广东省仲元中学学年高三月考英语试题 Word版含答案.docx

1、广东省仲元中学学年高三月考英语试题 Word版含答案广东仲元中学2017-2018学年高三英语9月月考第一部分 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。A2016 Exhibitions in the British MuseumSunken cities: Egypts lost worlds19 May27 November 2016Sainsbury Exhibitions GalleryAdults16.50, Members/under 16s freeSunken under

2、the sea for over a thousand years, two lost cities of ancient Egypt were lately rediscovered. Their amazing discovery is transforming our understanding of the deep connections between the great ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece. Their story is told for the first time in this exhibition.Franc

3、is Townes watercolours of Rome21 January14 August 2016Room 90/ Open late FridaysFree, just drop inCome and experience 18th-century Rome through an astonishing series of watercolours not displayed together since 1805.Sicily: culture and conquest21 April14 September 2016Room 35Tickets: Adults10, Membe

4、rs/under 16s freeThis exhibition tells Sicilys fascinating storiesfrom the arrival of the Greeks and other settlers, to the extraordinary period of enlightenment(启蒙) under Norman rule in the 11thto 13thcenturies.Early British exploration of the classical world14 March27 July 2016Room 90a/ Open late

5、FridaysFree, just drop inThis small display features a remarkable selection of drawings by British explorers and architects, who discovered and documented some of Sicilys best surviving classical sculpture and architecture.1. Which place does Francis Townes works picture?A. Egypt. B. France. C. Rome

6、. D. Sicily.2. What art works are housed in Room 90a?A. Drawings. B. Buildings. C. Sculptures. D. Watercolours.3. Which exhibition can you attend in October?A. Sicily: culture and conquestB. Sunken cities: Egypts lost worldsC. Francis Townes watercolours of RomeD. Early British exploration of the cl

7、assical worldBA man walked into a small Irish pub and ordered three beers. Bartender was surprised, but he served that man three beers. One hour later the man ordered three beers again. The very next day that man ordered three beers again and drank quietly at a table. This repeated several times and

8、 shortly after the people of the town were whispering about the man, who was ordering three beers at once. A couple of weeks later, the bartender decided to clear this out and inquired: “I do not want to pry, but could you explain, why do you order three beers all the time?” The man replied: “It see

9、ms strange, isnt it? You see, my two brothers live abroad at the moment, one in France and another in Italy. We have made an agreement, that every time we go to pub each of us will order extra two beers and it will help keeping up the family bond ”. Soon all the town have heard about the mans answer

10、 and liked it a lot. The man became a local celebrity. Residents of the town were telling this story to newcomers or tourists and even invited them to that pub to look at Three Beer Man. However, one day the man came to pub and ordered only two beers, not three as usual. The bartender served him wit

11、h bad feeling. All that evening the man ordered and drank only two beers. The very next day all the town was talking about this news, some people pray for the soul of one of the brothers, others quietly grieve. When the man came to pub the next time and ordered two beers again, the bartender asked h

12、im: “I would like to offercondolences to you, due to the death of your dear brother”. The man considered this for a moment and then replied: “Oh, you are probably surprised that I order only two beers now? Well, my two brothers are alive and well. Its just because of my decision. I promised myself t

13、o give up drinking.”4. The man ordered three beers all the time because _. A. people were fond of drinking beers in this pub. B. he missed his two brothers living abroad very much. C. it was an agreement with his brothers to keep up the family bond. D. this would help him become a local celebrity.5.

14、 We can infer from the passage that_. A. news traveled fast in the town. B. the man became famous in the town because he was a heavy drinker C. the mans brothers liked drinking beer very much D. the man was strong-minded to give up drinking6. The bartender served the man with bad feeling because _.

15、A. he would earn less money B. he thought the man should order three beers C. he thought one of the mans brothers had passed away D. the man decided to drink two beers7. The underlined word “condolences” in the last paragraph can be replaced by_.A. gratitude B. appreciation C. surprise D. sympathyCO

16、n Saturday 17 September 2016, you may catch sight of hundreds of apes(猩猩) running around the streets of London. Theyll have been filming a new Planet of the Apes movie, youll probably think. But in fact, when the starters pistol sounds for the Great Gorilla Run next year, this highly popular event w

17、ill have been raising money for thirteen years. People from all over the world will run, jog or walk 8km in gorilla costumes through the capitals streets, passing suchiconiclandmarks as The Tower of London and St Pauls Cathedral. By the time the last ape crosses the finishing line, the runners will

18、have raised millions for endangered species and education projects in Central Africa.Unusual charity events such as these are a hugetrendfor raising money forworthwhile causes. If, however, youre looking to really likethe ideaof running through mud and freezing cold ice, then The Tough Mudder is per

19、haps what youve been searching for. In thisdifficult and tiringteam event, participants finish a 10 to 12-mile barrier course that tests physical strength and mental courage. Its more aboutfriendshipthan winning. Over 150 such events worldwide have raised 5 million.But fundraising doesnt have to inv

20、olve physicaleffort. Students at a school in Illinois played Justin Biebers song Baby over loudspeakers and urged fellow students to pay to stop the song. They needed to raise $1,000 in one week to achieve this. Beyond expectations, they exceeded(超过) the goal within three days. Even teacherschipped

21、in.If you want to join the ranks of gorillas next September, you only have to pay 60 to register. This includes the gorilla suit, which you can keep. If you take part, not only will you have been helping the gorillas and people who depend on their habitat, youll never have to buy another set of fanc

22、y clothes again!8. What is the Great Gorilla Run held for? A. To film a new Planet of the Apes B. To collect money for Central Africa C. To make a study of the origin of man D. To enjoy famous senic spots in London9. What can we learn about the Tough Mudder? A. It is disgusting B. It is unique C. It

23、 is competitive D. It is challenging10. What does the phrase “chipped in” in the third paragraph refer to? A. Joined in singing B. Made a contributionC. Scolded the organizers D. Interrupted the activity11. Which can be a suitable title for the passage? A. Going Crazy for Charity! B. Protecting Our

24、Rare Animals! C. Competing in Unusual Events! D. Watching Out for Aggressive Animals!DA recent housing project in Helsinki offers remarkably cheap apartments for those under the age of 25. They must commit to spending time with their older neighbors. Helsinki offers 247-suqare-foot studio apartments

25、 with a bathroom, storage space, kitchen, and balcony for only $272 every month-about a third of the average price for a studio in the city. The apartment is inside homes for the elderly, and the young renter must spend between three to five hours with their elderly neighbors each week.Like pretty m

26、uch all other major cities in the world, Finlands capital of Helsinki has faced rapid population growth in recent years. And with population growth, comes an inevitable rise in the cost of living, and of course, sharp increase in rent. Currently, Helsinki is ranked 14th on the list ofthe worlds most

27、 expensive cities. For those young and freshly independent, this causes terrible problems even homelessness.Its a very expensive city to live in, Mr. Bostrom writes in an email to CNNs Eoghan Macguire. If you manage to get an apartment that the city owns, it can be quite affordable. The screening cr

28、iteria included the ability to participate in a variety of activities, such as cooking or playing instruments, but the number of applicants for those apartments is so high that waiting list takes forever,” he says.According to Helsinkis Youth Housing Association, they city council aims to ensure tha

29、t every young person will have a home by 2018. Miki Mielonen, a representative of the youth department, says this project, currently in its trial stages, will help out young people while offering social benefits to senior citizens. “I think there is quite a rigid opinion in Finland with many people

30、thinking young of the old ideas that we are going to break down.”12. Helsinki probably rents a cheap apartment to a young man who_. A. reaches the age of 25 B. has financial problems C. promises to accompany the elderly D. agrees to share it with his neighbor13. Which is the root reason for the hous

31、ing problems in Helsinki? A. The population explosion B. The high living standard C. Worlds priciest apartment rent D. Low employment of college graduates14. According to Mr Bostrom, the cheap apartments are _. A. well-decorated B. difficult to afford C. in short supply D. popular with technicians15

32、. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. The young in Helsinki are mostly homeless B. Helsinki will overcome peoples prejudice C. The project will be experimental in future D. The project is more beneficial to the young第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。 Living with a roommate can be a great experience as ma