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1、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 doesnt John go to school today?A. Its the weekend. B. Hes too tired for school. C. His school is closed down.2. What will the man
2、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 student B. 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
3、womans 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。6. What is the mans problem?A. He is too busy to wait. B. He cannot find his pill
4、s.C. He has a pain in his back.7. Why does Doctor Green break the rule for the man?A. He is very polite. B. He is going on a vacation.C. He is unable to afford a full checkup.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why does the woman call?A. To offer a job. B. To raise money. C. To make an appointment.9. Where is the man
5、 expected to go tomorrow?A. The agency. B. Grand Hotel. C. The City Hall.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How does the woman feel when asked about the offer price of her flat?A. Stressed. B. Uncertain. C. Embarrassed.11. What is the greatest advantage of the womans flat?A. Its size. B. Its condition. C. Its loc
6、ation.12. Who will the woman consult later?A. Her agent. B. Her husband. C. Her neighbour.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Who is Alexander?A. The womans boss. B. The womans host. C. The womans cook.14. What extra dish is to be prepared?A. Fish. B. Steak. C. Shrimps.15. What happened in the womans department la
7、st year?A. It faced a risk of being shut down.B. It introduced a new system. C. It fired a sales manager.16. What is the mans attitude towards the preparation for the dinner?A. He is critical. B. He is practical. C. He is enthusiastic.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does the speaker say about David Mello
8、rs eyes?A. They are red. B. They are small. C. They are round.18. What is special about David Mellors mouth?A. Very big. B. Rather flat. C. A bit raised.19. What does David Mellor always do before he begins a speech?A. Smooths his moustache. B. Clears his throat. C. Bites his lips.20. What kind of p
9、erson is David Mellor according to the speaker?A. Gentle and ugly. B. Humorous and aggressive. C. Well-known and funny-looking.第二部分 阅读(共20小题;每小题2分，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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A We are much happier in ournewhouse because it has a large garden, and you k
10、now how enthusiastic we both are about gardening. When we moved in a month ago, Mary wanted to get a dog to keep out burglars. However, we finally decided that it would be cheaper to put an iron grille in front of the door and get a burglar alarm. Last week, I went to a shop and bought an alarm for
11、just over 200. It consists of a control unit with three smaller units. I put the control unit in the lounge and put the other units in place by the front door, back door and lounge windows.That night I soon fell asleep because I was confident that no one could get into our house undetected. At about
12、 1:50 a.m. I woke up suddenly and heard the siren. It was like an ambulance driving right through our bedroom. I couldnt leave the siren on all night. I went downstairs in the dark. When I reached the bottom of the stairs, I switched on the light and looked around. Oh my gosh. The back door was unlo
13、cked. I rushed to lock it and it was just at that exact moment that the burglar disappeared behind a curtain. Guess what? It was an ordinary house lizard(蜥蜴).Apparently the alarm system had been made for American or European homes in which lizards are never seen. I switched the alarm off and sat dow
14、n to watch. A few moments later, a lizard ran across a wall, right in front of one of the alarm units.I wont bother tofinishthis story but if youd like a burglar alarm system free of charge, just let us know.21. What do we know about the author andhiswife?A. They are pet lovers. B. They love plants
15、and flowers.C. They are fond of catching lizards. D. They hate technology.22. What happened after they got the alarm system?A. It worked unexpectedly. B. It did not work.C. A burglar broke into thehouse. D. Their neighbors complained about it.23. What will the author do after the incident?A. He will
16、 sell the alarm to someone else.B. He willbuya dog to keep out burglars.C. He will fix the alarm system immediately.D. He will file a complaint to thecompany.24. How does the author sound when telling the story?A. Curious. B. Anxious. C. Cautious. D. Humorous.BA new retail phenomenon from Japan whic
17、h allows customers to walk away with free products is to launch in Britain. From tomorrow, visitors to SampleTrends central Londonstorecan try anything on its shelves, and all of the products can be taken home without charge. For an annual membership fee of 60，users are free to enter the shop once a
18、 month and help themselves to no less than 250 worth of goods every year. The only catch is that shoppers are asked to complete a simple questionnaire about each product they try. Known as try-vertising，the concept allows manufacturers to test products and receive consumer feedback(反馈）before launchi
19、ng onto the open market. It is already a sensation in Japan and now looks set to transform the fortunes of the embattled UK retail industry. If everything goes well, countries such as Germany and France will give it a try. According tonewfigures,stores are facing a Christmas crisis with the weakest
20、high street trading for six months. Michael Ghosh, the founder behind SampleTrend, said, “The concept behind SampleTrend is unique in the UK. It allows shoppers the opportunity to walk away with a number of real, full-size products of their choosing without handing over a penny.” The concept of in-s
21、tore try-vertising is simple but effective. Businesses across all sectors,fromcosmetic manufacturers to beverage makers, place new products on the shelves at SampleTrend and wait for consumers to try them out. Customers complete a short 10-point questionnaire about the product. The feedback they pro
22、vide is used to make any finishing touches before the product is brought officially to market. The SampleTrendstorestocks everythingfromcosmetics,foodand drink, and household goods. Ghosh, the former advertising and sales director for Disney Europe, said such feedbackmayalso buildbrand loyalty from
23、the outset a particularly appealing prospect fornewbusinesses.25. Themostattractive part of the idea for customers is that_.A. they only pay 60 for a life-long membershipB. they can help to make the products betterC. it wont take much time to finish the questionnaireD. they can take things home with
24、out paying for them26. The idea of try-vertising originatesfrom_.A. Germany B. Britain C. Japan D. France27. The purpose of try-vertising is to_.A. get feedback for theirnewproductsB. sell more products at Christmas timeC. encourage people to buy more productsD. give customers free products as gifts
25、28. What does Michael Ghosh think of this business idea?A. Puzzling. B. Unpractical. C. Promising.D. Surprising.CAre you atravellover? If you are, attention then. No matter whether youre looking for big international events, deliciousfood, natural wonders or simply relaxation on a beach, these place
26、s should be on your checklist.BrazilAttractions: Festivities for the 2014 World CupThe world iscastingits eye on Brazil for hosting two of themostpopular sporting events the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics two years after. Except for watching exciting games and cheering for your favorite
27、 team and players, you can also take a trip to the lungs of the earth，the Amazon forest, to escape the crowds and embrace nature.BelgiumAttractions: Europes underrated gemMany grand and spectacular museums are located in picturesquecitieslike Bruges, Antwerp and Brussels. Art lovers can fully engage
28、 themselves in the numerous treasures dating back to the medieval period. Exploring the quiet towns and appreciating their Gothic architecture is also an opportunity not to be missed.SeychellsAttractions: Paradise within reachThis so-called playground for millionaires is open to everyone. The wallet
29、-friendly hotels, guest houses and self-catering apartments make tours comfortable. With more than 100 diving islands scattered on the Indian ocean, many activities await, such as sunbathing, fishing, diving, sailing, and going on boat tours. The Seychelles islands are blessed with a warmtropicalcli
30、mate all year round, so you can go there whenever you want.29. The 1st paragraph aims to tell us_.A. what you can expect from a trip B. how to find a place to holidayC. what this passage is really about D. what to do on aholidaytrip30. If you visit Brazil in 2014, you can_.A. watch the Summer Olympi
31、cs B. enjoy medieval treasures in museumsC. take a trip to the Amazon forest D. cook your ownfoodin a guest house31. Which of the following has the closest meaning with wallet-friendly？A. cheap B. attractive C. expensive D. affordableDOur body clock, or natural body rhythm, influences our energy and
32、 alertness. Paying attention to it can help us choose the suitable time of the day when we best perform specific tasks. The reality, however, is that most of us organize the time around work demands, school deadlines, commuting or social events. Doing whatever the body feels like doing is a luxury i
33、n todays fast-paced modern society. But that doesnt mean it isnt worth trying. Obeying our body clock has significant health benefits. Disrupting our natural body rhythm, on the other hand, has been linked to problems such as depression, obesity, or headache, says Steve Key, a biology professor. Whe
34、n the body clock can synchronize (使同步) the rhythms of its natural processes, it “gives us an advantage in daily life”, says Key. According to him, when it comes to cognitive (认知的) work, most adults perform best in the late morning. As our body temperature starts to rise just before awakening in the
35、morning and continues to increase until midday, our memory, alertness and concentration gradually improve. However, he adds, our ability to concentrate typically starts to decrease soon thereafter. Most of us are more easily distracted (分心) between noon and 4 pm. Alertness also tends to fall after e
36、ating a meal and sleepiness tends to peak around 2 pm, making that a good time for a nap. Surprisingly, tiredness may increase our creative powers. For most adults, problems that require open-ended thinking are often best dealt with in the evening when they are tired, according to a study in the jou
37、rnal Thinking & Reasoning. When choosing a time of the day to exercise, paying attention to your body clock can improve results. Physical performance is usually best from about 3 to 6 pm, says Michael Smolensky, a professor of biomedical engineering. Of course, not everyones body clock is the same,
38、making it even harder to synchronize natural rhythms with daily plans.32. If we know our natural body rhythm well, we can _.A. find out the suitable time to do specific tasksB. organize our time around work demandsC. do whatever our body feels like doingD. be sure to be healthy33. Which of the follo
39、wing is NOT true?A. Our alertness is influenced by our natural body rhythm.B. Doing whatever your body feels like is very difficult in our modern society.C. Obeying our body clock is good for our health.D. Disrupting our natural body rhythm must lead to obesity.34. Inspiration (灵感) to solve a diffic
40、ult problem will most probably come to us _.A. when we get up in the morningB. when we are tired in the eveningC. when we are full of energy in the late morningD. when we are asleep at night35. Which of the following can be the suitable title for the passage?A. What is natural body rhythm?B. Natural
41、 body rhythm is good for us.C. Something about natural body rhythm.D. The latest research about natural body rhythm.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。 If you think about your circle of friends and family members, you can certainly pick out one or more people who are not
42、good listeners. 36 If youre fortunate, that person is a good friend, a loved one or a teacher. All too often, we associate the benefits of good listening skills with achieving very specific outcomes, like following the bosss orders (aimed at getting a job promotion).37 We think of them as something
43、basic, which we mastered in our formal schooling, along with dictation and obeying instructions, etc. This is a shame. We should know listening skills are the focus of lifetime learning and development, related to our communication skills. 38 All of these occur because two people or groups dont list
44、en to each other. We dont analyze the root problem, or work on improvement steps. We still tend to treat listening skills the way we treat learning to walk: we think that once weve acquired them, weve got them. We are ready to move on to the next thing. Wrong. 39 Poor listening skills often damage e
45、ffective dialogue between people. 40 If we were able to reduce misunderstandings in our conversations by 20-30%, there would be benefits in efficiency and the elimination (消除) of tiresome repetition.A. However, think about the upside potential.B. Were surrounded by this kind of outcome.C. We tend to
46、 undervalue the importance of our listening skills.D. Think about the number of failures, misunderstandings and arguments.E. Equally you can think of someone you know who is a very good listener.F. The challenge of listening is determining when the speaker wants a response or advice.G. The problem i
47、s that people and language are far more complex than the roads we travel on.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（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。 Elaine was a saleswoman，who drove all over the city five days a weekWhen all the freeway lanes were at a dead stop, she would drive quickly along the eme