湖北省荆州中学2021届高三英语8月月考试题（Word版附答案） 13页

荆州中学2018级8月月考 高三年级英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节 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. Which ink has been run out of? ‎ A. Red ink. B. Blue ink. C. Black ink. ‎ ‎2. Where is the girl’s towel? ‎ A. In the bedroom. B. In the bathroom. C. In the laundry room. ‎ ‎3. What type of climate does the woman prefer? ‎ A. Cool. B. Rainy. C. Hot. ‎ ‎4. What just happened in the conversation? ‎ A. The cat played with the man. ‎ B. The cat destroyed the woman’s sofa. ‎ C. The cat scratched the woman. ‎ ‎5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? ‎ A. Booking a hotel. ‎ B. Looking for the directions. ‎ C. Making comments on a flight. ‎ 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. How was the woman convinced to take the dance lesson? ‎ A. Her friend persuaded her. ‎ B. She overcame her fear on her own. ‎ C. She saw everyone having a good time. ‎ ‎7. How many kinds of dance does the woman mention? ‎ A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. ‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. Why does the man call the woman? ‎ A. To fix the door. B. To save his daughter. C. To help him enter his house. ‎ ‎9. How does the man probably feel now? ‎ A. Amused. B. Anxious. C. Angry. ‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Where does the conversation probably take place? ‎ A. In the school hall. B. In a classroom. C. In the teachers’ office. ‎ ‎11. What do we know about Eric from the conversation? ‎ A. He is overconfident. B. He is quiet. C. He is enthusiastic. ‎ ‎8月月考英语试卷 13 / 13‎ ‎12. What will the woman probably do next? ‎ A. Organize a study group. B. Eat lunch with some students. C. Prepare for the next class. ‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What is the girl doing? ‎ A. Looking for a missing friend. ‎ B. Searching for a lost pet. ‎ C. Helping the man make a poster. ‎ ‎14. Where was Charlie last seen according to the man? ‎ A. At the park. B. On the street. C. In the girl’s yard. ‎ ‎15. What do we know about Charlie? ‎ A. He is young. B. He has poor eyesight. C. He has brown eyes. ‎ ‎16. What is the relationship between the speakers? ‎ A. They are strangers. B. They are neighbors. C. They are family members. ‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. What does the speaker introduce first about Liverpool? ‎ A. The reputation. B. The culture. C. The business. ‎ ‎18. What kind of transport has been most important to Liverpool? ‎ A. Rail transport. B. Sea transport. C. Road transport. ‎ ‎19. What is RMS Lusitania? ‎ A. It is a famous pop group. ‎ B. It is a top football club. ‎ C. It is a well-known ship. ‎ ‎20. What has been the best-known export in Liverpool since the 1960s? ‎ A. Music. B. Coal. C. Cotton. ‎ 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）‎ 第一节 ‎（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A ‎ Devon Gallagher, a college graduate from Philadelphia, wants the world to know exactly where she’s been during her worldwide vacation in a special way.‎ The traveler, who was born with a bone disease, had her right leg amputated(截肢)at the age of four. Although the amputation caused hardships for Gallagher early on, she now treats it as an inspiration for living her best life.‎ To spread that message, Gallagher has taken to social media, where she shares photos of her travels across the globe, but instead of simply using a Geo-tag(智能影像定位app).She writes her location across her artificial leg before taking a picture.‎ Now she has been taking pictures across the Europe, which show her cycling over the canal in Amsterdam relaxing on a wall overlooking the city of Barcelona, posing with a waffle in Brussels, taking i ‎8月月考英语试卷 13 / 13‎ n the spectacular Parthenon temple in Athens and enjoying a river cruise in Budapest, all with the well-known locations written on her artificial leg.“I get a new leg every two years and I can choose the design on it. One day I had a sudden thought to get a chalk-board, ”Gallagher said. “My mum and grand-mother weren’t too keen on the idea, but my friends thought it was great and told me to go for it, so I did.”‎ Gallagher said people often stare when she’s writing on her leg, but once she shares the photos she receives only praise and encouragement.“My leg hasn’t stopped me from doing anything I’ve wanted to do,” she said. “I don’t know if it’s because of my determination to prove to myself that I can do it, but anyway, I’ve been able to keep up with my peers and lead a pretty great life.”Gallagher shows us that you should never let anything stand in the way of your dreams. If life gives you an artificial leg, make art.‎ ‎21.What message did Gallagher want to spread in her special way?‎ A. She enjoys her travelling across the globe.‎ B. She suffers little from her legs amputation.‎ C. She looks on her misfortune as another form of blessing.‎ D. She has exactly fallen in love with posting photos online.‎ ‎22.When Gallagher is writing on her leg, people often __________.‎ A. encourage and praise her ‎ B. look down on her C. look attentively on her D. look up to her ‎23.Gallagher can best be described as_______.‎ A. determined and creative B. friendly and generous C. helpful and ambitious D. independent and sensible ‎24. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?‎ A. Never Too Late to Share B. A Special Artificial Leg C. An Outstanding Photographer D. Gallagher’s Summer Holiday B University of Pennsylvania researchers say that for the first time they have linked social media use to increases in depression and loneliness. The idea that social media is anything but social when it comes to mental health has been talked about for years, but not many studies have managed to actually link the two. To do that, Penn researchers, led by psychologist Melissa Hunt, designed a study that focused on WeChat, Snapchat and Instagram.‎ ‎8月月考英语试卷 13 / 13‎ The study was conducted with 143 participants, who before they began, completed a mood survey and sent along photos of their battery screens, showing how often they were using their phones to access social media. “We set out to do a much more complete study which attempts to imitate real life.” Hunt said.‎ The study divided the participants into two groups: The first group was allowed to maintain their normal social media habits. The other, the control group, was restricted to 10 minutes per day on social media. The restrictions were put in place for three weeks and then the participants returned and were tested for outcomes such as fear of missing out, anxiety, depression and loneliness.‎ The results showed a very clear link between social media use and increased levels of depression and loneliness. “Using less social media than you normally do would lead to significant decreases in both depression and loneliness,” Hunt said.‎ Social media invites what Hunt calls “downward social comparison.” “When you’re online, it can sometimes seem that everyone else is cooler and having more fun and included in more things and you’re left out，”Hunt said. And that’s just generally discouraging. “Every minute you spend online is a minute you are not doing your work or not meeting a friend for dinner or having a deep conversation with your roommate.” And these real life activities are the ones that can encourage self-esteem and self-worth, Hunt added.‎ ‎“People are on their devices, and that’s not going to change，” she said. But as in life, a bit of control goes a long way.‎ ‎25. Before the study was conducted, the participants completed a survey to_________.‎ A. imitate people’s real life B. link loneliness to depression C. show their use of social media D. prove social media is important ‎26. The results of the study showed using less social media would result in_________.‎ A. people’s fear of missing out B. higher levels of depression C. obvious relief in loneliness D. lower levels of happiness ‎27. In Hunt’s opinion, which activity benefits more to mental health?‎ A. Hiking out with friends. ‎ B. Making comparison with others.‎ C. Playing computer games in spare time. ‎ D. Logging onto social media and having fun.‎ ‎28. Which can be the best title of the passage?‎ A. A Study on Social Media. B. How to Improve Mental Health.‎ C. People Addicted to Social Media D. Social Media Influences Mental Health.‎ ‎8月月考英语试卷 13 / 13‎ C Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a week-long trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had a meeting in New York, so I had to get back. But that didn’t mean my husband and my son couldn’t stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.‎ ‎ The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged-okay, ordered them to wait it out at the airport, to “earn” more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1, 600. Not bad, huh?‎ Now some people may think I’m a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up. ‎ ‎ I’ve made living looking for the best deals and exposing(揭露) the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC’s Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in. I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn’t hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its shape longer, and it’s the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts. ‎ ‎29. Why did Delta give the author’s family credits?‎ A. Their flight had been delayed. B. They had early bookings. ‎ C. They took a later flight. D. Their flight had been cancelled. ‎ ‎30. What can we learn about the author?‎ A. She rarely misses a good deal. B. She seldom makes a compromise. ‎ C. She is very strict with her children. D. She is interested in cheap products. ‎ ‎31. What does the author do?‎ A. She’s a teacher. B. She’s a housewife. ‎ C. She’s a media person. D. She’s a businesswoman. ‎ D Imagine there being a business that regularly takes huge quantities of your own products worth millions of pounds and burns them up. Your stock literally goes up in smoke. It sounds crazy, but the practice is common for some of the world’s biggest clothing manufacturers. They argue that it is the most cost-effective ‎8月月考英语试卷 13 / 13‎ ‎ way of maintaining their brand's exclusivity (独特性).‎ The clothes that are burned are those that do not sell at a high enough price. Rather than watch them go on sale, the companies would set fire to them and regain a small amount of energy.‎ Nobody knows exactly how much unsold stock is burnt annually by those fashion houses, but burning clothes has various negative impacts on the environment. For example burning clothes made from artificial fibers may release plastic microfibers into the atmosphere, which worsens global warming. AU.K parliamentary committee report on sustainability and the fashion industry advises the government to ban the burning of unsold stock if it can be reused or recycled.‎ Actually, there are other approaches. What if those companies had a section tasked with taking back unsold clothes, redesigning them into new products, and shipping out the new products to the market once again?‎ There is also now an opportunity to focus on biodegradable (可生物降解的) fabrics. Clothes that break down faster might not have to be burned. They would also appeal to those who care about the environmental impact of their own wardrobes.‎ Additionally, we have an over-production problem. According to the World Bank, while clothing sales have risen steadily since 2000, clothing utilization has fallen at roughly the same rate. For every extra T-shirt that is sold, it will be worn roughly half as much as it would have been 20 years ago. That means better forecasting market trends would in theory result in less waste.‎ Burning clothes won't happen simply through fashion firms. The scale of fashion production has to change. And it's important to recognize that these consumer-focused brands will only go where the market takes them. If protecting the environment really matters to the public, they have to make clear that they want more sustainable clothing in the first place. Without consumers demanding that, it won't change.‎ ‎32. Paragraph Three mainly talks about _______.‎ A. how important the U.K. parliamentary committee report is B. why fashion firms should end burning unsold stock C. why fashion firms burn unsold clothes in large numbers every year D. how artificial fabrics will contribute to global warming ‎33. The underlined expression "clothing utilization" in the sixth paragraph means _______.‎ A. how long clothing lasts B. how well clothing sells C. how often clothing is used D. how clothing is designed ‎34. According to the article, which of the following is NOT a better way of dealing with unsold clothes than burning them?‎ A. Redesigning and making them into new clothes B. Making consumers feel better about their purchases ‎8月月考英语试卷 13 / 13‎ C. Conducting research on market demand before production D. Making clothes out of environmentally-friendly materials ‎35. What can we learn from the last paragraph?‎ A. Consumers play a key role in stopping burning clothes.‎ B. Burning clothes is a better option for every fashion firm.‎ C. The secret that some fashion firms burn clothes is well kept.‎ D. Today's clothes are better than those two decades ago.‎ 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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.‎ There was a survey of the people who were born from 1980 to 2000，asking them what their most important life goals were. Over 80 percent said it was to get rich. ___36 We’re constantly told to devote more to our work, to push harder and to achieve more. We’re given the impression that these are the things that we need to go after to have a good life. But is that the truth? ___37 ‎ But what if we could study people from the time when they were teenagers all the way into old age to see what really keeps people happy and healthy? The Harvard Study of Adult Development did it. For 75 years, they’ve tracked the lives of 724 men. Studies like this are extremely rare. Almost all projects of this kind fall apart within a decade because too many people drop out of the study. ___38 Or the researchers can’t get together. But through a combination of luck and the persistence of several generations of researchers, this study has survived.‎ So what have they learned? The conclusion is that it’s not wealth or fame that counts. 39 They’ve learned three big lessons about relationships. Firstly, people who are more socially connected to family，to friends and to community are happier and physically healthier. The second is that it’s not just the number of friends you have but the quality of your close relationships that matters. And the third is that good relationships don’t just protect our bodies. ___40 ‎ A. They can even protect our brains.‎ B. To become famous came second.‎ C. Or funding for the research dries up.‎ D. The good life is built with relationships.‎ E. It turns out that being in conflict is bad for our health.‎ F. It is good relationships that keep us happier and healthier.‎ G To be frank, sometimes wealth and fame can make people happy.‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）‎ ‎8月月考英语试卷 13 / 13‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。‎ My education started in a small village of India, I did not have any English then. When I discovered that famous novelist George Orwell was born in Motihari, it made me wonder if I could be a writer too. That day, it became my 41 .‎ My father opened up the world of books for me. I must have been seven or eight, when he first 42 me to a Hindi (印地语) storybook. When dad was reading the book for me, I was 43with the stories. By the time I was in Grade 10, I had finished reading hundreds of novels. Also, my private tutor made me believe that it was 44 for me to learn the language. After 10 months with her, I started reading picture books in English. ‎ Two years later, I began to read my first English novel. Then I realized that I should try writing newspaper articles, improve my skills and then progress to longer forms. I 45 a couple of Hindi newspapers with my writing but was promptly turned down. They said my article didn’t 46 their standards. I was so 47 that I doubted my ability. At this time, I met kind-hearted Daniel who published my first article after heavy editing. It was an important turning point for me, my 48 as a writer began. ‎ After writing a dozen articles and reviews, I knew it was finally time to plan my novel. Creating the plot was really 49 for me. But I managed to write the first 50 of my novel! Full of 51 , I sent it to Mary Mount, a famous editor right away. My submission was 52 again, but I was still grateful just to hear from her.‎ One year later, I finished my writing work again. I contacted another editor. A month later, the feed-back landed on my table, 53 it was desperate, to put it mildly. I cried, believing I’d never get it published.‎ 高三英语试卷第2页（共10页）‎ When I shared it with my friend, her feedback and support helped me improve my manuscript further. Then I submitted it to a few publishers and a few days later, I got a call from a publisher. To my delight, he informed me that my book would be published. What surprised me was that a few production houses had expressed interest in my novel. One of the directors even intended to 54 it for the screen. It is 55 my effort and the encouragement from my family and friend, after 21 years struggling, that eventually I fulfilled my dream. ‎ ‎41. A. dream B. career C. memory D. ability ‎42. A. drew B. lent C. introduced D. bought ‎43. A. sacred B. spellbound C. sensitive D. interested ‎44. A. out of curiosity B. out of ignorance C. out of the question D. out of question ‎45. A. attracted B. approached C. expressed D. responded ‎46. A. look forward to B. do harm to C. look up to D. live up to ‎ ‎47. A. worried B. surprised C. depressed D. excited ‎48. A. program B. report C. drill D. journey ‎ ‎49. A. demanding B. amazing C. rewarding D. convincing ‎50. A. chapter B. draft C. line D. question ‎51. A. pride B. energy C. expectation D. patience ‎52. A. praised B. rejected C. accused D. collected ‎53. A. but B. so C. otherwise D. thus ‎54. A. adapt B. donate C. adopt D. encourage ‎55. A. out of B. regardless of C. because of D. at the mercy of ‎8月月考英语试卷 13 / 13‎ 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。‎ On Oct 21 2018 China's restaurant chain 56 (serve) Shaxian County sacks（小吃） opened its first eatery in the United States, but closed three hours after it was officially opened to the public as all the 57 (dish) on the menu were sold out. In the past month, the newly-opened restaurant at 818, 60th St. Brooklyn, 58 (receive)an order every two minutes during busy hours. When the customers can see the cooking process with an open kitchen in the restaurant, it puts 59 (they) at ease over food safety.‎ Native to Shaxian County, the Shaxian Delicacies restaurant chain has already become 60 great success in China. Now, these snacks have hit the streets of New York City and caught local taste buds(味蕾). “A basket of steamed dumplings for 50 cents, delicious 61 not expensive, that’s my childhood memories of the Shaxian snacks.”said Lin Liju, investor of the Shaxian Delicacies. 62 (adapt) to the taste of foreigners, the Shaxian Delicacies has not only maintained the 63 (tradition) production skills, but also made many improvements.‎ With its good quality and competitive price, the Shaxian Delicacies has brought in over 10 billion yuan 64 (annual). Actually, the Shaxian Delicacies is not the only food 65 is loved by foreigners.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）‎ 假定你是李华，乘坐FL753航班抵达伦敦后发现钱包遗失。请给航空公司写一封邮件说明情况并寻求帮助。内容包括：‎ ‎1.行程信息： 2.钱包特征； 3.联系方式。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear Sir/Madam,‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分）‎ 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。‎ It was Christmas Day. Pappy was working alone fixing an old lantern in the backroom when he heard the ringing of his bell on the shop door. The bell, which produced a uniquely pleasant sound, had been in Pappy’s family for over a hundred years. He valued it dearly and enjoyed sharing its song with all who came to his shop. Although the bell hung on the inside of the main door, Pappy had tied a wire to the screen door ‎8月月考英语试卷 13 / 13‎ ‎ so that it would ring whether the inner door was open or not. Hearing the bell, he left the backroom to greet his customer.‎ ‎“And how can I help you, little lady?” Pappy’s voice was joyful.‎ ‎“Hello, sir.” The little girl spoke almost in a whisper. She looked at Pappy with her big brown eyes, and then slowly scanned the room in search of something special. Shyly she told him, “I’d like to buy a present, sir.”‎ ‎“Well, let’s see,” Pappy said, “who is this present for?”‎ ‎“My grandpa. It’s for my grandpa. But I don’t know what to get.”‎ Pappy began to make suggestions. “How about a pocket watch? It’s in good condition.” The little girl didn’t answer. She had walked to the doorway and put her small hand on the door. She shook the door gently to ring the bell. Pappy’s face seemed to glow as he saw her smiling with excitement.‎ ‎“This is just right,” the little girl said. “Momma says grandpa loves music.”‎ Just then, Pappy’s expression changed. Fearful of breaking the little girl’s heart, he told her, “I’m sorry, Missy. That’s not for sale. Maybe your grandpa would like this little radio.”‎ The girl looked at the radio, bowed her head, and sadly sighed, “No, I don’t think so.”‎ In an effort to help her understand, Pappy told her that the bell had been his only companion, for the rest of his family were all gone now, except for his estranged (疏远的) daughter whom he had not seen for nearly a decade.‎ 注意：‎ 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；‎ 续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好；‎ Paragraph 1:‎ With a giant tear in her eye, the little girl looked up at him. ‎ ‎ ‎ Paragraph 2:‎ Later that evening when Pappy was closing up the shop, he heard a familiar ringing. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎8月月考英语试卷 13 / 13‎ 荆州中学2018级8月月考高三年级英语试题答案 一、听力（1.5×20=30分）1-5 AACCA 6-10 ABCBB 11-15 CCBCB 16-20 BABCA 二、阅读理解（2.5×15=37.5分）21-24 CCAB 25-28 CCAD 29-31CAC 32-35BCBA ‎ ‎（七选五2.5×5=12.5分） 36-40 BGCFA 三、完型填空（1×15=15分）41-45 ACBDB 46-50 DCDAB 51-55 CBAAC 四、语法填空（1.5×10=15分）‎ ‎56. serving ‎57. dishes ‎58. has received ‎59. them ‎60. a ‎61. but ‎62. To adapt ‎68=3. traditional ‎64. annually ‎65. that 五、应用文写作（15分）‎ Dear Sir/ Madam ,‎ ‎ I am writing to report the loss of my wallet. On 1st November, 2018 I flew business class on your flight 753 from China to London.‎ ‎ I clearly remember it was with me immediately I boarded the plane. However, on arrival in London Heathrow Airport, I found it gone. I guess it must have slipped out of my pocket duringthe flight. It is a black leather one with around 200 dollars, my ID card, and 2 credit cards in it. Along with the items mentioned above, the wallet contains a family photo, my precious memory. As you can imagine, these matter a lot tome.‎ ‎ Has anybody happened to find it? Pleasee mail me at xxx@googlemail.com ‎ Thank you for your time and support. ‎ Yours sincerely Li Hua 六、读后续写（25分）‎ With a giant tear in her eye, the little girl looked up at him. She forced a smile, murmuring “Thank you” and made her way to the door. Suddenly, Pappy thought of his daughter. Driven by a sense of sympathy, Pappy called out, “How much have you got to spend?” Hearing this, the little girl counted money in her purse---two dollars altogether. After thinking for a few seconds, Pappy announced, “Today is Christmas Day and this is your lucky day. The bell costs exactly two dollars.” The child danced out with great joy, holding the special bell in her hand.‎ Later that evening when Pappy was closing up the shop, he heard a familiar ringing. He couldn’t believe his ears. The girl stood in the doorway, ringing the bell happily. Feeling puzzled, Pappy got close to her and asked, “Have you changed your mind, Miss?” “ No. My Momma says the present is for you.” explained the little girl. Then, her mother stepped in. Tears filling her eyes, she cried out cheerfully, “Hello, Dad.”‎ 录音原文：‎ Text 1‎ M: The print machine needs some more ink. The screen says the blue color is very low. ‎ W: I only replaced the black color yesterday. ‎ M: And it hasn’t had any red ink for quite a while.（1）‎ Text 2‎ W: Dad, where is my towel? I left it in the bathroom to dry. ‎ M: I washed it with the rest of the laundry. I think I folded it up and put it by your pillow.（2）Go check it there. ‎ Text 3‎ M: If you were very rich, where would you live? ‎ W: Somewhere where the temperature is always high. Not rainy.（3）It would be cool to be in Barbados, Fiji or the Maldives. ‎ Text 4‎ ‎8月月考英语试卷 13 / 13‎ M: I’m sorry. My cat doesn’t usually do that. It’s been a while since I’ve cut her claws. ‎ W: That’s fine. She was just playing with me. I have a cat of my own, so I’m used to it. You’re lucky to have your sofa and other furniture all right.（4）‎ Text 5‎ M: What do you think of this place? It’s in the right price range. It has good customer reviews, and it’s close to the airport. ‎ W: I like it, too. It’s also very close to all the places of interest in the city. We won’t have to rent a car!（5）‎ Text 6‎ M: Did you go to your dance lesson this evening?（6）‎ W: Yes, but I almost didn’t. ‎ M: Why? ‎ W: I was afraid that everyone would laugh at me because I don’t know how to dance at all. Those dancers are very good. ‎ M: Yes. But did you finally overcome your fear? ‎ W: I wouldn’t have been able to on my own, but just as I was turning to leave, an old friend came over to me. He made me promise to stay.（6）‎ M: So, did you learn anything? ‎ W: Yeah, and it was super fun for everyone! I learned how to do everything from the tango to the polka.（7）‎ M: What was your favorite? ‎ W: The waltz!（7）‎ Text 7‎ W: Hello, you’ve reached the Safe and Secure Company. Michelle is speaking. How can I help you today? ‎ M: Hi. I got locked out of my house. Can you send someone to open the door for me?（8）‎ W: Sure! What is your name and address? ‎ M: Sam Rowling, 124 West Palm Boulevard. ‎ W: And do you have any ID on you, so we know that the house belongs to you? ‎ M: Umm, no...It’s in my house. ‎ W: OK...How did you get locked out? ‎ M: Well, I was chasing my three-year-old daughter around outside for a game. She ran inside and somehow locked the door. ‎ W: Can’t you get her to open it? ‎ M: I tried, but she can’t figure it out. ‎ W: We’ll get someone out to your house within 20 minutes. Is your daughter safe?（9）‎ M: I hope so, but I have no idea how she is doing alone in the house. So please ask your man to hurry.（9）‎ Text 8（第11题为推断题）‎ W: OK, class. You’ve all done really well with that topic. Tomorrow we will move on to the next one.（10）‎ M: I think two or three people don’t quite understand that topic yet. ‎ W: Well, it is time to move on. We have a lot to cover. You understand it, don’t you? ‎ M: Yes, I do. That’s OK. If anyone in the class needs any help, I will explain it to them. ‎ W: They really need to know it, so they will be able to understand the next lesson. ‎ M: OK. Listen, everybody. I will stay behind in the school hall during break and lunchtime and help anyone who is struggling. That way, we will all reach the same level together. ‎ W: That is very good of you, Eric. Perhaps others can help as well. ‎ M: There are eight of us who fully understand. Don’t worry. I’m sure we all will help the others. ‎ W: Great. I will go to the staff room and prepare the next lesson and you will all be able to move ahead at the same speed.（12）‎ Text 9（第13、16题为推断题）‎ M: Oh, hello Susie. Hey, what’s the matter? You look upset. ‎ W: Mr. Jackson, I can’t find Charlie anywhere.（14）（15）I haven’t seen him since this morning. ‎ M: Oh, no. That’s terrible! ‎ ‎8月月考英语试卷 13 / 13‎ W: This is so unlike him. I just came home from the park and I noticed that our front gate was open. ‎ M: Well, I did see him playing on your front grassland earlier today.（14）I think the gate was closed then, though. Have you spoken to the other neighbors on the street? Maybe they’ve seen him. ‎ W: Yeah, but nobody else has seen him. I think the mailman must have forgotten to close the gate. ‎ M: Have you thought about creating a “missing” poster? ‎ W: Yes, but my parents haven’t gotten back from work yet. Can you help me? ‎ M: Of course. First, you need a picture of him, so people know what he looks like. Then you should mention some other important information about him. How old is he? ‎ W: He’s 12 years old, so he isn’t exactly young anymore. He has long white hair and he doesn’t see very well.（15）He also has a small brown spot on his back. ‎ M: That’s a great start. I’ll help you print out some posters, and we’ll go put them up on the telephone poles in the neighborhood. Hopefully — oh, Susie, look who it is! ‎ W: Charlie! ‎ Text 10‎ Liverpool is an important and very famous city in North West England. It stands on the mouth of the River Mersey and was once one of the United Kingdom’s main ports.（17）It was important during the development of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, handling goods and raw materials such as coal and cotton. City merchants were involved in the shameful Atlantic slave trade. Also in the 19th century, it was a major port of departure for Irish and English immigrants leaving to live in the U. S. Liverpool was home to Cunard-White Star Line, Ltd., and was the home port of the large passenger ship Titanic, which sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg.（18）Other famous ships from Liverpool include Queen Mary and RMS Lusitania.（19）The city was the birthplace of The Beatles, perhaps the most famous pop group of all time and Liverpool’s most famous export since the 1960s.（20）It also has two top football clubs, Liverpool F. C. and Everton F. C., and the oldest Chinese community in Europe. The famous Grand National horse race takes place each year in Aintree, on the edge of the city. ‎ ‎8月月考英语试卷 13 / 13‎