重庆南开中学高2015级高三下期5月月考
英语试题
本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。共120分。考试时间100分钟。
第I卷（共85分）
第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。例：It is generally considered unwise to give a child __________ he or she wants .
A. however
B. whatever
C. whichever
D. whenever
答案是B。
1. I like this fancy car which can speed up very fast , but I don’t have enough money to buy __________ .
A. one
B. it
C. this
D. that
2. __________ life’s ups and downs , he can face the world with a positive state of mind now .
A. To have experienced
B. Having been experienced
C. Being Experiencing
D. Having experienced
3. – I didn’t expect John missed last night’s match .
-- As far as I know , he __________ his grandparents on Saturday nights .
A. goes to visit
B. went to visit
C. has gone to visit
D. was visiting
4. Allen didn’t attend the meeting , otherwise he __________ some useful suggestions .
A. had put forward
B. would put forward
C. would have put forward
D. put forward
5. To get the certificate , you must satisfy all the conditions __________ .
A. requiring
B. required
C. to be required
D. being required
6. More people , __________ has been discovered in the survey , are becoming conscious of health problem .
A. that
B. what
C. which
D. as
7. – Do you think you will be able to finish your writing by five o’clock today ?
-- __________ . I’ll be busy with experiments all day .
A. Not a chance
B. Not yet
C. Not a big deal
D. Not a little
8. Many people agree that __________ knowledge of English is a must in __________ international trade today .
A. a ; 不填
B. the ; an
C. the ; the
D. 不填; the
9. I just love playing basketball , __________ I know that I do not have what it takes to reach the top .
A. since
B. unless
C. if
D. though
10. When you __________ with the dictionary , don’t forget to put it back on my desk , will you ?
A. will finish
B. are finishing
C. will have finished
D. have finished
11. The shelter is expected to help the homeless live __________ the bitter winter .
A. across
B. with
C. through
D. against
12. Reading for fun means much to us and we __________ never tell where its influence stops .
A. must
B. need
C. can
D. should
13. All the audience was holding their breath . Then __________ which lighted the enthusiasm of all .
A. came the result
B. did the result come
C. the result came
D. had the result come
14. __________ he can’t a dapt to the university life makes his parents concerned .
A. That
B. Whether
C. What
D. Why
15. – Dad , can I really get a bike as a reward if I pass the exam ?
-- Absolutely . __________ .
A. You decide
B. You have my word
C. You name it
D. You bet
第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
请阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16~35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。
A
The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem . He dialed the employee’s home number and was greeted with a child’s voice , “ Hello ? ”
Feeling being at the 16 of having to talk to a youngster , the boss asked , “ Is your daddy home ? ”
“ Yes , ”17 the small voice .
“ May I talk with him ? ” the man asked .
“ To the 18 of the boss , the small voice said , “ No . ”
Wanting to talk with a/an 19 , the boss asked , “ Is your mommy there ? ”
“ Yes , ” came the answer .
“ May I talk with her ? ”
Again the small voice said , “ No . ”
Knowing that it was not 20 that a young child would be left home alone , the boss decided he would just leave a message with the person who should be there 21 the child .
“ Is there anyone there 22 you ? ” the bossed asked the child .
“ Yes , a policeman . ”
23 what a cop would be doing at his employee’s home , the boss asked , “ May I speak with the policeman ? ”
“ No , he is 24 . ”
“ Busy doing what ? ” asked the boss .
“ Talking to my daddy and mommy and the fireman . ” came the answer .
Growing 25 and even worried as he heard what sounded like a helicopter through the ear piece on the phone the boss asked , “ What is that noise ? ”
“ A hello-copper . ” answered the small voice .
“ What is going on there ? ” asked the boss , now alarmed .
The child answered , “ The search team just landed the hello-copper ! ”
More than just a little frustrated the boss asked , “ The search team ? 26 are they there
for ? ”
Still in small voice , the boy replied along with a muffled（听不清的）laugh , “ They are looking for 27 ! ”
16. A. intention B. patience C. pressure D. inconvenience
17. A. shouted B. whispered C. whistled D. sounded
18. A. relief B. mercy C. surprise D. delight
19. A. adolescent B. youngster C. grown-up D. relative
20. A. obvious B. illegal C. shameful D. likely
21. A. watching over B. taking after C. looking over D. serving for
22. A. besides B. except C. beyond D. within
23. A. Suspecting B. Wondering C. Viewing D. Monitoring
24. A. asleep B. occupied C. relaxed D. shocked
25. A. concerned B. content C. calm D. confirmed
26. A. When B. How C. Why D. What
27. A. us B. him C. me D. them
B
For the women of the world , the International Women’s Day is a(n) 28 to acknowledge their contribution , and to review 29 they have come in the struggle for equality , peace and development .
Women’s active participation in 30 can result in a great advance in the economy . Yet girls are often kept from receiving education in the poorest countries . 31 the men and women work together to secure the rights and full potential of women , lasting 32 to the world’s most serious social , economic and political problems are unlikely to be found .
With much 33 made , women’s access to education has increased ; and legislation（立法）that promises equal opportunities for women has been 34 in many countries . However , women continue to be 35 of violence , with insult and domestic violence as a contributing factor of disability and death among women all over the world .
28. A. example B. situation C. occasion D. case
29. A. how long B. how far C. how soon D. how sell
30. A. schooling B. charity C. election D. technology
31. A. Once B. When C. If D. Until
32. A. references B. attention C. solutions D. devotion
33. A. miracle B. progress C. room D. difference
34. A. affected B. analyzed C. abused D. adopted
35. A. victims B. fighters C. survivors D. distributors
第二部分阅读理解（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。
A
I was in a rush for an important date I just couldn’t be late for ! I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paid for her groceries . A PhD student with not a lot of money , I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers .
The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me . She smiled . It was a nice smile-warm and reassuring-and I returned her gift by smiling back .
“ Must be a special lady , ” whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers , ” she said .
“ Yes , she’s special , ” I said , and then to my embarrassment , the words kept coming out . “ It’s only our second date , but somehow I am just having the feeling she’s the one , ” jokingly , I added , “ The only problem is that I can’t figure out why she’d want to date a guy like me . ”
“ Well , I think she’s very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her , ” the woman said . “ My husband used to bring me flowers every week-even when times were tough and we didn’t have much money . Those were incredible days ; he was very romantic and-of course- I miss him since he’s passed away . ”
I paid for my flowers as she was gathering up her groceries . There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her . I touched her on the shoulder and said “ You were right , you know . These flowers are indeed for a very spe cial lady . ” I handed the flowers and thanked her for such a nice conversation .
It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just purchased . “ You have a wonderful evening , ” I said . My heart warmed as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers .
I remember being slightly late for my date that night and telling my girlfriend the above story .
A couple of years later , when I finally worked up the courage to ask her to marry me , she told me that this story had helped to seal it for her-that was the night when I won her heart .
36. Why was the writer in a hurry that day ?
A. He was to meet his girlfriend .
B. He had to go back to school soon .
C. He was delayed by an elderly lady .
D. He had to pick up some groceries .
37. What does the underlined phrase “ her gift ” ( Paragraph 2 ) refer to ?
A. Her words .
B. Her smile .
C. Her flowers .
D. Her politeness .
38. Why did the writer give his flowers to the elderly lady ?
A. She knew his girlfriend .
B. She allowed him to pay first .
C. She gave him encouragement .
D. She liked flowers very much .
39. What is the message conveyed in the story ?
A. Flowers are important for a date .
B. Small talk is helpful .
C. Love and kindness are rewarding .
D. Elderly people deserve respecting .
B
People like travelling . But in today’s economy with airlines adding new fees almost daily and ticket prices sharply on the rise , many have written off travel as too expensive . However , with a few saving tricks and a little research , there are still lots of great deals to be had on airline tickets and more .
Early Bird Gets the Deal .
Travel experts say that there are certain times of day when more deals are available . Airfares can change three times a day as airlines adjust their prices to fill up flights . Early morning is when the fares tend to be lowest .
What Wouldn’t a Business Traveler do ?
Flying when business travelers don’t can save you big money . Most business travelers fly on Mondays and Fridays , so Tuesday and Wednesday are the best days . Airlines will usually lower their prices on these day to aggressively try and fill empty seats .
_______________________________________
Fly to popular places at unpopular times . The slowest time of the year for travel is in the Fall
between Labor Day and Thanksgiving . Again , to try and fill more empty seats , the airlines will lower prices and offer better deals to get people to fly during this time of the year .
Package Deals
Many times the best deals on airfare can be found as part of a package rate . Most travel sites have package rates available . Often , the entire package ( hotel , airfare , rental car ) is cheaper than just the plane ticket on another site . Even if you don’t need the rental car , with the money you’ve saved on the flight , you can afford to take a taxi . These deals are especially good on last minute bookings .
With a little inside knowledge and some good timing , you can get yourself a steal on a ticket to the vacation you thought was out of reach .
40. What is the purpose of the passage ?
A. To enlarge the knowledge of travelling .
B. To share the tricks of finding a bargain .
C. To recommend some prestigious scenic spots .
D. To provide some useful business travelling tips .
41. Many people have to cancel their travel plan because they __________ .
A. have no saving tricks
B. consider economic reasons
C. seldom do research
D. can’t have great deals
42. Which of the following can be filled in the blank in the text ?
A. Fly to popular places .
B. Don’t Miss the Holidays .
C. Better Avoid the Crowds .
D. Lose No Chance for Travelling .
43. What can we learn from the last paragraph ?
A. Saving tricks can make the seemingly impossible vacation possible .
B. Inside knowledge and good timing help you to steal tickets from airlines .
C. V acation will be out of reach without inside knowledge and good timing .
D. Who thinks the vacation is out of reach never grasps the tricks of saving .
C
Several recent research studies show a person’s personality naturally changes over time in response to life events and most people tend to improve their personalities as they mature .
“ Personality means a characteristic pattern of thinking , feeling and behaving that is consistent over time and across situations , ” says Christopher Soto , a psychologist at Colby College in Maine , who thinks that personality is about 50 percent innate and 50 percent learned . Psychologists usually use the Big Five personality model --- openness , conscientiousness , agreeableness , neuroticism（神经质）and extroversion（外向）.
Soto says people who are more conscientious tend to do better in the workplace and school . People who score high on agreeableness and low on neuroticism tend to have more satisfying and stable relationships . Extroverts do better in social and business occupations . According to Soto , even small changes in a person’s personality can produce important effects on relationships , health and happiness . But change takes time . “ You start by changing the behavior and then , if you can maintain that new behavior over time , it gets cultivated , ” Soto says .
Where do you start ? “ First , we have to recognize which pieces of our personality affect us , ”says Richard Levak , a well-known personality expert . “ If I am always getting fired because I get into arguments with co-workers and always blame others , then I have to realize that I have to change something , ” he says .
Don’t set your expectation too high . Be patient . Warren Kennaugh , a behavioral strategist in Sydney , says it’s important so start small . Identify a first step and then practice it without worrying about the primary results .
44. The underlined word “ innate ” is closest in meaning to __________ .
A. instructive
B. inborn
C. indifferent
D. informative
45. If Steve is a successful sales manager , who always gets well along with others , he probably has the personality model of __________ .
A. agreeableness and extroversion
B. conscientiousness and openness
C. agreeableness and neuroticism
D. openness and neuroticism
46. We can learn from the passage that both Soto and Kennaugh think that __________ .
A. adequate time and patience are needed in developing new personalities
B. when in trouble , one always needs to reflect on his own behaviors
C. one must begin with small things to cultivate new personalities
D. we are often not sure of the impact of our personalities on our life
47. What is this passage mainly about ?
A. People tend to be changeable as they mature .
B. We can easily alter our personalities in a short time .
C. Only those of great patience can change their personalities .
D. We can change our personalities with some proper strategies .
D
“ The proper function of man is to live , not to exist .
I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them .
I shall use my time ”
--- Jack London
Jack London fought his way up out of the factories and waterfront dives（酒馆）of West Oakland to become the highest paid , most popular novelist and short story writer of his day . He wrote passionately about the great questions of life and death , the struggle to survive with honor and honesty , and he put these basic ideas into stories of high adventure with his own life at sea , or in Alaska , or in the fields and factories of California . As a result , his writing appealed not to the few .
Along with his books and stories , however , Jack London was widely known for his personal exploits . He was a celebrity who was often in the news . Generally fun-loving and playful , he could also be a soldier , and was always quick to help with the underdog against unfairness of any kind . He was a passionate public speaker , and much admired as a lecturer on socialism and other political topics . He was a man whose brilliant success was due not to special favor of any kind , but to a combination of unusual mental ability and great efforts .
On November 22 , 1916 , Jack London died at the age of 40 after suffering from a variety of illnesses , including a kidney（肾脏）condition that was extraordinarily painful at times . Nevertheless , right up to the last day of his life he was full of great plans and boundless enthusiasm for the future .
“ No writer , unless it were Mark Twain , ever had a more romantic life than Jack London . The untimely death of this most popular American Fictionists deeply shocked a world that expected him to live and work for many years longer . ”( Ernest J. Hopkins in the San Francisco Bulletin , December 2 , 1916 ) .
48. Which of the following best describes Jack London’s writing ?
A. He used to fight with others in the waterfront dives .
B. The main topic of his writing was about life and death .
C. His writing attracted few people around the world .
D. Some novels are based on his own experience .
49. What can we infer from the passage ?
A. Jack once served in the army
B. Jack was highly respected politician
C. Jack had a strong sense of justice .
D. Jack refused to accept favor of any kind .
50. What feelings are expressed in Ernest J. Hopkins’ lines ?
A. Surprise and regret .
B. Pride and sorrow .
C. Emptiness and excitement .
D. Pity and admiration .
51. What is the best title for the passage ?
A. Jack London’s Adventures
B. Jack London’s Historical Influence
C. The Death of Jack London
D. The Life of a Great American Novelist
E
The regular use of text messages and e-mails can lower the IQ more than twice as much as smoking ma rijuana（大麻）. That is the statement of researchers who have found that tapping away on a mobile phone or computer keypad or checking for electronic messages temporarily knocks up to 10 points off the user’s IQ . This rate of decline in intelligence compares unfavorably with the four-point drop in IQ associated with smoking marijuana , according to British researchers , who have described the phenomenon of improved stupidity as “ infomania ”. The research conducted by Hewlett Packard , the technology company , has concluded that it is mainly a problem for adult workers , especially men .
It is concluded that too much use of modern technology can damage a person’s mind . It can cause a constant distraction of “ always on ” technology when employees should be concentrating on what they are paid to do . Infomania means that they lose concentration as their minds remain fixed in an almost permanent state of readiness to react to technology instead of focusing on the task in hand . The report also added that , in a long term , the brain will be considerably shaped by what we do to it and by the experience of daily life . At a microcellular level , the complex networks of nerve cells that make up parts of the brain actually change in response to certain experiences .
Too much use of modern technology can be damaging not only to a person’s mind , but to their social relationship . 1100 adults were interviewed during the research . More than 62 per cent of them admitted that they were addicted to checking their e-mails and text messages so often that they scrutinized work-related ones even when at home or on holiday . Half said that they always responded immediately to an email and will even interrupt a meeting to do so . It is concluded that infomania is inc reasing stress and anxiety and affecting one’s characteristics . Nine out of ten thought that colleagues who answered e-mails or messages during a face-to-face meeting were extremely rude .
The effects on IQ were studied by Dr Glenn Wilson , a psychologist at University of London . “ This is a very real and widespread phenomenon , ” he said . “ We have found that infomania will damage a worker’s performance by reducing their mental sharpness and changing their social life . Companies should encourage a more balanced and appropriate way of working . ”
52. We can learn from the passage that “ infomania ” __________ .
A. has a positive influence on one’s IQ
B. results in the change of part of the brain
C. is rooted in lack of concentration
D. is caused by too much use of modern technology
53. The research mentioned in the passage is most probably about __________ .
A. the important function of advanced technology
B. the damage to one’s brain done by unhealthy habits
C. the relevance between IQ and use of modern technology
D. the relationship between intelligence and working effectiveness
54. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage ?
A. examined carefully
B. copied patiently
C. corrected quickly
D. admitted willingly
55. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?
CP : Central Point P: point Sp: Sub-point（次要点）C: Conclusion
第II卷（共35分）
第三部分写作（共两节，满分35分）
写作一（满分15分）
请结合材料，按要求用英文写作。
What the teacher is definitely is more important than what he teaches .
要求：1. 就此材料发表你的看法；
2. 紧扣材料，有明确的观点；
3. 词数不少于60；
4. 在答题卡上作答。
_______________________________________________________________________________ 写作二（满分20分）
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