1、玉溪一中高2015届2013-2014学年下学期第二次英语月测命题人：攸丽叶第一部分: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) 请听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项。1. How did the woman go shopping?A. On footB. By carC. By bike2. Why doesnt the man move to the suburbs?A. The suburbs make lots of noises.B. He cant afford to stay thereC. He doesnt like living in the s
2、uburbs.3. What does the man say about Jim?A. He has made a good decisionB. He probably wont listen to the womans adviceC. He has done the thing4. What gift will the woman probably buy for Ann?A.A schoolbagB.A film ticketC.A record5. What are the two speakers talking about?A. The United States Buildi
3、ngB. The United Unions BuildingC. The United Nations Building第二节：听力理解(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段话，回答第6-7题。6. What do we know about the man? A. He couldnt pay for the education of a doctor.B. He has been studying in university for five years.C. His father didnt allow him to be a doctor.
4、7. How many jobs have the man done after graduation?A. OneB. TwoC.Three听下面一段话，回答第8和第9题8. What did the man do during these weeks?A. Rode to the country several times.B. Went camping in the country.C. Traveled abroad.9. How does the man feel about his experience?A. ContentB. RegretfulC. Fantastic听下面一段
5、话，回答第10和第12题10. What is the relationship between the two speakers? A. Employer and employee B. Husband and wifeC. Boss and Secretary11. What do we know about the mans restaurant? A. Its largeB. Its medium-size C. Its small12. What does the man expect the restaurant to be? A. Warm and quiet B. Busy a
6、nd playful C. Decorated and comfortable听下面一段话，回答第13和第16题 13. What did the man do last night? A. Went to the moviesB. Went to a sport matchC. Went to a concert14. Whom did the man go with? A. His brotherB. HimselfC. His sister15. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The performance was called
7、Saving the People B. The activity was held to collect money for poor children C. Many people made a big cash-donation on the spot16. What does the woman think is necessary? A. The government should take responsibility of it . B. All people should pay attention to it. C. The Red Cross should do somet
8、hing for it.听下面一段话，回答第17和第20题17. What does the speaker talk about ? A. American studentsB. American collegesC. American teachers18. How many Americans are now studying in colleges and universities? A. 7,000,000 B. 1,700, 000C.7, 100 , 00019.Why is it necessary to understand what young people think a
9、nd feel ? A. They have college or university education. B. They will soon be in charge of the nation. C. They have strong opinions on life.20. What do American college students today have strong opinions on? A. What is good and bad. B. What is old and new C. What is right and wrong 第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分4
10、0分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分) A You put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your choice. Its time to get started. But whats next? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adjust to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience. To s
11、ave time and money, use the colleges bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. You wont have to locate or afford a place to park either. Its also a good way to be environmentally aware. Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts. You might not even
12、need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying used textbooks its a surefire way to save money and serves the purpose as well. Do never look at college life as an endless series of parties and social activities. But there is a whole lot more to college if youre se
13、rious about graduating. Having a good college experience is all about balancing work and fun. Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your academic success. If the dorm doesnt suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. The best location for you
14、r studies isnt always your dorm. Find a quiet area, like the library, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise. Be mindful of your diet. Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15” is real. Many
15、college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year. While electives (选修课) can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldnt entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having too much
16、on your plate can hurt your grades.21. Which of the following ideas can be financially wise?A. Driving your own car. B. Buying used books.C. Renting an apartment. D. Attending activities.22. In the text, freshmen are repeatedly warned against _.A. academic failures B. physical problems C. traffic ac
17、cidents D. social activities23. The “freshman 15” tells the fact that some freshmen _.A. attend limited activities on campusB. have little regular physical exerciseC. focus less on their academic workD. take relaxed attitudes to their diets24. The underlined phrase “having too much on your plate” pr
18、obably refers to _.A. using too much money for mealsB. eating too many unhealthy foodsC. taking part in too many after-class activitiesD. taking an elective that has too many students BIts 5:00 in the morning when the alarm rings in my ears. I roll out of bed and walk blindly through the dark into t
19、he bathroom. I turn on the light and put on my glasses. The house is still as I walk downstairs while my husband and three kids sleep peacefully. Usually I go for a long run, but today I choose my favorite exercise DVD insanity. Sweat pours down my face and into my eyes. My heart races as I face my
20、body to finish each movement. As I near the end of the exercise, I feel extremely tired, but a smile is of my face. Its not a smile because the DVD is over, but a smile of success from pushing my body to its extreme limit.Some people enjoy shopping, smoking, food, work, or even chocolate. But I need
21、 exercise to get through each day. Some shake heads when they see me run through the town. Others get hurt when I refuse to try just one bite of their grandmothers chocolate cake. They raise their eyebrows, surprised by my “no thank you,” or by my choice to have a salad. Over the years, I have learn
22、ed its okay to just say “no.” I shouldnt feel sorry for refusing food that I dont want to eat.So what drives me to roll out of bed at 5:00 a.m.? What gives me the reason to just say to ice cream? Commitment. A commitment to change my life with a way that reduces daily anxiety, increases self confide
23、nce and energy, extends life and above all improve my body shape. This is the point where a smile appears on my face as I look at myself in the mirror or try on my favorite pair of jeans that now fit just right. Its through commitment and sweat that I can make a difference within myself inside and o
24、ut.25.Why is there a smile on the authors face in the morning?A. Because she sees her family sleeping peacefully.B. Because she finishes her favorite exercise C. Because she enjoys the interesting DVDD. Because she feels a sense of achievement26. Which of the following is true according to Paragraph
25、 2?A. She doesnt treat others politelyB. She likes to make others surprised C. Others dont understand what she doesD. Others try to help her by offering her food27. What does the underlined word “commitment” in the last paragraph mean?A. Good health B. Firm belief C.A strong power D.A regular half28
26、. What can we learn about the author from the text?A. She acts in a strange wayB. She wants to look different from othersC. She aims to develop a good body shapeD. She has difficult getting along with others CChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back
27、 then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, Ive found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to trav
28、el today. Bicycles also come in different colorssilver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.Its fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalksBicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant pro
29、vide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderlyTo be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running s
30、wiftly out of nowhere at times. I didnt want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time，skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it
31、 home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.29According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?ABecause they are tra
32、ditional and safe.BBecause they are convenient and inexpensive.CBecause they are colorful and available.DBecause they are fast and environment friendly.30The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _Ato ride it for funBto use it for transportCto experience local cultureDto improve his ri
33、ding skills31How did the author feel about his street crossing?AIt was boring. BIt was difficult. CIt was lively. DIt was wonderful.32Which of the following best describes the authors biking experience?AThe author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.BThe author was annoyed by the air while riding.
34、CThe author was praised by the other bikers.DThe author took great pleasure in biking.DHow could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environmentsmostly for entertainment purposesis fair and respectful?Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals. However, most zoos rem
35、ain “collections” of interesting “things” rather than protective habitats. Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored, lonely, and far from their natural homes.Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species, but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaning
36、ful about the animals natural behavior, intelligence, or beauty. Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages, and most signs only mention the species name, diet, and natural range. The animals normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos dont usually take care of the animals natural needs.The anima
37、ls are kept together in small spaces, with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise. This results in unusual and self-destructive behavior called zoochosis. A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis is common among animals kept in small spaces or cages. Another study s
38、howed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars, and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth, a sign of unhappiness and pain.Furthermore, most animals in zoos are not endangered. Captive breeding (圈养繁殖) of endangered big cats
39、, Asian elephants, and other species has not resulted in their being sent back to the wild. Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do not want people to worry about a species dying out. In fact, baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers. Havent we seen enough co
40、mpetitions to name baby animals?Actually, we will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them. Instead of supporting zoos, we should support groups that work to protect animals natural habitats.33. In the state of zoochosis, animals _.A. rema
41、in in cagesB. behave strangelyC. attack other animalsD. enjoy moving around34. What does the author try to argue in the passage?A. Zoos are not worth the public support.B. Zoos fail in their attempt to save animals.C. Zoos should treat animals as human beings.D. Zoos use animals as a means of entert
42、ainment.35. The author tries to persuade readers to accept his argument mainly by _.A. discussing the advantages of natural habitats B. using evidence he has collected at zoosC. questioning the way animals are protectedD. pointing out the faults in what zoos do第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文的选项中选出能填
43、入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项.Its sometimes hard to understand a teenager. Its even harder if a teenager doesnt agree with you . 36 Listen to what the teenager has to say. 37 While you may not entirely agree with what hes saying, the tension will be lessened if the teenager feels like you are listening and
44、trying to understand him. Also, he might return the favor and give you the chance to talk as well. Its best to have a conversation where both of your opinions matter rather than fight and possibly hurt each other in the process.Understand that while teenager may appear grown up and perhaps even soun
45、d matured, his mind has not fully developed, and he cannot think like an adult all the time. 38 However, this doesnt mean youre completely right or he deserves to be ridiculed or treated like a child. 39 However, remember that the teenager should understand when “no” is “no”. Avoid bringing up a com
46、promise every time you disagree on something. This might teach him that he can always get away with what he wants ,whenever he wants it. If the conversation launches into an argument, stop it. Tell him that you both need to calm down and think clearly or the problem will never be solved. If he refus
47、es to listen to you and continues arguing , step out of the room and allow time for both of you to settle down. Do not scold him or shout back. Your words will possibly be lost on the teenager since you both are too angry to listen to each other. 40 A. He still needs to learn, and he doesnt know eve
48、rything.B. Avoid having a bad tone, including accusations in your words.C. This article tells you how to disagree with a teenager in a kind manner.D. Bring up the topic after a while and make sure you listen to each other patiently.E. People like being listened to, so give him the chance to express
49、his opinion.F. Come up with a compromise if the situation allows one.G. Find the good points the teenager has and mention the negative points as well.第三部分: 英语知识应用(共两节，满分45分)第一节：完形填空（共20小题， 每题1.5分，满分30分）Its difficult for doctors to help a person with a hurt brain. 41 enough blood, the brain can live
50、only 3 to 5 minutes. Usually doctors cant fix the hurt 42 such a short time.Dr Robert White thinks he knows a 43 of help. He thinks doctors should make the hurt brain 44 to live for 30 minutes without blood. This gives the doctor 45 time to do something for the brain. Dr White experimented his 46 on
51、 fifteen monkeys. 47 he taught them to do different jobs. Then he operated on them. He made the monkeys blood go 48 a machine. When the brains 49 was 10,he stopped the blood to the brain. After 30 minutes, he turned the blood back on. He 50 the blood again. After their operations, the monkeys were a
52、lmost 51 before. They were healthy and busy. Each one could still do the job the doctor 52 them.Dr Whites idea works well on monkeys. He thinks it will work on 53 . He thinks it will help with heart problems. A person 54 die when his heart stops; doctors can 55 it again. The problem comes: when the
53、brain is without blood for about 5 minutes, it 56 . If doctors start the heart again after 5 minutes, the person has 57 body but a dead brain. Maybe in the future, doctors will 58 Dr Whites idea. When the persons heart stops, the doctor will 59 cool the brain. They will have 30 minutes to start the
54、heart again. Maybe there will be no 60 the brain.41. A. Dont haveB. WithoutC. Having not D. Only with42. A. forB. afterC. inD. since43. A. wayB. brainC. doctorD. man44. A. too coolB. enough coolC. cool enoughD. very 45. A. a longerB. enoughC. a shorterD. another46. A. medicineB. mannersC. ideaD. bra
55、in47. A. BesidesB. InsteadC. HoweverD. First48. A. toB. acrossC. throughD. onto49. A. heatB. temperatureC. coolnessD. feeling50. A. cooledB. operatedC. warmedD. stopped51. A. the same asB. different fromC. used toD. cleverer than52. A. was taughtB. was teachingC. was to teachD. had taught来源53. A. ot
56、her peopleB. human beingsC. other thingsD. more people54. A. doesnt have to B. needntC. will be able toD. is afraid to55. A. startB. takeC. makeD. begin56. A. losesB. goesC. killsD. dies57. A. noB. a deadC. a livingD. a lively58. A. getB. acceptC. keepD. try59. A. soonB. quicklyC. slowlyD. rapid60.
57、A. use forB. wrong withC. value toD. problem with班级： 学号： 姓名：36-40 第二节:语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)Victoria: What do you think of studying abroad?Ian: I think its a great idea. 61 (study) abroad will offer you plenty of new opportunities. Are you planning on going abroad?Victoria: Yes ,I hope so. I am s
58、tudying for my IELTS right now.Ian: Which 62 do you want to go to?Victoria: Id like to study in the UK, 63 its really expensive.Ian: Have you applied to any schools there?Victoria: Yes, I received a conditional offer from Oxford University a few days ago.Ian: 64 (congratulate)! Thats excellent news!
59、 What do you have to do to get an unconditional offer?Victoria: I have to get 65 IELTS score of 7.5 overall. Do you think I can do that?Ian: If you study hard, I dont see why you wouldnt .Have you received any other 66 ?Victoria: I 67 (admit) into Yale University and Sydney University too.Ian: If yo
60、u re worried about money, the cost of living is 68 (low) in America. However, if you go to Oxford University , youll probably be able to get any job you want in the future.Victoria: I just cant decide where to go. Its not an easy decision to make.Ian: If I 69 (be) you, Id apply for some scholarships
61、 and grants before you decide. 70 you do, I know youll succeed.61._ 62._ 63._ 64._ 65._66._ 67._68._69._ 70._第四部分:写作(共两节,满分35分) 第一节：短文改错（每小题1分，满分10分)下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（ ）,并在其下面写出修改后的词。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限一词。2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计
62、分。Last February, I was on holiday in Beijing with my familyOne morning, I was sleeping soundly while I was woken up by a suddenly cry of my sister, Its snowing I got up quickly, dressed me and opened the windowWow, I couldnt believe in my eyesEverything including trees, roofs and grass were covered
63、with thick snowIn distance I could see lots of cars, like small white box, moving slowly on the roadI could also see some lovely birds flying happily in the snowHow a beautiful sight! I became exciting because I had never seen snow before. In no time,I ran out with my camera and take many photos to
64、record my first experience of snow.第二节:书面表达(满分25分) 假如你叫李华,上周日在Green Supermarket 里买了一支No-Spot面霜,你使用以后发现该产品并没有广告中所宣传的功效.请根据以下要点向超市经理写一封投诉信,希望能解决此事.需包含下列要点:1. 广告中承诺No-Spot安全有效，能去除斑点;2. 谨遵说明使用，效果并非如此:1有副作用(举例子说明);（2）影响工作。3. 要求赔偿医疗费; 4.发票保留至今，以备起诉使用。注意：1.书信的开头和结尾已经给出;2.词数120左右;3.参考词汇:去斑点面霜No-spot cream 收
65、据 receipt A Letter of ComplaintDear manager, I am writing to complain about your awful “No-spot” cream._ _Yours faithfully, Li Hua第二次月测答案听力：1-5 BBBCC 610 AABAA 11-15 CACBB 16-20 ABABC 阅读：2124 BADC 25-28 DCBC 29-32 BCBD33-35BAD 36-40 CEAFD 完形：41-45BCACA 46-50 CDCBC 51-55ADBAA 56-60 DCDBD语法填空：61Studyi
66、ng 62 country 63 but 64 Congratulations 65 an 66 offers 67was admitted 68 the lowest 69 were 70 Whatever/no matter what短文改错：71while-when 72suddenly-sudden 73me-myself 74 in 去掉 75were-was 76In distance 间加the 77box-boxes 78 How-What 79exciting-excited 80take-took作文；Dear manger,I am writing to complain
67、 about your awful product “No-spot” cream. In your advertisement, they claim that this cream is safe and effective, which can remove the spots on the face.I bought this cream in Green Supermarket last Sunday . I still keep the receipt.Last Sunday evening, I applied the cream to my face following the
68、 instructions carefully . To my great surprise, when I got up the next morning, I felt my face tickling. During the following two days, this symptom became worse and worse, which greatly affected my life and work.You have guaranteed that your products are safe, but now it has a side effect on me. I want to send back this cream, meanwhile your company should pay for the cost of medical service for my treatment. If you fail to do so, I will accuse your company of cheating in the advertisement. Yours faithfully, Li Hua
