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1、-山西省洪洞县第一中学高三上学期第二次月考英语试题（含答案）-第 13 页洪洞一中高三第二次月考英语试题第一部分：阅读理解 （共两节，60 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 3分，共 45 分） 阅读下列短文：从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，将正确的选项涂在答题卡上。ASIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR FLY TO THE MOON CLUBAND ENJOY A FREE * FLIGHT TO ANY DESTINATION IN ASIA!With a registration fee of just $50 per child, children

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8、height of almost 310 metres, it is the tallest building in Europe. The Shard has completely changed the appearance of London. However, not everyone thinks that it is a change for the better.The Shard was designed by the famous Italian architect Renzo Piano. When he began designing the Shard for Lond

9、on, Piano wanted a very tall building that looked like a spire (尖顶). He wanted the glass surfaces to reflect the sky and the city. The sides of the building arent regular. So the building has an unusual shape. It looks like a very thin, sharp piece of broken glass. And that is how the building got t

10、he name: the Shard. Piano says that the spire shape of the Shard is part of a great London tradition. The shape reminds him of the spires of the churches of London or the tall masts (桅杆) of the ships that were once on the river Thames.The Shard has 87 floors. At the top, there is an observatory. At

11、the moment the building is empty, but eventually there will be a five-star hotel. There will also be top quality restaurants, apartments and offices.Before building work began, a lot of people didnt want the Shard though the plans were approved. Now they are still unhappy about the Shard. Some criti

12、cs say that such a tall skyscraper might be good in a city like New York, but not in London. They say that the best thing about the Shard is its spire shape. But that is the only thing. There is no decoration, only flat surfaces. The Egyptians did that 4,500 years ago. They also think the Shard is t

13、oo big for London. It destroys the beauty of the city.Other critics dont like what the Shard seems to represent. They say that the Shard shows how London is becoming more unequal. Only very rich people can afford to buy the expensive private apartments and stay in the hotel. But the people who live

14、near the Shard are among the poorest in London. So the Shard seems a symbol of the division in society between the very rich and the poor.The Shard now dominates the London skyline. It is not certain, however, that ordinary London citizens will ever accept it as a valuable addition to the city. 4. L

15、ondons newest skyscraper is called the Shard because of _.A. its cost B. its size C. its height D. its shape5 When he designed the Shard, Piano wanted it to _.A. change Londons skyline B. imitate the Egyptian styleC. inherit Londons traditionD. attract potential visitors6. The critics who refer to s

16、ocial division think the Shard _.A. is far away from the poor areaB. is intended for wealthy peopleC. is only preferred by the richD. is popular only with Londoners7. Which would be the best title for the passage?A. The Shard: Work of a Great ArchitectB. The Shard: New Symbol of London?C. The Shard:

17、 A Change for the Better?D The Shard: Cheers and ClapsC(Q = Question; A = Answer)Situation IQ: If someone sits right next to me in an empty movie theater, is it rude to move?A: Maybe, but nobody will fault you for it. Chances are that close sitter doesnt realize he disturbs you, so he may miss your

18、annoyance. You undoubtedly arent the first person hes met who needs enough room. Forgive his bad judgment, move quietly and enjoy the show.Situation IIQ: If I use the bathroom at a store, do I need to buy something?A: Consider frequency and urgency. Is this a one-time or an emergency? If so, you don

19、t have to buy anything, but it would be kind if you did. However, if you regularly use the bathroom at this place, then you are a customer, and you should act like one.Situation IIIQ: If someone is talking loudly on the bus, is there a nice way to ask him to keep it down?A: No. Try other means.1) St

20、are at him until he gets aware of it and quiets down. 2) Lift your finger in a silence motion(动作)and smile. 3) Put on earphones and ignore him.Situation IVQ: If I remember my friends birthday a day late, should I apologize or just wish her a happy birthday like nothing happened?A: This is the reason

21、 why the word belated was invented. Happy belated birthday! is short for: Well, I know I forgot, but then I remembered. Forgive me and happy birthday.Situation VQ: Can I lie about seeing a text because I was too busy or lazy to respond(回复) to it?A: Dont lie. Receiving a text does not mean you need t

22、o respond to it. Why waste a perfectly good lie when the truth will serve? Yes, you can say if ever asked, I saw it. No explanation is needed as to why you dont respond.8. You will get annoyed in a theater when . . A. a person is too active B. a person sits too close to youC. a person talks too loud

23、ly D. a person is too rude to you9. How will you quiet someone down in a public place? A. By looking purposefully at him B. By making fun of him continuously C .By talking to him directly. D. By pointing angrily at him.10. The underlined word belated in Situation IV probably means . . A. predicted B

24、. returned C. delayed D. cancelled11. What is the passage mainly about? A. Different ways to change others manners B. Modern ways to mind your manners. C. Proper manners to offer help to others. D. Good manners to talk to people.D As has been all too apparent in recent days at Balcombe, few issues c

25、ause greater concern than energy policy. Many village communities feel their countryside is being ruined by the power-producing machines of wind farms; yet they never take direct action, even though the planning laws put them at a severe disadvantage. And the generous subsidies (财政补贴) , which encour

26、age the expansion of wind power, are not favorable to the village communities and set landowners in conflict with other residents (居民) . Those who disagree with the rapid expansion of wind farms state that the damage they cause is out of proportion(比例) to the benefits they bring, because their energ

27、y output cannot match that of the carbon-based power stations they are supposed to replace. Supporters insist that wind must be part of a mix of renewables, nuclear and carbon, and that the country is committed to meeting EU ( European Union) targets for non-carbon energy generation. Against this ba

28、ckground, the fact that there is an argument within the Government over whether to publish an official report on wind farms impact on the countryside becomes even more extraordinary. The two parties in the coalition (联合) government are in disagreement over what it should say. We have some advice for

29、 the two parties: publish the report, and let the country be the judge. Even if it contains evidence that wind farms are harmful, it will hardly be a pleasant surprise to people who do not like them. Equally, supporters must argue their case by acknowledging the concerns and explaining why they are

30、either misplaced or worthy of much attention. The suggestion that further negotiations are to take place to produce an acceptable report suggests that the politics of coalition government are doing the country harm in a certain way. Given the sensitivities involved, all the information should be ava

31、ilable so that people can reach their own conclusions, rather than being left with the suspicion（猜疑）that facts are being replaced by political beliefs.12. We can learn from the first paragraph that_.A. many village communities are satisfied with the subsidiesB. the residents are in favor of the expa

32、nsion of wind farmsC. energy policy catches much attention of the publicD. the planning laws offer great benefits to the residents13. Supporters think that the expansion of wind power_.A. is more rapid than that of carbon-based powerB. agrees with EU targets for non-carbon energy generationC. is exp

33、ected to be much better than that of nuclear powerD. guarantees an increase in energy output14. It can be inferred from the passage that_.A. an official report will settle the energy problemB. the two parties are divided over the issue of wind farmsC. the two parties have agreed on a further negotia

34、tionD. political beliefs concerning energy issue go against facts15. Which of the following reflects the authors opinion? A. Increase political impact on energy policy.B. Leave the two parties to reach their own conclusions. C. Let the nation judge the facts about wind power. D. Release a statement

35、of supporters on wind farm.第二节 （共5小题，每小题3分，满分15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。Kids health: Four steps for fighting stressEverybody gets stressed from time to time. 16 Some ways of dealing with stress like screaming or hitting someone - dont solve much. But other ways, like talking to so

36、meone you trust, can lead you to solving your problem or at least feeling better.Try taking these four steps the next time you are stressed:(1)Get support. When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you. Talkto a trusted adult, such as a parent or other relatives. 17 They might haveh

37、ad similar problems, such as dealing with a test, or the death of a beloved pet.(2)Dont take it out on yourself. Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they takeit out on themselves. Oh, dear, thats not a good idea. Remember that there arealways people to help you. Dont take it out on yourself.

38、18 (3)Try to solve the problem. After youre calm and you have support from adults andfriends, its time to get down to business. 19 Even if you cant solve it all,you can solve a piece of it.(4)Be positive. Most stress is temporary (暂时的). Remember stress does go away,especially when you figure out the

39、 problem and start working on solving it.These steps arent magic, but they do work. And if you can stay positive as you makeyour way through a tough time, youll help yourself feel better even faster. - 20 A.Ah, it feels so good when the stress is gone.B Ask for a helping hand to get you through the

40、tough situation.C.Notice your friends feelings and find a way to help them.DDifferent people feel stress in different ways.E.And dont forget about your friends.F.Then, find a way to calm downG.You need to figure out what the problem is第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的

41、四个选项（A, B, C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑As I held my fathers hands one night, I couldnt help but notice their calluses(老茧）and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a 21 , including all his struggles. One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾）hit Ontario, turning it into a 22 desert. On o

42、ne of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last 23 from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which 24 took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didnt 25 quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we 26 needed twenty dozen

43、. I was completely frustrated and 27 .Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves1”Dad 28 .“Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then were 29 .” Such is Dad-whatever problem he 30 ,he never gives up. 31

44、 , the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, 32 Dad remained optimistic. He 33 to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to 34 Dad and his faith that guided us through the ha

45、rd times. Dad is also a living example of real 35 From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to 36 our family. He always puts our happiness 37 his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games 38 his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more

46、sympathetic and 39 putting others first. Dad，the life 40 I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.21 A .teacherB farmerC. gardenerD. grocer22 A .burning B .livelyC. disappearingD. stormy23 A. orderB. form C .gap D. position24 A. repeatedlyB .finally C. normallyD .really25 A. begin B. go C. occur D. change26 A. yetB. even C still D .nearly27 A. surprisedB. nervous C. frightened D angry28 A. apologizedB. laughed C .complained D. cried29 A. lostB. gone C. done