2020届怀集县塘岗中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、20202020 届怀集县塘岗中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析届怀集县塘岗中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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A ALost cities that have been foundThe White CityIn 2015,a team of explorers to Honduras in search ofthe Lost City of the Monke G

2、odled to the discovery ofthe White City.They found the ruins in the Mosquitia region of the Central American country which is known forpoisonous snakes,vicious jaguars and deadly insects.It is believed that local people hid here when the Spanishconquerors(征服者)occupied their homeland in the16th centu

3、ry.Canopus and HeracleionModern researchers were teased by the ancient writings about the Egyptian cities Canopus and Heracleion-where Queen Cleopatra often visited.But the cities werent found until 1992,when a search in Alexandria watersfound that the two cities had been flooded for centuries.Artif

4、acts(史前器物)showedthat the cities once highlydeveloped as a trade network,which helped researchers piece together more about the last queen of Egypt.Machu PicchuA Yale professor discovered the Lost City in the Cloudsin 1911.A combination of palaces,plazas,templesand homes,Machu Picchu displays the Inc

5、a Empire at the height of its rule.The city,which was abandoned in the16th century for unknown reasons,was hidden by the local people from the Spanish conquerors for centurieskeeping it so well preserved.TroyThe ancient city of Troy in homers The Iliad was considered a fictional setting for his char

6、acters to run wild.But in 1871,explorations in northwestern Turkey exposed nine ancient cities layered(层叠)on top of each other,the earliest dating back to about5,000 years before.It was later determined that the sixth or seventh layercontained the lost city of Troy and that it was actually destroyed

7、 by an earthquake,not a wooden horse.1.Why did people hide in the White City in the 16th century?A.To survive the warB.To search for a lost city.C.To protect their country.D.To avoid dangerous animals2.Which of the following was related to a royal family member?A.The White CityB.Canopus and Heraclei

8、onC.Machu PicchuD.Troy3.What can we learn about Troy?A.It was built by Homer.B.It consisted of nine citiesC.It had a history of 5,000 yearsD.It was ruined by a natural disaster.BNew Yorkis among the slowest cities during rush hour in the world,according to a report published in January.Crossing midt

9、own by car is soul-destroying.The average speed is 4.7 miles per hour,not much quicker than a quickwalk.But relief is in sight.On April 1st,state lawmakers agreed to introduce road charges,makingNew Yorkthe firstbig American city to do so.By next year vehicles will have to pay to enterManhattansouth

10、 of60th Street.The details of the new rule,including how much drivers will have to pay,how they will payand how oftenthey will pay,haveyet to be decided.A“traffic mobility review board will be set up to work all this out.NewYorkers living in the fee zone who make less than$60,000 a year will be exem

11、pt(获豁免).Other drivers,includingmotorcyclists,the city s civil servants,disabled drivers and the trucking industry,all want discounts or exemptions,which might not be a good sign.If done right,road pricing could be expanded beyondManhattan.New Yorkcan learn from othercities.Singapore,for instance,whi

12、ch has had pricing for decades,adjusts prices regularly.It can also learn frommistakes.London,which rolled out its pricing in 2003,is only starting to charge on-demand car hires like Uber.Stockholm exempted too many vehicles,which caused a drop in revenues(收入).Other cities considering road charges,i

13、ncludingLos Angeles,Philadelphia Portland,San FranciscoandSeattle,are watchingNew York.We really have t1o make a good example,says Nicole Gelinas of the Manhattan Institute,aNew Yorkthink tank.4.What does the report find?A.New Yorkhas terrible road traffic.B.New Yorkoften introduces new laws.C.New Y

14、orkers prefer walking to driving.D.New Yorkers face an increased cost of living.5.What can be inferred about the new rule from paragraph 2?A.It faces some potential problems.B.It has clear and detailed fee standards.C.It favors New Yorkers living in the fee zone.D.It fails to win a traffic mobility

15、review board s approval.6.What doLondonandStockholmhave in common?A.They learn a lot fromSingapore.B.They have greatly increased revenues.C.They charge on-demand car hires heavily.D.They are bad examples of placing road charges.7.What is the best title for the text?A.How much does it cost to drive i

16、ntoManhattan?B.New Yorkapproves road pricing forManhattanC.Drivers fear crossingManhattansouth of60th StreetD.Who will be exempt from road charges inManhattan?CPeople from Britain and Ireland first came to live in Australia in 1788.They brought different dialects(方言)of English with them.These differ

17、ent kinds of English began to mix and change.The newcomers soon began tospeak with their own typical accent(口音)and vocabulary.More and more people came to Australia during theGold Rush in the 19th and 20th centuries.Some came from Britain and Ireland;others came from non-Englishspeaking countries.Au

18、stralian English continued to grow and change.Australian English has also been influenced by American English.During the Second World War,there weremany American soldiers staying in Australia.More importantly,American television shows and music have beenpopular in Australia since the 1950s.Australia

19、ns use many words that other English speakers do not use.The famous Australian greeting,forexample,is Gday!A native forest is called the bush and central Australia is called the outback.Many words werebrought to Australia from Britain and Ireland.For example,mate means“friend”,and it is still used i

20、n Britain.Some of these words have changed in meaning.Some words have come from Australian original languages,manyof which are names for animals,plants and places,like dingo and kangaroo.Australian spelling comes from British spelling.In words like organise and realise,-ise is the expected andtaught

21、 spelling method.In words like colour,favourite,-ouris the normal,but nouns such as the Labor Party andVictor Harbor are spelled with-or.Program,on the other hand,is more common than programme.There are also differences in the definition(定义)of words Australians use in different parts of the country.

22、For example,football means“rugby”in New South Wales and Queensland,but“Australian rules football ineverywhere else in Australia.In New South Wales,a swimming costume is called a cossie or swimmers,while inQueensland it is called togs and bathers in Victoria.8.What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about?

23、A.Reasons why English is important.B.Different dialects of Australian English.C.Various aspects that Australian English has been influenced.D.Changes of the accent and vocabulary in English.9.According to the text,which of the following is spoken only by Australians?A.Mate.B.Outback.C.Program.D.Rugb

24、y.10.Which is the following can best describe Australian English?A.Confusing and interesting.B.Multicultural and creative.C.Crazy and boring.D.Unchangeable and mixed.11.What might be the best title for the text?A.The History of AustraliaB.The Birth of Australian EnglishC.The Development of Australia

25、n EnglishD Different Kinds of English Across the WorldDIf you ever find yourself trapped in the wilderness without food,youllhave to figure out how to feed yourself.Many plants in the wild areedible,but many are also poisonous.So it is necessary to learn how to determinewhether the plants you find c

26、an be eaten safely.Avoid using this method without careful planning.Some plants can be deadly,and even if you follow theseguidelines perfectly,there is always a chance that a plant will make you seriously ill.Prepare yourself forwilderness outings by learning about the local plants,and carry a guide

27、book to help you identify plants.Even ifyou are unprepared and cannot find food you know to be safe,remember that,depending on your activity level,the human body can go for days without food,and youre better off being hungry than being poisoned.Testing the plant in your mouth is dangerous,so go forw

28、ard very slowly and carefully.First,hold a smallportion of the prepared plant part against your lip for 3 minutes.Do not put the plant in your mouth.If you noticeany burning,tingling(刺痛),or other reactions,discontinue testing.Second,place another small portion of theplant part on your tongue.Hold th

29、e plant on your tongue without chewing for 15 minutes.Discontinue testing ifyou notice any reaction.Third,chew the plant and holdit in your mouth for 15 minutes.Chew the plant well,anddo not swallow.Discontinue testing if you notice any reaction.Fourth,swallow the small portion of the plant.Wait8 ho

30、urs.Do not eat or drink anything during this period except purified water.If you feel sick,immediately throwup what you eat and drink plenty of water.If activated charcoal(活性炭)is available,take that with the water.12.Whats the meaning of the underlined world“edible”in paragraph 1?A.Suitable for usin

31、g as food.B.Widely spread.C.Existing in large quantities.D.Not widely known.13.What can we know from paragraph 2?A.Planning is unnecessary when using the method.B.Not all plants in the wild can serve as food generally.C.Suffering hunger can be more dangerous than testing plants.D.Following the metho

32、d perfectly can ensure safety.14.Which is the correct order of testing plants in the mouth?wait and see chew it in the mouth put it on the tongue put it against lips swallow itA.B.C.D.15.Where might the passage come from?A.A students diary.B.A science report.C.A guide book for camping.D.A doctor s n

33、otebook.第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项To help contain COVID-19,one of the most important things you can do is wear a mask in public._16_.Try these smart fixes for common problems.Glasses Getting Fogged UpWhy it happens:_17_and lands on t

34、he cooler surface of your glasses.How to fix it:Look for a mask with a metal wire in that goes over the bridge of your nose,and pinch it until itfits your nose shape.Another trick:Clean glasses with soap and water to help prevent fogging.Mask Slipping DownWhy it happens:Faces come in all shapes and

35、sizes._18_,But once you are out and about,a fitted maskis crucial so that you dont touch your mask and risk contaminating it or your hands.How to fix it:To make sure a mask fits you correctly,put it on and cup your(washed)hands around the edges.Pull the mask up towards your cheeks,then down towards

36、your chin.Adjust the ear loops._19_.It should feela little harder to breathe in,and move in and out as you breathe.If it doesnt,you need to tighten it.Difficulty CommunicatingWhy it happens:Even people with perfect hearing can struggle to understand others who are wearing a mask.Its a physical barri

37、er that blocks sound and can cause speech to be unclear._20_.How to fix it:People assume that they just need to speak louder,but thats not itslow down and speak asdeliberately as possible.You can buy masks with a clear window to allow for lip-reading as well.A.You feel comfortable wearing the maskB.

38、So the mask does not gap at the sides or topC.But small annoyances can discourage mask useD.And some mens facial hair makes getting a good fit difficultE.The hot air from your breath escapes from the top of your maskF.It also blocks visual signals,like whether a person is smiling or notG.However,wea

39、ring a mask when you are out and about is essential for your safety第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项Yassin Terou owns a restaurant in downtown Knoxville.One morning,he_21_early,only to find someone ha

40、dattempted to rob his shop.A rock was_22_thrown through the window and broken pieces were seeneverywhere.But since the food is made_23_each morning and the cash registers are_24_every night,the thief went away empty-handed.After realizing the person who broke in was probably_25_in some way,Yassin,in

41、stead of being_26_,putup a sign that read“If you are hungry or need emergency money,just_27_till we open!We are more thanhappy to_28_you when weare open!”Sounds unbelievable,right?But to people who know Yassin,it is not_29_at all.When he first arrived in the U.S.as a refugee（难民）,he struggled to find

42、 his_30_because ofdiscrimination.But he quickly discovered the best way tofight the_31_he felt was to be loving.With thehelp of local community（社区）,Yassin_32_arestaurant.He welcomes everyone into his restaurant,regardless of their_33_.He knows and greets hundreds of_34_by name daily,and the relaxeda

43、nd_35_atmosphere makes visiting feel like seeing family.At one point,Yassin was accused of“stealing_36_from Americans”by someone who was laid off.Despite the fact that he isa_37_citizen of this country and that he should just have ignored him,he calmly offeredto_38_the man who charged him.Yassins re

44、staurant was_39_with the title of“Nicest Place of America”by Reader s Digest in 2018.Hissuccess comes from the kindness,love and_40_he shows in everything he does.And of course,the foodis delicious too!21.A.dropped inB.slipped awayC.showed upD.moved out22.A.apparentlyB.carelesslyC.casuallyD.narrowly

45、23.A.deliciousB.freshC.attractiveD.healthy24.A.checkedB.cleanedC.removedD.emptied25.A.hidingB.compromisingC.sufferingD.cheating26.A.disappointedB.annoyedC.relievedD.delighted27.A.waitB.continueC.escapeD.search28.A.forgiveB.accompanyC.treatD.help29.A.satisfyingB.amusingC.surprisingD.challenging30.A.p

46、laceB.strengthC.interestD.style31.A.sympathyB.hateC.lonelinessD.anxiety32.A.inspectedB.visitedC.decoratedD.started33.A.appearancesB.agesC.differencesD.characters34.A.residentsB.customersC.touristsD.neighbours35.A.friendlyB.informalC.traditionalD.quiet36.A.moneyB.foodC.dreamsD.jobs37.A.foreignB.legal

47、C.formerD.wealthy38.A.promoteB.understandC.employD.praise39.A.presentedB.associatedC.equippedD.covered40.A.courageB.enthusiasmC.confidenceD.acceptance第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式My first China interaction was in 2012,when I came here with a

48、 friend.We traveled from Beijing to HongKong,within 5 weeks.We expected_41._(see)more of China.After the experience of traveling across Chinaand_42._(eat)local food,I really wondered,“How did I live without eating dumplings andeggplants_43._a weekly basis?”Well,I guess I did,somehow,for 22 years!Wit

49、h my Chinese improving during my studies,I became more_44._(independence)and more awareof the possibilities of Waimai,or food home delivery.On deep,dark Beijing winter days and rainy days,Waimai isso precious and as I enjoyed my take-away dumplings,I would think and laugh at_45._(I),“How did I liveb

50、efore without being able to get Waimai?”Well,I guess I did,somehow,for 23 years!In mid-2015,I was back in China again for my masters degree.Thats when I came across my first Mobike,“Oh,thats a unique bike and surely it_46._(steal)soon,”I thought as I passed on my own blackbike._47._one week passed a