1、2008届扬子江高级中学高三英语第二次月考试卷 07.8第一部分：听力（略）第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）21. You cant enter the building without _ _ permission Ive lost _ _ permission cardA. the，aB. a，theC. 不填，theD. 不填，不填，22. _ _he works hard，I dont mind when he will finish the experimentA. As soon asB. As well asC.
2、 So far asD. So long as23. No more problems so far? _ _ All seems to be in orderA. Yes，I think so B. No，I dont think soC. Yes，I dont think so D. No，I think so24. Whenever you call, _ when you pick up the phone，because someone on the other end of the line feels it!A. smilingB. smileC. to smileD. havi
3、ng smiled25. The waste can be recycled into new products，which _ _ will save natural resources A. in turnB. above allC. by chanceD. at least26. The lion dance is _ _ to be able to bring good luck in Chinese traditionA. realizedB. believedC. told D. made27. Some websites require you to register an em
4、ail address， _ _ means you begin to receive junk mailsA. whichB. whatC. asD. that28. How 1 wish I could bring some laughter to my students who _ _ so hardA. will workB. had workedC. have been workingD. were working29. Try a piece of our home-made cakeYou _ _ get disappointed!A. needntB. mustntC. don
5、tD. wont30. I havent read _ of his books，but judging from the one I have read I think he is a very promising writerA. anyB. noneC. bothD. either31. Young couples nowadays are going to bring up their child differently from the _ theywere brought upA. backgroundB. wayC. timeD. family32.I dont know wha
6、t I _ without the suitcase you lent me Glad to have been of some help to youA. would have doneB. would doC. should have doneD. should do33. Ma Yingjiu，chairman of Chinese t Kuomintang，expressed his thought to the media _ the cross-straits would be united in timeA. whichB. thatC. whatD. when34. _ doe
7、s the salesgirl get up late in the morning，for she is always too busy to take agood rest A. At no timeB. At any timeC. In no timeD. For all time35. What do you think of the blind man?Ive never seen a man with _ sense of touchA. the betterB. a betterC. a goodD. the best第二节 完型填空：(共20小题，每小题1分，满20分)II.
8、阅读下面短文，掌握其人意，从第2l一40各题所给的四个选项(A、B、c和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。 My parents operated a small restaurant in SeattleIt was open twenty-four hours a day, six day a weekAnd my first real job，when was six years old，was 36 the diners shoesMy father had done it when he was young，so he taught me 37 to do it effi
9、ciently，telling me to 38 to Re-shine the shoes if the customer wasnt 39 . Working in the restaurant was a cause of great 40 because 1 was also working for the good of the familyBut my father 41 that I had to meet certain standards to be part of the teamI 42 to be punctual(守时的)，hard-working，and polit
10、e to the 43 was 44 paid for the work I did at the restaurantOne day I made the mistake of advising Dad that he 45 give me $10 a weekHe said，“OKHow about you paying me for three meals a day you have here? And 46 the times you bring in your friends for free soft drinks?” He 47 I owed him about $40 a w
11、eekI remember returning to Seattle after being 48 in the US Army for about two yearsI had just been promoted to Captain at that timeAnd full of pride，1 walked into my parents restaurant，but the 49 thing Dad said was，“How about your 50 up tonight?”I couldnt 51 my ears! I am an officer in the Army! Bu
12、t it didnt 52 As far as Dad was concerned，I was just 53 member of the teamI reached for the mop(拖把)Working for Dad has taught me the devotion to a 54 is above a11It has nothing to do with 55 that team is involved in a family restaurant or the US Army36. A. cleaning B. shiningC. removingD. keeping37.
13、 A. whyB. whatC. whenD. how38. A. offerB. refuseC. loveD. learn39. A. interestedB. annoyedC. relaxedD. satisfied40. A. fun B. prideC. troubleD. effort41. A. got it rightB. kept it a rule C. made it clearD. took it for granted42. A. hadB. tendedC. hatedD. managed43. A. familyB. workersC. customersD.
14、friends44. A. neverB. alwaysC. seldomD. ever45. A. mustB. shouldC. mightD. could46. A. atB. beforeC. aroundD. for47. A. worked outB. found outC. put outD. thought out48. A. aloneB. awayC. outside D. off49. A. usualB. lastC. nextD. first50. A. washing B. takingC. cleaningD. moving51. A. ignoreB. foll
15、owC. believe D. understand52. A. happenB. careC. goD. matter53. A. noB. otherC. someD. another54. A. teamB. familyC. leaderD. restaurant55. A. whyB. whetherC. whenD. How第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分） A My grandfather grew up in war-torn Europe. When German soldiers occupied his hometown ,the thriving c
16、ity of Tarow, Poland, he refused to obey them and eventually joined the Soviet army to fight for his countrys freedom . “Stand straight, stand tall,” he told himself.After the war, in 1947, he boarded a boat for Manhattan. He was hungry and suffering from seasickness. All alone in a new country, he
17、was frightened about his future .Still, he marched head-on into the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York . Soon he met other European immigrants, each of them trying to find his or her own way .If they could do it, why couldnt he? “Stand straight, stand tall,” he would remind himself.Thanks
18、to the help of a loyal and trusting friend, my grandfather gained a jewelry booth on Canal Street, New York City .He once told me how nervous he was on that first day of work. He was not only trying to learn this tough new business, but also a new language.To his surprise, the men in neighboring boo
19、thswho could have taken advantage of himoffered their help and advice. Within months, my grandfather was commanding his spot behind the counter, selling diamonds and cultured pearls as if hed been doing it his whole life.Stand straight and stand tall.In later years, my grandfather would take both my
20、 mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings. As he stood with each of them, he thought about their new beginnings, and of the adventures and journeys they would experience together .He also thought about the children who would one day carry on his family name.I am so proud to be one of t
21、hose children. Listening to my grandfathers remarkable experiences has changed the way I view my own life.56Which is the correct order of the things that happened in the passage?a. My grandfather took both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings.b. World War II broke out in Europe.
22、c. My grandfather went to America.d. My grandfather began to run his diamond business.e. The men in neighboring booths helped him.Ab, c, a ,d, eBb, c,d ,e ,aCb, c ,e , a ,d Dc, b ,e ,d ,a57Which is NOT true according to the passage?AMy grandfather was a soldier during World War II.BMy grandfather we
23、nt to America by sea.CMy grandfather had been doing a jewelry business his whole life.DMy grandfather ran his business successfully.58Grandpa probably inspired his grandchildren in time of trouble by saying “ ”.AA friend in need is a friend indeedBGod help those who help themselvesCStand straight ,s
24、tand tallDPractice makes perfect59It can be concluded that .AGrandpa never lost heart in time of hardshipsBGrandpa never threw doubt upon his fateCGrandpa was born to be a businessmanDGrandpa didnt live up to his friends expectation BHow Do Animals Catch Their ZZZs?Different creatures have developed
25、 some pretty creative ways to get their rest and stay safe. The lizard（蜥蝎）likes to sleep at the far end of small branches hanging out over a pond or lake in the rain forest. If a snake tries to slither up the branch to eat it ,it will shake the branch and knock the lizard off ,and the lizard will fa
26、ll safely into the water. Chameleons can change color to match their surroundings in order to hide even while sleeping.Corillas（大猩猩）like to sleep high in the trees. They build a new bed every night, sometimes taking up to half an hour to pile branches ,twigs ,and leaves into a comfortable bed .Birds
27、 also find it safe to sleep in the trees, but unless they have eggs or young chicks ,they dont use a nest .They just lock their feet around a branch and hang on .A special tendon（腱）in their legs in automatically tight when they are at rest ,so they wont let go and fall.Dolphins live underwater ,but
28、must come to the surface to breather .Scientists now believe that dolphins may sleep with only half their brain, while the other half stays awake to keep them safe and breathing. Seals also do this ,lying on their sides on the surface of the water with one flipper underwater paddling to keep their n
29、oses above the surface. Some ducks may also have this ability, and actually sleep with one eye closed and one eye open.60How many animals are mentioned in this passage? A6.B7.C8.D9.61How does a chameleon protect itself while sleeping?ABy changing its body colors.BBy hinging out over a pond.CBy sleep
30、ing with half their brain.DBy making beds with branches.62Why will not birds fall when they are at rest?AThey build nests and sleep in them.BThey fall asleep automatically.CThey have a loose tendon in their legs.DThey lock their feet around a branch.63What does the writer intend to tell us? AThe cle
31、verest animal is the gorilla because it can make beds.BDifferences in habitat could lead to different living habits.CThe ways animals catch their ZZZs are pretty much the same .DIn order to protect themselves most animals choose not to sleep.CBut I wonder about my Momma sometimes, and all the other
32、Negro(blacks )mothers who got up at 6 a.m. to go to the white mans house with sacks over their shoes because it was so wet and cold. I wonder how they made it .They worked very hard for the man, they made his breakfast and they scrubbed his floors and they took care of his babies. They didnt have to
33、o much time for us.I wonder about my Momma ,who walked out of a white womans clean house at midnight and came back to her own where the lights had been out for three months ,and the pipes were frozen and the wind came in through the holes in the wall. Shed have to make deals with the rats: leave som
34、e food out for them so the wouldnt bite the doors or the babies. The roaches（蟑螂）？Oh ,they were just like part of the family!I wonder how she felt telling those white kids she took care of to brush their teeth after they ate, to wash their hands after they finish bathroom. She could never tell her ow
35、n kids because there wasnt soap or water back home.I wonder how my Momma felt when we came home from school with a list of vitamins and pills the school nurse said we had to have .Momma would cry all night , and then go out and spend most of the rent money for pills. A week later ,the white man woul
36、d come for his eighteen dollars rent and Momma would beg him to wait until tomorrow . She had to lie to him that she had lost her wallet or the relief check was coming soon or the white people had some money for her. Tomorrow Id be hiding in the closet because there was only supposed to be two kids
37、in the flat ,and I could hear the rent man shout at my Momma and call her a cheat. And when he finally went away, Momma put the sacks on her shoes and went off to the rich white mans house to dress the rich white kids so their mother could take them to a special baby doctor.64Mother got up at 6 a.m.
38、 every day ,because .Ashe had to cook breakfast for her childrenBshe had to catch the first bus to the factoryCshe had to work in the white mans houseDshe had to go to see a special baby doctor65Mother never told us to brush our teeth or to wash our hands because .Ashe though we didnt need toBwe did
39、nt like washing handsCwe had done everything very wellDthere was no soap or water in our home66Why did the writer hide in a closet when the landowner came for rent?AThe closet could only hold two kids.BOnly two kids were allowed to live in the house.CThey should pay more rent for two kids.DThere was
40、 only one bedroom for the two kids.67What does the writer mainly tell us? ABlack people lead a miserable life.BBlack people dont have enough rent money.CWhite people lead an expensive life.DWhite people have special baby doctors D.Introduction A lot of crime is against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycl
41、es are stolen every year and most are never found. You can prevent this happening by following a few careful steps.Basic SecurityDo not leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you leave. Secure it to lampposts or trees. Take off smaller parts and take them with you
42、, for example lights and saddles (车座).Locks Get a good lock. There are many different types in the shops. Buy one that has been tested against attack. Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop.Marking Security marking your bike can act a deterrent to a thief. It can also help the police find your bi
43、cycle. It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat number. This will provide a simple way to identify your bicycle.Registration There are a number of companies who will security mark your bicycle for you. They will then put your registration number and personal deta
44、ils on their computer database. Then if your bicycle is found it will be easy to contact you.Finally Keep a record of the bicycle yourself: its make, model and registration number. You can even take a photograph of it. This will prove the bicycle belongs to you.68. Which part of the text gives you i
45、nformation on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it? A. Locks.B. Marking.C. Registration.D. Basic Security.69. The underlined phrase “act as a deterrent to a thief” means _. A. help you recognize your bike B. help the police find your bicycle C. stop someone stealing your bicycle D. stop you
46、 worrying about your bike70. The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle _. A. in the bike shop and your computer B. in the police station and a security company C. in a security company and your university D. by yourself and in a security company71. The main purpose of this article is
47、_. A. to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen B. to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe C. to give you advice on where to buy a good lock D. to say why you shouldnt keep your bicycle in a quiet placeESome people bring out the best in you in a way that you might never have fully realiz
48、ed on your own. My mom was one of those people.My father died when I was nine months old, making my mom a single mother at the age of eighteen. While I was growing up, we lived a very hard life. We had little money, but my mom gave me a lot of love. Each night, she sat me on her lap and spoke the wo
49、rds that would change my life, “Kemmons, you are certain to be a great man and you can do anything in life if you work hard enough to get it.”At fourteen, I was hit by a car and the doctors said I would never walk again. Every day, my mother spoke to me in her gentle, loving voice, telling me that n
50、o matter what those doctors said, I could walk again if I wanted to badly enough. She drove that message so deep into my heart that I finally believed her. A year later, I returned to school walking on my own!When the Great Depression (大萧条) hit, my mom lost her job. Then I left school to support the
51、 both of us. At that moment, I was determined never to be poor again.Over the years, I experienced various levels of business success. But the real turning point occurred on a vacation I took with my wife and five kids in 1951. I was dissatisfied with the second-class hotels available for families a
52、nd was angry that they charged an extra $2 for each child. That was too expensive for the average American family. I told my wife that I was going to open a motel (汽车旅馆) for families that would never charge extra for children. There were plenty of doubters at that time.Not surprisingly, mom was one
53、of my strongest supporters. She worked behind the desk and even designed the room style. As in any business, we experienced a lot of challenges. But with my mothers words deeply rooted in my soul, I never doubted we would succeed. Fifteen years later, we had the largest hotel system in the world Hol
54、iday Inn. In 1979 my company had 1,759 inns in more than fifty countries with an income of $ 1 billion a year.You may not have started out life in the best situation. But if you can find a task in life worth working for and believe in yourself, nothing can stop you.72. What Kemmons mom often told hi
55、m during his childhood was _. A. caringB. movingC. encouragingD. interesting73. What caused Kemmons to start a motel by himself? A. His terrible experience in the hotel. B. His previous business success of various levels. C. His moms support. D. His wifes suggestion.74. Which of the following best d
56、escribes Kemmons mother? A. Modest, helpful, and hard-working. B. Loving, supportive and strong-willed. C. Careful, helpful and beautiful. D. Strict, sensitive and supportive.75. Which of the following led to Kemmons success according to the passage? A. Self-confidence, hard work, higher education a
57、nd a poor family. B. Moms encouragement, clear goals, self-confidence and hard work. C. Clear goals, moms encouragement, a poor family and higher education. D. Moms encouragement, a poor family, higher education and opportunities. 2008届扬子江高级中学高三英语第二次月考试卷答案 07。8单项填空 CDBBA BACDC BABAB完形填空 BDADB CACAB DABDC CDDAB阅读理解 BCCA CADB CDBA DCDB CABB
