福建省晉江市平山中學(xué)2019屆高三英語上學(xué)期第一次月考試題

1、福建省晉江市平山中學(xué) 2019 屆高三上學(xué)期第一次月考英語試題第一局部聽力共兩節(jié) ,總分值 30 分 第一節(jié)共 5 小題；每題 1.5 分 ,總分值 7.5 分聽下面 5 段對話 ,每段對話后有一個小題。從題中所給的 A、B、C 三個選項(xiàng) 中選出最正確選項(xiàng) ,并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對話后 ,你都有 10 秒鐘的 時間來答復(fù)有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1.Where are the speakers?AAt home.BIn a restaurant.CIn the street.2.How many members are probably there in the ma

2、ns group?A 6.B12.C18.3.What kind of pet does the woman want?A. A parrotB. A snake C. A goldfish4.What was the weather like 30 minutes ago?A. Sunny.B. Snowy.C. Rainy.5. What are the speakers' opinions about the painting?A. It's simple.B. It's colorful.C. It's complex. 第二節(jié)共 15 小題；每題 1.

3、5 分 ,總分值 22.5 分聽下面 5 段對話或獨(dú)白。每段對話或獨(dú)白后有幾個小題 ,從題中所給的 A、 B、C 三個選項(xiàng)中選出最正確選項(xiàng) ,并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽每段對話或獨(dú)白前 , 你將有時間閱讀各個小題 ,每題 5 秒鐘；聽完后 ,各小題將給出 5 秒鐘的作答 時間。每段對話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽第 6 段材料 ,答復(fù)第 6、7 題。6. What do we know about the woman?A. She is too busy.B. She is poor at cooking. C. She likes eating noodles.7. What does the man a

4、sk the woman to buy at last?A. Noodles.B. Some fish.C. Some fruit. 聽第 7 段材料 ,答復(fù)第 8、9 題。8Why did Bill lose his job?AHe made a big mistake.BHe didnt work hard.CHis boss didnt like him.9What can we learn about Bill from the conversation?AHe has one kid now.BHe didnt get on well with others. CHe is prob

5、ably a salesman.聽第 8 段材料,答復(fù)第 10 至 12 題。10. Which subject is difficult for the woman?A. Math.B. History.C. Chemistry.11. When can the woman have tutoring?A. On Tuesdays.B. On Thursdays.C. On Fridays.12. Who is in charge of the Gifted Program?A. Mr. Jennings.B. Mr. Hobart.C. Mrs. Lee. 聽第 9 段材料 ,答復(fù)第 13

6、 至 16 題。13. How does the woman describe the mans trip to the desert?A. Hot and tiring.B. Hot and wonderful. C. Hot and dangerous.14. Where does the man plan to go this time?A. Australia.B. South Africa.C. China.15. Which place has the man been to?A. The Great Wall.B. The Forbidden City.C. West Lake.

7、16. What does the woman do in the end?A. She makes a joke.B. She gives some advice. C. She makes an appointment.聽第 10 段材料 ,答復(fù)第 17 至 20 題。17When was the sports meeting held?ALast Friday.BLast Saturday.CThis Friday18Which event did the speaker take part in?AThe long jump.BThe high jumpCThe 100-meter r

8、ace19Which class won the tug-of-war?AClass One.BClass Two.CClass Three.20Who was the best basketball player in the school?ASteve.BFrank.CDavid. 第二局部：閱讀理解共 2 節(jié) ,總分值 40 分第一節(jié)共 15 小題；每題 2 分 ,總分值 30 分 閱讀下面短文 ,從每題所給的四個選項(xiàng)A、B、C 和 D中 ,選出最正確選項(xiàng) ,并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。AIn between running one of the worlds largest charita

9、ble agenciesand acting as Microsofts technology advisor, Bill Gates manages to findtime to read books, both long and short. Now Gates -who has been labeleda “greedy readerhas released a list of his favorite books of the year.All of the books are standout reads, according to the billionaire, mostof w

10、hich are focused on business and economy.Here are Bills top four picks for the year (with parts of his fullreview of each book).Business Adventures, by John BrooksBrooks collection was published in 1969 and remains one of Gatesfavorites. He re-read it again this year, labeling it “the best businessb

11、ook Ive ever read.“Shortly after we met, Warren Buffett lent me this collection ofNew Yorker business articles from the 1950s and 1960s. I loved them asmuch as he did. Brooks insights about business have aged beautifully,and they are as true today as ever.Capital in the Twenty-First Century, by Thom

12、as PikettyPikettys novel hit the shelves in August 2019 and sparked muchdiscussion concerning income inequality throughout this year. Gates alsogot to sit down with Piketty himself after reading the non-fiction workto discuss the topic.“As I told him, although I have concerns about some of his secon

13、darypoints and policy prescriptions, I agree with his most importantconclusions: inequality is a growing problem and that governments shouldplay a role in reducing it.How Asia Works, by Joe StudwellStudwells work, which was published in May this year, addresseshow countries such as Japan, South Kore

14、a and China have continued toachieve high growth, and why other countries have failed to do the same.“The agriculture section of the book was particularly insightful.It provided ample food for thought for me as well as the whole agricultureteam at our foundation. And it left us thinking about whethe

15、r parts ofthe Asian model can apply in Africa.MakingtheModernWorld:MaterialsandDematerialization,byVaelavSmilSmils books are a constant favorite of the Microsoft founderone of his books makes Gates list almost every year. MakingtheModern World came out late last year and explores the global use of m

16、aterials, 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 of data, Smil shows how our ability to make things with less materialssay, soda cans that need less aluminum makes them cheaper, which actua

17、lly encourages more production.21. Of the books, A. How Asia Worksis best praised by Bill Gates.B. Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyC. Business AdventuresD.Making the Modern World: Materials and Dematerialization22. The books mentioned in the text are all about .A. charity in the worldB. business

18、and economyC. poverty in the worldD. Bill Gates life experience23. In How Asia Works, the author analyses .A. why African agriculture cannot be developed fastB. How they can apply Asian economic model in African countriesC. why Asia is so slow in agricultural developmentD. How some Asian countries h

19、ave rapidly grown in economyBI was selfish as a teenager. I usually spent my time thinking aboutmyself and taking care of my own needs. I let my older brother do most of the work around the house until he left for college. I let my Mom and Dad worry about our bills and problems while I read books, p

20、layed, and lost myself in my own imagination. This didnt change even when I went to college either. I studied hard but only to make my own life better. Even when I started to explore my faith and spirituality, it was only to increase my own happiness.I married after graduation and decided to start a

21、 family. Of course, I had no idea what hard knocks reality had in store for my selfish soul. Soon I found myself unemployed, deeply in debt, and with a new baby on the way. I found out that life has little sympathy for spoiled people.In fact, all of the struggles I was going through were beating the

22、selfishness slowly out of me.Still, I didnt give up on happiness. I knew that there must be a way to find it. I finally realized, however, that it had to include more than just my own needs, wants, and desires. The answer began to make itself clear one night shortly after my baby boy was born. I got

23、 a bottle and held him in my arms. As I was feeding him I looked down and saw his big, innocent, trusting eyes. I smiled and talked to him. Then he smiled and I could feel my heart growing, expanding with love. I felt such peace and joy. At that moment I had a hint of the truth: it is by growing our

24、 hearts with love that we find our happiness.Carolyn Arends wrote: "The more people you let into your heart, the bigger your heart gets. The more love you get, the more love you have to give. It just keeps growing." So, keep loving, keep living and keep caring. Keep growing your heart toda

25、y, tomorrow, and always.24.What do we know about the author from the first paragraph?A. He often helped his brother with housework. B. He studied hard for his family.C. He put his own needs above others. D. He was concerned about his family.25.What did the author realize after he suffered in life?A.

26、 Spoiled people cant survive the hardship of life. B. Life is cruel to spoiled people.C. Spoiled people are never happy in life. D. Selfishness is helpful.26. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The author loved kids.B. The author often fed his baby.C. The author realized the importance of happ

27、iness.D. When caring for his baby, the author got inspired.27. Which can be the best title of the passage?A. Loving Others , a Way to HappinessB. The Elder One Grows, the More He Gets. C. Help Others , Help OneselfD. Keep Growing to Live a Happy LifeCIn summer the extreme heat often makes people swe

28、aty and restless. While people are annoyed by it, experts suggest summer is the best season to discharge (排放) your bodys toxins (毒素) and recover your energy.One popular option is hot-stone massage (按摩). Therapists use smooth and heated stones, usually river rocks, to massage certain parts of the bod

29、y, or place them on key points of the body. The warmth of the hot stones will improve blood circulation and also help relax muscles, while sweating is also believed to be good for discharging the bodys toxins.Another popular option is hot-stone baths. The hot-stone bath will help the body discharge

30、toxins and humidity that accumulated during the last winter. Summer is the best season to build a good body. Rather than use water or steam to heat and wash the body, people simply wear a coat or something comfortable, and then lie on heated stone tablets made of hot stones, which are warmed to arou

31、nd 45oC. The body will gradually warm up and blood circulation will also be improved. More sweat will come out quickly. The sweat is smooth and fresh, not smelly like that released after sports activities. Such baths bring a number of health benefits, such as anti-aging, improved blood circulation a

32、nd stress relief. The slimming effect of dieting can even be promoted.Using hot stones for healing dates back to ancient times, but the modern renewal of hot-stone massage is generally credited to Mary Nelson, a native of Tucson, Arizona, America, whose trademark is “LaStone Therapy.The therapy is g

33、aining wide popularity with many people, especiallythose who have jobs in cool air-conditioned rooms. The hot-stone therapycan help cure many diseases, including back pain.28. What do people use to release toxins in our body according to the text?A. Washing the body with cold water. B. Discharging l

34、ots of sweat.C. Relaxing musclesD. Lying on the warm beds.29. What can we know from the text?A. Sports have greater effects on the health than hot-stone massage. B. There are no toxins and humidity in the body in summer.C. Using water of about 45oC to wash the body is good for the health. D. People

35、should take advantage of summer to improve their health.30. What can be learned about the hot-stone therapy?A. It was invented by Mary Nelson, an American. B. It successfully cured many people of cancer.C. It is popular with people with its excellent effects.D. It can help people avoid sweating too

36、much in hot summer.31. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?A. The origin and development of the hot-stone therapyB. The amazing functions of the hot-stone therapyC. A healthy and comfortable lifestyleD. How to live comfortably in summerDChildren often suffer pain and insecuri

37、ty when their parents separate.When my ex-husband and I broke up after 10 years of marriage, our daughterwas 5 years old and our son only 3. We decided to see a psychologist aboutthe best way to explain this new situation to the children. She sharedwith us this special story about a land turtle and

38、a sea turtle, whichwe then used to help them better comprehend.Once upon a time, a land turtle (Mommy) met a sea turtle (Daddy) closeto a beautiful shore. Soon they fell deeply in love and decided to getmarried. For a time, they continued to live at the waters edge so thatMommy could sit on the sand

39、 and keep dry and warm, while Daddy sat in theshallow 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 travele

40、d deeper and deeper to look for 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 didn t want to live together any more. The little tu

41、rtles continued to spend time 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 l

42、and.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 they were born out of true love.32. When the parents divorce, their children often feel .A. u

43、nsafeB. relievedc. indifferentD. annoyed33. The underlined “They in the second paragraph refers to “ .A. The land turtle and the sea turtleB. The two baby turtlesC. The author and her ex-husbandD. The authors children34. We can conclude from the third paragraph that .A. the divorce of two turtles ha

44、rmed their children greatly.B. the author and her ex-husband still live together after thedivorceC. parental divorce is not always bad for the childrens growthD. the tale of the two turtles is widely read in the USA35. We can probably find this passage in the column of .A. CultureB. ParentingC. Care

45、erD. Education第二節(jié) 共 5 小題 ,每題 2 分 ,總分值 10 分根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容 ,從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最正確選項(xiàng) ,選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng) 為多余選項(xiàng)。根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容 ,從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最正確選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng) 中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Changing your life can come in small, easy steps. You can transform yourself and live a better life by making positive changes along the way. Here are some choices that

46、will lead to your transformation.Choose to change bad habitsSome bad habits seem to stick around without us even realizing it. 36 You can overcome them, find better alternatives, and get through your struggle to become a better you! Do it for yourself more than anything.Choose to growIts easy to get

47、 stuck in a fixed way of life. 37 In choosing to grow, you build character, develop your strengths, become aware of what needs improvement, and turn into the well-rounded person you need to be to succeed.Choose to seek a balanced lifeWhere do you need balance? Are you all work, no play? Or the oppos

48、ite? 38 If youre spending too much time working or locked away alone, find the time for social interaction and having fun. If you havent committed to a schedule in a while, make the decision to start following one. 39 This is vital to human existence. We need the loving bonds created by family membe

49、rs and friends. Personal relationships are key to emotional growth and social stability.Choose to live your passionWhatever your dream is, you can have it. The person you wish to be and the things you wish to achieve are within you. Make the choice to pursue those passions at whatever cost. It may m

50、ean clearing out your scheduleor doing something youve never done. 40 A. Choose to spend time with those you loveB. Choose to organize your schedule flexiblyC. Make the choice today that you wont be ruled by them.D. Neither extreme will lead you to a pleasant life for very long.E. However, with re-e

51、valuation and growth comes a beautiful freedom.F. Its good to change, and youve only got so many years to refreshyourself.G. However, the reward from success and personal accomplishment will be worth it.第三局部 語言知識運(yùn)用 共兩節(jié) ,總分值 45 分 第一節(jié)共 20 小題；每題 1.5 分 ,總分值 30 分閱讀下面短文 ,從短文后各題所給的 A、B、C 和 D 四個選項(xiàng)中 ,選出可以填 入

52、空白處的最正確選項(xiàng) ,并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。Then the landlord began examining the house. He and she were going to 41 ,so it was obvious that they wouldnt continue 42 the house any more. After checking, the landlord screamed, “The walls are full of nails! 43 could I rent the house to others?He said, “The room is too 44 . So we could only hang things on the walls. The landlord did not listen to him and turned around up to th