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1、屯溪一中高三月考（三）英语试题第卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 drink does the man like?A. Tea. B. Coffee. C. Cold water.2. What are the

2、two speakers talking about? A. The increasing crime rate. B. The impact of mass media. C. The coverage of newspapers.3. When are Jennys parents coming? A. In April. B. In June. C. In July.4. Where is the man? A. At home. B. In a hotel. C. In a restaurant.5. How many adults are there in the mans grou

3、p? A. 2. B. 3 C. 5. 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，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Where will the speakers have a talk?A. In the office. B. In a park. C. In the caf.7. What will they talk about?A. The

4、 womans good idea. B. The mans notebook. C. The trip.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where is the man from?A. Germany. B. America. C. China.9. When will they start the language exchange?A. Today. B. Tomorrow. C. Next Thursday.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Which place is the tourists favourite site?A. Modern Bridge. B. DB

5、Tower. C. Nice Avenue.11. What will the man probably do in Water Square?A. Enjoy folk music and dancing. B. Buy some souvenirs. C. Get a magnificent view of the city.12. How does the man feel about the trip?A. He is disappointed at it. B. He feels unsure about it. C. He is eager for it.听第9段材料，回答第13至

6、16题。13. What has been consistent in building a brand over the last 25 years?A. Advertising media. B. Essence of the product. C. Essence of branding.14. What does Volvos case indicate？A. Volvo takes safety approach in branding.B. Companies shouldnt change their brand image all the time.C. The manager

7、s ideas are usually different from those of customers. 15. What does Mr. Roberson advise the advertising managers to do to avoid competition?A. Treat the customers as well as the boss. B. Put some personal insights into the brand. C. Differ the brand.16. What can we learn from the passage?A. The bra

8、nd competition is fierce now. B. Mr. Roberson is the president of Volvo Corporation.C. Building a brand today is very different from the past according to Mr. Roberson.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. About Shakespeare and Company which is not mentioned in the text?A. It lends books. B. It prepares beds for wr

9、iters. C. It reads books to children.18. What do we know about Mr. Whiteman?A. He was Ms. Beachs neighbor. B. He used to work at Ms. Beachs bookstore.C. He has followed Ms. Beachs ways of doing business.19. Why was Ms. Beachs business closed?A. She died. B. The Germans made her give it up.C. Her bus

10、iness went from bad to worse.20. When did Mr. Whiteman change the name of his bookstore to Shakespeare and Company?A. In 1951. B. In 1962. C. In 1964.第二部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ABJCP-1: 4 Days Beijing Post-Olympic MemoriesHigh

11、lights of this PackageExperience the most popular historical city to see both ancient civilization and modern progress. Walk on the largest Square in the world. Review 29th Olympic Games at Olympic ParkThis Tour Departs: DailyThis Tour is Best for: City sightseeing Family holidays Spring Summer Autu

12、mn Affordable luxury Honeymoon Solo traveler Parents & Children Museum lovers Olympic sites Cultural Shopping First Time Visit Customer Reviews on.Martin Fried : 8/9/2013 3:49:08 PMDear James,Hilda and I would like to express our overall satisfaction as concerns our recent four days trip in Beijing

13、as arranged by you and your colleagues at China Travel Depot. Our tour guide, Frank, and the driver, Mr. Li, each did a very good job. They both showed kindness and consideration in helping Hilda walk up and down the difficult pathways of Beijing. Franks knowledge of Beijing was impressive and we we

14、re particularly pleased at the time spent at the Tiananmen Square and the Olympic Park in BeijingMoreFeatured cities & attractionsTianan men Square Tiananmen Square was built in the 15th year of Yong Le period in Ming dynasty (13681644).Olympic Games SitesBeijing Olympic Park, also called Olympic gr

15、een is an Olympic park conducted for 2008 Olympic Games in Chaoyang district. It is located at the North end of Beijing centre axis and covers 680 hectar in total. The park is well equipped with a complete transportation net and advanced facility. Beijing national stadium, Beijing National aquatic c

16、enter and other sports center are inside the park.Among all the stadium and sports centers, National stadium (the nest) and national aquatics center (water cube) are worldwide famous for their design. After the 2008 Olympic Games they are now used also for citizens and some big activities.Great Wall

17、 of ChinaThe huge military project to protect the Chinese Empire against intrusions by various northern nomadic.Temple of Heaven The Temple of Heaven is Summer Palace The summer Palace 21. The travel agency presents Customer Reviews here to _.A. express the visitors thanks B. promote Four Days TourC

18、. convey their satisfaction D. introduce Frank and Mr. Li22. Tourists can enjoy the following EXCEPT_.A. visiting on their own B. affording a luxurious tourC. sightseeing all year round D. different cultures23. What are the focuses of the Four Days Tour?A. The modern progress and ancient civilizatio

19、n. B. The First Time Visit and Temple of Heaven.C. The huge military project and the nest. D. Beijing Olympic Park and Summer Palace.BWhat do you usually do to comfort your friends when they are feeling sad or depressed ? You probably pat them on the back or shoulder , or maybe you give them a big ,

20、 warm hug .We used to think that knowing when and how to comfort others was an ability that only humans have . But scientists have discovered that apes（猩猩）have this ability , too , according to a study published in the Journal of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences .Two researchers f

21、rom Emory University in Atlanta , US , went to an Ape Protection Centre in Congo to study bonobos（倭黑猩猩）, which are closely related to humans .The researchers analyzed the bonobos reactions after more than 370 cases of stressful situations , such as fights and losing temper , and found that some bono

22、bos rushed to hug those that were screaming after being attacked , just like humans would have done .However , researchers noted hat not all bonobos were capable of comforting others . In the protection centre , many bonobos are orphans whose mothers were killed by hunters . They were found to be mo

23、re anxious in times of tension and to have greater difficulty controlling their own emotions , making them worse at reaching out to help friends in need .“ Orphans , who have not had the benefit of a mother helping them handling their emotions , are much worse at comforting others , ” Professor Fran

24、s de Waal , one of the researchers , told The Telegraph . “ Bonobos with moms were able to curb their negative emotional reactions more quickly . Therefore , they pay more attention to others . ”This pattern mirrors the way that human children have been found to react . Those who seem more capable o

25、f handling their own emotions for example , the ones who can calm themselves down more quickly after upsetting experiences are usually better at expressing their concerns for others .24. The 4th paragraph is mainly developed by _ .A. making comparisons B. following time orderC. giving examples D. pr

26、esenting causes and effects25. The underlined word “ curb ” in the 5th paragraph probably means “_ ” .A. express B. observeC.hide D. control 26. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage ?A. Orphan bonobos never give a hand to friend. B. There were 370 bonobos involved in th

27、e research .C. Moms play a significant role in handling kids emotions .D. The ability to comfort others is unique to human beings .27. Whats the main purpose of this passage ?A. To provide better protection for Apes. B. To inform readers of a new study .C. To uncover the mystery of Apes. D. To compa

28、re human behaviors with Apes .CI dont ever want to talk about being a woman scientist again. There was a time in my life when people asked constantly for stories about what its like to work in a field dominated by men. I was never very good at telling those stories because truthfully I never found t

29、hem interesting. What I do find interesting is the origin of the universe, the shape of space-time and the nature of black holes.At 19, when I began studying astrophysics, it did not bother me in the least to be the only woman in the classroom. But while earning my Ph.D. at MIT and then as a post-do

30、ctor doing space research, the issue started to bother me. My every achievementjobs, research papers, awardswas viewed through the lens of gender (性别) politics. So were my failures. Sometimes, when I was pushed into an argument on left brain versus (相对于) right brain, or nature versus nurture (培育), I

31、 would instantly fight fiercely on my behalf and all womankind.Then one day a few years ago, out of my mouth came a sentence that would eventually become my reply to any and all provocations(刺激): I dont talk about that anymore. It took me 10 years to get back the confidence I had at 19 and to realiz

32、e that I didnt want to deal with gender issues. Why should curing sexism be yet another terrible burden on every female scientist After all, I dont study sociology or political theory.I research and teach at Barnard, a womens college in New York City. Recently, someone asked me how many of the 45 st

33、udents in my class were women. You cannot imagine my satisfaction at being able to answer, 45. I know some of my students worry how they will manage their scientific research and a desire for children. And I dont dismiss those concerns. Still, I dont tell them “war” stories. Instead, I have given th

34、em this: the visual of their physics professor heavily pregnant doing physics experiments. And in turn they have given me the image of 45 women driven by a love of science. And thats a sight worth talking about.28. Why doesnt the author want to talk about being a woman scientist again？A. She feels u

35、nhappy working in male-dominated fields.B. She is not good at telling stories of the kind.C. She is fed up with the issue of gender discrimination.D. She finds space research more important.29. From Paragraph 2, we can infer that people would say the authors failures were due to _.A. the burden she

36、bears in a male-dominated society B. her involvement in gender politicsC. her over-confidence as a female astrophysicist D. the very fact that she is a woman 30. What did the author constantly fight against while doing her Ph.D. and post-doctoral research？A. Lack of confidence in succeeding in space

37、 science. B. Peoples stereotyped(模式化的) attitude toward female scientists.C. Unfair accusations from both inside and outside her circle.D. Widespread misconceptions about nature and nurture.31. What does the image the author presents to her students suggest？A. Women can balance a career in science an

38、d having a family.B. Women have more barriers on their way to academic success.C. Women students neednt have the concerns of her generation.D. Women now have fewer problems pursuing a science career.DMy grandfather died more than twenty-five years ago. I was fifteen. He was kind, strong, fair, and v

39、ery funny. When I was a young musician, he was my biggest fan. I played my violin for him when he visited, and he loved everything, but each time he had one request. “Could you play Amazing Grace?” he asked, full of hope and with a twinkle in his eye, because he knew my answer was always, “I dont kn

40、ow that one!” We went through this routine at every major holiday, and I always figured Id have time to learn it for him later.About the time I entered high school and started guitar, Grandpa got cancer. The last time I saw him alive was Thanksgiving weekend in 1985. My mom warned us that Grandpa di

41、dnt look the same anymore and that we should prepare ourselves. For a moment I didnt recognize him. He looked so small among all the white sheets. We had all gathered in Ohio for the holiday, and Im sure we all knew we were there to say good-bye. I can see now that Grandpa held on long enough to see

42、 us each one more time. I remember how we ate in the dining room and laughed and talked while Grandpa rested in his hospital bed. I wonder if it was sad for him to be alone with our voices and laughter. Knowing Grandpa, he was probably content.The next morning I found my moment alone with him. I pul

43、led out my guitar, tuned to his appreciative gaze, and finally played for him “Amazing Grace.” I had worked on it for weeks, knowing it never mattered whether I actually played it well and choosing not to believe as I played that it was my last concert for my biggest fan. The cancer had stolen his s

44、mile, but I saw joy in his eyes. He held my hand afterward, and I knew I had done something important.I argued with people all through college about my music major. I was told by strangers that music wouldnt make me any money and it wasnt useful like being a doctor. But I know firsthand that with mu

45、sic I was able to give my grandpa something at a point when no one else could. 32. At first the author didnt play Amazing Grace for Grandpa because _.A. her grandfather was just joking. B. she found it difficult to playC. she disliked playing it. D. she hadnt learned it yet33. From the last sentence

46、 in Paragraph 2 we can infer that _.A. Grandpa was too weak to feel anything B. Grandpa was used to living aloneC. Grandpa treasured love from family D. Grandpa was optimistic about his health34. When the author finally played “Amazing Grace” for Grandpa, _.A. she brought him love and comfortB. she knew she must play it well C. she made him smile joyfully D. she believed she could play it many times for him.35. What is the authors attitude toward her music major?A