宁夏某知名中学高三英语上学期第一次月考试题

1、银川一中2019届高三年级第一次月考英 语 试 卷命题人： （总分：150分； 考试时间：120分钟）本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。注意事项：1答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置上。2选择题答案使用2b铅笔填涂,如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案的标号；非选择题答案使用0.5毫米的黑色中性（签字）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3请按照题号在各题的答题区域(黑色线框)内作答，超出答题区域书写

2、的答案无效。4保持卡面清洁，不折叠，不破损。第卷第一部分：听力理解(共两节。满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第1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. how long will it take the speakers to reach the stadium?a. one and a half hours. b. one

3、 hour. c. half an hour.2. what are the speakers actually talking about?a. the man's lesson. b. the man's hobby. c. the man's life.3. what was the weather like 30 minutes ago?a. sunny. b. snowy. c. rainy.4. where are the speakers most probably? a. in a restaurant. b. in a supermarket c. i

4、n a bakery.5. how does the woman go to work?a. by bus. b. by bike. c. by car.第二节（共15小题：每小题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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。请听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6. what do we know about the woman?a. she is too busy. b. she i

5、s poor at cooking. c. she likes eating noodles.7. what does the man ask the woman to buy at last?a. noodles. b. some fish. c. some fruit.请听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. why does the man stop the car?a. they're out of gas. b. the car has broken down. c. he is a little sleepy.9. what does the woman think of th

6、e man?a. clean. b. patient. c. careless.请听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. who has been taking piano lessons for six months?a. pete' s son. b. pete's daughter. c. amanda's son.11. how much does the big class cost per night?a. six dollars. b. eight dollars. c. twelve dollars.12. when will the woman ta

7、ke the class?a. on mondays. b. on wednesdays. c. on fridays.请听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。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

8、has the man been to?a. the great wall. b. the forbidden city. c. west lake.16. what does the woman do in the end?a. she makes a joke.b. she gives some advice.c. she makes an appointment.请听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. which club is the oldest one?a. the bicycle club. b. the music club. c. the reading club.18

9、. how often do the music club members meet?a. twice a week. b. once a week. c. twice a month.19. what did the speaker start doing two years ago?a. reading books. b. going cycling. c. giving performances.20. why does the speaker make the talk?a. to explain the school trip. b. to describe the school w

10、ebsite. c. to convey some information.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分 ）第1节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。a“ive always loved food,” says cassie dawson in the kitchen of her flat in london. “but ive become bored with eating out. ive had too many disappointing meals and pai

11、d too much money for them! at one point, fed up with my complaint, a friend suggested i open my own restaurant. impossible, i thought. but then i heard about supper clubs.”supper clubs are a mixture of a restaurant and a dinner party you go to a strangers house and he/she cooks dinner for you. like

12、a restaurant, you pay for your food, but like a dinner party, you eat at the same table as other people. they are advertised through social-networking sites with a menu and little information about where the supper club is until just before the meal.“its like running a secret restaurant fo

13、r one night,” says cassie. “the next morning, i set the tables and chairs aside. i put the tv back and its my living room again.”cassie opens her “restaurant” for people about once a month, and she really enjoys the evenings shes had so far. she uses fresh, local ingredients and a typical meal costs

14、 about the same as a takeaway much less than a restaurant meal. so how does she make money out of it?“i dont,” says cassie. “in fact, at first i was worried about losing money on my club. im good at cooking but my maths is terrible! but i was surprised by how cheaply i could make a good meal. this i

15、snt about money. its about a different eating experience.”and what about inviting complete strangers into her house? was cassie ever nervous about that?“not at all,” she says. “almost everyone at the supper club is just interested in having a good meal with other interesting people.”21why did cassie

16、 decide to open her own restaurant finally?a. to earn a living.    b. to cook cheap and good meals for others. c. to make friends with strangers.   d. to satisfy her friends needs.22what does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 2 refer to?a. dinner parties. 

17、60;  b. fresh ingredients.  c. supper clubs.    d. invitations to dinner.23we can know that cassies restaurant _.a. is only open in the evening b. serves meals for free    c. only serves takeaways d. is only open to her friends    24how does cas

18、sie feel about her restaurant now?a. worried.   b. annoyed.    c. content.   d. sensitive.bwelcome to the british museum, the grandest and the most spectacular of human history. the admission is free and we open every day from 10:00 to 15:30. you can explore 1

19、0 departments including:the department of africa, oceania and the americasthe collection of the department of africa, oceania and the americas includes around 350,000 objects. the scope of the collection is contemporary, and historical. it includes most of africa, the pacific and australia

20、, as well as the americas. all of the collections were got during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and date from this time.the department of asiathe department of asia covers the material and visual cultures of asia a vast geographical area of japan, korea, china, central asia, afghanista

21、n, south asia and south-east asia. the collection dates from about 4000 bc, to the present day. it represents the cultures and ways of life of local people and other minority groups.the department of greek and roman empiresthe department of greek and roman empires features antiquities (古董)

22、. it has one of the most comprehensive collections of antiquities from the classical world, with over 100,000 objects. these mostly range in date from the beginning of the greek bronze age (about 3200bc) to the time of the roman emperor constantine in the fourth century ad.25. the scope of the depar

23、tment of africa, oceania and americas doesnt include_.a. africab. the south americac. australiad. britain26. the earliest collection is from _.a. the department of africa, oceania and the americasb. the department of greek and roman empiresc. the department of asiad. the department of the middle eas

24、t27. the department of asia represents _.a. the geographic features of asiab. the life styles and cultural traditions of some peoplesc. the relationships between asian countriesd. the cultural fights between some native groupscin summer the extreme heat often makes people sweaty and restless. while

25、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 body, or place them on key

26、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 toxins and humidity that

27、 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 around 45oc. the body will g

28、radually 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 and stress relief. the sl

29、imming 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 gaining wide popularity

30、with many people, especially those who have jobs in cool air-conditioned rooms. the hot-stone therapy can 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 lots of sweat.c. relax

31、ing muscles d. 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 should take advantage

32、 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 much in hot summer.31

33、. which of the following could be the best title for the text?a. the origin and development of the hot-stone therapy b. the amazing functions of the hot-stone therapyc. a healthy and comfortable lifestyled. how to live comfortably in summer dpollutions disastrous effects on the environment have beco

34、me more obvious in recent years, leading to a movement to promote energy efficiency, less reliance on fossil fuels and a reduction in air and water pollution. most scientists agree that such changes are necessary to protect our environment from further harm.the construction industry consumes a large

35、 quantity of energy and resources and creates a huge amount of pollution. in the united states, building and development account for 39 percent of the countrys total energy use, 12 percent of total water consumption, 68 percent of total electricity consumption and 38 percent of carbon dioxide emissi

36、ons, according to the environment protection agency.green buildings use less energy, water, create less waste and are healthier to live, work and go to school in than standard buildings. builders of green buildings use techniques that use resources more efficiently during the entire building cycle c

37、onstruction, restoration, operation, maintenance (维护) and demolition (拆毁) than those who construct more regular buildings.the environmental benefits of building green include the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity, improved air and water quality, less waste flowing into streams and the conser

38、vation of natural resources. green buildings can also result in lower operating costs because they typically use less energy and fewer materials and improve indoor air quality, improving the health of people who live there.the process of building green includes technical and artistic planning with n

39、ature conservation in mind. building designs often reflect the surrounding environment and natural resources and use renewable building materials such as bamboo and straw. in addition, recycled resources found locally are used for green buildings, reducing the cost and air pollution associated with

40、transporting materials long distances.careful site selection is important to minimize (最小化) human impact on the surrounding environment. for example, placing a structure in an area that allows it to take advantage of cool breezes (微风) and sunlight can reduce energy use and expenses. more energy and

41、expense are needed for larger buildings as well, so it is important to build small.green roofs are another feature of green houses that reduce energy use and cost. these roofs are partially or completely covered with plants, which helps to keep heating and cooling costs low, prevent water runni

42、ng off and deal with pollutants.other features of green buildings often include energy and water conservation, recycling and waste reduction. in addition, renewable energy sources such as solar power, hydropower (水能) and wind power are used for heat and electricity, which greatly reduces costs and d

43、ecreases the impact on the environment.32. what is the text mainly about?a. the necessity of promoting energy efficiency. b. the process of building green buildings.c. green buildings effects on the environment d. the benefits and features of green buildings. 33. according to the text, green buildin

44、gs refer to the buildings that       .a. use energy and resources more efficiently       b. only use clean energyc. are made of recycled materials              

45、         d. produce no waste       34. which of the following statements is true about green buildings?a. they rely on fossil fuels and solar power for heat and electricity.b. small buildings are less efficient in energy use

46、than larger ones.c. the ecosystem has to be considered when building a green building.d. they are difficult to maintain and thus need more operating costs.35. green roofs are used because        .a. they fit the surrounding environment wellb. they can help to contr

47、ol the temperature in the building wellc. they can keep natural water for use in everyday lifed. they are cheaper than other kinds of roofs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。most students have experienced or suffered from procrastination(拖延症). here are some tips to help

48、you reduce procrastination. set goalsstudents often procrastinate because they think that they can put off the work for a while and enjoy their time at the moment. 36 , when the deadline becomes one day away and the essay has yet to be started. in order to stay on track, you should constantly set an

49、d update goals. it can be beneficial to mark all deadlines in a planner and think about how much time you need to meet them all. update your plan for the upcoming two weeks so that you do not get overwhelmed(压倒), and continue to update as other assignments and events arise. additionally, make a dail

50、y schedule in order to reach necessary goals before going to bed.reward yourselfit can become extremely difficult to work for hours straight in order to finish schoolwork. in order to keep productivity, set breaks at the end of a period of time or once you finish a section of your work so that you c

51、an reward yourself with some deserved, scheduled, and controlled procrastination-like activities. 37 . breaks like these are proven to increase productivity and keep you focused, and they will make the process of studying much more bearable!remind yourself of what youre doingsometimes you may begin

52、to think that what you are working on has little to do with what you ultimately want to do. you may consider some work or a class pointless and not useful to your further studies. however, when these thoughts arise, remind yourself what the ultimate goal of your schooling is. remind yourself why you

53、 wanted to go to school and take this program in the first place. 38 .turn off the internet 39 if you do not need the internet to do your work, turn it off so that you are not receiving notifications while completing your work, and you are not so tempted to search for sites. the same goes for your c

54、ell phone; you can take a break from being connected to the cyber world in order to do your schoolwork. if you feel the need to check messages and websites often, set time when you will allow yourself to do so rather than constantly staying connected. 40 4 being productive for all hours of every day

55、 does not workyou do need breaks, and as a student you are entitled to have a lot of fun. so, in order to balance productivity and amusement, plan time to go out with friends or do something relaxing. but ideally, social and relaxations plans should be made after a significant portion of work is com

56、plete. this way, while you are working, you can keep in mind that once you have finished your work you can go out and not worry about your assignments.a. have something to look forward to.b. enjoy every minute in school.c. you may have coffee with a friend, cook, or watch a television showd. this th

57、ought tends to make things worse, thoughe. the internet has become an essential part of our daily lifef. you may understand why you should focus on completing your workg. some of the most common distractions are those found on the internet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。i still remember an old lady, a customer on the paper route in my hometown when i was 12 years old. she taught me a lesson in 41 that i shall never forget.on a(n) 42 afternoon, a friend and i were throwing stones onto the 43 of the old lady'