廣東開平風(fēng)采華僑中學(xué)2014高三上第一次月考-英語

1、絕密啟用前 試卷類型：A廣東開平風(fēng)采華僑中學(xué)2014高三上第一次月考-英語本試卷共8頁,三大題,滿分135分；考試用時(shí)120分鐘。. 語言知識及應(yīng)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第一節(jié) 完形填空（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從1-15各題所給的A、B、C和D項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。It came upon us suddenly- my husband and I were facing his heart operation. He had never told me about the shortness of breath he had

2、experienced a few months earlier. When he was alarmed by the state of his 1 , he finally asked me to make an appointment with the 2 .When he was having the 3 , I was praying every prayer I had learned. My best friend and my son were by my side. In the darkest moment, I felt deep inside that he would

3、 not 4 the operation. Just when I had given up all the hope of a good outcome, I felt hugged and surrounded by 5 as many people were praying for us.Soon the doctor 6 out, bringing the good news that the operation was 7 . He shook my hand, and when I 8 his warm and firm hand, I became 9 of what I was

4、 doing. I was holding a hand which, just a short while ago, had held my husband's 10 heart.As part of recovery, my husband was given a red 11 to grasp tightly to his chest. It could prevent any 12 to the cut when he was moving, coughing or sneezing. Five days after the operation, we returned hom

5、e. The red pillow kept us 13 as my husband gained strength and confidence.That was four years ago. 14 , when I see the red pillow in our closet, I will always hold it close to my chest and remember the day when I realized the 15 of grace and goodness.( ) 1. A.breath B. health C. shapeD. appearance(

6、) 2. A. doctorB. nurseC. officer D. milker( ) 3. A. restB. management C. organizationD. operation( ) 4. A. experienceB. bearC. surviveD. pass( ) 5. A. pityB. loveC. mercyD. comfort( ) 6. A.set B. tookC. turnedD. came( ) 7. A. successful B. cruelC. fortunateD. lonely( ) 8. A. soundedB. touchedC. appl

7、iedD. felt( ) 9. A. afraid B. aware C. shocked D. fond( ) 10. A. sinking B. beating C. running D. warming( ) 11. A. walletB. boxC. pillow D. gift( ) 12. A. damageB. wound C. openingD. growth( ) 13. A. companionB. company C. friend D. fellow( ) 14. A. Eventually B. Occasionally C. Unexpectedly D. Sud

8、denly( ) 15. A. fact B. dreamC. powerD. truth第二節(jié) 語法填空（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，按照句子結(jié)構(gòu)的語法性和上下文連貫的要求，在空格處填入一個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)脑~或者括號中詞語的正確形式填空，并將答案填寫在答題卡標(biāo)號為16-25的相應(yīng)位置上。Have you ever asked yourself why children go to school? You will _16_ (probable) say that they go to learn languages, arithmetic, history, science

9、and some other knowledge. That is quite true；but why do they learn these things?We send our children to school to prepare them for the time_17_ they will be big and will have to work for _18_. Nearly everything they study at school has some practical use in their life. But is that _19_ only reason w

10、hy they go to school?There is more in education than just _20_ (learn) facts. We go to school to learn how to learn, so that when we have left school we can continue to learn.A man _21_ really knows how to learn will always be successful, because when he has to do something new, he will not only be

11、able to do it well himself, he will also be able to teach others _22_ to do it in the best way. The _23_ (educate) person, on the other hand, is either unable to do something new, or just _24_ (do) it badly. The purpose of schools, _25_, is not to teach languages, arithmetic, history science, etc. ,

12、but to teach pupils the way to learn. 閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）第一節(jié) 閱讀理解（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。AI had the meanest mother in the world. While other kids ate candy for breakfast, I had to have cereal, eggs and toast. Others had cokes and candy for lunch, while we had to eat a

13、sandwich. As you can guess, my supper was different than the other kids'. But at least I was not alone in my suffering. My sister and two brothers had the same mean mother as I did.My mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times. She had to know who our friends were and what we were doi

14、ng. We had to wear clean clothes every day. Other kids always wore their clothes for days. We reached the height of disgrace because she made our clothes herself, just to save money.The worst is yet to come. We had to be in bed by 9：00 each night and up at 7：45 the next morning. So while my friends

15、slept, my mother actually had the courage to break Child Labor Law. She made us work. I believed she lay awake all night thinking up mean things to do to us. Through the years, our friends' report cards had beautiful colors on them, black for passing, red for failing. My mother, however, would m

16、erely be content with black marks. None of us was allowed the pleasure of being a dropout.She forced us to grow up into educated and honest adults. Using this as a background, I'm now trying to bring up my three children. I'm filled with pride when my children think I am mean because now I t

17、hank God every day for giving me the meanest mother in the world.( ) 26.From the passage we can learn that the writer's mother was _.A.not generous at all B.very strict with her childrenC.very mean with money matters D.very cruel to her children( ) 27.Which of the following things did the writer

18、 hate to do most?A.Eating differently from other kids.B.Wearing clean clothes made by mother.C.Going to bed early and getting up early.D.Letting mother know where they were.( ) 28.It can be inferred from the passage that _.A.the writer worked hard and usually got good grades in studiesB.mother was p

19、unished for breaking the Labor LawC.all the other kids studied better than the writerD.the writer's family lived a miserable life( ) 29.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A.Mother practised economy in running her home.B.The writer is very thankful for her moth

20、er.C.The writer is severe with her children when bringing them up.D.The wrier has a deep hatred for her mother.( ) 30.The passage was written in a way of _ tone.A.humorous B.hateful C.ridiculous D.criticalBHow to improve my life？Many people think that they have to accept whatever life throws at them

21、. They'll say, “This is my fate, my destiny. I cannot change it.”O(jiān)f course not！You don't have to suffer needlessly. Your destiny depends on you, not on any other external factors.I know someone who says she just accepts what life gives her because she has done everything she can to improve i

22、t. Guess what her lifestyle is？She wakes up in the morning, goes to work, comes back home, relaxes, chats with people, watches TV, then goes to sleep. Next day, the same routine cycle follows.Huh! Is this what she calls “doing her best”？She believes she has tried her best and just accepts it in her

23、heart that this is the life that God has intended for her to live; that her luck can only change if God wills it. Of course God wants us to be happy and live our life to the fullest, but we have to do our share of exerting (運(yùn)用) the effort to live the life of our dreams.Remember that you reap what yo

24、u sow. You just don't sit around and wait for a million dollars to fall from the sky. You have to get off the couch, get your eyes off the TV screen, get your hands off the phone. Don't expect your luck to change unless you do something about it. If something goes wrong, don't just regar

25、d it as a temporary setback; but use it as feedback. Learn your lesson, make the most of the situation, and do something to solve the problem. It's not enough to think positively; you also have to act positively.If someone's life is in trouble, do you just hope and pray that things will turn

26、 out fine? Of course not！You get to do anything you can to save the person. So it is with your own life. It is not enough to hope for the best, but you have to do your best. In other words, don't just stand (or sit) there, do something to improve your life.( ) 31.According to the woman mentioned

27、 in Para.3, her life _.A.doesn't need improving B.couldn't be improvedC.will be better some day D.will be worse in the future( ) 32.What does the author think of the woman's life?A.Positive. B.Satisfying. C.Colorful. D.Passive.( ) 33.Which of the following statements is the author's

28、opinion?A.Your temporary problem is not discouraging.B.Your luck can be changed by your efforts.C.You can only achieve success when God wills it.D.You should treat yourself in the way you treat friends.( ) 34.In Para.5, the author emphasizes the importance of _.A.positive action B.positive thinkingC

29、.hope for the best D.intention to succeed( ) 35.The text is mainly written to advise you to _.A.understand yourself B.improve your lifeC.believe in yourself D.change your normal wayCThe African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth, is of great importance to African ecosystem (生態(tài)系統(tǒng)).U

30、nlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment. As a big planteater, it largely shapes the forestandsavanna (稀樹草原) surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting_the_terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat.It is the

31、elephant's great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous op

32、en spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other planteaters.Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches ove

33、rhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed planteaters to move around and for smal

34、l planteaters to get their food as well.What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosys

35、tem.( ) 36.What is the passage mainly about?A.Disappearance of African elephants.B.Forests and savannas as habitats for African elephants.C.The effect of African elephants' search for food.D.The eating habit of African elephants.( ) 37.What does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most pro

36、bably mean?A.Fixing the time.B.Worsening the state.C.Improving the quality.D.Deciding the conditions.( ) 38.What do we know about the open spaces in the passage?A.They result from the destruction of rain forests.B.They provide food mainly for African elephants.C.They are home to many endangered anim

37、als.D.They are attractive to planteating animals of different kinds.( ) 39.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A.The African elephant is the largest animal on earth.B.African elephants have 300 pounds of plants every day, including small trees and under bushes.C.The A

38、frican elephant is in a way the builder of the environment like other land animals.D.If the African elephant disappears, the whole ecosystem won't be affected.( ) 40.The passage is developed mainly by _.A.showing the effect and then explaining the causesB.pointing out similarities and difference

39、sC.describing the changes in space orderD.giving examplesDRecreational tree climbing is taking root in the ecotourism industry, and it's sending guys like Tim Kovar to far off reaches of the globe. Kovar, a treeclimbing instructor, recently returned to the U. S. from Brazil, where he spent time

40、developing a treeclimbing operation thanks to the “slow travel” movement.Slow travel, is like the slow food movement, the practice of giving fast food in favor of homegrown cookingthe kind that takes hours to prepare and enjoy. Likewise, slow travel urges visitors to experience a place's natural

41、 surroundings and learn about the ecology in a way not afforded by extreme games.“Tree climbing is a slow activity,” says Kovar. “It's not something you do quickly and then you're on to the next thing or event.” There is no such thing as a quick climb, especially for beginners. This wasn'

42、;t a race against the clock or the fellow climbers. In fact, tree climbing is unlikely to ever become a feature of the extreme games. Many climbers refuse competition. There has already been so much competition in the world.“When you stand below the tree, it can be amazing.” Rusel De Maria says, loo

43、king affectionately up at Michael's Triumph, a 150foottall tree. But reaching the treetop, he adds, is an entirely different feeling. Likewise, his wife, Viola Brumbaugh, kneels on the ground and asks Michael's Triumph for permission to climb. “It goes a lot smoother that way,” she says.And

44、climbing has been included into many educational programs. New Tribe offers guided climbs through its school, Tree Climbing Northwest, where “we teach enough tree biology and forest ecology to raise awareness in our students,” says New Tribe President Sophis Sparks. “We know that the tree climbing e

45、xperience deepens personal appreciation for trees. After climbing, people value trees more and are motivated to support preservation. This is not just to preserve their playground.”Perhaps that is why he struggles with the term “recreational tree climbing,” saying, “I prefer to call it inspirational

46、 tree climbing.”( ) 41.What do slow travel and slow food movement have in common?A. They take people a long time.B. They are related to the ecotourism industry.C. They advocate protecting nature.D. They cost people little money.( ) 42.What do we know about tree climbing from the passage?A. People co

47、mpete to see who can climb to the top first.B. It favors the experience of enjoying nature.C. It is a kind of extreme sport and needs a lot of effort.D. People view it as a challenge to climb the tallest tree in a forest.( ) 43.Brumbaugh kneels on the ground before climbing trees to _.A. beg for the

48、 safety of climbingB. expect to climb faster than her husbandC. show respect for the treeD. ask for permission of her husband( ) 44.Sophia Sparks prefers the term “inspirational tree climbing” because it _.A. provides people with more chances to play outsideB. brings a lot of pleasure to lifeC. deep

49、ens personal love between each otherD. makes people realize they should protect trees( ) 45.What's the best title for the passage?A. Treeclimbing TravellingB. Slow Travel MovementsC. Dangers of ClimbingD. Respect for Nature第二節(jié) 信息匹配（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）閱讀下列應(yīng)用文及相關(guān)信息，并按照要求匹配信息，請?jiān)诖痤}卡上將對應(yīng)題號的相應(yīng)選項(xiàng)字母涂黑。首先請

50、閱讀下列餐館的信息：A. Pasta House new Italian restaurant located in the heart of the city. Simple but delicious inexpensive meals. Also has a good range of vegetable-only meals. Its always crowded so be ready to order take-away or share a table. Open 11 a.m. to midnight.B. A Taste of India famous for its spi

51、cy curries and many southern Indian dishes using chilli. You will usually be able to find a table during the week but if youre planning to go on the weekend make sure you book a table in advance. Open noon to midnight.C. Paris Match this is the finest French restaurant in the city. Wonderful food yo

52、u can enjoy in luxurious surroundings. The perfect place to have a romantic meal or impress a business partner, but be prepared for a large bill. Open noon to 2 a.m. Booking essential.D. Mountain Diner not fancy but tasty. Excellent Asian and European dishes. Countryside location surrounded by fores

53、t. Its at least an hours drive from the city so you might want to stay at the nearby Mountain Hotel overnight. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.E. Owl Café open 24 hours a day the café has a large selection of set breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for you to choose from, or you can enjoy one of their

54、 many delicious snacks and desserts over a cup of freshly made coffee.F. Greek Bistro a lively restaurant that serves great-value Greek food and has live Greek music played by a local band. Customers are encouraged to take part in the entertainment so be ready for a night of loud fun and laughter. O

55、pen 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.以下是五個(gè)人的選擇要求，請匹配每個(gè)人擬選擇的地方：46. Bill was late getting up today so hasnt had time to make breakfast. He wants to pick up something to eat before he goes to work so he has enough energy to last through to lunch time.47. Julie works in the city and wants to get some lunch. She doesnt w

56、ant anything too special so long as it is tasty and not too expensive. Julie likes all kinds of food but because she is on a diet she wants to avoid anything containing meat.48. Sally has friends visiting her from out-of-town and wants to take them to dinner. She wants to take them somewhere they ca

57、n enjoy the atmosphere and have fun. She is a university student so doesnt have a lot of money and doesnt like her food too hot.49. Albert is a businessman who will meet an important European client for a business dinner next week. Want to book a table at a quiet restaurant that will impress his guest with both its food and its surroundings.50. Robert is meeting his friend Ben for lunch today (Tuesday) and wants to take him to a nice rest