遵义市第四中学2013-2014学年度高三第一学期第三次月考试卷

英 语 试 题

试卷满分120分，时间：100分钟

本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。

第Ⅰ卷

第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节 语篇语法填空题（共10 小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求 ，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案转填到标号为1-10的相应位置上。

In the United States, there were 222 people ____1____(report) to be billionaires(亿万富翁) in 2003. The ____2___(rich) of these is Bill Gates, worth at least $ 41 billion, ___3____made his money ____4____ starting the company Microsoft. Mr. Gates was only 21 years old ___5__he first helped to set up the company in 1976. He was a billionaire by the time he was 31 years old.____6____, there are still some other people who have made lots____7___ money at even younger ages. Other young people who have struck it rich include Jackie Coogan and Shirley Temple. ____8____ of these child actors made over a million dollars ___9____ (act) in movies before they were 14. But ___10___ youngest billionaire is Albert von Thurn und Taxis of Germany, who, in 2001, inherited (继承) a billion dollars when he turned 18!

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，从短文后给题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、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。

There was a woman named Japan Atsuko Saeki living in the city of Fujisawa. When she was a teenager, she 11 of going to the United States. Most of what she knew about American 12 was from the textbooks she had read. “I had a 13 in mind: Daddy watching TV in the living-room, Mummy 14 cakes and their teenage daughter off to the cinema with her boyfriend.”

Atsuko 15 __to attend college in California. When she arrived, however, she found it was not her 16 world. “People were struggling with problems and often seemed 17,” she said. “I felt very alone.”

One of her hardest 18 was physical education. “We played volleyball,” she said. “The other students were 19 it, but I wasn’t.”

One afternoon, the instructor asked Atsuko to 20 the ball to her teammates so they could knock it 21 the net. No problem for most people, but it terrified Atsuko. She was afraid of losing face 22 __she failed.

A young man on her team 23 what she was going through. “He walked up to me and 24, ‘Come on. You can do that.’”

“You will never understand how those words of 25 made me feel…Four words: You can do that. I felt like crying with happiness.”

She made it through the class. Perhaps she thanked the young man; she is not 26 .

Six years have passed. Atsuko is back in Japan, working as a salesclerk. “I have ? 27 forgotten the words,” she said. “When things are not going so well, I think of them.”

She is sure the young man had no idea how much his kindness 28 to her. “He probably doesn’t even remember it,” she said. That may be the lesson. Whenever you say something to a person cruel or kind—you have no idea how long the words will 29. She’s all the way over in Japan, but still she hears those four 30__ words: You can do that.

11. A. learned B. dreamed C. spoken D. heard

12. A. picture B. education C. life D. spirit

13. A. photo B. painting C. way D. drawing

14. A. frying B. baking C. steaming D. boiling

15. A. hoped B. attempted C. liked D. arranged

16. A. described B. created C. imagined D. discovered

17. A. tense B. cheerful C. relaxed D. deserted

18. A. classes B. questions C. times D. projects

19. A. curious about B. nervous about C. slow at D. good at

20. A. kick B. hit C. carry D. pass

21. A. over B. into C. through D. past

22. A. if B. after C. because D. until

23. A. believed B. considered C. sensed D. wondered

24. A. warned B. whispered C. ordered D. sighed

25. A. excitement B. suggestion C. persuasion D. encouragement

26. A. interested B. sure C. puzzled D. doubtful

27. A. seldom B. already C. never D. almost

28. A. happened B. applied C. meant D. seemed

29. A. stay B. continue C. exist D. live

30. A. merciful B. bitter C. easy D. simple

第二部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，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

In 1901, H.G. Wells, an English writer, wrote a book describing a trip to the moon. When the explorers landed on the moon, they discovered that the moon was full of underground cities. They expressed their surprise to the “moon people” they met. In turn, the “moon people” expressed their surprise. “Why,” they asked, “are you traveling to outer space when you don’t even use your inner space?”

H.G. Wells could only imagine travel to the moon. In 1969, human beings really did land on the moon. People today know that there are no underground cities on the moon. However, the question that the “moon people” asked is still an interesting one. A growing number of scientists are seriously thinking about it.

Underground systems are already in place. Many cities have underground car parks. In some cities, such as Tokyo, Seoul and Montreal, there are large underground shopping areas. The “Chunnel”, a tunnel(隧道) connecting England and France, is now complete.

But what about underground cities? Japan’s Taisei Corporation is designing a network of underground systems, called “Alice Cities.” The designers imagine using surface space for public parks and using underground space for flats, offices, shopping, and so on. A solar dome(太阳能穹顶) would cover the whole city.

Supporters of underground development say that building down rather than building up is a good way to use the earth’s space. The surface, they say, can be used for farms, parks, gardens, and wilderness. H.G. Wells’ “moon people” would agree. Would you?

31. The explorers in H. G. Wells’ story were surprised to find that the “moon people” _____.

lived in so many underground cities

knew so much about the earth

understood their language

were ahead of them in space technology

32. What does the underlined word “it” refer to?

A. Discovering the moon’s inner space. B. Traveling to outer space.

C. Meeting the “moon people” again. D. Using the earth’s inner space.

33. What sort of underground systems are already here with us?

Tunnels, car parks, shopping areas.

Offices, shopping areas, power stations.

Gardens, car parks, power stations.

Tunnels, gardens, offices.

34. What would be the best title for the text?

A. Alice Cities—cities of the future. B. Space travel with H. G. Wells.

C. Building down, not up. D. Enjoy living underground.

B

LONDON (Reuters)—Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-year-old computer technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food.

“Organic produce is always better,” Gold said. “The food is free of pesticides(农药), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty.” Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Britain are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic produce? Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences—but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic products. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported to meet growing demand. “The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market,” said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.

35. More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because _____.

A. they are getting richer B. they can get the food anywhere

C. they like home-grown fruit D. they consider the food free of pollution

36. Which of the following statements is true to the facts about most organic produce sold in Britain?

A. It grows indoors all year round. B. It is grown on family farms

C. It is produced outside Britain. D. It is produced on large farms.

37. What is the meaning of “the organic trend” as the words are used in the text?

A. better quality of organic food. B. growing interest in organic food.

C. rising market for organic food. D. higher prices of organic food.

38. What is the best title for this news story?

The making of organic food in Britain.

Organic food—to import or not?

Good qualities of organic food.

D. Organic food—healthy, or just for the wealthy?

C

THEATRE

City Varieties

The Headrow, Leeds. Tel. 430808.

Oct 10—11 only. A Night at the Varieties. All the fun of an old music hall with Barry Cryer, Duggle Brown, 6 dancers, Mystina, Jon Barker, Anne Dural and the Tony Harrison Trio; Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favorite songs.

Performances: 8 pm nightly.

Admission: ?5; under 16 or over 60: ?4.

York Theatre Royal

St Leonard’s Place, York. Tel. 223568.

Sept 23—Oct 17 Groping for Words—a comedy by Sue Townsend. Best known for her Adrian Mole Diaries, Townsend now writes about an evening class, which two men and a woman attend. A gentle comedy.

Admission: First night, Mon: ?2; Tues—Fri: ?3.25—5.50; Sat: ?3.50—5.75.

Halifax Playhouse

King’s Cross Street, Halifax. Tel. 365998.

Oct 10—17 On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson. This is a magical comedy about real people. A beautifully produced, well-acted play for everyone. Don’t miss it.

Performances: 7:30 pm.

Admission: ?2. Mon: 2 seats for the price of one.

Grand Theatre

Oxford Street, Leeds. Tel. 502116.

Restaurant and Café.

Oct—17 The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13. Sue Townsend’