山西省应县第一中学2019届高三9月月考英语试卷（含答案）

应县第一中学2019届高三9月月考

英语试题 2018.9

时间：120分钟 满分：150分

第一部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题3分，满分60分）

第一节：阅读下列短文，从所给各题的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项

A

Have you ever had one of those days when all you wanted to do was read an emotionally powerful story that would cause you to tears? Most of us tend to be attracted by stories that reach us on multiple levels, including sadness. There are plenty of books that make you cry (and sometimes laugh) and that you can really sink your teeth into. Here are four of them.

1. The Kite Runner

This realistic and moving description of life in Afghanistan accounts for the people who were badly affected by the Taliban. You’ll cry as you get to know the familial relationships and cruelty involved, but you’ll also get a sense of hope as you quickly read through this appealing novel. 2. The Book Thief

Let’s put it this way: Death itself is the narrator. The story is about a young girl named Liesel who has to live with foster parents during World War II. On the way to her new home, her brother dies, setting the gloomy tone for the story. There is hope, however, when Liesel discovers her love for reading and makes a relationship with a young Jewish man she helps hide from the Nazis.

3. The Fault in Our Stars

This is probably the most likely book on the list to make you cry, as it records the experiences of teens who are dying from cancer and living their last days in love. Their lifestyle is tragic and disturbing at the same time, as we watch their health worsen. The real tragedy is the love story between the main characters, who know that their romance is fruitless.

4. A Child Called “It”

Easily one of the saddest stories of abuse in recent decades, A Child Called It is based on the true story of Dave Pelzer, a boy from California who suffered at the hands of his cruel family. The tears will come from both sadness and the inspiration tied to Dave’s fight for survival in an environment where he is believed worthless. 1.What do the four books have in common? A.They are all about cruel wars. B.They all probably make you cry.

C.They are all about suffering children.

D.They are all adapted from true stories.

2.Which book is about a young victim whose family treated him cruelly? A.The Kite Runner B.A Child Called “It” C.The Fault in Our Stars D.The Book Thief 3.The passage is intended to __________. A.advise us to buy some books B.inspire us to read more C.explain why we love reading D.introduce some moving books

B

A young woman sits alone in a café sipping tea and reading a book. She pauses briefly to write in a nearby notepad before showing her words to a passing café waiter: \-called \s\where customers are not allowed to speak, and only communicate by writing in notepads.

The concept rises by a desire to be alone among young Japanese, a situation brought by economic uncertainty, a shift in traditional family support structures and the growing social isolation. The phenomenon is not limited to coffee shops but covers everything from silent discos, where participants dance alone wearing wireless

headphones connected to the DJ, to products such as small desk tents designed for conversation-free privacy in the office. One Kyoto company even offers single women the opportunity to have a \—a full bridal affair, complete with white dress and ceremony, and the only thing missing is the groom. The trend has its own media expression-“botchi-zoku”, referring to individuals who consciously choose to do things completely on their own.

One recent weekday afternoon, Chihiro Higashikokubaru, a 23-year-old nurse, travelled 90 minutes from her home, to Tokyo on her day off in order to enjoy some solo time. Speaking quietly at the entrance of the cafe, Miss Higashikokubaru said: “I heard about this place via Twitter and I like the idea of coming here. I work as a nurse and it's always very busy. There are very few quiet places in Tokyo, and it's a big busy city. I just want to come and sit somewhere quietly on my own. I’m going to drink a cup of tea and maybe do some drawings. I like the idea of a quiet, calm atmosphere.” The desire to be isolated is not a new concept in Japan, home to an estimated 3.6 million \隐士) who withdraw completely from society.

4.What is special about the “silent cafes”? A.It provides various tea and books.

B.It has attracted many popular young people. C.It offers service by writing not by speaking D.People are not allowed to communicate.

5.Which of the following statement can’t account for the idea of being alone in Japan? A.Unstable economic situation

B.A change in traditional family support pattern

C.The rising demand for privacy D.The increasing social isolation

6.What do we know about Higashikokubaru? A.She doesn’t like to be a nurse.

B.She doesn’t like the life in big cities.

C.She travelled to Tokyo on her work days. D.She enjoys her solo time in a quiet place. 7.What is the best title of the passage? A.Lonely Japanese B.One woman wedding C.Social recluses in Japan D.Silent cafes

C

We all have our own idea of what the perfect smile should look like,whether we show a mouthful of whites or keep our lips closed and turned up at the corners.When we think of the perfect smile,we often picture someone grinning,with all of our teeth showing,but based on new findings,less is actually more.Nathaniel He1wig and his colleagues at the University of Minnesota discovered that a successful,genuine smile actually rests less on showing teeth and more on facial balance and symmetry(对称).

For the study,researchers looked at 3D computer-animated facial models of more than 800 study participants.The computer-animated facial models went through a series of facial transformations,with researchers changing the mouth angle,amount of teeth shown,the degree of the smile.Participants were then asked to rate the models’smiles based on effectiveness,genuineness and pleasantness.

The results of the study found that the most successful smile had a perfect balance of teeth,an ideal mouth angle,and a smile length that extended to what was called the“sweet spot”.Smiles that showed a quick sync(同步)of the left and right side of the face during smiling were also more highly related.

Smiling makes up a good part of our nonverbal(非语言的)communication,making it important to have a grin that will draw people to you and also seem sincere.It’s also worth noting that perfect smile could help improve your health too.

8.What is the possible meaning of the underlined word“grinning”in the first paragraph? A.Talking softly. B.Smiling widely. C.Chatting cheerfully. D.Eating healthily.

9.Which aspect should be considered when rating the smiles in the study? A.How pleasant it makes people feel. B.Whether it improves health.

C.How successful smiling people are. D.Whether it lasts long enough.

10.What makes the perfect smile based on the new study? A.White teeth. B.Smile length. C.Facial balance. D.Lip corners. 11.Where does this text probably come from?

A.A book review. C.A history textbook.

B.A science report. D.A travelling guide.

D

Books allow us a glance into the mind of the authors,but what if we could make a direct connection instead? What if we could ask specific questions about their experiences,receive instant answers,and hear their stories first—hand?

Now,thanks to a library in Denmark,you can check out a person as you use a book to find out more about their unique stories.

At the Human Library,you go through some titles and pick one you’d like to know more about.When you decide on a title,you are taken to a discussion area to meet your human book and have the next 30 minutes with your“book”to learn about it.The downside is,unlike a book,that you don’t take that person home with

you.Your“borrowed”human could be anyone—a funeral director,politician,or even a child—with an incredible story to tell.

The Human Library Organization came to be in Copenhagen,Denmark in

2000.Ronni Abergel,his brother Dany,and some colleagues hosted a four-day event during a major Northern European festival,hoping to raise awareness about violence among youth.After the Success.Abergel founded the Human Library

Organization.Since then,it has spread to more than 50 countries around the world. Though there are a few permanent human libraries,most aren’t places at all,but events.Even if many do take place at physical libraries,you don’t need a library

card—anyone can come and be part of the experience.All that’s needed is people who want to tell their stories,and people who are willing to listen.

12.The writer raises two questions in the first paragraph to__________. A.stress the importance of reading

B.draw the readers’attention to the topic C.picture a reading scene of the future D.invite readers to answer them

13.Which of the following could be a disadvantage of the Human Library? A.Few topics are available for discussion. B.There is limited time for communication. C.The human book can’t be taken away. D.No instant answer will be received.

14.To become a book in human form,one______. A.must present his library card B.has to be at least 18 years old C.should go to the library regularly D.is willing to share his stories

15.According to the author,the Human Library_______. A.has spread to every corner of the whole world

B.is an actual place for readers to discuss about books