1、第二次月考英语试题【山东版】第一部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分） 第一节 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 1. Was it on that lonely island _the family finally _?A. where, set down B. where, calmed down C. that, settled down D. which, got down2. _an advertisement says, remember that there is _as a free lunch in the world.A. Whatever, no su
2、ch thing B. What, not such thingC. However, no such thing D. how, not such thing3. I can still remember the first day _I spent at school _it were yesterday.A. that, even if B. which, even though C. /, as if D. when, as though4. -How long have you been here? -About half an hour, Jack _me here.A. had
3、driven B. has driven C. drives D. drove5. -How are you prepared for the new project? -We have done much but a lot of equipment _.A. is remained to buy B. are remained to buy C. remains to be bought D. remain to be bought6. -Is this book_ you bought in the bookstore?-No, mine is yellow. It _ Sally, I
4、 think.A. that, is belonging B. what, is belonged to C. the one, belongs to D. which, belongs 7. That was the first time I _to Hongkong so I had great difficulty _the hotel.A. went, finding B. had gone, to find C. have been, found D. had been, finding8. -We didnt expect there were so many suggestion
5、s _ at the meeting.-Really, now what they _is how we deal with these suggestions.A. come up, concern about B. that are come up, are concerned withC. came up, concern D. coming up, are concerned about9. _ his expression, he didnt _the driving test.A. Judging from, go through B. Judging by, get throug
6、hC. Judged from, pass through D. Judged by，put through10. -Im terribly sorry to have put you to so much trouble.- _. I know you didnt mean to.A. Forget it B. My pleasure C. All right D. Go ahead第二节 完型填空（共两篇；第一篇短文10小题，每小题1分；第二篇短文20小题，每小题1.5分；满分40分） ABefore graduation from college, my son began to see
7、k a job. He targeted a company which planned to 11 only one person. However, there were over 20 candidates, _12_ was my son. I 13 him, “Its difficult to get into the company. Dont 14 too much for fear that you would feel disappointed when you fail.” My son said smilingly, “ 15 I try, there will be h
8、ope！”Of the 20 candidates, only three could 16 the final round, which would later decide the one to be employed. Everything seemed to 17 quite well and my son 18 the first round and entered the final. Unexpectedly, the final interview was unbelievably 19 , and all of them were asked to go home and w
9、ait for the 20 of the interview.11. A. employ B. support C. manage D. interview12. A. among them B. with them C. among whom D. with whom 13. A. interrupted B. promised C. reminded D. followed14. A. spend B. expect C. waste D. wish15. A. As if B. as soon as C. Even if D. As long as16. A. enter B. sur
10、vive C. change D. judge17. A. move B. go C. fit D. stay18. A. passed B. earned C. left D. started19. A. challenging B. simple C. perfect D. secret20. A. course B. plan C. answer D. resultBFrom the time I was seven, I had a dream of becoming a member of the Students Union. I always 21 my school leade
11、rs for taking responsibility for all of us. So I dreamed of being a leader like them.Years _22 _ by, and soon I was able to take part in the elections, 23 I would win. But the reality was that I hadnt had a chance. I wasnt beautiful. Girls across the school hardly knew me. I just did not have what i
12、t 24 to win a school election. I was 25 .As I cried in my room that evening, I suddenly took a deep breath and decided I wouldnt stop dreaming. I decided that I would 26 for elections again in my final year at school and I would make every effort to27 the election.I recognized that myrivalshad a lot
13、 of things in their favor. What were the points that would work in_ 28 _favor? I had good grades, and I was friendly and helpful. And my biggest 29 was the faith I had. I would not allow my plain appearance to hold me_30 _from putting my best foot forward. That evening, I 31 my election plans a whol
14、e year ahead of time.I realized that girls would have to get to know me and recognize that I had the ability to 32 them. I loved making friends and I liked being helpful, 33 I decided that perhaps I could use these qualities to work to my advantage. In order to learn how to present a great election
15、34 , I also attended a course on effective public speaking.The day after the election, when the principal announced I won the second highest number of votes, the students 35 . That joy on the faces of all my friends showed me that my victory was 36 theirs.Suddenly, I realized that I had 37 much more
16、 than I had dreamed of. I had made many new friends and had helped people along the way. I had won the 38 and love of my school-mates and they 39 me as somebody who would stand by them. I was able to put a smile on their faces and 40 their day.21. A.praised B. remembered C.admired D. believed22. A.
17、flied B. flowed C. flew D. passed23. A.pretendingB. planning C.hoping D. judging24. A.took B. provided C. meant D. offered25. A. concerned B.angry C. surprised D. upset26. A.enter B. speak C.pay D. wait27. A.win B.beat C. defeat D. earn28. A. their B. your C. my D. our29. A. problem B.worry C.streng
18、th D. dream30. A. in B.back C. out D. up31. A. discussed B.began C. announced D. challenged32. A. reconsider B. accompanyC. support D. represent33. A. butB. and C.or D. so34. A. speech B.capsule C. meeting D. promise35. A. nodded B. gathered C.cried D. cheered36. A. also B. still C. almost D. only37
19、. A. accomplished B. absorbed C. devoted D. developed38. A. announcement B.admission C.recognition D. arrangement39. A. thought B. spoke C. considered D. said40. A. enlarge B.brighten C.wish D. experience第二部分：阅读理解（共25题，每小题2分，满分50分） .com 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。 AOn the island of New Ze
20、aland, there is a grasshopper-like species of insect that is found nowhere else on earth. New Zealanders have given it the nickname weta, which is a native Maori word meaning “god of bad looks”. Its easy to see why anyone would call this insect a bad-looking bug. Most people feel disgusted at the si
21、ght of these bulky(笨重的)，slow-moving creatures.Wetas are natural creatures; they come out of their caves and holes only after dark. A gaint weta can grow to over three inches long and weigh as much as 1.5 ounces. Giant wetas can hop up to two feet at a time. Some of them live in trees, and others liv
22、e in caves. They are very long-lived for insects, and some adult wetas can live as long as two years. Just like their cousins grasshoppers and crickets, wetas are able to “sing” by rubbing their leg parts together, or against their lower bodies.Most people probably dont feel sympathy for these endan
23、gered creatures, but they do need protecting. The slow and clumsy wetas have been around on the island since the times of the dinosaurs, and have evolved and survived in an environment where they had no enemies until rats came to the island with European immigrants. Since rats love to hunt and eat w
24、etas, the rat population on the island has grown into a real problem for many of the native species that are unaccustomed to its presence, and poses a serious threat to the native weta population.41.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The weta is a newly discovered
25、 insect species.B. The Maoris nicknamed themselves “Wetas”.C. The Europeans brought wetas to New Zealand.D. Wetas are unpleasant to the eye. 42.The strange thing about wetas is that they can produce pleasant sounds by _.A. rubbing their body partsB. moving slowly on the groundC. hopping up to two fe
26、el at a timeD. coming out only at night 43. Which of the following descriptions of wetas is accurate? A. They are quick in movement. B. They are decreasing in number.C. They are very active in the daytime.D. They have a short lifespan for insects.44. The underlined word “its” in the last paragraph i
27、s the closest in meaning to “_”. A. The dinosaurs B. The wetas C. The islands D. The rats 45. From which of the following is the passage LEAST likely to be taken? A. A science magazine. B. A travel guide. C. A business journal. D. biology textbook.B“Have a nice day” may be a pleasant gesture or a me
28、aningless expression. When my friend Maxie says “Have a nice day” with a smile, I know she sincerely cares about what happens to me. I feel loved and secure since another person cares about me and wishes me well. “Have a nice day. Next!” The version of the expression is spoken by a salesgirl at supe
29、rmarket who is rushing me and my groceries out the door. The words came out in the same tone ( 腔调 ) with a fixed procedure. They are spoken at me, not to me. Obviously, the concern for my day and everyone elses is the managements attempt to increase business.The expression is one of those behaviors
30、that help people get along with each other. Sometimes it indicates the end of a meeting. As soon as you hear it, you know the meeting is at an end. Sometimes the expression saves us when we dont know what to say. “Oh, you just had a tooth out? Im terribly sorry, but have a nice day”The expression ca
31、n be pleasant. If a stranger says “Have a nice day” to you, you may find it heart-warming because someone you dont know has tried to be nice to you.Although the use of the expression is insincere, meaningless social custom at times, there is nothing wrong with the sentence except that it is a little
32、 uninteresting. The salesgirl, the waitress, the teacher, and the countless others who speak it without thinking may not really care about my day. But in a strange and comfortable way, its nice to know they care enough to pretend they care when they really dont care all that much. While the expressi
33、on may not often be sincere, it is always spoken. The point is that people say it all the time when they like.46. How does the author understand Maxies words? A. Maxie shows her anxiety to the author. B. Maxie really worries about the authors securityC. Maxie encourages the author to stay happy.D. M
34、axie really wishes the author a good day.47. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?A. The salesgirl says the words as a routine. B. The salesgirl is bored.C. The salesgirl cares about me. D. The salesgirl is rude.48. By saying “Have a nice day”, a stranger may _.A. give his blessing
35、to you B. express respect to youC. try to be polite to you D. share his pleasure with you49. According to the last paragraph, people say “Have a nice day”_.A. sincerely B as a habit C. as thanks D. encouragingly50. What is the best title of the passage?A. Have a Nice Daya Polite Ending of a Conversa
36、tionB. Have a Nice Daya Pleasant GestureC. Have a Nice Daya Heart-warming GreetingD. Have a Nice Daya Social CustomCAs any homemaker who has tried to keep order at the dinner table knows, there is far more to a family meal than food. Sociologist Michael Lewis has been studying 50 families to find ou
37、t just how much more.Lewis and his co-workers carried out their study by videotaping(录像) the families while they ate ordinary meals in their own homes. They found that parents with small families talk actively with each other and their children. But as the number of children gets larger, conversatio
38、n gives way to the parents efforts to control the loud noise they make. That can have an important effect on the children. “In general the more question-asking the parents do, the higher the childrens IQ scores,” Lewis says. “And the more children there are, the less question-asking there is.”The st
39、udy also provides an explanation for why middle children often seem to have a harder time in life than their siblings(兄弟姐妹). Lewis found that in families with three or four children, dinner conversation is likely to center on the oldest child, who has the most to talk about, and the youngest, who ne
40、eds the most attention. “Middle children are invisible,” says Lewis. “When you see someone get up from the table and walk around during dinner, chances are its the middle child.” There is, however, one thing that stops all conversation and prevents anyone from having attention: “When the TV is on,”
41、Lewis says, “dinner is a non-event.”51The writers purpose in writing the text is to _.A. report on the findings of a studyB. teach parents ways to keep order at the dinner tableC. show the relationship between parents and childrenD. give information about family problems52Parents with large families
42、 ask fewer questions at dinner because _.A. they are busy serving food to their childrenB. they are tired out having prepared food for the whole familyC. they have to pay more attention to younger childrenD. they are busy keeping order at the dinner table53By saying “Middle children are invisible” i
43、n paragraph 3, Lewis means that middle children _.A. have to help their parents to serve dinnerB. find it hard to keep up with other childrenC. are often kept away from the dinner tableD. get the least attention from the family54Lewis research provides an answer to the question _.A. why TV is import
44、ant in family lifeB. why middle children seem to have more difficulties in lifeC. why children in small families seem to be quieterD. why parents should keep good order 55Which of the following statements would the writer agree to?A. Parents should talk to each of their children frequently.B. It is
45、a good idea to have the TV on during dinner.C. It is important to have the right food for children.D. Elder children should help the younger ones at dinnerDAustralia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country. The new measures were r
46、eleased by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012. As a result, the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified, and the deposit (押金) required to study in Australia has been re
47、duced. Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased. Also, overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation, as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement. This change will definitely mak
48、e Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas, says Wang Lan, a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group (EIC), a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas. However, in the past few years, many of W
49、angs student clients (客户) could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements, visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough. The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia, Wang says. A 22-year-o
50、ld female student surnamed Li, in Beijing, who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia, learned about the policy change several weeks ago. According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa, my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan ($86,850). Now we only need to
51、 prepare 410,000 yuan. This is a relief for my parents, Li says. She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans. I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China, she says. Gaining
52、a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad, according to the report by EIC.56. Whats the main idea of the passage? A. Australia widens window of opportunity for international students. B. Australia is a most attractive place for students in China. C. Language re
53、quirement for overseas students have been eased in Australia.D. More students will work in Australia after their graduation.57. Which of the following is NOT the content of the new regulations? A. The student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified. B. Language requirement
54、s for overseas students have been more difficult. C. The deposit required to study in Australia has been reduced. D. After graduation, some overseas students can get a working visa in Australia.58. After the new regulations are passed, _. A. more students will come to Australia to work B. more Chine
55、se students will choose to live in Australia. C. more Chinese students will choose to further their education in Australia D. the opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas students59. How much can Lis parents save according to the new regulations? A. 550,000 yuanB.86,850 yuan C. 410,0
56、00 yuanD. 140,000 yuan60. Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation? A. They can earn more money in Australia. B. The working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness.C. Their working experience can make them stay in Australia forever. D. They have to do so
57、 according to the new regulations.E “Soon, youre going to have to move out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood.One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much
58、of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.Roses require a good deal of care, and if it werent for the pleasure they give, it wouldnt be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. bushes must be pruned(剪枝) in early spring, leaving ugly
59、 woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant. A big mistake.Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with fu
60、ll sun and regular fertilizing(施肥) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves.Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold; First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I
61、 almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw(缩回) my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June. But they were weak and the leaves already yell
62、ow for lack of light.Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, Ill think about that
63、 tomorrow.61What are the requirements for the healthy growth of rose?A. Frequent pruning and fertilizing.B. A lot of care and the right soil.C. Tomato plants grown alongside.D. Cages placed around the roots.62The writer planted the tomato because _.A. there was room for it in the gardenB. the soil w
64、as just right for itC. it cost only $1.25D. the roses branches needed to be covered63This year the writers roses were _.A. removed from the rose bedB. largely hidden under the tomato plantC. mostly damaged by too much sunlightD. picked along with the tomatoes 64By saying “the prize so dearly won” in
65、 paragraph 5, the writer wants to _.A. express her liking for the rosesB. show the hardship of growing the rosesC. show the difficulty in picking the tomatoes D. express her care for the tomatoes65In the situation described in the text, one good thing is that _.Athe roses cost the writer little mone
66、yBthe writer has a daily harvest of tomatoesCsomeone will help the writer make the decisionDthe writer can now enjoy both the roses and tomatoes第II卷（共45分）第三部分 书面表达（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分） 阅读下面的短文并根据短文后的要求答题。（请注意问题后的字数要求）。 1Its hard to give the concept of being charming. In general, to
67、be charming means to possess an attractive personality. There is no unchanging secret to be charming, but a positive change in your thinking can get great benefits.2If you want to learn to be charming, you have to learn the art of politeness. Nobody likes someone who is rude and grumpy (bad-tempered
68、) all the time, and if you are cordial and polite to people around you they will obviously appreciate your presence.3Sincerity is the key to becoming charming. If you genuinely wish to win people over and appear charming in their eyes, you need to be genuinely feel what you say to them.4The most cha
69、rming men and women have the ability to make people laugh. Everyone loves to be humorous as it can greatly remove the despair or sadness in everyones lives.5Learn to look at the bright side of things, and the world will be a better place. If you want to be known as charming, you have to be able to c
70、onvince people that no matter how bad things may seem at the present moment, _.6Personal grooming(打扮) and appearance play a bigger role. Though it is not the most important thing in order to be charming, it does have a certain effect.7In order to learn to be charming you need to keep all these point
71、s in mind and do them with a smile on your face. The point of how to be charming is not simply to attract more people towards you. It is more concerned with living a healthy and positive life and spreading that feeling to everyone around you.66. How does the author introduce the topic of the text? (
72、no more than 8 words) _67. Fill in the blank in paragraph 5 with proper words. (no more than 6 words)_68. What tips of being charming are mentioned in the text? (no more than 9 words)_69. Explain the underlined sentence in Paragraph 7 in your own words. _70. What is the passage mainly about? (no mor
73、e than 5 words) _第二节：写作（满分30分）高三学生面临沉重的学习压力， 很多学生利用课间十分钟的休息时间学习， 实际上没有什么效果。假如你是新华中学高三年级的李立， 就此现象给中学生英语报写封信，发表自己的看法。信的内容包括以下要点：1. 十分钟的课间休息的必要性（说明理由）；2. 你是怎样利用这十分钟的。 注意：1. 词数 120-150； 2. 信的开头已经给出（不计入总数）。Dear Editor,Im a Senior 3 student from Xinhua Middle school. _ Yours, Li Li参考答案单项选择: 1-5 CACDC 6-10
74、 CDDBA完型填空: 11-15 ACCBD 16-20 ABABD21-25 CCCAD 26-30 AACCB 31-35BDDAD36-40AACCB阅读理解: 41-45 DABDC 46-50 DACBD 51-55 ADDBA 56-60 ABCDB 61-65 BABCB阅读表达: 66. By giving concept of being charming67. they will always get better./Everything will be better soon/ All goes well in the end68. To be polite; to b
75、e sincere; To be humorous; to be optimistic; to be good-looking (写出其中三项即可)69. You must remember these points and put them to practice gladly so that you can become attractive. / You should beard these points in mind and carry them out if you hope to become charming70. How to be charming写作: （one poss
76、ible version）Dear Editor,Im a Senior 3 student from Xinhua Middle School. As is known to all, senior 3 students are suffering heavy pressure of study. As a result, many students are trying to spare every minute to study, even during the ten-minute break between classes.In my opinion, taking the ten-
77、minute break between classes is definitely necessary, which makes us relaxed both physically and mentally. The ten-minute break is meant for us to relax and prepare for the next class. Only by doing so can we have more energy to study effectively in class.My ten-minute break is always pleasing as well as relaxing. Sometimes I do some simple exercises. Sometimes I have a free chat with my classmates or just take a walk outside. Therefore, I always feel energetic and listen attentively in class.
