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1、 高三12月份月考英语试题满分：150分 时间：120分钟命题人： 审题人：第一部分：听力共两节，满分30分第一节（共5个小题；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. Which sign should it be ? A. No Smoking ! B. Be Careful ! C. No Photos ! 2. Where does the conversation probably take plac

2、e ? A. In a supermarket. B. In an art gallery. C. In a bookstore. 3. What can we learn from the conversation ? A. Shakespeare was not highly educated. B. Shakespeares plays were not interesting. C. Shakespeare was famous 400 years ago. 4. What does the girl have to read today ? A. A poem. B. A novel

3、 C. A biography. 5 What will the speakers do tonight ? A. Read some poems. B. Write some poems. C. Listen to poetry reading. 第二节（共15个小题；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至8题。 6. What is the

4、 relationship between the speakers ? A. Brother and sister. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son. 7. Where did the boy see the argument ? A. In the school . B. On the bus . C. On the street. 8. What did the two men argue about the poem ? A. The meaning . B. The writer. C. The topic.听第7段材料，回答第9至

5、11题。 9. What does the girl like to read ? A. Poems B. Novels C. Newspapers. 10. What is the style of Robert Frosts poetry ? A. Direct and simple. B. Difficult to understand. C. Imaginative. 11. What does the girl want to know ? A. How to make a final decision. B. The meaning of the poem. C. More abo

6、ut Robert Frost. 听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。 12. How does the woman know the movie is on ? A. From her family. B. From her friends. C. From a poster. 13. What is the movie about ? A. A love story. B. A famous mans life. C. The history of Englands plays. 14. When will the woman and her family go to the movie ?

7、 A. Today B. This Saturday C. This Sunday. 听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。 15. What do we know about the man ? A. He knows a lot about painting. B. He hopes to be a painter some day. C. He is not very familiar with painting. 16. What did the woman think of the exhibition ? A. She thought it was boring. B. She enj

8、oyed it. C. She hasnt seen it yet. 17. When does the conversation take place ? A. At the beginning of a class. B. In the middle of a class. C. At the end of a class. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How long had Dr Manette been kept in prison ? A. Eighteen years. B. Twelve years C. Eight years. 19. When was t

9、he doctor set free ? A. In 1755. B. In 1775 C. In 1789 20. What did people find in the chimney in Room 105 of the prison ? A. A long letter. B. Some books. C. A piece of paper. 第二部分：词汇知识运用（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：多项选择（共10个小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 21. -They offered you a job , right ? -Yes. But I prefer to be jobless

10、_ work in such poor conditions. A. instead of B. more than C. except for D. rather than 22. Unemployment in that country is likely to remain high in 2011, and _ for the next few years. A. possibly B. necessarily C. gradually D. normally 23. To get a better grade, you should _ the notes again before

11、the test. A. go over B. get over C. turn over D. take over 24. According to the local law, the mayors office is _ of the Council and can bear its own responsibility. A. aware B. independent C.free D. considerate 25 If you just spend time _ advantages and disadvantages, you may get nothing in the end

12、. A.matching B. balancing C. observing D. examining 26. -Jimmy had a lot of parties recently. -Yes,that might _ why he didnt do well in the test. A. sum up B. add up to C. account for D. count on 27. Fishing is a hobby calling for much _ , which I dont have. A. strength B. imagination C. wisdom D. p

13、atience 28. Today, when I think of my friend, I remember the way her face _ when she saw the picture of a dramatic landscape. A. cheered up B. shone up C. stood up D. lit up 29. The school doctor checked the girls pulse, and soon _ that she was all right. A. confirmed B. hoped C. agreed D. insisted

14、30. China has got a good _ for fighting against H1N1 flu with its careful and smooth organization. A. reputation B. influence C. impression D. knowledge 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从短文后所给的四个选项（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。I was standing on stage before 200 people, dressed up as

15、 George Washington. I had the lead role in my sixth grade 31 and, for the past two months, I had walked back and forth in my room 32 to say my lines.Now it was time to give a 33 , and my heart was beating rapidly. At my 34 , I began to speak smoothly and clearly, but then it 35 : I stuttered（口吃）. I

16、knew I would, and I did.From that moment on, I 36 that my role in that play would be my first and my last. My speech problem affected 37 .As a child, I struggled to say a full sentence, repeatedly hearing the 38 comments of my parents. “Take a deep breath and think about what youre going to say.” I

17、was too 39 to admit I had a problem. 40 my school career progressed my speech problem became less noticeable, but it never 41 . It held me back.After realizing that class officers had to speak in front of the entire student body, I 42 running in class elections. I feared reading aloud and meeting ne

18、w people. I would 43 sit in my room and cry, imagining what it would be like to be 44 , like everyone else.Finally, I came to my senses. I read articles about famous people who 45 their speech problems. I 46 the fact that I do have a problem that will always be with me.It has made me a 47 person and

19、, with time, I know Ill gain the confidence to stand up and 48 to myself that it will never hold me back. 49 , I know that Im not the only one who 50 , because nobody is perfect.31.A. play B. game C. dance D. concert32.A. desiring B. waiting C. struggling D. hesitating33.A. test B. performance C. su

20、ggestion D. judgment 34.A. sight B. angle C. news D. turn35.A. happened B. seemed C. became D. remained36.A. urged B. promised C. admitted D. repeated37.A. nothing B. something C. everything D. anything38.A. exciting B. surprising C. puzzling D. annoying39.A. ashamed B. willing C. weak D. eager40.A.

21、 ThoughB. AsC. BeforeD. Unless41.A. failed B. disappeared C. burst D. combined42.A. insisted on B. put off C. approved of D. gave up43.A. never B. seldom C. sometimes D. constantly44.A. normal B. special C. usual D. alive45.A. realized B. refused C. overcame D. avoided46.A. doubted B. changed C. hid

22、 D. faced47.A. stronger B. greater C. wiser D. purer 48.A. explain B. prove C. respond D. scream49.A. On the contraryB. By the way C. Above all D. At most50.A. attempts B. argues C. suffers D. risks第三部分： 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。 AWhen Charl

23、es Strattion was five, he stopped growing. His mother took him to see the famous showman, P.T.Barnum, and thought a small person would be the perfect addition to his show. He hired Charles parents along with him, and they traveled around the world together. He gave the two-foot-tall Charles a new na

24、me, general Tom Thumb. He taught Tom how to sing, dance, act, and tell jokes. When he felt Tom was ready to perform on stage, he made up ads. To stir up great interest, he said that Tom was eleven years old and had come from England. During the show, Tom fought battles pretendedly with tall people.

25、He also danced upon a wooden plate held by a person who was eight feet tall. Toms act was very popular and brought in a lot of money. By the time Tom was an adult, he had grown very rich. He had become a billionaire at the age of twenty-five. Fortunately for Tom, Mr. Barnum added more little people

26、to his show, and Tom became lucky in love as well. One of the little people was Lavinia Warren, a school teacher. Tom was able to win her love, and they married. The ceremony and reception were the talk of the town. They were attended by many rich and famous people and by about two thousand guests.

27、Crowds filled the streets of New York to have a look at their tiny wedding carriage. The couple even met with President Abraham Lincoln on their honeymoon, just before going to live in Toms house in Connecticut. Their wedding, which took place during the Civil War, provided a welcome escape from the

28、 sad problems of war. Not willing to let this bit of sunshine fade, communities throughout the country sponsored “Tom Thumb” weddings. In these weddings, small boys and girls, all dressed up, went through marriage ceremony for fun.51.“the talk of the town” means _ . A. they were in the newspaper B.

29、people spread mean rumors about them C. they were the most popular things happening D. they were discussed in a city meeting52. What does the author think about Tom Thumbs wedding? A. People gave it too much of their attention. B. It helped people cheer up in a dark time. C. It was funny and ridicul

30、ous. D. Tom and Lavinia were stupid.53. Which of the following is the best clue to the fact that Tom was smart? A. He became a billionaire at twenty-five. B. He learned how to sing, dance, and act at a very young age. C. He met with President Lincoln during his honeymoon. D. He married a school teac

31、her.54. It was very funny when Tom danced on a wooden plate held by a person who was eight feet tall because _ . A. the wooden plate would make it sound as if Tom were tap dancing B. it made Tom feel taller C. the eight-foot-tall man was the only tall person Tom trusted D. the difference between the

32、m would make Tom look even smaller B One afternoon, as I was driving back home, I stopped at a busy intersection as the traffic light turned red. I waited patiently for the light to turn green, so that I could continue my journey.Suddenly, out of nowhere, an old woman appeared and started asking for

33、 money. That day, I had unknowingly switched off the air conditioner in the car and my window was down. The old woman was standing very close to my car. As she begged for alms(施舍物), I closely observed her weather-beaten face, which had lots of wrinkles on it. Her eyes showed lots of sadness and her

34、whole body was shaking. I sensed that this elderly lady had seen some incredibly hard times in her life and at this time there was no one to look after her, which forced her to beg on the streets.Seeing her condition, I immediately felt from within my being a huge surge(汹涌) of sympathy for her. It w

35、as coming deep from within my heart. I normally give loose change to beggars, however, that day my inner self strongly urged me that I give her something substantial(大量的) so that she could have a nice meal.Without any hesitation I took out a substantial amount from my wallet and placed it in her han

36、d. Her weather-beaten face lit up with a toothless smile and she blessed me and went on her way. In the meantime the traffic light had turned green, and it was time to move on.As I drove back home I felt within myself a sense of joy and happiness surging through me because I was able to do something

37、 for at least one person on this planet. It was an incident that both the old lady and I would remember for a long time. Her blessings will also be one of the most treasured memories in my life. I often drive past that intersection, however I have never seen that old woman again.55. Why did the old

38、woman come to the author for alms instead of begging others? A. She guessed he was kind. B. She found his window was down. C. She knew he had ever helped many others. D. She was sure she could get much money from him.56. The author learned about the old womans situation _. A. by asking her relativeB

39、. by talking with her C. from her dressing and behaviorD. from her appearance and her eyes57. What was the authors attitude to the old woman? A. Pitiful.B. Silent.C. Unhappy.D. Angry.58. It can be learned from the text that _. A. the author dealt with the old woman in the usual way B. the author usu

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50、 tea，packed a small case and was never seen or heard of again. Eileen was astonished and in a state of despair. They had been a happy family and，as far as she knew，there had been nothing wrong with their marriage.Every day of the year a small group of men and women quietly pack a few belongings and

51、without so much as a note or a goodbye close the front door for the last time，leaving their debts，their worries and their confused families behind them. Last year，more than 1,200 men and nearly as many women were reported missing from homethe highest in 15 years. Many did return home within a year，b

52、ut others rejected the past completely and are now living a new life somewhere under a different identity.To those left behind，this form of desertion(遗弃) is a terrible blow to their pride and self-confidence. Even the finality of death might be preferable. At least it does not imply rejection or fai

53、lure. Worse than that，people can be left with an unfinished marriage，not knowing whether they will have to wait several years before they are free to start a fresh life.Clinical psychologist Paul Brown believes most departures of this kind to be well planned rather than impulsive. “Its typical of th

54、e kind of personality which seems able to ignore other peoples pain and difficulties. Running away，like killing yourself，is a highly aggressive act. By creating an absence the people left behind feel guilty，upset and empty.”63When her husband left home，Eileen Doyle _.Acould not forgive him for takin

55、g the childrenBhad been expecting it to happen for some timeCcould not understand whyDblamed herself for what had happened64Most people who leave their families behind them _.Ado so without warning Bdo so because of their debtsCcome back immediately Dchange their names65Which might be the title of t

56、he passage?ABroken marriage BNew life after desertionCA new social problem DDesertion and its influence66What can be inferred from the passage?AMany people choose to leave home quietly because they hate their family.BPaul Brown regards leaving home as an act of selfishness.CThose who are left behind

57、 will lose confidence and wont marry again.DEileens husband，together with his four kids，was probably killed in an accident.EWhos in control of your life? For the majority of us, its other people society, colleagues, friends, family or our religious community. We learned this way of operating when we

58、 were very young, of courseWe were brainwashedWe discovered that feeling important and feeling accepted was a nice experience and so we learned to do everything we could to make other people like usAs Oscar Wilde puts it，“Most people are other peopleTheir thoughts are someone elses opinions，their li

59、ves a mimicry(模仿)，their passions a quotation”So when people tell us how wonderful we are，it makes us feel goodWe long for this good feeling like a drugwe are addicted to it and seek it out wherever we canTherefore，we are so eager for the approval of others that we live unhappy and limited lives，fail

60、ing to do the things we really want toBut just as with any drug，there is a price to payThe price of the approval drug is freedomthe freedom to be ourselves. The truth is that we cannot control what other people thinkFurthermore，if we try to live by the opinions of others，we will build our life on sinking sandEveryo