方城县第一高级中学2015届高三12月月考
英语试题
第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
As we know, many teen celebrities(名人) feel and think that having a slimmer figure can do great good to them. But, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their celebrity idols(偶像)? Do celebrities really have the power to influence people, especially teenagers?
For the longest time, many parents blame teen idols for influencing the way their kids act. Have you noticed how teens idolize the celebrities these days? Even, their personal affairs are being followed by kids these days. Take for example the case of Lindsay Lohan of Mary Kate Ashley. They are definitely famous teen stars. But, since they are trying to project an image to satisfy a lot of people in show business, their health and body suffer. Many kids are aware of this problem. But they are easily influenced by these celebrities to exercise and eat less.
It is a fact that the media, and especially famous teen celebrities, can influence people powerfully. But teenagers are easily influenced because teenage years are the period when our personality and identity developments take place. Teens watching TV shows and reading magazines are easily pulled into the dieting and harmful eating habits because the media have some ways to pull these acts. They use thin models and celebrities to endorse(做广告宣传) products or to star in an up-and –coming shows or movies. With fierce competition, celebrities are forced to eat less and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or offers that come their way.
Living in today’s time and generation is a bit disturbing to a lot of parents. Media, especially as well as the celebrities, have a very powerful influence to drive teenagers to good or bad. It’s good that we can control ourselves to avoid bad things from happening. If not, parents should really be aware and guide their teens to determine what’s in ad what’s out.
21. From the passage we can find Lindsay Lohan .
A. lives an unhealthy lifestyle B. lives a rich and happy life
C. doesn’t get any exercise D. sets a good example for teenagers
22 According to the writer, why are teenagers easily influenced by some TV shows?
A. They are tired of school. B. Their celebrity idols appear in many TV shows.
C. They’re in their development period. D. They have nothing to do in their spare time
23 Many celebrities have to be on diet .
A. to keep healthy to face competition B. to survive under pressure
C. to keep a slim size D. to satisfy their teenage fans
24 What’s the title of the passage?
A. Parents’ responsibilities. B. Advice on self-control.
C. Bad influences of celebrities. D. Media’s bad influences.
B
Throughout history, gold has been a sign of purity, beauty and power. Calling something golden means it has great quality and value. For example, the golden rule is possibly the world's most widespread moral rule. It says people should treat others the way they themselves would like to be treated. Every major religion has its own version of this idea.
The golden ratio is found in art, architecture and nature. It describes a rectangle with a length about one and one-half times its width. Objects using this ratio in their design seem to please the eye more than others.
Philosophers（哲学家） have their own golden idea. The golden mean says moderation in all things is the best way to live one's life. It is an idea linked to the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. Similar thoughts exist in Buddhism and Confucianism.（哲学思想）
Ancient Greek myths told of a time long ago when people lived in peace and happiness. Poets called it the Golden Age. A golden age now describes a historical period of great artistic, scientific or economic progress. It can even recall a time of success and popularity for an industry. For example, the nineteen thirties and forties were called the Golden Age of Radio.
You may have heard the proverb silence is golden. This means silence is of great value. It is sometimes better to say nothing than to speak.
You might say your child was good as gold when he behaved well at school. British writer Charles Dickens used this expression in eighteen forty-three. He was describing the child Tiny Tim in the book "A Christmas Carol."
In nineteen thirty-seven, American playwright Clifford Odets wrote a play called "The Golden Boy." This expression describes a young man who has many good qualities and a bright future.
You might tell someone you are golden when that person does something very well.
Gold digger is another description. But this does not say something nice about a person. A gold digger is someone who seeks to marry a rich person because he or she is only interested in that person's money.
Maybe you like old songs from the nineteen fifties or sixties that are still well known and popular today. These are called golden oldies. In the nineteen eighties and nineties, an American television comedy series told about four older women living in Miami, Florida. The Golden Girls often dealt with social issues in a funny way.
Today, most older people look forward to reaching their golden years. This is when hard-working people can retire to a life of ease and fulfillment.
25 .According to the “golden ratio”, which of the following objects in the most pleasant to see?
26 .The article mainly tells us ___
A .the value of gold B. the expressions with “gold”
C .the history of gold industry D. the purity, beauty and power of gold
27 .Which of the following statements is made out of place?
A. The beauty of tolerance and kindness comes from the Confucianism philosophical thought ,such as Golden Mean.
B. At the beginning of the twenty first century computer reached its Golden Age.
C. She only dates guys with money. She’s a Gold Digger.
D. My grandfather is 65 and is looking forward to reaching his Golden Ages
28 .What we can infer from the passage is that ___
A. all the expressions in the article are positive description
B. the “golden mean” is an idea linked to the Ancient Greek philowpher Aristotle
C. the “golden oldies” refers to the popular soon in the 1950s or 60s which are not well-know today
D. in their golden yearw, older people can still work hard before their retire
C
After moving to the United States, immigrant groups trying to fit in tend to choose high-calorie, fatty foods in an attempt to appear more American, a new study finds. That's one reason why immigrants approach U.S. levels of obesity within 15 years of moving to America.
The researchers also did an experiment that measured whether or not the threat of appearing un-American influenced respondents' food choices．After being questioned about their ability to speak English，75 percent of Asian-Americans identified a typical American food as their favorite. Only 25 percent of Asian-Americans who had not been asked if they spoke English did the same.
When their American identity was called into question during a follow-up study, Asian-American participants also tended to choose typical American dishes, such as hamburgers and grilled cheese sandwiches, over more Asian fare. In that experiment, 55 Asian-Americans were asked to choose a meal from a local Asian or American restaurant. Some participants were told that only Americans could participate in the study. Those who chose the more typical American fare ended up consuming an extra 182 calories, including 12 grams of fat and seven grams of saturated fat(饱和脂肪).
"People who feel like they need to prove they belong in a culture will change their habits in an attempt to fit in," said Sapna Cheryan, an author of the study and assistant professor of psychology at the University of Washington. "If immigrants and their children choose unhealthy American foods over healthier traditional foods across their lives, this process of fitting in could lead to poorer health," Cheryan added.
Social pressures, the study concluded, are at the heart of the problem. "In American society today, being American is associated with being white. Americans who don't fit this image even if they were born here and speak English feel that pressure to prove that they're American," said Cheryan.
29 According to the survey, _____.
A. Asia-Americans care less about their health.
B. 25 percent of Americans like junk food.
C. choosing food is related to Asian-American’s situation
D. immigrants are forced to eat junk food.
30 The underlined word “fare” in Paragraph 3 most probably means “_____”
A. food offered as a meal B. a person taking a taxi
C. money spent on food D. an arranged thing to do
31 According to Sauna Cheryan, ________.
A. what immigrants have done is ridiculous B. American traditional foods are healthier
C. immigrants risk their health in order to fit in D. American culture affects immigrants deeply
32 Which of the following should take the blame for the bad eating habit?
A. The situation of employment B. The traditional culture
C. The American government D. The pressures from society
D
Staying silent can be just as powerful as the words you mean to say, like when the act of hugging will be more comforting than saying, “Sorry for your loss.”
Another time when silence is golden is when you are unsure of what to say. If you are confused about your own feelings concerning a matter, it’s best to stay quiet until you are more certain because more harm can be done by revealing false or exaggerated feelings
Choose silence instead of blurting out ‘in-the-moment’ feelings that are hurtful and not really how you feel in the grand scheme of things. When you feel the urge to say an unkind thing, take a few breaths and think of the possible consequences of your words.
Silence can be your best friend during negotiations. Say your piece, then close your mouth, and let the other person come to their own conclusions. Your silence shows that one, you are confident in what you just said, and two, you respect the other person enough to hear what they have to say.
Sometimes silence is the best and most timely solution because the other person is not in a position to hear what you have to say. For example, when a friend needs for you to listen to her problems, but she is unable to accept your advice at that moment.
Practice being silent at work when you don’t have anything meaningful to contribute. Unless you can elevate the conversation by pointing out something interesting, missing, or beneficial, it’s best to just observe and learn.
Finally, silence is golden when you don’t want to engage in a fool’s argument. As some squabbles will never be resolved, one must agree to disagree.
However, there will be times in your life where you will need the power of your voice, the voice within you that wants and needs to be respected and appreciated.
33 .The passage mainly tells us about ___
A. when to stay silent B. why to stay silent
C. how to stay silent D. whether or not to stay silent
34 .What is the best to do during negotiation?
A. Grasp every chance to say more than the other
B. Close your mouth and just listen to the other
C. Say what you could and draw a conclusion
D .Speak out your own points and let the other speak out theirs
35 What does the underlined word “elevate” most probably mean?
A. start B. conclude C. interrupt D .cancel
七选五 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。
36____You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how
Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating , sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying.37___ A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class. 38 ____Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. 39 ____If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful ,and you’ll remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.
40_____ You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.
A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying.
B. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.
C. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.
D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.
E. Maybe you are an average student.
F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.
G. This will help you understand the next class.
第二节 完形填空(共20小题; 每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Time spent together with family members is always a reminder of happiness. Never will I forget the days with my grandparents. Meals in their dining room, where stood a grandfather clock, were a 41 for four generations to become one. The 42 was always spread with delicious food containing 43 as the main ingredient. That grandfather clock always stood like a family friend, 44 our happiness.
The clock began to 45 me in my childhood. I watched and listened to it during meals, 46 how, at different times of the day, that clock would 47 with a wonderful sound. Year after year, the clock struck a part of my 48 , a part of my heart.
More wonderful was what my grandfather did each day. He 49 wound that clock with a special and magic key, which 50 the clock ticking and striking. He never let that clock wind down and 51 . When we grandkids got a little older, he 52 us how to wind it.
To our great sorrow, my grandfather passed away suddenly one night. Several days after his death, I entered the dining room, with tears flowing 53 . The clock stood desertedly 54 , seeming smaller. I couldn’t 55 to look at it.
Years later, my grandmother gave me the key. Entering the old quiet house one morning, I opened the clock door with my shaking hand. Then 56 and reverently（虔诚地）, I entered the key and wound the clock. It sprang to 57 . Tick – tock, tick – tock, life was 58 into the dining room and into my 59 . With the hands moving, my grandfather seemed to live again. How beautiful the feeling was!
Dear friends, let’s 60 the beautiful time being spent together with our family members!
41 A. party B. time C. place D. occasion
42 A. room B. clock C. table D. key
43 A. thrill B. surprise C. care D. love
44 A. sharing B. meeting C. ignoring D. responding
45 A. excite B. encourage C. interest D. inspire
46 A. questioning B. remembering C. doubting D. wondering
47 A. strike B. hit C. beat D. tap
48 A. comments B. opinions C. memories D. brains
49 A. strangely B. carefully C. eagerly D. usually
50 A. got B. kept C. made D. let
51 A. break B. fall C. stop D. move
52 A. showed B. provided C. demanded D. said
53 A. joyfully B. gently C. difficultly D. freely
54 A. ticking B. moving C. noisy D. quiet
55 A. help B. bear C. enjoy D. resist
56 A. slowly B. quickly C. violently D. naturally
57 A. feeling B. feet C. sense D. life
58 A. breathed B. blown C. taken D. appeared
59 A. study B. bedroom C. heart D. head
60 A. use B. treasure C. find D. search
I 语言知识及应用 （共两节，满分45分）
第三节 语法填空 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在相应位置上。
As a working mom with three young sons, keeping the house clean is a big challenge. 61 we clean the house every week, one hour later after cleaning our bedrooms and bathrooms are back to their 62 (mess) look. When asked, my boys will help neaten their room, clear their plates from the table and pick up their school junk. But I need to remind them 63 it again and again.
If I don’t remind them, I will step over all the things 64 make my house look like a garbage can. This is quite 65 change from my pre-kid years when I never ___66 (leave) any waste in the house. 67 seems that I cannot get these days back again at my own house.
When last week I found a program called “Share a Healthy Habit” on a newspaper, I saw a great chance to engage my sons in cleaning chores. Why not encourage these behaviors during the summer, while school is out and their life is 68 (relax)?
The goal for my boys is to clean 69 own dorm room themselves when they are free. The rewards for clean habits start young and continue as they get 70 (old), so I need to start my plan as soon as possible.
短文改错
Time flies as an arrow. I'm already in the second half of senior grade 3 before I
realized it. It will be only a little more than three months after I graduate
middle school. At the present, I'm busy reviewing my lessons in order to take the college
entrance examination. I hope to go to Beijing University, that is one of the best
universities not only in China but also in the world. I'll try my best to turn my
dream to reality. Few of my classmates are also studying very hard to realize
our wishes. I do believe everyone will be able to enter a very good university and
school. At the present, I'm busy reviewing my lessons in order to take the college
entrance examination. I hope to go to Beijing University, that is one of the best
universities not only in China but also in the world. I'll try my best to turn my
dream to reality. Few of my classmates are also studying very hard to realize
our wishes. I do believe everyone will be able to enter a very good university and
college.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
你是李华，你很烦恼。最近，每天早晚，你们小区广场上都有很多人在跳广场舞，持续时间长且噪音大，给你和小区里其他人带了很多的不便……请你给小区委员会领导写封信，反映现象及其导致的不便（要求涉及生活、学习和工作等方面）并提出合理建议。
注意：
1、词数120左右；
2、短文的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇： 广场舞square dance 组织者organizers
Dear Sir,
I am writing to tell you something about the people doing the square dance in our community, which has made me terribly upset.
Best wishes,
Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
三高三英语月考参考答案
阅读理解：
语法填空：61. Though 62. messy 63 .of 64. That 65 a
66 left 67 It 68 relaxing 69 their 70 older
短文改错;
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