1、- 1 -江门市培英高级中学 2017 届高三上学期英语 1 月月考试题共 150 分，时间 120 分钟第 I 卷（选择题，共 95 分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共四节，满分 55 分）第一节 语音知识（共 5 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）从每小题的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，找出所给单词的正确读音，并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。1. latter A. attract B. account C. clarify D. swap2. blanket A. painter B. link C. handle D. sincerely3. fool A. broom B. wood C.
2、textbook D. cook4. worked A. refused B. decided C. judged D. replaced5. doubt A. submit B. cupboard C. label D. debt第二节 情景对话 （共 5 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）根据对话情景和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上写出答案。选项中有两个为多余选项。Mrs. Jackson：Hello?Richard：Mum, this is Richard. 6 Mrs. Jackson：Oh, Richard. 7 Richard：Yes, y
3、es, fine. Mum, I was wondering.Do you think you could lend me some money till the end of the month?Mrs.Jackson：Oh, Richard. 8 You really must learn to plan your money properly.Richard：Look, Mum, if you can just help me out this time, 9 Mrs.Jackson： 10 Listen, Ill do it this time. This is really the
4、last time.Richard：Oh, thanks, Mum.Mrs.Jackson：Bye and next time, you could phone just for a chat!ADont tell me youre buying another expensive computer.BHow are you?CI promise Ill be more careful in the future.DEr.I will help you save money.EIs everything all right with you?FWell, we will see about t
5、hat.GIm so glad to get your call.第三节 语法和词汇知识（共 15 小题, 每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）从每小题的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。11.If you want to have _ better understanding of the article, youd - 2 -better read it _ second time.A. a; a B. the; a C. the; the D. /; the12.With everything _, the manager left for
6、 England to attend an important business meeting.A. arranging B. arranged C. to be arranged D. to arrange13.How is your recent trip to Xian?Ive never had _ one before.A. a pleasant B. a most pleasant C. a more pleasant D. the most pleasant14. -How can I operate it?-Well, just refer to the _.A. expla
7、nations B. expressions C.introductions D. directions 15. _ that Marie was able to set up new branches elsewhere.A. So successful her business was B. So successful was her businessC. So her business was successful D. So was her successful business16. _ to the nuclear waste will do great harm to healt
8、h.A. Exposed B. Having exposed C. Being exposed D. After being exposed17. It is said that the team _ 12 top European players.A. consists of B. is consisted of C. are made up of D. makes up18. As far as I know, Tom as well as two of his friends _ invited to Marys birthday party.A. were B. are C. was
9、D. have been19. If it were not for the fact that Anne _ ill, I would invite her to the show.A. was B. were C. be D. is20. _ you want to remember its usage, youd better make a sentence with the new word.A. While B. Now that C. Even if D. Unless21. _ was needed at that time, she told me, was some good
10、 luck.A. That B. As C. Which D. What22.-Why didnt you go for a picnic with us yesterday?-Oh, Im sorry. I_ all about it.A. forgot B. forget C. had forgotten D. have forgotten23. Some fans, _ money was a big problem, couldnt afford to go to the concert to see their star play.A. for whose B. for whom C
11、. with whom D. with whose24. Please dont be _ by the text massage saying that you have won a shocking prize.- 3 -A. taken off B. taken over C. taken away D. taken in25. - Students should spend most of their time rather than playing computer games.- _. I cant agree more.A. Exactly B. Obviously C. Act
12、ually D. Probably第四节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。It was a perfect day, just the right kind of day to go fishing.My 13-year-old son Jonathan and I had been 26 this trip for weeks, and now we were sitting on the shore of a beautiful lake.We
13、 27 and talked, and then, suddenly, I saw small 28 where my float(浮子) had been. I waited, 29 it would pop right back up again, but the 30 stayed underneath the water and my heart started to beat 31 . After a few more seconds, my fishing rod was suddenly pulled off the stick it was leaning on 32 me a
14、nd it was being dragged towards the water.I firmly caught hold of the fishing rod and lifted it up. This fish was 33 ! Slowly, my son balanced on two rocks and leaned down to get the giant off the fishhook.For just one second, he lost his 34 and reached up with his right hand to steady 35 . At that
15、moment, our huge fish got off the fishing line and started to swim 36 .I saw tears streaming down Jonathans face. “Dad, Im sorry. Ill never be able to 37 this up to you.” I reached out and put my hands on his shoulders. I said the following 38 almost without thinking. “Jon, how did you feel 39 I was
16、 reeling(往卷轴上绕起) that fish in? Were you excited?” He nodded and said, “ Dad, Ive never been so 40 in my whole life!” I replied, “ Jon, wasnt that about the most fun thing weve ever done together?” He nodded his head in 41 . Then I said, “So, why should we let a fish getting away 42 possibly the best
17、 experience weve ever had? Lets be happy about the fun we did have.”My son, 43 his arms around me and said, “ Dad, I love you so much!” I 44 him back and said softly into his ear, “I love you too, Jon.”We 45 did catch that big fish. But Ive known ever since that I didnt let the most important thing
18、get away that day. 26. A. promoting B. setting C. appreciating D. planning27. A. ran B. fished C. lay D. listened28. A. holes B. objects C. birds D. waves- 4 -29. A. thinking B. watching C. pointing D. discovering30. A. pole B. float C. stick D. fishhook31. A. regularly B. quietly C. curiously D. he
19、avily32. A. behind B. on top of C. in front of D. against33. A. huge B. white C. alive D. beautiful34. A. balance B. temper C. health D. bucket35. A. him B. it C. itself D. himself36. A. up B. beyond C. along D. away37. A. pick B. make C. build D. speed38. A. comments B. apologies C. songs D. words3
20、9. A. although B. while C. unless D. since40. A. reliable B. excited C. forgetful D. puzzled41. A. agreement B. surprise C. guilt D. happiness42. A. bring B. ruin C. shake D. mend43. A. folding B. getting C. showing D. throwing44. A. held B. followed C. hugged D. formed45. A. really B. never C. once
21、 D. merely 第二部分：阅读理解第一节：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 2 分，满分 30 分）ADont talk to me; Im busy with my iPhoneRiding 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
22、 times. Thats not rudenesspeople are just too busy to bother looking. Busy doing what, you ask? Well, theyre certainly not using the 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 unde
23、rground 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 40,000yes, 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, i
24、s a game that features tanks. Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the exit of their destination. ISteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the - 5 -microphone. You can then write in the “ steam” on your phone screen.For those without an iP
25、hone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be another choice. Its not just teenagers who “plug in” to their musiciPods are 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
26、technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV show or film on the way to work. With all this entertainments, its amazing that people still remember to get off the train.46. People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because they are busy_.A. playing games, reading e-books, list
27、ening to music or watching films.B. going to work C. reading booksD. thinking private things 47.Those who like war games can download _to their iPhones.A. Tube Exits B. iShoot C. ISteam D. iPod48.The underlined word “occupied” in the last paragraph probably means_.A. delighted B. busy C. controlled
28、D. amused49.The article tells us that_.A. London commuters are unfriendly to strangersB. Apple has earned a lot of money from selling 40,000 iPhonesC. 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 tra
29、veling time.BSkinner Creek ESL Guest Ranch offers a unique outdoor adventure camp for international students.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
30、and spoken levels of each student. All English classes will be taught by instructors qualified in teaching 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 tea
31、chers will prepare each activity to the level appropriate for each student.- 6 -Students safety is a priority(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 A
32、id and Transportation and Wilderness First Aid. An emergency clinic is nearby and accessible 24 hours.English 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 E
33、nglish.Fun After-class Activities:Great after-class activities include: horseback riding lessons, hiking, 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
34、 activities include: camping, days at the lake(fishing, swimming and boating) and more.Travel Information: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.
35、Please contact the ranch directly for prices: skinnercreektelus. net.50.If you attend Skinner Creek Summer Camp, you will_.A. sometimes have English Classes outdoors.B. learn how to deal with dangers in the wild.C. experience the traditional farmer lifestyle. D. enjoy different sports activities aft
36、er class51.How many hours of English classes do students have every week in Skinner Creek?A. 20 hours B. 28 hours C. 25 hours D. 35 hours 52.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 trainCA study by St.Louis University has fou
37、nd that a lovable dog named Sparky and a robotic dog, AIBO, were about equally effective at reducing the loneliness of nursing home residents. The study confirmed previous findings that dogs have a - 7 -good effect on nursing home residents.Dr. Andrew Smith led the Stanford University team that buil
38、t a home-assistance robot. “If humans can feel an emotional tie with robots, 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 reside
39、nts into three groups at three long-term care centers in St. Louis.One group 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
40、number of questions at the beginning and near the end of the visits.After 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 listen
41、ed attentively, wagged his tail, and allowed them to pet him,” said Banks, 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 wi
42、th him, and petted and talked to him. He would respond by wagging his tail, 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.”5
43、3.Before the new study, it was known that _.A. robots were effective at reducing peoples lonelinessB. robots could build close connection with humansC. dogs and robots were equally effective at reducing loneliness D. dogs could help get rid of old peoples loneliness54.Those who had contact with the
44、robotic dog found that _.A. they didnt feel comfortable with it 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 first55.The findings of the researchers tell us that_.A. robots are better at caring for old people th
45、an nursesB .its easy for people to become close with robotsC. robots can to some degree replace dogs as companions for old people- 8 -D. every home will have a robot assistant one day56.What would be the best title for the passage?A. Robots and Dogs Can Equally Cheer up the ElderlyB. Robots Serve Pe
46、ople Better Than ThoughtC. No More Lonely Old Age with Emotional RobotsD. Advanced Technology Used to Cheer up the ElderlyDSir,Just over six months ago, I saw an advertisement in the Morning Mail for a set of the complete works of William Shakespeare. Your company, Cosmo books Ltd., offered this set
47、 (eight books of plays and two books of poetry) at what was claimed to be a remarkable price: fifteen pounds and fifty pence, including postage and packing. I had wanted a set of Shakespeares plays and poems for some time, and these books, in red imitation leather, looked particularly attractive; so I sent for them.Two weeks later, the books arrived, together with a set of the complete works of Cha
