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1、桂林中学2014学年度下学期高三年级11月月考试卷英 语（本试卷分第卷和第卷两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟）第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，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 do we learn about the man?A. He slept well on the plane. B. He had a long trip. C. He had a me
2、eting.2. Why will the woman stay home in the evening?A. To wait for a call. B. To watch a ball game on TV. C. To have dinner with a friend.3. What gift will the woman probably get for Mary?A. A school bag. B. A record. C. A theatre ticket.4. What does the man mainly do in his spare time?A. Learn a l
3、anguage. B. Do some sports. C. Play the piano.5. What did the woman like doing when she was young?A. Riding a bicycle with friends.B. Travelling the country.C. Reading alone.二、听力第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话。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。听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出
4、5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7两个小题。6. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a hotel.B. At a booking office.C. At a friends house.7. What will the man probably do in a few days? A. Fly to another country.B. Come to the same hotel.C. Drive here to visit friends. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. What
5、did the man worry about at the beginning of the conversation?A. He might not find everything he wanted.B. He might not have enough money with him.C. He might not be able to carry the shopping.9. How much should the man pay?A. $5.B. $75.C. $75.05.10. What did the woman do in the end?A. She charged th
6、e man a little less.B. She asked the man to pay her later.C. She made a mistake in adding up the cost. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。11. Where are the speakers?A. In a classroom.B. In a theatre.C. In an office.12. Why does the man plan to leave early?A. He is going on vacation.B. He is going to a performanc
7、e.C. He is going to the post office.13. What does the woman offer to do?A. Clean the office.B. Pick up the man s son.C. Finish the man s work.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。14. How does the woman feel at the beginning of the conversation?A. Angry.B. Surprised.C. Sad15. What size bag does the woman want?A. A
8、24-inch bag. B. A 29-inch bag.C. A 32-inch bag.16. When will the woman leave for Mexico? A. On Thursday.B. On Friday.C. On Saturday.17. Where does the man work? A. At a mail order company.B. At an international travel service.C. At the airport information desk. 听下面一段对话，回答第18至第20三个小题。18. Why did the
9、woman not go to college?A. She didnt pass the exam. B. She wasnt interested in college.C. She couldnt afford college education.19. What job does the woman say she did?A. She was a bus conductor.B. She was a shop assistant.C. She was a housekeeper.20. What did the woman think of her friend s college
10、life?A. It was busy.B. It was wonderful.C. It was dull.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。ALondon: Its well known that Charles Darwins famous theory of evolution (进化) annoyed many people because it was against the Biblical view of creation. But few know that
11、 it also created problems for Darwin at home with his deeply religious wife, Emma. “Darwin held back the publication of On the Origin of Species to avoid offending (触怒) his wife,” says Ruth Padel, the naturalists great great granddaughter. “Emma told him that he seemed to be putting God further and
12、further off”, Padel says in her north London home. “But they talked it through, and Emma once said, Dont change any of your ideas for fear of hurting me.”As the world celebrates the 200th birthday of the man who changed scientific thought forever and the 150 th anniversary of his book today, even hi
13、s opponents admitted he was a giant figure.Though opposition to his theory continues, it is the elegant explanation of how species evolutes through natural selection that makes his 200th birthday such a major event.More than 300 celebrations have been planned in Britain alone, where Darwins face gra
14、ces (使增光)the 10-pound bill along with that of Queen Elizabeth II.Shrewsbury, the central England town where Darwin was born and raised, is holding a month-long festival for its most famous son. Down House, his former home near London, will hold a permanent exhibition recreating some of his most famo
15、us experiments.Many more events have been planned all over the world. What would he be doing if he were alive today? Padel thinks he would properly be studying DNA and the immune system.21The main purpose of the author is .Ato say something about Darwin and his wifeBto introduce Charles Darwin and h
16、is theory of evolutionCto sing high praise for the book On the Origin of SpeciesDto report some celebrations of Darwins 200 th birthday and the 150 th anniversary of his books22Which of the statements is NOT true based on the passage?AEveryone agrees with Darwin now. BDarwin was brought up in Shrews
17、bury.CEmma was not really fond of his theory. DDarwin was very interested in living things.23The underlined phrase “held back” in the second paragraph probably means .Aprevented fromBkept a secret Ccared aboutDput off24It can be inferred that the passage is most probably . Aa scientific report Ba ne
18、ws report Can English compositionDa text B When I opened my e-mail the other day, a pretty woman named Rachel appeared on my computer screen. She greeted me by name and started talking warmly. Every now and then she stopped to smile at meShe was reading to me an e-mail from my brotherIt was very coo
19、l and lovelyRachel was there thanks to a new technology called Facemail. Facemail lets you send an e-mail that gets read to the receiver on line by an attractive male or female or by a clown（小丑）The software , which is free , can be downloaded at . Facemail faces are lifelike , and they simulate（模仿）e
20、motions based on emotions that you put in your text The company that develops the Facemail, is sure there will be broad uses in many fieldsThe reason why e-business is not popular, the company says, is that buying over the Internet lacks the human touch. But what if you went to the Nike website and
21、Michael Jordan greeted you by name, waited on you and personally closed the sale ? And it is talking with Whirpool Company about using the technology in a computer screen on a fridgeThen if Mom cant be home when the kids get back from school , she can leave a note with voice and image telling them w
22、hat there is to eatFacemail could get hot fastPersonally , Im a fan. Facemail is lively and funny at first , but if you select the clown , put a few rude words in an e-mail and add some angry emotions, youve got a crazy mail.25The main advantage of Facemail is that Athe e-mail can be read in a more
23、lovely way Byou can talk with the person who sends you the e-mailCyou can put your own emotions in the e-mail as you likeDyou can write an e mail to anyone26We can infer from the passage that Facemail Ais a software hard to download Bwill take the place of the e-mail system Ccan destroy your e-mail
24、if not properly used Dis likely to be used in other ways in our daily life and work27The writer mentioned Nike website and Michael Jordan to show that AMichael Jordan will serve you himself on Nike website Bfamous people like Michael Jordan also like to use Facemail CFacemail can make shopping on th
25、e Internet more interestingDNike company is increasing its sales through the fame of Jordan28The writer thinks .AFacemail is cool and funny BFacemail is a danger to the Internet CFacemail needs further improvement Dpeople should be careful with FacemailCLatest research shows that yawning(打哈欠) helps
26、in keeping the brain cool, which is quite different from the popular belief that yawning promotes sleep and is a sign of tiredness. Yawning involves opening the mouth while taking a long, deep breath of air. It is commonly believed that people yawn as a result of being sleepy or tired because they n
27、eed oxygen. However, researchers at the University of Albany in New York said their experiments on 44 students showed that drawing in air helps cool the brain and helps it work more effectively. They said that their experiments showed that raising or lowering oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the
28、blood did not produce that reaction.Study participants were shown videos of people laughing and yawning, and researchers counted how many times the volunteers responded to their own “contagious(传染性的) yawns,” reported the online edition of BBC News. The researchers found that those who breathed throu
29、gh the nose rather than the mouth were less likely to yawn when watching a video of other people yawning. This was because the blood vessels（脉管）in the nasal cavity sent cool blood to the brain.The same effect was found among those who held a cool pack to their forehead, whereas those who held a warm
30、 or room-temperature pack yawned while watching the video.“Since yawning occurs when brain temperature rises, sending cool blood to the brain serves to maintain the best levels of mental efficiency,” the authors wrote in the journal Evolutionary Psychology.29. According to the new study, people yawn
31、 when _. A. they are sleepy or tired B. they need more oxygen C. their brain temperature rises D. oxygen levels in the blood is lowered30. Which of the following statements about the new study is NOT true? A. Yawning can promote sleep. B. The study was carried out by researchers at the University of
32、 Albany. C. Yawning can making our brain work more efficiently. D. Yawning can maintain the best levels of mental efficiency.31. The underlined phrase “the volunteers ”probably refers to _. A. study participants B. people laughing and yawning C. researchers D. videos32. In which section of a newspap
33、er can you read this passage? _. A. Science and technology B. Health C. Entertainment D. Culture.D Over the past few years, more and more families have been making great efforts to have regular family meals because it is very important. 1.Keeps Kids Out of Trouble Kids who live in families that eat
34、dinner together regularly are less likely to be involved in risky behavior. According to statistics, children who dont eat dinner with their families are 61% more likely to use alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs. By contrast, children who eat dinner with their families every night of the week are 20%
35、 less likely to drink, smoke or use illegal drugs. 2.Its Bonding（联系）Time Families who eat dinner together regularly are more likely to have stronger, happier family relationships. As families struggle to find amounts of quality time together, family dinnertime provides the opportunity for both. When
36、 families hang out together and communicate, they grow strong and healthy.3.Offers StabilityFamilies who eat dinner regularly develop a stronger family identity. Eating together serves to build a family identity. In addition, this family “routine” provides a sense of stability（稳定）and security that p
37、rovides kids with a positive environment where they can grow into healthy adults.4. Time for Family UpdatesFamilies who eat dinner together regularly can keep in touch with each others life. Everyonekids and parents alikecan keep up-to-date during the family dinnertime on what is going on with schoo
38、l, jobs, family life and friends.5. Educates Your KidsEating dinner regularly fosters（促进）learning. When families who eat dinner together engage in a variety of conversation topics, learning is encouraged. Kids who are exposed to regular family discussions learn a broader vocabulary.6. Healthy for th
39、e Whole FamilyKids are likely to receive better nutrition when eating dinner regularly with their families. A simple, but true rule applies: when kids eat with their families, they eat better. Family dinner time means kids are more likely to eat a nutritionally balanced meal, lower in sugar and fat
40、content, than if they prepare or purchase meals on their own.33. What is the text mainly about? A. The benefits of eating meals. B. How to strengthen family ties. C. The importance of family dinner time. D. Ways to keep our kids out of trouble.34. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE accord
41、ing to the text? A. children learn words mainly from their parents. B. It makes good sense to have dinner with family. C. Family dinner time benefits parents and children. D. Parents can keep in touch with their kids while dining.35. Children can grow stronger and healthier when eating dinner with t
42、heir families because . A. they depend on their parents for guidance B. they develop a strong sense of responsibility C. school canteens provide balanced meals D. parents can provide better nutrition for them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项。In your life, you may have many
43、 unforgettable events like wining a prize, going aboard. 36 I was always dreaming of swimming like a fish! At that time, I was so jealous when I saw people swimming. 37 Later, one summer afternoon, I followed my school buddies to a river, accompanied by my brother. I remember how eagerly I kicked of
44、f my shoes and jumped into the cool water. Being out of water, I felt I was transported to the wonder world. Realizing that I was safe and well, I burst into tears. 38 I went for another try with my brother. But I feared that I would never become a good swimmer. I stepped carefully into the swimming
45、 pool but when the water came up to my stomach, I lost my balance again and fell into the water. At last, my brother was able to reach out his hand to touch me. I got saved again. 39 . But motivated by the desire to swim, I made my third attempt. I felt my legs paralyzed on the bank when I faced the
46、 big swimming pool. Watching the happy swimmers in the water, I was inspired. Why not have a last try? I took a deep breath and confidently went forward. As I was going deeper into the water, I made great efforts to control my thoughts, so I could keep the balance. 40 I was able to swim! Yes, I was
47、able to swim! All of a sudden, a feeling of satisfaction was running high.A. But for me, the most unusual event is learning how to swim.B. I would never go swimming again after two unpleasant experiences.C. Dont be afraid of the hardships in front of you.D. Anyway, my dream never ended.E. I told myself that I would be one of them one day.F. To my am
