福建省高三上学期第三次月考试卷英语试题及答案

1、“华安、连城、泉港、永安、漳平一中、龙海二中”六校联考20142015学年上学期月考（三）高三英语试题考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分命题人：连城一中 俞桂云 审题人：连城一中 俞晓芳第一部分 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 is the woman doing recently? a. she is skipping breakfast. b.

2、 she is losing weight. c. she is learning how to cook.2.whats the most possible relation between the two speakers? a. husband and wife. b. doctor and patient. c. neighbors.3.when does the man start work in london? a. at 7:30 am. b. at 8:30 am. c. at 6:30 am.4.when will the man go to the united state

3、s? a. the day after tomorrow. b. tomorrow. c. next month.5.where is the conversation most probably taking place? a. in the drugstore. b. in the post office. c. in the hotel.第二节（共15小题；每题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，每小题将给出5秒钟的

4、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8题。6.whom does the man want to buy a mobile phone for? a. his son. b. his wife. c. his niece.7.what kind of mobile phone did the man get in the end? a. iphone. b. samsung. c. nokia.8.how much did the man pay for the mobile phone? a. 850 dollars. b. 1,000 dollars. c. 900 d

5、ollars. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9.how did the man go to switzerland? a. by car. b. by train. c. by plane.10.how long did it take the man to go to switzerland? a. one and a half hours. b. two and a half hours. c. three and a half hours.11.whats the weather like in the place where the woman stayed? a. hot. b.

6、 cold. c. cool. 听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12.how many persons are there waiting? a. one. b. two. c. three.13.how long does the man wait? a. 8 minutes. b. 18 minutes. c. 90 minutes.14.does the man smoke? a. yes, he does. b. no, he doesnt. c. we dont know. 听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15.what are they talking about? a. an

7、 english speaking contest. b.a determined girl. c. an exciting match.16.where did the girl mentioned in the conversation come from? a. africa. b. america. c. europe.17.what moved the woman most according to the passage? a. the girls perseverance. b. the girls skill. c. the girls courage. 听第10段材料，回答第

8、18至20题。18.how many children is nadya suleman getting to look after? a. 40. b. 6. c. 14. 19.how old are these babies? a. a few weeks old. b. 3 years old. c. 18 years old.20.why does suleman get many angry phone calls and e-mails every day? a. because she abuses the babies. b. because she may raise th

9、e burden of the taxpayers. c. because she thinks nothing of the public assistance.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21.about _ of the population of that country _ on farms. a. two third; live b. two third; lives c. two thirds; lives d. two thirds; live22.in their spare time, they will

10、 discuss the _ to the study of english. a. means b. approaches c. methods d. ways23. the traditional goal of science is to discover how things are, not how they ought _. a. to be b. be c. have been d. to24.- is tom still smoking? - no. by next saturday he _ for a whole month without smoking a. will

11、have gone b. will have been c. will go d. has been going25.one summer night in 1990, a reporter appeared at the door of thomas edisons laboratory, _ for an interview. a. asked b. having asked c. being asked d. asking26.only after the teacher explained it to me a second time _ the question. a. did i

12、understand b. i had understood c. had i understood d. i did understand27.- jennifer is having a hard time getting accustomed to new surroundings in australia. - i know. but im sure she will _ in no time. a. pull over b. pull up c. pull out d. pull through28.it was in the very house _ was built with

13、stones _ he spent his childhood. a. which; that b. that; where c. that; that d. which; where29.- helen is a mere washer woman, yet shes now buying a big house. - yes. because shes always saved _. a. for little she earns b. with little she earns c. what little she earns d. how little she earns30.i wa

14、s ill that day, otherwise i _ the sports meet. a. took part in b. had taken part in c. would taken part in d. would have taken part in31.if the media cant learn to respect and appreciate others cultures, there will exist _ misunderstanding and harmony cant be achieved. a. admirable b. available c. c

15、onsiderable d. considerate32.reforms to the national college entrance examination, form 2016, _ in major cities in china, including beijing. a. are to be carried out b. are carried out c. will carry out d. have carried out33. _, i have never seen anyone whos as capable as john. a. now that i have tr

16、aveled so much b. as long as i have traveled c. as i have traveled so much d. much as i have traveled34.the boy _ by the window is the only one of the students who _ from the countryside in our school. a. seated; are b. seating; was c. sat; were d. sitting; is35.- ill teach him again because he hurt

17、 me much. - _. forgiving others is better than blaming. a. can you do it? b. dont overdo it c. do you dare to? d. i never agree more.第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）americans prefer to try every way to have fun, for example, they drive their own cars, some even tow a small boat after vehicle. they star

18、t from los angeles, california under sun, 36 through four or five hundred miles to go to la fulin, colorado to spend weekends while chinese people are still 37 with work, and have dinner at home together with families in weekends or 38 time watching tv.the difference is mainly due to cultural custom

19、s and traditions 39 the two countries. it is said that chinese people are living for others, while americans are for 40. when chinese people come to the united states, they fight for 41 first, and then desperately make money after they are recognized by others. it seems that, the purpose to earn mon

20、ey is not to enjoy life, 42 for their following generations: sons and daughters and even grandchildren. chinese people prefer to save money 43 emergency, such as illness. although chinese people with 44 in the united states dont need to worry about their own social welfare and health insurance, they

21、 work still very hard, as they hope that they can 45 more money.chinese peoples interest is in the amount on the passbook（存折）, so they spend 46 money usually. most of chinese are very thrifty（节约的）, and they are 47 to spend money, but there are exceptions. they are willing to spend money on their 48.

22、 many chinese people think that, they endure（容忍） many 49, so they wish that their children could live much better. therefore, in the united states elementary schools, you can see that those who 50 the best, with more pocket money are chinese students. in contrast, american children dress very simply

23、, with just a little pocket money.51 chinese, americans believe in living for themselves. they do everything for their own. 52, they earn money to enjoy a 53 life, and pursue a higher quality of life. as for their own parents or children, they think that parents have their own pension and social wel

24、fare, and children should live a(n) 54 life when they are 18 years old. so they could boldly spend money on themselves. 55, americans save little money. in the street, it is easy for chinese to take out 300-400 dollars, but it is hard to say for americans.36.a. running b. driving c. going d. walking

25、37.a. boring b. pleasant c. busy d. angry38.a. spend b. take c. cost d. pay39.a. through b. for c. among d. between40.a. themselves b. theirs c. them d. others41.a. survival b. remainder c. existence d. material42.a. or b. nor c. but d. and43.a. in possession of b. on account of c. in spite of d. in

26、 case of44.a. identity b. force c. fame d. power45.a. borrow b. give c. use d. save46.a. large b. few c. much d. little47.a. easy b. reluctant c. willing d. happy48.a. children b. relatives c. parents d. friends49.a. hardships b. problems c. difficulties d. sufferings50.a. match b. decorate c. dress

27、 d. wear51.a. different from b. interested in c. similar to d. thanks to 52.a. otherwise b. however c. therefore d. since 53.a. better b. well c. good d. rich54.a. single b. independent c. different d. comfortable55.a. in that case b. as a whole c. in this way d. as a result第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分4

28、0分）apaul salopek is an old-fashioned explorer, setting out on foot to circle the world. he is also a modern-day explorer. on top of a few clothes, a small first-aid kit and notebooks, he is carrying a recorder, a video camera, a small computer and a satellite phonea telephone that connects to a sate

29、llite and can be used in many places where cell-phones dont work.the journey is long: 21,000 miles! it will take seven years to complete it.salopek was born in california and spent his childhood in mexico. he says he has always liked to travel and doesnt like to rush. at the age of fourteen, he clim

30、bed moun. whitney in california and crossed the states sierra nevada mountains alone. when he was fifteen years, he walked the length of death valley. he once rode a mule 2,000 miles through mountains in mexico.a longtime reporter, salopek has reported from africa, asia and mexico. now 51 years old,

31、 he plans to keep writing. as he travels around the world, he is writing stories about the people he meets and the way they live. he looks for how people find local solutions to big problems such as lack of food and water. he also records the sounds he hears and takes photos of the sky and the earth

32、s surface.the long walk started in the rife valley in ethiopia in east africa. many consider east africa to be home to the first humans, who lived 160,000 years ago.salopek is retracing the paths our ancestors took as they left africa and settled in parts of the middle east, europe, asia and the ame

33、ricas. as salopek is walking, he is learning more about himself and all of humankind.56.the underlined phrase “on top of” in the first paragraph can be replaced by _. a.in addition to b.in the light of c.in reference to d.in the service of57.the author develops the third paragraph mainly by _. a.pro

34、viding examples b.making comparisons c.making a careful analysis d.following the order of time58.according to the passage, paul salopek is a _. a.doctor who likes carrying the small first-aid kit b.writer who likes traveling, exploring and studying c.journalist who likes traveling, exploring, writin

35、g and studying d.photographer who is good at using satellite communication equipment59.whats the best title for the passage? a.paul salopek: reflecting peoples real lives b.paul salopek: following mans first footsteps c.paul salopek: going for a seven-year study d.paul salopek: looking back upon the

36、 childhoodbeducation is another area where the presence of arts and crafts is more than welcome. if children realize the importance of art and creativity from a young age, they can grow up to be more confident, more creative, and definitely more mature. schools are the breeding（孕育）grounds for future

37、 painters and movie makers, and these arts should be encouraged wholesomely in such an environment.sadly, many parents do not understand why art is important for children, and subconsciously（潜意识地）force them to follow career paths that are common and conformist（墨守成规的）in nature. this is fair enough in

38、 its own way, because the world does need some standard blue collar and white collar jobs to continue its existence; but this is a choice that children should be allowed to make for themselves. the doors to creativity and expression must not be shut in their faces, even if it comes at a cost of maki

39、ng more money.to put it more scientifically, here are some benefits of kids art activities that give a suitable answer to the question “why is art important in schools?”1.exposure to art, music and drawings at an early age improves the amount of brain activity in children.2.it increases the span of

40、knowledge in the minds of children, thus making them sharper and more educated.3.it builds up the levels of self-confidence, self-esteem（自尊）, motivation, cooperation and communication in children.4.it helps children understand other peoples opinions and points of view as well.5.it helps them sharpen

41、 their problem-solving skills, decision-making and gives them the possibility of really exploring their imaginations.60.according to the passage, it is generally accepted that _. a.art plays a very important role in education of children b.children are expected to be blue-collar or white-collar work

42、ers c.schools should encourage children to learn arts and crafts d.children should be allowed to make choices for themselves61.the writer holds the view that _. a.schools should only bring up future painters and movie makers b.children grow up to be more confident and more creative in schools c.chil

43、dren should be encouraged to learn art to develop their creativity d.art activities can help children solve all the problems they meet with62.what can be inferred from the passage? a.arts and crafts lessons are very popular in schools. b.art is not paid enough attention to in schools now. c.art acti

44、vities improve the amount of brain activity. d.art education builds up the levels of self-confidence.63.what would be the best title for the passage? a.importance of art in schools. b.relation between art and creativity. c.importance of education. d.future of children.ci cant think of a better way o

45、f appreciating a new culture than by taking part in one of its festivals. some festivals are celebrated by an entire country, while others many be unique to a single city. festivals play an important role in a certain culture. just enjoy them!batalla del vinoharo, spainfor many years, june 29th is a

46、 good day to visit haro, spain. bring a bottle of wine and prepare to be washed in red wine in the heart of spains grape-growing area. after a church ceremony, crowds flock（集结）to the hills for the battle, where white shirts will be made bright purple by the end of the morning.bay to breakerssan fran

47、cisco, californiacreated after the terrible 1906 earthquake as a way of encouraging people, the race has become one of the regions most important events. held every year on the third sunday of may, the race runs through the city from the bay to the pacific breakers. the real highlight, however, is t

48、he thousands of people dressed up in a show.pillow fight dayworldwidethese events are organized mainly through the internet. tens of thousands of people participated in the 4th annual international pillow fight day on april 2,2013. from london to vancouver to many other cities, the festivals were he

49、ld in more than 100 countries. so just bring a soft pillow in early april, and watch feathers flying.koninginnedag the netherlandsalthough their queens birthday is really during the winter, she celebrates it on april 30th the countrys official “queens day” since 1949.orange is the national color, an

50、d the streets become a sea of shining wigs（假发）and body paints, as crowds gather in the squares and on boats in the canals. amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.64.people celebrated batalla del vino by _. a.wearing bright purple shirts

51、b.pouring wine onto others white shirts c.flocking to the hills after a ceremony d.holding a drinking wine competition65.the underlined word “highlight” in the passage means _. a.the most exciting part b.the brightest part c.the highest part d.the hardest part66.which of the festivals has the shorte

52、st history? a.batalla del vino. b.bay to breakers. c.pillow fight day. d.koninginnedag.67.which of the statements is not true? a.june 29th is a good day to visit haro, spain. b.the race is held every year to encourage people. c.pillow fight day is held in more than 100 countries. d.the queen of the

53、netherlands was born on april 30th.d“i say, im pleased to see you,” said the little man standing by the letter-box.“oh, hello,” i said, remembering he was a new neighbor. “simpson, isnt it?”“yes, thats right.” he seemed quite pleased by my ready recognition.“i wonder if you could lend me some money,

54、” he continued. “my wife gave me a letter to post, and ive just noticed it isnt stamped.”“yes, they never are,” i said, sympathetically（同情地）.“it must go tonightit really must! id get stamps out of the machine,” explained simpson,” only i find i have no small change about me.”“im sorry, but im afraid i havent either,” i said.“oh, dear, dear,” he said.“yes, well,” i