江苏盐城市时杨中学2018届高三12月月考英语

盐城市时杨中学2018届高三12月月考

英 语 试 题

第I卷（选择题, 共85分）

第一部分: 听力（共两节，满分20分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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 impressed the man about the new theater?

1. The ticket price. B. The seats. C. The sound.

2．What are the speakers going to do tonight?

1. Listen to a lecture. B. Go out for pizza. C. Work in the garden.
   3．Why has the man been staying at home?
   A. He works at home. B. He is out of work. C. He’s been sick.
   4．How many students had planned to take the exam?
   A. 50. B. 25. C. 15.
   5．What does the man think of the cheese?
   A. It is delicious. B. It smells better than it tastes. C. It has gone bad.
   第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，各小题将给出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至7题。
   6．What does the woman think is out there?
   A. A bear. B. A wolf. C. A duck.
   7．What does the man suggest the woman do?
   A. Keep awake. B. Look at Greg’s tent. C. Continue to sleep.
   听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
   8．What will Nancy do?
   A. Move to Africa. B. Teach Russian. C. Move to Russia.
   9．How will Nancy learn Russian?
   A. Study at a university. B. Take an online class. C. Talk to people.
   10．Why is the woman saving money?
   A. To help the poor. B. To visit Russia. C. To study abroad.
   听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
   11．Who is Eric?
   A. Jim’s friend. B. The woman’s classmate. C. The man’s little brother.
   12．Why was the man absent from school yesterday?
   A. He was sick. B. He wanted to escape from a test. C. He needed to pick up a friend.
   13．What will the woman do after school?
   A. Lend the man her notes. B. Go to the new movie theater. C. Prepare for a test.
   听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
   14．How long ahead of time did the woman leave home?
   A. 20 minutes. B. Half an hour. C. An hour.
   15．Where are the speakers?
   A. On the plane. B. On the bus. C. In the car.
   16．What are the speakers mainly discussing?
   A. Traffic. B. Business travel. C. Flight delay.
   17．How does the woman feel about the situation?
   A. Understanding. B. Sorry. C. Angry.
   听第10 段材料，回答第18至20题。
   18．Why is the coast guard being contacted?
   A. The ship is sinking.
   B. The ship is out of fuel.
   C. The ship is 200 miles off the coast.
   19．What will happen in ten minutes?
   A. The coast guard will arrive.
   B. The ship will stop moving.
   C. There will be another announcement.
   20．What are the passengers asked to do?
   A. Stop using the gym. B. Gather in the dining hall. C. Go on with their enjoyment.
   第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分35分)
   第一节 单项填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
   21. For our future generations, we must show respect for _______ nature, increasing _______ amount of waste we recycle.
   1. the, the B. /, an C. the, an D. /, the

22. --What do you think is the most important in every field in the world?

--There is no ________ for hard work and dedication.

A. exchange B. substitute C. exception D. alternative

1. Most people present at the meeting think poorly of the measures taken by the local government, which they think will ________ the worsening of the environment.
   1. result from B. contribute to C. refer to D. go after
2. --- I’m calling to _______ our lunch appointment. It’s tomorrow at twelve o’clock, right?
   --- Absolutely.
   1. confirm B. acknowledge C. determine D. recognize
3. How long do you think ______ the computer company brings out a new product?
   1. it will be beforeB. will it be until C. will it be whenD. it will be that
4. ---Did you hear Tom was criticized for his spelling mistakes in his English composition?
   ---Yes, but a more careful person ______ so many mistakes.
   1. wouldn’t make B. needn’t have made C. shouldn’t make D. wouldn’t have made
      27.―What time did you come back yesterday?
      ―It was 12 o'clock _____ he arrived home.
      A. before                 B. that               C. when            D. until
      28. The generous donation from China to the quake-stricken communities in Nepal has ______ the Chinese people’s unselfishness and internationalism.
      1. brought out B. brought about C. taken on D. taken out

1. --Which kind of coats should I choose?
   --Since the features of good coats are ______, choose what feels most comfortable to you.
   1. explicitB. shallow C. voluntary D. subjective
      30. Finally, he chose to withdraw from college to care for his grandma ______ the fact that she had developed cancer.
      A. in reference to B. in possession of C. in view of D. in defence of
      31. The Indonesian flag is based on a national flag __________ the 13^th century, which had nine red and white stripes.
      A. being dated back to B. dated back to C .dates back to D. dating back to
      32. It’s not how much we do but how much love we put into what we do _______ benefits our work most.
      A. who B. which C. that D. what
      33. ________, as long as I’m with nature, I don’t care.
      A. How tough the journey is B. What a tough journey it is
      C. Tough though the journey is D. Whatever tough the journey is
      34. ________ himself ________ the project, he had no time to go back home.
      1. Occupied; withB. Occupied; inC. Occupying; withD. Occupying; in
         35. —I feel terrible. I didn’t do well in the math test.
         —__________. You’re already making progress and will surely learn it well.
         1. Don’t be silly. B. Don’t take things for granted
            C. Don’t put the cart before the horseD. Don’t take it too hard
            第二节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
            Who knows the history of mother's day? England was one of the first countries to set aside a day to recognize mothers. In the eighteenth century, 36 many people worked as household servants for the 37, “Mothering Sunday” was 38 for them to return home to be with their mothers. Though this 39 stopped when the Industrial Revolution changed the working and living patterns of people, one 40 for mothers was established as a holiday in the twentieth century.
            In the United States, Mother’s Day did not become a(n) 41holiday until 1915. Its establishment was 42due to the perseverance and love of one 43 , Anna Jarvis. Anna’s mother had provided strength and support as the family 44 their home in West Virginia and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 45her father served as a minister.
            When Mrs. Jarvis died on May 5, 1905, Anna was determined to 46her. She asked a minister at the church in West Virginia to give a sermon(布道)47memory of her mother.
            On the same Sunday in Philadelphia, ministers there honored Mrs. Jarvis and all mothers with a(n) 48Mother’s Day service. Anna Jarvis began writing to congressmen, asking them to 49a day to honor mothers. In 1910, the governor of West Virginia proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day and a year later every state 50it.
            On Mother’s Day morning some American children 51the tradition of serving their mothers breakfast in bed. Other children will give their mothers 52 which they have made themselves or bought in 53 . Adults give their mothers red carnations, the official Mother’s Day flower. If their mothers54 , they may bring white carnations to their grave sites. This is the busiest day of the year for American 55. On the special day, family members do not want Mom to cook dinner!

            36.	before	B. when	C. until	D. since
            37.	poor	B. injured	C. living	D. rich
            38.	reserved	B. changed	C. protected	D. persuaded
            39.	habit	B. form	C. custom	D. plan
            40.	Monday	B. Wednesday	C. Friday	D. Sunday
            41.	ordinary	B. regular	C. official	D. common
            42.	nearly	B. largely	C. deeply	D. highly
            43.	mother	B. sister	C. daughter	D. waitress
            44.	made	B. found	C. left	D. destroyed
            45.	when	B. how	C. why	D. where
            46.	reward	B. award	C. inspire	D. honor
            47.	at	B. in	C. on	D. for
            48.	special	B. expensive	C. simple	D. easy
            49.	put off	B. set aside	C. give up	D. take on
            50.	understood	B. prevented	C. received	D. celebrated
            51.	support	B. refuse	C. follow	D. accept
            52.	letters	B. gifts	C. calls	D. toys
            53.	stores	B. churches	C. hospitals	D. schools
            54.	went ahead	B. moved on	C. stayed up	D. passed away
            55.	departments	B. offices	C. restaurants	D. markets

            第三部分: 阅读理解 (共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分)
            A
            It’s often interesting to take a look at some of the lists that arrive toward the end of the year such as top devices, best gadgets, most desirable high-tech gift and more. Apart from cell phones and tablets, and Apple and Samsung products, this year many other gadgets made it on the most wanted list from Yahoo Tech and the most searched list from Bing. com. Read on to find out what they are.
            Wireless headphone
            Portable Bluetooth headphones represent the next evolution in headphone technology. If you have a compatible smartphone with Bluetooth, the obvious benefit is that you can get rid of the wires snaking from your backpack or pocket. Many of the wireless headphones in the market also have a built-in microphone for taking calls hands-free.
            Product to buy: Beats Studio Wireless
            Features:Signature look, and powerful audio performance with intense bass and high-mid boosting, plus plenty of accessories（附件）.
            Price:1898 yuan
            Smartwatch
            The primary advantage of a smartwatch over traditional watches is that they reduce how often you have to pull your phone out of your pocket. With it, the information on your smartphone goes straight to your wrist, and you can decide first if they are worth dealing with.
            Product to buy: Pebble smartwatch
            Features:Understated design, with easy setup and instant information, and customizable watch faces, plus synes（同步）with Android or IOS.
            Price:$99 (about 612 yuan)
            Portable Bluetooth speaker
            Bluetooth speakers are steadily growing in popularity because they let you take the party anywhere. They can be paired with your music device, and they are able to withstand（经受） incidental bumps. Though small in size, Bluetooth speakers provide a steady soundtrack for even the lengthiest bacchanalia (狂欢)。
            Product to buy: Logitech UE Boom
            Features:Water and stain resistant, 360-degree sound, 15 hour battery life, with a variety of color patterns.
            Price:1499 yuan
            Fitness band
            Basically, fitness bands are smartwatches without the watch. They keep track of your exercise progress and, at the same time, allow you to monitor vitals such as your heart rate, calories burned and amount of time spent exercising. Some even monitor your sleep patterns.
            Product to buy: Fitbit Flex
            Features:Long battery life (five days), with silent vibrating alarm, and wireless syncing to smartphones.
            Price:898 yuan
            56. Which of the following words can best summarize the common feature of the above products?
            1. CheapB. AndroidC. WirelessD. Wearable

57. Which of the following statements is Not True according to the passage?

A. Tablets are on the most wanted list of high-tech products of this year

B. Beats Studio Wireless features plenty of accessories.

C. Smartwatch and Fitness band are similar products to some extent.

D. All the products can sync with Android or IOS

B

Are you competitive enough to make it in America? There is an undeniable excitement about coming to study in the US, but it’s not all excitement.

Yes, it is America; it is the land of freedom; it's the place where different cultures clash ... and live together in peace. However, you guys might agree with me. it's not easy to leave home and the security of family, friends and people who love and care about us. And doing it raises some questions:

Is it worth it? Are you equal to the challenge? You might be sitting in front of your computer watching a documentary about America, which shows you the breathtaking views of skyscrapers in New York, the beautiful warm weather in San Diego, and the huge parties along the beaches of the Sunshine State, Florida.

Just as you know, it's all true. I remember how my heart was racing the first time I visited Times Square in New York. I can't find any words in the dictionary to describe how I felt at that moment. Some day, when you get lucky and go there, you will know what I mean.

Unfortunately, TV and movies never show the other side of what students must do to survive America.

Education in the States is really different from other places. Yes, there is the traditional A, B, C, and D grading system, and you get to be on the Dean's List if you have all A's on your transcript. However, these grades don't just come from your test performances. The requirements of classes in the US are much more varied and this is the biggest adjustment that overseas students have to manage.

Some have papers that you have to write every week; others have group projects you must do with your classmates, presentations you make in the class, or research you do by yourself to prove your own idea. There comes a night when you have a couple of projects for different classes, a paper, and an exam to study for. And that night you ask yourself, “What did I get myself into？”

I'm not trying to intimidate you, but you should know what it really is like to study in the States. One thing I can promise you is that it is worth all the hard work you put in. And the more time you give to your study, the more open doors you will have by the time you finish your degree.

58. The author wrote this passage to _____.

A. promote the US education system to overseas students.

B. warn people of the dangers of living in the US.

C. help readers prepare for studying in the US.

D. make readers understand the benefits of studying in the US.

59. According to the author, America is _____.

A. a place that he could not get used to

B．a place where people from different backgrounds get on well

C. a dangerous place to live in without family or friends

D. a country where students can learn freely

60. According to the passage, which of the following is most challenging?

A. Balancing different study requirements B. Getting all A's in the tests

C. Writing papers every week D. Attending all the classes

C

With a large part of the world's population living close to the oceans, rising sea levels bring the potential for destructive (破坏性的)results. But scientists are still unable to make predictions exact enough for people to plan to handle the loss of land and the threat to coastal communities expected over this century.

“We know sea level is going to rise, but how much, and how fast, and where, we really still don’t know," said Josh Willis, a climate scientist.

The ocean isn't like water in a bathtub. It doesn’t rise all the same as more water pours in. As global warming raises sea levels, some places are expected to see higher-than-average increases, and a few places, may even see decreases.

It’s reported that over the course of this century, sea levels will rise between 8 inches and 6.6 feet around the planet. Scientists know this increase will be driven by the expansion of water as it warms—warmer water takes up more space—and the melting of ice. But the effects of warming water and melting ice on sea-level rise are expected to vary from area to area. And the melting of ice of the Antarctic and Greenland presents the largest uncertainty for the future, but air, land and water also play roles in changes to sea level. For example, sea level near the ice getting melt actually decreases, because the ground under the melting ice rises as the heavy ice disappears.

Climate change is expected to change ocean currents and the winds that help drive ocean currents. These changes will affect the distribution of heat within the oceans, and, as a result, affect changes in sea level.

Nowadays, scientists use two types of models to make predictions about the future of sea levels, but the two don’t agree. If scientists can't accurately predict sea-level increase for the coming years, the least we can do is measure what is happening today with the help of the satellite, Jason-2, but it’s reaching the end of its operational life.

61. The first paragraph implies that_______ .

A. coastal cities are easily affected by the rising sea levels

B. people living in coastal communities have to move

C. scientists have ways to handle the rising sea levels

D. the rising sea levels mainly happens near the coast

62. What does the writer mean by saying"The ocean isn’t like water in a bathtub" in the third paragraph?

A. There is too much water for us to control. B. The ocean can be easily controlled.

C The ocean isn’t equal to a bathtub in size. D. The rising sea level is hard to tell.

63. According to the text, which of the following shows the right cause and effect? ①climate change; ②ocean currents; ③the winds; ④changes in sea level; ⑤the distribution of heat

A. ①→②→③→④→⑤ B. ③→④→⑤→②→①

C. ①→③→②→⑤→④D. ①→⑤→③→②→④

64. What problems will scientists meet with in predicting future climate changes?

A. It's too difficult to measure what's happening.

B. There will probably be no satellites to help the scientists.

C. Types of models for prediction are difficult to set up.

D. There aren’t enough scientists studying the changes of sea levels.

D

After we had paid the rent of the small house for the past week, we had only $14.86 left in my hand. I stared down at these cents. We had only a small amount of food in our kitchen. I wondered how I could have gotten my eight-year-old daughter and me to the point where we were so close to homelessness. I made one or two wrong assumptions about being able to find new employment. It seemed that I was on a ladder sliding downward, with no end in sight.

Staying here were single moms trying to escape from bad marriages, alcoholics and people who just seemed to have a hard time fitting in. I fell normal, so what was I doing here? More importantly, was there something these people could teach me about surviving until I could climb out of my difficult situation? I swallowed my pride and began to knock on doors. Whether they were single parents or travelers, I was told how to donate blood to earn a bit of money and how one family worked at a local temp(临时雇员) agency that paid daily. Doing everything they recommended allowed me to keep going.

The whole time I continued to go to interview after interview in search of a regular job. I landed a job as a receptionist. I saw all the business partners as they came and went. Whenever I had an opportunity to make any kind of a positive impression, whether offering to return calls, making reservations, recommending a solution to a caller’s problem or anything else, I did so. The effort paid off. My temp-to-perm job was lengthened for another two-week period. I was moved from the reception desk to the second assistant for one of the partners. This gave me the opportunity to see even more of what went on in the firm. I offered the executive assistant help in completing her work so that we could both go home at a more reasonable time.

Even though I knew it was rare for this firm to move anyone from a temporary position to a permanent one, I decided I’d do my job as if it were already mine. I organized the file. I set up a follow-up calendar(日程表). I made sure whatever was needed for meeting was there beforehand. I figured that if I could keep working there for over four months, I might have a chance.

I had been working there for eight weeks when the executive assistant became ill and was in hospital. Since she was expected back shortly, I offered to step in and do her tasks as well as my own task. Sadly, the executive assistant never did fully recover from her sickness. After working for six of the hardest months of my life, I was permanently offered her position. It provided benefits, stability and eventually the opportunity to move into a better and closer apartment. I worked for that firm for almost five years. I eventually took over the operation of a department and was promoted to the position of manager. Who could have imagined that?

My time as a nearly homeless person had given me new compassion(同情) for people in trouble. Instead of simply evicting(驱逐) everyone who couldn’t pay, my apartment developed an awarding-winning program which allowed them to work off their rents by providing needed services, such as cleaning, gardening or painting, somewhere in our apartment buildings.

I went on to have other corporate(公司) jobs, and I now live in my house. Whenever I see a person who needs help today, I wonder what his story is. And I try to offer him at least a warm cup of coffee or something to eat. Who knows, some day it might be me again. I’d like to think that someone would help me if they could.

65. According to Paragraph 1, what happened to the author?

A. She had no money left.B. She hurt herself falling off a ladder.

C. She was suffering from unemployment. D. She couldn’t afford to pay the rent.

66. The author knocked on other people’s doors in order to _______.

A. give them some advice B. seek some recommendation

C. ask for some basic necessities of lifeD. complain about the difficulties she was going through

67. The author was promoted to second assistant ________.

A. because she was self-motivated in the company

B. because she offered the executive assistant great help

C. because of her well designed calendar

D. because of her skill in dealing with people

68. The “six of the hardest months of my life ” probably refers to the time when _______.

A. the author had an increased workload

B. the author’s daughter was suffering from an illness

C. the author was driven away from her apartment

D. the author had alcohol problems.

69. If people cannot pay the rent in the author’s apartment buildings, they ________.

A. will be forced to move outB. will have to pay a heavy fine

C. can get an allowance D. can do some work instead

70. What can we learn from the author’s experience?

A. He who laughs last laughs best.

B. Wasting time is robbing oneself.

C. The first elements of success is determination.

D. Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

第Ⅱ卷（非选择题, 共35分）

第四部分：任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

注意：每个空格只填一个单词。请将答案写在答题纸上相应题号的横线上。

Do you love traveling? If the answer is yes, then have you ever thought about why? You may maintain that traveling can help you expand your scope of knowledge, especially geographical and historical learning. It will provide more chances for you to enjoy food and try on clothes that you otherwise cannot possible have. A famous English author Francis Bacon (1561-1626) makes a point when he says that, “Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience.”

Evidence of leisure travel can be traced as far back as ancient Babylon. This year, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the 1 billionth tourist will cross an international boundary before the end of this month. That means that one in seven people on the planet traveled this year, something that would not have been possible a few decades ago. Around 20 years ago only the rich could travel.

While the US and France remain the two largest destinations for world travel, experts say much of the explosive growth in tourism has been to countries like Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and the Ivory Coast, which weren’t even on the world tourism map a decade ago. The top five destinations in the world, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, are Paris, London, New York, the Mediterranean, Turkey.

Several factors have led to the boom in world travel. The prosperity (富裕) of people in Asia is one factor. People in Asian developing countries have lifted their incomes above middle-class levels in the past few years. And a lot of them have used their new wealth to travel. In addition, travel costs have been reduced thanks to the rapid development of transportation, and competition between airlines to give customers the best prices.

第六部分：书面表达（满分25分）

阅读下面短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Volunteering can make you happier and help you live longer, according to a new study. A research paper published on Friday in the journal BMC Public Health says doing good deeds for others improves your health. Researchers from the UK's University of Exeter reviewed 40 papers on the effects of doing voluntary work on our health. They found that volunteers had lower rates of depression（消沉）, an increased sense of well-being, and a 22 percent reduction in the chances of dying within the next seven years. Australians lead the way in volunteering, with a 36 per cent of the population lending a hand.

Lead researcher Dr Suzanne Richards said:"Our study shows that volunteering is associated with improvements in mental health, but more work is needed to show whether volunteering is actually the cause." She added:"It is still unclear whether biological and cultural factors and social resources that are often associated with better health are also associated with a willingness to volunteer in the first place." In a study from the University of Michigan, researchers suggested three reasons why volunteering may be beneficial. First, it involves physical activity; second, the social connections we make help to reduce our stress; and third, it gives us a deep sense of happiness.

【写作内容】

1. 用约30个词概括上文的主要内容。
2. 用约120个词谈谈志愿者工作的重要性，内容包括如下要点：

（1）对他人的重要性；（2）对志愿者本人有何益处；（3）我们应该怎样对待志愿者工作。

参考答案

一．听力（共20分，每题1分）

1-5 BABAC 6-10 BCCAB 11-15 CBACA 16-20 CCBBC

二．单项选择（共15分，每题1分）

21—25 DBBAA 26—30 DCADC 31—35 DCCCD

三．完形填空（共20分，每题1分）

36-40 BDACD 41-45 CBCAD 46-50DBABD 51-55CBADC

四．阅读理解（共30分，每题2分）

A）56-57CDB）58-60CBAC）61-64ADCBD）65-70 CBAADC

五. 任务型阅读

71. geography 72.food(s) 73.Dating 74.decades 75.reach 76.destinations

77. explosively/quickly/rapidly/fast 78.resulting 79.richer/wealthier 80.spent

六．书面表达

One possible version:

According to the passage, doing voluntary work can make us happier and help us live longer. Researchers from the University of Michigan suggested three reasons for this point of view.

Doing voluntary work can bring help and hope for people in need. Maybe they can’t live without the support from others, especially those who are disabled and live in poor areas. Our timely help will bring them help and chances to live a better life.

When helping others, we are enriching our lives as well. First, we can change our life circles so that we get more chances to learn, which is very important for our future development. Second, when doing voluntary work with others, we are improving our ability to cooperate with different people and build up team spirit. Last but not least, doing voluntary work can make us happy and reduce our stress, which is of great benefit to our health.

Voluntary work is a bridge connecting all kinds of people together. Therefore, it makes our society a big family full of love and care. We should keep on doing and encourage more people to take part in this meaningful activity.