市西中学10月高三英语月考

1、市西中学2013年高三英语十月月考试题I. Listening Comprehension Section A Short Conversations Directions: In part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.

2、After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. Yesterday. B. Three days ago. C. Two days ago. D. Early last week.2.A. At home B. In a restaurant. C. In a car. D. On the

3、 street.3.A. A railway porter. B. A bus conductor. C. A taxi driver. D. A postal clerk.4. A. Something went wrong with the bus. B. Something prevented her from catching the bus.C. She took somebody to hospital. D. She came on foot instead of taking a bus.5. A. She was afraid of going out at night. B

4、. She wanted to get ready for a plane trip.C. She had to do some baking. D. She was moving to a new department.6.A. She partially agrees with the man. B. She completely agrees with the man.C. She doesnt agree with the man. D. She thinks life is worse for young people.7.A. The train is on time. B. Th

5、e train is empty.C. The train is late. D. The train is crowded.8.A. The woman is seeing a doctor. B. The woman is a close friend of the mans.C. The woman is tired of her work. D. The woman has been working too hard.9.A. The air was polluted yesterday.B. The man should listen to the weather report.C.

6、 She might not go camping tomorrow. D. She wants to book a hotel for tomorrow.10.A. She wants to say hello to the parents. B. She wants to know if everything is OK with her parents.C. She wants to hear her fathers voice. D. She wants to tell her parents she is fine.Section B Passages Directions: In

7、part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer t

8、o the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Anyone who needs to find a job,B. Those who have money but wonder how to investC. People who want to achieve higher life goalsD. People who lead an unhealthy life12. A. By e-mail B. By phon C. By talking

9、 face to face D. By writing letters13. A. The difference between a basketball coach and a life coach.B. Why Hollywood stars are in great need of life coaches.C. How people can achieve higher career goals.D. What a life coach usually does to help people succeed.Questions 14 through 16 are based on th

10、e following introduction.14. A. AfricaB. Asia C. EuropeD. South America15. A. Its a trade that is driven by customer appetites.B. The latest trick seems to be booting business.C. You can hardly resist the temptation when seeing the pictures of food.D. With the new technology, sales one the table hav

11、e risen by about 11%.16. A. Young people.B. Foreigners. C. Local people.D. Old people.Section C Longer Conversations Directions: In part C, you will hear two longer conversations. Each conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks w

12、ith the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Customs FormDestination: _17_Contents in detail: _18_Value: $_19_Type of mail: _20_Weight: 1.5 poundsYour item must not contain any dangerous articles prohibited b

13、y postal regulations.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 arc based on the following conversation.What is the man's oral report on?An 21 woman.What kind of people are called refugees?Those who 22 to escape war or other problems.How many refugees are there worldw

14、ide?About 23 .What does the man think of Ms. Ogata?She is successful both in _24_. Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A GrammarDirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the

15、one answer that best completes the sentence.25. When everything seems to be going _ you, remember that airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.A. with B. againstC. aroundD. for26. The group of 20 (G20) that accounts for two thirds of the world's population and 90 percent of its output i

16、s divided over issues ranging from the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to end its program of stimulus for the economy _ the civil war in Syria.A. for B. to C. with D. in 27. The real solution to the fuel shortage will have to be a new kind of car, _ that does not use so much oil. A. the one B. /

17、 C. one D. what28. Research In Motion hopes that the popularity of Blackberry Messenger will enable a new music sharing service to distinguish _ in a marketplace that is overwhelmingly dominated by Apples iTunes.A. itself B. itC. himselfD. him29. Chinese parents never allow their children _ long dis

18、tances when they are young.A. risk travelling B. to risk travelling C. to risk to travel D. risking to trave30. Wait at least 24 hours before you buy a big-ticket item, or you will make a purely emotional purchase _ you may regret later.A. whichB. for whichC. about whichD. at which31. - Do you belie

19、ve Mike chose neither to further his study nor to start his career after graduation?- He _ have decided to take a gap year, for he showed great interest in the one-year volunteering trip abroad.A. must B. could C. should D. need32. The connection between Paul of the New Orleans Hornets and James of

20、the Miami Heat has strengthened during the past seven years, to the point _ James thinks of Paul as his best friend in the NBA. Awhich Bwhat Cthat D. where33. There are a few doubts _ it's 'fair' to launch a phone and then append an 'S' to the same thing a year later - Apple'

21、s response would likely be _nobody is forcing you to buy the new hardware. And that's a fair point. A. thatwhether B. whether.whetherC. whenthat D. whether.that34. Tiny Times, Guo Jingmings first directorial work adapted from his best seller, _ for its obsession with “materialism”. A. criticized

22、 B. was criticized C. had criticized D. have been criticized35. Three years later our school will move to a new facility _ of its original location.A. is twice as large as B. is double the sizeC. which is the double size D. double the size36. _ you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door ope

23、ns to allow in more light.A. WhicheverB. WheneverC. HoweverD. Whatever37. Knowing how precious his short life _ him to a deep appreciation of each day he is able to spend.A has B have led C lead D is has led 38. _, yellow-eyed penguins were reducing sharply.A. Killing the parent birdsB. Attacked the

24、 nestsC. Deprived of their natural habitat D. Clearing the forest to make grassland39. The professor has spent years developing snake-like robots _ will eventually slide through fallen buildings in search of victims trapped after natural disasters or other emergencies. A. he hopes B. he hopes thatC.

25、 what he hopes D. which he hopes40. Since Giorgio Armani provided that famous movie stars suits for the movie back in the 1980s, the Italian designer _ Hollywoods stars. A. has been dressed B. has been wornC. has wornD. has been dressing41. The piano duo（双钢琴）concert _ by the two world-class pianists

26、 was a huge success. A. giving B. having been given C. having given D. given42. Researchers claim to have found the first proof _ getting a regular eight hours a night really does make you appear healthier and more attractive. A. as B. that C. how D. which43. “Home is _ the heart is.” If that is the

27、 case, you can make wherever you travel home.A. howB. whereC. whenD. why44. I feel honored to introduce Mr White to you, without _consideration our project would have ended in failure. A. whom B. that C. whose D. who45. San Diego's Zoo and Sea World are places where residents and visitors alike

28、can enjoy r animals and plants in shows and exhibits, _ in part by San Diego's climate.A. made it possible B. making it possible C. making possible D. made possible46. _ a child begins school, he enters a world of vicious competition where success and failure are clearly defined and measured.A.

29、The moment B. Until C. While D. Since47. The book is unsatisfactory _ it lacks a good index.A in which B on which C in that D that where48. Frightened by the bullets _, the fellow hid his head _the bushes, _.A. whistled, in, leaving his body exposingB. was whistled by, between, and left his body exp

30、osingC. whistling by, in, leaving his body exposedD. whistled, into left his body exposed49. -When shall we start the restoration of the historic buildings?-Not until our plan _ by the committee.A. will be approved B. will approve C. approves D. is approved50. Advice is like snow: the softer it fall

31、s, the longer it dwells upon, and _.A. it sinks into the mind the deeper B. the deeper the mind it sinks intoC. it sinks into the deeper into the mind D. the deeper it sinks into the mind.Section B: VocabularyDirections: Complete the passage by choosing the proper words in the box.Each word can only

32、 be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. promise B. kill C. especially D. recall E. averageF. continually G. monetary H. motivation I. challenging J. restorePsychologists take opposing views of how external rewards, from warm praise to cold cash, affect _51_ and creativity.

33、Behaviorists, who study the relation between actions and their consequences, argue that rewards can improve performance at work and school. Cognitive( 认识派的 ) researchers, who study various aspects of mental life, maintain that rewards often destroy creativity by encouraging dependence on approval an

34、d gifts from others.The latter view has gained many supporters, _52_ among educators. But the careful use of small _53_ rewards speaks creativity in grade school children, suggesting that properly presented inducements indeed aid inventiveness, according to a study in the June Journal of Personality

35、 and Social Psychology.“If kids know theyre working for a reward and can focus on a relatively _54_ task, they show the most creativity,” says Robert Eisenberger of the University of Delaware in Newark. “But its easy to _55_ creativity by giving rewards for poor performance or creating too much anti

36、cipation for rewards.A teacher who _56_ draws attention to rewards or who hands our high grades for _57_ achievement ends up with uninspired students, Eisenberger holds. As an example of the latter point, he notes growing efforts at major universities to tighten grading standards and _58_ failing gr

37、ades.In early grades, the use of so-called token economies, in which students handle challenging problems and receive performance-based points to ward valued rewards, shows _59_ in raising efforts and creativity, the Delaware psychologist claims.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A Directions: For ea

38、ch blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of _60_, teach you a lesson

39、, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become You _61_ know who these people maybe （possibly your roommate, neighbor, co-worker, long lost friend, lover, or even a complete stranger）, but when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment they will affect your life in som

40、e _62 _wayAnd sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful and unfair at first, but _63_you find that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, willpower, or heartEverything happens for a reason Nothing happens _64_ or by means of go

41、od luck Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. _65_ these small tests whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly _66_ Th

42、e people you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience, help to create who you are and who you becomeEven the _67_ experiences can be learned from In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones If someone hurts you, _68_ you, or breaks your heart, forgi

43、ve them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart If someone loves you, love them back _69 _ , not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teaching you to love and how to open your _70_ and eyes to thingsMake every da

44、y count. _71_ every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it againTalk to people that you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high Hold your head up because

45、you have _72_ right to Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you dont believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you You can make of your life anything you wish Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no _73_Most importan

46、tly, if you LOVE someone, tell him or her, for you never know what tomorrow may have _74_ And learn a lesson in life each day that you liveThats the story of life60A peopleB purposeC intentionD advantage61A alreadyB sometimesC shouldD never62A limitedB strangeC otherD profound63A in reflectionB in r

47、ealityC in additionD in a way64A on purposeB by any chanceC by accidentD on principle65A DespiteB WithC For allD Without66A boredB pointlessC undeservedD meaningful67A goodB differentC badD pleasant68A betraysB lovesC appreciatesD understands69A in turnB moderatelyC unconditionallyD in a way70A mout

48、hB mindC heartD emotion71A ComprehendB AppreciateC ExpectD Evaluate72A everyB eachC properD exact73A ambitionB hatredC beliefD regrets74A in the futureB in stockC in storeD in pursuitSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished s

49、tatements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)I made a pledge to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I would try to be a loving husband and

50、 father. Totally loving. No ifs, ands or buts.The idea had come to me as I listened to a talk on my car radio. The speaker was quoting a Biblical passage about husbands being thoughtful of their wives. Then he went on to say, “Love is an act of will. A person can choose to love.” To myself, I had to

51、 admit that I had been a selfish husband. Well, for two weeks that would change.And it did. Right from the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said, “That new yellow sweater looks great on you.”“Oh, Tom, you noticed,” she said, surprised and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled.After the long drive, I

52、 wanted to sit and read. Evelyn suggested a walk on the beach. I started to refuse, but then I thought, “Evelyns been alone here with the kids all week and now she wants to be alone with me.” We walked on the beach while the children flew their kites.So it went. Two weeks of not calling the Wall Str

53、eet firm where I am a director; a visit to the shell museum though I usually hate museums. Relaxed and happy, thats how the whole vacation passed. I made a new pledge to keep on remembering to choose love.There was one thing that went wrong with my experiment, however. Evelyn and I still laugh about

54、 it today. On the last night at our cottage, preparing for bed, Evelyn stared at me with saddest expression.“Whats the matter?” I asked her.“Tom,” she said in a voice filled with distress, “do you know something I dont?”“What do you mean?”“Well that checkup I had several weeks ago our doctor did he

55、tell you something about me? Tom, youve been so good to me am I dying?”It took a moment for it all to sink in. Then I burst out laughing.“No, honey,” I said, wrapping her in my arms. “Youre not dying; Im just starting to live.”75. In the first paragraph, “No ifs, ands or buts” probably mean _.A. unnecessarily       B. unconditionally        C. impossibly             D. unintentionally76. During