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宜宾市三中2013级高三上期10月月考
英语试题
考试时间：120分钟
全卷满分：150分
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
第Ⅰ卷
注意事项：
1. 答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
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，共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。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. ￡19.15. B. ￡9.18. C. ￡9.15. 答案是C。
1.What is the woman’s new teacher like?
A. Tall and handsome. B. Pretty and kind. C. Tall and beautiful..
2.What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient..
3.Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In a bookshop. B. In a reading room. C. In a library.
4.What can we know from the conversation?
A. The woman doesn’t like orange juice.
B. The man was looking for orange juice.
C. The man broke the container of juice.
5. How much does a pen cost?
A. One dollar. B. Two dollars. C. Three dollars.
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和第7题。
6. What is the man doing?
A. He is climbing a tree.
B. He is trying to get out of the house.
C. He is breaking the window.
7. Why doesn’t the man use the front door?
A. He locked his key in the house.
B. He gave his key to his brother.
C. He lost his key to his house.
听第7段对话，回答8、9小题。
8. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
A. The preparation for lessons. B. Cell phone use in class. C. Noise during the break.
9. What is the man’s suggestion?
A. Hold a class meeting. B. Talk with the president. C. Set another rule.
听第8段对话，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the woman now?
A. She is a saleswoman. B. She is a teacher. C. She is an accountant.
11. What is the man’s son doing now?
A. He is living in Paris. B. He is studying in Beijing. C. He is a college student.
12. Why did the woman quit her last job?
A. Its salary was low. B. It was hard. C. She wanted more free time.
听第9段对话，回答第13至16题。
13. Which train will the man take?
A. D301. B. D305. C. D313.
14. Why did the man choose the evening train?
A. It is cheap. B. It saves time. C. It is fast.
15. How much did the man pay in all?
A. 930yuan. B. 990yuan. C. 1000yuan.
16. What will the man do next?
A. Buy a phone. B. Go to the phone booth. C. Go to the toilet.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A. The hormone change after pregnancy.
B. The danger of giving birth.
C. The size of women’s feet after giving birth.
18. How many women were involved in the survey?
A. 39. B. 49. C. 59.
19. How many times did the researchers measure the women’s feet?
A. Twice B. Three times. C. Five times.
20. What can result in permanent flattening of the foot’s arch?
A. A hormone called “relaxin”. B. Adding pregnancy weight.
C. Custom shoe inserts.
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。
A
As for visiting Walt Disney World. People usually have trouble in arranging. The following will give you some practical suggestions on paying a valuable visit to the famous park.
When to go?
While it’s always busy, Disney World is slightly slower between mid-January and March. It’s summer when the visitors , combined with the heat and humidity(潮湿), are crowded. Your best choice is either early in the morning or late in the day--- often you can enjoy more rides in the first or last two hours of the day than you can the entire rest of the day combined.
Where to stay?
The question: to stay on Disney World Resort property or not. Disney World offers three resort pricing: Deluxe(豪华的), Moderate, and Value, with good facilities and in-hotel attractions. That said, they all offer “Extra Magic Hours”(early access to the theme parks), guaranteed entry when the parks are over-crowded, and frequent shuttle service to the many attractions. Off-property hotels will have shuttle transfers, but often at less regular intervals，wasting more time in transport. You’ll also need a rental car, which adds to the expense, making up for saving in the hotel rate. The “Magic Your Way Package” is a good value if you have a large family.
What to do?
Make use of the “Fast Pass”, which, for no extra cost, allow you to insert your entrance ticket into a particular machine at the attraction and receive a schedule ride time a little later on. For example, use your Fast Pass ticket at a ride just before getting lunch. Once you’re done eating, you can return to the ride and jump right on during the busiest time of day. At the Animal Kingdom, the animals are most active either early or late in the day, so plan accordingly. Thankfully this is fit for the least busy times of day in the park. Study the map of the park the night before to plan your visit. You’ll save time by knowing where things are and where you’re headed.
21. Visitors who use Fast Pass tickets ________
A．will often be checked at the exit
B．can get discounts on tickets
C．will have a well-planned ride time
D．have to pay more for their tickets
22. It can be learned from paragraph 3 that __________________.
A．three types of resort pricing are offered by Disney World
B．every visitor will have a rental car for free
C．all the shuttle transfers are convenient for visitors
D．young couples are advised to take the Magic Your Way Package
23. The purpose of this text is to_________.
A. introduce the Animal Kingdom B. give tips on visiting Disney World
C. describe activities in Disney World D. advertise attractions in Disney World
B
More than 2 million US teenagers have suffered a serious bout（发作) of depression in the past year, according to a federal government survey released on Tuesday.
On average, 8.5 percent of adolescents aged 12 to 17 described having had a major depressive episode in the previous year, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported.
But there were "striking differences" by sex, with 12.7 percent of girls and 4.6 percent of boys affected.
Depression is the leading cause of suicide, which in turn is the third-leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds in the United States.
"The data Combined 2004 to 2006 data showed that rates of past year major depressive experience among youths aged 12 to 17 generally increased with increasing age," the researchers wrote.[:.]
Researchers at SAMHSA and RTI International in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, prepared the report using data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
More than 67,700 youths aged 12 to 17 answered questions about mood and depression. They were also asked to rate how depression affected them using the Sheehan Disability Scale, which measures impact on family, friends, chores at home, work and school.
Researchers defined a major depressive episode as two weeks or longer of depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure, and at least four other symptoms such as problems with sleep, energy, concentration or self-image.
Nearly half of the teenagers who had major depression said it severely damaged their ability to function in at least one of the areas on the disability scale.
"Fortunately, depression responds very well to early intervention and treatment," SAMHSA Administrator Terry Cline said in a statement.
24. The underlined word “ episode ”in paragraph 2 probably means _________.
A. experience B. experiment C. expression D. feeling
25. The main symptoms of a serious depressive episode include ________ .
A. no family or friends or jobs or interests at all
B. low spirits, lack of sleep, energy and self-image, and poor concentration
C. poor health, sex discrimination, less energy and loss of interests
D. suicide, sadness, lack of confidence and depression
26. What can be implied, but is not stated directly?
A. depression is the third-leading cause of suicide
B. There were over 2 million American teens suffering depression in the past two years
C. There were more girl students suffering depression than boys
D. The students surveyed were aged between 12 and 17
27. What will the following paragraph probably talk about according to the passage ?
A. How to recover from stress B. How to have a happy feeling
C. How to prevent and treat depression D. How to live a comfortable life
C
What’s on Your Pet’s Mind?
In 1977, Irene Pepperberg of Harvard University began studying what was on another creature’s mind by talking to it. Her first experiments began with Alex. Alex was a one-year-old African grey parrot and Irene taught him to produce the sounds of the English language. “I thought if he learned to communicate, I could ask him questions about how he sees the world.”
At the time, most scientists didn’t believe animals had any thoughts. They thought animals were more like robots but didn’t have the ability to think or feel. Of course, if you own a pet, you probably disagree. But it is the job of a scientist to prove this and nowadays more scientists accept that animals can think for themselves.
“That’s why I started my studies with Alex,” Irene said, “Some people actually called me crazy for trying this.”
Nowadays, we have more and more evidence that animals have all sorts of mental abilities. Sheep can recognize faces. Chimpanzees use a variety of tools and even use weapons to hunt. And Alex, the parrot became a very good talker.
Thirty years after, the Alex studies began. Irene was still giving him English lessons until his recent death. For example, if Alex was hungry, he could say “want grape”. Alex could count to six and was learning the sounds for seven and eight. “He has to hear the words over and over before he can correctly say them.” Irene said, after pronouncing “seven” for Alex a few times in a row. Alex could also tell the difference between colors, shapes, sizes, and materials (e.g.wood and metal). Before he finally died, Alex managed to say “seven”.
Another famous pet that proved some animals have greater mental skills was a dog called Rico. He appeared on a German TV game show in 2011. Rico knew the names of 200 different toys and easily learned the names of new ones. When Rico became famous, many other dog owners wanted to show how clever their pets were. Another dog called Betsy could understand 300 words.
One theory for dogs’ ability to learn a language is that they have been close companions to humans for many centuries and so their ability to understand us is constantly evolving (进化). While animals can’t do what humans do yet, some scientists believe that examples like Alex and Rico prove that evolution develops intelligence, as well as physical appearance.
28. Irene wanted to find out __________.
A. why a parrot can speak B. what a parrot thinks
C. how parrots make sounds D. if parrots speak English
29. Alex learnt new words by __________.
A. singing them B. reading them C. rehearing them D. writing them
30. The two dogs mentioned in the article could _______.
A. tell different colors B. recognize strange voices
C. copy human gestures D. understand some words
31. The article concludes that ___________.
A. mental ability can evolve in animals B. dogs may speak to humans one day
C. humans are related to chimpanzees D. our pets understand what we say
D
A shopkeeper sent his son to learn about the secret of happiness from the wisest man in the world. The boy walked a long way, and finally came upon the beautiful castle where the wise man lived.
On entering the main room of the castle, the boy was quite surprised: tradesmen coming and going, people chatting in the corners, and a small orchestra playing soft music. The wise man talked with everyone, and the boy had to wait for two hours before it was his turn.
The wise man listened carefully to the boy’s explanation of why he had come, but told him that he didn’t have time just then to explain the secret of happiness. He suggested that the boy look around the palace and return in two hours.
“Meanwhile, I want to ask you to do something,” said the wise man, handing the boy a teaspoon that held two drops of oil. “As you wander around, carry this spoon with you without allowing the oil to spill.”
The boy began to walk up and down stairs of the palace, keeping his eyes fixed on the spoon. After two hours, he returned to the wise man.
“Well,” asked the wise man, “Did you see the Persian tapestries（挂毯）in the hall? Did you see the garden that took the master gardener ten years to create?” The boy was embarrassed, and replied that he had observed nothing. His only concern had been not to spill the oil.
“Then go back and observe the wonders of my world,” said the wise man. The boy picked up the spoon and returned to his exploration of the palace. This time he observed all of the works of art on the ceilings and the walls. When he returned, he described in detail everything he had seen.
“But where are the drops of oil?” asked the wise man. Looking down at the spoon he held, the boy saw that the oil was gone.
“Well, there is only one piece of advice I can give you,” said the wise man. “The secret of happiness is to see all the wonders of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.”
32.When the boy arrived at the castle, he .
A. didn’t expect to see so many people around
B. had already missed his chance to talk to the wise man
C. was shown around the palace by the local people
D. received a warm welcome from the wise man
33.The wise man gave the boy two tasks in order to .
A. show him how to observe the wonders in the world
B. make him learn from his mistakes
C. teach him the secret of happiness
D. let the boy enjoy his palace and garden
34. We can infer from the article that “the drops of the oil on the spoon” probably refer to .
A. the beauty of one’s nature
B. the fortune a person possesses
C. the great opportunities in life
D. the responsibilities one has to take on
35. What would be the best title for the article?
A. The Secret of Happiness B. Lesson about Happiness
C. Learning about Happiness D. Searching for Happiness
第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10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。
Getting along well with parents is a big problem for most teenagers. Teenagers are gradually getting more mature—or at least they think they are. So they can’t wait to get themselves free from their so-called bondage. Their parents are in their 40s and they are annoyed by their aging. _____36_____. But people prefer harmony. How can we achieve it? Here are some tips:
First and foremost, _____37_____. We can’t be sure if we are created by God, yet people worship him, but we are absolutely sure that our parents created us. Isn’t a good enough reason why we should respect them?
What’s more, _______38_____. We can’t just take their payment for granted or become apathetic to their kindness. We are always impressed by strangers’ occasional kindness. How can we be insensitive to our parents who worry about us all the time?
In addition, don’t forget to communicate with your parents. _______39_______. For example, they may read our private diaries or follow us everywhere even to the bathroom. This will definitely cause strife in the family.
Last but not the least, _______40_______. It may be difficult at first, but once you do it, your parents’ actions will suddenly be clear.
If parents and teenagers work a little more we can all get something back.
A. we need to switch places with our parents.
B. As we get older, we begin to realize that our parents are not as perfect as we thought.
C. we must respect our parents from the bottom of our heart.
D. That’s why people say families at this time are a confrontation between adolescence and the climacteric(更年期).:.]
E. Gradual disappointment with patents is, in some degree, inevitable .
F. it’s important to be grateful to our parents.
G. If we refuse to communicate with them, parents will feel so frustrated that they will do anything they can to know us.[:]
第三部分 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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
With his leg lame and his teeth uneven, the boy almost thought of himself as the most unfortunate child in the world. He 41 played with his classmates, and when asked to answer questions, he always 42 his head without a word.
One spring, his father brought home some saplings（树苗）. 43 of his children would plant a sapling and he promised, “Whoever 44 his sapling best shall get a favorite gift.” The boy certainly wanted to get his father’s gift. 45 seeing his brothers and sisters watering the trees, an idea 46 him: he hoped the tree he planted would die soon. So watering it once or twice, he never 47 it.
Several days later, when the little boy went to see his tree again, he was 48 to find it not only didn’t die, but also grew so many fresh 49 . Compared with those of his brothers and sisters, his appeared greener. His father kept his 50 , bought the little boy one of his favorite gifts and said from the tree he planted, he would surely become an outstanding 51 when he grew up.
From then on, the little boy slowly became 52 and confident. One night, he suddenly 53 his biology teacher once said that plants 54 grow at night. Why not go to see his tree? When he came to the courtyard, he found his father was working near his tree! Instantly he 55 : his father had been secretly 56 his small tree! He returned to his room, with tears 57 in his eyes.
Decades passed. The little boy didn’t become a botanist. 58 , he became the U.S. president. His name was Franklin Roosevelt. 59 is the best nourishment of life. 60 it is just a bucket of water, it can make the tree of life grow well!
41. A. ever B. still C. seldom D. often
42. A. held B. raised C. covered D. lowered
43. A. Both B. None C. One D. Each
44. A. grows B. protects C. likes D. watches
45. A. And B. So C. Before D. But
46. A. cared for B. occurred to C. got rid of D. put forward
47. A. appealed to B. attended to C. adapted to D. turned to
48. A. disappointed B. frightened C. surprised D. amused
49. A. leaves B. roots C. branches D. seeds
50. A. balance B. word C. agreement D. opinion
51. A. teacher B. gardener C. president D. botanist
52. A. satisfied B. certain C. optimistic D. independent
53. A. believed B. knew C. repeated D. recalled
54. A. generally B. hardly C. recently D. voluntarily
55. A. remembered B. understood C. wondered D. admitted
56. A. cutting B. decorating C. watering D. fertilizing
57. A. crying B. falling C. dropping D. welling
58. A. Therefore B. Besides C. Instead D. Moreover
59. A. Love B. Water C. Disability D. Father
60. A. So long as B. Even though C. Now that D. If only
第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于三个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
It was a busy day at the grocery store and an old couple were in line behind me with birthday balloons.
From ___61__they said, I knew their nephew had a twin and something bad happened to the baby at birth. Though they did all they could ___62__ (help) them but times were tough for them.
They seemed to be too nervous and were too___63__ (anxiety) to leave, so I asked___64__ they wanted to go ahead of me or not. They didn’t understand what I ___65__ (mean) at first. After knowing it, they were very appreciative. But they stood behind me.
At that time I knew it had to be a significant day to them. Nothing could be ___66__ (good) if someone offered to help them. So I told the cashier to add the balloons to my purchases. The old couple refused at first ___67__ I insisted. I said, “You tell your sweet nephew that there are still nice people left who wanted to give them___68__ hand in this world.” They thanked me over and over and the cashier was moved to tears, __69__ (say) there was an angel in her line today.
That little act of___70__ (kind) made everyone who saw it feel good—but it made me feel the best of all!
第二节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1. 5分,满分15分）
假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌的以下作文,文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加,删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）,并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起）不计分。 3. 直接在答题卷上作答。
Although it took place three years ago, I never forget the evening party which is such a unforgettable experience. In the evening party, we both spoke English. Some boys and girls sang English songs and danced happy. Our monitor had offered us some riddles and crossword puzzles. Unless you couldn’t guess it, you had to sing a song or dance or tell a story. The most exciting program is the short play “Cow and Cough”, where was played by our teacher and a few students. We burst into laughter. The short play was not funny but also instructive. When my classmate meet each other again, they often refer to that interested and unforgettable party.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
某英语报社举办以“I Like Reading”为题的征文活动，你打算投稿。请根据以下要点写一篇短文。
1. 你为什么喜欢读书；（请给出至少两个理由）
2. 你喜欢读哪一类的书（例如：历史、科学、文学等）？（请给出至少两个理由）
3. 请号召身边的人多读书。
注意：
1. 词数：120词左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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