2018届高三12月联考英语试卷

吉林省白城市通榆县第一中学2018届高三英语12月月考试题（120分钟，满分150分）第一卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5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 is Dr. Greenspan most probably?A. A dentistB. A nurseC. A professor2.When should Peter and Sophia leave according to the man?A. This TuesdayB. Next TuesdayC. Next Thursday3.What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Read the notice on the window.B. Get a new bus schedule.C. Go and ask the staff.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The design of the roomB. SmokingC. The woman’s health5.Where was the woman when she saw the fish?A. In the waterB. In a boatC. On the shore第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分,满22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。

2018届高三英语上学期12月月考试题时间100分钟分数150分第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ABeard Telling the TruthA Jihadist attempted to flee Mosul in a disguise (假扮) similar to a dumb madam but was caught. The ISIS fighter was trying to get away from the former militant stronghold (基地) as the city was recaptured, but didn’t get his escape plan r ight. Dressed in women’s clothes and with cautious make-up, the bearded man forgot to get rid of his facial hair. In phot os released by the Iraqi army after his capture, the man can b e seen to have slathered on(厚厚地涂抹) powder, eyeshadow and lipstick, and even added some b eauty spots.Fall in UK University ApplicantsThe number of people applying for UK university places has fallen by more than 25,000 (4%) in 2016 compared with that of 2015, data from the admissions service UCAS show. The fig ures show a sharp decline in those applying to study nursing courses—down 19%—and a continued fall in the number of mature students, notably in England and Northern Ireland. The number of EU students planning to study in the UK has fallen by 5%. It is the first dec line since fees were last increased in England in 2012. Unusual Homework AssignmentsStudents at a university in Southwest China’s Sichuan provinc e received a very unusual homework assignment for the sum mer: convey their affection for someone they like. The eye-catching assignment was posted on the website of the Cheng du College of Arts and Sciences, together with other assignm ents, such as traveling to another city, attending a concert, an d drawing a self-portrait. Posts related to the creative homework assignment h ave been forwarded over 10,000 times and liked by close to 2 8,000 people on Weibo.21. Why did the fighter fail to make the escape plan a reality?A. Because he forgot to shave off his beard.B. Because he made up himself as a dumb lady.C. Because his careless make-up betrayed him.D. Because his beauty spots made him eye-catching.22. The number of applicants for UK university places in 2015 is approximately .A. 25,000B. 26,402C. 408,500D. 625,00023. Students in the college are not required to .A. pay a visit to another cityB. show love for their beloved onesC. take some photos for themselvesD. be the audience in a musical performanceBMaybe you paint, keep a journal or knit. Or maybe you play b ass in a punk rock band. Whatever hobby you have, keep at it . A little study published this week suggests that having a crea tive outlet outside the office might help people perform better at work.Psychologists from San Francisco State University found that the more people engaged in their hobbies, the more likely the y were to come up with creative solutions to problems on the j ob. And no matter what the hobby was, these were also more likely to go out of their way to help co-workers.The researchers also surveyed a second group of 90 U.S. Air Force captains. The psychologists knew that these folks werealready trained to solve tough problems, and help others-so they wanted to see if having a hobby affected their perform ance in any way. In addition to asking the officers about their own work performance, the researchers checked performanc e reviews from the captains’ co-workers and bosses.It turned out that for both groups, having a creative outlet boo sted work performance. And that’s after the scientists took int o account other things that might influence performance—like personality.“Some people have a personality that’s more creative,” Eschl eman says. To judge how naturally creative participants were, the researchers asked them, for example, to rate how open t hey are to new experiences and how much they value art. Behaviors at work and home strengthen each other. “It’s very possible that those who are performing better at their jobs als o have more energy to pursue these creative activities,” he sa ys. And, in turn, participating in creative activities may help pe ople feel more energized and engaged at work.And while the paper doesn’t pin down exactly how or why you r weekend comes into the wonderful world of soap-making might help your professional life, Eschleman says it’s l ikely because hobbies can help people learn more about their own strengths and weaknesses. “Creative activities really can provide you with the opportunity to learn something new ab out yourself.”Hobbies can also provide an escape from everyday stresses. “You’re using that time to recharge,” he says.So bosses should encourage employees to take up hobbies, Eschleman says. Maybe even consider hooking workers up w ith discount coupons for a pottery class.24. According to Eschleman, people with hobbies .A. will make efforts to improve their hobbiesB. are willing to offer their hands to othersC. like to do work in their own wayD. tend to avoid solving problems at work25. In the survey on some captains, researchers .A. trained them to solve tough problemsB. considered the personality of their co-workersC. asked their colleagues to comment on the captains’ workD. required them to solve some practical problems26. What Eschleman said in Paragraph 6 implies hobbies .A. engage more people in workB. need a lot of energy to pursueC. are the causes of creative activitiesD. help people move forward in a positive direction27. According to Eschleman, hobbies can make people .A. have a better understanding of themselvesB. create the opportunity to escape from learningC. take advantage of stresses from their workD. know the strengths and weaknesses of their workC“Sugar, alcohol and tobacco,” economist Adam Smith once wr ote, “are commodities which are necessaries of life, which hav e become objects of almost universal consumption, and which are, therefore, extremely popular subjects of taxation.”Two and a half centuries on, most countries impose(征税) sort of tax on alcohol and tobacco. With obesity levels putt ing increasing pressure on public health systems, government s around the world have begun to toy with the idea of taxing s ugar as well.Whether such taxes work is a matter of debate. A review of M exico’s taxation found a fall in purchases of taxed drinks as w ell as a rise in sales of untaxed and healthier drinks. By contra st, a Danish tax on foods high in fats was abandoned a year a fter its introduction, during claims that consumers were avoiding it by crossing the border to Germany to satisfy their desire for cheaper, fattier foods.The food industry has, in general, been firmly opposed to suc h direct government action. Nonetheless, the renewed focus o n waistlines means that industry groups are under pressure to demonstrate their products are healthy as well as tasty.Over the past three decades, the industry has made some eff orts to improve the quality of its offerings. For example, some drink manufactures have cut the amount of sugar in their beve rages（饮料）.Many of the reductions over the past 30 years have been achi eved either by reducing the amount of sugar, salt or fat in a pr oduct, or by finding an alternative ingredient. More recently, h owever, some companies have been investing money in a mo re ambitious undertaking: learning how to adjust the fundame ntal make-up of the food they sell. For example, having salt on the outsi de, but none on the inside, reduces the salt content without ch anging the taste.While reformulating（再制定） recipes is one way to improve public health, it should be part of a multisided（多边的） approach. The key is to remember that there is not just one solution. To deal with obesity, a mixture of approaches-including reformulation, taxation and adjusting portion sizes-will be needed. There is no silver bullet.28. According to Adam Smith, sugar, alcohol and tobacco were .A. profitable to manufactureB. in ever-increasing demandC. no longer considered necessities of lifeD. subjects of taxation almost everywhere29. What do we learn about Danish taxation on fat-rich foods?A. It brought a lot of problems on the border.B. It did not work out as well as it was expected.C. It could not succeed without German cooperation.D. It met with firm opposition from the food industry.30. What does the underlined part “silver bullet” in the last par agraph mean?A. A successful but complex solution.B. An effective and hopeful solution.C. A single easy quick way.D. A long way.31. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Efforts to make sugar healthy and tasty.B. Approaches to adapting to consumers’ needs.C. Different ways to cope with health problems.D. Government taxation on sugar, alcohol and tobacco.DThe three Asia Pacific airlines with the highest customer expe ctations of high quality in-flight Wi-Fi are all from China—Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines .A report released last month by Inmarsat, a London-based leading provider of global satellite communication servi ces, said these airlines would lead the industry as they recogn ize the value of making in-flight broadband（宽带） available to passengers, who are increasingly seeing it a s a necessity and a major factor when choosing an airline.“In order for Chinese airlines to win the competition and lead t he connectivity market in the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring the availability of high quality onboard Wi-Fi is essential. This would differentiate customer experience a nd develop loyal customer relationships.”Currently, adults in China spend an average of 1 hour and 38minutes daily, with their smartphones, according to data provi ded by consultancy eMarketer.The report found that 55 percent of respondents（应答者） from China said they were willing to give up their preferr ed airline in the next year if poor quality in-flight connectivity was offered.With airlines in every market racing to install or upgrade their Wi-Fi offering, passengers will have a choice for an airline that off ers high-quality broadband, and will soon turn their back on airlines not offering this, according to the report, which surveyed more th an 9,000 passengers worldwide in February.“Specifically, passengers in China are most conscious of the quality of in-flight Wi-Fi. Passengers in China look forward to the flexibility and free dom to continue the lifestyle on the plane as they would on th e ground,” Gergye said.“Good quality Wi-Fi in the air is changing the way people think about flying. Wh ether using the time to work, to connect with friends and famil y, or to pass the time shopping or viewing entertainment, the availability of in-flight broadband has become a major factor when choosing a n airline. It’s clear the opportunity that connectivity presents to airlines cannot be underestimated.”Meanwhile, passengers in the Asia-Pacific region are among the most willing-to-pay group globally for in-flight Wi-Fi, with 91 percent of them willing to pay on long-distance flights and 79 percent on short-distance flights. The report also found that more than half of p assengers in the Asia-Pacific region would take advantage of the ability to purchase items from the plane and collect them on arrival at the airport, and one third of respondents said they would choose to have i n-flight purchases delivered to their home.Finnair has enjoyed the benefits of its onboard connectivity. Si nce June, passengers have been able to use Alipay and Wi-Fi on all routes between China and Finland.32. In which section of a newspaper can we read such a pass age?A. History.B. Science.C. Fiction.D. Agriculture.33. What is the passage mainly about?A. A vital service: In-flight Wi-Fi.B. The introduction of the three Asia Pacific airlines.C. Comments of every aspect about the three Asia Pacific airli nes.D. The preference of Chinese customers for airlines.34. While choosing an airline, passengers would take the follo wing into account except .A. the quality of in-flight Wi-FiB. the flexibility and freedomC. the lifestyle on the planeD. the appearance of the crew35. What does the second paragraph from the bottom imply a bout the passengers?A. They would choose to receive their deliveries at home.B. Over half of them will use the ability to buy items aboard.C. They may be affordable and ready to buy items while travel ling.D. 91% of them will prefer to pay on long-distance flights; 79% on short.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。

江苏省南京市高淳区江苏淮海中学、盐城中学、淳辉高中等97校2018届高三12月联考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．（2018·江苏97校联考）Courage, according to some successful persons, is as to pioneering work as the intelligence, even more so.A．accessible B．alternativeC．essential D．commercial2．（2018·江苏97校联考）The police have anyone with information to come forward and talk to them.A．appealed to B．attended toC．responded to D．attached to3．（题文）（2018·江苏97校联考）Parents should be aware of the fact that children, who are raised on a diet of soap operas and online games, seldom, participate in a variety of activities.A．if never B．if notC．if ever D．if so4．（2018·江苏97校联考）Nowadays when travelling, travelers usually use the We-chat to share their feelings about their trips with descriptions of their experiences, offering viewers a(n) for the imagination of reality.A．feast B．accountC．landscape D．principle5．—Why didn’t you call me then?—Oh, my cell-phone was power off. I ________ you otherwise.A．would call B．had calledC．have called D．would have called6．（题文）（2018·江苏97校联考）—You look pretty tired today!—I an environmental report over the last few days, which should be submitted to the boss tomorrow.A．wrote B．was writingC．had written D．have been writing7．（2018·江苏97校联考）Evidence begins to that the earth and the rest of the universe are in fact changing with time.A．accumulate B．accelerateC．accompany D．approve8．（2018·江苏97校联考）—How do you like the advertisement of the way to losing weight? —Don’t fall for it. In the beginning, that may do, but after a while you will end up back________ you started.A．as if B．whereC．even if D．when9．It is broadcast on TV that the 88th Academy Award Ceremony was held in Dolby Theatre seats an audience of approximately 4, 000.A．where B．whoseC．which D．when10．（题文）（2018·江苏97校联考）More and more people tend to go to E-libraries in that they have access to books when they are unable to get to a library. A．accidentally B．physicallyC．voluntarily D．appropriately11．（2018·江苏97校联考）A new bridge has been built in recent years, only it much easier for cars to reach the hotel on the mountain top.A．having made B．makingC．to make D．to have made12．The best student of the year shared his experience of he had managed to achieve excellence in his preparation for the college entrance examination.A．if B．howC．what D．that13．（2018·江苏97校联考）—Congratulations on your girlfriend’s being offered the job. —Thank you, but she’s got it ________ her greater perseverance.A．in terms of B．in response toC．by virtue of D．with respect to14．（2018·江苏97校联考）—Dora, do you think Jack’s proposal reasonable?—I’m sorry I have missed that, but actually I ________ abo ut another one.A．thought B．have thoughtC．had thought D．was thinking15．（题文）（2018·江苏97校联考）—Will Mr. Black pull us through the crisis of money? —He is ________ and I don’t think he’ll help us with anything.A．a tough nut B．Jekyll and HydeC．the salt of the earth D．a Scrooge二、完形填空For one year, the Dannemiller family gave up buying any unnecessary purchases.In an effort to get back in touch with what they call their family mission, which includes “growing in faith together and serving others to crea te a world without 16 ,” parents Scott and Gabby Dannemiller decided to 17 spending money on things like toys, books, clothing, or anything that wasn’t a necessity or a(n) 18 .Overall, the family successfully 19 the plan. Though the experiment took place in 2013, the family 20 tries to live by the lessons they learned while cutting out unnecessary spending. “By focusing on experiences21 purchases, we grew together in faith as a family, we were able to 22 others, we were able to give more of our time and treasure to people who 23 need it,” Scott says.“My daughter’s birthday is next month, and she asked if we could go to visit her uncle’s farm and ride a horse, 24 just asking for a hor se stuffed animal,” he says. “Now we look at 25 and say ‘will that really add value to our life, 26 is it something we will just need to find space for and take care of.’”If you’re trying to teach your children to focus 27 on physical st uff, Scott says it’s helpful to tweak (稍微改进) your 28 when kids ask for things. “We used to say ‘that’s too 29 ,’ but that made our kids think OK, we need more money, and when we get more money we can have it,” he says. “We 30 to ‘we don’t need that,’ and that helped them understand.”When 31 spending, Scott says the most 32 thing is to focus not on what your family is giving up, but what it is gaining. “It’s not about what you’re 33 ,” he says. “The question should be, ‘Wha t are we going to 34 that with?’ Then, make sure you are adding something to your life that the people in your family 35 . For us, that was time together.”16．A．need B．faith C．delay D．pity17．A．slow B．begin C．increase D．stop18．A．party B．experience C．relationship D．gathering 19．A．applied to B．subscribe to C．responded to D．stuck to 20．A．even B．ever C．still D．just21．A．instead of B．in contrast to C．in parallel with D．regardless of 22．A．treat B．serve C．please D．satisfy23．A．presently B．likely C．really D．simply24．A．more than B．or else C．or rather D．rather than 25．A．purchases B．possessions C．treasures D．earnings26．A．so B．or C．and D．but27．A．less B．occasionally C．frequently D．more 28．A．appearance B．atmosphere C．language D．identity 29．A．worthy B．cheap C．worthless D．expensive30．A．admitted B．referred C．shifted D．took31．A．cutting off B．cutting down C．cutting up D．cutting away 32．A．impressive B．challenging C．important D．encouraging 33．A．lacking B．losing C．obtaining D．finding34．A．replace B．share C．exchange D．compare35．A．own B．preserve C．owe D．value三、阅读选择Sagrada FamiliaOpening hours: 09:00—18:00(October—March); 09:00—20:00(April—September) Admission: $11, or $10 with the Barcelona Card.The temple has been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it is finished. The project’s vast scale and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.La PedreraOpening hours: November—February: 09:00—18:30; March—October: 09:00—20:00 Admission: $9.Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.This building u sed to be called Casa Mila but nowadays it’s more commonly known as La Pedrera.It is a unique modernist building in Barcelona and was made of bricks.It was built between 1906 and 1912 and in 1984 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site with otherGaudi buildings in Barcelona.Barcelona FC MuseumOpening hours: April 6th—October 4th:(Monday to Saturday) 10:00—20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00—18:30Admission: $8.50 for entry to the museum and $17 for a guided tour.When you buy your ticket you have two options.You can buy a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or you can buy a dual (双的) ticket for $15 where you get to see the museum and the scenes at the club.Miro MuseumOpening hours: Check the website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year. Admission: $8.Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.This museum has a wide range of Miro’s works dating back as far as 1914.This artwork collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures.36．How much should you pay if you visit La Pedrera with the Barcelona Card?A．$6.4. B．$7.2.C．$8. D．$10.37．Where can you visit a football stadium?A．Miro Museum. B．Sagrada Familia.C．La Pedrera. D．Barcelona FC Museum.38．Who will show special interest in Miro Museum?A．Athletes. B．Artists.C．Architects. D．Singers.Getting more followers is something we usually associate with social media or micro messaging apps. But soon we could all have a new type of follower—a robotic one.Dozens of robots and technology fans gathered in Boston, US, earlier this month for the Robot Business conference. The latest developments in the world of robotics were shown to the public, and this time the trend was robots following people.Perhaps the most exciting development on show was the ability of drones (无人机) to follow you from the air, acting as your own personal cameraman or photographer. One example is 3-D Robotics’ Iris+ drone, developed by a US-based company.The drone is fitted with cameras and has a “follow me” function. It connects with yourGPS-enabled Android device, like a mobile phone. Then it flies and follows you around, shooting action film of you from above. The software in the drone makes sure that you’re always in the center of the frame.It can keep working for 15 minutes, as long as there aren’t too many trees for it to crash into. This could be exciting for anyone who loves action sports or wants to be the star of their own short film.But what if you want to be one of those celebrities (名人) who have helpers carrying all their bags and doing all their chores? A robot called Budgee can help.Budgee, made by 5 Elements Robotics, is literally a basket on wheels.It is designed to help elderly and disabled people, or simply anyone who doesn’t have enough arms for groce ry bags, Wired magazine reported.It can carry up to 22.7 kg of items.To make Budgee follow them, its owner will have to wear a small device and use an app to set the distance between themselves and the robot.Budgee even sends a text message when it can’t keep up with its owner.“I want you to look at the robot like he’s your buddy, he’s your friend. There’s a relationship you develop with the robot,” Wendy Roberts, CEO of 5 Elements Robotics, told .It might not be quite the same as robotic assis tants we’ve seen in movies such as Disney’s Wall-E, where robots cater for our every need, but that idea doesn’t seem quite so far-fetched now.39．The drone developed by a US-based company can ________.A．fly around you and take videos from aboveB．decide who to put in the center of the frameC．be used to take pictures and make phone callsD．keep working for 15 minutes in any conditions40．According to the article, Budgee is most likely to be targeted at ________.A．staff in supermarketsB．elderly and disabled peopleC．those who love action sportsD．celebrities who need a close buddy41．The main purpose of the article is to ________.A．tell the reader about two new types of robotsB．urge people to buy the drone and BudgeeC．call on people to develop relationships with robotsD．analyze why the two types of robots can lead a trendARNOLD Schwarzenegger is back, once again taking on his iconic killer robot role, the T-800, in August’s new movie Terminator Genisys. While the T-800 model—even if it can be evil—has a fond place in moviegoers’ hearts, the reality of autonomous machines is no joke, according to scientists.Autonomous weapons use artificial intelligence (AI) to choose targets without human help. They were described as “the third revolution in warfare, after gunpowder and nuclear arms” in an open letter signed by over 1,000 important technology figures in July. The list included British scientist Stephen Hawking and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. They asked governments around the world to ban autonomous weapons, warning that killer robots could start ethnic cleansings and an arms race.“They will look like tanks. They will look like battleships. They will look like jet fighters,” UK robotics professor Noel Sharkey told CNET, a leading technology website.But unlike these machines, which require a human hand in their action, so-called “killer robots” would have some decision-making abilities and the ability to act on their own.“If any major military power pushes ahead with AI weapon development, a gl obal arms race is almost inevitable,” said the letter released at the 2015 International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Buenos Aires, Argentina.The idea of an automated killing machine was made famous by Schwarzenegger’s first Terminator movie in 1984. While no red-eyed robots have been sent after human beings, the idea of AI being used as a weapon has gotten much more likely in the years ever since. The US military is already developing autonomous flying vehicles that can carry out all the steps of a strike mission without a human controlling them, according to a May report in Nature magazine.Scientists have even painted a destructive picture of autonomous weapons falling into the hands of terrorists or warlords hoping to carry out ethnic cleansings.“The development of full artificial intelligence could lead to the end of the human race,” Hawking said to the BBC in 2016.Authorities are gradually waking up to the risk of robot wars. Last May, for the first time,the United Nations brought governments together to begin talks on autonomous weapons systems.Still, a ban on autonomous weapons is “easier said than done”, commented The Guardian. The dual (双重的) uses of the AI technology—for harm and for good—is difficult to manage. This is because the exact same technology can be used in a wide range of ways, the paper said. 42．What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text?A．To analyze why the T-800 model appeals to moviegoers.B．To promote Schwarzenegger’s new movie Terminator Genisys.C．To explore the development and impact of autonomous machines.D．To show that the technology shown in science fiction can become a reality.43．What is the unique characteristic of autonomous weapons?A．They are able to select targets very quickly and accurately.B．They are driven by artificial intelligence instead of humans.C．They are killing machines more powerful than tanks and battleships.D．They are red-eyed robots able to carry out all kinds of strike missions.44．The underlined word “inevitable” in Paragraph 5 probably means ________.A．to be expected B．to be improvedC．to be prevented D．to be controlled45．What is scientists’ attitude toward autonomous weapons?A．They could be used to fight against terrorists in the future.B．Their decision-making abilities should be further developed.C．They could bring a huge disaster to the human race if they are not banned.D．They should replace gunpowder and nuclear arms in future wars.It was very late and everyone had left the cafe except an old man who sat in the shadow the leaves of the tree made against the electric light. In the day time the street was dusty, but at night the dew settled the dust and the old man liked to sit late because he was deaf and now at night it was quiet and he felt the difference. The two waiters inside the cafe knew that the old man was a little drunk, and while he was a good client they knew that if he became too drunk he would leave without paying, so they kept watch on him.“Last week he tried to commit suicide,” one waiter said. “Why?” “He was in despair.” “What about?” “Nothing.” “How do you know it was nothing?” “He has plenty of money.”They sat together at a table that was close against the wall near the door of the cafe and looked at the terrace where the tables were all empty except where the old man sat in the shadow of the leaves of the tree that moved slightly in the wind. A girl and a soldier went by in the street. The street light shone on the brass number on his collar. The girl wore no head covering and hurried beside him.“The guard will pick him up,” one waiter said. “What does it matter if he gets what he’s after?” “He had better get off the street now. The guard will get him. They went by five minutes ago.”The old man sitting in the shadow rapped on his saucer with his glass. The younger waiter went over to him.“What do you want?” The old man looked at him. “Another brandy,” he said.“You’ll be drunk,” the waiter said. The old man looked at him. The waiter went away.“He’ll stay all night,” he said to his colleague. “I’m sleepy now. I never get into bed before three o’clock. He should have killed himself last week.”The waiter took the brandy bottle and another saucer from the counter inside the cafe and marched out to the old man’s table. He put down t he saucer and poured the glass full of brandy.“You should have killed yourself last week,” he said to the deaf man. The old man motioned with his finger. “A little more,” he said. The waiter poured on into the glass so that the brandy slopped over and ran down the stem into the top saucer of the pile. “Thank you,” the old man said. The waiter took the bottle back inside the cafe.He sat down at the table with his colleague again.“He’s drunk now,” he said. “He’s drunk every night.” “What did he want to kill himself for?” “How should I know.” “How did he do it?” “He hung himself with a rope.” “Who cut him down?” “His niece.” “Why did they do it?” “Fear for his soul.” “How much money has he got?” “He’s got plenty.” “He must be eighty years old.” “Anyway I should say he was eighty.” “I wish he would go home.I never get to bed before three o’clock. What kind of hour is that to go to bed?” “He stays up because he likes it.” “He’s lonely. I’m not lonely. I have a wife waiting in bed for me.” “He had a wife once too.” “A wife would be no good to him now.” “You can’t tell. He might be better with a wife.” “His niece looks after him.You said she cut him down.” “I know.” “I wouldn’t want to be that old.An old man is a nasty thing.” “Not always.This old man is clean.He d rinks without spilling.Even now, drunk.Look at him.” “I don’t want to look at him.I wish he would go home.He has no regard for those who must work.”The old man looked from his glass across the square, then over at the waiters.“Another brandy,” he said, p ointing to his glass.The waiter who was in a hurry came over.“Finished,” he said, speaking with that omission of syntax stupid people employ when talking to drunken people or foreigners. “No more tonight. Close now.”“Another,” said the old man.“No. Finished.” The waiter wiped the edge of the table with a towel and shook his head.The old man stood up, slowly counted the saucers, took a leather coin purse from his pocket and paid for the drinks, leaving half a peseta tip. The waiter watched him go down the street, a very old man walking unsteadily but with dignity.“Why didn’t you let him stay and drink?” the unhurried waiter asked. They were putting up the shutters. “It is not half past two.” “I want to go home to bed.” “What is an hour?” “More to me than to him.” “An hour is the same.” “You talk like an old man yourself.He can buy a bottle and drink at home.” “It’s not the same.” “No, it is not,” agreed the waiter with a wife. He did not wish to be unjust. He was only in a hurry. “And you? You have no fea r of going home before your usual hour?” “Are you trying to insult me?” “No, hombre, only to make a joke.”“No,” the waiter who was in a hurry said, rising from pulling down the metal shutters.“I have confidence.I am all confidence.” “You have youth, confidence, and a job,” the older waiter said.“You have everything.” “And what do you lack?” “Everything but work.” “You have everything I have.” “No.I have never had confidence and I am not young.” “Come on. Stop talking nonsense and lock up.” “I am of those who like to stay late at the cafe,” the older waiter said.“With all those who do not want to go to bed.With all those who need a light for the night.” “I want to go home and into bed.” “We are of two different kinds,” the older waiter said.He was now dresse d to go home.“It is not only a question of youth and confidence although those things are very beautiful. Each night I am reluctant to close up because there may be someone who needs the cafe.” “Hombre, there are bodegas open all night long.” “You do not understand.This is a clean and pleasant cafe.It is well lighted. The light is very good and also, now, there are shadows of the leaves.”“Good night,” said the younger waiter.“Good night,” the other said. Turning off the electric light he continued the con versation with himself. It was the light of course but it is necessary that the place be clean and pleasant. You do not want music.Certainly you do not want music.Nor can you stand before a bar with dignity although that is all that is provided for these hours. What did he fear? It was not a fear ordread. It was a nothing that he knew too well. It was all a nothing and a man was a nothing too. It was only that and light was all it needed and a certain cleanness and order. Some lived in it and never felt it but he knew it all was nada y pues nada y nada y pues nada.He smiled and stood before a bar with a shining steam pressure coffee machine.“What’s yours?” asked the barman.“Nada.” “Otro loco mas,” said the barman and turned away.“A little cup,” said the waiter.The barman poured it for him.“The light is very bright and pleasant but the bar is unpolished,” the waiter said.The barman looked at him but did not answer.It was too late at night for conversation.“You want another copita?” the barman asked.“No, thank you,” said the waiter and went out.He disliked bars and bodegas.A clean, well-lighted cafe was a very different thing.Now, without thinking further, he would go home to his room.He would lie in the bed and finally, with daylight, he would go to sleep.After all, he said to himself, it’s probably only insomnia. Many must have it.46．The young waiter wants to go home to bed mainly because of ________.A．his full confidence B．leaving of the old manC．his being needed by his family D．his worry about the night-walk. 47．What was the most probable cause for the old man’s suicide?A．He failed in his business. B．He drank too much that night.C．He feared for his soul. D．He felt it was all a nothing.48．What can we infer from the conversation between the two waiters?A．The elder waiter thought that a man is supposed to be live with dignity.B．The young waiter was impatient with the old man and wanted him to go.C．The young waiter expected the old man to go home steadily with satisfaction.D．The elder waiter refused a clean, well-lighted place to bars and bodegas.49．Why was the old waiter unwilling to leave the café and go home?A．Because the light was very good and there are shadows of the leaves.B．Because he wanted to have a detailed conversation with the young waiter. C．Because his soul needed a light and a place to get rid of his despair.D．Because there may be someone who needs the café and the night is attractive. 50．Which of the following can best serve as the title of this passage?A．A Magical Café with Dread B．An Old Man with DignityC．A Silent, Beautiful Night D．A Clean, Well-lighted Place四、任务型阅读请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个．．最恰当的单词。

高三英语12月月考试题05第一部分：听力测试（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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 is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Mother and son．B．Teacher and student．C．Employer and employee．2．How much does Rose still owe the woman?A．$10．B．$20．C．$30．3．What does the man think of the woman's green dress?A．It's unusual．B．It's bright．C．It's ugly．4．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．A club．B．An order．C．A calendar．5．How will the man contact the woman?A．By calling her．B．By sending a letter．C．By sending a postcard.第二节（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6．Where are the speakers?A．In a hotel． B．In a company．C．In a hospital．7．Where did the woman work before?A．In London．B．In Sydney．C．In New York．听第7段材料，回答第6、7题。

吉林省白城市通榆县第一中学2018届高三英语12月月考试题（120分钟，满分150分）第一卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5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 is Dr. Greenspan most probably?A. A dentistB. A nurseC. A professor2.When should Peter and Sophia leave according to the man?A. This TuesdayB. Next TuesdayC. Next Thursday3.What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Read the notice on the window.B. Get a new bus schedule.C. Go and ask the staff.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The design of the roomB. SmokingC. The woman’s health5.Where was the woman when she saw the fish?A. In the waterB. In a boatC. On the shore第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分,满22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。

2018届江苏12月百校联考高三英语试卷考生注意:1.本试卷分四部分,共120分。

考试时间120分钟。

2.请将各题答案填涂在答题卡上。

3.本试卷主要考试内容:高中综合。

第一部分:听力(共两节,满分20分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例:How much is the shirt?答案是C。

A.￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.1.What is the weather like now?A.Sunny.B.Windy.C.Warm.2.How much would the man pay if he buys four ties today?A.$30.B.$108.C.$120.3.Where are the speakers?A.In a hotel.B.At a dinner table.C.In the man s home.4.What is the woman?A.A reporter.B.A teacher.C.A student.5.What movie did the man probably watch last night?A.Airheads.B.Pearl Harbor.C.Titanic.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

新津中学高三12月月考英语试题第一部分听力(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Why doesn’t John go to school today?A. It’s the weekend.B. He’s too tired for school.C. His school is closed down.2. What will the man do tomorrow morning?A. Give Frank a bath.B. Cook Frank a meal.C. Take Frank to a vet.3. What is the male speaker?A. A studentB. A president.C. A professor.4. What does the man mean?A. The door is unlocked.B. He is not the one to blame.C. Somebody has just left the lab.5. On which floor is the woman’s apartment?A. The second.B. The fourth.C. The sixth.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

江苏省南京市高淳区江苏淮海中学、盐城中学、淳辉高中等97校2018届高三12月联考英语试题考生注意1.本试卷分四部分,共120分。

考试时间120分钟。

2.请将各题答案填涂在答题卡上。

3.本试卷主要考试内容高中综合。

第一部分听力(共两节,满分20分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分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秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例How much is the shirt?答案是C。

A.￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.1.What is the weather lie now?A.Sunny.B.Windy.C.Warm.2.How much would the man pay if he buys four ties today?A.$30.B.$108.C.$120.3.Where are the speaers?A.In a hotel.B.At a dinner table.C.In the man s home.4.What is the woman?A.A reporter.B.A teacher.C.A student.5.What movie did the man probably watch last night?A.Airheads.B.Pearl Harbor.C.Titanic.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。