福建省莆田市第二十五中学2017届高三12月月考英语试卷

莆田第二十五中学2016-2017学年上学期月考试卷

高三英语

第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分30分)

第一节

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题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What is the weather possibly like?

A．Cloudy． B．Sunny． C．Foggy．

2．What does the man mean?

A．The price is the lowest． B．The price is the highest．

C．The price could go down a little．

3．How many people were killed in traffic accidents in the city last year?

A．20． B．27． C．37．

4．Why does the man refuse to look at the woman’s dress?

A．He doesn’t want to． B．He’s not interested． C．He’s too busy．

5．What do we learn about the houses in the city centre areas of America?

A．Very large． B．Land cost is not high． C．Small

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、7题。

6．How did the man travel?

A．By sea． B．By air． C·By car·

7．What is the weather like in Sydney then?

A．Warm． B．Cold． C．Snowy

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8．How often does the man talk to his great grandmother?

A．Every morning． B．Every week． C．Every Sunday·

9．How does the man’s great grandmother feel a storm is coming?

A．In her bones． B．In her legs． C．In her head．

10．What will the man probable do in the future?

A．Call his great grandmother more often．

B．Watch the weather．forecaster with his great grandmother．

C．Believe his great grandmother’s prediction about the weather·

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A.On the man’s way to hospital．B.At a hospital．

C.At the doctor’s home．

I 2．What happened to the man last Sunday?

A．He was soaked a11 over in a heavy rain．

B．He was soaked all over in a rain bath．

C．He Was caught by police in a heavy rain．

13．What can we infer from the conversation?

A．The man is so weak that he catches a cold easily．

B．The weather is so changeable during the last few days．

C．The woman finds it difficult to catch a cold herself

听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14．What size did the woman want?

A．A size 28． B．A size 38． C．A size 48．

15．What color sweater did the woman buy in the end?

A．A gray sweater． B．A green sweater． C．A black sweater．

16．What do you think of the woman?

A．She was rude．B．She was clever． C．She was forgetful．

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17．What had caused the airport to be disordered?

A．Too much business．B．Fog remaining a week．C．No business and no passengers．

1 8．How many flights had been cancelled since Monday morning?

A．Scores of flights．B．Two flights．C．A dozen flights．

19．What may be the cause of the fog?

A．Too many passengers at the airport．B．Hundreds of travel plans．

C．Much moist air and lack of wind．

20．What can you infer from the conversation?

A．The airport met an unusual fog．B．Fog landed over the airport as usual．

C．All the passengers will go away in 3 days．

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)

A

Finding time to enjoy life is becoming harder and harder. As the average workweek lengthens, leisure time drops. Yet some of the world’s busiest people are able to develop rewarding careers and also make time for family and leisure activities. Here is their best advice, plus that of time-management experts:

1. Use your peak hours wisely.
   People tend to be most alert in late morning and midevening. Afternoon brings an increase in sleepiness. Use your high-efficiency hours to handle difficult jobs or engage in creative thinking. For low-efficiency times, concentrate on cleaning up or sorting your mail. By adapting to your mental condition, you can accomplish more in less time.
   2. Make a plan.
   Just 20 minutes of organizing can save an hour of extra effort remembering what must be done. “Don’t try to carry your life around in your head,” says Lucy Hedrick, author of Five Days to an Organized Life. “Write things down so you can free your brain for more inventive pursuit (追求).”
   3. Discourage drop-ins.
   The person who welcomes every visitor will get plenty of conversation but won’t accomplish much.
   The trick is to develop harmless ways to protect yourself from minute-stealing interruptions. David E. Levy, a public-relations consultant (顾问), uses an alternative to the open-door policy by keeping his door half open. The message is clear: he really doesn’t want you to come in, but you can if it is important.
   4. Tame (驯服) the telephone.
   Few devices save more minutes—or waste so many more—than the telephone. Signal the end of your conversation with a phrase such as “Before we hang up…” You can save even more time by not taking every incoming call.
   Keep a record of when people you call regularly are least busy and call them at those times. Even better, make appointments to call important contacts.
   To help us gain an extra hour every day, a clockmaker in Dallas has created a timer measuring each minute at 57.6 seconds. The 2.5 seconds borrowed from each minute add up to an extra 60 minutes at the end of each day.
   21. According to Lucy Hedrick, you should ________.
   1. carry out your plans when you are free
   2. enjoy your life whenever you can
   3. forget everything annoying when taking a walk
   4. stop occupying your mind with lots of things

22. Why does David E. Levy keep his door half open?

1. To keep unimportant visitors from dropping in.
2. To show drop-ins are not welcomed at all
3. To tell drop-ins to come if they want.
4. To indicate he is expecting a visitor.

23. Who works most efficiently according to the passage?

1. An editor who is trying to produce a title for his article in the afternoon.
2. A manager who is designing selling plans with his office door open.
3. A student in class without taking any incoming calls.
4. A visitor to a mayor without making an appointment.

B

Elizabeth Freeman was born about 1742 to African American parents who were slaves. At the age of six months she was acquired, along with her sister, by John Ashley, a wealthy Massachusetts slaveholders. She became known as “Mumbet” or “Mum Bett.” 
For nearly 30 years Mumbet served the Ashley family. One day, Ashley’s wife tried to strike Mumbet’s sister with a spade. Mumbet protected her sister and took the blow instead. Furious, she left the house and refused to come back. When the Ashleys tried to make her return, Mumbet consulted a lawyer, Theodore Sedgewick. With his help, Mumbet sued(起诉) for her freedom. 
While serving the Ashleys, Mumbet had listened to many discussions of the new Massachusetts constitution. If the constitution said that all people were free and equal, then she thought it should apply to her. Eventually, Mumbet won her freedom---- the first slave in Massachusetts to do so under the new constitution.
Strangely enough, after the trial, the Ashleys asked Mumbet to come back and work for them as a paid employee. She declined and instead went to work for Segdewick. Mumbet died in 1829, but her legacy lived on in her many descendants(后裔). One of her great-grandchildren was W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the founder of the NAACP, and an important writer and spokesperson for African American civil rights. 
Mumbet’s tombstone still stands in the Massachusetts cemetery where she was buried. It reads, in part: “She was born a slave and remained a slave and remained a slave for nearly thirty years. She could neither read nor write, yet in her own sphere she had no superior or equal.”  
24. Why did Mumbet run away from the Ashleys? 
A. She found an employer   B. She wanted to be a lawyer 
C. She was hit and got angry    D. She had to take care of her sister 
25. What did Mumbet learn from discussions about the new constitution? 
A. She should always obey her owners’ orders 
B. She should be as free and equal as whites 
C. How to be a good servant       D. How to apply for a job 
26. What did Mumbet do after the trial? 
A. She chose to work for a lawyer   B. She found the NAACP 
C. She continued to serve the Ashleys   
D. She went to live with her grandchildren 
27. What is the passage mainly about? 
A. A story of a famous writer and spokesperson 
B. The friendship between a lawyer and a slave 
C. The life of a brave African American woman 
D. A trial that shocked the whole world 

C

An 18-year-old girl Anna Meier from Austria is taking her parents to court for posting over 500 photos of her on Facebook since 2009，without her permission．

Anna has apparently become fed up with her parents' refusal to take down the embarrassing photos of her at an early age，and is now seeking justice in court．She told the magazine that evil though she was 11 years old when her parents started sharing her photos with several hundreds of Facebook friends，they went as far as to post pictures of her as a baby，without ever asking if it was alright with her．“They knew no shame and no limit—and didn’t care whether it was a picture of me sitting on the toilet or lying naked in my bed—every stage was photographed and then made public，”the girl said．

The girl added that she was only able to see the photos posted on Facebook by her parents when she was 14，after setting up her own account on it．Again and again，Anna asked her parents to remove the photos of her immediately，but they refused．Angry and upset，she felt that she had no other way but to take them to court，which she did as soon as she turned 18，this year．“I'm tired of not being taken seriously by my parents，”she said．

Anna’s lawyer claims they have a good chance of winning the case in court，if it can be proven that the images have violated her rights to a personal life．But，based on similar cases and according to Austrian privacy laws，if the parents lose，they may be forced to pay their daughter a fine of € 3,000 to €10，000．

But Anna's parents，however，see nothing wrong with posting baby photos of her．“I consider it my right to publish these photos，”her father said.“We have posted no more photos of our daughter since she stopped allowing us to photograph her．We also have baby photos of her that can only be seen by a limited group of 700 Facebook friends．”

It’s reported that Anna has moved out of her parents’ home and is living with some girl Mends in a rented apartment．

$来&源：28．Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．Anna started to ask her parents to remove 500 photos at 11．

B．Around 700 of her parents’ Facebook friends shared the pictures．

C．Alma’s parents felt shameless for what they had done on Facebook．

D．Anna’s parents started to post her pictures on Facebook when she was 14．

29．What made Anna decide to take her parents to court?

A．The pictures of her sitting on the toilet．

B．Her parents' attitude towards her request．

C．The hate for her parents since early childhood．

D．The comments—of her parents' Facebook friends．

30．If Anna's parents lose in the case，they will have to pay a fine of at least______．

A．€ 3000 B．€ 4000 C．€ 8000 D．€ 1 0000

31．What can we infer from the passage?

A．The girl will surely win the case in court．

B．The girl and her parents have made peace．

C．The girl has a tense relationship with her parents．

D．The author supports the girl accusing her parents．

D

A team of researchers from Oxford University in Britain had demonstrated a self-driving car that is obviously different from such cars being tested by Audi, Ford, etc. It’s much cheaper because it’s based on off-the-shelf (现成的) technology wired and controlled by an ordinary iPad. Instead of using GPS to understand where it is and where it needs to go, the car learns routes when a person is driving, and then asks after it’s got it down，if the driver would like the computer to take over.

It’s a radical(激进的) idea, and one that deserves attention, because as time passes it’s becoming clear that people believe computers would be better drivers. It had been proven that computers are able to react more quickly to driving conditions, make smarter decisions, don’t take risks, and don’t make mistakes in focusing. They don’t drink, which means accidents due to drunk driving could be reduced dramatically if the computer could take over when someone needs to get home from the bar. And the team says drivers don’t need their cars to know everything about every road, condition or possible danger. Instead, they just need to know how to get from one point to another, and to do a good job of it when asked.

To that end, the researchers have added cameras, lasers and of course, a central computer to process information and a simple interface (接口), which for now means a regular iPad. In practice, they would learn how to get to and from places that the driver frequents, such as their work place of grocery store. Once it has it down, the computer asks the driver if they’d like a rest, if so, they simply tap the iPad, and the car takes over.

It’s very neat and simple, and doesn’t require nearly the same degree of gadgetry (小机件) as those being tested by other car companies. The researchers say people might be able to get the total price of the system below a hundred dollars. And of course, the iPad can be lifted out and carried away for other purposes when not being used as a driver assist.

$来&源：32 How are the cars tested by Oxford University different from others?

1. They depend on GPS to understand the location.
2. They depend on the technology available at a low cost
3. They should develop a good relationship with their owners
4. They should remember the places that their owners frequently go.

33 Computers are believed to be better drivers mainly because ____________.

1. they seldom make mistakes in focusing
2. they get more skillful in avoiding dangers
3. they can react more quickly and make better decisions
4. they are more familiar with every road they go

资*源%库34. We can infer from the text that the iPad _______________.

    A. acts as a interface for drivers to connect with gadgetry inside

    B. has replaced cameras, lasers, and a central computer

    C. will become a new hit since it is used in a self-driving car

   D. cannot be removed when it is not used

35. What is the author’s tone of writing this text?

A. Serious. B. Persuasive. C. Objective. D. Subjective.

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。

Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.

● Recite and repeat in conversation. When you hear a person’s name, repeat it._36_ You 

could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.

● Ask the other person to recite and repeat. _37_ After you’ve been introduced to 

someone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.

● _38_ Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people 

relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say, “I’m working to remember names 

better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?”

● Use associations. _39_  For example, you could make a mental note: “ Vicki Cheng— tall, black hair.” To reinforce (强迫) your associations, write them on a small card

 as soon as possible.

● Limit the number of new names you learn at one time. When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. _40_ Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.

1. Admit you don’t know.
2. Recite and repeat names.
3. Free yourself from remembering everyone.
4. You can let other people help you remember their names.
5. If you can’t remember someone’s name, you may tell him the truth.
6. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips.
7. Link each person you meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual.

第三部分　英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节　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。

Everyone has stories about facing adversity in his lives. The 41 is what we did to overcome it.

We used to have a glass studio near our home. Several years ago we 42 an awful winter; we had much snow and ice. The 43 of the ice and snow collapsed the roof of our studio, taking with it one of the sources of our income. Before it collapsed, we got on the roof and tried to 44 the snow and ice, but when the thickness of ice was 5 feet and the temperature was minus 20 ℃, it was pretty 45 to do.

We had a friend helping us try and 46 the roof by bracing(支撑) . Finally, there was 47 that could be done. The roof 48. We had moved a lot of our goods and tools from the studio but we 49 a lot also: glass, stoves, workbenches, to 50 only a few of the items. It was a(n) 51experience.

Here we were in the middle of 52with our studio collapsed. We couldn’t work as we had 53all the material we were not using in a building. We could have done one of two things. First, we could simply no longer 54 our glass business. And this was certainly a thought that crossed our 55. Second, we could find a way to get our studio 56 up and running.

We picked option 2. We had a large 57 that we were not using. 58 we renovated(翻新) the barn, redesigned our working area and today we have a nicer studio than we have 59 had. If the adversity we faced had not happened, we probably would still be working in the old studio—a studio that was 60.

第二节 （共10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或括号内单词的正确形式。

What defines a healthy city? Is it a place with a lot of open spaces 61people can exercise and enjoy the fresh air? A place with little or no pollution? A place in which people can 62 (free) socialize and express their ideas? Perhaps, it’s all that plus more. Other considerations are the availability of health and fitness facilities, an excellent healthcare program and sincere efforts by 63 local government to actively promote health and wellness among its citizens. Of all the cities in the world, one of the top six 64 (healthy) cities is Copenhagen, Denmark.

Copenhageners love to walk. Foot traffic accounts 65 80% of all traffic in the Copenhagen city center. Those who prefer can also bike. It is estimated that more than a third of all work trips in Copenhagen 66 (carry) out on a bike. As for the climate here, the city does not have the blessing of pleasant weather all year round. 67 everything starts to freeze, it turns several city squares into huge skating fields. The frozen parts of the city also make 68 easier for residents to skate around. The city also has museums and art galleries for the kids and 69 (grown-up). It has the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Art and the Royal Library housed in a rather grand building 70 (call) the Black Diamond.

莆田第二十五中学2016-2017学年上学期月考答题卷

高三英语

1. 62.63.64.65.
   66.67.68.69.70.
   第三部分写作（共两节；满分35分）
   第一节短文改错（共10 小题；每小题1 分，满分10 分）
   假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中
   共有10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
   增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号( )，并在其下面写出该加的词。
   删除：把多余的词用()划掉。
   修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
   注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10 处，多者（从第11 处起）不计分。
   One Monday afternoon, we were playing basketball on the playground while I suddenly slipped and fell over. On seeing that, all my classmates rushed to me. Under the help of several other students, Li Xiang, one of my best friends put me on his back and head for the clinic immediately. It turned out that my right ankle got injured but I had to be sent to hospital. He did not leave until an ambulance was arrived. The following day, he came to see me. To my greatly relief, he brought textbooks with them and helped me with my lessons. It was a great pleasure have such a devoting friend.
   第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
   假设你叫李华，你的一个朋友John刚从美国归来，邀请你参加本周日在他家举办的朋友聚会，但你不能参加，请你根据以下要点给他写一封电子邮件:
   1. 表达想参加的意愿;
      2. 忙于准备高考;
3. 由于感冒,身体不适;
4. 表示歉意并另约时间。

注意：可适当添加细节以使行文连贯；词数100字左右。

Dear John,

一 听力 CABCC BABAC AABBA CBACA

二 阅读理解 DAC CBAC BBAC BCAC FDAGC

三 完形: 41-45 CBDCA 46-50 BBDBA 51-55 CDBAC 56-60 BADDB

四 短文填空

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66. are carried 67. When /As 68.it69. grown-ups70. called

五 短文改错One Monday afternoon, we were playing basketball on the playground while I suddenly slipped and fell over. On seeing that, all my classmates rushed to me. Under the help of several other students, Li Xiang, one of my best friendput me on his back and headfor the clinic immediately. It turned out that my right ankle got injured but I had to be sent to hospital. He did not leave until an ambulance was arrived. The following day, he came to see me. To mygreatlyrelief, he brought textbooks withthemand helped me with my lessons. It was a great pleasure have such a devotingfriend.

六 书面表达Dear John,

I’m extremely sorry to tell you that I am unable to go to your party this Sunday. It is very kind of you to invite me to your house and I really look forward to going to your party and sharing your happy experiences abroad. Much to my regret, I will be absent from your party owing to the fact that the College Entrance Exam is just around the corner, for which I am now really busy preparing.

What’s worse, I have caught a bad cold lately and I’d rather I stayed at home instead of going anywhere.

Anyway, we will have many more chances to get together. Would it be convenient for you if we make it after the exam?

I’m truly sorry. I hope you will forgive me and accept my sincere apologies. I look forward to your reply!

Best wishes,

Yours,

Li Hua