1、 - 1 - 连城一中连城一中 20192020 学年上期高三年级学年上期高三年级 月考二英语试卷月考二英语试卷 （考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分） 第第卷卷 选择题选择题（满分（满分 100 分）分） 第一部分第一部分 听力理解（共两节，满分听力理解（共两节，满分 30 分）分） 第一节第一节（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。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 did the man forget t
2、o bring this time? A. His work document. B. Summer clothes. C. The passport. 2. Where is the man now? A. In China. B. In France. C. In Italy. 3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Sister and brother. C. Cousins. 4. What does the woman need the man to do? A. Spell his nam
3、e for her. B. Repeat his street name. C. Rewrite his post office box number. 5. What did the driver do? A. He hit a person. B. He crashed his car. C. He ran three red lights. 第二节第二节（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个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段 对话或独白前，你将有时钟;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。 听
4、第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。 6. What are the speakers talking about? A. American literature. B. American history. C. American films. 7. What does Nicole Kidman do? - 2 - A. She is a writer. B. She is an actress. C. She is a history professor. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。 8. What did Mr Cooper teach Madeleine to do yes
5、terday? A. Make different colors. B. Avoid artistic accidents. C. Use her imagination more in her art. 9. What makes painting fun according to Mr Cooper? A. Taking no risks. B. Challenging yourself to be perfect. C. Pushing yourself to try new things. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. What is the man prob
6、ably doing in the beginning A. Reading a newspaper. B. Washing a dirty car. C. Watching TV. 11. In which country are drivers forbidden to put a pet in their lap? A. In Thailand. B. In America. C. In Japan. 12. Why are the rules so strict according to the woman? A. To make some money. B. To make peop
7、le drive less. C. To force the drivers to behave well. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. What type of movie is Jack filming? A. Action. B. Romance. C. Drama. 14. What does Jack want to do now? A. Go home and rest. B. Continue with his work. C. Fight with a bad guy. 15. Why doesnt Jack use a double? A. He
8、likes falling down. B. He thinks theyre bad actors. C. He wants to do everything himself. 16. What does Jack want the woman to do? A. Make a perfect movie. B. Meet him in the park right away. - 3 - C. Buy something for him from the store. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. Where did the Dennisons go yeste
9、rday? A. To Charleston. B. To Bay Town. C. To Jamestown. 18. How many houses will the Dennisons see today? A. One. B. Three. C. Four. 19. What does the speaker say about the kitchen? A. Its well-equipped. B. It has a high ceiling. C. Its neither too big nor too small. 20. Where will the speaker take
10、 the Dennisons next? A. Downstairs. B. Outside. C. Upstairs. 第二部分第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）分） 第一节第一节（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。 A There are more Starbucks special drinks than you could ever dream of, and were talking about the items that maybe arent offered
11、 at your local shop but are offered at one of the other approximately 30,000 locations around the world. Depending on what country you are in, the menu may look a little different, so if youre planning a trip anytime soon, check out what fun drinks you may find! Japan Sakura Blossom Cream Latte The
12、drink is currently only available in Japan. Sakura, which means cherry blossom, is considered to be a symbol of regeneration and simplicity. It is the national flower of Japan, and Starbucks typically only has the drink available in the springtime. The drink itself is just pink, with sakura sauce, c
13、herry blossom milk jelly, and strawberry sauce or jelly used to create the pink color, the drinks also come in special cherry blossom-themed cups. Vietnam Dolce Misto Starbucks created the Dolce Misto specifically for the Vietnamese market. “Its designed to bring Vietnamese customers a new flavor an
14、d respect for traditional Vietnamese coffee,” said the general director of Starbucks Vietnam on its release in 2015. - 4 - Dolce Misto is reportedly one of the strongest drinks in any Starbucks throughout the world. If sweet and strong is how you like your coffee and you live in Vietnam, this is the
15、 perfect Monday-afternoon pick-me-up for you. Chile Lemon Bar Frappuccino Meant to be the perfect sweet-and-sour summer drink, Starbucks Chile offered a Lemon Bar Frappuccino for the summer of 2018. With the combination of vanilla bean and lemonade topped with caramel sugar and whipped cream, the dr
16、ink was relatively well received, though some were disappointed there was no coffee in it. Its still unknown whether Starbucks will be bringing the limited edition drink back to Chile or anywhere for the summer of 2019. 21.When is Sakura Blossom Cream Latte accessible to customers in Japan? A. Octob
17、er. B. July. C. December. D. April. 22. What is special about Dolce Misto? A. It is available throughout the world. B. It helps open the Vietnamese market. C. It is a refreshing strong drink for customer. D. It is a traditional Vietnamese coffee drink. 23. What may upset some people about Lemon Bar
18、Frappuccino? A. It offers sweet-and-sour taste. B. It is a Starbucks drink without coffee. C. It is one of the limited drinks in Chile. D. It is uncertain whether Starbucks will bring it back. B “I will need to open your neck to remove the tumor,” the surgeon told me on a hot summer day. The words t
19、urned into white noise. “So, an ugly scar across my neck, then?” I asked. The nurse said: “ Dont worry. The closure is like his signature. Just like you want a perfect scar, he wants to give you one. Youll barely see it.” I found some comfort in that. I googled “cancer surgery scar” and was presente
20、d with neck images: necks with red and purple lines, closed with stitches or glue; necks with multiple scars. It was enough to make me shut my Macbook，as anxiety pulsed through my body. In the mirror, I admired my neck, running my finger across a gold chain I wore. Then a tiny voice said: “ Mummy!”
21、My then five-year-old son, Jack, appeared in the mirror behind me. Our reflection was a big reality check. See, my son didnt know I had cancer and was having surgery. Im a single mom. Jack - 5 - lives with me and doesnt have a relationship with his father. Im his hero. Im the homework helper, nurse,
22、 chef, taxi driver, and every other variation of parent, I knew I couldnt wimp out over cancer or some scar on my neckIm this kids life! So I did the next best thing I could think of: I made an appointment to get my hair done a few days before the first surgery. My goal was simple: golden hair to fr
23、ame my scar. If I couldnt hide it, I might as well show it off. I never had any intentions of hiding the scar. I didnt want my son to think my scar was something to be ashamed of. Im his role model and I needed to set a good example. Bad things can happen, but its how you deal with them that matters
24、. The scar proves I faced my fear and won. If I got through that, I can get through all the hardships, land on my feet and live boldly. 24. How did the author feel about the would-be scar across her neck at first? A. Comfortable and relieved. B. Anxious and frightened. C. Indifferent and unconcerned
25、. D. Thrilled and embarrassed. 25. What do the underlined words “wimp out” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. Challenge oneself. B. Ignore pain. C. Overcome fear. D. Lose courage. 26. Why did the author want to get her hair styled? A. To show her scar bravely. B. To shape beautiful hair. C. To hide the obv
26、ious scar. D. To make her son proud. 27. What is the story intended to convey? A. We should never hide our scars or any other pain. B. Scars can never be regarded as personal signature. C. We should challenge difficulty and face fear bravely. D. Parents should set a good example for their children.
27、C Perfectionism is a culturally accepted and even desired ideal. We want our children to be perfectly adjusted. We wish our bodies were perfectly shaped. We want to find the ideal soul mate. We expect our athletes in the Olympics to perform perfectly. We want our minds to be absolutely still at leas
28、t when we choose so. There is very little room for failure in our goal-driven society. And while there is nothing - 6 - wrong with trying to give the best we can, wanting to be perfect is an endeavor that is bound to fail. In fact, it lies at the heart of much of the anxiety and depression we encoun
29、ters every day. Children and teenagers crack under the expectations of overly ambitious parents, who want to force them to fulfill their own un-achieved dreams. Marriages fall apart under the stress of romantic ideals and ever-increasing pressures. Professionals, athletes and soldiers do their best
30、to live up to what others have put upon to them every day, and unavoidably have to accept their limitations One example is the news about Jonah Lehrer, a young and brilliant science writer who was criticized for making up quotes for his highly readable articles. Lehrer broke into the writing profess
31、ion at 26, published a best-seller two years later, and was quickly seen as a boy genius. The media machinery of initial admiration which later turned into scorn(轻蔑) and schadenfreude(幸灾 乐祸) made a loser out of this talented young man. We can observe the cycle of high expectations leading to failure
32、 and shame practically every day in the media: actors and musicians fallen from grace, politicians making unrealistic promises and quickly being ridiculed for it, and companies promising never-ending beauty and health that wont happen. We all like a winner and a star. However, no one can live up to
33、never-ending success and glory. What goes up must come down. What turns out to be flawless(无瑕疵的)the first time will unavoidably lose out another time. Its time to accept that we are human. Nobody is perfect. It would spare us a lot of pain. 28. What do we know about our present society? A. Some peop
34、le are motivated by their ambitions. B. Anxiety and depression make people stronger. C. Couples are likely to part for un-achieved dreams. D. Seeking to be perfect is beneficial to people. 29. What was responsible for Jonah Lehrers becoming a loser in the end? A. Feeling proud for his best-selling b
35、ook. B. Cheating in a writing competition. C. Too much criticism from his readers. D. Medias inappropriate response to him. 30. What will happen to a politician if his promise doesnt sound realistic? A. He will feel ashamed. B. He will be fined. C. He will be laughed at. D. He will be accused. 31. W
36、hat is the purpose of this passage? - 7 - A. To tell us to accept what we are. B. To inform us of how to be perfect in life. C. To criticize those who are unrealistic. D To introduce the way to go through painful life. D United States health officials are urging people to stop using electronic cigar
37、ettes, known as e-cigarettes. The call to action came after such products were linked to health problems. Five deaths have also been reported. E-cigarettes are a popular substitute for smoking products. The electronic devices heat liquid that includes flavoring, nicotine and other chemicals into vap
38、or very small particles that users breathe in. Nicotine is found in many plants, including tobacco. E-cigarettes or similar devices also can provide THC or other substances to users. THC is the natural chemical present in marijuana(大麻) plants that gives users the mental state known as a “high”. E-ci
39、garettes are said to be safer than normal cigarettes because they do not create the cancer- causing byproducts of burning tobacco. Yet health officials say e-cigarette users have reported shortness of breath and other breathing problems, such as coughing and chest pain. Some have been sick to the st
40、omach, felt very tired, suffered weight loss or developed high body temperatures. One report noted that most of the 53 illnesses reported in Illinois and Wisconsin were related to THC vaping (气化) products. But nearly 20 percent of the patients inhaled (吸入) substances like nicotine from e-cigarettes.
41、 Most of the reported cases were of young men. The report found that, “Since no single product or substance has been associated with the illness, persons should consider not using e-cigarettes while this investigation is ongoing.” Last November, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC
42、, reported that “e-cigarette use increased considerably among U. S. middle and high school students during 2017-2018.” Among high school students, it found e-cigarette use rose from 220, 000 students in 2011 to 3. 05 million in 2018. On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA gave a warning
43、 to JUUL Labs, maker of the best- selling e-cigarettes. The FDA accused the company of illegally marketing its products as being “safer than cigarettes” without the agencys approval. In a statement, the FDAS acting commissioner said that, “JUUL has ignored the law, and has made some of these stateme
44、nts - 8 - in school to our nations youth.” A JUUL spokesman said the company is studying the FDAS comments and “will fully cooperate”. 32. Which of the following can best describe e-cigarettes? A. Effective. B. Harmless. C. Infectious. D. Deadly. 33. What change will be caused when smokers inhale e-
45、cigarettes containing THC? A. They will be healthier. B. They will feel excited. C. They will lose weight. D. They will be peaceful 34. What information about JUUL Labs can we get from the last paragraph? A. FDA didnt agree on its way of promoting its products. B. Students became its main marketing
46、targets. C. It completely denied what it was accused of. D. E-cigarettes were invented by it. 35. What can be the best title of the passage? A. Say “No” to cigarettes B. A sharp rise of e-cigarettes use among young people C. E-cigarettes a potential killer D. Safer e-cigarettes are needed for health
47、 第二节第二节 （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。 Everybody who has dealt with any minor amount of stress has had the fantasy of packing up and running away from all of their problems, disappearing from the modern world almost entirely. 36 But he has done much further than
48、thatand much more selfish. He has created what he calls “The Blockade”, a nearly total media blackout(封锁) that has allowed him to stay 100 percent ignorant of the days news outside of the weather, local real estate listings, and how the Cleveland Cavaliers are doing. He doesnt know about the chaos o
49、f Trumps White House. He doesnt know about the white supremacists(至上主义者) and neo-Nazis that marched in Charlottesville. 37 He doesnt know who won out at the Oscars. Not only does he not look at newspapers and listen to white noise when he hangs out at a local caf , but he also asks his mom not to talk about current events when they chat on the phone. - 9