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佛山二中 2020 届高三级第七次月考
英语试卷
本试卷 6 页，满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分钟
2020 年 3 月
出题人：王楠、李群慧
本卷共 120 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，选出最佳选项第二节（共 5
小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
A
Mapled Cottage
From £579 for six nights
Mapled Cottage is well-located for exploring the north Cornish coast, with its long
beaches and coastal footpaths all within walking distance of the property. It is in the village
of St Agnes, famous for Stippy Stappy. The house has two bedrooms and cozy decor , with
wooden floors , fireplace and a kitchen. Trevaunance Cove, Chapel Porth and Porthtowan
are the local beaches； all three have lifeguards from spring to autumn, making them great
for families.
classic, co. uk
Seaspray
From £1,025 for seven nights
A smart, modern holiday home, Seaspray, is a short walk from the long, sandy bay of
Woolacombe: an award-winning family beach resort perfect for learning to surf. The
three-bedroom, ground-floor apartment has an open-plan living and dining room, and sea
and sunset views from the yard.
northdevonholidays. co. uk
Ivy Cove
From £678 for seven nights
The location of Ivy Cove is enough to sell it: on the green hills above Lannacombe Bay,
with views over the cliff. This is a perfect holiday cottage for those after a simple hideaway
in a beautiful natural spot. Two fantastic beaches are within walking distance, both perfect
for swimming. The three-bedroom coastguard cottage shares its setting with two other
homes built by the Admiralty in 1903. Inside are wooden floors and simple cozy2
furnishings.
toadhallcottages, co. uk
Wans Barton
From £1,470 for seven nights
Wans Barton is a huge, modern barn conversion on the Jurassic Coast and just 15
minutes' walk from much-loved Chesil Beach. The four-bedroom property is full of natural
light and has stone floors and white walls, while the open-plan living space ——with oak
dining table ——is ideal for large group dinners.
sawdays. co. uk
21. Which of the following is the best place to learn surfing?
A. Mapled Cottage. B. Ivy Cove.
C. Seaspray. D. Wans Barton.
22. What can we learn about Wans Barton?
A. It was built in 1903.
B. It is perfect for large group dinners.
C. It has three bedrooms.
D. It has wooden floors and stone walls.
23. What do the four cottages have in common?
A. They all have white walls.
B. They all have easy access to beaches.
C. Their rooms are of the same price.
D. They are located in the same area.
B
Among the more colorful characters of Leadville’s golden age was H.A. W. Tabor. His
history is fast becoming one of the legends of the Old West. Perhaps he was tricked by
rumors of fortunes to be made in Colorado mines. A few years later he moved west to the
small Colorado mining camp known as California Gulch. “Great deposits of lead(铅) are
sure to be found here.” he said.
Tabor opened a store, which sold everything from boots to salt, flour, and tobacco. It
was his custom to “grubstake” miners, in other words, to supply them with food and
supplies while they looked for ore (矿石), in return for which he would get a share in the
mine if one was discovered.
One day in 1878, two miners came in and asked for “grub”. Tabor had decided to quit3
supplying it because he had lost too much money that way. These were continued, however,
and Tabor was too busy to argue with them. “Oh, help yourself. One more time won’t make
any difference,” He said and went on selling shoes and hats to other customers. The two
miners took $17 worth of supplies, in return for which they gave Tabor a one-third interest
in their findings. They picked wasteland on the mountain side and began to dig. After nine
days they struck silver. Tabor bought the shares of the other two men, and so the mine
belonged to him alone. This mine, known as the “Pittsburgh Mine,” made 1,300,000 for
Tabor in return for his $17 investment.
Later Tabor bought the Matchless Mine for $117,000. This turned out to be even more
incredible than the Pittsburgh, yielding $35,000 worth of silver per day at one time.
Leadville grew. Tabor became its first mayor, and later became vice-governor of the state.
24. Tabor went to Colorado ________.
A. to seek fortune B. to sell supplies
C. to open a mine company D. to look for ore
25. What is Tabor’s custom in his shop?
A. Sharing wasteland with miners.
B. Helping the miners to look for ore.
C. Supplying everything to miners for free.
D. Exchanging items for minerals interests with miners.
26. Why didn’t Tabor give up the “grub” with the two miners?
A. Because he was specialized in business.
B. Because they insisted on making a deal with him.
C. Because the other customers prevented him then.
D. Because he had earned too much money before.
27. What is the intention of the passage?
A. To introduce Tabor’s successful experience.
B. To encourage people to start a business.
C. To discuss Tabor’s life planning.
D. To tell of the gold rush.
C
Jonathan Agnew recently described “unofficial interviews” as those where you agree
that it’s “between you and I”. And a Times journalist wrote about someone who had “made
Jenny and I feel so welcome”. They are both intelligent people with the ability to express4
ideas fluently and logically. And yet they wrote “I” where they meant “me”.
It’s happening more and more. We are scared of the mistake like “Terry and me went to
the pub”. We’ve all been taught that it should be “Terry and I went to the pub”. Plus we’ve
heard the Queen say “my husband and I” a lot. So we begin to use “and I” even when it
should be “and me”.
But my point here is not to support the correct usage. It’s the opposite: I want to reject
the idea that there’s such a thing as “correct” English at all. Language isn’t like maths,
where you can show that two plus two is four. Language has no fundamental rights and
wrongs, only conventions. You cannot definitively prove that any are “right” and others
“wrong”.
Sometimes correct language sounds absurd. Look at Ofsted (Office for Standards in
Education, Children’s Services and Skills) who came up with a new rule. Primary school
children now have to be taught that “inverted commas” is right, while “speech marks” is
wrong. You and I know that those terms are interchangeable. And the child who looks at
those marks on the page can see that both make perfect sense. That’s because a primary
school child is more intelligent than the Ofsted turkey who came up with this rule.
As the teacher who told me about the ludicrous rule pointed out, there is no doubt that
in a few years’ time, the “incorrect” term will become the “correct” one. But the truly
horrible thing about an education system like this is that it destroys children’s love of
language. It tells them they have to worry about rules, instead of encouraging them to read
and write for its own sake. Let them read for fun and they’ll absorb the rules — or
conventions — anyway. Have them shaking in fear about English tests, and you’ll increase
their insecurity about getting language “right”.
Then one day that insecurity will have them saying “and I” even though they mean
“and me”.
28. Why do people use “and I” when it should be “and me” according to the text?
A. The Ofsted sets a rule.
B. “and I” is the correct English.
C. The Queen makes a similar mistake.
D. People feel insecure about using “and me”.
29. What can we learn from paragraphs 3 and 4?
A. Rules benefit children’s language learning.
B. Language learning is more complicated than maths.
C. Language is based on commonly accepted rules.5
D. A primary school child is smarter than the Ofsted.
30. What does the underlined word “ludicrous” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. Influential. B. Particular.
C. Conventional. D. Ridiculous.
31. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude towards the correct English?
A. Critical. B. Objective.
C. Favorable. D. Indifferent.
D
California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be
published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor.
The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more
than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or
unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San
Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by
more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.
Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick Mclntyre, an ecologist who was
the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed
into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small
trees that compete with big trees for resources（资源）.
But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with
another one between 2001 and 2010, Mclntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread
death of big trees that was evident even in wild lands protected from woodcutting or
development.
The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water
shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated
how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into
account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of
snowmelt（融雪）.
Since the 1930s, Mclntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state
have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier
snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.
32. What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A. The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.6
B. The increasing variety of California big trees.
C. The distribution of big trees in California forests.
D. The influence of farming on big trees in California.
33. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees?
A. Ecological studies of forests. B. Banning woodcutting.
C. Limiting housing development. D. Fire control measures.
34. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to Mclntyre?
A. Inadequate snowmelt. B. A longer dry season.
C. A warmer climate. D. Dampness of the air.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. California's Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone?
B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California Soon
C. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests?
D. Patrick Mclntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California
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've been feeling a lot sleepy in your daily life, here are some tips to picking up
your energy levels. But first, you should make sure if you're experiencing some serious
illnesses. 36 , keep these tips in mind.
The first recommendation is to exercise. Although it may seem difficult to work out
when you're tired, it turns out that physical activity can actually give you more energy. The
second thing to work on is to go to sleep early enough to get a full night's sleep, preferably
so that you wake up naturally without the need for your alarm. 37 . Thus, another useful
tip is to take a nap during the afternoon. Naps can restore your mind and body without
taking up too much time, regaining your energy and raising working efficiency. The best
length of time for a nap is about 20 minutes. Shorter, and you. won't get much out of it.
38 .
39 . Drinking plenty of water and fluids throughout the day is one important
way to stay
energized, since dehydration （脱水）leaves us in low spirits. Some experts say that eating
smaller meals more often throughout the day can help maintain energy and balance blood7
sugar levels. Be aware also that people who are overweight are more likely to experience
tiredness easily. 40 , reducing extra weight
could help you gain more energy.
A. If you're overweight
B. If you. feel uncomfortable
C. As you know, it is quite a good habit
D. However, this goal is hard to achieve in practice
E. Longer, and you. may find it harder to sleep at night
F. If you're otherwise healthy but just need some extra energy
G. Other ways to increase energy involve our diet and consumption
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 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。
It was a cold winter’s afternoon. Robert stopped for a moment as he crossed the bridge
and looked down at the river below. There were hardly any 41 on the river. Near the
bridge, 42 , almost directly below, there was a small canoe, with a boy in it. He was
not wearing many clothes, Robert 43 . He had a tremble and walked on.
44 he heard a cry. “Help! Help!” The cry came from the river. Robert looked
45 . The boy was in the water and his canoe was 46 away. “Help! Help!” he called
again.
Robert was a good swimmer. Taking off his clothes, he 47 into the river. The
freezing water made him shiver all over, 48 in a few seconds he reached the boy.
49 the boy with him, he started to swim towards the 50 . But at that moment he
noticed a large motor boat under the bridge. There were several people on the boat, all 51
in his direction. Robert decided to swim towards the boat.
“Give me a hand,” he shouted 52 he got near the boat. He 53 up into a row
of faces. “It’s 54 ,” he thought. “They look so 55 .” Silently they helped the boy
into the boat and 56 him in a blanket. But they did not move to 57 Robert.
“Aren’t you going to pull me 58 , too?” Robert asked.
“You!” said one of the men. Robert noticed that that man was standing next to a large
59 , “You! Why, we were making a TV comedy and you 60 a whole afternoon’s
work! You can stay where you are!”
41. A. rocks B. fishermen C. swimmers D.boats
42. A. however B. besides C. anyhow D. indeed8
第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 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。
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Li Wenliang.
Dr. Li Wenliang, one of the eight“whistle blowers” who tried 61 (warn)
fellow medics（医师） of 62 novel corona virus when it first emerged（出现） in
Wuhan, died early on Friday. Wuhan Central Hospital 63 (confirm) in a statement
released on 64 (it) official Weibo account. “Our hospital’s ophthalmologist Li
Wenliang was 65 (unfortunate) infected with corona virus during his work in the
fight 66 the corona virus epidemic,”the statement read, 67 (add) “He died at
2:58 a.m. on February 7 after attempts to resuscitate were unsuccessful.”
“After emergency treatment, Li Wenliang passed away,” the Central Hospital of
Wuhan announced on Weibo, China’s version of Twitter. “We deeply regret and mourn
Li’s 68 (die).”
Dr. Li is a hero, 69 will live in our hearts forever. May God bless all the
courageous doctors and 70 (nurse) fighting on the front line.
43. A. concluded B. guessed C. judged D. noticed
44. A. Till then B. Far away C. Just then D. From there
45. A. down B. sideways C. forward D. backward
46. A. running B. floating C. flowing D. fading
47. A. swam B. stepped C. dived D. dropped
48. A. and B. so C. or D. but
49. A. Pushing B. Dragging C. Catching D. Holding
50. A. bank B. bridge C. canoe D. boat
51. A. swimming B. rowing C. looking D. screaming
52. A. since B. till C. once D. as
53. A. turned B. looked C. hurried D. stood
54. A. funny B. heartwarming C. worthwhile D. fantastic
55. A. relieved B. touched C.annoyed D. grateful
56. A. left B. wrapped C. placed D. threw
57. A. assist B. thank C. save D. welcome
58. A. on B. off C. away D. out
59. A. sail B. lifeboat C. camera D. container
60. A. ruined B. rescued C. participated D. improved9
第四部分写作(共两节，满分 35 分)
第一节 短文改错(共 10 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
文中共有 10 处语言错 误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除
或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。
Last night, I saw a movie calling “Cube". It's so a nice movie that I want to share it
with you. In this movie, six people were in a trap. Everybody tries to escape. However,
when they try to escape from the cube, they finds the biggest enemy is not the cube, and
themselves unexpectedly. In a fact, Cube is considered like a laboratory, used to examine the
development of human civilization process. This movie tells us that we must beat us and
then we can survive in the dangerously environment. If we only depend others, we will lose.
第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）
假如你是李华，你班来自美国的交换生 Peter 生病住院了。请给他发封邮件，内
客包括:
1. 表示关心;
2. 提供帮助;
3. 祝愿康复。
注意：
1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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