1、 第一部分: 听力理解 (略)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。AMary and her husband Dimitri lived in the small village of Perachora in southern Greece. One of Marys prize possessions was a little white lamb which her husband had given her. She kep
2、t it tied to a tree in a field during the day and went to fetch it every evening. One evening, however, the lamb was missing. The rope had been cut, so it was obvious that the lamb had been stolen.When Dimitri came in from the fields, his wife told him what had happened. Dimitri at once set out to f
3、ind the thief. He knew it would not prove difficult in such a small village. After telling several of his friends about the theft, Dimitri found out that his neighbor, Aleko, had suddenly acquired a new lamb. Dimitri immediately went to Alekos house and angrily accused him of stealing the lamb. He t
4、old him he had better return it or he would call the police. Aleko denied taking it and led Dimitri into his backyard. It was true that he had just bought a lamb, he explained, but his lamb was black. Ashamed of having acted so rashly, Dimitri apologized to Aleko for having accused him. While they w
5、ere talking it began to rain and Dimitri stayed in Alekos house until the rain stopped. When he went outside half an hour later, he was astonished to find that the little black lamb was almost white. Its wool, which had been dyed black, had been washed clean by the rain!21. Where did Mary find the l
6、ittle lamb missing? A. in the village. B. in the field. C. in a forest. D. in the backyard.22. Why did Dimitri apologize to Aleko after accusing him?A. because they were neighbors for yearsB. because he had found the lost lambC. because he thought he misunderstood Aleko 2018-2019 学年度蓝田县焦岱中学高三英语第二次月考
7、试题(考试时间:100 分钟;试卷总分:120 分)D. because the lamb was actually not theirs23. What kind of person is Aleko according to the story?A. dishonest B. funny C. faithful D. rude 24. What might happen in the end of the story?A. Mary didnt find her little lamb.B. Aleko was arrested by the police.C. Dimitri broug
8、ht the little lamb back home.D. Te black lamb became white again the moment the rain stopped.BWith a mixture of happiness and sorrow, the year 2015 is coming to an end and we invite you, the foreign friends who are involved in the past year with China or Chinese people, to share their stories with o
9、ur millions of readers all over the world. We will select some of the best to highlight and reward the writers. Who is invited? Foreigners with something to say about their experiences in China during the past year. You may have visited for just a few days, spent longer here or never come over and j
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13、Email: 25. What is the purpose of writing this passage?A. to encourage Chinese people to write about their daily lifeB. to encourage foreigners to share their impression of China in 2015C. to say goodbye to the year 2015D. to show some unforgettable moments of the year 201526. From the passage we kn
14、ow the subject of the wanted article can be _ .A. British tradition B. Russian architectureC. world tourism D. Tibet landscape27. If Marys work wins the third prize in the activity, she is likely to get _ .A. a Kindle electronic reader B. a 4G smart phoneC. a desk calendar for 2016 D. a payment wort
15、h a 4G smart phone28. Where do you think the passage is from?A. a newspaper B. a handbook C. a magazine D. a science fictionCThe Walkman has become a new fashion on campus. I had long dreamed of owning a Walkman. The more Walkman owners were on campus, the stronger my desire became. Finally, during
16、one of my monthly visits home, I appealed to my parents to let me buy one, “Dad, mom, I.I want to buy a Walkman. the one for.“I swallowed the rest of my words. Did I really need to explain what a Walkman was? Surely everybody knew!At first there was no response from my parents. But my little brother
17、 responded eagerly, “Me too!“Then finally my dad spoke, “what! What is it for? This little stuff breaks down soon after you get it! Its an absolutely useless expense.“Then, I had an idea. When the summer vacation came, I lied to my parents that I couldnt stay home, because the school had supplementa
18、ry programs. As a result, my part-time job earned me a handsome Sony Walkman that summer.I was at home the night before my new school when mom came into my room. She sat on my bed, and patted me on my shoulder. Then she handed me a small parcel. “Take this. Dont tell your father.Now, study hard, oka
19、y?“ she whispered.“Mom, how did you.?“ I asked.“Its from my own savings. Your father doesnt know.” I sat alone for a long time with my new Walkman, weeping silently.I wrapped up the Walkman carefully when I went back to school. I decided to give up my part-time job so that I could study harder for m
20、y parents, for my dream. My motivation to study has never been so strong.On another day, I was studying in my dorm, when a classmate told me that my father was waiting for me downstairs. I ran downstairs anxiously, worried that something had happened at home, as my father had never come to see me at
21、 school before. But he handed me a parcel, and stammered, “Hold this.good for study, eh.Everything is fine at home.Dont call us too much, if not necessary.“ After asking me about my study and my health, he left.I sat down and unwrapped the parcel. I was stunned to find a brand new Walkman inside. It
22、 was neatly packed, the price tag still attached. Suddenly I broke down in tears.29. From paragraph 5 we can infer the character of the writer is _ .A. clever B. practical C. hardworking D. disappointed30. Which of the following facts touched the writer most?A. Her brother wanted to own a Walkman to
23、o.B. Her father refused to buy a Walkman.C. Her father bought her a Walkman at last.D. Her mother bought her a new Walkman with her own money.31. It can be inferred from the passage that_.A. The writer would share the Walkmans with her brother.B. the writer must make good use of the Walkman.C. the w
24、riter was sure to work harder at her lessons to satisfy her parents.D. the writer didnt like a Walkman any more from then on.DApples are the second most valuable fruit crop in the United States, after oranges. Autumn is a time when fresh apples are everywhere. They are not native to the country. Res
25、earch shows that apples came from Central Asia. But they are believed to have been grown in America since the early 1600s.Washington State produces the countrys biggest apple crop. New York and Michigan are also big producers. Among nations, China is the biggest grower followed by the United States
26、and Turkey. This year, American growers expect to harvest nearly four thousand five hundred million kilograms of apples. That is a little less than last years record harvest.Apples are a member of the rose family. Apples come in red, green and yellow colors. About two thousand five hundred kinds gro
27、w in the United States. Three times that number are grown around the world. In the United States, three fourths of apples are eaten fresh. Some are made into sweet foods like apple pie. The rest are processed to make products such as apple juice, apple cider, apple sauce(酱汁) and vinegar.A popular sa
28、ying goes: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.“ Apples are a healthy food. For one thing, they are high in fiber, mainly in the skin.John Chapman was born in Massachusetts in 1774,who was an early American hero. He grew apple trees on land he owned in Ohio and Indiana. He traveled with settlers a
29、s they moved West. He supplied them with apple seeds and young trees and, it is said, religion. Later, he was known to almost everyone as Johnny Appleseed.32. Which state in America produces the most apples?A. Indiana B. Washington C. Michigan. D. New York.33. We know from the passage that _ .A. the
30、re are nearly 6,000 kinds of apples in the worldB. apples spread to other parts of the world from TurkeyC. China grows more apples than any other country D. Johnny Appleseed became famous as a churchman34. The fifth paragraph is mainly about _ .A. the eating habits of AmericansB. the popularity of A
31、merican foodsC. the use Americans make of applesD. the major steps in processing apples35. The saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” really means _ .A. apples are a necessary part of peoples dietsB. apples usually are most doctors favorite fruitC. apples are very effective in fighting diseas
32、esD. apples contain a lot of nutrition in them 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。Traveling TipsWhether youre taking a quick trip with your family or studying abroad for several months, its easier to get sick when youre in a new place because your body hasnt had a c
33、hance to adjust to the food, water, and air in a new environment. 36 Here are some tips on keeping your travel experiences as healthy as possible.1. Keep healthy.The stress and excitement of travel can make you more likely to get sick, but if you follow a few simple tips, youre more likely to stay h
34、ealthy throughout your trip. Contact your doctor or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a list of necessary vaccinations (疫苗接种). 37 Therefore, the first thing you should do if youre heading overseas is to find out what kinds of vaccinations youll need in advance.2. 38 So what fo
35、ods are safe to eat? Any foods that have been boiled are generally safe. Avoid eating uncooked or undercooked meat. Stay away from foods that require a lot of handling before serving.What about drinks while traveling? Many experts suggest you drink only bottled water when traveling. If you need to u
36、se tap water, you should boil it or purify it first. 39 3. Basic safety.Its easy to let your guard down when you travel. After all, youre more relaxed and there are so many new sights to focus on. In addition to paying attention to your personal safety, youll need to reset your thinking when it come
37、s to traffic safety, too. 40 In some countries, people drive on the opposite side of the road and youll need to be aware of this before you cross the street.A. Different countries have different requirement.B. Safe foods and drinks.C. Altitude sickness (高原病) is caused by a decrease in oxygen.D. Even
38、 if youre brushing your teeth, take steps to ensure the water is safe first.E. Practice these healthy tips and you can focus on the scenery not the medical emergencies.F. The rules of the road arent the same overseas as they are at home.G. Traveling can bring you in contact with things that your bod
39、y isnt used to. 第三部分 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。This is the story of two frogs. One frog was fat and the other skinny(瘦的). One day, while searching for 41 , they jumped into a vat (大桶)of milk by 42 . They couldnt get out, as the sides w
40、ere too 43 , so they were just swimming around.The fat frog said to the skinny frog, “Brother frog, theres no use 44 any longer. Were just going to 45 , so we might as well give up.“ The skinny frog replied, “Hold on brother and keep paddling. 46 will get us out.“ And they continued paddling for hou
41、rs.After a while, the fat frog said, “Brother frog, theres no use. Im becoming very 47 now. Im just going to stop paddling and drown. Its 48 and nobodys working. Were 49 . Theres no possible way out of here.“ But the thin frog said, “Keep 50 . Keep paddling. Something will happen. Keep paddling.“Ano
42、ther couple of 51 passed. The fat frog said, “I cant go on any longer. Theres no use in doing it 52 were going to drown anyway. Whats the use?“ And the fat frog 53 . He gave up. And he drowned in the milk. But the thin frog kept on paddling.Ten minutes later, the 54 frog felt something solid 55 his
43、feet. He had stirred the milk into butter and he 56 out of the vat.Everyone will 57 meet some hardship along the way to success. One of the 58 to getting through those hard moments is to keep trying. So, next time you 59 difficulties, you need to grit(咬紧) your teeth and stick to your 60 , and your e
44、fforts and perseverance will pay off.41. A. friendship B. sunlight C. food D. freedom42. A. design B. force C. purpose D. accident43. A. long B. smooth C. heavy D. flat44. A. crying B. waiting C. paddling D. working45. A. drown B. leave C. survive D. compete46. A. anybody B. somebody C. nobody D. ev
45、erybody 47. A. curious B. keen C. tired D. nervous48. A. weekday B. Monday C. Wednesday D. Sunday 49. A. away B. over C. down D. off50. A. complaining B. pulling C. trying D. diving51. A. weeks B. days C. months D. hours52. A. although B. because C. until D. unless 53. A. struggled B. watched C. lef
46、t D. stopped 54. A. thin B. dead C. fat D. injured55. A. beside B. beneath C. on D. from56. A. walked B. skipped C. swam D. looked57. A. surely B. hardly C. simply D. sadly58. A. reasons B. abilities C. keys D. excuses 59. A. pick up B. find out C. come across D. take over 60. A. influence B. charac
47、ter C. service D. faith 第四部分 英语知识运用(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Mr.Bean is an 61 (international) recognized comedy character on TV and in films. His humor is always made clear through a series of simple and funny acts that rely purely 62 body language. One of my f
48、avorite shows is that Mr.Bean has a meal in a fancy restaurant. After being 63( seat)at his table,Mr.Bean takes out a card,writes a few words on it,seals(密封) it in an envelope and places it on the table. After a moment,he looks back at the envelope but this time he looks surprised,as if he did not k
49、now 64 was there. He opens it to find a birthday card and delightedly puts it on the table for everyone to see. After that he takes all the money out of his wallet,counts it and puts it in a saucer(茶托). Then he orders a dish called “steak tartare”When the dish 65 (arrive),he is shocked to discover that “steak tartare” is