1、- 1 -高考高三英语 12 月月考试题 07I.语言知识及应用（共两节, 满分 45 分）第一节：完形填空（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 115 各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。An English padre（神父） wanted to become a member of a certain club in AfricaIn order to become a member, each person had to 1 at least one lionThe padre had never s
2、hot an animal for his lifeSo, armed with a rifle and led by a young African boy, the padre set out one evening for a pool in the jungle where he was told a lion came each evening to 2 He waited patiently for a few 3 until shortly before midnight when he heard a rustling noiseSure enough a few feet a
3、way the head of the lion appeared above a bush that separated the padre and the poolHe aimed and firedThe head of the lion 4 fell behind the bush but a moment later 5 So the padre aimed and 6 againThe head of the lion fell behind the bush and once more reappearedThe padre fired again: the same 7 He
4、remained calm because he 8 he had brought sixteen bullets with himAfter his fourth try, his aim seemed to become more and more 9 : in fact, after his 10 try the African boy had to 11 him: “This is your last chanceIf you 12 this time, we are in trouble ” The padre then realized how 13 the situation w
5、as, so he took a deep breath, aimed very carefully and firedThey waited for a moment, and then slowly 14 up to twenty: the head of the lion did not reappearThe padre was certain that at last he had shot his lionThey 15 forward together to the spot behind the bushAnd what do you think they found? Six
6、teen lions!1 Ashoot Bkill Ccatch Dhurt2 Aeat Bwalk Cdrink Dhunt3 Aminutes Bseconds Cdays Dhours4 Afast Bimmediately Conce Ddirectly5 Aturned Breappeared Creturned Dmoved6 Akilled Bjumped Cfired Dtied7 Aresult Bsituation Canswer Dproblem8 Aacknowledged Bunderstood Cbelieved Dknew9 Ainaccurate Bunnece
7、ssary Cimpossible Dindirect10 Alast Bfifteenth Csixteenth Dmany11 Atell Bfrighten Cwarn Dremain12Afell Bshot Cfired Dmissed13Adifficult Bserious Cexciting Dmad14Acounted Bwaited Cadded Dnamed15Adrove Brushed Cwandered Dclimbed第二节: 语法填空（共 10 小题； 每小题 15 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的
8、词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卡标号为 16-25 的相应位置上。- 2 -There was once a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The king looked at all the pictures. But there were only two he 16 (real)liked, and he had to choose between them. One picture was o
9、f a calm lake 17 a perfect mirror for peaceful towering mountains all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought 18 was a perfect picture of peace. 19 other picture had mountains, too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky, from whi
10、ch rain fell and in which lightning played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall. This did not look peaceful 20 all. But when the king looked closely, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush 21 (grow)in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird 22 (build) her nest. There, i
11、n the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nestin perfect peace. Which picture do you think won the prize? The king chose the second picture. “ 23 ,” explained the king, “peace does not mean to be in a place 24 there is no noise, trouble, 25 hard work. Peace means to be in th
12、e midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace.”II阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）第一节: 阅读理解 （共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ALast Friday, at least 5 people were killed by lightning in Nepal.Lightning strikes are the second most co
13、mmon cause of deaths during natural disasters in the US. The first is floods. Around 400 people nationwide are struck by lightning each year, and of those, 70 people die. That is, more people are killed by lightning than by tornadoes and hurricanes.Because lightning kills only one or two people at a
14、 time, its danger does not receive as much attention as other disasters.“If you hear the thunder, you are in danger from lightning,“ said Rocky Lopes, a disaster educator at the American Red Cross.“Thunder means that lightning is close enough to hit you at any time, so you should move indoors immedi
15、ately and stay there until the storm has ended. The most important thing to remember is to seek shelter, “ Lopes said.Summer is the peak time for lightning storms, so when lightning strikes across the sky, remember these safety tips: Stop working, fishing, swimming or playing in open fields. Do not
16、stand under a tree. Get off bicycle and motorcycles. Crouch down (蹲下) if there is no shelter.- 3 - Avoid open spaces, wire fences, metal objects and electrical objects such as hair driers. 26. In the US, _ is the most common cause of deaths during natural disasters.A. lightning B. tornadoes C. hurri
17、canes D. floods27. Of the people who are struck by lightning every year in the US, about _ people are lucky enough to survive.A. 400 B. 70 C. 330 D. 528. If you hear the thunder, the most important thing you should do is to _.A. stand still in the open spaces B. find shelter to hide inC. stand under
18、 the tree D. stop working in the fields29. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Floods are the most common cause of deaths in the US.B. Less than 70 people are killed by tornadoes and hurricanes each year in the US.C. People dont pay as much attention to the danger of hurricanes as that of floods.D
19、. If you hear the thunder, you should move indoors right away.30. Which of the following is the best title?A. The Danger of Lightning B. Some Safety Tips against FloodsC. How Lightning Happens D. 5 People Killed by Lightning in NepalBEvery American family has its own traditions on Thanksgiving Day,
20、and mine is no difference. Once the national holiday arrives, my mom rises early to make the meal. She puts a turkey in the oven, chops carrots and bakes pies. Im sorry to say that the men in the familymy dad, my younger brother and myselfrarely pitch in to help. Our job is to wash the mountain of d
21、irty dishes after the meal is over.Around 2 p.m. every Thanksgiving Day, family members seat themselves around the kitchen table. Plates of turkey, vegetables, salad, rolls and pies cover it. At this point, we can hardly keep ourselves from drooling (流口水) all over our fancy clothes, but its not yet
22、time to eat.First, we must bow our heads, close our eyes and say a prayer of thanks aloud to God for giving us everything we have. Under normal circumstances, I would have no problem making a list of things I am thankful for. I grew up in a loving family. My parents, who arent wealthy, took out loan
23、s to help me pay for university.But, the funny thing is, every time I sit down for Thanksgiving dinner and try to say a prayer of thanks, my mind usually goes blank. I think it has something to do with my growling (咕咕叫) stomach and all of that food sitting - 4 -right there under my nose.Eventually,
24、though, we all finish our short prayers and dig in. To be sure, the day includes other highlightsvisiting with family and watching football. But usually around 6 p.m. we are all ourselves stuffed like turkeys and thankful to have a nice warm bed to sleep in.31The purpose of the text is to _.Atell wh
25、at the family do for Thanksgiving DayBtell how the family spends Thanksgiving DayCintroduce foods served on Thanksgiving DayDintroduce the American Thanksgiving Day32On Thanksgiving Day the authors family do the following except _.Awatching a movieBmaking visitsChaving a big mealDwatching football33
26、Why does the authors mind usually “go blank” when saying a prayer of thanks?AHe is too thankful to say a wordBHis mind is on the food before himCHe feels too excited to speakDHe is shy to speak in public34The underlined phrase “dig in” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “_”.Achat with ot
27、hers Bmake a holeCmix things up Dstart eating35What can we conclude from the text?AOn Thanksgiving Day, men do nothing but eat.BThe author is a middle school student.CThe authors family is not rich, but its a loving one.DThanksgiving Day falls on Thursday of December.CAs a young girl growing up in t
28、he 1930s, I always wanted to fly a plane, but back then it was almost unheard of for a woman to do that. I got a taste of that dream in 2001. When my husband arranged for me to ride in a hot air balloon for my birthday. But the experience turned out to be very dull. Around that time, I told my husba
29、nd that they were having an essay competition and the topic was experience of a lifetime that you wanted to have, I decided to write about my dream. In the essay, I wrote about my desire to skydive, stating George Bush Sr. did it at age 80. Why not me? I was just 84 and in pretty good health. A year
30、 went by and I heard nothing. But then at a community party in late April 2009, they announced that I was one of the winners. I just couldnt believe it. Inspired by this, I decided to realize my dream, even though some of my family members and my doctor were against it.- 5 -On June 11, 2009, nearly
31、40 of my family and friends gathered in the area close to where I would land while I headed up in the airplane. My instructor, Jay, guided me through the experience. The plane was the noisiest one I had even been in, but I wasnt frightened - I was really just looking forward to the experience. When
32、we reached 13,000 feet, Jay instructed me to throw myself out of the plane. When we first hit the air, the wind was so strong that I could hardly breathe. For a second I thought, “What have I gotten myself into?“ But then everything got calmer. We were in a free fall for about a minute before jay op
33、ened the parachute (降落伞), then we just floated downward for about five minutes. Being up in the clouds and looking at the view below was unlike anything I have ever felt - much better than the hot air balloon. I was just enjoying it.Skydiving was really one of the greatest experiences of my life. I
34、hope other people will look at me and realize that you dont stop living just because you are 84 years old. If there is something you want to experience, look into it. If its something that is possible, make it happen.36What happened to the auther in 2001?AShe flew an airplaneBShe entered a competiti
35、onCShe went on a hot air balloon rideDShe moved into a retirement community37The author mentioned George Bush Srin her essay to Amake her argument persuasive Bshow her admiration for himCcompare their health conditonDbuild up her own reputation38How did the author feel immediately after she jumped o
36、ut of the plane?AExcited BRegretful CNervous DScared 39What did the author enjoy most when she was skyping?AThe beautiful clouds BThe wonderful viewCThe company of Jay DThe one-minute free fall40What is the best title of the passage?AImpossible is nothing. BA dream made come true.CAn unforgettable s
37、kydiving. DI Went Skydiving at 84!DWhen first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob（烤肉串）hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything lessOwned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmospher
38、e that many restaurants lackThe space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charmingLying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers, especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern - 6 -coo
39、kingA common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plate piled with foodThe variety of food at the
40、 restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly largeMost of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as wellThe food especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and s
41、erved straight off the grill （烤肉架） The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meatOne delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with either rice or breadAnother great kabob is the
42、 Chelo Kabob, a kabob consisting of grilled beefAlthough the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is deliciousIt is a place that should not be overlooked41When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it _Ais splendidly decorated Bhas pleasant smells of kabobsCis crowded with din
43、ing tables Dlooks like a common restaurant42What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant?AWatching news events on TV BDrinking a kind of black coffeeCReading local English newspapers DDiscussing world topics in low voices43The food of the restaurant _Ais served in small amount
44、s Bis rather expensiveCis rich in variety Dis very healthy44What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of?ARice BChicken CBread DBeef45It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant _Aoccupies a large space Bowns a favorable locationCis popular for its special food Dhas a quiet environment i
45、nside第二节: 信息匹配（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）英语课外阅读兴趣小组成员 Harry, Tony, Jesse, Collins 和 Jack 想从 China Daily 网站上了解他们感兴趣的内容。A FIFA agrees on heavy punishments to stamp out racism.ZURICH: Soccers world governing body F1FA agreed on Thursday to punish acts - 7 -of racism with heavy punishments including taking
46、 away points and disqualification from competitions.B. England face uphill task in third testMUMBAI: England will fight against all the probabilities to prevent a second straight series defeat when they face India in the third and final test starting on Saturday.C. Disease-free chickens hit the mark
47、etGUANGZHOU: The first group of 200,000 live, quality-assured chickens, which all wear colored plastic rings around their feet, hit Guangzhous markets on Friday, at a time when the threat of bird flu has kept chickens off many menus.D. Football bosses deny Schweinsteiger betting reportBERLIN: German
48、 football chiefs on Thursday made a strong statement of the wrong saying that a newspaper says that Bayern Munich star Bastian Schweinsteiger was the international footballer involved in a betting.E. Zhangs to lead Chinese team at the worldsFigure skaters Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao. whose heroic silver was a high point of last months Turin Winter Olympics, are ready to make China into pairs more noticeable at the world championships next week in Calgary.F. Ministry looks to
