1、富顺县第三中学2012-2013学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）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. Who is the man possibly talking to?A. A doctor. B. A teacher. C. His mother.2. How
2、 does the man go across town now? A. By car. B. By subway. C. By taxi.3. What is the boy probably doing?A. Introducing the woman to his friend. B. Reading a book about dinosaurs. C. Drawing a picture.4. What is the man doing?A. Shopping with his son. B. Buying a gift for a child. C. Bargaining with
3、a salesgirl.5. What is the man going to do this year?A. Play for the school football team. B. Focus on his schoolwork. C. Start a different, more exciting sport.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）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，各题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
4、读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Why did the woman stop her car suddenly?A. The mans car hit her car. B. A small child ran in front of her car. C. The traffic lights turned red.7. What would happen if the man got another ticket? A. He would pay a lot of money for the damage. B. He would lose his job. C. He wou
5、ld lose the drivers license.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Which statement is true of the conversation?A. One child was injured in an arm. B. One child got his knee hurt. C. One child broke his leg.9. What did you learn about Joe? A. He is still playing the violin. B. He no longer plays the violin. C. He enjoys
6、 both the violin and sports.10. What is Mrs. White doing now? A. She is studying French. B. She is studying typing. C. She is studying Chinese. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where does the man work? A. In a hotel. B. In a church. C. In a film company.12. How did the man help the famous film star? A. He woke
7、him up. B. He left him in the street. C. He took him back to his room . 13. What does the mans wife think of him? A. He is a great help at home. B. He is no help with the housework. C. He is busy with his work all the time .听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Why is the man surfing the Internet? A. To get major ne
8、ws. B. To learn English. C. To get information.15. What does the man prefer? A. Engineering. B. Economics（经济）. C. Medicine.16. When does the conversation probably take place? A. On February 28. B. On March 30. C. On April 6.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When will the baseball game start? A. At 10:30 am. B.
9、 At 9:30 am. C. At 11:00 am.18. Who can get a spot（ 地点，场所，职位，污点 ）on one of the teams? A. Those who show up early. B. Those who made a reservation C. Those with higher skill levels.19. What is the maximum（最大值） number of players ? A. 18. B. 20. C. 40.20. What does the speaker ask the players to do at
10、last? A. Email the organizer. B. Fill out an insurance form. C. Call the field hotline before 9:30 am.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节：词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、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。21. Which would you like to have for breakfast, two eggs or a bottle of milk? -Rather than _eggs, I prefer _
11、a bottle of milk.A. to eat, to drink B. eat, to drinkC. to eat, drinking D. eat, drinking22. _ the teacher _ a burning candle, he helped the students to understand the function of teachers. A. Compared, to B. Comparing, with C. Comparing, to D. Compared, with23. When did you move to our neighborhood
12、? -Let me see. Oh, as I remember, so far I _ here for as long as five weeks. A. have moved B. moved C. lived D. have been24. It is in the ability to think and the way to solve things _he _ from you. A. which, differ B. that, different C. which, different D. that, differ25. The coat suits him well _
13、the colour is a little too bright. A. except for B. except that C. except when D. besides that 26. Can you think of the difficulty I had _ the work? A. to do B. done C. been doing D. doing 27. Its such a small point that its hardly worth _. A. troubling about B. to trouble about C. being troubled ab
14、out D. trouble about 28. - What do you think of “Super-girl”, the reality TV show? -I cant help _ it. I got _ whenever I watched it! A. to love, exciting B. to love, excited C. loving, exciting D. loving, excited 29. The captain _ excited to find the new island after such a long expedition. A. had b
15、een B. has been C. was D. was being 30.Your bike needs_ and youd better have it done today.A. repair B. repaired C. repairing D. to repair 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Protecting Chinas Giant PandaChinas giant panda shows the achievement of
16、the international effort to save animals that are now in danger. In television programs we often see pandas_31_ funny games. Children have panda toys and beautiful cards with pictures of lovely_32_ in them. They often visit the giant pandas in the zoo on_33_ holidays and have a good time there. Howe
17、ver, scientists are worried about the_34_ of giant pandas. They know only about 1, 000 giant pandas remain_35_ today. They think the giant panda will die out in 30 years if the present conditions are not_36_ .It is reported that the giant pandas have a very_37_ birthrate. About 115 pandas live in zo
18、os and research centers mainly in China, but during the past 10 years they_38_ only 34_39_ pandas that are still alive. Survival rate for giant pandas in the wild are probably the same or lower.There are several reasons for the low_40_ .The main reason is_41_ male pandas can make love with females i
19、n a very_42_ seasononly a few days a year. When they do have babies, females often produce two pandas, but the mother is usually not able to care for_43_ of them. The newborn pandas_44_ only a few kilograms each. They are too weak to live without special care. In the zoo, scientists can help the mot
20、hers_45_ the young pandas, but those living in the wild do not get enough_46_ .It is very difficult for mother pandas to bring up their young pandas.Conditions for the giant pandas have been worse in recent years. Pandas in China continue to_47_ in number. We know pandas live on bamboos. But sometim
21、es all the bamboos in one area die. The pandas there have_48_ to eat and die of hunger.Giant pandas now live in 13 separate _49_ areas in China. Several years ago the Chinese government and the International Wild Life Organization agreed_50_ a project of protecting giant pandas in the wild. We hope
22、it could be helpful.31. A. play B. playing C. do D. doing32. A. pandas B. children C. bamboos D. zoos33. A .our B. their C. your D. the34. A. past B. now C. future D. present35. A. live B. living C. lively D. alive36. A. changed B. increased C. improved D. considered37. A. low B. proper C. high D. r
23、ight38. A. cloned B. produced C. kept D. created39. A. small B. young C. little D. adult40. A. price B. speed C. birthrate D. limit41. A. why B. how C. when D. that42. A. short B. long C. suitable D. certain43. A. all B. both C. none D. neither44. A. weight B. heavy C. weigh D. heaviness45. A. have
24、B. raise C. bring up D. care for46. A. help B. food C. water D. milk47. A. reduce B. grow C. rise D. change48. A. something B. nothing C. everything D. anything49. A. protected B. protecting C. defendingD. guarding50. A. to B. with C. in D. on第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每篇短文所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D
25、）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThere are about one million English words in all. English is also an international language in this society. You can see English words almost everywhere, even in non-English-spoken countries.How did English come into being? Why does it have so large a vocabulary? In the follow
26、ing passage, I will give you a general picture about these two questions.The English people are of a mixed blood. The early inhabitants of the island we now call England were the Britons, but in fact all the races were invaders who came from Europe. Nobody knows very much about Britain before the Ro
27、mans came during the first century BC, but there had been at least three invasions before that. The first of these was by a dark-haired Mediterranean race called the Iberians. The other two were by Celtic tribes: one is the Gaels, whose descendants are the modern Scots and Irish; the other is the Br
28、itons, who gave their name to the whole island of Britain. These were the people whom the Romans conquered. The Romans gave the Britons a good deal of their civilization. Then at the beginning of the fifth century Britain was invaded by three tribes from the northern Europe: the Angles, the Saxons,
29、and the Jutes. These three tribes merged into one people, and the three dialects they spoke naturally grew into a single language, the English language.51. Which of the following can best describe the main idea of the passage?A. The development of English. B. How did English come into being?C. Engli
30、sh vocabularies. D. English52. What will be dealt with if we continue the passage?A. The importance of English. B. The English grammarC. The reason why English has such a large vocabulary. D. Some influences on English53. which of the following named the island of Britain?A. The Iberians. B. The Rom
31、ans. C. The Gaels. D. The Britons.BAs a third-year high school student, I feel that students today study English merely for the. purpose of getting high scores in all sorts of so-called English exams. This phenomenon misleads students like my classmates into making a great effort to deal with Englis
32、h exams, not the rich language itself. Needless to say, it is unfortunate.I started the voyage in the, ocean of the English language at an early age. Being fed up with reciting each word taught in every class, I soon gained the idea that English was a bore! Luckily for me, under the vivid pen of Cha
33、rlotte Bronte, the life of Jane Eyre touched me so. much that. I spent several sleepless nights, to read the whole book. This marked the change of my attitude towards English from hating to loving. I began to be inspired by the wisdom of European and American literature written in English and was am
34、azed by the beauty and richness of the language. As time went by, the more I read, the more lovely I found English was. I could still remember one winter vacation when I raced into one school library to borrow my longed-for English novels. At night, when soft light spread on the pages, my expecting
35、heart beat with the authors. I was so eager to get on with my reading that I could hardly sleep. My world had come alive! I was 16 at the time.Now, I am often asked why I read so many “useless” things in English and how to study English well. My response would be, “Learn English as a language, not a
36、s an exam subject.” Then, I caught sight of disappointed eyes and doubts. Indeed, thats what I concluded from my study of the English language. Honestly, to me, English is truly a magic box that can grab my soul and absorb my entire mind. Its filled with wisdom and adventures which are hard to expla
37、in and share. I believe many people would agree with me and be sorry for the present situation of high school English teaching. So Id like to call upon English learners and friends to save our beloved English from being mis-conducted.54. What makes the writer feel unsatisfied in studying English?A.
38、The writers starting learning English too early. B. The incorrect aim of studying English.C. The boring English. D. The “useless” things in English.55. Who does the writer think are to blame for the unfortunate English study?A. The writers friends. B. The students.C. The parents. D. The English teac
39、hers.56. When do you think the writer read the English literature? A. At night. B. In school.C. In one of the school libraries. D. In English classes.57. What brought the writer interest in English again? A. New English words. B. American literature. C English novels. D. English exams.CThink youre w
40、orth more money than youre making? Maybe its time to ask your boss for a raise. Tory Johnson, CEO of Women for Hire, offered these tips:Dont jump over the process. Many people avoid having a conversation about salary because they are uncomfortable talking about money. They also think that any reques
41、t they make will fall on deaf ears. Thats a cop-out (逃避). You have to be willing to step up to the plate.Do list your achievements. Think about your performance, the demands of your position, your past and future responsibilities, and your track record for the past year.Dont get emotional. In an eff
42、ective negotiation(协商), focus on being respected and fairly compensated(补偿). Youre asking for more money because youre smart and competent, not because someone likes you as a friend.Do research comparable salaries. Before discussing salaries with your boss, do your homework and find out the going sa
43、lary in your industry. Figure out what comparable positions pay based on levels of experience and education. Check with the Department of Labor statistics (数据), survey sites such as Salary. com, and industry-specific trade associations. Its okay to ask friends what they make, but realize that they m
44、ay inflate(夸大) their answers.Dont make empty threats. If you tell your boss you are going to leave unless you receive a 10 percent raise, then be fully prepared to pack your bags.Do offer alternatives to a large-increase pay. If the company wont move your base salary, see if they will agree to a bon
45、us(奖金), a better title, more vacation time or anything else that is important to you.58You can do all of the following for a raise EXCEPT .Anegotiate with your boss directlyBmake empty threatsCask for a bonusDlist your achievements59According to the passage, the underlined part “the plate” in Paragr
46、aph 2 refers to .Athe deaf earsByour achievementsCa dish of mealDasking for a raise60Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AWhen asking for a raise, you should stay calm.BAsking your friends what they make is not of help if you want to ask for a raise.COnce you have a conversation
47、with your boss about salary, youll be fired.DBrowse Salary. com and youll have a good relationship with your boss.61Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?ADont Be Nervous for MoneyBHave A talk with Your BossCHow to Ask for A RaiseDAsking for Money Is Not A Shameful thingDFat
48、hers Day The United States is one of the few countries in the world that has an official day on which fathers are honored by their children. On the third Sunday in June, fathers all across the United States are given presents, treated to dinner or otherwise made to feel special.However, the idea for
49、 creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Fathers Day while listening to a Mothers Day sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, Henry Jackson Smart, after her mother died, Sonora wanted
50、her father to know how special he was to her. It was her father that made all the parental sacrifices and was, in the eyes of his daughter, a selfless and loving man. Sonoras father was born in June, so she chose to hold the first Fathers Day celebration in Spikane, Washington on the 19th of June, 1
51、910.In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge declared the third Sunday in June as Fathers Day. Roses are the Fathers Day flowers: red to be worn for a living father and white if the father has died.When children cant visit their fathers or take them out to dinner, they send a greeting card. Traditionally,
52、fathers prefer greeting cards that are not too sentimental. Most greeting cards are too special so fathers laugh when they open them. Some give heartfelt thanks for being there whenever the child needed Dad.62. At first, Fathers Day was fixed on June 19th because _. A. Sonora honored her father on h
53、er fathers birthday B. Sonoras birthday was June 19 C. it was decided by the president at that time D. her mother died on June 1963. How many years has passed before Fathers Day became an official day since the fathers day was celebrated? A. 4 B. 10 C. 14 D. 2464. According to the passage, on Father
54、s Day, _. A. people will wear the same flowers to honor their fathers B. only daughters wear red flowers to honor their fathers C. children must go home to honor their fathers D. fathers are often honored in different ways65. According to the passage, we can infer that Henry Jackson Smart _. A. was
55、very kind to anyone B. did a lot for his daughter C. was the first father honored in 1924 D. always helped others by giving money阅读表达：阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到答题卡的相应位置上。（满分10分）China news, Feb. 17 - The super girl competition staged in 2005 not only created new stars, such as Li Yuchun and Zhou Bichang, fo
56、r Chinas music business, but also elevated the reputation of the music academies（学院，学术） where those new stars are studying and heated up the ongoing fever of entering conservatories. Zhou Bichangs school, Guangzhou Xinghai Conservatory of Music, is conducting(指挥，领导，传导) spot confirmation（确认，证实，批准） of
57、 the 2006 student recruitment(招生). More than 3,200 students rushed to register（记录，登记，注册） from all around China on the first day alone, with the number increasing over the previous year. Some of the applicants expressed concertedly(一致地) that it would be a pleasure to become schoolmates with the super
58、 girl and hoped to win fortune and fame in the show business following Zhou and other stars success. The school also admitted that thanks to the super girl effect, this year they welcomed more students to register than in previous years. Major exams for Guangzhou Xinghai Conservatory of Music will s
59、tart on February 20 and end on March 3, and the school will reinforce supervision(加强监督) on exam affairs to guarantee（保证）the most equity(公平) and justice in the examination. 66. What is the influence of the super girl competition staged in 2005? 67. Why do more students apply for Guangzhou Xinghai Conservatory of Music?68. How many days will the major exams for Guangzhou Xinghai Conservatory of Music last?69. What will the school do to make sure the exam is fair and justicial?70. Can you give a title to the passage?(within 5 words)
