1、高考资源网（ ），您身边的高考专家陕西汉中龙岗学校2012-2013上学期高三第二次月考英语试题第一部分：英语知识运用（共四节，满分55分）第一节语音知识（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分） 从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。1capsule Aalbum Binfluence Ctune Dunusual2observe Aphotograph Bcomposer Ccomplex Dadopt3lung Aanger Bconclusion Cstranger Dbronchitis4rarely Adiet Bq
2、uestionnaire Cunhealthy Dgenius5aboard Aaspect Balien Cdanger Dburglary第二节情景对话（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分）根据对话情景和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有两个为多余选项。 Hello. Im calling about the apartment you advertised. Yes. _6_ Im interested in a onebedroom apartment. Do you have any available? _7_ When do
3、you need it? Sometime around next week. What can you tell me about this apartment? _8_ The monthly rent is $650, with a $300 security deposit. _9_ May I come over tomorrow to take a look? Sure. What time would you like to come? _10_ Good. May I have your name, please? My name is Blanca. Blanca. Ill
4、see you tomorrow.ANo, I have another oneBWell, its a onebedroom apartment.CIts kind of youDHow about 10 a.m.?EYes. I have one.FWhat kinds of apartments do you prefer?GSounds good.第三节 语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从每小题的A.B.C.D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。11. The moment the cat heard the mice noises，
5、it of the door Amake，rushed out Bmaking，rushing out Cmake，rushing out Dmaking，rushed out12. The naughty boy to me that the hen there just now had two eggs the day before. A. laid, laid, laid B. 1ied, lying, laid C. 1ied, laid, lain D. 1aid, lay, lain13. 一Id like to take a weeks holiday 一 Were too bu
6、sy ADont worry BDont mention it CPardon me DForget it14. We spent a day in the country, picking wild flowers. the car full of flowers we went home. AAfter BAs COn DWith15. It is quite impossible for children to do work in a day Asuch little，such much Bso few，so much Csuch few，so much Dso few，so litt
7、le16. 一This is picture I told you about 一I seeIsnt it beautiful one? Aa，a Ba，the Cthe，the Dthe，a17. Tuantuan and Yuanyuan are the names given to the two pandas having been sent to Taiwan. Acommonly Bofficially Cpersonally Dgenerally18. 一What will happen to the children if Jim and Mary ? 一I dont know
8、 but I think its a really terrible thing Abreak down Bbreak out Cbreak up Dbreak in19. I sent my American e-pal an e-mail last week, and he replied , which I hadnt expected. Ain no time Bat one time Cat a time Din some time20. Would you like something sweet or sour? -_. A. I have a toothache B. I ha
9、ve a sweet tooth C. I make a sweet D. Yes, thanks21. At that time they could not produce _ computer, let alone high-grade ones. A. normal B. ordinary C. popular D. public22. The students _ in the exam will be strictly punished in our school. A. caught cheatingB. catches cheatedC. caught cheatD. catc
10、hing cheating23. _ in the dark, his head hit against a tree. A. WalkingB. He was walking C. Walked D. When he was walking24. The train to Xian was _ to arrive at 9, but it was an hour late because of the bad weather. A. sure B. likelyC. supposedD. certain25. The population in the development zone ab
11、out 130,000, 70% of which young. A. is; is B. are; isC. is; areD. are; are第四节 完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的ABCD四个选项中，选出合适填入对应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。Leonardo da Vinci began painting the Mona Lisa in 1503. He was working 26 a special painting for a church at that time 27 the church painting w
12、as not 28 well. An Italian business man asked da Vinci to paint a picture of his second 29 . This is the woman who 30 be seen in the Mona Lisa.All in all, the Mona Lisa is a very good example of da Vincis 31 and it satisfied the husband. da Vinci used 32 and light in a clever 33 in the painting. da
13、Vinci loved science and 34 . Right away a person can see that there is a lot of geometry in the Mona Lisa. The face of the Mona Lisa is made of many circles and 35 shapes like 36 Even her 37 can be seen as a small part of a large circle. The woman in the 38 is sitting on a balcony and 39 can be seen
14、 behind her. da Vinci loved to study rocks so these can be seen 40 in his other paintings. The woman is sitting with her knees 41 the side. Her head is turned to look out of the painting. Her hands are 42 together in front of her. This way of 43 is now used by many 44 when 45 . Leonardo da Vinci is
15、a remarkable master. 26. A. up B. in C. on D. about 27. A. but B. thus C. however D. so 28. A. doing B. going C. making D. working 29. A. servant B. daughter C. nurse D. wife 30. A. must B. should C. might D. can 31. A. works B. jobs C. novels D. photos 32. A. heaviness B. black C. darkness D. oils
16、33. A. way B. picture C. hand D. eye 34. A. chemistry B. maths C. geography D. biology 35. A. square B. round C. long D. egg 36. A. balls B. sticks C. vases D. boxes 37. A. smile B. shout C. cry D. anger 38. A. church B. painting C .sofa D. house 39. A. trees B. buildings C. mountains D. flowers 40.
17、 A. by and by B. here and there C. over and over D. up and down 41. A. on B. by C. to D. beyond 42. A. caught B. held C. supported D. hung 43. A. painting B. living C. smiling D. sitting 44. A. women B. actresses C. girls D. models 45. A. they are being painting B. painting C. being painted D. they
18、have painted 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读些列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出你最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。APrince William was born on June 21, 1982, the eldest son of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Charles, Prince of Wales.William attended Mrs. Mynors Nursery School in West London（1985-87）, Wetherb
19、y School in Kensington, London (1987-90), and Ludgrove School in Workingham (1990-95). In 1995, at the requirement of his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William entered Eton College, one of Englands most well-known middle schools. He was a serious student with excellent grades, and he al
20、so did very well in sports at Eton, especially swimming. With his father and brother, he enjoys outdoor sports, including riding, skiing and fishing.Because of his parents divorce in 1996 and his mothers death in 1997, the tall and handsome young William has stated his dislike for the press in publi
21、c, and seems uncomfortable with the growing attention he is getting from girls. William gives the impression of being a well-mannered, responsible and mature (成熟的) young man. Upon his graduation from Eton, William took a break from his studies to visit South America and Africa. He then attended Scot
22、lands St. Andrews University, where he received a degree in geography in 2005.As the possible future king of England, Williams personal life has been the subject of much media attention. He had been in love with Kate Middleton; they met while attending St. Andrews University. Rumors (谣言) of a possib
23、le engagement (订婚) were around the pair for months, but the couple said that they were breaking up in April 2007.46. What is the beat title for this passage?A. A brief introduction to Prince William. B. Prince Williams school life.C. The future king of England. D. Prince William as a common young ma
24、n.47. How many schools are mentioned in the passage besides St. Andrews University?A.3B.4C.5D.648. According to the passage, people DONT consider Prince William as a young man.A. good-lookingB. matureC. rudeD. responsible49. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. Diana is th
25、e Princess of Wales.B. William went to Mrs. Mynors Nursery School in 1985.C. Eton College is a very famous middle school.D. Prince William was engaged to Kate Middleton in 2007. BThe small unframed painting called “Fishman” was signed by a little-known Italian artist, Maveleone (1669-1740). When it
26、was sold recently in New York for $ 27,000, the seller, Mr. Oliver Pitt, was asked to explain how the picture had come into his possession. Pitt said, “I didnt know it was so valuable. Im not an art expert. Photography is my hobby. I bought Fisherman in Italy in 1970 for $140. The picture was dirty,
27、 and I could see the artists signature. But anyway it wasnt the picture that I liked. I bought it because of the frame.“its a most unusual frame, made of tiny, silver sea-shells（贝壳）. They are set in such a way that they reflect （反射）perfect light onto the surface of a picture. I now have a photograph
28、 of my wife in that frame, and Ill never part with it.“When I returned to New York I showed the painting in its frame to a customs officer. I told him that I had paid $140 for it but admitted I didnt know its actual worth. The customs man valued it at $140, and I was asked to pay duty on that value.
29、 I did so, there and then.“Later, I took off the frame, and that uncovered Maveleones signature. My wife suggested in fun that the painting might be a valuable one; so I cleaned it and put it up for sale.”As a result of this explanation, Oliver Pitt had to appear in court. He was accused （指控） of kno
30、wingly making a false statement of the value of a picture so as to cheat the Customs Department.Pitt was not happy, “I told the truth as I knew then,” he said. “What else could I say?”And then the judge agreed with him. “The Customs Department is responsible (to blame),” he said, “for making a true
31、valuation of goods brought into the country, so that the correct amount of duty may be charged. Mr. Pitt did not cause or try to cause the mistake that was made. He paid the duty that was demanded. If, now, the Customs Department finds that its valuation was not correct, it cannot be allowed to have
32、 another try. Pitt is not guilty(有罪).”50. When Oliver Pitt bought the picture_A. it was unframedB. Maveleone signed the dealC. he suggested that it was valuableD. it was the frame the attracted him.51. Pitt met the customs officer _where the officer was employed to _.A. at the railway station or air
33、port; examine peoples baggageB. at the airport or port; examine peoples baggage.C. at the bus stop or port; help people enter the USA.D. at the airport or port; help people enter the USA.52. From the passage we can infer that if Maveleon had been a well-known artist_A. the painting would have cost m
34、uch more than $ 140B. he wouldnt have sold his painting at such a low price.C. the customs officer would have valued the painting at $140 or less.D. Pitt wouldnt have had the intention to buy any of his paintings.53. Which of the following statements is true to the story? In the end_A. Pitt was aske
35、d to pay the correct amount of dutyB. Pitt sold the frame of the painting at an even higher priceC. the Customs Department had no right to revalue the painting.D. Pitts wife was regarded as an expert because of her wise suggestionCWhats OnStage An acrobatic(杂技) soul: To celebrate its 55th anniversar
36、y, the China Acrobatic Troupe will present “The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills (寒战) will run down your spine (脊柱)as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.Time: 7:30 p.m., September 1319Place: Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfuji
37、ng Dajie, Dongcheng DistrictExhibitions Joint show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including GeYun and Yu Yang are on display.Time: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. until September 10Place: Huangshicheng Gallery, 136 Nanchizi D
38、ajie, Dongcheng DistirctOil paintings: The Wanfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil paintings by 10 young and middle- aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture (捕捉) he wonderous variety of life in unique (独特的) styles.Time: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. until September 1
39、5Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng DistrictLiterature (文学) museum: The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949. Time: 9 a.m. 4p.m., September 13Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (Shaoyaoj
40、u area)Belgium Orchestra(管弦乐队): La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate (纪念)the 250th anniversary of Bachs death.Time: 7:30p.m. September 1114Place: G
41、rand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities 54. What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?A. When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold B. Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.C. Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised D. Even the brav
42、est ones will be too frightened to go on watching55. Suppose it is September 14 today, how many activities can people choose to attend?A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 556. On the whole, we can conclude _.A. people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional B. there are usually more cultural activit
43、ies in September than in any other month C. most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors onlyD. we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing DApril 15th is a tax(税) day for Americans. It is the last day to pay federal（联邦的） income taxes for the year before. Mo
44、st taxpayers have enough income taxes collected all year long through their employers. So they do not owe much more. In fact, most get some money back. Income tax rates increase as income increases. People who earned more than three hundred nineteen thousand dollars last year had the highest rate, t
45、hirty-five percent. But there are different ways for people to reduce their income taxes. The constitution（宪法） gives congress（国会） the power to build federal taxes. State and local governments can also tax. But the idea of national taxes took time. In 1790 congress passed a tax on Whiskey and other a
46、lcoholic drinks. Farmers in western Pennsylvania who produced alcohol refused to pay. They attacked officials and burned the home of a tax collector. George Washington, Americans first president, gathered the army. The soldiers put down the so-called Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. It was one of the firs
47、t times that the government used its power to make sure a federal law within a state. At first, the United States government collected most of its money through tariffs, which are taxes on foreign trade. Then, in the late 1800s, congress began to tax the money that people earned through their jobs.
48、The Supreme Court was against the personal income tax as unconstitutional. So the states changed the constitution. In 1930 they passed the sixteenth amendment（修正案）. It gives congress the power to collect taxes on personal incomes. In 2004, personal income tax provided the government with thirty seve
49、n percent of its money, and income tax on business provided six percent.57. Which of the following taxes is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Taxes on business B. Taxes on incomesC. Taxes on alcohol making D. Taxes on house selling58. Why did the states decided to change the Constitute according to t
50、he passage?A. Because the Supreme Court asked them to do so.B. Because they wanted to collect personal income tax.C. Because they wanted to limit the power of the Supreme Court.D. Because they wanted to increase foreign trade tax rates.59. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
51、A. Both the state and local governments in America have the right to tax.B. Before 1800, most American governments tax money came from taxes on alcoholic drinks.C. Personal income tax has become an important tax in the states.D. If you havent paid federal income taxes for 2005 before April 15, you m
52、ay break tax law.60. What does the underlined sentence “But the idea of national ” in paragraph 3 mean?A. It took a long time to realize the idea of national taxes.B. Every year it takes a long time to collect national taxes.C. The states were not sure whether they should collect national taxes.D. F
53、or a long time people didnt know what national taxes were.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从下框AF选项中选出能概括每段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。ATo be seen and noticed by the leadersBLearn and use new skillsCDo what you are supposed to doDGet useful information and adviceELook for someone to guide youFKeep it
54、in mind：work hard 61. _Keep in mind that those who play a lot and hard can lose but those who play smart will always win the day. These tips when employed well will be your tickets to the top. The first thing you need to do is look at your performance. Are you doing what you are supposed to be doing
55、？When you know what is expected，you will acquire a momentum that will lead you to the right direction. Otherwise，there is no need of outdoing yourself and others when you are not delivering the right results.62. _The other tip that will make you stand out from the rest is hard work. You need to do e
56、xtra and ask for more. The workload might be overwhelming but promotion only comes to those who are excellent or do things that are out of the ordinary or beyond expectation. You must employ extreme dedication to make sure that even as you ask for more，you do not compromise on the quality of work yo
57、u deliver.63. _Another tip for promotion in the workplace is to have a presence. You must be seen at work not just by your colleagues but by leaders in your line of work. Take advantage of every opportunity to interact and know that people on top keep a keen eye looking out for those who stand out.6
58、4. _Do not be shy to embrace new skills and explore a variety. Promotions only come to those who are aware that this is a dynamic world that smiles on those who are willing to adopt new skills. Devote yourself to doing things that are considered extra and do not be afraid of this. This will go a lon
59、g way in making you the person for consideration when it comes to promotions in the workplace.65. _Another tip is get information first hand from those who are on top. Talk to those that have been promoted in your organizations and seek advice. Remember，you do not have to learn through what they say
60、 but can learn through their character and how they do their stuff. Action will speak louder than words. However，you need to be aware that you are doing this to make yourself important and not to become another person. Often times，many workers seeking promotion will pretend to be something they are
61、not.第三部分： 写作（共三节，满分55分）第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据下列各句句意和空白之后的汉语提示词，在答题卡指定区域的横线上写出对应单词的正确、完整形式，每空只写一词。66. When something is _（稀缺）, it must be expensive.67. He is one of the most famous _(当代的) artists in China.68. Dont cut in while _(大人) are talking.69. The president will come to our school next _(
62、星期三)。70. I like to read Chinese _ (古典的) poetry.71. Each of the _(参加者) can get a book as a reward.72. When the professor finished his lecture, the _(观众) applauded warmly.73. Computer games can easily get people _(上瘾).74. Before taking the medicine, youd better read the _(说明) carefully on the bottle .
63、75. Is steel a _ (混合物) of iron and other substances？第二节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。 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的词。 注意: 1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Kites are invented in C
64、hina 200 years ago. The earliest kites were made from wood, what were expensive. Kite flying began to spread between the ordinary people only after paper was invented and then kite making cost little. Weifang City is the birthplace of the kites. Now kite flying is more and more popular here. Every s
65、pring people all over the world come to take part in the International Kite Festival. They would see beautiful kites fly in the sky. I believe you will enjoy themselves here. I hope youll go to the Festival every year.第三节 书面表达（满分30分）请以“Protect Our Eyesight”为题，写一篇100字左右的班会课发言稿，说明保护视力的重要性及其主要措施。内容要点如下：1. 重要性：眼睛是心灵的窗口；获取知识的主要渠道；2. 现象：越来越多的学生近视眼（nearsighted）；3. 措施：注意用眼卫生，看书时间不宜太长；眼睛与书应该保持一定的距离；不在昏暗（dim）角落里或强烈阳光下看书；不在车上或躺在床上看书；每天坚持做眼保健操。要求：1.短文须写在答题卡的指定区域。 2.短文词数不少于100（不含已写好的部分）。3.内容充实，结构完整，语意连贯。 4.书写需清晰、工整。Protect Our Eyesight _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。