. A visit to France C. The date for a trip.听第 9 段材料，回答第
6、 13 至 16 题。13.Who could the man speaker most probably be?A. A person who saw the accident. B. The driver of the lorry. C. A police officer.14. What was Mrs. Franks doing when the accident took place?A. Walking along Churchill Avenue. B. Getting ready to cross the road.C. Standing outside a bank.15.
7、When did the accident happen?A. At about 8:00 am. B. At about 9:00 am. C. At about 10:00 am.16. How did the accident happen?A. A lorry hit a car. B. A car ran into a lorry. C. A bank clerk rushed into the street.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What is the talk mainly about?A. The history of the school B
8、. The courses of the term. C. The plan for the day.18. Where can the visitors learn about the subjects for new students?A. In the school hall. B. In the science labs C. In the classrooms.19. What can students do in the practical areas?A. Take science courses. B. Enjoy excellent meals. C. Attend work
9、shops.20. When are the visitor expected to ask questions?A. During the lunch hour B. After the welcome speech. C. Before the tour of the labs.第二部分： 阅读理解（共 20 小题， 40 分）AOne night I was sitting in my room half listening as my 15 year old brother fought with my 12 year old brother Kevin. I didnt pay at
10、tention when Kevin rushed up the stairs with the hurt on his face.About 20 minutes later, as I was walking upstairs I heard Kevin crying inside the bathroom. I knocked on the door and asked, “Hey Kevin, do you want to talk?”No response. I tried again, “Why dont you come out of there?”Again, no respo
11、nse.So, joking around, I grabbed a stack of index cards and a pencil and wrote, “If you dont want to talk, we can write notes to each other.”An hour later I was still sitting on the floor outside the bathroom with two stacks of index cards in front of me. One was blank and one was cards from Kevin o
12、n which he had translated all his yucky feelings into words for me. As I read one of Kevins notes, tears came to my eyes. It said, “Nobody in this family cares about me. Im not the youngest, and Im not the oldest, and Im not talented. Tommy thinks Im stupid and Dad wishes he had the other Kevin as a
13、 kid because hes better at basketball. And youre never around to even notice me.”Tears came to my eyes again as I wrote back to him. “You know Kevin, I really do love you and Im sorry I dont always show it. I am here for you and you are loved in this family.”There was no response for a while, but th
14、en I heard a tearing sound coming from inside the bathroom. Kevin, who had run out of index cards wrote on a torn up paper cup, “Thanks.”I wrote back “For what?” It returned to me with “Loving me” written on it. Since then, I try my best never to half notice my family members anymore. Kevin and I ha
15、ve closer relationship now, and sometimes when one of us notices that the other is upset well smile and say “Write it on a paper cup.”21. Why did Kevin stay inside the bathroom alone crying?A. Because he lost in the fight with Tommy.B. Because the author didnt help him win Tommy.C. Because he felt n
16、o love from the family members.D. Because he hurt him when rushing up the stairs.22. The underlined word “yucky” (Para.6) most probably means “ ”.A. unpleasant B. exciting C. doubtful D. frightening23. What could be the reason that Kevins Dad doesnt like him?A. Kevin likes fighting with others.B. Ke
17、vin is not good at playing basketball.C. Kevin doesnt want to talk to others.D. Kevin is not talented as his brother.24. What did the author learn from the incident?A. Its hard to comfort young brothers at home.B. Its dangerous to half notice someone in the family.C. Its important for family members
18、 to show their love.D. The best way to communicate with family members is by writing.BFor many years, I was convinced that my suffering was due to my size. I believed that when the weight disappeared, it would take old wounds, hurts, and rejections with it.Many weight conscious people also mistakenl
19、y believe that changing our bodies will fix everything. Perhaps our worst mistake is believing that being thin equals being loved, being special, and being cherished（珍爱）. We fantasize (幻想)about what it will be like when we reach the long awaited goal. We work very hard to realize this dream. Then, a
20、t last, we find ourselves there.But we often gain back what we have lost. Even so, we continue to believe that next time it will be different. Next time, we will keep it off. Next time, being thin finally fulfill its promise of everlasting happiness, self worth, and, of course, love.It took me a lon
21、g while to realize that there was something more for me to learn about beauty. Beauty standards vary with culture. In Samoa a woman is not considered attractive unless she weighs more than 200 pounds. More importantly, if its happiness that we want, why not put our energy there rather than on the si
22、ze of our body? Why not look inside? Many of us try hard to change our body, but in vain. We have to find a way to live comfortably inside our body and make friends with and cherish ourselves. When we change our attitudes toward ourselves, the whole world changes.25. The passage seems to emphasize t
23、he importance of .A. body size B. attitudes toward life C. cultural differences D. different beauty standards26. What does the underlined part “in vain” in the last paragraph mean?A. Without success. B. Without purpose. C. In doubt. D. In trouble.27. What can be inferred about the author?A. The auth
24、or is a Samoan.B. The author succeeded in losing weight.C. The author has been troubled by her / his weight.D. The author probably got wounded in wars or accidents.28. According to the author, what is the common view of those who have lost some weight first and gained it back later?A. They feel angr
25、y about the regained weight.B. They pay little attention to the regained weight.C. They feel optimistic about future plans on weight control.D. They think they should give up their future plans on weight control.C.A sunflower is a sunflower. A mobile phone is a mobile phone. But can you combine the
26、two to do something for your local environment? As early as next year it may well be possible. When you have finished with your mobile phone you will be able to bury it in a garden or a plant pot and wait for it to flower.A biodegradable(生物所能分解的)mobile phone was, this month, introduced by scientists
27、. It is hoped that the new type of phone will encourage consumers to recycle.Scientists have come up with a new material over the last five years. It looks like any other plastic and can be hard or soft, and is able to change shape. Over time it can also break down into the soil without giving out a
28、ny poisonous chemicals. British researchers used the new material to develop a phone cover that contains a sunflower seed. When this new type of cover turns into waste, it forms fertilizers. These feed the seed and help the flower grow.Engineers have designed a small transparent(透明的)window to hold t
29、he seed. They have made sure it only grows when the phone is thrown away. “Weve only put sunflower seeds into the covers so far. But we are working with plant experts to find out which flowers would perform best. Maybe we could put roses in next time,” said one scientist.As phone technology is devel
30、oping so quickly, people are constantly throwing their mobiles away. This means manufacturers are under pressure to find ways of recycling them. Some 650 million mobile phones have been sold this year. Most of them will be thrown away within two years, adding plastic, heavy metal and chemical waste
31、to the environment. A biodegradable cover can offer some relief(缓解)for nature , according to the scientists.“The seed comes out and the flower grows in the pot so you dont have to concern yourself with the phone when you have finished using it,” said Kerry Kirwan. She leads the research team, which
32、is based at the University of Warwick in Britain.29. What is the purpose of this passage?A. To tell the popularity of biodegradable cell phones.B. To persuade the reader to buy the biodegradable cell phone.C. To discuss the development of phone technology.D. To introduce an environmental-friendly ce
33、ll phone to readers.30. People throw away their cell phones most probably because .A. there is something wrong with themB. no sunflowers can grow out of themC. they are out of fashionD. they are becoming cheaper and cheaper31. It could be learned from the passage that .A. developing the new type of
34、phone is mainly to protect the environmentB. phone-makers will benefit much more from the new type of phoneC. the new type of phone will certainly be popular with users all over the worldD. the phones that can be recycled are available only in Britain now32. What might be the most suitable title for
35、 this passage?A. Sunflower and Phone. B. Plant Your Phone.C. Protect Our Environment. D. No Worry about Phone.D.When do you become an adult, a grown-up? At eighteen? Twenty-one? Thirty? Adulthood may seem a long way away to you, but the fact is that you are in the process of becoming an adult right
36、now. The changes are so gradual that you may not notice them, but you can be sure that theyre happening.When you were a child, a parent or older relative probably bought your clothes and helped you clean up your room. Now you are likely to care for your bedroom, and to share other housework. You may
37、 once have had trouble getting your homework finished on time. By now, you may have learned to rush yourself. You know how much time you need. Do you remember begging your parents to stop for ice cream, or take an after-school job when you want money for a new clock radio? Of course, you dont always
38、 plan your time and your money perfectly. But youre learning.As you get older, you have more privileges (特权) and more responsibilities. You may baby-sit for younger brothers and sisters, help cook dinner, and do odd jobs to contribute to the family income. You may get to stay up to watch a late movi
39、e on television, sit in on adult conversations, take subways and buses alone, or go on camping trips with your friends. Eventually, you will have a job and an apartment of your own. Youll become a voter and perhaps a husband or wife, maybe even a parent. But doing things adults do does not necessari
40、ly mean you will be wiser, braver, or more self-assured (自信). It takes time to gain knowledge and build self-confidence. Adults need to test themselves in the world, just as you do as a teenager. Being an adult is a continual process of growth.33. The best title for this passage may be _.A. Becoming
41、 an Adult B. It is No Good Becoming an AdultC. Becoming a Voter D. Adulthood Is a Long Way Away to You34. According to the passage, the writer may probably think that _.A. nobody can be called an adultB. becoming an adult is long process.C. adults are not self-confidentD. young people cant plan time
42、 and money perfectly35. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. You may not realize youre growing up because changes are gradual.B. You used to beg your parents for ice cream when you were young.C. Even if you are quite grown up, you still need to acquire knowledge.D. People w
43、ill never be wise, brave or self-assured.三：七选五 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。选项中有两项是多余选项。(共 5 小题,每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)Three Ways to Be More ConfidentYou may have many fears when you want to do somethingThis not only limits your potential in life but it also minimizes your ability to make a positive impact
44、 on the world around you36 One thing that will definitely help is working on your confidenceKnow your strengths and weaknessesAs you learn who you are，you gain confidence and also learn your weaknesses 37 For one thing，it can be hard to know which parts of you are you，and which parts are who you thi
45、nk you should beA good start is to identify your strengths and weaknesses and then weigh those against what you enjoyIt might help to list five things you do well that you enjoy and five things youd like to do wellMake an effort to use some of the first list and work on some of the second every day3
46、8 Confidence comes not from knowing you know everything，but from knowing you can handle what comes upNo one in the world knows everything 39 Dont weigh your security against what you know or can do；weigh it against your willingness and capacity to learnDont worry if youre not sure of what you can do
47、 nowbe sure to trust in your own potentialPractice confidenceIt can be practicedand with that practice you will get better 40 A great opportunity to do this is when you meet new peopleJust like if you were the new kid in school， they have no idea who you aremeaning you have an opportunity to show th
48、emATrust your capabilitiesBLearning who you are doesnt happen overnightCTheres a lot that can help overcome those fearsDEveryone is good at some things and not so good at othersELike anything else in life，your confidence will improve with practiceFLearn to receive praiseGMaybe sometimes you didnt be
49、lieve you could do most of the things you wanted to do四：完形填空 （共 20 小题， 30 分）Charlotte Whitehead was born in England in 1843, and moved to Montreal, Canada at the age five with her family. While 41 her ill elder sister throughout the years, Charlotte discovered she had a(an) 42 in medicine. At 18 she married
