1、拉萨中学 2019 届高三英语第一次月考试卷第一卷第一部分 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。1.What does the man want to do?A.To write a check.B. To read the newspaper.C. To cook dinner.2. What does the woman sugges
2、t for breakfast?A. Getting some oranges.B. Drinking milk instead.C. Making some orange juice.3. What kind of pet does the woman want?A. A parrot B. A snake C. A goldfish4. When did Rachel go back home?A. At one oclock in the morningB. At two oclock in the morning.C. At five oclock in the morning5. W
3、hat did the man speaker have last night?A. He had a special soupB. He didnt eat too muchC. He ate as much as he could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。听完每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第六段材料，回答第 6 至 8 题。6.
4、Why does Steve look pale?A. He is badly illB. He was blamedC. He is lack of sleep7. What can we know about Steve?A. He feels stressedB. He has finished the taskC. He is pleased with his boss8. How can the woman help the man?A. Talk with himB. Take over the projectsC. See the doctor with him听第七段材料，回答
5、第 9 至 11 题。9. What is the man doing?A. Buying a single ticketB. Booking a flight by phoneC. Buying a ticket at the station10. What information does the man ask for?A. The flight numberB. The traveling timeC. The ticket price11. How will the man go back?A. By air B. By ship C. By land听第八段材料，回答第 12 至
6、14 题。12. Why does the woman want to read the paper?A. Sunday papers have a lot to readB. She in only interested in Sunday papersC. She has some free time only on Sunday13. What information is the woman going to read?A. News about womenB. News about her foodC. News about her business14. What can we l
7、earn about the mans suggestion?A. Ask the woman to bring him some coffeeB. Ask the woman to read without coffeeC. Bring some coffee to the woman听第九段材料，回答第 15 至 17 题。15. Why does Jack feel down?A. He fails in his careerB. He has broken up with JaneC. He has just divorced with his wife16. What does Ja
8、ne want to seek?A. Career B. Family C. Friendship17. What does the woman suggest?A. Going to the seaB. Starting a new lifeC. Apologizing to his wife听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A. Financial skills B. Interviewing skillsC. Benefits of studying abroad19. What sh
9、ould the job-seekers speak of in an interview?A. The unusual family background.B. The experience of studying overseasC. The entirely new system of currency20. Which of the following is mentioned?A. Learning ability B. Teamwork spiritC. Adaptive ability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
10、 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIn between running one of the worlds largest charitable agencies and acting as Microsofts technology advisor, Bill Gates manages to find time to read books, both long and short. Now Gates -who has been labeled a “greedy” readerhas released a list of
11、 his favorite books of the year. All of the books are standout reads, according to the billionaire, most of which are focused on business and economy.Here are Bills top four picks for the year (with parts of his full review of each book).Business Adventures, by John BrooksBrooks collection was publi
12、shed in 1969 and remains one of Gates favorites. He re-read it again this year, labeling it “the best business book Ive ever read”.“Shortly after we met, Warren Buffett lent me this collection of New Yorker business articles from the 1950s and 1960s. I loved them as much as he did. Brooks insights a
13、bout business have aged beautifully, and they are as true today as ever.”Capital in the Twenty-First Century, by Thomas PikettyPikettys novel hit the shelves in August 2013 and sparked much discussion concerning income inequality throughout this year. Gates also got to sit down with Piketty himself
14、after reading the non-fiction work to discuss the topic.“As I told him, although I have concerns about some of his secondary points and policy prescriptions, I agree with his most important conclusions: inequality is a growing problem and that governments should play a role in reducing it.”How Asia
15、Works, by Joe StudwellStudwells work, which was published in May this year, addresses how countries such as Japan, South Korea and China have continued to achieve high growth, and why other countries have failed to do the same.“The agriculture section of the book was particularly insightful. It prov
16、ided ample food for thought for me as well as the whole agriculture team at our foundation. And it left us thinking about whether parts of the Asian model can apply in Africa.Making the Modern World: Materials and Dematerialization, by Vaelav SmilSmils books are a constant favorite of the Microsoft
17、founderone of his books makes Gates list almost every year. Making the Modern World came out late last year and explores the global use of materials, from silicon to wood, and plastic.“If anyone tries to tell you were using fewer materials, send him this book. With his usual skepticism and his love
18、of data, Smil shows how our ability to make things with less materialssay, soda cans that need less aluminummakes them cheaper, which actually encourages more production.”1. Of the books, _ is best praised by Bill Gates.A. How Asia WorksB. Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyC. Business AdventuresD.
19、Making the Modern World: Materials and Dematerialization2. The books mentioned in the text are all about_.A. charity in the worldB. business and economyC. poverty in the worldD. Bill Gates life experience3. In How Asia Works, the author analyses _.A. why African agriculture cannot be developed fastB
20、. How they can apply Asian economic model in African countriesC. why Asia is so slow in agricultural developmentD. How some Asian countries have rapidly grown in economy【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D【解析】本文介绍了比尔 盖茨喜欢阅读的四本关于商业和经济的书。【1 题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段中 Business Adventures, by John Brooks 中 Brooks collection was pu
21、blished in 1969 and remains one of Gates favorites. He re-read it again this year, labeling it “the best business book Ive ever read”.可知，Business Adventures 是所有书中最受 Bill Gates 称赞的。故选 C。【2 题详解】推理判断题。根据第一段中 Now Gates -who has been labeled a “greedy” readerhas released a list of his favorite books of t
22、he year. All of the books are standout reads, according to the billionaire, most of which are focused on business and economy.可知，文中提到的书都是关于商业和经济的。故选 B。【3 题详解】推理判断题。根据 How Asia Works, by Joe Studwell 中 Studwells work, which was published in May this year, addresses how countries such as Japan, South
23、Korea and China have continued to achieve high growth, and why other countries have failed to do the same.可知，在 How Asia Works 中，作者分析了一些亚洲国家在经济上的快速增长。故选 D。BCrossing your legs is an extremely common habit; most people dont even notice that theyre doing it when they sit down. While you may find it comf
24、ortable to sit with one knee crossed over the other, it might be causing health problems that you are not aware of.A study published in Blood pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pressure. The reason for this is that the blood in your legs has to wor
25、k against gravity to be pumped back to your heart and that crossing one leg over the other increases resistance, making it even harder for the blood to circulate. This causes your body to increase your blood pressure to push the blood back to the heart. You wont feel any immediate effects, but repea
26、ted, drawn-out increases in blood pressure can cause long-term health issues. So, planning to sit for a long period of time? Dont keep your legs crossed.Crossing your legs at the knee can also cause pressure on the major nerve in your leg that passes just below your knee and along the outside of you
27、r leg, explains Richard Graves, a medical expert. This pressure can cause numbness and temporary paralysis（麻痹）of some of the muscles in your foot and leg, preventing you from being able to raise your anklewhat we know as that “pins and needles” sensation. While the feeling of discomfort may only las
28、t a minute or two, repeatedly crossing your leg until they feel numb can cause permanent nerve damage.So next time you sit down, try to get yourself in the habit of sitting with both of your feet on the floor. Not only will it help your posture and stability, but it will also save your health in the
29、 long run.4. According to the study, sitting with your legs crossed can _.A. affect your blood pressureB. resist gravity effectivelyC. lead to heart attacks easilyD. improve the function of legs5. What can we learn about crossing ones legs?A. It is a very bad social habit.B. It is usually practiced
30、deliberatelyC. It can do harm to peoples health.D. It can make others feel uncomfortable.6. In the third paragraph “pins and needles” probably means “_”A. slight sharp pains B. being a little nervousC. serious muscle injuries D. being highly flexible7. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To comp
31、are common habits.B. To give readers some advice.C. To evaluate effects of an experiment.D. To introduce research methods.【答案】4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B【解析】本文主要讲述了人们在现实生活中翘二郎腿的习惯是非常不好的，会引起身体的不适，同时就此给出了一些建议。【4 题详解】细节题。根据文章内容，A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs c
32、rossed can increase your blood pressure一项调查研究显示，坐着的时候翘二郎腿会使你的血压升高，结合选项，故选 A。【5 题详解】细节题。根据文章内容，While you may find it comfortable to sit with one knee crossed over the other，it might be causing health problems that you are not aware of你坐着的时候翘二郎腿肯能会觉得舒服，但是你却没有意识到它会对你的健康造成影响。结合选项，故选 B。【6 题详解】词义猜测题。根据文章内
33、容，This pressure can cause numbness and temporary paralysis （麻痹） of some of the muscles in your foot and leg，preventing you from being able to raise your ankle-what we know as that“pins and needles“sensation这种压力会使得你脚和腿的肌肉麻痹，阻止你抬起脚踝，从而引起疼痛。结合选项，故选 D。【7 题详解】主旨题。根据文章内容，主要讲述了人们在现实生活中翘二郎腿的习惯是非常不好的，会引起身体的不
34、适，同时就此给出了一些建议。结合选项，故选 C。CEvery evening Sylvie left her grandmothers house at 5:30 to bring their cow home. The old animal spent her days out in the open country eating sweet grass. When the cow heard Sylvies voice calling her, she would hide among the bushes, unwilling to go home.This evening it had
35、 taken Sylvie longer than usual to find her cow. The child hurried the cow through the dark forest, following a narrow path that led to her grandmothers home.“Hello, little girl,” a young man called out cheerfully. “Ive been hunting for birds, but Ive lost my way.” The young man explained he was a s
36、cientist, who searched for birds. “Do you put them in a cage?” Sylvie asked. “No,” he answered, “I shoot them and deal with them with special chemicals to preserve them.”“I saw a white heron（苍鹭）not far from here two days ago. Its very rare bird. Have you seen it, too?” he asked Sylvie. Sylvies heart
37、 began to beat fast. She knew that strange white bird! The young man was staring at Sylvie. “I would give 10 dollars to the person who showed me where the white heron is.”Sylvie had a plan that she would get the 10 dollars for her grandmother and make the young man happy. Her plan was to climb to th
38、e top of a tall pine tree to see where the white heron had hidden its nest.The pine tree seemed to grow taller, the higher that Sylvie climbed. Suddenly a bird with broad white wings flew past Sylvie and landed on a pine branch below her. The white heron sat on its nest in a nearby tree. Sylvie gave
39、 a long sigh. She knew the wild birds secret now. Slowly she began her dangerous trip down the ancient pine tree.About an hour later Sylvie returned. Both her grandmother and the young man stood up as she came into the kitchen. The splendid moment to speak about her secret had come. But Sylvie was s
40、ilent. She could not tell the herons secret and give its life away.8. Where would Sylvie usually meet the cow every evening?A. In the open country.B. Among the forest.C. On a narrow path.D. In the bushes9. What was the young scientists job according to his introduction?A. Collecting birdsB. Raising
41、birdsC. Observing birdsD. Protecting birds10. What had Sylvie planned to do about the white bird?A. make good friends with it.B. prevent it from being caught.C. find its nest but keep it secret.D. find it for money and the man11. What saved the white birds life at last?A. Grandmothers sympathy.B. Th
42、e white birds beauty.C. Sylvies kindness.D. The young mans generosity.【答案】8. D 9. A 10. D 11. C【解析】本文主要讲述了塞尔维每天晚上都会离开祖母家，呼唤躲在灌木丛中的牛回家，有一天她遇见了一个年轻的科学家，要帮助他寻找苍鹭，最终她发现了苍鹭的秘密，因为她的善良没有将它们的秘密说出去，拯救了苍鹭的生命。作者通过这篇文章告诉我们要与动物和谐相处，保持善良的本性。【8 题详解】推理判断题。由第一段 When the cow heard Sylvies voice calling her，she would
43、hide among the bushes，unwilling to go home可知牛是躲在灌木丛中，故选 D。【9 题详解】细节理解题。由第二段“Ive been hunting for birds，but Ive lost my way“The young man explained he was a scientist，who searched for birds可知年轻科学家的工作是收集鸟类，故选 A。【10 题详解 】细节理解题。由第四段 Sylvie had a plan that she would get the10for her grandmother and make
44、the young man happy可知她计划用这只白色的鸟和科学家换钱，故选 D。【11 题详解 】理解推断题。由第五段 She knew the wild birds secret now她知道了苍鹭的秘密，第六段 But Sylvie was silentShe could not tell the herons secret and give its life away她没说出它们的秘密可以看出是她的善良救了苍鹭的命，故选 C。DChildren often suffer pain and insecurity when their parents separate. When my
45、 ex-husband and I broke up after 10 years of marriage, our daughter was 5 years old and our son only 3. We decided to see a psychologist about the best way to explain this new situation to the children. She shared with us this special story about a land turtle and a sea turtle, which we then used to
46、 help them better comprehend.Once upon a time, a land turtle (Mommy) met a sea turtle (Daddy) close to a beautiful shore. Soon they fell deeply in love and decided to get married. For a time, they continued to live at the waters edge so that Mommy could sit on the sand and keep dry and warm, while D
47、addy sat in the shallow water to keep cool. A few years later two baby turtles arrived. They were very special indeed, and looked a little like each of their parents.But as the years went by, Daddy sea turtle started spending more and more time in the ocean as he traveled deeper and deeper to look f
48、or pearls. Mommy land turtle also started wandering up into the sands to hunt for food in the woods. Little by little, Daddy and Mommy turtle started to drift apart. Finally one day, Mommy and Daddy turtle decided they didnt want to live together any more. The little turtles continued to spend time
49、with each of their parents. They made lots of friends with all the fish, dolphins and whales in the ocean and also many friends with the rabbits, deer, and foxes in the woods. In fact they grew up to be a new kind of turtle that could live both in the ocean and on the land.Over the years, this tale of the land and sea turtle has helped my children cope and accept the fact that my marriage to their father was over. They know that we once loved each other very much and that th
