贵州省贵阳市六中2016届高三元月月考英语试卷

1、秘密考试结束前 【考试时间：1月5日14：3016：10】贵阳六中2016届高三1月月考英 语命题人：高三英语组审题人：高三英语组 本试题卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分，满分120分，考试用时100分钟。注意事项： 1.答题时，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、班级、考场号在答题卡上填写清楚，并请认真核准条形码上的准考证号、姓名和科目，在规定的位置贴好条形码。 2.每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在本试题卷上答题无效。第卷第一部分 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3

2、0分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AWith my hands and knees on the floor of the airplane, I was searching for an old ladys missing hearing aid during the flight from Sydney to Los Angeles. It occurred to me that this may not be the most dignified posture for a Buddhist nun(尼姑).I had

3、seen the old lady from the seat in front of me as she walked up and down the passage with a flashlight. I asked a few times what was wrong, but she didnt answer at firstshe couldnt hear me. She was wearing a woolen coat. Judging from her accent, she came from Eastern Europe.Do you know what hearing

4、aids cost? Thousands, especially for the new tiny hidden-in-the-ear type she described. It takes a long time for an appointment to make a new one, and many doctor visits to get the thing adjusted right. Therefore, my dignity seemed less important than finding that hearing aid. But how does one find

5、a tiny black object in a shadowy jet cabin(机舱)?The lady wasnt even sure where or when she had lost it. At one point, a couple of flight attendants did a random search around the ladys seat; I wasnt impressed. They left suggesting that she search the seat of her previous flight! My flashlight turned

6、up all kinds of small objects, bits of plastic, broken pieces of headphones.The old lady said that she gave up. Yet I couldnt. After we landed, as passengers streamed past us, I insisted that the lady move aside while awaiting her wheelchair. Then I got into a real down and dirty search among the du

7、st under her seat and on the floor.Look! A little peanut-sized shiny black object caught the light of my flashlight in a floor crack near her seat.What a rush. “I found it!”With great astonishment and gratitude, the old lady responded, “I havent the words to express my thanks!”1. Why did the author

8、put her hands and knees on the floor?A.She is a religious Buddhist nun.B.She fell down from her seat.C.She helped the old lady look for her hearing aid.D.She wanted to stand out among the passengers.2. Where was the hearing aid found?A.On the previous flight.B.Close to the old ladys seatC.On the whe

9、elchair.D.In another jet cabin.3. According to the last two paragraphs, what is the old ladys attitude towards the author?A.RespectfulB.DoubtfulC.SupportiveD.Grateful4. What is the purpose of the passage?A.To tell us a story about kind help.B.To warn us to be more careful.C.To teach us how to find t

10、he lost thing.D.To present the love from all people on board.BA new chapter in space exploration has been opened up after NASA confirmed that their mission to bomb the Moon had found “significant quantities” of frozen water. Scientists said the “exciting” findings had gone “beyond expectations” as f

11、ully formed ice was found in a crater on the planet. The water was found in one mile high dust that was kicked up by the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite(LCOSS) last month when it crashed into the Cabeus crater near the Moons south pole.“Indeed, yes, we found water. And we didnt find j

12、ust a little bit, we found a significant amount,” said Anthony Colaprete, project scientist and principal investigator for the $49 million space mission.“This is a great day for science and exploration,” said Doug Cooke, associate administrator of NASA. “The remarkable results have gone beyond our e

13、xpectations. It is incredibly exciting.”The identification of water-ice is important for purely scientific reasons, but also because a supply of water on the Moon would be a vital resource for future human exploration. The findings, which completely contradict previous beliefs that the Moon was a dr

14、y place, justify the controversial(有争议的)mission. Over the last decade, scientists have found some hints of underground ice on the Moons poles, mainly in the form of compounds of hydrogen(氢) but this is the best evidence yet.The discovery is expected to have major implications for the future of lunar

15、 exploration, and a ready supply of water could help set up lunar bases or launch missions to Mars. Mr Colaprete said that it should be possible to purify the water for drinking even though it appeared to be mixed with poisonous methanol(甲醛).5Which of the following is TRUE of the “bombing”?A.It dama

16、ged the Moon surface severely.B.It would do harm to the space environment.C.It confirmed the existence of water on the Moon.D.It would help the research on Mars.6Why is the finding of water on the Moon so important?A.Because people on the earth use more and more water.B.Because in the future lots of

17、 people will live on the Moon.C.Because the water will be a supply for future human exploration in space.D.Because the water is mixed with poisonous methanol.7How is the whole text developed?A.Providing some facts.B.Following the order of space.C.Making comparisons.D.Analyzing causes.8. Which of the

18、 following is the best title of the text?A.Water Found on the Moon after NASA “Bombing”B.Unbelievable Space ResearchC.Possible Base on the MoonD.Mysterious Water Found on the MoonCSeveral hundred strangers received “love letters” from a young man on the street. The letter was written and given out b

19、y Yang Yang, a student majoring in human resources at Chongqing University of Science and Technology, who hoped to show his disappointment with job hunting.Yangs story has caught media attention perhaps because it is similar to those of millions of recent graduates seeking jobs and struggling for su

20、rvival in the countrys wealthiest cities. They have diplomas, rather than professional skills, and come to big cities in hopes of better lives, only to find low-paying jobs and poor living conditions. They are Chinas “ant tribe(蚁族)”, a term coined by sociologist Lian Si from Peking University in his

21、 2009 book Ant Tribe. “Theyre so similar to ants. They share small and narrow living areas. Theyre intelligent and hard-working, yet nameless and underpaid.” The term also speaks to their helplessness in a world governed by the law of the jungleonly the strongest survive.A survey in Lians another bo

22、ok published this year, Ant Tribe 2, found nearly 30 percent of “ants” are graduates of famous universitiesalmost three times last years percentage. Most had degrees in popular majors. In addition, 7.2 percent of “ants” have at least a masters degree compared to 1.6 percent in 2009.An “ants” average

23、 monthly salary is 1,904 yuan, with about 64 percent of them earning less than 2,000 yuan a month.Another survey in the 2010 Annual Report on the Development of Chinese Talent found more than 1 million “ants” live in big cities.“Most ants are from rural families or small towns, and their experiences

24、 in universities didnt arm them well enough to fight with competitors in big cities employment markets,” Professor Zhang Ming at Renmin University of China said.The “ant tribes” embarrassing living situations have become a serious social problem, and the government should develop smaller cities to a

25、ttract more graduates from big cities, Zhang believed.However, “ants” expect more study and training opportunities in big cities, which keeps them positive despite their situations.9Yangs story is introduced in order to _.A.analyze graduates difficulties in finding jobsB.lead to the topic of the art

26、icle”ant tribe”C.tell readers a story about those big citiesD.show a clever way of dealing with pressure10Why do the “ants” fail to find high-paying jobs ?A.Because they have no diplomas from good universitiesB.Because their majors do not meet the needs of societyC.Because those from rural areas are

27、 not treated equallyD.Because they do not have necessary professional skills11Professor Zhang thought “ants” problems could be solved by _.A.creating more jobs for graduates in big citiesB.developing smaller cities to attract graduatesC.sending graduates to rural areas and small townsD.training grad

28、uates to improve their ability12. By writing this article, the author mainly intends to show _.A.Despite better education, “ants” are still strugglingB.Despite difficulties, “ants” have a promising futureC.Better education, better job opportunitiesD.Ant Tribe is a good book to help understand todays

29、 ChinaD Dear Friend, The recent success of childrens books has made the general public aware that theres a huge market out there. And theres a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of childrens books bought each year plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishe

30、rs of magazines for children and teenagers. Who are these needed writers? Theyre ordinary folks like you and me. But am I good enough? I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didnt know where to turn for help. Then, I accepted a free offer

31、from the Institute to test my writing aptitude（潜能）, and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed. The promise that paid off The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability: You will complete at least one manuscript（手稿） suitable to hand in t

32、o a publisher by the time you finish our course. I really didnt expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute. Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published childrens books and ove

33、r 300 stories and articles. Free test and brochure We offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training. Realize your writing dream today. Theres nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades fore

34、ver. Sincerely, Institute of Childrens Literature 13. From the first three paragraphs, we learn that _.uA. childrens books are usually bestsellers B. publishers are making $3 billion each year C. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention D. there is a growing need for writers of childrens

35、books 14. When finishing the course, you are promised to_. A. be a successful publisher B. become a confident editor C. finish one work for publication D. be an excellent writer 15. Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to_.A. prove she is a good instructor ks5B. promote the writing program C.

36、give her advice on course preparation D. show she sold more stories than article 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。The year is divided into four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and autumn. Each season has its good and bad sides. “ 16 ” the English say, because the weathe

37、r changes more often than in other countries. British winters are mild and springs are cool because of the sea. They blow 2 out of every 3 days. In spring sunshine and showers follow each other so often during the day that an umbrella or a raincoat is needed in England. In England summer is the hott

38、est season. Its time for holidays. 17 Most vegetables and plants may die because it is dry. The summer nights are short, but they are wonderful. As for autumn it isnt so nice. Its a season of winds and beautiful sunsets. 18 The birds fly to warm countries. Sunny weather in September is called Indian

39、 Summer or “Golden Autumn”. In England September and October are warm and dry, but November is the foggiest month. In England they have all sorts of weather in winter. Sometimes it rains and sometimes it snows. In England it isnt so cold in winter as in our country and they dont get so much snow as

40、we get here in Russia. 19 Thats why children there go skating very seldom. When there are 8 degrees of frost in England, everyone complains on the cold. Oh, I nearly forgot to say that the worst thing about the climate in England is thick fog. It is sometimes so thick that cars may run into one anot

41、her. 20 because you can go to the seaside, swim, sunbathe, eat more fruit and vegetables. A. People go to the seaside to sunbathe and to swim. B. The weather in spring is generally mild, but sometimes the days are cold. C. The rivers in England never freeze. D. The leaves turn yellow and red, and fa

42、ll to the ground. E. Each season is good in its own way, but my favorite season is summer. F. Other countries have a climate, but in England we have weather. G. In different parts of the country the climate is different.第二部分 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，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中

43、，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。When I stopped by to get a newspaper, a tall, sincere man came over to me asking for help with directions. With a printout of Google maps, he was looking for a 21 on the main street, but just couldnt find it. After checking out his written directions, I mapped it 22 my ph

44、one and showed him 23 where he needed to go.He, in 24 , mentioned that he had tried going there, but there was no such street number and he just couldnt locate his hotelI 25 it again for himHe thanked me with a big smile, shook my hand, and 26 I got into my car and he got into his, and we 27 waysAs

45、I drove to the next grocery store and went in, I sensed 28 wrong about the directionsso I Googled the address again and 29 that he was looking for the right address but in a city half an hour away! 30 it had been several minutes, the chances of finding him miles awaywhere he was surely still looking

46、 aroundwere 31 But I thought Id give it a(an) 32 and set off in that direction Id 33 noticed what his car looked like, and was just about to give upI parked my car as I considered what else I could do 34 , like magic, he drove right by and pulled over into a nearby parking spot, still 35 about where

47、 the hotel wasWhen I 36 next to him, he couldnt believe it: 37 did you find me?! he askedIm not sure, but I 38 that you are in the wrong city! I showed him the right directions, and after more 39 and a handshake, we 40 . Likely that well never meet again, and that makes it much more sweet.21Amuseum

48、B parking spot C hotel D grocery store22Aon B in C at D with23Aconstantly B exactly C absolutely D completely24Arelief B panic C delight D puzzlement25Aconfirmed B evaluated C analyzed D adjusted26Atook off B took up C took down D took over27Alost B parted C fought D pushed28Anothing B anything C so

49、mething D everything29Arealized B considered C determined D stated30AHopefully B Unbelievably C Consequently D Unfortunately31Abig B vital C slim D obvious32Abeginning B end C change D try33Ahardly B merely C regularly D occasionally34Awhile B before C when D since35Aat a loss B at a risk C at ease

50、D at peace36Aput out B put up C pulled down D pulled in37AWhere B Why C When D How38Atried out B figured out C burst out D carried out39Aluck B smiles C greetings D praise40Aleft together B returned home C waved goodbye D rushed away第II卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45 分）第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满

51、分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Look Around YouA very special teacher in a high school had a husband who died suddenly 41 a heart attack. About a week after his 42 (dead), she shared some of her thoughts with a classroom of students. As the late afternoon sunlight shined through the classro

52、om 43 （window）and when the class was nearly over, she moved a few things aside on her desk and 44 (sit) down there. With a gentle look on her face, she paused and said, 45 class is over, I would like to share with all of you a thought which I feel is very important. Each of us 46 (be) put here on ea

53、rth to learn, share, love, appreciate and give of ourselves.and none of us knows when this fantastic experience will end. It can be taken 47 at any moment. Perhaps this is a sign 48 we must make the most out of every single day. Her eyes 49 (begin) to water, she went on, So I would like you all to m

54、ake me a promise.from now on, on your way to school, 50 on your way home, find something beautiful to notice. 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。作文中共有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：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（）并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：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。The first time I decide to leave home was when I was upon graduation in high school .I was having trouble get along wi