重庆一中高三下学期第一次月考英语试题及答案

秘密启用前2015年重庆一中高2015级高三下期第一次月考英 语 试 题 卷 2015.3一、听力（共两节，满分30分）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 does the man think Michael has been doing this week? A.Going to class. B.Looking for a job. C.Resting at home.2.What does the woman want to do? A.Live outside the city. B.Start her own company. C.Go hiking with the man.3.What is the woman going to do? A.Celebrate her success. B.Study for the final exam. C.Prepare her arguments.4.What is the man doing? A.Reading a menu. B.Drinking wine. C.Eating dinner.5.What does the man mean? A.The woman could do better. B.The woman did an excellent job. C.The woman did worse than he expected.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2至4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.Which road will the speakers take next? A.The freeway. B.The side street. C.The country road.7.What is true about the man? A.He doesnt like the traffic report on the radio. B.He is new to the city. C.He is quite familiar with the toutes.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Father and daughter. B.Teacher and student. C.Boss and employee.9.Why is the man disappointed in the girl? A.She deserved a higher grade. B.She should have tried harder. C.She doesnt like Spanish at all.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What happened to the man at 10:20 that Saturday morning? A.He was finally able to check in for his flight. B.He was still waiting to get on a flight. C.He just arrived at the airport.11.Why were there so many people at the airport? A.It was a Saturday. B.Many of the planes couldnt take off. C.There was something important going on in Zhengzhou.12.How does the man feel about the womans suggestion? A.Its creative. B.Its hard to understand. C.Its not a good idea.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Who is the woman? A.A guest from a town in California. B.An employee of Food Magazine. C.A guest in Room 468 of the hotel.14.What does the man think is the best about the restaurant? A.The food they serve. B.The warm environment. C.Their service.15.What does the woman order first? A.Some wine. B.Some bread. C.Some water.16.What will the woman probably do next? A.Order dinner for her friends. B.Have a meal by herself.C.Wait for her husband to arrive.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Where did the speaker see a woman trying to change a flat tire? A.At the practice field. B.On the sidewalk. C.At the parking lot.18.What do we learn about the speakers mother? A.She was kind and warm-hearted. B.She like to raise pigeons(鸽子). C.She praised her children with“special presents”.19.Why did another woman wait until the speaker finished the work? A.To clean the tire. B.To wipe the car. C.To offer help.20.What will the speaker do in the future? A.Let his children help in the future? B.Set a good example to his children. C.Teach his children to learn from others.二、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。21. -Im sorry, but theres no smoking on this flight. -Oh, I _ that. Sorry, I wont again.A. dont know B. didnt knowC. wont know D. havent known22. - Ive been going to the gym for half a year now. - _ You look really fit and healthy.A. Thats right!B. Poor you!C. No way!D. No wonder!23. on your study, and you can make much progress.A. ConcentrateB. To concentrateC. Concentrating D. Concentrated24. Helen was much kinder to her youngest son than to the others, _ , of course, made the others envy him. A. who B. that C. what D. which25. He was told that it would be at least three more months _ he could recover and return to work.A. when B. before C. since D. that26. The World Wide Web is sometimes jokingly called the World Wide Wait because it _ be very slow.1. should B. must C. will D. can27. -Why cant I smoke here?-At no time _ in the meeting-room.A. is smoking permittedB. smoking is permittedC. smoking is it permittedD. does smoking permit28. The companies are working together to create _ they hope will be the best means of transport in the 21st century. A. which B. that C. what D. who29. In this experiment, they were wakened several times during the night, and asked to report what they _ .A. had just been dreaming B. are just dreamingC. have just been dreaming D. had just been dreamt30. _ the program, they have to stay there for another two weeks. A. Not having completed B. Not completed C. Not completing D. Having not completed 31. That woman has a bag in her right hand. Whats in her _ hand?A. another B. other C. one D. the other32. People often made fun of him about his height, which makes difference in his life.A. a, a B. /, the C. /, a D. the, a33. I would rather you me tomorrow.A. should helpB. helped C. help D. will help34. The disease is said thousands of deaths in the past decade.A. to have caused B. causing C. to causeD. having caused35.-The increasing number of private cars is a major cause of traffic congestion.- _,I couldnt agree more.A. Exactly B. Really C. All right D. Not in the least三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）请阅读下面两篇短文，掌握大意，然后从3655各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。AIn our life we often lose battles by starting a direct attackwhen a touch of 36 might well enable us to win. Consider the case of a young friend of mine, who was 37 in a traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum(最后通牒) about being late on the job. 38 there was a good reason for Sams being lateserious illness at homehe 39 that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldnt 40 any longer. His boss was probably already pacing up and down preparing a 41 speech.Yes, the boss was. Sam entered the office at 9:35. The place was extremely 42 ; everyone was hard at work. Sams boss came up to him. Suddenly, Sam 43 a smile and stretched out his hand. “How do you do!” he said. “Im Sam Maynard. Im 44 for a job, which, I understand, became 45 just 35 minutes ago. Does the early bird get the worm?”The room exploded in 46 . The boss held back smile and walked back to his office. Sam Maynard had 47 his job with the only tool that could wina laugh.36. A. courageB. angerC. humorD. surprise37. A. hitB. caughtC. attackedD. approached38. A. SinceB. AlthoughC. UntilD. When39. A. admittedB. wonderedC. expectedD. decided40. A. lastB. workC. existD. stay41. A. openingB. welcomingC. dismissalD. campaign42. A. quietB. vacantC. comfortableD. dull43. A. wipedB. returnedC. forcedD. hid44. A. searching B.replying C. caring D. preparing 45. A. availableB. competitiveC. preciousD. dangerous46. A. regret B. laughterC. complaintD. scream47. A.prevented B. lostC. changedD. savedBWhen you go into a store, a restaurant or a supermarket, you can always hear that music is playing. We call this music“ 48 music” or “Muzak”. It was especially 49 to relax you, or to give you extra 50 . Sometimes you dont even realize the music is playing, but you 51 to the music anyway.We hear Muzak in many places. It makes people feel less lonely when they are in a hotel, airport or in some other 52 places. Tired office workers suddenly have more energy when they hear the pleasant sounds of Muzak. Factory workers produce 13% more and supermarket 53 buy 38% more groceries when they hear Muzak. 54 , some people say its boring to hear the same songs all the time, and they cant stop singing those songs all day. One way or another, Muzak affects everyone. Some 55 even say their cows give more milk when they hear Muzak!48. A. classicB. backgroundC. countryD. folk49. A. designed B. promoted C. reduced D. lacked50. A. spaceB. moneyC. energyD. time51. A. danceB. criticizeC. objectD. react52. A. publicB. dangerous C. small D. great53. A. tradersB. assistantsC. shoppersD. managers54. A. ThereforeB. HoweverC. BesidesD. Otherwise55. A. scientistsB. bankersC. workersD. farmers四、阅读理解 （共20小题; 每小题2分，满分40分）请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。AI believe that memory is never lost, even when it seems to be, because it has more to do with the heart than the mind.At the same time my 44-year-old husband, Ed, was losing his life, my mother was losing her ability to remember. She forgot how to start the car, whether or not she had eaten and which family members had died including my father.I became afraid that one day I, too, would be unable to recall my husband, not because of Alzheimer, but simply because my memory of him might disappear. So from the day of Eds diagnosis until his death a year later, I set out to memorize him. Id always be able to recite his qualities kind, gentle, smart, funny but I wanted to be able to think about the physical man in my mind as fully as possible when he was gone.Later I learnt that memory has a will of its own. You cant control it any more than you can influence the weather. When it springs up, a person loved and lost is found, even just for a few seconds.Recently, when I was driving, I had a deep and sudden sense of Ed, and the way it felt to have him next to me in the car. My body softened as it used to when we were together seven years ago, living a shared life. I wasnt remembering his face or the way he walked; the careful details I had stored had nothing to do with this moment in the car. And my moms brain couldnt label my father correctly, but that was not important. It was clear to me that her husband was vivid in her heart, a memory even Alzheimers could not destroy.I believe there is a difference between memory and remembering. Remembering has something to do with turning the oven off before leaving the house, but memory is nurtured by emotion. It springs from a deeper well, safe from the passage of time.56. The writer felt afraid because _.A. her mother was losing her lifeB. her memory of Ed might disappearC. no doctor diagnosed Eds problemD. she would develop Alzheimer in time57. In the writers opinion, memory has its own will so _.A. the missing family members will return homeB. the weather cant control our memoryC. it can spring up for a few secondsD. it is safe from a passage of time58. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Alzheimer is not very harmful to human beings.B. A physical man must be kind, gentle, smart, funny.C. Good memory begins with turning the oven off before leaving.D. Memory has much to do with the deep emotion in ones heart.59. What is the best title of the passage?A. Memory the Deeper Well from Our HeartB. Remembering the Passage of Time C. Alzheimer Can Never Destroy Our MemoryD. Differences between Memory and RememberingBEach year in Washington, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts honors performers for a lifetime of work. The ceremony is held at the Kennedy Center in December. This week, officials announced the names of the artists who will receive the honors for 2013. They include two rock and rollers, a jazz composer and an opera singer. But we will start with someone who seems to do everything: Shirley MacLaine. Shirley MacLaine has performed on stage and screen during her 60 year career. She is an actor, dancer, writer and political activist. MacLaine has been nominated for five best actress Academy Awards. She won the Oscar for playing Aurora Greenway in the 1983 film, “Terms of Endearment”. The character is controlling and judgmental but also very funny. Carlos Santana is another honoree. The Mexican-American guitarist and composer performed at Woodstock in 1969. He continues to lead his band Santana to this day. Santana has 10 Grammys and three Latin Grammys among his many music awards. Carlos Santana is credited with developing a whole new style of music.The Kennedy Center is also honoring pop star Billy Joel this year. Joel is thought of as the American version of Elton John. They both play the piano and have a history of writing hit song after hit song. And both are praised by serious music critics. At 64 years old, Billy Joel has won six Grammys and been nominated for 23.The Kennedy Center is also honoring another New York City native, classical soprano Martina Arroyo. The African-American-Hispanic singer helped break down the racial barriers in the opera world. She starred in many shows over the next 20 years at all the famous opera houses including La Scala in Milan, Italy, the Paris Opera in France and the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. The final Kennedy Center honoree is jazz great Herbie Hancock. The 73-year-old pianist, composer and bandleader modernized jazz with his use of electronic instruments. He has won fourteen Grammys and an Oscar for his work. Im Faith Lapidus. Our program was written by Jim Tedder and Caty Weaver, who was also the producer. Join us again next week for music and more on American Mosaic.60. The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts honors the performers because of their _.A. accomplishmentsB. experiencesC. theoriesD. titles61. According to the passage, Shirley MacLaine _.A. is a funny person who is popular among the youthB. starred in“Terms of Endearment”at the age of 60C. devotes herself to political or social changesD. won the Oscar for five times62. Which of the pairs has much in common in their career?A. Shirley MacLaine and Martina Arroyo.B. Carlos Santana and Martina Arroyo.C. Elton John and Herbie Hancock.D. Billy Joel and Elton John.63. Where can we most probably get this passage?A. In a scientific journal. B. In a radio program.C. In a history textbook.D. In a live talk show.CU.S. government data reveals that up to 44% of the U.S. workforce is single and it may be because of work. Here are four reasons why your job might be keeping you single.1. “I dont have time to date.”Many people who are single say their jobs dont leave them with enough time to meet Mr. or Mrs. Right. You may have made a conscious decision to make career your No. 1 priority. Or it may be that pursuing your dream job is easier than pursuing your dream partner. Whatever the reason, dedicating too much of your time and energy to your career will cause your dating life to flounder.2. “_.”Singles are often expected to work late, travel for business, and take on last minute assignments because they dont have “family commitments.” For example, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell stated last year that the choice of Janet Napolitano as Homeland Security Secretary was an excellent one because she has “no family and no life” and could devote 19-20 hours a day to the job.3. “Everyone I know is taken/married/coupled up.”While this may not seem to be a job-related issue, it could be. Statistics show that nearly half of all married couples met at work. So youre at a disadvantage if your work doesnt provide you with opportunities to meet and hang out with other singles.4. “No one wants to date a .”Unfortunately, some jobs come with certain stereotypes that can make a prospective date run for the hills. For example, being a lawyer or therapist could make you a dating loser because nobodys idea of a good date is to argue or be psychoanalyzed!64. Which one is not the reason for keeping you single according to the passage? A. You dont spend much time in dating. B. You are expected to work more without family burdens. C. Your dating with a lawyer or therapist is not successful. D. You have no opportunity to meet other singles in your work.65. The best title for the second part can be “_”. A. My boss expects me to work late and travel for business B. My boss knows Im single and singles me out C. I can devote a part of my time to the job D. I show concern about family commitments66. The underlined word “flounder” probably means _. A. change B. mix C. boom D. struggle67. Creating your own dating pool and trying different approaches to meet other singles can be considered as the proper solution to the problem of _. A. Group 1 B. Group 2 C. Group 3 D. Group 4DTo many visitors to a country the word “city” means the capital city, whether its Tokyo, Paris, New York, Mexico City or London. And that in its turn means what would be taken in by a group of tourists who had set out to see the sights. To many visitors to Britain, London is where its all going on. “The man who is tired of London is tired of life,” Doctor Johnson said in 1750. Or as an updated version had it, London is where the action is. Well, thats how its put down in the guide books anyway.Of course to Londoners the word city means “the City” with a capital C, that square mile eventually marked out and walled in by the Romans after they had set up their original camp by the Thames about 50 A.D. Some Londoners still live there, but as you look at the area today, you come up against the real story (and problem) of many of the worlds capital cities growth and identity.Most Londoners are not Londoners and do not live in the London they work in. Their home is in one of the many large villages that make up London as it began spilling over and pushing out in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. They live either in the inner suburbs of the Metropolitan area or the outer suburbs of the Greater London area. Its all very expensive and overcrowded and yet more and more people are piling in and looking for a nest. For every one who finds it too expensive and moves out, at least three are waiting to move in.Which brings in the identity problem? Where does Britain really begin? In London? Well, does France begin in Paris? Only a Parisian or a Londoner would make this claim and Londoners are scarcer than Parisians these days. What! With nine million inhabitants? You might ask in astonishment. But what is meant by that is that these days in London if youre in a roomful of people the chances of coming across a second-generation Londoner are about one in a hundred. And a third-generation Londoner is something to make peoples eyes pop.68. Doctor Johnson obviously thought that London _.A. attracted people from all over the worldB. didnt interest tired peopleC. was a most attractive place D. was an uninteresting place69. What does the writer suggest?A. The villages are getting larger.B. The suburbs are originally villages.C. The villages are smaller than suburbs.D. The suburbs are near some large villages.70. What can we learn from the passage?A. Visitors to capital cities are also attracted by other cities.B. Parisians know more about Paris than Londoners.C. Only a few Londoners have parents born in London.D. Many Londoners have friends in Paris.71. According to the writer, London _.A. expanded its suburbs in the last century. B. is becomin