1、2012-2013学年高一上学期第一次月考英语试题第卷第一部分 听力(满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题l 5分,满分75分)听下面5段对话:每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项.并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小題:每段对话仅读一遍。1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Their future jobs. B. Computers. C. Their hobbies.2. What will the weather be like on Friday
2、?A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.3. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a shop. B. In a school. C. In a restaurant.4. How will the man send his mailing address?A.By fax. B. By e-mail. C. By mobile phone.5. What will the woman probably do tomorrow? A. Watch TV. B. Go out for coffe
3、e. C. Go to the theatre. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回到第6至8题6. What do we know about the woman? A. She studies full time B. She is busy these days. C. She has four classes this term
4、.7. When does the woman have the class of World History?A. On Mondays and Tuesdays. B. On Wednesdays and Fridays. C. On Mondays and Thursdays.8. What will the man do next?A. Take a class. B. Take an exam. C. Buy a book.听第7段材料,回答第9至11題。9. What season is good for taking a trip to Beijing in the womans
5、 opinion?A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn.10. What does the man worry about travelling in Beijing?A. The language. B. The hotel. C. Time.11. How long does the woman suggest the man stay in Beijing?A. Three days. B. Five days. C. A week.听第8段材料,回答第12至14題。12. What color is the womans suitcase?A. Black.
6、B. Red. C. Blue.13. What is in the womans suitcase?A. A tape. B. A necklace. C. A check for 2,000 dollars.14. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a shop. B. In a hotel. C. In a police station.第9段材料,回答第15至17題。15. Who will sell the car?A. Laura. B. Lauras friend. C. The womans friend
7、. 16. What do we know about the car?A. It is new. B. It is large. C. It is foreign. 17. What does the man want to do?A. Buy the carat once. B. See the car himself. C. Phone the owner of the car.听第10段材料,回答第18至20題。18. What do we know about Jeremy at school?A. He was cleverer than the speaker. B. He ha
8、d little confidence in himself.C. Hes always been a bad talker.19. What was the speaker better at?A. French. B. Physics. C. Maths.20. What happened when the speaker was about 18?A. He lent some money to Jeremy. B. He had a holiday with Jeremy.C. He went to university.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
9、15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)21. How are you _ your study recently, Jack? Quite well. I got an “A” in a history exam.A. getting along with B. catching up with C. coming up with D. ending up with22. Most Jewish families _ many difficulties during the Second World War, but they never lost confidence about life.A.
10、 went through B. went over C. went on D. went up23. How long will it be before the nation_ from its present troubles? About six years.A. recovers B. returns C. calms D. suffers24. -_ that he managed to get the information? -Oh, a friend of his helped him. A. Where was it B. What was it C. How was it
11、 D. Why was it25. Bob fell _ love with the famous singer and wrote a series _ poems to her. A. to; of B. to; about C. in; of D. in; about26. Susan didnt know the match had started _ her name was called.A. until B. if C. unless D. while27. We wont give up the experiment _ we have failed three times.A
12、. unless B. before C. because of D. even if28. Im very glad to know that your vocabulary is _ increasing day by day. A. frequently B. fluently C. entirely D. gradually29. Do you know when he _ the trip to the USA? Next Monday. A. makes B. made C. has made D. is making30. At last the two sides _ to e
13、ach other and came to an agreement. A. gave up B. gave out C. gave away D. gave in31. When I feel upset, I prefer _ my troubles to my friends to staying somewhere by myself. A. to tell B. having told C. telling D. told32. Shirley graduated from university in 2000 and _ in an international company ev
14、er since. A. works B. worked C. is working D. has worked33. The recent report got parents _ about their childrens safety at school. A. concerned B. concerning C. to be concerned D. being concerned34. He asked me _. A. did I pay how much B. I paid how much C. how much did I pay D. how much I paid35.
15、Im terribly sorry to interrupt, but may I use your phone? Its rather urgent. Yes, _.A. with pleasure B. no hurry C. it doesnt matter D. of course第二节 完形填空 (共20小题;每小题l5分,满分30分)“Hey, Dad, are you going to come to my award ceremony tonight?” I _36_ asked my father. “I have to work late tonight. I doubt
16、Ill be able to _37_ it on time. I am just too busy right now,” he replied.My mind could not _38_ the idea that he would be too busy working late. He was also too busy to _39_ my horse show, football games and the 15th birthday party. He always used the same _40_. Why had I even bothered to ask? _41_
17、, there was always a slight hope that tonight would be _42_.As my mother and I arrived at school, two friends _43_ me. “Jill, meet my dad. Dad, this is my friend Jill.” I shook the hand of a tall man. Camera flashes lit up the room, and claps filled the _44_ as students accepted their awards. My nam
18、e was finally called, _45_ three others. I followed my classmates to the _46_. When I reached out my hand to shake the _47_, a big smile lit up her face. The blinding flash from my mothers camera _48_ my eyes and I knew my dad wasnt there. I walked back to my seat _49_.Back at home, seeing my dads c
19、ar in the garage, I told myself he would not be _50_. But the strong smell of alcohol hit me as soon as I _51_ inside, and I could feel my tears _52_. I followed the sound of his drunken words and saw him _53_ on the couch._54_ did father lie to me? I threw my award on the floor, walked to my bedroo
20、m, and shut the door. Tears rolled down my face. I wondered if I would ever be more _55_ than his whiskey bottle.36. A. confidentlyB. eagerlyC. proudlyD. fearfully37. A. reachB. keepC. takeD. make38. A. createB. supportC. appreciateD. accept39. A. watchB. avoidC. attendD. speed40. A. excuseB. replyC
21、. promiseD. trick41. A. BesidesB. ThusC. OtherwiseD. However42. A. activeB. formalC. differentD. serious43. A. recognizedB. greetedC. encouragedD. showed44. A. airB. audienceC. schoolD. playground45. A. apart fromB. other thanC. except forD. along with46. A. stageB. positionC. officeD. exit47. A. Ji
22、llsB. teachersC. mothersD. fathers48. A. fixedB. touchedC. hurtD. inserted49. A. successfullyB. disappointedlyC. delightedlyD. hopefully50. A. drunkB. wokenC. forgivenD. hidden51. A. steppedB. noticedC. examinedD. glanced52. A. getting offB. taking down C. building upD. turning around53. A. leaningB
23、. lyingC. puttingD. carrying53. A. HowB. WhereC. WhyD. Whether55. A. perfectB. comfortableC. fortunateD. important第三部分 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) 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。阅读理解 A Mark Twain left school when he was twelve. He had little school education. In
24、 spite of this, he became the most famous writer of his time. He made millions of dollars by writing. His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, but he is better known all over the world as Mark Twain, his penname.Mark Twain was born in 1835 and he was not a healthy baby. In fact, he was not expect
25、ed to live through the first winter. But with his mothers care, he managed to survive. As a boy, he caused much trouble for his parents. He used to play jokes on all his friends and neighbors. He didnt like to go to school, and he often ran away from home. He always went in the direction of the near
26、by Mississippi(密西西比河). He was nearly drowned nine times.After his fathers death, Mark Twain began to work for a printer, who only provided him with food and clothing. Then, he worked as a printer, a river-boat pilot(领航员) and later joined the army. But shortly after that he became a miner. During thi
27、s period, he started to write short stories. Afterwards he became a full time writer.In 1870, Mark Twain got married. In the years that followed he wrote many books including Tom Sawyer in 1876, and Huckleberry Finn in 1884, which made him famous, and brought him great fortune.Unfortunately, Mark Tw
28、ain got into debts in bad investments(投资) and he had to write large numbers of stories to pay these debts. In 1904, his wife died, and then three of his children passed away.At the age of 70, his hair was completely white. He bought many white suits and neckties(领带). He wore nothing but white from h
29、ead to foot until his death on April 21, 1910.56. In his childhood, _ .A. he learned a lot at school B. he often went swimming with other boysC. his mother often worried about his safety D. he often played games with other boys57In order to make a living, Mark Twain .A. first worked as a printer B.
30、did many kinds of workC. wrote stories in the beginning D. joined the army after he worked in a mine58In the later years of his life, Mark Twain .A. must have been very sad because he lost his wife and three childrenB. wrote many stories and earned a lot of moneyC. continued writing until his deathD
31、. lent too much money to others59From the passage we can see that Mark Twain .A. had a happy childhood B. lived a pleasant lifeC. was very naughty when he was young D. was a good boy and always did what he was asked to B Even before my father left us, my mother had to go back to work to support our
32、family. Once I came out of the kitchen, complaining, Mom, I cant peel potatoes. I have only one hand. Mom never looked up from sewing. You get yourself into that kitchen and peel those potatoes, she told me, And dont ever use that as an excuse for anything again! In the second grade, our teacher lin
33、ed up my class on the playground and had each of us race across the monkey bars, swinging from one high steel rod (杆) to the next. When it was my turn, I shook my head. Some kids behind me laughed, and I went home crying. That night I told Mom about it. She hugged me, and I saw her well see about th
34、at look. The next afternoon, she took me back to school. At the deserted playground, Mom looked carefully at the bars. Now, pull up with your right arm, she advised. She stood by as I struggled to lift myself with my right hand until I could hook the bar with my other elbow. Day after day we practic
35、ed, and she praised me for every rung(梯级) I reached. Ill never forget the next time, crossing the rungs when I looked down at the kids who were standing with their mouths open. One night, after a dance at my new junior high, I lay in bed sobbing. I could hear Mom come into my room. Mom, I said, weep
36、ing, None of the boys would dance with me. For a long time, I didnt hear anything. Then she said, Oh, honey, someday youll be beating those boys off with a bat. Her voice was faint(微弱的) and cracking. I peeked (偷看)out from my covers to see tears running down her cheeks. Then I knew how much she suffe
37、red on my behalf. She had never let me see her tears.60. Which of the following expressions can be used most suitably to describe Moms attitude when she made the child to peel potatoes? A. Cruel. B. Sensitive. C. Strict. D. Cold.61. What does the sentence I saw her well see about that look imply? A.
38、 Mom believed every aim could be achieved if you stuck to it. B. The race across monkey bars was not difficult enough for a child to give up. C. Mom was determined to prove she herself was better than the teacher. D. What the child had said brought Mom great attraction and curiosity.62. When the chi
39、ld looked down at the kids, they were standing with their mouths open because . A. they felt sorry for what they had done before B. they were afraid the author might fall off and get hurt C. they wanted to see what the author would do on the bars D. they were astonished to find the authors progress6
40、3. The most probable conclusion we can draw after reading the passage is . A. the last incident was sad enough to make Mom weep B. the childs experience reminded Mom of that of her own C. Mom could solve any problem except the one in the last paragraphD. in fact Mom suffered more in the process of t
41、he childs growth CAre you the type of person who always says yes? Ive come to learn that it is very important to learn to say no! Its okay. People are still going to like you. They may even respect you more because they know you are honest.I dont mean saying no to someone who really needs your help.
42、 Im talking about turning down that meeting that you really do not want to attend or that birthday party that you dont want to be a guest at.Think for a moment how you feel when you say yes to something that you really dont want to do. If youre like I once was, you cant sleep at night and you think
43、about it too much. It weighs on your mind. You try to find ways out. You start thinking, “Oh its not so bad and it will make him/her happy” or “Maybe I wont be bored.” Whatever youre saying to yourself, if you really wanted to go, you wouldnt have all of these thoughts.So, why not just say no from t
44、he beginning? Maybe you feel if you dont show up at the meeting, your boss isnt going to like you or your co-workers wont respect you. Maybe you feel your parents or sisters wont love you as much if you dont do everything for them that they ask.If these people are your true friends, family members,
45、or a good boss, they will like or love you the same no matter what. People treat you the way you teach them to, and if youre someone who always says yes then thats what theyre expecting.You need to do what is right for you. Of course we do have real obligations (责任)in life to meet, but we do not hav
46、e to do everything others want us to do.64. Which of the following statements would the author agree with? A. Always saying “yes” means you are kind. B. Always saying “no” means you are brave. C. We should always try to help others in need. D. We should try to do what our friends ask us to do.65. Wh
47、at does the underlined word “It” refer to_? A. Saying “yes”. B. A friends birthday party. C. Something youre unwilling to do. D. Something you think difficult to do.66. Generally speaking, we agree to do what we hate to do because we_. A. have concerns B. have obligations C. are forgetfulD. have a k
48、ind heart67. What would be the best title for the text? A. To Be Yourself B. Learn to Say No C. Learn to Make a Right Choice D. Do What You Want to Do DEveryone has good days and bad days.Sometimes, you feel as if you re on top of the world. But occasionally you feel horrible, and you lose things an
49、d you cannot focus on your school work.For more than 20 years, scientists have suggested that high self-esteem (自尊)is the key to success. Now, new research shows that focusing just on building self-esteem may not be helpful. In some cases, having high self-esteem can bring bad results if it makes yo
50、u less likeable or more upset when you fail at something.“Forget about self-esteem,” says Jennifer Crocker, a psychologist (心理学家)at the University of Michigan, US, “Its not the important thing.”Feeling goodCrocker s advice may sound a bit strange because it is good to feel good about yourself.Studie
51、s show that people with high self-esteem are less likely to be depressed,anxious,shy,or lonely than those with low self-esteem.But, after reviewing about 18,000 studies on self-esteem,Roy Baumeister, a psychologist at Florida State University, has found that building up your self-esteem will not nec
52、essarily make you a better person.He believes that violent and wicked (邪恶的)people often have the highest self-esteem of all. He also said : “Theres no evidence that kids with high self-esteem do better in school.”ProblemsAll types of people have problems. People with high self-esteem can have big eg
53、os (自我)that can make them less likeable to their peers , said Kathleen Vohs, a psychology professor at Columbia University.People with high self-esteem tend to think more of themselves, Vohs says. People with low self-esteem are more likely to rely on their friends when they need help.What to doRese
54、archers say it is best to listen to and support other people. Find positive ways to contribute to society. If you fail at something try to learn from the experience. “The best therapy (药方)is to recognize your faults,” Vohs says. “Its OK to say, I m not so good at that, and then move on.”68. It is co
55、ncluded in the research that high self-esteem_.A. is not important at all B. has taken on a different meaningC. may not be the key to success D. does not help you do better at school69. According to the research, people with high self-esteemA. have better relationship with people of their own age B.
56、 are more likely to become violent and wickedC. tend to be proud and do not care much about othersD. often feel depressed and cant focus on their work70. The advice in the last paragraph is mainly for people_.A. with high self-esteem B. with low self-esteemC. who are still at school D. who are good
57、at everything第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分) 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Make Friends Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. The
58、re are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leaves us without a friend. 71 . But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends. 1.
59、Associate with others. The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places tomeet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places. 2. Start a conversationStarting a conversation is the second most import
60、ant step in making new friends. 72 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people. 3. 73 Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend tog
61、ether, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience. 4. Let it grow. It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. 74 . The best friendships are the ones
62、 that grow naturally. 5. Enjoy your friendshipThe best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 75 Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you. A. Be cheerful. B. Do things toget
63、her. C. Do not wait to be spoken to. D. Try not to find fault with your friends. E. Making new friends comes easy for some people. F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch. G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you. 第卷第四部分 写作 (共三节,满分35分)第一节 单词拼写(满分5分)根据句意,填写单词或短语的正
64、确形式,每一个空格只填一个单词。(5%)76.First we tried to _(劝说) him not to drink so much wine, but _(最后) we failed.77.The nurse was busy _ the frightened child _.(使镇定)78.The question _ _(提出) while we were discussing the matter.79. She _ _(遭受) unspeakable pain when her parents died in an accident.80. All of us are al
65、ways_ _(关心) our parents health.第二节 单句改错(满分5分)注意:每句中均有两处错误。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),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后的词。81. My neighbor was having some trouble set up his own company, so he had to turn to me for advices.82. Shirley asked me if I will accept the job in
66、her company or not83. Rather than to go cycling, Joe preferred to stay at home for a fun.84. It is such a good weather that we can hardly wait to taking a bike trip.85. Because the air was hard to breathe it there, Tom insisted that he was sent back to the hotel.第三节 书面表达(满分25分)假定你是某中学的学生李华。请用英语给出版社会的编辑写封信,表达你对现在使用的英语材料的看法,内容主要包括: 优点:1. 话题广泛;2图片丰富;3有助于提高 学习兴趣。 建议“适当降低词汇难度。注意:1 词数100左右;2 可以适当增加细节,以使用文连贯;3 开头语已您写好,不讲总词数。Dear Editor,As a student reader, I am writing to talk about the English textbooks published by your house. _