2019届广东省汕头市金山中学高三上学期9月月考试题 英语

2019-2020学年汕头市金山中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn’t an either / or one, although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)-related fields can make it seem that way.The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training, but also insists that the study of the humanities and social sciences must remain central elements of America’s educational system at all levels. Both areas are the key to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society, become innovative leaders, and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides.Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates’ job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under these circumstances, it’s natural to look for what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the problem; “major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run. Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily.Moreover, students should be prepared not just for their first job, but for their 4th and 5th jobs, as there’s little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers. The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible. The ability to take advantage of every available tool and insight—picked up from science, arts, and technology—to solve the problems of the future, and seize the opportunities, will be helpful to them and the nation.1. What does the latest congressional report suggest?A. STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.B. The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.C. The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students’ spiritual life.D. Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.2. What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?A. Their interest in relevant subjects.B. The academic value of the courses.C. The quality of education to receive.D. Their chances of getting a good job.3. What does the author say about the so called “soft” subjects?A. They benefit students in their future life.B. They broaden students’ range of interests.C. They just improve students’ communication skills.D. They are essential to students’ healthy growth.BANew Zealandcouncil has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely.John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and started "regularly crossing the road to get to the beach," according to a Facebook post from Dunedin City Council."You can still visit the area on foot or by bicycle, but please give the sea lions lots of space," continued the post.Locals applauded the decision, and one even called for the closure to be made permanent."No dogs should be on the beach, either," wrote Gaylene Smith. "We need to protect our beautiful sea life."Dogs are known to attack sea lions, and Chisholm Links Golf Course, where the sea lions have made their home, also posted advice to dog walkers in a Facebook update."We're lucky to have sea lions on our coastline and we need to share the space with them,as this is what makes our coastline so unique!" wrote the course on Facebook.The council went on to explain thatNew Zealandsea lions are endangered, and are one of the world's rarest species of sea lion.There are an estimated 12,000New Zealandsea lions left, according to the Department of Conservation. Under local law, anyone who kills a sea lion could face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to NZ$250,000(US$178,000).4. What decision has the Dunedin City Council made?A. Closing an ocean drive for a month.B. Forbidding entry into a golf course.C. Forbidding walking dogs outside.D. Closing the nearby beach temporarily.5. How did the City Council announce the decision?A. By informing on TV.B. By sending out notices.C. By posting on Facebook.D. By advertising in a newspaper.6. What is the attitude of the local people toward the closure?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Uncaring.D. Critical.7. What can we learn aboutNew Zealandsea lions from the text?A. They are afraid of humans.B. They are a common species.C. They are being killed by dogs.D. They are under legal protection.CSonja Redding and her family were on their way home to Omaha, Nebraska, after a weeklong visit to Washington, D. C. with her two sons, one of whom, 5-year-old Xayvior, has autism(自闭症).Although all of the other flights had gone fine, Xayvior became angry during one of the flights, and Redding couldn’t calm him.“It felt like everyone on the plane was looking at us and got angry with my son, ” she wrote in a Facebook post after she got home. “I don’t know what to do when others just don’t understand that he is not just a kid with no discipline(自制力)，but a child with special needs who doesn’t know how to control himself.”The day was saved by Delta flight attendant(空乘人员)Amanda Amburgy. She tried to help Xayvior watch a movie, but when that failed, she offered to take him on a tour of the airplane.That worked, and soon the child was not only calm, but having a good time.“When they came back, Xayvior was much calmer and happier,” wrote Redding in the post，which now has 2,700 likes and over 500 shares. “I want to thank this Delta attendant. She didn’t judge, and she just showed love. We need more people like this in the world. ”It wasn’t long before Amburgy was told about the post.“ We’re there to help, and that’s what we want to do,” she said in an interview. “So, we always want to make anything easier for the family as well as other passengers.”She also shared what she felt when she read Redding’s story. “When I read it, it touched my heart. It’s something I would do for anyone on the plane, because that’s what I’m here for. It really made a difference in her life.”8. How did Redding feel on the plane?A. Tired.B. Uncomfortable.C. Very angry.D. Deeply afraid.9. What did Amburgy do to help the family?A. She asked the family to stay beside her.B. She asked the other passengers for help.C. She tried her best to calm the boy.D. She helped look after the other boy.10. Why did Redding post the story?A. To show her thanks.B. To help kids with autism.C. To get in touch with Amburgy.D. To share her travel experience.11. Which of the following words can best describe Amburgy?A. Proud.B. Honest.C. Hard-working.D. Warm-hearted.DIn the world of Chinese archaeology(考古学), a sign of a dig's importance is the sight of Zhou Mingsheng at work. A field technician who has worked at archaeological sites all aroundChina. Master Zhou iscredited with the gentlest touch in his profession. Born into a farming family, he is a “national-level craftsman” with a talent for using simple tools to get relics(遗物) that wouldcrumblein other hands, says his current boss, Wang Xu, director of an archaeological site at Shuanghuaishu, a Neolithic(新石器时代的) settlement near the Yellow River in the central province of Henan.It is not beauty that attracts visitors to Shuanghuaishu. At 5,300 years old, the settlement is the work of a culture too simple to have left behind many buried treasures. The single most precious find, to date, is a finger-length sculpture of a silkworm. Nor is the setting lovely: an area surrounded by deafening insects, between a highway and two power stations. Rather, the site's importance is historical. For since the birth of Chinese archaeology in the 1920s, it has been inseparable from claims thatChinahas the oldest unbroken civilisation on Earth.Leading archaeologists say that the site has the right combination of location, age and distinctive cultural elements to be the capital of an early Chinese kingdom. That would make it a bridge betweenChina's writtenhistory and the era of the Yellow Emperor, who is said to rule over these central plains almost 5,000 years ago, though many foreign scholars doubt his existence. Chinese media call the site proof ofChina's 5,000 years of history.Foreigners complain about a lack of written records, Mr. Wang notes. Perhaps they are missing symbols that will one day be understood, for instance in patterned pottery. Outsiders “can't keep using Western standards to apply to Chinese ruins,” he argues.12. What does the underlined word “crumble” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Break.B. Start.C. Wait.D. Shine.13. Why does Shuanghuaishu attract visitors?A. It has appealing scenery.B. It has various precious treasures.C. It is of great historical significance.D. It is easily accessible.14. What is Mr. Wang's attitude towards foreigners’ view?A. Unconcern.B. Disapproving.C. Supportive.D. Not mentioned.15. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Chinese history amazes the world.B. Chinese archaeology catches on.C. China follows its tradition.D.Chinadigs its past.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2018-2019学年第一学期高三英语〔9月〕1. 考生注意：本试卷分第Ⅰ卷〔选择题〕、第Ⅱ卷〔非选择题〕和第Ⅲ卷〔听力〕三部分，总分值150分。

2. 试卷书写标准工整，卷面整洁清楚，酌情减1-5分，并计入总分。

题型比例题号与分值基础题对应题号(分值) 一、二35分三、四、五80分六、七35分一、二、三、七105分 12,13,14,154分七25分第I卷选择题〔共两节总分值45分〕一、单项填空〔共15小题；每题1分，总分值15分〕〔基础题〕1. ---Michael was late for Mr. Smith’s oral class this morning.--- _______? As far as I know, he never comes late to class.A. How comeB. Why notC. So whatD. What is it2. ---Can I help you?---I’d like to buy a present for my father’s birthday, _______ at the proper price but of great value.A. That B .everything C. one D. this3. ---Tom has made great progress recently.--- _______, and_______.A. So he has; so have youB. So has he, so have youC. So he has; so you have `D. So has he; so you have4. He made up his mind to devote all he had to_______ those poor children.A. helpB. helpingC. have helpedD. having helped5. ---Hi, Mary! It’s good to see you. How is everything going?--- _______.A. That’s all right.B. Not too bad.C. It’s nothing.D. Sounds good.6. It was the first time that the doctor _______ making a mistake concerning the patient.A. admittedB. had admittedC. has admittedD. would admit7. _______ in the traffic jam, I usually set out at 7:00 in the morning from home by car..A. To avoid to be caughtB. To avoid being caughtC. Avoiding being caughtD. Avoid to be caught8. ---With his leg _______ in the game, I’m afraid Tony can’t take part in the next match.---I _______ his home the other day, and his mum said he was still in hospital.A. injuring; have contactedB. being injured; have contactedC. to be injured; contactedD. injured; contacted9. A good teacher must______ to his students the importance of a proper learning method.A. get acrossB. get throughC. get awayD. get over10. The Olympic Sports Center _______at present in the city and is said to be open to the public in 2019A. is builtB. has builtC. is being builtD. will be built11._______ other countries, China is abundant in natural resources.A. Compare withB. Comparing toC. Comparing withD. Compared with〔易混易错辨析〕单项选择题组(一)12. I would rather you_______ at the moment so that we can hear the speech.13. I would rather _______ than go out at the weekend.A. keep quietB. kept quietC. stay at homeD. you stay at home.〔易混易错辨析〕单项选择题组(二)14. We all hope that you can _______ a better plan than this one.15. The fire was finally _______ with the firefighter’s efforts.A. put forwardB. put upC. put offD. put out二、完形填空〔共20小题；每题1分，总分值20分〕〔基础题〕Almost everything was fantastic in the camp except for a girl, Elizabeth. When I saw her sitting alone in the hot sun at lunch, I asked her to eat with us undera 16 tree. However, Elizabeth refused my kind 17 , When we invited her toplay volleyball with us, Elizabeth 18 our invitation, too. After a fewmore 19 refusals like that, I 20 to stay away from ElizabethIt 21 that we were going on a hike and our instructor paired everyone up with a partner. 22 who my partner turned out to be. It was Elizabeth!“What do you like to do for fun?”I asked, trying to make small 23 as we started out. “I like to 24 in peace and quiet,”Elizabeth 25 . So we had the quietest and most peaceful hike in the world 26 we saw a bird. “I think his wing is hurt. Poor little bird, Elizabeth said 27 . “He might be taking a rest over there.”I said. Elizabeth nodded. Then she whispered, “But what if he's in 28 , like my granddad?”“Your granddad? ”I said. “He 29 and broke his leg the day the camp started. He's 30 in hospital and is in so much pain,”Elizabeth explained. I noticed she was crying. “I m sorry for what I have done. For some reason, whenever I get really sad, I act rudely and want to be 31 ,”she added“I get it,”I said. “I don't always know how to 32 it when I'm feeling down, either. ”“Thanks, ”she said, wiping off her 33 .After that, Elizabeth seemed to get along well with us, and I think sheactually 34 the last few days of the camp.Next time, if someone is unfriendly, give him a second 35 . Maybe he's going through a tough time and just doesn't know how to deal with it16. A. tall B. warm C. shady D. pretty17. A. help B. suggestion C. order D. symbol18. A. turned over B. turned in C. turned down D. turned out19. A. unfriendly B. unfair C. unfit D. uncertain20. A. impressed B. decided C. pretended D. admitted21. A. happened B. seemed C. likely D. appeared22. A. Suppose B. Survey C. Dissolve D. Guess23. A. changes B. adjustment C. exchanges D. talk24. A. jog B. walk C. aim D. work25. A. commented B. replied C. complained D. insisted26. A. until B. unless C. though D. since27. A. frequently B. luckily C. sadly D. coldly28. A. pain B. silence C. peace D. permission29. A. appreciated B. fell C. lay D. copied30. A. yet B. already C. still D. ever31. A. independent B. kind C. unique D. alone32. A. concentrate B. defend C. handle D. react33. A. tears B. sweat C. kisses D. face34. A. avoided B. enjoyed C. starved D. expanded35. A. try B. approach C. life D. chance三、阅读理解〔共20小题；每题2.5分，总分值50分〕(中档题)阅读以下短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最正确选项。

第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分20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 are the speakers going to do after supper?A. Watch TVB. Go for a walkC. Go to the movies.2. How does the man usually go to work?A. On footB. By busC. By car3. Why does the woman call Mr. King?A. To ask for leaveB. To make an appointmentC. To ask for help4. Why will the woman come a little later?A. She has to prepare for a partyB. She has to finish her work reportC. She has to listen to a report5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Part-time jobsB. Summer coursesC. Vacation plans 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对活或独白，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7题。

6. How many people will attend the party?A. 25B. 50C. 607. When will the party be held?A. On SundayB. On FridayC. On Saturday听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

2019-2020学年汕头市金山中学南区学校高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThis online course is designed to provide you with work-ready skills including responding to job advertisements，writing application letters and resumes（简历）and developing inter-view skills．What topics will it cover?● The recruitment（招聘）and selection process● The job application● Planning for the interview● Developing interview skillsWhat will you achieve?By the end of the course，you'll be able to...● Assess the recruitment and selection process from an employer's point of view● Interpret an advertisement，job description and selection criteria correctly● Model a well-written job application● Plan for a job interviewWho is the course for?While this course appeals to trainees and graduates，it also applies to job seekersin the broader community looking to increasing their confidence and success rate when applying for work．Who develops the course?Central Queensland University．It is Australia's leading regional university．Our courses are designed alongside industry andmany include hands-on learning experiences and project-based learning．Our commitment to making real-world knowledge and skills accessible to all has seen us being awarded global recognition．1. What will students learn if they take the online course?A. The way to write a resume．B. The way to put an advertisement．C. The skills of talking with others．D. The skills of improving reading．2. Who is the online course intended for?A. Trainers．B. Interviewers．C. Job seekers．D. College students．3. Which ofthe following best describes the online course?A Cheap． B. Practical． C. Long-standing． D. World-class．BAfter a year at sea, 16-year-old Laura Dekker can finally say, “Missionaccomplished!” Last month, she finished a daring trip around the world aboard her 38-foot boat, Guppy. Dekker, who is from theNetherlands, traveled more than 30,000 miles all by herself. She is the youngest person ever to sail around the globe alone.Dekker had wanted to lake on this challenge when she was even younger. She first tried to set sail at the age of 13, but a court in theNetherlandsstopped her. They said that she was too young to make such a risky trip by herself. But Dekker insisted she had the navigation skills and patience of an adult sailor.She finally took off on January 20, 2011. During her trip, Dekker battled loneliness, storms, and worries about pirates. But she also got to surf, scuba dive, and started a new hobby: playing the flute. Although Dekker didn’t spend all of her time at sea—she stopped at ports along the way—she did spend her 16lh birthday on the open ocean. To celebrate, she ate doughnuts for breakfast.But Dekker didn’t sail into the record books. Guinness World Records and the World Sailing Speed Record Council no longer recognize records for “youngest” sailors. They dropped the category in 2009 to discourage children fromattempting such dangerous feats (壮举). But that didn’t stop Dekker，who was born on a yacht during a seven-year world voyage undertaken by her parents.Dekker doesn’t mind that she won’t hold an official record. She says it was a personal goal, and she is happy she achieved it.“I am not disappointed at all that Guinness World Record won’t recognize my attempt.” Dekker wrote on her website. “I did not start on my trip to achieve any record…I did it just for myself.”4. Dekker wasn’t allowed to sail at the age of 13 because .A. people were concerned about her safetyB.she didn’t learn any sailing skills wellC. she had to continue her study at schoolD. she didn’t have enough patience for long trips5. What does the underlined word “accomplished” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Failed.B. Completed.C. Continued.D. Started.6. In 2009 records for youngest sailors were canceled in order to .A. set a higher sailing standard for teen sailorsB. stop children entering Guinness World RecordsC. encourage parents to sail with their childrenD. prevent children making dangerous attempts7. What could be the best title for this passage?A. A New Guinness World Record in SailingB. A New Sailing Standard for Teen SailorsC. A Teen Girl Sailing Alone Aroundthe WorldD. The Youngest Sailor in Guinness World RecordsCHave you ever been on social media and seen your favorite celebrity talking about a product? These promotions might not be totally random, and are actually seen as a vital part of the marketing process. The question is: How do social media influencers ‘influence’ what you buy?Human desire for status and making friends, combined with our need to belong to a group, makes us receptive to being ‘socially influenced’. Companies often use that desire to have a similar lifestyle to a celebrity we admire to sell or launch a product. So, what do these promotions actually do?Firstly, they can be used to build brand awareness. A social media influencer should have a strong understanding of the platform they operate on, and therefore can create appealing content that not only sticks to the brand image, but sparks their followers’ interests in a product they might never have seen before.Secondly, influencers can improve a company or product’s relationship with their customer base. According to InMoment’s 2018 US Retail CX Trends Report on customer loyalty, 77% of buyers have been brand loyal for more than ten years. This is also true of 60% of millennials. A popular celebrity can target key customers and talk or blog about a product, which can create an instant and lasting bond with them.Lastly, influencers can improve customer buying habits with seemingly ‘unbiased opinions’. We are more likely to respond to ‘peer recommendation’ than traditional ads, meaning the fact we see an influencer as a ‘friend’ can make us less likely to be doubtful about what we are seeing.So, the next time you see a celebrity talking about a product, you might want to consider that this could be acarefully worked-out marketing strategy designed to target your core needs. If you find yourself examining a product you’ve seen on social media, you may well have been influenced.8. Why do companies invite celebrities to launch products?A. Because celebrities can improve the companies’ public images.B. Because consumers like to share similarity with celebrities.C. Because celebrities want to make more money.D. Because consumers can make friends with celebrities.9. According to the passage, which strategy is often used by influencers?A. Setting up operation platforms.B. Sending gifts to customers.C. Improving relationship with the company.D. Taking advantage of their popularity.10. To customers, the recommendations of influencers seem to be ________.A. offensiveB. subjectiveC. objectiveD. misleading11. The passage is mainly about ________.A. how social media make adsB. how social media influence our lifestyleC. how social influencers affect our buyingD. how celebrities earn fameDA dog spentthe lastfour years of his life waitingat a crossroad in the Thai city ofKhon Kaenas if waiting for someone. People originally thought the dog had been abandoned, but then realized that he looked healthy, so people asked around about him. It turned out that the dog had indeed been spending most of his time around that crossroad, but a woman had been coming round regularly to bring him food and water.One day, while photographing the dog everyone called Leo, a reporter met the woman who had been taking care of him. She had come to drop off some food. After learning the story about the dog and the woman, the reporter decided to share the story on social media. The post soonwent viraland the photos of Leo got shared hundreds of times. And the photos reached the eyes of Leo’s former old owner.Nang Noi Sittisarn, a 64-year-old woman fromThailand’sRoiEtProvince, almost had a heart attack when her daughter showed her a photo of the beloved dog named BonBon she had lost during a car trip. When she learned that he had been waiting for her in the same spot for the last four years，her heart melted(融化).Auntie Noi told her daughter to drive her to where the dog was waiting. When she got there and called his name. BonBon，the poor dog started wiggling(扭动)his tailand came to her，but when she tried to take him home with her, he was unwilling to follow. She didn’ t want to force the dog to come with her so she agreed to leave himwith his new master. However, she and her daughter will come to visit him regularly.12.Why did the dog look healthy after separation from his former owner?A. He walked around the crossroad constantly.B. He was kept at a woman’s home all the time.C. A local reporter brought him food and water.D. A woman looked after him on a regular basis.13. What does the underlined phrase “went viral” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Changed surprisingly.B. Spread quickly.C. Appeared gradually.D. Fell directly.14. How did Nang Noi Sittisam feel about the dog's waiting for her?A. Shocked.B. Regretful.C. Touched.D. Proud.15. What can we mainly learn from the story about the dog?A. Unbelievable success is worth waiting for.B. We should adjust ourselves to environments.C. We need to learn to be faithful and thankful.D. No one knows the result until the last minute第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

广东省汕头市金山中学2019届高三英语上学期期中试题本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分135（120×1.125）分，考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必分别将答题卷上的姓名、考试号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写，用2B铅笔将考试号对应的信息点涂黑。

2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

第一部分阅读理解（每题2分，满分40分）第一节（共15题, 每题2分，满分30分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

ABest Western Ilford HotelBest Western Ilford is just 20 minutes away from Central London via subway or train, putting you within touching distance of all that the capital has to offer!It is a 3-star hotel, offering luxury as well as comfort. From the stylish, convenient setting to the latest multi-media facilities, we’re well connected in more ways than one!Our multi-lingual (多语言的) staff will do everything they can to make your stay as memorable as possible and you might pick up some handy new phrases along the way! If you want to see the sights and get the most out of London while you’re here, they’ll be happy to recommend the city’s best bits, and tell you the best way to get there too.Even though near central London, there’s more countryside scenery near the hotel. Just minutes away, you can enjoy the beautiful Epping Forest and ride a horse along the famous Centenary Walk path. The English lakes and gardens in the nearby Valentines Park are simply stunning（极好的）, and the popular Fairlop Waters is perfect for birdwatchers!● Location:3-5 Argyle Road, Ilford, England, IG1 3BH, United Kingdom● Getting there:Nearest motorway: M11, Ja406, 2.4kilometresNearest train station: Ilford, 0.8 kilometresNearest tube station: Gants Hill, 70 kilometresNearest airport: London City, 4.5 kilometres● Meeting, Conferences and EventsThe meeting and conferences facilities at the Best Western Ilford are second to none. We can cater for business meetings, training sessions, seminars and product launches, so be our guest!● For your reference:Twenty-Four Hour Service. No Lift. Hotel does not sell alcohol; however, soft drinks are available.1. What do we know about the staff in Best Western Ilford Hotel?A. They will communicate with you only in English.B. They can show you around Central London freely.C. They can teach you English for days free of charge.D. They do everything they can for you and offer best service.2. Which of the following places is the farthest away from the hotel?A. Argyle Road.B. Epping Forest.C. Gants Hill.D. Valentines Park.3. What is the purpose of the last paragraph of the text?A. To draw your special attention.B. To introduce their best service.C. To advertise the soft drinks.D. To tell about the hotel’s history.BThat cold January night, I was growing sick of my life in San Francisco. There I was, walking home at one in the morning after a tiring practice at the theater. With opening night only a week away, I was still learning my lines. I was having trouble dealing with my part-time job at the bank and my acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up both acting and San Francisco. City life had become too much for me.As I walked down empty streets under tall buildings, I felt very small and cold. I began running, both to keep warm and to keep away any possible robbers. Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless people under blankets.About a block from my apartment, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, half expecting to see someone with a knife or a gun. The street was empty. All I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me nervous, so I started to run faster. Not until I reached my apartment building and unlocked the door did I realize what the noise had been. It had been my wallet falling to the sidewalk.Suddenly I wasn’t cold or tired anymore. I ran out of the door and back to where I’d heard the noise. Although I searched the sidewalk anxiously for fifteen minutes, my wallet was nowhere to be found.Just as I was about to give up the search, I heard the garbage truck pull up to the sidewalk next to me. When a voice called from the inside, “Alisa Camacho?” I thought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name? The door opened, and out jumped a small red-haired man with an amused look in his eyes. “Is this what you’re looking for?” he asked, holding up a small square shape.It was nearly 3 a. m. by the time I got int o bed. I wouldn’t get much sleep that night, but I had got my wallet back. I also had got back some enjoyment of city life. I realized that the city couldn’t be a bad place as long as people were willing to help each other.4. How did the writer feel when she was walking home after work?A. Cold and sickB. Lucky and hopefulC. Satisfied and cheerfulD. Disappointed and helpless5. From the first paragraph, we learn that the writer was busy_____.A. solving her problem at the bankB. taking part in various cityactivitiesC. learning acting in an evening schoolD. preparing for the first night show6. On her way home the writer_____A. lost her wallet unknowinglyB. was stopped by a garbage truckdriverC. was robbed of her wallet by a man with a knifeD. found some homeless people followingher7. From the text, we can infer that the writer_____A. would stop working at nightB. would stay on in San FranciscoC. would make friends with the manD. would give up her job at the bankCThere is an old Chinese proverb that states “One Generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and daughter is sometimes confusing. If close, the relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include a hierarchy (等级) of responsibility and unconditional love, which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.Marina, 27 years old, says, "I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn't consider her my best friend. Best friends don't pay for your wedding. Best friends don't remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don't tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn't mean that the mother and daughter relationship can't be very close and satisfying.While some adult relationships are still troubled, many find them to be extremely rewarding. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of the workforce and technology, which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren't speaking. The mother and child relationship is closer than any other. There is not an equal relationship. Daughters should not feel responsible for their mother's emotional well-being. It isn’t that they don't care deeply about their mothers. It's just that they shouldn't be burdened with their mother's well being.The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. Mother always "trumps"(王牌) friend.8. The underlined word “preclude” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_________”.A. differB. preventC. benefitD. change9. What do we know from the passage?A. The mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend.B. A mother’s love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.C. The mother and daughter relationship goes beyond best friends’ friendship.D. Marina has a troubled relationship with her mother.10．The author proves his statements mainly by _________.A. listing dataB. giving explanationsC. quoting sayingsD. making examples11. What is the best title for the passage?A. How to be a good mother and daughter？B. Who is a mother’s best friend?C. Mother or friend?D. Can a mother be a daughter’s best friend?DBeing sociable looks like a good way to add years to your life. Relationships with family, friends, neighbours, even pets, will all do the trick, but the biggest longevity(长寿) boost seems to come from marriage or an equivalent relationship. The effect was first noted in 1858 by William Farr, who wrote that widows and widowers(鳏夫) were at a much higher risk of dying than their married peers. Studies since then suggest that marriage could add as much as seven years to a man’s life and two to a woman’s. The effect holds for all causes of death, whether illness, accident or self-harm.Even if the odds are stacked against you (the conditions are not favourable), marriage can more than compensate. Linda Waite of the University of Chicago has found that a married older man with heart disease can expect to live nearly four years longer than an unmarried man with a healthy heart. Likewise, a married man who smokes more than a pack a day is likely to live as long as a divorced man who doesn’t smoke. There’s a flip side, however, as partners are more likely to become ill or die in the couple of years following their spouse’s death, and caring for a spouse with mental disorder can leave you with some of the same severe problems. Even so, the odds favour marriage. In a 30-year study of more than 10,000 people, Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School describes how all kinds of social networks have similar effects.So how does it work? The effects are complex, affected by socio-economic factors, health-service provision, emotional support and other more physiological mechanisms(机制). For example, social contact can boost development of the brain and immune system, leading to better health and less chance of depression later in life. People in supportive relationships may handle stress better. Then there are the psychological benefits of a supportive partner.A life partner, children and good friends are all recommended if you aim to live to 100.The best social network is still being mapped out, but Christakis says: “People are interconnected, so their health is interconnected.”12. Which one of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The married men live seven years longer than the unmarried.B. Marriage can help make up for ill health,C. The unmarried are more likely to have heart disease than the married old men.D. Unmarried people are likely to suffer in later life13. It can be inferred from the conte xt that the “flip side” in Paragraph 2 refers to________.A. the disadvantages of being marriedB. The emotional problems arising from marriageC. The responsibility of taking care of one’s familyD. The consequence of a broken marriage14. What does the author say about social networks?A. They contribute a great deal to longevity.B. They help develop people’s community spirit.C. They provide timely support for those in need.D. They help relieve people of their life’s burden15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. It’s important that we develop a social network when young.B. To stay healthy, one should have a proper social network.C. Getting a divorce means risking a reduced life span.D. We should share our social networks with each other.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。

广东省汕头市金山中学2019届高三英语上学期期中试题本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分135（120×1.125）分，考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必分别将答题卷上的姓名、考试号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写，用2B铅笔将考试号对应的信息点涂黑。

2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

第一部分阅读理解（每题2分，满分40分）第一节（共15题, 每题2分，满分30分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

ABest Western Ilford HotelBest Western Ilford is just 20 minutes away from Central London via subway or train, putting you within touching distance of all that the capital has to offer!It is a 3-star hotel, offering luxury as well as comfort. From the stylish, convenient setting to the latest multi-media facilities, we’re well connected in more ways than one!Our multi-lingual (多语言的) staff will do everything they can to make your stay as memorable as possible and you might pick up some handy new phrases along the way! If you want to see the sights and get the most out of London while you’re here, they’ll be happy to recommend the city’s best bits, and tell you the best way to get there too.Even though near central London, there’s more countryside scenery near the hotel. Just minutes away, you can enjoy the beautiful Epping Forest and ride a horse along the famous Centenary Walk path. The English lakes and gardens in the nearby Valentines Park are simply stunning（极好的）, and the popular Fairlop Waters is perfect for birdwatchers!● Location:3-5 Argyle Road, Ilford, England, IG1 3BH, United Kingdom● Getting there:Nearest motorway: M11, Ja406, 2.4kilometresNearest train station: Ilford, 0.8 kilometresNearest tube station: Gants Hill, 70 kilometresNearest airport: London City, 4.5 kilometres● Meeting, Conferences and EventsThe meeting and conferences facilities at the Best Western Ilford are second to none. We can cater for business meetings, training sessions, seminars and product launches, so be our guest!● For your reference:Twenty-Four Hour Service. No Lift. Hotel does not sell alcohol; however, soft drinks are available.1. What do we know about the staff in Best Western Ilford Hotel?A. They will communicate with you only in English.B. They can show you around Central London freely.C. They can teach you English for days free of charge.D. They do everything they can for you and offer best service.2. Which of the following places is the farthest away from the hotel?A. Argyle Road.B. Epping Forest.C. Gants Hill.D. Valentines Park.3. What is the purpose of the last paragraph of the text?A. To draw your special attention.B. To introduce their best service.C. To advertise the soft drinks.D. To tell about the hotel’s history.BThat cold January night, I was growing sick of my life in San Francisco. There I was, walking home at one in the morning after a tiring practice at the theater. With opening night only a week away, I was still learning my lines. I was having trouble dealing with my part-time job at the bank and my acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up both acting and San Francisco. City life had become too much for me.As I walked down empty streets under tall buildings, I felt very small and cold. I began running, both to keep warm and to keep away any possible robbers. Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless people under blankets.About a block from my apartment, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, half expecting to see someone with a knife or a gun. The street was empty. All I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me nervous, so I started to run faster. Not until I reached my apartment building and unlocked the door did I realize what the noise had been. It had been my wallet falling to the sidewalk.Suddenly I wasn’t cold or tired anymore. I ran out of the door and back to where I’d heard the noise. Although I sea rched the sidewalk anxiously for fifteen minutes, my wallet was nowhere to be found.Just as I was about to give up the search, I heard the garbage truck pull up to the sidewalk next to me. When a voice called from the inside, “Alisa Camacho?” I thought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name? The door opened, and out jumped a small red-haired man with an amused look in his eyes. “Is this what you’re looking for?” he asked, holding up a small square shape.It was nearly 3 a. m. by the time I got int o bed. I wouldn’t get much sleep that night, but I had got my wallet back. I also had got back some enjoyment of city life.I realized that the city couldn’t be a bad place as long as people were willing to help each other.4. How did the writer feel when she was walking home after work?A. Cold and sickB. Lucky and hopefulC. Satisfied and cheerfulD. Disappointed and helpless5. From the first paragraph, we learn that the writer was busy_____.A. solving her problem at the bankB. taking part in various cityactivitiesC. learning acting in an evening schoolD. preparing for the first nightshow6. On her way home the writer_____A. lost her wallet unknowinglyB. was stopped by a garbage truckdriverC. was robbed of her wallet by a man with a knifeD. found some homeless people followingher7. From the text, we can infer that the writer_____A. would stop working at nightB. would stay on in San FranciscoC. would make friends with the manD. would give up her job at the bankCThere is an old Chinese proverb that states “One Generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and daughter is sometimes confusing. If close, the relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include a hierarchy (等级) of responsibility and unconditional love, which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.Marina, 27 years old, says, "I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn't consider her my best friend. Best friends don't pay for your wedding. Best friends don't remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don't tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn't mean that the mother and daughter relationship can't be very close and satisfying.While some adult relationships are still troubled, many find them to be extremely rewarding. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of the workforce and technology, which may bring them even closer together. Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren't speaking. The mother and child relationship is closer than any other. There is not an equal relationship. Daughters should not feel responsible for their mother's emotional well-being. It isn’t that they don't care deeply about their mothers. It's just that they shouldn't be burdened with their mother's well being.The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable byany other. Mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. Mother always "trumps"(王牌) friend.8. The underlined word “preclude” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_________”.A. differB. preventC. benefitD. change9. What do we know from the passage?A. The mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend.B. A mother’s love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.C. The mother and daughter relationship goes beyond best friends’ friendship.D. Marina has a troubled relationship with her mother.10．The author proves his statements mainly by _________.A. listing dataB. giving explanationsC. quoting sayingsD. making examples11. What is the best title for the passage?A. How to be a good mother and daughter？B. Who is a mother’s best friend?C. Mother or friend?D. Can a mother be a daughter’s best friend?DBeing sociable looks like a good way to add years to your life. Relationships with family, friends, neighbours, even pets, will all do the trick, but the biggest longevity(长寿) boost seems to come from marriage or an equivalent relationship. The effect was first noted in 1858 by William Farr, who wrote that widows and widowers(鳏夫) were at a much higher risk of dying than their married peers. Studies since then suggest that marriage could add as much as seven years to a man’s life and two to a woman’s. The effect holds for all causes of death, whether illness, accident or self-harm.Even if the odds are stacked against you (the conditions are not favourable), marriage can more than compensate. Linda Waite of the University of Chicago has found that a married older man with heart disease can expect to live nearly four years longer than an unmarried man with a healthy heart. Likewise, a married man who smokes more than a pack a day is likely to live as long as a divorced man who doesn’t smoke. There’s a flip side, however, as partners are more likely to become ill or die in the couple of years following their spouse’s death, and caring for a spouse with men tal disorder can leave you with some of the same severe problems. Even so, the odds favour marriage. In a 30-year study of more than 10,000 people, Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School describes how all kinds of social networks have similar effects.So how does it work? The effects are complex, affected by socio-economic factors, health-service provision, emotional support and other more physiological mechanisms(机制). For example, social contact can boost development of the brain and immune system, leading to better health and less chance of depression later in life. People in supportive relationships may handle stress better. Then there are the psychological benefits of a supportive partner.A life partner, children and good friends are all recommended if you aim to live to 100.The best social network is still being mapped out, but Christakis says: “People are interconnected, so their health is interconnected.”12. Which one of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The married men live seven years longer than the unmarried.B. Marriage can help make up for ill health,C. The unmarried are more likely to have heart disease than the married old men.D. Unmarried people are likely to suffer in later life13. It can be inferred from the conte xt that the “flip side” in Paragraph 2 refers to________.A. the disadvantages of being marriedB. The emotional problems arising from marriageC. The responsibility of taking care of one’s familyD. The consequence of a broken marriage14. What does the author say about social networks?A. They contribute a great deal to longevity.B. They help develop people’s community spirit.C. They provide timely support for those in need.D. They help relieve people of their life’s burden15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. It’s important that we develop a social network when young.B. To stay healthy, one should have a proper social network.C. Getting a divorce means risking a reduced life span.D. We should share our social networks with each other.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。

2019高考年级9月份月考英语试卷第一节听下面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.Why is Ann so upset?A. She failed one of her exams.B. She is worrying about other lessons.C. She has on time to do her math homework.2. What type of food does the woman eat?A. Junk food.B. Healthy food.C. Delivered food.3. What will the man probably do to stay warm?A. Use a blanket.B. Turn on the heater.C. Drink some hot chocolate.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The man's career.B. The man's travel plan.C. The man's plan after graduating.5. What are the speakers' opinions about the painting?A. It's simple.B. It's colorful.C. It's complex.第二节听下面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。

2019-2020学年汕头市金山中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALocated besideLake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.The Olympic ParkThe journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The first Olympic SymbolThe “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope. The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The StadiumsThe stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present, including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums, the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Olympic MedalsHave you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic Symbol.C.The Stadiums.D.The Olympic Medals.2.What can you do in the section of The Stadiums?A.Celebrate the glory of a sportsman.B.Meet the designers of the stadiums.C.Explore the future stadiums.D.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.3.In which column of a newspaper may this text appear?A.Entertainment.B.Science.C.Travel.D.Business.BSome years ago a young man applied to a large United States optical firm for a job as a lens designer. He apologized for lack of training, but on announcing that he owned two copies of the classic Conrady's Applied Optics and Optical Design, one for his office and a second for his bedside table, he was hired on the spot. Perhaps the story will be repeated some day with Buchdahl's Introduction to Hamiltonian Optics as a similar certificate of qualification.Hamiltonian theory describes with powerful generality the overall properties of optical systems considered as ‘black boxes’, although it does not describe the detailed structure needed to construct the systems and achieve these properties. Buchdahl's book is therefore on the subject of geometrical optics, but it is not about how to design lenses. It is, however a compact comprehensive account of the fundamentals of the theory written with the lens designer's needs very much in mind. Every lens designer worth his salt has at some time in his career attempted to apply the broad concepts of Hamiltonian optics to the solutions of practical problems. Success has been sufficiently rare that the theory, as such, has made little direct contribution to techniques for optical instrument design. The failures have been frustrating because of the obvious fundamental power of the theory and because of its conceptual elegance. The indirect effects have been large, however, both in contributing to an understanding of fundamental principles that govern the overall behavior of optical systems and in pointing the way to other, more practical, theoretical approaches.Buchdahl approaches the subject not only as a capable mathematical physicist, but as one who with a knowledge of practical optics has made a significant contribution to geometrical optical theory. Buchdahl's approach has, over the last decade, had a major impact on modern lens design with computers. Thus, he brings to this exposition of Hamiltonian optics a familiarity with practical optics not usually found in authors on this subject.The author claims his book to be non-mathematical, and indeed it might be so viewed by a professional mathematician. From the point of view of many physicists and engineers, it will appear to be quite mathematical. Moreover, this is a tightly written book. The subject matter is developed with precision, and the author expects the reader, at very point, to be master of the preceding exposition.4. Hamiltonian theory met with failures as a result of ______.A. newer finding related to the wave particle nature of lightB. very complicated concepts too difficult to understand by most lens designersC. too much mathematical detail in the theoryD. not enough practical information offered by the theory to allow for use by lens crafters5. The author of this passage implies that Introduction to Hamiltonian Optics is necessary to ______.A. the students who are major in mathematical geometryB. those who want to grasp the basic principles of optical systemsC. the lens designers who look for instructions on practical designsD. those who are interested in physics6. The article points out that the great benefits of Hamiltonian optics have been found is ______.A. indirect ways of learning mathematicsB. a fundamental power within the theoryC. the conceptual elegance of the theoryD. the practical applications of the theory in finding new approaches to old problems7. This passage is probably excerpted from ______.A. a review of a bookB. a chemistry textbookC. an optician's essayD. a general science textCI dropped out of college after my first year. Three years later, I returned to college after having been stuck in a dead-end job, working at a department store. I saw school as my way out. But I quickly found myself up against the same problems that had caused me to give up before. I was in over my head with college-level algebra (代数) and a heavy workload of reading and writing homework. In addition, I was still unsure of my career (职业) direction。

广东省汕头市金山中学2019届高三英语上学期期中试题本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分135 （120X 1.125 ）分，考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1 •答卷前，考生务必分别将答题卷上的姓名、考试号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写，用2B铅笔将考试号对应的信息点涂黑。

2 •选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

第一部分阅读理解（每题2分，满分40分）第一节（共15题，每题2分，满分30分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B C D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

ABest Western Ilford HotelBest Western Ilford is just 20 minutes away from Central London via subway or train,putting you within touching distanee of all that the capital has to offer!It is a 3-star hotel, offering luxury as well as comfort. From the stylish, convenientsetting to the latest multi- media facilities, we ' re well connected in more ways thanone!Our multi-lingual （多语言的）staff will do everything they can to make your stay asmemorable as possible and you might pick up some handy new phrases along the way! If you want to see the sights and get the most out of London while you ' re here, they ' ll behappy to recommend the city ' s best bits, and tell you the best way to get there too.Even though near c entral London, there ' s more countryside scenery near the hotel.Just minutes away, you can enjoy the beautiful Epping Forest and ride a horse along the famous Centenary Walk path. The En glish lakes and garde ns in the n earby Vale nti nes Park are simply stunning （极好的）,and the popular Fairlop Waters is perfect for birdwatchers!•Locati on:3-5 Argyle Road, Ilford, En gla nd, IG1 3BH, Uni ted Kin gdom•Getti ng there:Nearest motorway: M11, Ja406, 2.4kilometresNearest train stati on: Ilford, 0.8 kilometresNearest tube station: Gants Hill, 70 kilometresNearest airport: London City, 4.5 kilometres•Meet ing, Conferences and EventsThe meeting and conferences facilities at the Best Western Ilford are second to none. We can cater for bus in ess meeti ngs, training sessi ons, sem inars and product laun ches, so be our guest!•For your reference:Twenty-Four Hour Service. No Lift. Hotel does not sell alcohol; however, soft drinks are available.1. What do we know about the staff in Best Western Ilford Hotel?A. They will communicate with you only in English.B. They can show you around Central London freely.C. They can teach you English for days free of charge.D. They do everything they can for you and offer best service.2. Which of the following places is the farthest away from the hotel?A. Argyle Road.B. Epping Forest.C. Gants Hill.D. Valentines Park.3. What is the purpose of the last paragraph of the text?A. To draw your special attention.B. To introduce their best service.C. To advertise the soft drinks.D. To tell about the hotel 's history.BThat cold January night, I was growing sick of my life in San Francisco. There I was, walking home at one in the morning after a tiring practice at the theater. With opening night only a week away, I was still learning my lines. I was having trouble dealing with my part-time job at the bank and my acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up both acting and San Francisco. City life had become too much for me.As I walked down empty streets under tall buildings, I felt very small and cold. I began running, both to keep warm and to keep away any possible robbers. Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless people under blankets.About a block from my apartment, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, half expecting to see someone with a knife or a gun. The street was empty. All I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me nervous, so I started to run faster. Not until I reached my apartment building and unlocked the door did I realize what the noise had been. It had been my wallet falling to the sidewalk.Suddenly I wasn 't cold or tired anymore. I ran out of the door and back to where I'd heard the noise. Although I sear ched the sidewalk anxiously for fifteen minutes,my wallet was nowhere to be found.Just as I was about to give up the search, I heard the garbage truck pull up to the sidewalk next to me. When a voice called from the inside, “Alisa Camacho? ”I thoughtI was dreaming. How could this man know my name? The door opened, and out jumped a small red- haired man with an amused look in his eyes. “Is this what you 're looking for? ”he asked, holding up a small square shape.It was nearly 3 a. m. by the time I got into bed. I wouldn 't get much sleep thatnight, but I had got my wallet back. I also had got back some enjoyment of city life.I realized that the city couldn 't be a bad place as long as people were willing to helpeach other.4. How did the writer feel when she was walking home after work?A. Cold and sickB. Lucky and hopefulC. Satisfied and cheerfulD. Disappo in ted and helpless 5. From the first paragraph, we lear n that the writer was busy __ .similar to frien dship. However, the mother and daughterrelati on shiphas uniquecharacteristics that dist in guish it from a frien dship. These characteristics in clude ahierarchy （ 等级）of respon sibility and uncon diti on al love, which preclude mothers anddaughters from being best frien ds.Marina, 27 years old, says, "I love spe nding time with my mom,but I would n't con sider her my best friend. Best friends don't pay for your wedd ing. Best friends don't remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don't tell you how wise they are because they have bee n alive at least 20 years Ion ger tha n you.” Thisdoes n't mean that the mother and daughter relati on shipcan't be very close and satisfy ing.While some adult relati on ships are still troubled, many find them to be extremely reward ing. This gen eratio n of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in com mon which in creases the likelihood of shared compa nion ship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the com mon experie nee of being homemakers, resp on sible for maintaining and pass ing on family values and traditi ons. Today con temporary mothers and daughters also share the experie nee of the workforce and tech no logy, which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may or may not continue to be best frien ds, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relati on ship is perma nent, even if for some unfortun ate reas onthey aren't speak ing. The mother and child relati on ship is closer tha n any other. There is not an equal relati on ship. Daughters should not feel resp on sible for their mother's emotional well- being. It isn ' t that they don't care deeply about their mothers. It'sjust that they should n't be burde ned with their mother's well being.The mother and daughter relati on ship is a relatio nship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protectA. solv ing her problem at the bank activities C. lear ning act ing in an eve ning school show 6. On her way home the writer ____A. lost her wallet unknowin gly driverC. was robbed of her wallet by a man with her 7. From the text, we can infer that the writer ____A. would stop work ing at ni ghtB. tak ing part in various cityD. prepari ng for the first ni ghtB. was stopped by a garbage truck a knife D. found somehomeless people followingB. would stay on in San Fran ciscoC. would make friends with the manD.would give up her job at the bankCThere is an old Chinese proverb that states“ One Generation plants the trees; anothergets the shade, ” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relati on ship betwee n a mother and daughter is sometimes confusin g. If close, the relati on ship can betheir daughters and ofte n feeli ng resp on sible for their happ in ess. Mother always "trumps"（王牌）friend.8. The underlined word “preclude ” in Paragraph 1 probably means “ ____________A. differB. preve ntC. ben efitD. cha nge9. What do we know from the passage?A. The mother and daughter relati on ship can be replaced by a best friend.B. A mother ' s love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.C. The mother and daughter relati on ship goes bey ond best friends ' frien dship.D. Mari na has a troubled relati on ship with her mother.10. The author proves his statements mainly by _________ .A. listi ng dataB. givi ng expla nati onsC. quoti ng say ingsD. makingexamples11. What is the best title for the passage?A. How to be a good mother and daughter ?B. Who is a mother ' s best friend?C. Mother or friend?D. Can a mother be a daughter ' s best friend?DBei ng sociable looks like a good way to add years to your life. Relati on ships with family, friends, neighbours, even pets, will all do the trick, but the biggest Iongevity（长寿）boost seems to come from marriage or a n equivale nt relati on ship. The effect was firstno ted in 1858 by William Farr, who wrote that widows and widowers（鳏夫）were at a much higher risk of dying tha n their married peers. Studies since the n suggest that marriage could add as much as seven years to a man ' s life and two to a woman ' s. The effect holdsfor all causes of death, whether ill ness, accide nt or self-harm.Even if the odds are stacked against you （the conditions are not favourable）, marriage can more than compensate. Linda Waite of the University of Chicago has found that a married older man with heart disease can expect to live n early four years Ion ger tha n an un married man with a healthy heart. Likewise, a married man who smokes more tha n a pack a day is likely to live as long as a divorced man who doesn' t smoke. There' s a flip side , however,as part ners are more likely to become ill or die in the couple of years follow ing their spouse' s death, and cari ng for a spouse with ment al disorder can leave you with someof the same severe problems. Even so, the odds favour marriage. In a 30-year study of more than 10,000 people, Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School describes how all kinds of social n etworks have similar effects.So how does it work? The effects are complex, affected by socio-ec ono mic factors, health-service provisi on, emoti onal support and other more physiological mecha ni sms（机制）.For example, social contact can boost developme nt of the brain and immune system, leading to better health and less chanee of depression later in life. People in supportive relati on ships may han dle stressbetter. The n there are the psychological ben efits of a supportive part ner.A life part ner, childre n and good friends are all recomme nded if you aim to live to100.The best social network is still being mapped out, but Christakis says: “ People are interconnected, so their health is interconnected. ”12. Which one of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The married men live seven years longer than the unmarried.B. Marriage can help make up for ill health,C. The unmarried are more likely to have heart disease than the married old men.D. Unmarried people are likely to suffer in later life13. It can be inferred from the contex t that the “ flip side ” in Paragraph 2 refersto _______ .A. the disadvantages of being marriedB. The emotional problems arising from marriageC. The responsibility of taking care of one ' s familyD. The consequence of a broken marriage14. What does the author say about social networks?A. They contribute a great deal to longevity.B. They help develop people ' s community spirit.C. They provide timely support for those in need.D. They help relieve people of their life ' s burden15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. It ' s important that we develop a social network when young.B. To stay healthy, one should have a proper social network.C. Getting a divorce means risking a reduced life span.D. We should share our social networks with each other. 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。

广东省汕头市金山中学2019届高三英语上学期9月月考试题本试卷共三部分，满分135分（120×1.125）。

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第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题; 每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，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。

ATayka Hotel de SalWhere: Tahua, BoliviaHow much: About $ 95 a nightWhy i t's c ool: Y ou've s tayed a t h otels m ade o f b rick o r w ood, b ut s alt? T hat'ssomething f ew c an c laim. T ayka H otel d e S al i s m ade t otally o f s alt-including the beds (though you'll sleep on regular mattresses and blankets). The hotelsits on the Salar de Uyuni, a prehistoric dried-up lake which is the world'sbiggest salt flat. Builders use the salt from the 4,633-square-mile flat to make the bricks, and glue them together with a paste (糊) of wet salt that hardens when it dries.When r ain s tarts t o d issolve t he h otel, t he o wners j ust m ix u p m ore s alt p asteto strengthen the bricks.Green Magic Nature ResortWhere: Vythiri, IndiaHow much: About $ 240 a nightWhy it's cool: Taking a pulley(滑轮)-operated lift 86 feet to your treetoproom is just the start of your adventure. As you look out of your openwindow-there is no glass! -you watch monkeys and birds in the rain forestcanopy(罩篷). Later you might test your fear of heights by crossing the handmade r ope b ridge t o t he m ain p art o f t he h otel, o r j ust s it o n y our b amboobed and read. You don't even have to come down for breakfast-the hotel willsend it up on the pulley-drawn “elevator”.Dog Bark Park Inn B&BWhere: Cottonwood, IdahoHow much: $ 92 a nightWhy it's cool: This doghouse isn't just for the family pet. Sweet Willy isa 30-foot-tall dog with guest rooms in his belly. Climb the wooden stairsbeside his hind leg to enter the door in his side. You can relax in the main bedroom,go up a few steps of the loft(阁楼) in Willy's head, or hang out inside his nose. Although you have a full private bathroom in your quarters,there is also a toilet in the 12-foot-tall fire hydrant(消防栓) outside.Gamirasu Cave HotelWhere: Ayvali, TurkeyHow much: Between $ 130 and $ 450 a nightWhy it's cool: This is caveman cool! Experience what it was like 5,000 yearsago, when people lived in these mountain caves formed by volcanic ash. But your stay will be much more modern. Bathrooms and electricity provide whatyou e xpect f rom a m odern h otel, a nd t he w hite v olcanic a sh, c alled t ufa, k eepsthe rooms cool in summer. (Don't worry-there is heat in winter. )1. What do we know about Tayka Hotel de Sal?A. It is located on a prehistoric lake.B. It should be protected against the rain.C. Everything in the hotel is made of salt.D. You have to cross a rope bridge to the hotel.2. What do the underlined words “Sweet Willy" refer to?A. The name of the hotel.B. The name of the hotel owner.C. The building of Dog Bark Park Inn B&B.D. The name of a pet dog of the hotel owner.3. Which of the hotels gives you a feeling of living in the far past?A. Tayka Hotel de Sal.B. Green Magic Nature Resort.C. Dog Bark Park Inn B&B.D. Gamirasu Cave Hotel.BChicago is considering firm measures to prevent the Asian carp，a giantfish native to the Far East，from coming into North America’s Great Lakesin large numbers．Such a move could cost up to$18bn，a heavy economic burden to the city.This species，more than a metre in length，was originally introduced to southern US states three decades ago to control weeds in sewage(污水)treatment plants．But they escaped into the Mississippi River and increased in number quickly，making their way north towards the Great Lakes and threatening the native fish species along the way.“Dozens of them will often leap out of the water as boats approach．’’Michael Beecham，a local environmental expert，described how frightening the scene was．“I’ve gone down the river and seen these fishjump up and hit me in the face．It is a big problem for our native species.”he said.A m eeting h as b een o rganized t o f ind a t echnological s olution t o t he c arp problem，one of which involves blocking parts of Chicago’s canal system．Listening at the meeting was John Goss，who was worried about theeffect that having barriers in the canal system would have on industry．“It would certainly increase the cost of transportation，”he told．“It is currently v ery c heap a nd e fficient t o b ring m aterials a nd f inished g oods d own the Chicago ship canal.’’Another cheaper option is to eat the fish out of existence．Dirk Fucikis selling carp burger(鲤鱼汉堡包) at his fish shop not far from downtown Chicago．He thinks the carps are a great resource．“To catch it and throw it a way i s a w aste，”he s ays．“Eating t hem h elps s olve t he p roblem a nd a lso provides jobs．”But the idea has not yet caught on．So far，he is the only person in Chicago selling carp burgers.4．From the passage we can see the Asian carp___________________.A．is very adaptable to the new environmentB．is originally used to control weeds in the Great LakesC．is becoming a new food in restaurants D．becomes evenmore fierce than before5．From John Goss’s point of view，the building of barriers __________________.A．can force the Asian carp out of the Great LakesB．may lead to the increasing cost of industrial productsC．will help the canal system work more efficiently D．will bringhigh profits to the related companies6．What can be inferred from the last paragraph of the passage?A．The Americans have included the Asian carp in their food list. B．Dirk Fucik is a pioneer in selling carp burgers in Chicago．C．Catching Asian carps has created many jobs in America．D．Throwing away the caught fish is a waste of the resources．7．What’s the best title of the passage?A．The Great Lakes，new home for Asian CarpsB．The Asian carp escapes from the Great LakesC．Possible ways to handle non-native speciesD．Chicago goes to war with Asian carpsCWith all the wars, fighting and sadness in the w orld today, it's not only necessary, but also essential to have a good sense of humor just to help us get through each and every day of our lives. Putting a smile on someone's face when you know they are feeling down in the dumps (处于沮丧中), as the saying goes, makes me feel good and warms my heart.How would you feel if you could not joke around with your wife, husband, child, co-workers, neighbors, close friends, or even just someone that you are standing in line with at your corner store? I am always saying things that make others smile or laugh, even if I don't know the person I'm jokingaround with. My Grandma always found humor in everything she did, even if it was the hardest job anyone could imagine. This not only relieves stressin any situation, but also is common courtesy（礼貌）to speak to others that are around you.I know of a few people that don't have a funny bone in their bodies, as they say. Everyone around them could be rolling on the floor after hearinga great joke and they would sit there without the slightest smile on their face. They don't get the joke that makes others laugh. I am busting a gut while they just sit there, looking at me as if I were from outer space. Howcan people not get a really funny joke？Laughing is essential to keeping your stress levels under control. Without humor we would find ourselves with a lot of psychological problems, or on a lot of medications to keep us from going crazy. There is too much sadness in this present world. It drives people crazy. We all need to finda way to bypass the sadness and bring a little light into our lives. So, I believe our best medicine is to get together and tell some jokes and have some fun laughing together.8. According to the author, humor is useful in the aspect that ____________.A. it makes people more confidentB. it can pick up people’ s spiritsC. it can help get rid of the cruelty in the worldD. it can help people get on well with others9. The author answers the question in the second paragraph with ___________.A. facts and descriptionsB. evidence and argumentC. examples and conclusionD. stories and persuasion10. The phrase "busting a gut" in the third paragraph can be replaced by__________.A. explaining carefullyB. speaking loudC. keeping silentD. laughing hard11. In writing the passage, the author mainly intends to __________.A. talk about his own understanding of humorB. encourage people to be humorous in daily lifeC. introduce a practical way to get through daily lifeD. convince people of the power of being optimistic about lifeDAs a group of young African immigrants struggle to adapt to life in the United States, an after-school drama program at White Oak Middle School aims to make their lives easier by first making them a little harder.Project X is a program that uses drama, dance, poetry and other creativeoutlets to help students discuss the tough and sometimes painful problems they face as pre-teen immigrants with language barriers. A final unveilingof their creation will be performed for friends and family at the end of theyear at Imagination Stage.Wanjiru Kamau, coordinator of White Oak’s African Club said it’s important to give troubles to group members to help them find their placeat the school. “It comforts those who are uncomfortable, and it discomforts those who are comfortable,”Kamau said of Project X.Kamau t eamed u p w ith I magination S tage a fter s he n oticed t hat m any A frican students seemed uncomfortable talking about problems, such as being laughed at by their fellow students about how they look and talk. When most of the kids join the club, they speak little or no English, Kamau said. Each week,the club typically draws five to ten students who are originally from Africafor discussion sessions and the Project X program.“We are going to express ourselves through our words and our actions, and that’s powerful,” said teaching artist Meg Green as she introducedfill-in-the-blank poems the students wrote about their identities.One student, Frank Ketchouang, 13, wrote, “I am from the world; I am love,” which drew oohs and aahs from the group. Ketchouang has been in the United States for less than a year, said Program Coordinator Chad Dike. When Ketchouang started attending Project X, he had been in the United States for two months and spoke no English. Now he’s one of the group’s most outgoing members and helps translate instructions from English to Creole for the group’s newest member, who is from Haiti.Many people will give up when there’s a language barrier, “but these students prove them wrong”Kamau said. “You do have something to give. You are important. When TV, media, etc. are bringing them down, this program is bringing them up.”12. Project X is intended for helping the young African immigrantsto_________.A. get over language barriersB. enrich after-school lifeC. overcome tough problemsD. become more creative13. How well the members learn in the P roject X program is shown by_________.A. their annual creative performancesB. their annual scores gained at schoolC. the comments of friends and familyD. the comments of the program teachers14. What do we know about the Imagination Stage?A. It’s established by Kamau for Project X.B. It’s a cooperative partner of White Oak’s African Club.C. It’s a project designed by White Oak Middle School.D. It’s operated once at the end of each year.15. The passage is written mainly to_______.A. introduce the Project X programB. inspire immigrants to never give upC. advocate White Oak’s African ClubD. call for more attention to immigrants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。