1、凤阳中学20152016学年度上学期第一次月考英语试卷第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）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. What will the man buy for his father?A. A T-shirt. B. A tie. C. A pair of shoes.2. Where are the two speakers?A. At an airport. B.
2、In a train station. C. At a bus stop.3. Whats the weather probably like now?A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.4. How did the woman come to school?A. By bike. B. On foot. C. By bus.5. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. To have a talk with Mike later. B. To prepare for her job interview. C. To he
3、lp Mike with his job interview.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，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. What does yhe woman want the man to do?A. To help her choose a dress. B. To go to Jennys birthday party wi
4、th her. C. To lend her his membership card.7. Why does the man go downtown?A. To buy some books for Ann. B. To go to the City Library. C.To buy a dress for Ann.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.How long did the woman sleep last night?A. For about three hours. B. For about four hours. C. For about five hours.9.What d
5、ay is it today?A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Who is the woman in the picture?A. The woman speakers mother. B. The woman speakers aunt. C. The woman speakers sister.11. What did Mary do in 1984?A. She competed in the Olympics and won. B. She retired from swimming. C. She w
6、orked at a bank.12. When did Susan ONeill break Marys world record?A. In 1984. B. In 1988. C. In 2000.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the woman doing?A. Watching TV. B. Reading a newspaper. C. Surfing the Internet.14. Why did the mother name her newborn baby “Enough”?A. She didnt want any more children
7、. B. She thought it was really an interesting name. C. She thought there were too many people on Earth.15.When did the worlds population reach three billion?A.In 1959. B. In 1969. C. In 1974.16.What was the worlds population in 1987?A. 4 billion. B. 5 billion C. 6 billion.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What
8、does the speaker want to tell people?A. How to live a healthy life. B. How to make big changes. C. How to make a healthy weight.18. How does the speaker advise people to get active?A.By walking, running and so on. B. By holding some social activities.C. By making as many friends as possible.19. What
9、 does the speaker suggest people do in the third tip?A. Watch TV with their family once a week. B. Do some physical activities with their family. C. Have dinner with their family once a week.20. What are people advised to do in the end?A. To avoid staying at home alone. B. To do sort of housework. C
10、. To have a clean environment.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。AA farmer grew some vegetables in his garden. One day his wife was ill and he had no money. He had to sell some cabbages and carrots in the market. The next morning he took two baskets of vege
11、tables to town. But it was raining hard that afternoon and there were few people in the street. When his vegetables were sold out, it was dark. He bought some medicine and hurried to his village.On his way home he saw a person lying on the snow. He placed his baskets on the ground and was going to h
12、elp the person to get up. At that time he found it was a dead man and there was much blood on his body. He was so afraid that he ran away quickly, without taking the baskets with him.The next afternoon the farmer was sent to the police station. Having shown the baskets, an officer asked, “Are these
13、yours?” “Yes, sir.” the farmer answered timidly(胆怯地). “Have you killed the man?” “No, no, sir.” the farmer said in a hurry. “When did you see the dead man?” “About seven last evening.” “Did you see who killed the man?” “No, sir.” The officer brought out a knife and asked, “Have you seen it yet?” “No
14、, sir.” The officer became angry and told the policemen to beat him up and sent him into prison.That evening the officer went on trying. Pointing to the knife, he asked again, “Have you seen it yet?”“Yes, sir.” The officer was happy and asked, “When and where?” “I saw it here this afternoon, sir.”21
15、. The farmer decided to sell the vegetables to _.A. buy some food for his family B. buy some medicine for his wifeC. go to see a doctor D. go to the cinema22. The farmer didnt sell out his vegetables until the evening because _.A. they were too bad B. they were very expensiveC. it rained hard that m
16、orning D. people wouldnt go out on such a bad day23. The farmer ran away quickly because _.A. the policemen were coming towards him B. his wife was waiting for him at homeC. he was afraid to see a dead man D. it was so late that he couldnt stay there any longer24. The officer tried the farmer to _.A
17、. know who had killed the man B. know if he had seen the dead manC. ask when he saw the dead man D. ask if he had seen the knife B One day an ant was drinking at a small stream and fell in. She made desperate(adj.拼死的) efforts to reach the side, but made no progress at all. The poor ant almost exhaus
18、ted(adj.精疲力竭的) was still bravely doing her best when a dove saw her. Moved with pity, the bird threw her a blade of grass, which supported her like a raft, and thus the ant reached the bank again. While she was resting and drying herself in the grass, she heard a man come near. He was walking along
19、barefooted with a gun in his hand. As soon as he saw the dove, he wished to kill it. He would certainly have done so, but the ant bit him in the foot just as he raised his gun to fire. He stopped to see what had bit him, and the dove immediately flew away. It was an animal much weaker and smaller th
20、an herself that had saved her life.25. The dove saved the ant because _.A. she was the ants friend B. she took pity on the poor antC. the ant was almost exhausted D. the ant had been struggled in the water for a long time26. The ant succeeded in getting on the bank with the help of _. A. a leaf B. a
21、 piece of wood C. a blade of grass D. a raft27. Just as the man shot at the dove, _.A. the dove immediately flew away B. the dove hid himself in the grassC. the ant told the dove to leave at once D. he felt something biting him in the foot28. In writing the story, the writer wants to show _.A. how c
22、lever the ant was B. how kind the dove was C. how the ant and the dove helped each other D. we often need help from others, therefore we should help others as much as we canCA man named Smith was sitting on his roof during a flood, and the water was up to his feet. Before long a fellow in a canoe pa
23、ddled(用浆划水) passed and shouted, “Can I give you a lift to higher ground?” “No, thanks,” said Smith. “I have faith in the Lord(上帝) and he will save me.” Soon the water rose to Smiths waist. At this point a motor boat pulled up and someone called out, “Can I give you a lift to higher ground?” “No, tha
24、nks,” said Smith, “I have faith in the Lord and he will save me.” Later a helicopter flew by, and Smith was now standing on the roof with water up to his neck. “Grab the rope,” yelled the pilot. “I will pull you up.” “No, thanks,” said Smith, I have faith in the Lord and he will save me.” But after
25、hours of treading water(踩水), poorly exhausted Smith drowned and went to his reward. As he arrived at the Pearly Gates(天国之门), Smith met his maker and complained about this turn of events. “Tell me, Lord,” he said, “I had such faith in you to save me and you let me down. What happened?” To which the L
26、ord replied, “What do you want from me? I sent you two boats and a helicopter!”29. The first person to save Smith came _. A. by canoe B. by motor boat C. by car D. by helicopter30. When the helicopter flew by, the water _. A. was up to Smiths feet B. rose to Smiths neck C. was up to Smiths neck D. r
27、ose over Smiths head31. What is the point of the story?A. People should have faith in God B. People should not have faith in God C. Too many chances mean no chance D. God helps those who help themselves DHere is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in som
28、e countries.In BrazilBrazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starti
29、ng later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hourstheres no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls.In SingaporeSingaporeans shake h
30、ands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in
31、their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determines both people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing with someone with a higher rank.In the United Arab EmiratesIn the UAE, status is important, so the most senio
32、r or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertainin
33、g in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided. When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accep
34、ted if it is always set out or presented.In SwitzerlandThe Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others ti
35、me. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the ta
36、ble and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.32. What does the passage mainly talk about? A. communication types B. the workplace atmosphere C. customs and social manners D. living conditions and standards33. Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss? A.
37、They put efficiency in the first place. B. They dislike face-to-face communication. C. They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible. D. They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.34. In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered? A. When greeting seniors. B. When m
38、eeting the host alone. C. When attending a presentation. D. When dining with business partners.35. In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table? A. In Brazil. B. In Singapore. C. In the United Arab Emirate. D. In Switzerland.第二节 （共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项
39、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。 （请把此题答案序号写在答题卷上）How to Keep a Healthy Rabbit Rabbits are one of the perfect pets. Here are tips to help you keep a rabbit.Prepare a Right Diet for Your Rabbit Your rabbit needs hay(干草), vegetables and water. Hay is a large part of your rabbits diet. So you should prepare
40、it at all times. 36 Rabbits can eat vegetables such as carrots, cabbage and broccoli. Water should be clean. You need to change it each day. 37 Rabbits can live in cages or be kept in your home. Choose a safe area as their “home”. A HOME IS A PLACE ONLY FOR YOUR RABBIT. It can relax when it wants so
41、me time alone. Dont take it out of its home -let it come out on its own. Put a cover for its home. 38 Give Your Rabbit Right Health Care Examine your rabbit about every six months. 39 Not every vet is experienced with rabbits. So do some research before you take your rabbit in.Expect a Long-lived Pe
42、t Rabbits may live ten or twelve years. 40 Instead, adopt(收养) one. Your pet rabbit is more than a pet-it is a member of the family. Knowing how to care for it is the best gift you can give your new pet rabbit. A. Dont buy a rabbit.B. Choose a Place for Your Rabbit to LiveC. Water should be enough fo
43、r rabbitsD. Allow Your Rabbit to Get Plenty of ExerciseE. Enough fresh vegetables should be given to it.F. Visit a vet that is good at treating rabbits.G. This is because rabbits feel safe when they are under things.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）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
44、以填入空白处的最佳选项。There was a woman in Detroit，who has two sonsShe was worried41them，especially the younger one, Ben，42 he was not doing well in school, Boys in his class43fun ofhimbecause he seemed so 44 The mother 45 that she would, herself, have to get her sons to do better in school. She46them to go t
45、o the Detroit Public Library to read a47 a week and do a report about it for her One day，in Bens48, the teacher held up a rock and asked if anyone knew it. Ben 49up his hand and the teacher let him 50. “Why did Ben raise his hand？” they wondered. He 51said anything; what could he possibly want to sa
46、y？Well, Ben not only52the rock; he said a lot about it. He named other rocks in its group and even knew53 the teacher had found it. The teacher and the students were 54. Ben had learned all this from doing one of his book 55 Ben later went on to the56 of his class.When he finishedhighschool, he went
47、toYaleUniversity 57at lastbecameoneofthebestdoctors inthe United StatesAfter Ben had grown up，he 58something about his mother that he did not know as a59. She，herself，had never learned how to60 41.Awith B. on C. about D. over 42.Athough B. so C. but D. because 43.Amade B. got C. took D. played 44.Ac
48、lever B. hard C. slow D. quick 45.Aasked B. decided C. forgot D. heard 46.Amade B. let C. told D. considered 47.Anotice B. message C. book D. question 48.Aclass B. room C. office D. lab 49.Alooked B. gave C. took D. put 50.Athink B. speak C. stand D. leave 51.Aalways B. even C. quickly D. never 52.A
49、found B. played C. knewD. threw 53.Awhether B. if C. where D. why 54.Aafraid B. surprised C. worried D. unhappy 55.Apictures B. exercises C. shops D. reports 56.Aend B. top C. back D. side 57.Aso B.or C. and D. however 58.Alearnt B. remembered C. understood D. guessed 59.Adoctor B. child C. student
50、D. teacher 60.Ashow B. work C. teach D. read 第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）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。Have you ever had problems in your life? Have you ever wondered how to be happy? If so, you will find the book “Being a Happy Teenager” _61_ (use). In his book, Matthew
51、s tells us how to have a happy life and answers the questions of teenagers.About problems with parents and friends, the book says we should stop _62_ (be) angry and forgive. The book tells us some skills such as how to put everything _63_ we have learned from life into beautiful pictures.Many teenag
52、ers think that _64_ (happy) comes from a good exam result or praise from _65_ people. But you can still be happy _66_ if there are no such “good” things.Success comes from _67_ good attitude. If you learn 68 problems, you will have success in the future.Some school students have problems such as bei
53、ng too tall _69_ too short. But Matthews tells us that we should think about things _70_ a positive way. This is Matthews most important lesson: you choose to be happy!第四部分 写作（共两节 满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个
54、漏字符号（），并在下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Who is your favourite hero? To this question, different people have different answer. I have spent several years research the answer. Recently, I have found the true answer. My favourite hero is
55、neither a great man nor a famous one. He is only ordinary. In fact he is disabled person. His name is Ah Jun. Ah Jun was a normal , healthy boy before he became serious ill while in middle school. A high fever left his body partly paralyzed(瘫痪的)very difficult to walk or speak. He is the only person
56、to support him and his sick mother, so every day afternoon he struggles down the street to collect rubbish. Although he is disabled, but Ah Jun is a strong-minded man. He can face life bravely and happily. We must learn him. On the world, there are also many disabled people like Ah Jun who need our
57、love and help. Lets give them a hand. As long as everyone devote a little love, our world will become more and more beautiful.第二节 书面表达假设你叫李华，是一家英文杂志社的心理咨询师。某中学生小王给你写信，提到自己偏胖，想节食减肥，征求你的意见。请你给她回一封信，谈谈你对该问题的见解。内容要点如下：1. 健康比漂亮重要2. 学生以学习为主，不要过于注重外貌和别人的看法3. 可以通过多锻炼身体来保持健康，要改变不良的饮食习惯4. 健康的心态也很重要注意：1. 短文必须包括所有内容要点，可适当发挥2. 词数：100左右 3.参考词汇：心态state of mind 外貌 appearance Dear Xiao Wang, I have received and read your letter, in which you mentioned that you wanted to lose weight by dieting._ Yours,Li Hua
