甘肃省会宁县第一中学2019届高三英语上学期第四次月考试题201901230121.doc

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1、- 1 -甘肃省会宁县第一中学 2019 届高三英语上学期第四次月考试题（总分：150 分； 考试时间：100 分钟）本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。注意事项：1答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置上。2选择题答案使用 2B 铅笔填涂,如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案的标号；非选择题答案使用 0.5 毫米的黑色中性（签字）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3请按照题号 在 各 题 的 答 题 区

2、 域 (黑 色 线 框 )内 作 答 ， 超 出 答 题 区 域 书 写 的 答 案 无 效 。4保持卡面清洁，不折叠，不破损。第卷第一部分：听力（略）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。AHarlequino: Onto Freedom Date:Nov.19-20 7:30 p.m. Venue:Beijing Comedy Theater Price:80-680 yuan The drama discusses the tru

3、e essence(本质) of are with the humor of Italian improvisational(即兴的 ) comedy. The performers discuss the purpose of art, reflect on how history is written and survey what is funny and what needs to be liberated.Plastic Fantastic-Minirichi in Shanghai Date:Nov.17 7:30 p.m. Venue:Shanghai Dancing Theat

4、er Price:100-380 yuan Four Ukrainian “kidult” comedians decide to throw a wild party using plastic of all shapes and colors. Plastic Fantastic delivers a series of short - 2 -comic stories that mix improvisation, mime, clown art and sound to draw you into their crazy world. The Collection of America

5、n Modern Dance from Paul Taylor Date:Nov.19 7:30 p.m. Venue:National Center for the Performing Arts Price:100-480 yuan Paul Taylor, one of the most accomplished artists this nation has ever produced, has continued to shape Americas homegrown art of modern dance since he became a professional dancer

6、and pioneering choreographer in 1954. Taylor first presented his choreography with five other dancers in Manhattan on May 30,1954. That modest performance marked the beginning of a half-century of unmatched creativity,and in the decades that followed, Mr.Taylor became a cultural symbol and one of th

7、e historys most famous artists .The little Singers of Paris in SuzhouDate:Nov.30 7:30 p.mVenue: Zhangjiagang Poly TheaterPrice: 30-480 yuanThe boyschoir Les Petits Chanteurs a la Croix de Bois was created in 1907 and is now famous worldwide. Each world tour is a huge success. The choristers are betw

8、een 9 and 15 years old and are proud of their choirs long history of over 100 years and are still fulfilling childhood dreams. They have to leave their families in order to be part of this extraordinary adventure: traveling, sharing their passion for singing and enabling others to discover the joy o

9、f music.21. Tourists are likely to appreciate American modern dance in _.A. Beijing Comedy Theater B. Shanghai Dancing TheaterC. Zhangjiagang Poly Theater D. National Center for the Performing Arts22. Which of the following may appeal to those who are crazy about short comic stories?A. Les Petits Ch

10、anteurs a la Croix de Bois B. Italian improvisational comedyC. Plastic Fantastic D. Harlequino: Onto Freedom23. With the cheapest admission ticket, tourists can have access to the - 3 -performance_.A. on Nov.30 B. on Nov.20 C. on Nov.19 D. on Nov.17BReese Witherspoon was born on March 22,1976 in New

11、 Orleans, Louisiana. She is the second child of the family. Reese spent the first four years of her life in Wiesbaden, Germany, where her father John served in the US Army Reserves. Shortly after, John moved the family back to the United States, settling in Nashville, Tennessee.Reese was introduced

12、to the entertainment industry at a very early age. At age 7, she began modeling. This led to appearances on several local television commercials. At age 11,she was placed first in a Ten-State Talent Fair.In 1990, she landed her first major acting role in The Man in the Moon(1991). Her role as a 14-y

13、ear-old tomboy earned her good reviews. Roles in bigger films such as Jack the Bear(1993) and A Far Off Place(1993) followed shortly after.Following high school graduation in 1994, Reese decided to have a pause in her acting career and attend Stanford University where she would major in English lite

14、rature. However, her plans were shortly stopped when she accepted roles to star in two major movies. Although neither film was a huge box-office success, they did help to make Reese a rising star in Hollywood and open the door for bigger and better film roles.Her breakthrough role came as Elle Woods

15、 in the 2001 comedy Legally Blonde. In box office terms, the movie was a great success and made Reese one of the top female stars in Hollywood. In the year 2014, she produced both Gone Girl and Wild, for which she got nominated(提名) for a best actress Oscar again for her role.Reese is actively involv

16、ed in childrens and womens advocacy organization.She is a longtime supporter of Save the Children,an organization that helps provide children around the world with education, health care and emergency aid.24. Why did Reese stop her studies at Stanford University?A. Because she starred in two success

17、ful films.B. Because she was more famous in Hollywood.C. Because she didnt want to get higher education.D. Because she couldnt balance studies and acting.- 4 -25. Which film made Reese most famous?A. Man in the Moon B. Legally Blonde C.A Far Off Place D. Jack the Bear26. What is the authors attitude

18、 toward Reese?A. Caring B. Admiring C. Critical D. Defensive27. How does the passage develop?A. Giving examples B. Using figures C. Following the order of time D. Making comparisonCFeathers are not just for flight. They keep birds warm, and attract mates. And for one Australian bird, feathers even h

19、elp produce an important soundan alarm.“People had long noticed these birds produced these loud sounds.” Trevor Murray, a researcher at the Australian National University said. “My supervisor Rob Magrath and May Hingee thought they were used as an alarm. So they did some playbacks and they could sho

20、w quite strongly that if you play back these sounds to other birds, they flee straightaway. So I was really interested in how they produce the sound, whether it is actually a signal, and whether its a reliable signal.”The team focused their experiment on specific feathers in the pigeons wing. “We we

21、re able to target the eighth primary feather, which is unusually narrow. And then we also removed, on different sets of birds, those neighboring feathers, the ninth primary feather and the seventh primary feather. And we were able to see when the eighth primary feather was missing, the high note had

22、 completely disappeared. So the eighth primary feather produced that high note and the ninth primary feather actually produced the low note.” And if the birds are fleeing from danger, they produce a louder and higher sound than they do during a normal takeoff. The study is in the journal Current Bio

23、logy. Murray and his colleagues did another experiment where they used the recordings they made to observe the reactions of other pigeons. “We were able to see the unusual eighth primary feather was important for signaling the alarm. When that eighth primary feather was missing, they very rarely res

24、ponded. They almost never fled. Whereas when the ninth primary produces the sound, they fled - 5 -just as much as to normal alarms. This shows us this unusual primary feather is important for signaling alarm.” That makes birds of a feather flee together.28. What does the underlined word “they” in Pa

25、ragraph 2 refer to?A. The birds B. Rob and May C. The feathers D. The loud sounds29. What did Rob Magrath and May Hingee find out about the birds?A. They fly away as a group. B. They produce different notes.C. They send alarms with feathers. D. They attract mates with feathers.30. Why did the team r

26、emove different feathers?A. To record the notes they produce. B. To keep the pigeons stay in cagesC. To compare their width and length. D. To observe other pigeons reactions.31. According to Murray and his colleagues, why does the unusual feathers matter most?A. It keeps the pigeons warm B. It respo

27、nds to alarmsC. It helps birds fly more quickly D. It sounds alarms of danger.DPollutions disastrous effects on the environment have become more obvious in recent years, leading to a movement to promote energy efficiency, less reliance on fossil fuels and a reduction in air and water pollution. Most

28、 scientists agree that such changes are necessary to protect our environment from further harm.The construction industry consumes a large quantity of energy and resources and creates a huge amount of pollution. In the United States, building and development account for 39 percent of the countrys tot

29、al energy use, 12 percent of total water consumption, 68 percent of total electricity consumption and 38 percent of carbon dioxide emissions, according to the Environment Protection Agency.Green buildings use less energy, water, create less waste and are healthier to live, work and go to school in t

30、han standard buildings. Builders of green - 6 -buildings use techniques that use resources more efficiently during the entire building cycle construction, restoration, operation, maintenance (维护) and demolition (拆毁) than those who construct more regular buildings.The environmental benefits of buildi

31、ng green include the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity, improved air and water quality, less waste flowing into streams and the conservation of natural resources. Green buildings can also result in lower operating costs because they typically use less energy and fewer materials and improve i

32、ndoor air quality, improving the health of people who live there.The process of building green includes technical and artistic planning with nature conservation in mind. Building designs often reflect the surrounding environment and natural resources and use renewable building materials such as bamb

33、oo and straw. In addition, recycled resources found locally are used for green buildings, reducing the cost and air pollution associated with transporting materials long distances.Careful site selection is important to minimize (最小化) human impact on the surrounding environment. For example, placing

34、a structure in an area that allows it to take advantage of cool breezes (微风) and sunlight can reduce energy use and expenses. More energy and expense are needed for larger buildings as well, so it is important to build small.Green roofs are another feature of green houses that reduce energy use and

35、cost. These roofs are partially or completely covered with plants, which helps to keep heating and cooling costs low, prevent water running off and deal with pollutants.Other features of green buildings often include energy and water conservation, recycling and waste reduction. In addition, renewabl

36、e energy sources such as solar power, hydropower (水能) and wind power are used for heat and electricity, which greatly reduces costs and decreases the impact on the environment.32. What is the text mainly about?A. The necessity of promoting energy efficiency. B. The process of building green building

37、s.C. Green buildings effects on the environment D. The benefits and features of green buildings. - 7 -33. According to the text, green buildings refer to the buildings that .A. use energy and resources more efficiently B. only use clean energyC. are made of recycled materials D. produce no waste 34.

38、 Which of the following statements is TRUE about green buildings?A. They rely on fossil fuels and solar power for heat and electricity.B. Small buildings are less efficient in energy use than larger ones.C. The ecosystem has to be considered when building a green building.D. They are difficult to ma

39、intain and thus need more operating costs.35. Green roofs are used because .A. they fit the surrounding environment wellB. they can help to control the temperature in the building wellC. they can keep natural water for use in everyday lifeD. they are cheaper than other kinds of roofs第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题

40、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。Every single decision we make shapes our current reality36_ So if youre unsatisfied with your life right now，making the effort to change your decisions will be the key to creating the life you want to have in the futureRealize the power of decisi

41、on making37_ When you decide to pick up a cigarette，that decision might result in you picking up another later onBut if you decide no to smoke that first cigarette and make a decision to focus your attention somewhere else，your desire will eventually weaken and you will become smoke-free38_When you

42、make a decision，act on itCommit to making a real decisionWhats a real decision？Its when you decide on something，and that decision is carried out through actionIts pointless to make a decision in your head，but not doing anything about itThats the same as not making a decision at all- 8 -Tell others a

43、bout your decisionsSometimes telling other people what were going to do will make us follow throughIve been trying to become an early riser but waking up early without falling back asleep felt impossibleSo I made the decision to tell people that I would wake up at 6amand stay up39_Have fun making de

44、cisions40 _ I know decision-making might not be a fun thing，but when you do it often，youll learn a lot about yourself on the way，and youll become more confident，and making decisions will just become easier that you wont even think about itAEnjoy the processBCarry your decision outCExamine the decisi

45、on you now haveDAny decision you make causes a chain of eventsEWithin two days，I was able to accomplish doing thisFBut we often go through life unaware what actions we are takingGBefore making a decision，you have to understand what the decision means.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分 45 分)第一节完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分

46、，满分 30 分)阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。At the age of ten, my greatest desire was to own a pogo stick. With the Christmas season 41,I told my mother again my desire. Mother told me it was too expensive and that we 42 couldnt afford one. One Saturday afternoon, parents a

47、nd I went to Sears to pay our credit bill. While my mother and I were at the 43 , my dad said, “Ill be right back. Ill see something in the 44 department.” After the bill was 45 , we went outside waiting for my dad. Soon he came with a long box. I remember 46 at that very moment if it was a pogo sti

48、ck in it.When we arrived back my dad put the box in the barn（谷仓）. While my - 9 -parents were 47 with housework, I 48 into the barn and found the box. I knew that as soon as I opened that 49 box my bright, shiny pogo stick would appear.No such 50 ! Inside the box was a 51 old broom. Christmas morning

49、 was both great and 52 . I got some nice gifts 53 I didnt get the present that I really wanted.After all the 54 was cleaned up my dad said he needed to 55 something in the barn. When he returned, he was 56 my beautiful pogo stick. I couldnt believe how they were able to scrape the money together for it and how they 57 me with the broom. I was so 58 that I couldnt let the pogo stick out of my 59 .Alth