1、2012年12月绵阳南山中学高2013级第五期12月月考英语试题 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共11页。考试时间：120分钟，试题满分：150分 第I卷（选择题，共90分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A, B, C, D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1.-Do you mind if I leave my car here for a minute? - _ A Great ! Never mind B Of course not. Its not allowe
2、d here C No, you cant D Id rather you didnt, actually2.Our school sports meeting we had looked forward to_ in _ fine weather, which was beyond our expectation. A. falling; so B. falling; such C. fell; such D. fall; so3.It was foolish of you to take a taxi _you could walk there in five minutes. A. if
3、 B. as C. how D. when4.-Are you satisfied with what she has done? -Not a little. It cant be _. A. any worse B. any better C. so well D. so bad5.Because of the Mid-autumn Day happening to _, we have just enjoyed a longer National Day vacation than ever before, but it is estimated that it will be 38 y
4、ears _ we can experience such a coincidence again.A.make up, when B. Come across, that C.pick up, since D.come along, before6._, I believe, and you will find the student is very outgoing. A.One talk with him B. Given a talk with him C.Having a talk with him D. If you have a talk with him7.- You ough
5、t to have given them some advice. - , but who cared what I asked? AI ought to BSo I ought CSo it was DSo I did8.Well never forget this terrible accident and the damage_has caused to the area. A.that B.what C.it D.one9.-Youve read the Frog by Moyan,havent you? -Yes,I_second time and I got a better un
6、derstanding. A.have read a B.had read the C.will read the D.read a 10.We should get prepared for dealing with _problems_. A.any,arise B.which,are arisen C.whatever,arise D.what,are arisen第二节 完形填空(共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从11-30各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳答案。 The students at Sandys high school w
7、ere badly shaken by the news that a classmate had 11 himself. On the suicide note was written: “Its hard to 12 when nobody cares if you die.”Glen, a teacher, realized this was a 13 moment about the importance of making people feel 14 . He asked his class to imagine they were about to 15 and to write
8、 a note “telling someone how and why you 16 him or her.”Sandy, who had a 17 relationship with her mother, decided to write her mother. Her letter 18 “Weve had some 19 times and I havent always been a very good 20 ,but I know Im lucky to have you in my life. Youre the 21 person Ive ever known, And ev
9、en when I disagree with you, I never 22 you love me and want whats best for me. Thanks for not 23 up on me”.When her mom read the note, she cried and hugged Sandy 24 but said little.The next morning, Sandy found a 25 on her mirror: “Dearest Sandy, I want you to know being your mother is ,by far, the
10、 most important thing in my life. 26 I got your note, I thought I had lost your love and 27 . I felt like such a failure. I intended to 28 it all last night. Your note saved my 29 .”Be careful not to underestimate the 30 of expressed appreciation. It wont always save a life, but it will always make
11、someones life better.11. A.sacrificedB.defeatedC.abandonedD.killed12.A.liveB.imagineC.struggleD.think13.A.sadB.finalC.teachableD.great14.A.ashamedB.valuedC.excitedD.scared15.A.dieB.failC.retireD.survive 16.A.missB.hateC.admireD.appreciate17.A.closeB.casualC.badD. personal18.A.readB.wroteC.spokeD.tol
12、d19.A.freeB.delightfulC.usualD.rough20.A.daughterB.student C.friendD.trainer21.A.bestB.wisestC.luckiestD.gentlest22.A.trustB.doubtC.considerD.predict23.A.takingB.goingC.givingD.looking24.A.coldlyB.hesitantlyC.shylyD.tightly25.A.noteB.giftC.noticeD.reminder26.A.SinceB.UntilC.ThoughD.When27.A.confiden
13、ceB.courageC.respectD.heart28.A.endB.makeC.getD.fall29.A.lifeB.timeC.moneyD.honor30.A.pushB.priceC.meaningD.power第二部分： 阅读理解 （共25小题，满分50分）第一节（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（、）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AIts really true what people say about English politeness: its everywhere. When squeezing (挤过去) past
14、 someone in a narrow passage, people say “sorry”. When getting off a bus, English passengers say “thank you” rather than the driver. In Germany, people would never dream of doing these things. After all, squeezing past others is sometimes unavoidable, and the bus driver is only doing his job. I used
15、 to think the same way, without questioning it, until I started traveling to the British Isles, and here are some more polite ways of interacting (交往) with people in UK.People thank each other everywhere in England, all the time. When people buy something in a shop, customer and shop assistant in mo
16、st cases thank each other twice or more. In Germany, it would be exceptional to hear more than one thank you in such a conversation. British students thank their lecturers when leaving the room. English employers thank their employees for doing their jobs, as opposite to Germans, who would normally
17、think that paying their workers money is already enough.Another thing I observed during my stay was that English people rarely criticize (批评) others. Even when I was working and mistakes were pointed out to me, my employers emphasized several times but none of their explanations were intended as cri
18、ticism. It has been my impression that by avoiding criticism, English people are making an effort to make others feel comfortable. This also is showed in other ways. British men still open doors for women, and British men are more likely to treat women to a meal than German men. However, I do need t
19、o point out here that this applies to English men a bit more than it would to Scottish men! Yes, the latter are a bit tightfisted.31. What is the authors attitude towards English politeness?A. He thinks it is unnecessary. B. He thinks little of it.C. He appreciates it very much. D. He thinks it goes
20、 too far.32. What can be inferred from the passage?A. German men never treat a woman to dinner.B. The author think its unnecessary to say “thank you” to the bus driver.C. In Germany, employers often say “thank you” to employees for their job.D. Germans think it is unnecessary to thank workers becaus
21、e payment is enough.33. We can learn from the last paragraph that Scottish men _.A. like to fight with each otherB. treat women in a polite wayC. are as generous as English menD. are unwilling to spend money for women34. The author develops the text through the method of _.A. making comparisons B. t
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27、h can be viewed in the Photo Album mode (模式) or digital mode （time and date view）A six-hour charge provides up to 10 days of use 35Whats the purpose of this passage? ATo advertise some goods BTo compare some goodsCTo teach how to operate the items DTo show how fashionable the items are 36What do Ite
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29、is TRUE according to the passage? AIn fact, Item 78098 cannot tell time BItem 77918 works as a DVD playerCIn a way, Item 77281 is user-friendly D All the items include rechargeable batteriesCWhy do people drink too much, eat too much, smoke cigarettes or take drugs? Whats to blame for all the bad be
30、havior? Most people would say that, while these self-destructive acts can have many root causes, they all have one obvious thing in common: they are all examples of failures of self-control, lacking the will power to resist them.According to a recent study, however, if you really think about it, som
31、ething about that simple answer doesnt quite make sense. In fact, it turns out that sometimes its having will power that really gets you into trouble.Think back to the time you took your very first sip (啜饮) of beer. Disgusting, wasnt it? When my father gave me my first taste of beer as a teenager, I
32、 wondered why anyone would voluntarily drink it. And smoking? No one enjoys their first cigarette it tastes awful. So even though smoking, and drinking alcohol or coffee, can become temptation (诱惑) you need will power to resist, they never, ever start out that way.Just getting past those first horri
33、ble experiences actually requires a lot of self-control. Ironically (讽刺的是), only those who can control themselves well, rather than give in to them, can ever come to someday develop a “taste” for Budweiser beer, Marlboro cigarettes, or dark-roasted Starbucks coffee. We do it for social acceptance. W
34、e force ourselves to consume alcohol, cigarettes, coffee and even illegal drugs, in order to seem experienced, grown-up, and cool.These bad habits arent self-control failures far from it. They are voluntary choices, and they are in fact self-control successes. Self-control is simply a tool to be put
35、 to some use, helpful or harmful. To live happy and productive lives, we need to develop not only our self-control, but also the wisdom to make good decisions about when and where to apply it.39. What do most people think causes bad behavior? A. Being forced by others. B. Not having enough will powe
36、r. C. Enjoying their first experiences. D. Following the examples of their friends.40. The author mentions his experience in the third paragraph to prove _. A. will power helps develop bad habits sometimes B. drinking beer is harmful to the health of teenagers C. self-control should be developed whe
37、n one is young D. everyone can be challenged by different temptations41. In the last paragraph, the author stresses that _. A. without self-control, no one can succeed B. bad habits dont always lead to bad results C. applying self-control correctly is important D. people can develop wisdom from bad
38、behavior42. What would be the best title for the passage? A. My First Sip of Beer B. Do You Have Will Power ? C. Does Will Power Benefit Us? D. Dark Side of Self-controlDGiven Australias size and the fact that early settlements were far apart, Australian society is remarkably homogeneous (同种的). Its
39、citizens are fundamentally prosperous and the way of life in the major cities and towns is much the same however many miles divide them. It takes a sharp ear to identify regional accents. However, there is some difference in lifestyle between city dwellers and the country people. Almost 90 per cent
40、of the population lives in the fast-paced cities along the coast and has little more than a passing familiarity with the desert. The major cities preserve pockets of colonial heritage, but the overall impression is modern, with new buildings reflecting the countrys youth. In contrast, the rural comm
41、unities tend to be slow-moving and conservative. For many years, Australia was said to have “ridden on the sheeps back”, a reference to wool being the countrys main money earner. However, the wool industry is no longer dominant. Much of Australias relatively sound economy is now achieved from natura
42、l coal and wheat, and by being the largest diamond producer in the world. Newer industries such as tourism and wine making are also increasingly important. Australians are generally friendly and relaxed, with a self-deprecating sense of humor. On the whole, Australia is a society without hierarchies
43、 (等级制度), an attitude generally held to stem from its prisoner beginnings.Yet, contrary to widespread belief, very few Australians have true prisoner origins. Within only one generation of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Australia had become a nation of immigrants. Originally coming almost en
44、tirely from the British Isles, today one in three Australians comes from elsewhere. Australias liberal postwar immigration policies led to an influx of survivors from war-torn Europe, most notably Greeks, Italians, Poles and Germans.The emphasis has shifted in recent years and today the majority of
45、new immigrants are from Southeast Asia. Today Australia is a blend of nations and although some racism exists, it has generally been a successful experiment and the country is justifiably proud to have one of the most harmonious multicultural communities in the world.43.What does the writer mean by
46、saying “It takes a sharp ear to identify regional accents.” in the first paragraph? A. Australians speak Standard English with no local accents whatsoever. B. You have to practice a lot to learn to understand the different accents. C. The Australian regional accents are very difficult to understand
47、indeed. D. There is not much difference between the accents in different areas of Australia.44Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Most Australians have ancestors who were prisoners.B. The Australian economy is dependent on sheep exports.C. The majority of people liv
48、ing in Australia come from Europe.D. The pace of life is different in the city and in the country.45The underlined pronoun it in the final paragraph refers to “_”.A. Community B. racism C. blend of Nations D. Southeast Asia46We can infer from the passage that _.A. there are no signs of Australias co
49、lonial past in its modern citiesB. Australias recent immigration policy encourages immigrants from Southeast Asia C. immigrants from Southeast Asia have brought racial problems D. “riding on sheeps back” resulted in slow development in rural communitiesESince the 1970s, scientists have been searchin
50、g for ways to link the brain with computersBrain-computer interface（BCI） technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines Recently, two researchers, Jose Millan and Michele Tavella from the Federal Polytechnic School in Lausanne, Switzerland, demonstrated（展示）a small robotic w
51、heelchair directed by a persons thoughtsIn the laboratory, Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right handHe could even talk as he watched the vehicle and guided it with his thoughts“Our brain has billions of nerve cellsThese send signals through the spinal cord（
52、脊髓）to the muscles to give us the ability to moveBut spinal cord injuries or other conditions can prevent these weak electrical signals from reaching the muscles,” Tavella says“Our system allows disabled people to communicate with external world and also to control devices”The researchers designed a
53、special cap for the userThis head cover picks up the signals from the scalp（头皮）and sends them to a computerThe computer interprets the signals and commands the motorized wheelchair The wheelchair also has two cameras that identify objects in its pathThey help the computer react to commands from the
54、brain ProfMillan, the team leader, says scientists keep improving the computer software that interprets brain signals and turns them into simple commands“The practical possibilities that BCI technology offers to disabled people can be grouped in two categories: communication, and controlling devices
55、One example is this wheelchair”He says his team has set two goalsOne is testing with real patients, so as to prove that this is a technology they can benefit fromAnd the other is to guarantee that they can use the technology over long periods of time47BCI is a technology that can . Ahelp to update c
56、omputer systems Blink the human brain with computers Chelp the disabled to recover Dcontrol a persons thoughts 48.How did Tavella operate the wheelchair in the laboratory? ABy controlling his muscles BBy talking to the machine CBy moving his hand DBy using his mind49The team will test with real pati
57、ents to . Amake profits from them Bprove the technology useful to them Cmake them live longer Dlearn about their physical condition50Which of the following would be the best title for the text? ASwitzerland, the BCI Research Center BNew Findings About How the Human Brain Works CBCI Could Mean More F
58、reedom for the Disabled DRobotic Vehicles Could Help to Cure Brain Injuries第二节 补全对话（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据对话内容，从对话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。M: What have you been doing recently, Cathy?W: Ive been chatting online with friends. What about you?M: 51 W: Why not?M: Well, my computer is real
59、ly old, so most software doesnt work well with my computer.W: 52 M: How long does it take to download mp3 files?W: Not very long at all.M: 53 W: Sure, I download at least one program a day.M: Do you think you could download some for me?W: 54 M: Let me see. Oh, a show called Friends.W: No problem. Di
60、d you know that there are many Friends forums online?M: Whats a forum?W: 55 A. Ive never chatted online before.B. Sure, just tell me what you want.C. You may be interested.D. Its free to download TV programs or movies.E. Do you ever download any TV programs or movies?F. Come over to mine and I can s
61、how you how to use it.G. Its a place where you can chat to other people who have similar interests as you.姓名: 班级: 考号:绵阳南山中学高2013级第五期12月月考英语试题 命题人：彭 敏 审题人：阮 敏Produced by Betty Peng Checked by Elaine Ruan英语试卷第II卷（非选择题，共60分）第一节: 阅读表达（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。Farmers
62、and gardeners have long used greenhouses to extend the growing season in cold weather. Now, hoop houses are gaining popularity. Some hoop houses are rounded; others are shaped more like a traditional house.A hoop house is basically a metal frame covered with plastic or other all-weather material. A
63、common design looks like a high tunnel. Unlike a greenhouse, which uses a heating system, a hoop house is heated by the warmth of the sun.Now, the United States Department of Agriculture has announced a program to help farmers who want to build hoop houses. The department has been supporting a proje
64、ct in Michigan. That state has a short growing season. As part of the research project, nine farmers were given materials and trained how to build and use a hoop house. The results showed that well-managed hoop houses can grow high-quality crops.However, crops are not the only things that grow well.
65、 The research found that weeds grow faster in a hoop house. Weeding (除草), seeding and watering requires at least as much work as crops grown in the open air. The researchers also advise growers to add compost（堆肥） material to the soil in hoop houses to build nutrients.Eliot Coleman is an organic farm
66、er and a writer in Maine who has helped popularize the idea of four-season farming. His ideas about hoop houses sounded good to John Biernbaum in the Horticulture（园艺）Department at Michigan State University.Professor Biernbaum tried hoop houses on the Student Organic Farm at Michigan State and had su
67、ccess. Project director David Conner says it was a test drive（试车） for the research on private farms. The agricultural economist points to the demand for locally grown crops. People are hungry for good, fresh vegetables, he says. Topic Hoop housesDesign 56._Like a high tunnelSome round ; others like
68、a 57. house.Material Metal frame.Plastic or other all-weather material.58. The warmth of the sun.Researchproject inMichiganThe programIt is 59._by the US Department of Agriculture.Michigan was chosen due to its short 60._season.Nine farmers were given materials and trained how to buildand use a hoop
69、 house.It is greatly 61._by the ideas from Eliot Coleman.62. High-quality crops can grow in well-managed hoop houses.Weeds also grow faster in hoop houses.63. Weeding, seeding and watering needs as much work asnaturally grown crops.64. should be added to the soil.Significance Demand for locally grow
70、n crops 65._further researchon private farms.56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 第二节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)下面短文中有10处语言错误，请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Dear Grandpa,How are you these days? I have be
71、en missing you very much after I went to college a year ago. Whenever I think of the old days, I feel very happily. I still remember when I was a child, you always held me in your arms and told me stories till I fall asleep. We often went to the fields to enjoy the pleasant view there. You told me t
72、he name of different plants and characteristics. Gradually, I became interesting in biology and chose to learn biology when I entered into the college. Now my friend Ann, together with me, are going to do field study and the findings will be use as materials for our research. Since well do the study
73、 in our hometown,so I hope to see you then.第三节 书面表达：（35分）假如你是某外国语学校高三学生李华。近来，你发现很多同学课间休息时间坐在教室里学习。请你根据以下提示，用英语写信给校长反映这一问题，并呼吁同学们注意学习效率。1. 反映问题；2. 你的看法；3. 你的建议(至少两点)。注意：1. 词数100-120；2. 文中不得提及人名、校名及地名；3. 信的开头已为你写好（不计入总词数）。Dear Sir,I am Li Hua, a senior 3 student in your school. Im writing to tell you
74、about a problem. _ 绵阳南山中学高2013级第五期12月月考英语试题 参考答案单选填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）1 5 DCDBD 6 10 ADCDC完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）11 - 15 DACBA 16 - 20 DAADA 21 - 25 ABCDA 26 - 30 BCAAD阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）31-34 CDDA 35-38 ABDC 3942 BACD 43-46 DDCB 47-50 BDBC补全对话（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）51-55 AFEBG 阅读表达（共10小题；每小题1分，满分
75、10分）56.Shape 57.traditional 58.Heating 59.supported/helped 60.growing61. inspired/popularized 62.Results 63.Advice/Suggestions/Tips64.Compost 65.requires/needs/encourages短文改错 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 1. after-since 2.happily-happy 3. fall-fell 4.name-names . 5.characteristics 前加their 6. interesting-int
76、erested 7 enter into the college- 去掉into 8. are going to do-is going to do 9. use-used 10.去掉so书面表达（满分35分）One possible version:Dear Sir,I am Li Hua, a senior 3 student in your school. Im writing to tell you about a problem. At present, many students stay in the classroom to study during the ten-minut
77、e break between classes.In my opinion, it is very important to take a break between classes. Otherwise students will feel tired both physically and mentally. During the ten-minute break, we can do something to get rid of tiredness. What we need is to have a real rest, instead of getting more exhaust
78、ed. So relaxation in that period is really of great benefit to us.As far as Im concerned, to study effectively, we should combine our study with amusement; meanwhile, doing some sports is also a good way. As an old saying goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Only in this way will we be able to study effectively.Yours sincerely,Li Hua