1、秀州中学高二年级2009年5月英语月考试题卷第一部分 听力测试（共20小题，每小题0.5分，满分10分）第一节 请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项，每段对话仅读一遍。1. When will the dinner be held?A. At six on Saturday. B. At seven on Saturday. C. At six on Sunday2. What does the man think of young people nowadays? A. They are impolite. B. They are forgetful. C. They are violent.3.
2、 What did the man mean? A. He wanted a table near the window. B. He wanted a quiet place to discuss something. C. he wanted to discuss something with the woman.4. Why couldnt the woman give the man any help? A. Because she is quite busy right now. B. Because she doesnt like grammar at all. C. Becaus
3、e she is also poor in grammar.5. Who are probably the two speakers? A. Fishermen. B. Students. C. Businessmen.第二节 听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项，每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. Why cant the woman have dinner with the man tonight? A. Because shes going to a concert. B. Because shes going to see her doctor. C. Becaus
4、e shes going to play in a concert.7. When have the two speakers agreed to meet? A. At 6:45 on Friday evening. B. At 7:00 tonight. C. At 7:15 on Friday evening.8. Whats the man planning to do for the dinner? A. Have a good cook prepare the food. B. Try a new set of dishes. C. Cook a new dish.听第7段材料，回
5、答第9至11题。9. What are the two speakers doing? A. Climbing a mountain. B. Shopping. C. Fishing.10. What is the name of the tallest peak? A. Great Lion. B. Grand Lion. C. Ground Lion.11. What do they take as the background of the picture? A. A big tree. B. The old rocks. C. The peak.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12.
6、 What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Parent and teacher. B. Close friends. C. Neighbors.13. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The man is complaining to the woman. B. The man is making some suggestions to the woman. C. The man is satisfied after talking to the wom
7、an.14. Whats not the result of the childrens noise? A. The man couldnt work. B. The man couldnt sleep. C. The man couldnt enjoy the film on TV.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What was wrong with the woman? A. Her handbag was missing/ B. She lost some money. C. She had a traffic accident.16. Where did the woman
8、 go first that day? A. To the police station. B. To a restaurant. C. To her office.17. What did the man suggest the woman do immediately? A. Go to her office. B. Go back to her car again. C. Ring the restaurant manager.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What season was it then? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn.19
9、. Where did Mr. Samuel meet the old man? A. At a railway station. B. In a hospital. C. At a bus stop.20. Why did the gentleman carry the umbrella? A. To use it as a walking stick. B. To protect himself from the sunshine. C. To pretend to be stupid.第二部分 英语知识运用第一节 单项选择（共20小题，每小题0.5分，满分10分）21. - Your d
10、aughter looks so thin. - Yes, she is so _ about what she eats. A. particular B. special C. especial D. particularly22. If plants from one habitat were moved to the other type of habitat, they changed their appearance and _ the new environment. A. adapted B. adapted to C. fit to D. suited to23. You d
11、ont want _ and neither do others. A. to make fun of B. making fun of C. to be made fun of D. being made fun of24. We get to the top of the hill, _ and out of breath. A. tired B. tiring C. being tired D. being tiring25. To get a high score, _. A. working hard is needed B. one must work hard C. workin
12、g hard is very important D. requirement is what is needed26. _ repeated promises that the product is safe, all consumers have refused to buy it. A. Even if B. In spite of C. Though D. Although27. The disaster is so serious that the people in that area really have great difficulty _ with their lives.
13、 A. with going B. to go on C. going on D. in going28. It was at this shop _ I bought my skirt. How about coming to my home to have a look? A. that B. where C. which D. what 29. The factory was built in a secret place around _ high mountains. A. which was B. it was C. which were D. them were30. Every
14、 four years many athletes from different countries _ the Olympic Games. A. take part in B. participate in C. join D. both A and B31. With the guide _ the way, we finally got to the village which we were looking for. A. led B. leading C. to lead D. had lead32. She had no idea how it _ that her husban
15、d met with trouble again. A. came about B. came across C. came out D. came up33. -What do you admire the spaceman _? -His bravery to travel around the earth _ a spaceship all alone. A. for; in B. to; by C. for; by D. as; in34. Although the wind has _, the rain remains steady, so you still need a rai
16、ncoat. A. turned up B. gone back C. died down D. blown out35. -Is that the small town you often refer to？-Right, just the one _ you know I used to work for years.A that B which C where D what36. _ should be done must be done in time.A What B All C Anything D All what37. It was several minutes before
17、 I was _ of what was happening.A. aware B. accused C. tired D. ashamed38. We were about to set out _ it rained cats and dogs. A. while B. as C. when D. before39. The hospital _ well, where many wounded _ every day. A. is operated; operation B. operates; are operated on C. operates; are operated D. o
18、perates; operates on40. He had a lot of friends, only a few of _ invited to his wedding.A. whom B. them C. which D. who第二节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文 ，掌握其大意，然后从41 - 60各题所给的四个选项（ABC和D）中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。We make a living with what we get, but we make a life with what we give. - Winston Churchil
19、l I am willing to 41 this saying. I have been 42 at the Boston ChildrensHospital every year since I was thirteen. At the beginning, I only wanted to go 43 I would get praise for entertaining children at the 44 . After giving my time for two months, my 45 changed completely.When I first 46 into the w
20、aiting room on the ground floor, I was very 47 that I would be spending my entire summer with kids. As it became 48 for me to show up every day at 8 a.m., many kids began to 49 me. To my surprise, I began looking forward to seeing their 50 faces as well. They were always enthusiastic about 51 . My h
21、eart warmed every time I heard their 52 voices asking me for a story or an answer to a question. I felt 53 and irreplaceable. (不可替代的).As I look back, I see the 54 that these special children have had on me. It is because of them that I have 55 a desire to become a psychologist. Recently, I have volu
22、nteered for a month. I have been asked to 56 on many different floors besides the waiting room 57 I started. The kids on the floors above are usually there for a longer time. 58 their anxiety and desire to get better and go home, they always offer me a(n) 59 smile. I feel renewed after spending a da
23、y with them because I realize that there is much more to 60 than money. It is much more important to love and to be loved. 41. A. know B. believe C. respect D. understand42. A. livinging B. studying C. staying D. volunteering43. A. unless B. until C. after D. because44. A. hospital B. school C. room
24、 D. building45. A. plan B. style C. opinion D. life46. A. looked B. stepped C. turned D. appeared47. A. happy B. upset C. nervous D. worried48. A. special B. curious C. routine D. hopeful49. A. notice B. expect C. watch D. annoy50. A. foolish B. bright C. dirty D. silent51. A. smiling B. sleeping C.
25、 learning D. playing 52. A. loud B. crazy C. eager D. irritating53. A. valued B. tired C. disappointed D. surprised54. A. expectation B. dream C. influence D. love55. A. developed B. remembered C. worked D. improved56. A. help out B. drop in C. go around D. turn up57. A. what B. which C. where D. th
26、at58. A. With B. For C. Against D. In spite of59. A. willing B. optimistic C. sad D. pitiful60. A. life B. habit C. nature D. family 第三部分：阅读理解第一节 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，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。（共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）AEleven-year-old Evan Green doesnt want to save just one treehe wants to save a whole
27、rainforest!In the Redwood City, Calif., a boy started a group called the Red Dragon Conservation Team four years ago to do just that. So far, the teams members have raised $4,500. Thats enough to purchase and protect more than 16 acres of rainforest in Costa Rica through the Center for Ecosystem sur
28、vival.Every year, thousands of square miles of rainforest are destroyed worldwide. Logging（伐木）and farming are mostly likely to blame, scientists say. The loss is terrible news for animals and people. Even though rainforests cover less than 2 percent of the earth, they are home to half the worlds pla
29、nts and animals. Rainforests also provide water and help control the earths climate.Evans work to save the rainforests recently earned him a Barron prize for Young Heroes. The prizes are given to children or teenagers who have made a positive difference in the world. Evans goal is “to save enough ra
30、inforests to last forever”. He wont have to do it alone. His actions have already inspired other kids to chip in. One girl asked for donations instead of presents on her birthday. She raised $850. Other kids are starting their own conservation teams.Evan says everyone can help the planeteven by taki
31、ng small steps such as recycling. He and his family try to make a difference every day. “We recycle, we try to limit our garbage weve been walking a little more, and we buy local food,” Evan said.61. How much does it cost to buy and protect an acre of rainforest in Costa Rica?A. About $4,500. B. Abo
32、ut $850. C. About $280. D. About $1,000.62. The underlined phrase “chip in” in Paragraph 4 probably means “_”.A. look at B. contribute moneyC. ask for birthday presents D. donate gifts63. What Evan said in the last paragraph suggests that _.A. we can all do something to protect the earth B. actions
33、speak louder than wordsC. we should learn to recycle from now onD. a good beginning makes a good ending64. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Evan Green-a famous teenagerB. The Red Dragon Conservation TeamC. Rainforests are being destroyedD. Boy gathers support for rainforestsBA popular
34、 student in her small high school, Katie started college expecting to do well in her courses and be best friends with her roommates. But things didnt turn out that way. Psych 101, the course she thought would be a first-semester favorite, turned out to be a struggle. And her roommates were as differ
35、ent from Katie as the student restaurants mystery meat was from her moms roasted pork. Living away from home tends to be the toughest adjustment for first-year students. You may feel homesick in your first weeks or months. It can help to call, write, or email your parents and friends making them kno
36、w how youre doing. You can also talk with your roommates. As first-year students themselves, theyre probably experiencing many of the same fears and worries that youre dealing with. But what if you dont get along well with your roommates? In some cases, it can be a good thing if you and your roommat
37、es arent much alike. Different views on things may be helpful, so respect your differences no matter what. If you and your roommates dont get along well, it can help to find someone who you feel does understand you, which should be easy on a campus with so many people. Many schools have student orga
38、nization nights where all of the campus clubs gather and promote their organizations, so you can meet people with the same interests there as you. Youll also meet tons of people in class or in your dorm building. As homesickness, painful throats, sprained ankles and wisdom teeth that act up are comm
39、on among college students, you should check out your student guidebook or your schools website to find out information about the university health center. If you think you cannot deal with your problems, make a stop at the school counseling (咨询) center. First-year troubles are something the counselo
40、rs know well. You can get help there.65. From Paragraph 1 we can infer that _. A. Katie had been worried about the changes before starting her college life B. Katie felt satisfied when her college life startedC. Katie wasnt used to the new environment in college at firstD. Katie has fallen behind in
41、 her study after the first semester in college66. Whats the authors suggestion on dealing with homesickness?A. Adjust to it.B. Share happiness with your parents.C. Talk to your roommates about it.D. Get along with your roommates.67. Which of the following ways of dealing with roommates is RIGHT?A. N
42、ot trying to change them.B. Not making friends with them.C. Developing the same interests as themD. Not talking with them. 68. Whats the main idea of the text?A. Freshmen may meet many problems. B. Communication is important in college.C. How you can adjust to your first year in college.D. How schoo
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47、-14Grammar Smart: An Audio Guide to Perfect Usage Author(s): Julian Fleisher $ 12.68The words you use say a lot about you but the way you put them together says even more. Your grammar makes an immediate and lasting impression on your teachers, and even your friends. So dont make the mistake of thin
48、king that grammar is too complicated. Weve created Grammar Smart to help you write and speak with clarity and confidence.Grades: 6-8 Ages: 11-13 69. If a ten-year-old boy wants himself to be admired because of his speech ability, he may buy _.A. Word PowerB. Word Smart JuniorC. Grammar Smart JuniorD
49、. Grammar Smart: An Audio Guide to Perfect Usage70. By saying “Youll finally know your grammar backwards and forwards”, the writer means “_”. A. You will be clearly familiar with grammarB. You will know the history of grammarC. You will know the make-up of grammarD. You will learn about the future o
50、f grammar 71. The four books are all about _.A. fiction and mysteries B. parenting and teaching C. literature and artsD. language studyDThe number of speakers of English in Shakespeares time is estimated(估计) to have been about five million. Today it is estimated that some 260 million people speak it
51、 as a native language, mainly in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the standard varieties of English found in these areas, there are a great many regional and social varieties of the language as well as various levels of usage
52、that are employed both in its spoken and written forms. In fact, it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate(足够的) working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages. The purpose for English learning and the situations in which such learni
53、ng takes place are so varied that it is difficult to explain and still more difficult to judge what forms an adequate working knowledge for each situation. The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its present-day importance as a world language. Besides serving the indefinite needs of
54、 its native speakers, English is a language in which some of important works in science, technology, and other fields are being produced, and not always by native speakers. It is widely used for such purposes as meteorological and airport communications, international conferences, and the spread of
55、information over the radio and television networks of many nations. It is a language of wider communication for a number of developing countries, especially former British colonies. Many of these countries have multilingual populations and need a language for internal communication in such matters a
56、s government, commerce, industry, law and education as well as for international communication and for entrance to the scientific and technological developments in the West. 72. What would be the best title for this passage?A. The Difficulties of Learning English B. International Communications C. T
57、he Standard Varieties of English D. English as a World Language 73. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Some 260 million people in the world have an adequate working knowledge of English. B. There are some 260 million native speakers of English in the world. C. It is almost impossible t
58、o estimate the number of people with an adequate working knowledge of English. D. People learn English for a variety of reasons. 74. According to the passage, what is the main reason for the widespread use of English?A. It was popular during Shakespeares time. B. It is used in former British colonie
59、s. C. It serves the needs of its native speakers. D. It is a world language that is used for international communication. 75. What type of developing countries would be most likely to use English?A. Those geographically close to the United States. B. Those interested in the culture of the United Sta
60、tes. C. Former colonies of Great Britain. D. Countries where international conferences are held. 第二节: 任务型阅读。该题答案请填写在答题卷上。（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）阅读以下材料,根据下面各小题的要求,从以下A到F选项中选出相应的选项.选项中有一项为多余选项.76. Rich is a bellboy. _77. Marti is a receptionist. _78. Joseph is an operator. _79. Charlie is a customs officer.
61、 _80. Kim is a weatherman. _A. Yes, Madam. It gets lots of sun in the morning. Now, the switch for the bedside lamp is over here. The panel at the head of the bed has a radio and a wake-up alarm. B. Ive written out a prescription for you to take to the hotel clinic. Better still, Ill take it myself
62、and have someone from the clinic bring the medicine to you. So far as I can see, youre a bit run down, overworked.C. Yes. You will find all the information about the hotel on the information card in your room. The bellboy will show it to you. If you have any questions, just dial 9 on your phone. Tha
63、t is our manager. He is at your service 24 hours a day.D. We interrupt this regularly scheduled program to bring you the following bulletin from the United States Weather Bureau. A severe weather alter is now in effect for all of southern Ohio and Indiana. A violent storm front is moving in a north-
64、northeasterly direction.E. Your forms seem to be in order. Ill keep your health declaration and return your customs declaration. Please keep them with you and be prepared to surrender them when you leave Singapore.F. This hotel has very good telephone services. There are three different types. First
65、 theres international direct dial service. It offers you a direct telephone service to more than 100 cities in the world.第四部分：写作（共二节，满分40分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文， 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误， 要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），在其下面写上该加的词。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
66、上修改后的词。注意：1. 没处错误及其修改均仅限一词。 2只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不记分。高考资源网 Li Xiaojun,Im glad to receive your letter. Id like to discuss about the problem with you. It is true that some video games is good for yourthinking ability and they can sometimes make you felt relaxed. Therefore, you are spending too much time
67、 on that.You are not little boy any more. You should learn to control yourself.Why not to try to finish your homework first every dayand then spend a little time play some video games. I think,like a student, the most important thing is to study hard at school.You should try your best to get good gr
68、ade in yoursubjects and try to become a useful person for the futureYours, Editor第二节：书面表达（满分15分）Should students make friends online ？(学生应该网上交友吗?)人们对于学生网上交友持不同意见。请你用英语写一篇关于学生网上交友的短文，介绍人们的不同观点，并表达自己的看法。赞成的理由反对的理由你的看法A. 广交朋友B. 可自由表达思想 C. 利于外语学习A. 浪费时间B. 影响学习C. 可能上当受骗.注意：1. 文章必须包括表中的全部内容。 2. 词数为 120 左右。
69、 3. 参考词汇：网络朋友 online friends(s)，上当受骗 to be cheated .秀州中学高二年级2009年5月英语月考参考答案单选题（1-40每小题0.5分；40-60每小题1分；61-75每小题2分；76-80每小题1分）1-20 AABCB AACAB BCACA BCACA21-40 ABCAB BCACD BAACC AACBB40-60 BDDAC BDCBB CCACA ACDBA61-64 CBAD 65-68 CCAC 69-71 BAD 72-75 DADC 76-80 ACFED短文改错（每小题1分，共10分）1.去掉about2.isare gam
70、es作主语，是复数意义。3.feltfeel make sb do sth 用不带to的不定式作宾补。4.ThereforeHowever前后表转折意义。5.littlea little boy相当于a small boy。6.去掉not 后的to why not后接动词原形。7.playplaying spend time doing sth花时间干某事。8.likeas“作为一名学生”，应用介词as。9.gradegrades“分数”，用复数。10.forin“在将来”应用in。Should students make friends online？Should students make
71、 friends online? Different people hold different ideas. Some people say its a good way to develop their social skills. The Internet helps make on-line friends with whom they can communicate without any fears and worries. Chatting online，students can more freely express their feelings and opinions，an
72、d even get help with their foreign language studies .Others，however，think making friends online is a waste of time，which could have negative effects on their study. Besides，some students get cheated online because they are lacking in social experience.It is my opinion that students should place their study，health and safety before other things and dont spend too much time on their online friends. As for friendship，we can readily find it in our classmates and other people around us .
