1、2013-2014学年第二学期第一次月考英语试题一、选择填空（30分）( ) 1.We were _about the idea of _a party.A excite, having B exciting, having C excited, having D excited , have( )2. They agreed _ to a picnic on a sunny day.A. went B.going C to go D with( )3. _is very important for us to learn English well.A. That B. This C. It
2、D. All( )4. Lucky is a special _dog. Its very clever.A. trained B. training C. train D trains ( )5.The boy doesnt go to school by bike. He goes to school on_.A. a foot B. feet C. foot D. foots( )6. Oh, I have no money. I have run _ itA. out of B. out C. of D out off( )7. _students can answer this qu
3、estion, because it is very difficult.A. Little B. A little C. Few D. A few( )8. If you eat _meat, youll be heavier. |mA. too much B. much too C. too many D. so many( )9. Mom, I volunteer _the plates todayA. washed B. to wash C. washing D. wash( )10. _ Why did they set up this organization? - _ disab
4、led people.A. Help B. to help C. Helping D Helped ( )11. He is ill. He should _and rest. He shouldnt _out to play.A. lie down, go B. lies down, goes C. lies down, go D. lie down, goes( )12 He looks unhappy? - Lets _A. cheer him up B. helped out him C. look him after D. angry with him( )13. Lisa cut
5、her finger just now. She should put a_ on it .A. medicine B.X-ray C. bandage D pill( )14. Could you do _for me, please? - Yes, with pleasure. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything( )15.Mary likes drinking milk_ honey every morning.A. and B. with C. in D. has( )16 Could you please your ro
6、om, Tom? . A. cleaning, No problem B. clean, Certainly C. to clean, Of course D. clean, No I couldnt( )17.Do you like to_ your bed? No，I hate to_ chores Ado；do Bdo；make Cmake；do Dmake；make( )18._ you tell me how I_ get to the No168 Middle School? ADo；can BCan；could CCould；can DCould；could( )19. Miss
7、 White, Im going out, could you _ my child for a while? A. look for B. look over C. look at D. look after( )20._ you like a cup of tea? A. Would B. Do C. Are D. Could( )21. It is a year of ox. My parents gave _a nice toy ox on New Years Day. A. I B. me C. mine D. my( )22. Meimei is _the difficult ma
8、th problem. Im sure shell _. A. working on; work it onB. working out; work it out C. working out; work it onD. working on; work it out( )23. Could you _the window? I feel a little cold. A. please not open B. please not to openC. not please to close D. please not to close( )24. Many kids like _ very
9、much, but they are not good for their health. A.singers B. chores C. snacks D.watching TV( )25. Could I use your computer, Dad? Sorry, you _. Im going to work on it.A. wouldnt B. cant C. neednt D. dont have to( )26. _ do you do the dishes? Every day. A. How soon B. How long C. How often D. When( )27
10、. Could you buy us _ drinks?Sorry, I dont have _ money. A. any; any B. any; some C. some; some D. some; any( )28. Excuse me, Peter. Theres something wrong with my car. Could I ? A. go for a driveB. get a ride C.give me a rideD. go for a walk( )29. There are still a few hamburgers. Would you like to
11、have one, Julia? A. the other B. otherC. othersD. another ( )30. My dad tells me not to _ too late in the evening. He says it is dangerous.A. stay out B. grow up C. come out D. get up二、阅读理解AThe Best Way to See LakelandTOUR ALake District SpectacularThe Lake District is famous for being “the most bea
12、utiful corner of England” and the tour introduces you to just that. Fantastic scenery of mountains, valleys and lakes from the south to the north. The tour includes a lake cruise(乘船游览), a visit to the 4,000 year old Castlerigg Stone Circle set high on the hills. You travel over passes, through beaut
13、iful valleys, see waterfalls and traditional Lakeland villages. You have plenty of stops for admiring the views and taking photographs.This is a tour not to be missed.When & Where Every day from WindermerePrices Adult - 36.00, Child - 26.00(up to 16 years of age)Price Includes Lake CruiseTimes Leave
14、s Windermere 09.45 hrs, returns approx. 17.00hrs. TOUR BBeatrix Potters Favorite CountrysideThe tour is the ideal way to explore the favourite places associated with(与有关) Beatrix Potter. Our journey is through the beautiful Yewdale Valley, passing Yew Tree Tarn and Skelwith Bridge making our way to
15、Coniston Water for our lake cruise. We visit the Beatrix Potters Hill Top farm where she wrote many of her famous childrens stories in this little old stone house. You have the chance to go in the shop and explore her garden.When & Where Every day from WindermerePrices Adult - 26.00, Child - 21.00(u
16、p to 16 years of age)Price Includes Lake Cruise on Coniston, & Hill Top GardensTimes Leaves Windermere 12.00 hrs, returns approx. 16.30 hrs. 1. What can you see if you choose Tour A?A. Yewdale Valley B. Coniston WaterC. Castlerigg Stone Circle D. Beatrix Potters Hill Top farm2. How much will Simon,
17、a boy of 12, and his father pay if they want to choose Tour A and Tour B?A. 84.00 B. 109.00 C. 104.00 D. 144.003. When does the coach leave Windermere if you choose Tour B?A. 09.45 hrs B. 17.00 hrs C. 12.00 hrs D. 16.30 hrsB “My dear lady,” says Holmes. “Youre shivering. Are you old? Do you want a c
18、up of hot tea?”“Im not cold,” the woman replies, “I fear for my life!”“We are here to help you. Dont worry about anything. I dont know you. But I know many things about you. For example, I know how you travel. You came to London by train. You also ride to the train station on a horse-drawn wagon(马车)
19、.”“Why, yes. Youre right. But how do you know these things?”“ I see a return ticket in your glove. I see fresh mud on the left arm of your dress. Now tell us your problem.”“My name is Helen Stoner,” she states, “ My mother and father are dead. I am living with my stepfather, Dr Grimesby Roylott. He
20、comes from a rich family. But they are no longer rich. They have nothing except a small piece of land and a huge old house. We are living in the house. Dr Roylott is using my mothers money for expenses(开支). Part of it was for my sister and me. It was for our marriages.”Holmes is sitting in his chair
21、. His eyes are closed. He is listening carefully to Helens story. He hears every detail.Helen continues. “My stepfather has no friends. He fights with everyone. He is strong and gets angry quickly. Everyone is afraid of him.”“He has no friends at all?” asks Holmes.“No. He talks to no one except the
22、gypsies. They are poor people who travel from place to place. A band of gypsies is staying on our land right now.”“Are you and your sister afraid of the gypsies?”“My dear Mr Holmes. You are making me so sad. My sister is dead. That is why I am standing here in this room.”4. Paragraph 6 beginning wit
23、h “My name is ” is mostly about_.A. Helens dead sister B. Helens trip to LondonC. the house Helen lives in D. Helens stepfather and the family5. What is Holmes doing while Helen is telling her story?A. Walking slowly B. Listening carefullyC. standing sadly D. Writing quickly6. Which of the following
24、 can best describe the gypsies according to the passage?A. They are very rich B. They are afraid of other peopleC. They live on a horse-drawn wagon D. They move from one place to another7. The passage is probably from _.A. a novel B. a guide C. a poem D. an advertisementC“What is success?” Mr Gruber
25、 asked his 6th grade business class. It was his opening conversation for the first class of the term.“Success is riding in a sweet car, watching an 80-inch TV, and living in a place with at least twelve rooms.” One student answered, earning laughs from all the students.Mr Gruber smiled, but shook hi
26、s head. “Tom, that is excess(过量). That is not success.”“How about being able to provide for your family?” A blonde girl named Sandy in the front suggested as an answer.“Now were getting closer,” Mr Gruber smiled, “but try thinking about what you need and what you want.”“Getting everything you want.”
27、 Tom shouted out an answer again, trying for more laughs.Mr Gruber sighed. “ I believe weve already talked about excess versus(与比较) success.”“Getting everything you need, but some of what you want?” James, sitting in the back wondered aloud.“Quite right!” Mr Gruber clapped. “Success is getting every
28、thing you need and some of what you want. The more you get that you want, the more successful you are. You do reach a point where you are living in excess, though.”“What does this have to do with business?” Tom asked. It seemed if it wasnt funny, he wasnt happy.“Well, Tom, think of it this way: the
29、point of business is to make a living to support your family. Once you have properly seen to (确保) their needs, you can then see to getting the extras that you want.”“What if I dont have a family?” he continued to be difficult.“Then you have to provide for yourself, a family of one.”“He has goldfish
30、to think about!” Peter, Toms friend, shouted out.“Then he needs to provide for a family of one with a fishbowl.” Mr. Gruber corrected himself.Tom nodded, satisfied with that answer.“So in the next nine weeks, were going to study basic business situations, like having a checking account and understan
31、ding credit cards.”Tom rubbed his hands together excitedly. “When do we get to start spending?”“You already are, Tom. Youre spending time with us!” Mr. Gruber laughed. “Now, lets see what you guys know about credit cards”8. What class did Mr Gruber teach?A. History B. Science C. Maths D. Business9.
32、Which student didnt seem to be taking the class seriously?A. Tom B. James C. Peter D. Sandy10. How did Mr Gruber make his class lively and interesting?A. He himself kept talkingB. He just read from a textbook.C. He showed a movie to his students.D. He got his students to take part in a discussion.11
33、. What do you think of Mr Gruber according to the passage?A. Strange B. Patient C. Shy D. Proud12. What can be the best title of this passage?A. Get What You Want B. Needs and WantsC. Try to Get More Money D. How to Live WellDImagine the situation. You are driving along a desert or on a mountain. Yo
34、u have no idea where you are. You passed the last house two hours ago. Then your car breaks down. It is night and it is cold. You have no mobile phone. What do you do? Well, next time take a GPS with you. This invention may be able to help you. It is a device(装置) which uses satellites (卫星) to find t
35、he users position(位置). It can find your position to within 20 metres. A GPS cannot start your car, but at least you will know where you are.GPS, which means Global Positioning System, is a small radio receiver. It looks like a mobile phone. You can hold it in your hand, or put in your pocket. It is
36、sometimes put into a watch or a telephone. We also find GPS devices in cars, planes, or boats. Some of these devices have electronic maps, so you know where you are. For example, in a city they can tell you the name of the street.There are three parts to the Global Positioning System. The first part
37、 is the receiver. You can hold it in your hand, or have it fixed into your car, plane, etc. The second part is a group of satellites orbiting the Earth. The receiver contacts at least four of the satellites and calculates(计算) its position. The third part of the system is a network of ground stations
38、. They are all over the world. They control the satellites and make sure they are working well.Some people think that in the future the GPS will be as common as the mobile. They are becoming cheaper and more and more accurate(精确的). There are also new uses for the GPS. Perhaps they will become like w
39、atches. Everyone will have one and you will never be lost again.13. According to the passage, with the help of the GPS, people _.A. cant be lost in a new cityB. cant find their way in different countriesC. can learn about the culture of an unknown placeD. can spend the least time getting to another
40、place14. We can learn from the passage that _.A. there are three parts to the GPSB. a GPS cant be put into a watchC. a GPS can help you start your carD. the GPS are becoming more and more expensive15. The underlined word “They” in paragraph 3 means “_”.A. Receivers B. GPS devices C. Satellites D. Gr
41、ound stations16. The passage is mainly about _.A. the history of the GPS B. the introduction of the GPSC. the shape of the GPS D. the three parts of the GPS17. What can we infer(推断) from the passage?A. All GPS devices have electronic maps.B. People in many countries will use the GPS for free.C. The
42、receiver of the GPS contacts at least five of the satellites.D. The GPS will become more and more common in everyday life.2013-2014学年第二学期第一次月考英语试题三、阅读下面短文，用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空 (必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。（10分）My grandmother was an iron-willed (强硬的) woman. When I was five, she invited some friends to her apartment. A
43、mong the guests there (1) _ (be) a rich man and his daughter. Grandmother considered them the most important among the guests.During the party, I went to the bathroom. I was still sitting down when the girl(2) (walk) in. “You have stayed here too long!”“Its not your business. Dont you know that litt
44、le girls shouldnt come into the bathroom when a little boy (3) _ (use) it!?” I said in anger. This (4) _ (surprise) the little girl. Then she started to cry. Most guests had heard what I said and laughed. But not Grandmother.She (5) _ (wait) for me when I left the bathroom. Grandmother shouted that
45、I was impolite and rude and ordered, “You (6)_ (say) sorry to her.” All the guests watched in silence.Twenty minutes later, Grandmother walked by the bathroom and noticed a torrent (激流) of water (7) _ (run) out from under the door. Everyone knew who did that. Grandmother was so angry that she tried
46、(8) _ (get) me anyway. It took several strong men finally to move her away and calm her down.My grandfather took me by the hand and seated me on his lap. He looked at me, not at all angry or upset. “(9) _ (tell) me,” he asked, “why did you do it?”“Well, she shouted at me for nothing,” I said serious
47、ly. “Now shes got something to be angry at.”Grandfather didnt speak right away. He just sat there, looking at me and smiling. I (10) _ never _ (forget) his expressions (表情) for my whole life.“Eric,” he said at last, “I think you did the right thing.”四、阅读理解填词(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)阅读短文,在其后空白处写出各单词的正确形式。单
48、词的第一个字母已经给出。A disappointing performance Tom was sick with disappointment. The piano performance was almost a success, however, he f (76) in his solo(独奏). He couldnt understand how it could have happened. He had practiced for weeks that seemed like m (77) . He had given up sports until after the perf
49、ormance because he wanted to make his parents p (78) of him. He spent all his time with the piano. His teacher had said he was q (79) to learn. It was true that he accepted music as another l (80) , another way to talk to people. His grandparents, aunt, and uncle all came to hear him play, and he wa
50、s anxious to s (81) them that he was the best in the whole class. But, when he stood up to go to the piano, his knees felt w (82) . He looked into the audience and saw his f (83) smiling back at him. At this time, he felt n (84) . His fingers began to tremble (颤抖), shaking as though he had caught a
51、bad cold. He sat down at the piano. He took a deep breath. He played the first part of his music, then realized with fear that he had forgotten the rest. He s (85) over, thinking that would help. It didnt. his bright musical life seemed to end. 五、书面表达（共1题，计16分）请你根据下表中所提供的信息以“Learn to express thanks”
52、为题，用英语写一篇演讲稿。背 景1.认为上中学时吃好穿好是应该的；2.走向社会后没有感恩意识。学会感恩1.感谢社会提供良好的教育机会；2.感谢父母供养自己上学；3.感谢老师传授知识；4.感谢朋友的支持与鼓励。参考词汇：enter society 进入社会， sense of thanks 感恩意识， behavior 行为要求：1.短文应包括所提供的所有内容，可以适当发挥，不要简单翻译；2.演讲稿中不得出现真实的人名、地名及能够透露你个人身份的信息；3.词数：80词左右。开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Good morning, boys and girls! The topic of my speech today is “Learn to express thanks”._ 2013-2014学年第二学期第一次月考英语试题答案卡一、选择试题（30分）题号123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930答案二、阅读试题（34分）题号1234567891011121314151617答案五、书面表达（共1题，计16分） 6