1、Monthly Test for Senior 2 (2012.3)I. Multiple choice1.People all believe United Nations has been promoting international trade all the time.A. the; /B. the; theC. /; theD. /;/2. The thought of going back home was kept him happy while he was working abroad.A. thatB. all thatC. all whatD. which3. The
2、number of the guests invited thirty, but a number of them absent for different reasons.A. were; wasB. was; wereC. was; wasD. were; were4. Where did the money I have given you go, Jack? - On the dictionary, on the desk over there.A. itB. thatC. oneD. the one5. The two presidents has agreed with each
3、other on the whole, but much remains at the following meeting.A. discussingB. to be discussedC. discussedD. to discuss6. -I have nothing on tonight. Do you have clothes to the laundry? - No. Thanks!A. to be takenB. to takeC. takingD. taken7. What did she want to know? - She wondered we completed the
4、 experiment.A. when was itB. it was when thatC. it was whenD. when it was that8. I dressed very warmly for the trip, but I so. The weather there was hot.A. wouldnt have doneB. couldnt have donec. neednt have doneD. mustnt have done9._ _,theleavesareturninggreen. A.WhenspringcomingonB.SpringcomingonC
5、.SpringcameonD.Springbeingcomeon10.Brain told you that there wasnt anyone in the room at the time, ?A. was thereB. wasnt thereC. didnt heD. did he11. You will succeed in the end _ you give up halfway.A. even if B. as though C. as long as D. unless12.Im thinking of getting a pair of shoes from that s
6、hop on line, but Im at a loss since there are more than twenty pairs_ to buy.A. to be chosen B. to choose from C. to choose D. for choosing13. I think Father would like to know what up to so far, so I decide to send him a quick note.A. I amB. I wasC. I have beenD. I will be14. We should make a rule
7、for us roommates to turn off the lights at 10:30 p.m.A. itB. thatC. oneD. all15. such a big difference in attitude towards what one eats, there is no doubt that people in the west regard the Chinese food as something special.A. InspiteB. DespiteC. AlthoughD. As16. Recently a survey _ prices of the s
8、ame goods in two different supermarkets has caused heated debate among citizens. A. compared B. comparing C. compares D. being compared17.-Ken, _, but your TV is going too loud.-Oh, Im sorry. Ill turn it down right now.A. Id like to talk with you B. Im really tired of thisC. I hate to say this D. I
9、need your help18. The editor trained the young actresses and actors to them for her new TV series, the latest version of the great work A Dream of Red Mansions.A. makeB. provideC. buildD. prepare19.We waited and waited. _we had been looking forward to . A. Then came the hour B. Then did the hour com
10、e C. Then the hour came D. The hour then came20. The plane is due to take off at 7:50 from the airport. _ we fail to arrive there in time? -Try to take another flight then. A. What if B. As if C. Even ifD. Only if21. This restaurant has become popular for its wide of foods that suit all tastes and p
11、ockets.A. division B. area C. range D. circle22. Neither side is prepared to talk to _ unless we can smooth things over between them.A. others B. the other C. another D. one other23. _, she is the sort of woman to spread sunshine to people through her smile.A. Shy and cautious B. Sensitive and thoug
12、htful C. Honest and confident D. Lighthearted and optimistic24. I prefer shutting myself in and listening to music all day on Sundays. Thats _ I dont agree. You should have a more active life.A. where B. how C. when D. what25. Jack wasnt saying anything but the teacher smiled at him _ he had done so
13、mething very clever. A. as if B. in case C. while D. thoughII. Close Test.It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80s came to the hospital. I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for an appointment at 9:30. The nurse had him take a 26 in the waiting area,
14、27 him it would be at least 40 minutes 28 someone would be able to see him. I saw him 29 his watch and decided，since I was 30 busymy patient didnt 31 at the appointed hour, I would examine his wound . While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctors appointmentThe gentleman said
15、 no and told me that he 32 to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his 33 . He told me that she had been 34 for a while and that she had a special disease. I asked if she would be 35 if he was a bit late. He replied that she 36 knew who he was，that she had not been able to 37 him for five ye
16、ars now. I was 38 , and asked him，“And you 39 go every morning，even though she doesnt know who you are?” He smiled and said“She doesnt know me but I know who she is.” I had to hold back 40 as he left.Now I 41 that in marriages，true love is 42 of all that is. The happiest people dont 43 have the best
17、 of everything；they just 44 the best of everything they have. 45 isnt about how to live through the storm，but how to dance in the rain.26. A. breath B. test C. seat D. break27. A. persuadingB. promising C. understanding D. telling28. A. if B. before C. since D. after29. A. taking off Bfixing C. look
18、ing at D. winding30. A. veryB. also C. seldom D. not31. A. turn up B. show off C. come on D. go away32. A. needed B. forgot C. agreed D. happened33. A. daughterB. wife C. motherD. sister34. A. lateB. well C. around D. there35. A. lonelyB. worried C. doubtful D. hungry36. A. so far B. neither C. no l
19、onger D. already37. A. recognize B. answer C. believe D. expect38. A. movedB. disappointed C. surprised D. satisfied39. A. onlyB. then C. thus D. still40. A. curiosityB. tears C. words D. judgment41. A. realizeB. suggest C. hopeD. prove42. A. agreementB. expression C. acceptanceD. exhibition43. A. n
20、ecessarilyB. completely C. naturallyD. frequently44. A. learnB make C. favor D. try45. A. Adventure B. Beauty C. Trust D. LifeIII. Reading comprehension.AIn the kitchen of my mothers houses there has always been a wooden stand with a small notepad and a hole for a pencil.Im looking for paper on whic
21、h to note down the name of a book I am recommending to my mother. Over forty years since my earliest memories of the kitchen pad and pencil, five houses later, the current paper and pencil look the same as they always did. Surely it cant be the same pencil? The pad is more modern, but the wooden sta
22、nd is definitely the original one.“Im just amazed you still have the same stand for holding the pad and pencil after all these years.” I say to her, walking back into the living-room with a sheet of paper and the pencil. “You still use a pencil. Cant you afford a pen?”My mother replies a little shar
23、ply. “It works perfectly well. Ive always kept the stand in the kitchen. I never knew when I might want to note down an idea, and I was always in the kitchen in these days.”Immediately I can picture her, hair wild, blue housecoat covered in flour, a wooden spoon in one hand, the pencil in the other,
24、 her mouth moving silently. My mother smiles and says, “One day I was cooking and watching baby Pauline, and I had a brilliant thought, but the stand was empty. One of the children must have taken the paper. So I just picked up the breadboard and wrote it all down on the back. It turned out to be a
25、real breakthrough for solving the mathematical problem I was working on.”This storywhich happened before I was bornreminds me how extraordinary my mother was, and is, as a gifted mathematician. I feel embarrassed that I complain about not having enough child-free time to work. Later, when my mother
26、is in the bathroom, I go into her kitchen and turn over the breadboards. Sure enough, on the back of the smallest one, are some penciled marks I recognize as mathematics. Those symbols have traveled unaffected through fifty years, rooted in the soil of a cheap wooden breadboard, invisible（看不到的）exhib
27、its at every meal.46Why has the authors mother always kept the notepad and pencil in the kitchen?ATo leave messages. BTo list her everyday tasks. CTo note down maths problems. DTo write down a flash of inspiration.47. What is the authors original opinion about the wooden stand?A. It has great value
28、for the family. B. It needs to be replaced by a better one.C. It brings her back to her lonely childhood. D .It should be passed on to the next generation.48. The author feels embarrassed for . A. blaming her mother wrongly. B. giving her mother a lot of trouble.C. not making good use of time as her
29、 mother did. D. not making any breakthrough in her field.49. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A .The mother is successful in her career. B. The family members like traveling.C. The author had little time to play when young. D. The marks on the breadboard have disappeared.BPacing and Pau
30、singSara tried to befriend her old friend Steves new wife, but Betty never seemed to have anything to say. While Sara felt Betty didnt hold up her end of the conversation, Betty complained to Steve that Sara never gave her a chance to talk. The problem had to do with expectations about pacing and pa
31、using.Conversation is a turn-taking game. When our habits are similar, theres no problem. But if our habits are different, you may start to talk before Im finished or fail to take your turn when Im finished. Thats what was happening with Betty and Sara.It may not be coincidental that Betty, who expe
32、cted relatively longer pauses between turns, is British, and Sara, who expected relatively shorter pauses, is American. Betty often felt interrupted by Sara. But Betty herself became an interrupter and found herself doing most of the talking when she met a visitor from Finland. And Sara had a hard t
33、ime cutting in on some speakers from Latin America or Israel.The general phenomenon, then, is that the small conversation techniques, like pacing and pausing, lead people to draw conclusions not about conversational style but about personality and abilities. These habitual differences are often the
34、basis for dangerous stereotyping . And these social phenomena can have very personal consequences. For example, a woman from the southwestern part of the US went to live in an eastern city to take up a job in personnel. When the Personnel Department got together for meetings, she kept searching for
35、the right time to break in-and never found it. Although back home she was considered outgoing and confident, in Washington she was viewed as shy and retiring. When she was evaluated at the end of the year, she was told to take a training course because of her inability to speak up.Thats why slight d
36、ifferences in conversational styletiny little things like microseconds of pausecan have a great effect on ones life. The result in this case was a judgment of psychological problemseven in the mind of the woman herself, who really wondered what was wrong with her and registered for assertiveness tra
37、ining.50. What did Sara think of Betty when talking with her?A. Betty was talkative. B. Betty was an interrupter.C. Betty did not take her turn. D. Betty paid no attention to Sara.51. According to the passage, who are likely to expect the shortest pauses between turns?A. Americans. B. Israelis. C. T
38、he British. D. The Finns. 52. We can learn from the passage that _A. communication breakdown results from short pauses and fast pacingB. women are unfavorably stereotyped in eastern cities of the USC. ones inability to speak up is culturally determined sometimesD. one should receive training to buil
39、d up ones confidence53. The underlined word assertiveness in the last paragraph probably means _A. being willing to speak ones mind B. being able to increase ones powerC. being ready to make ones own judgment D. being quick to express ones ideas confidentlyCThere were smiling children all the way. C
40、learly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their
41、favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved.I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread. I looked abo
42、ut the train. There was not one familiar face. I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went bey
43、ond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came intosight. Immediately I came alive; I decided to wave back.From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life
44、. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm.
45、Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the people all around me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug (拥抱). I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a hu
46、ge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car.I looked forward to the return journey.54. The author expected the train trip to be_ . A. adventurous B. pleasant C. exciting D. dull55. What did the author remember most fondly of her train trip? A. The friendly country people. B. The mountains along the wa
47、y. C. The crowds of people in the streets. D. The simple lunch served on the train.56. Which of the following words can best take the place of the word relish in the second paragraph? A. choose B. enjoy C. prepare for D. carry on57. Where was the writer going? A. Johore Baru B. The Causeway. C. Butt
48、erworth D. SingaporeDI hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another shot because Im in London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in London are very different from those back in New York. There, “Im having a dinner party” means: “Im booking a table for 12 at a r
49、estaurant you cant afford and well be sharing the cheque evenly, no matter what you eat.” Worse, in Manhattan there is always someone who leaves before the bill arrives. Theyll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who dont drink, end up paying even more. But if I try to u
50、se the same trick, the hostess will shout: Where are you going? And its not like I can say I have somewhere to go: everyone knows I have nowhere to go.But in London, dinner parties are in peoples homes. Not only that, the guests are an interesting mix. The last time I went to one, the guests were fr
51、om France, India. Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a gathering at the United Nations. In New York, the mix is less striking. Its like a gathering at Bloomingdales, a well-known department store.For New Yorkers, talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New York. But at Mall
52、erys, when I said that I had been to Myanmar recently, people knew where it was. In New York people would think it was a usual new club.58. What does the word shot in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Choice. B. Try C. Style. D. Goal59. What does the writer dislike most about dinner parties in New York?A
53、 There is a strange mix of people. B. The restaurants are expensive.C. The bill is not fairly shared. D. People have to pay cash.60. What does the author think of the parties in London?A. A bit unusual BFull of tricks. CLess costly. D More interesting.61. What is the authors opinion of some New York
54、ers from her experience？A. Easy-going. B. Self-centered. C. Generous. D. Conservative.EUniversity accommodation（住所） officeMany university accommodation offices have their own list of registered landlords (房东). Others also provide information on accommodation agencies and other housing organizations.
55、 The advantage of using your university accommodation office is that you can get some support if you have a problem. The disadvantage is that they are unlikely to have enough registered landlords to house all their students.Property papers: Loot and RentingLoot is an important source (来源) of informa
56、tion about private housing for co-renters. The offers are from private landlords, agencies and individuals looking for other co-renters. They also have a website: www. loot. com. The advantage of using Loot is that there are some excellent bargains. The disadvantage is that there is no quality contr
57、ol over the offers.Renting is another useful paper. The offers in this paper are mainly from accommodation agencies. Their website is at www. Renting.co. uk.Accommodation agenciesThe majority of rented accommodation in London is probably advertised through accommodation agencies. The advantage of us
58、ing accommodation agencies is that you will have access to a large number of accommodations. A good agent will listen to your requirements and can save you time in looking for the right accommodation. The disadvantage is that they will make a range of charges to potential renters.NoticeboardsAround
59、the universities you will find a number of notice boards where offers of accommodation will be posted. These will either be from landlords or from students. Some universities will also have online notice boards where students can advertise to other students. Advertisements from students can be an ex
60、cellent way to find accommodation. However, advertisements from landlords can be problematic.Word of mouthSome of the best housing in London is never advertised but is passed on from one group of students to another by word of mouth. It might be that you can find out about good offers from final yea
61、r students. However, dont suppose that just because you have found out about housing from a friend it is necessarily going to be better than that found through any other source.FamilyFaced with the very high rents charged in London, some students and their parents will consider buying as an alternat
62、ive. In some cases this might be a good choice.Below is a housing guide for students going to London.62. What is the advantage of using Loot?A. It has more offers from accommodation agencies than Renting. B. It gives you personal information about other co-renters.C. Their website is designed mainly
63、 for students. D. There are some good bargains.63. A good agent can help you _. .A. know more people B. find cheap accommodationC. get the right accommodation quickly D. get free information about most accommodations64. The information passed on by word of mouth is important because _. .A. it is bet
64、ter than that found through any other sourceB. it helps you find some of the best housing never advertised C. the final year students always offer better informationD. the landlords have little valuable information65. For students going to London for the first time, which of the following provides t
65、he most reliable information?A. University accommodation offices. B. Loot and Renting. C. Notice boards. D. Family.IV. Fill in the blanks with proper words. The first letters of the words are given.1. The chief director e the number of guests at 3000 to their opening ceremony, but there turned out t
66、o be far more than that.2. The government ordered the police to r order in the region, where riots and conflicts came about every now and again.3. Come on! Dont you realize how much your parents have s for your education in a school like this?4. I visited my hometown during the holiday, and I just c
67、ouldnt help a almost everything I saw with my good old days.5. Apple topped the list of most admired companies for the fifth year in a row. Apparently, Apple products have achieved d position in the world mobile market.6. We are at your service. Dont h to turn to us if you have any further problems.
68、7. It is important for schools to have rules and d_ to keep everything in order on the campus.8. Cultural exchanges can e international friendship, and people can acquire better understanding of each other.9. As an English teacher, I s_ to my students that its more important to grasp the structure a
69、nd understand the main idea of the article than get to know each word when reading.10. If a c comes to a westerner on his good Chinese, what would he reply, “Thank you, Im glad to hear that.” or “ No, no, not good enough.”?V. Choose the best expressions to complete the following sentences in the cor
70、rect forms. There are two extra.add flesh to the bone take in leave out burden with in comparison withput ones foot in itcatch a glimpse ofin possession ofappeal toabide bypush aroundunder the circumstances1. heavy workload, the students here, believe it or not, are happy and content with their scho
71、ol life.2. I went to a wedding the other day, and praised the bride highly before another guest. Later I found out the woman I talked to was the ex-wife of the bridegroom. I just . No wonder she stared at me and walked away.3. Having made our decision, we have to, however difficult it may be, the de
72、cision.4. Those who walked further into the dark forest, and all believed they something most of us would never wish to encounter-a ghost, but no one could tell for sure, because none of them dared to look at it a second time.5. To be honest, Im tired of by my boss who orders me to do this or that a
73、ll the time. I wish I could get rid of the job sooner or later, but its not the time.6. I have packed too many things for the trip. I cant but something unnecessary. But its hard to decide.7. The publisher expected the writer of the novel and hoped it could be finished soon.8. As a professor high ed
74、ucation and rich experience, he made a great contribution to the field. 9. I understand its hard at the moment. Its generous of you, , to have put forward the plan to support us.10. The atom bomb is the childs play what scientists have in store for us in the next war.VI. Proof Reading.Dear Alice, I
75、have just got some good news to tell to you.76. I win a national prize for painting last week.77. My father was so pleasing that he suggested78. I go to England for a holiday. Id like to staying79. there for half a month, visiting place of interest80. or practicing my English as well. Weve been 81.
76、writing to each for nearly a year now. I have82. often dreamed of talk face to face with you. 83. I imagine youll be at vacation yourself by that84. time. Perhaps we could go out to do some85. sightseeing together.Best,LilyVII. Writing. 假设你是李华，于2010年6月3日搭乘国外某航空公司航班（flight number BA793）回国后，发现遗失了一个行李箱
77、（suitcase）。现请用英文给该航空公司写一封信，请他们帮你寻找。信件要点包括：l陈述写信原因l简要描述该行李l说明其重要性l期待回复并表示感谢注意：1词数100左右2信件格式已为你给出3请在答题卡上作答。Answer Sheet for Monthly TestSenior 2 (2012.3)IV. Fill in the blanks with proper words. The first letters of the words are given.1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _5. _6. _7. _8._9. _10. _ _V. Choose the best ex
78、pressions to complete the following sentences in the correct forms. There are two extra.1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _5. _6. _7. _8._9. _10. _Proof Reading.Dear Alice, I have just got some good news to tell to you.76. I win a national prize for painting last week. 77. My father was so pleasing that he suggeste
79、d78. I go to England for a holiday. Id like to staying79. there for half a month, visiting place of interest80. or practicing my English as well. Weve been81. writing to each for nearly a year now. I have82. often dreamed of talk face to face with you. 83. I imagine youll be at vacation yourself by that84. time. Perhaps we could go out to do some85. sightseeing together.Best,LilyWriting. 假设你是李华，于2010年6月3日搭乘国外某航空公司航班（flight number CO86Y）回国后，发现遗失了一个行李箱（suitcase）。现请用英文给该航空公司写一封信，请他们帮你寻找。信件要点包括：陈述写信原因; 简要描述该行李; 说明其重要性; 期待回复并表示感谢注意：1词数120左右2信件格式已为你给出3请在答题卡上作答。_版权所有：高考资源网()版权所有：高考资源网()