1、高三上学期月考卷(四)第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分) 第一节(共5小题:每小题15分,满分7.5分) 请听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项。1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Neighbors.C. Friends.2. What does the man think of the cruise?A. Expensive.B. Attractive.C. Terrible.3. What helped a lot advertise the mans club?A. Newspa
2、pers.B. Leaflets.C. Magazines.4. What will Merrick do first?A. Give a performance.B. Attend an interview.C. Check into the hotel5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A song.B. A movie.C. A race 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 请听下面5段对话或独白,选出最佳选项。 请听第6段材新,回答第6、7题。6. When does the concert begin?A. At 6:
3、30.B. At 7:00.C. At 7:30.7. Where are the speakers now?A. In the car.B. On the pavement.C. In the concert hall.请听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. Who is Anna probably?A. The womans professor.B. The womans trainer.C. The womans classmate9. What is the man going to do next Monday?A. Go on business trips.B. Work overt
4、ime.C. Do some exercise.11请听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. What did the man do on Monday?A. He got a computer game.B. He bought a magazine.C. He celebrated his birthday.11. What does the man like about the City Car 2?A. Its controls.B. Its story.C. Its characters. 12.What can the man do on the website?A. Look
5、at some game updates.B. Read the reviews of the game.C. Communicate with other gamers.请听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. Where do the teenagers go on holiday in the early July?A. Australia.B. The USA.C. New Zealand.14. How many people are there in each group in total?A.18.B.20.C.22.15. What are not included in t
6、he package holidays?A. Air tickets.B. Admission fees.C. Equipment fees.16. Where do the teenagers live when traveling to tropical islands?A. In huts.B. In boats.C. In tents.请听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. What is the subject of Annas paintings?A. Humans.B. Nature.C. Architecture.18. How does Anna get access
7、to the places to paint her picture?A. By car and by truck.B. By truck and on foot. C. By plane and on foot.19. What makes Annas paintings look realistic?A. The color.B. The light.C. The size.20. What does Anna plan to do?A. Publish some articles.B. Write some short stories.C. Design some postcards.第
8、二部分: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30分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AInventions That Will Make Your 2019 a Lot More InterestingEach year there are countless new products and inventions on the market. Here are some of the most exciting products to come out over the year.Xbox Adaptive Controlle
9、rThe Xbox Adaptive Controller is here to make the gaming world more accessible. Microsoft developed the Xbox Adaptive Controller to help those with limited hand and arm mobility (移动的能力) play games. It connects device (设备) such as switches, buttons and joysticks (操纵杆) to create a unique custom contro
10、ller experience. The product itself was inspired by previous efforts made by groups like the Cerebral Palsy Foundation.Gravity BlanketGravity is in here to help you deal with your anxiety. Starting off as a Kickstarter campaign, the company Gravity has created a therapeutic (治疗的) weighted blanket en
11、gineered to be around 10% of your body weight. The super comfortable blanket helps those who have a sleeping problem, and those who may be stressed, or deal with anxiety.Solar Charged JacketIf you are a night runner, this one is for you. Created by U.K.-based sporting goods company Vollebak, the Sol
12、ar Charged Jacket absorbs light during the day and gives off its “green energy” for those who need to be safe after dark.LynQGetting separated from friends or family members at an event or a festival can be annoying. LynQ helps you find your loved ones when you get separated from the group. Unlike s
13、martphones, this compass- like device does not need any Wi-Fi to stay connected. It is a great tool for family vacations.21. What do we know about the Xbox Adaptive Controller?A. It makes it easier for users to play games.B. It gives users a shared game experience.C. It is intended for disabled game
14、 lovers.D. It consists mainly of remote joysticks.22. Which of the following is fit for those who find it hard to fall asleep?A. The Xbox Adaptive Controller.B. The Solar Charged JacketC. The Gravity BlanketD. LynQ.23. In what way is LynQ different from a smartphone?A. It is powered by solar energy.
15、B. It requires no Internet connection.C. It is used to improve family relationships.D. It responds to family members more quickly.BIn the fall of 2017, when Paula Aldridge needed to get a job, she found herself at a crossroads. The 50-year-old wasnt sure she would ever work again, due to health issu
16、es.But Aldridges life and career journey started to turn around after she connected with Goodwill of Central Iowas skills training programs. These programs are tailored to help people develop the kind of specific, real-world skills they need to get and keep a job, through a combination of detailed i
17、nstruction and hands-on experience.When Aldridge first connected with Goodwill in September 2017, she was dealing with several barriers to immediate employment. Transportation was challenging, as she didnt have a drivers license or own a car. Aldridge also had a limited work history with long employ
18、ment gaps (间断) , meaning she missed out on learning important skills, such as working a credit card machine. On top of that, her physicalhealth issues were also a problem.According to Kayleigh Duff, a career specialist at Goodwill of Central Iowa, the biggest barrier Aldridge had to overcome was fro
19、m within. “She said outwardly that she had all of this confidence and that she knew how strong a worker she was, but I dont think she truly believed it herself.”Thankfully, Aldridge had plenty of people on her side to provide motivation and guidance. She originally started off in the food service tr
20、aining program but was eager to enter the retail (零售) skills program, since she had previously worked at the Salvation Army and Subway. When Aldridge mentioned her interest in retail, Duff recognized that her go-getting attitude would be a perfect match for the program.The seven-week retail skills t
21、raining is a systematic program combining classroom instruction with on- the-job experience at a Goodwill store. As Aldridge progressed and graduated from the program, she became more confident in her abilities.Duff said it was great to see how Aldridge grew into the devoted, driven worker she is to
22、day. “She has this strong desire, this longing to succeed. And she knows that shes able to do that, although she has fallen short in the past.”24. What can be learned about Goodwills training programs?A. They combine theory with practice.B. They guarantee a good job for participants.C. They are desi
23、gned mainly for the unemployed.D. They were established in the autumn of 2017.25. What was the biggest problem Aldridge faced according to Duff?A. Poor health.B. Poor working skills.C. A lack of confidence.D. A lack of a drivers license.26. Why did Aldridge change her training program?A. She wanted
24、to attend a more systematic program.B. She wanted to gain some hands-on experience.C. She was more interested in retail.D. She followed Duffs advice.27. Whats the main idea of the text?A. A 50-year-old devotes herself to Goodwill.B. Goodwill helps a 50-year-old turn her life around.C. Goodwill train
25、ing programs spring up around the world.D. Success is closely linked to appropriate training programs.CWould you give your Social Security Number to the clerk at the grocery store? Of course not, right? Yet, if youre like most people, you wouldnt hesitate to give out a different, but equally importa
26、nt number to the same person.Experts now say that your cellphone number may be more pivotal than any other personal information in the eyes of spammers (垃圾邮件发送者) and identity thieves. In other words, instead of handing it out, you should guard that cellphone number with your life.Today, your cellpho
27、ne number will likely be with you for a very long time. That means if spammers get your cellphone number, it will be much harder to get rid of them. It also means that over the years, your cellphone number will be linked to a lot of personal informationfrom contact lists(通讯录) to bank card numbers, a
28、ll information that hackers(黑客)would love to get their hands on.A few years ago, German security researcher Karsten Nohl showed what he could obtain using only a persons cellphone number. California Congressman Ted Lieu was given a new cellphone for a day and Nohl was given that cellphone number. Us
29、ing just that number, Nohl was able to find Lieus location and movements throughout Los Angeles, read his emails and text messages, and record phone calls between Lieu and his staff. And Nohl did all of this from his office in Berlin using just a cellphone number.Still think its a good idea to post
30、your number on a noticeboard?Its safe to assume that Nohl is an expert when it comes to hacking, but even the ordinary thief can use your cellphone number to cause harm to you. When you sign up for an account online, you usually provide your email address and a password (密码). But if you forget that
31、password, many of these companies will send you a password retrieval code (检码)via your cellphone. Lets say you post something for sale online and you include your name, email, and cellphone number. Youve now given a potential thief everything he needs to hack into any of your online accounts. Theref
32、ore, it just makes sense to protect yourself by guarding that number as closely as you would guard any other personal information.28. What does the underlined word “pivotal” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?A. Accessible.B. Familiar.C. Important.D. Manageable.29. What does the third paragraph mainl
33、y talk about?A. Why people should protect their cellphone numbers.B. Why people seldom change their cellphone numbers.C. How to protect our personal information.D. How to get rid of spammers.30. What did Karsten Nohls show intend to prove?A. Nohl is a real expert in hacking.B. Its necessary to fight
34、 against hackers.C. Lieus new cellphone has powerful functions.D. Its easy to hack information via cellphone numbers.31. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Its a good idea to sell something online.B. Its necessary to register several accounts online.C. Its common for people to forget their
35、 passwords.D. Its risky to post your cellphone number online.DAt 9 pm, Li Zhigang was sitting in front of his fruit shop on a busy street in central Shanghais Xujiahui area, removing the thin plastic film from rotten pears and oranges. “This is so much trouble!” he complained while throwing the plas
36、tic into one garbage can and the fruit into another. In the past, Li simply threw away what could not be sold with the packaging on, but from July 1, 2019, he could be fined up to 200 yuan for doing so.Like Li, many of the tens of millions of residents in Shanghai have been complaining recently that
37、 the introduction of compulsory household garbage sorting is making life difficult, but at the same time have been having to learn to do it.Calls for garbage sorting have brought little progress in China in the past decade, but Shanghai is leading a fresh start for the worlds second-largest waste pr
38、oducer. “If we say China is now classifying its waste, then its Shanghai that is really doing it,” said Chen Liwen, an environmentalist who has devoted herself to waste classification for the past decade. “Its starting late, compared with the US or Japan, but if its successful in such a big city wit
39、h such a huge population, it will mean a lot for the world,” she said. While the measures force a change of habits for most people, they bring opportunities for some. Du Huanzheng, director of the Recycling Economy Institute at Tongji University, said waste sorting was important for Chinas recycling
40、 industry. “Without proper classification, a lot of garbage that can be recycled is burned, and thats a pity,” he said. “After being classified, things suitable to be stored and transported can now be recycled.” Besides, prices of small sortable garbage cans for home use haveincreased on e-commerce
41、(电子商务) platforms, while garbage can makers are also developing smartmodels in response to new needs. Whats more, garbage sorting is also an important part of a countrys soft power. “For China, it is an opportunity to improve its international reputation. However, it is a long process that requires e
42、ffort from government, enterprises and individuals (个人),” Du said.32. What do the underlined words “doing so” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. Packaging fruit with plastic film.B. Selling rotten fruit to customers.C. Throwing rotten fruit into a garbage can.D. Throwing fruit and its packaging into the sam
43、e garbage can.33. What does the author want to show by writing Paragraph 2?A. The new garbage sorting rules in Shanghai are strict.B. Garbage sorting puts Shanghai residents into trouble.C. It is not easy to learn how to sort garbage.D. Its necessary to sort garbage in Shanghai.34. What is Chen Liwe
44、ns attitude towards garbage sorting in China?A. Hopeful.B. Doubtful.C. Uninterested.D. Worried.35. Which of the following is mentioned as a benefit of garbage sorting?A. It helps reduce the burden of individuals.B. It makes smart garbage cans affordable.C. It helps improve Chinas hard power.D. It av
45、oids recyclable things being burned.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。From kindergarten to graduate school there is a nearly unlimited supply of learning resources (资源) for students. These resources come in a variety of forms, all serving a single purposeto improve learn
46、ing outcomes for students. 36 Educators spend a good deal of time searching for learning resources and are in a position to be approached by educational publishers and software developers. Educators may use open source material from well-known universities like Harvard and MIT or offer learning reso
47、urces from independent publishers to their students.While there are a variety of learning resources for all education levels, early-childhood learning resources are probably the most common. A wide range of websites, software and mobile applications are aimed at children and serve as learning resour
48、ces in math, reading, science, writing, etc. 37 Learning resources for students in high school and college are also abundant. 38 While there may be a large number of websites and computer applications that serve as an ancillary (辅助的) resource for a given subject, a teacher may recommend a reference book, biography, or literary work as a resource relevant to the specific area of study.Many learning res