1、湖南省長(zhǎng)沙市重點(diǎn)中學(xué)2014屆高三第四次月考英語(yǔ)試題高三英語(yǔ)備課組組稿(考試范圍：高考全部?jī)?nèi)容)本試卷分為四個(gè)部分，包括聽(tīng)力、語(yǔ)言知識(shí)運(yùn)用、閱讀和書面表達(dá)。時(shí)量120分鐘。滿分150分。Part Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A(22.5 marks) Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each que

2、stion is followed by three choices marked A，B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.EXAMPLE：When will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 1(C )1. What does the woman enj

3、oy doing during her trips?A. Meeting different people. B. Trying the local food. C. Taking pictures.(A)2. Why does the man like the last photo best?A. Its very amusing. B. It has beautiful scenery. C. His best friend is in it.Conversation 2(B)3. How old was the woman when she won the competition?A.

4、10. B. 11. C. 7.(C)4. What prize did the woman win?A. 20 dollars. B. Some books. C. A gift certificate.Conversation 3(B)5. Why does the man make his phone call?A. To buy a table. B. To reserve a table. C. To book a ticket.(C)6. What time do the speakers set at last?A. 7：00. B. 8：00. C. 9：00.Conversa

5、tion 4(A)7. Where does this conversation take place? A. In a flat building. B. In the mans office. C. In the womans house. (B)8. What is the woman looking for?A. A two­bedroom flat. B. A three­bedroom flat. C. A ground­floor flat. (C)9. What does the woman think of the flat? A. It is

6、too small to live in. B. It is too expensive to buy. C. It is satisfying on the whole. Conversation 5(B)10. How does the man feel this evening?A. Tired. B. Unhappy. C. Disappointed.(A)11.Why doesnt the man like his present job?A. He feels lonely. B. He has to work at night. C. His boss is strict wit

7、h him.(C)12. What do we know about the man?A. He has to work every night. B. He is quiet in character.C. He doesnt care about working at night.Conversation 6(A)13. Where did Andrew find the money?A. In a phone booth.B. On his way to school.C. Outside the newspaper office.(B)14. What did Andrew do af

8、ter he found the money?A. He took the money to a nearby bank.B. He called the police.C. He looked for its owner.(A)15. What can be inferred from the conversation?A. A TV program covered Andrews story.B. The woman is grateful to Andrew.C. Andrew has a full­time job.Section B (7.5 marks)Direction

9、s: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE.Time16._Thursday_PlaceSao Paulos Ibirapuera StadiumEventAustraliaBrazi

10、l, the semifinal of the sports World Championship for 17._basketball_Course1st quarter18._2121_2nd quarter4039 (Brazil leading)3rd quarter19._6457_(Brazil leading)ResultAustralia beat Brazil 8876, thanks to 20._(great)_teamwork_Part Language Knowledge (45 marks) Section A (15 marks)Directions: For e

11、ach of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A，B，C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.(C)21. When you think about your future career, remember that some glamorous jobs can be rather difficult and _ some ordinary jobs can be quite important.A. which B. w

12、hat C. that D. when(C)22. In the video the bird is seen jumping up and down, _his head back and forth, and flapping his wings to the song.A. has shaken B. to shake C. shaking D. shakes(A)23. Mary is so devoted to whatever she is doing that it wont be long _she learns something well.A. before B. sinc

13、e C. when D. as(D)24. This is a simple idea, _ is hard to put into practice.A. one B. that C. it D. one that(D)25. We are now consuming these fuels at a much higher rate than they _. A. produced B. being producedC. are produced D. are being produced(A)26. For a lot of people, stewardesses are the fa

14、ce of the airline. They _ ideas of beauty, handsome salaries, freedom to travel and a glamorous lifestyle.A. have long been associated with B. had long been associated withC. have long associated with D. were long associated with(B)27. Life can be discouraging, but you dont have to be discouraged. E

15、ven when there is no reason for joy, _ truly joyful.A. does be B. do beC. being D. to be (D)28. To become successful, you may find it important to read about successful people _ how they achieve success.A. seeing B. being seen C. having seen D. to see(B)29. I learned Russian for 6 months at college.

16、 Because of no professional teachers, I _ Russian again since then.A. had never learned B. have never learned C. never learned D. was never learning(C)30. _ in the east of the city, the new middle school is very beautiful, attracting more and more students from the other provinces.A. Locating B. Bei

17、ng located C. Located D. To locate(C)31. The child tiptoed quietly to the bird, but _ into the forest when he was about to catch it.A. flew it away B. away flew itC. away it flew D. flew away it(D)32. Damage caused by flooding in the small town _ by a government official, and the total loss was repo

18、rted last Monday.A. is inspected B. is being inspectedC. was being inspected D. had been inspected(C)33. When did you first pay a visit to America?As early as the 1980s, but I _ there for only a few weeks.A. had stayed B. would stayC. stayed D. were staying(C)34. I am so glad that my job interview _

19、 be so successful, which is far from my expectation.A. might B. would C. should D. must(A)35. The whole street hasnt been cleaned for a whole week, so the number of rats_ increasing and quantities of rubbish _ been piled up.A. is; have B. is; has C. are; have D. are; hasSection B (18 marks)Direction

20、s: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Time spent in a bookshop can be most enjoyable, whether you are a book­lover or merely you are there to buy a book as a present.

21、Whatever the reason is, you can soon become totally _36_ of your surroundings. The desire to pick up a book with an attractive dust jacket is irresistible, although this method of selection ought not to be followed, as you might end up with a rather _37_ book. You soon become interested in some _38_

22、or other, and usually it is only much later that you realize you have spent far too much time there and must _39_ off to keep some forgotten appointmentwithout buying a book, of course. This opportunity to _40_ the realities of everyday life is, I think, the main attraction of a bookshop. There are

23、not many places where it is possible to do this. You can _41_ such places to your hearts content. If it is a good shop, no assistant will have an inevitable greeting, “Can I help you, sir？”You finished browsing. Then, and only then, are his services _42_. Of course you may want to find out where a p

24、articular _43_ is, but when he has led you there, the assistant should _44_ carefully and look as if he is not interested in selling a single book. You have to be careful not to be _45_ by the variety of books in a bookshop. It is very easy to enter the shop looking for a book on ancient coins and t

25、o come out carrying one of the _46_ best­selling novels. This sort of thing can be very dangerous. Apart from running up a huge _47_， you can waste a great deal of time wandering from section to section. (B)36. A. unknown B. unaware C. uncommon D. unsuspecting(A)37. A. dull B. interesting C. pr

26、ecious D. valuable(D)38. A. magazine B. picture C. newspaper D. book(A)39. A. dash B. leave C. drop D. run(B)40. A. avoid B. escape C. miss D. break(B)41. A. search for B. wander round C. go to D. leave out(C)42. A. essential B. important C. necessary D. compulsory(D)43. A. district B. place C. regi

27、on D. section(A)44. A. retire B. stand C. read D. work(D)45. A. cheated B. driven C. absorbed D. attracted(C)46. A. oldest B. dearest C. latest D. cheapest(C)47. A. cashes B. money C. account D. bankSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word

28、 that best fits the context.Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strength. When you go 48._through_ hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. Dont worry them because some of the most beautiful things 49._that_ we have in life come from only changes and mist

29、akes. Struggles increase your inner strength. You cant always realize what you can do until you get 50._a_ chance to actually do that. The hard times in your life give you the opportunity to prove 51._yourself/yourselves_. Every struggle in your life makes you stronger and 52._more_ confident and pr

30、oductive. Hard times help you realize your inner strength. Remember, hard times do 53._not_ create heroes. It is during the hard times that the hero within us is revealed.Be strong, because things will get better one day. It might be stormy now, 54._but_ it cant rain forever. 55._As_ a matter of fac

31、t, the most important lessons in your life are learned through hard times and struggles. So discover your inner strength and find out what you can do! Part Reading Comprehension (30 marks) Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished stat

32、ements. For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AThe Yale Peabody Museum is open：Monday through Saturday 10：00 am. to 5：00 pm.Sunday Noon to 5：00 pm.The Museum is closed on New Years Day, Easter Sunda

33、y, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.Admission Fees：$9.00 Adults$8.00 Senior citizens 65 years and over$5.00 Children ages 3 through 18, and college students with ID$4.00 Group admissionTo receive this reduced admission, groups must make a reservation at least 2 we

34、ekdays in advance. Group admission is only available with a written confirmation brought to the Museum at the time of the visit.More attention：>>>Some halls may be closed to the public on weekday mornings during the academic year for school group programs, so we recommend visiting after 1 p

35、m. on weekdays or at any time on the weekends.>>>There is no cafeteria or lunchroom at the Peabody. Information on local eating places is available through our Restaurant Guide or at the Admission Desk in the lobby. Visitors are welcome to picnic on the lawns around the Museum.>>>P

36、hotography with hand­held cameras is permitted in exhibition halls for personal use only; photography of The Age of Mammals is prohibited at all times. All other uses require the advance written permission of the Yale Peabody Museum.>>>Highlights Tours of the Museum are offered at no e

37、xtra charge every Saturday and Sunday at 12：30 and 1：30 pm. These 45­minute tours of the Yale Peabody Museums exhibition halls are led by one of our specially trained volunteer guides.>>>The Museum offers free individual admission on Thursday afternoons from 2：00 to 5：00 pm. during the

38、 months of September to June.>>>Admission is free to any individual with a valid Yale ID. Check out a Peabody Museum pass at your local library. A Museum pass will give you $5 off each admission for up to 4 people. Ask for it at your local library.(B)56. To visit the museum, a 12­year&

39、#173;old six grader should pay_A. 4 dollars B. 5 dollars C. 8 dollars D. 9 dollars.(A)57. Visitors are allowed to have lunch _A. outside the museumB. in any hall of the museumC. in the cafeteria of the museumD. in the lunchroom of the museum(D)58. According to the passage, The Age of Mammals is most

40、 probably _ in the museum.A. a book B. a magazineC. a video D. an exhibition hall(D)59. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Admission for Yale students to visit the Museum is free.B. Extra money is supposed to be paid for guides while visiting the Museum.C. Some exhibition

41、 halls are not open Monday through Friday.D. Photography is not allowed in exhibition halls for commercial use.(C)60. The passage is written to _A. attract more visitors to the Yale Peabody MuseumB. introduce the exhibits in the Yale Peabody MuseumC. give instructions about visiting the Yale Peabody

42、 MuseumD. remind visitors how to get their admission to the Yale Peabody MuseumBThree boys and three girls were going to Lauderdale, Florida, dreaming of golden beaches as the gray cold of New York was left behind them. When the bus passed through New Jersey, they began to notice a man, who sat in f

43、ront of them, dressed in a plain, ill­fitting suit, never moving, his dusty face masking his age.Shortly after a snack at the Howard Johnsons outside Washington, they went back to the bus, and one of the girls sat beside him and introduced herself.“Were going to Florida，” she said brightly. “I

44、hear its really beautiful.”“It is，” he said quietly, as if remembering something he had tried to forget.“Want some wine？” she said. He smiled and took a full glass. After a while, slowly and painfully, he told his story. His name was Vingo and had been in jail in New York for the past four years. La

45、st week he was released from imprisonment and now going home.“When I was in prison I wrote to my wife，” he said. “I told her that I was going to be away a long time, and that if she couldnt stand it, she could just forget me; Id understand. We used to live in Brunswick, just before Jacksonville, and

46、 theres a big oak tree just as you come into town. Last week, I wrote her again. I told her that if shed take me back, she should put a yellow handkerchief on the tree, and Id get off and come home. If she didnt want me, forget it, no handkerchief, and Id go on through.”She told the others, and soon

47、 all of them were in it, caught up in the approach of Brunswick, waiting for the approach of the great oak tree. Now they were 10 miles from Brunswick, and then five. Then, suddenly, all of the young people were up out of their seats, screaming and shouting and crying, doing small dances of joy. The

48、 oak tree was covered with yellow handkerchiefs, 20 of them, 30 of them, maybe hundreds, a tree that stood like small flags of welcome flying in the wind. As the young people shouted, Vingo rose and made his way to the front of the bus to go home.(B)61. What attracted the six young people when their

49、 bus passed through New Jersey?A. The Howard Johnsons. B. A poorly­dressed man.C. Golden beaches. D. A mysterious man with a mask.(D)62. It can be inferred from the short conversation between the girl and Vingo that _A. he had forgotten all his pastB. he hated talking with strangersC. he was a

50、dangerous prisoner escaping from jailD. he was a man of few words but kind of friendly(D)63. Vingo wrote a letter to his wife before starting off to _A. ask for her forgivenessB. beg her to allow him back homeC. tie a yellow handkerchief to the oak treeD. make sure if she was still in love with him(

51、C)64. Why did all the young people shout with joy when they arrived in Brunswick?A. They were only 5 miles away from their destination.B. They were surprised to see so many welcoming people.C. They were sure that Vingos wife was expecting him home.D. The oak tree was still standing there welcoming V

52、ingo back home.(A)65. What can be the best title for the story?A. Going Home B. An Oak TreeC. Yellow Handkerchiefs D. A Bus TripCWhen you look at yourself in the mirror, do you ever wonder why you look the way you do?No two faces look exactly alike, making a human face as unique as a fingerprint. Ge

53、netics (遺傳學(xué)) obviously play a major roleno two faces share the same DNA. But even in identical twins, there are still small differences in their appearances. So what is it that makes each face different?The answer lies in a small piece of your DNA called a “gene enhancer”， according to a study publi

54、shed in Science. “There are thousands of enhancers in the human genome，” study leader Axel Visel, a researcher with Berkeley Lab. US. told Discovery.According to Visel, these DNA pieces act like switches, turning genes on and off and therefore determining whether a certain facial feature develops in

55、 a fetus (胎兒) while it is still in the womb (子宮)Whats interesting about gene enhancers is that they dont have to be found anywhere close to the genes they affect. They are able to control their targets from far away, which makes them even more influential.To test how powerful these special DNA piece

56、s are in shaping the face, researchers deleted three of the gene enhancers in mice and compared them with normal mice at 8 weeks of age. The results showed that each enhancer deletion caused a distinct set of differences in the shape of the facefor example, causing an increase or decrease in facial length or width.In fact, scientists first noticed the existence of gene enhancers long ago, but they called them “junk DNA” back then because they didnt produce proteins and were thought to have no biological function. Bu