1、雅安中学高2016级20182019学年上期10月月考 英 语 试 题命题人： 审题人： 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分）第一节（共 5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5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题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A guest team. B. A basketball game. C. A missing basket.2. Who h
2、as the womans camera now?A. Tina. B. Mary. C. Jack.3. What does the man mean?A. Swimming is a boring activity. B. The woman should learn to swim.C. The woman should be away from water.4. How much was the woman charged?A. $26. B. $21. C. $60.5. How will the woman travel?A. By plane. B. By ship. C. By
3、 car.第二节（共 15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分）听第 6段材料, 回答第 6至 7题。 6. How does the man feel at the moment?A. Angry. B. Unhappy. C. Scared.7.What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Finish his math work. B. Give the teacher a call. C. Admit his fault to his father.听第 7段材料, 回答第 8至 9题。8.Where does the conversati
4、on probably take place?A. At a hospital. B. In a park. C. In a drugstore.9.Whats the matter with the womans son?A. He got sunburnt. B. He had a stomachache. C. He took the wrong pills.听第 8段材料, 回答第 10至 12题。10. What was the woman worried about before going to France?A. She wouldnt get used to the food
5、.B. She wouldnt rent an apartment.C. She wouldnt have enough time.11. How did the family eat in the first two days?A. They ate outdoors. B. They ordered takeouts. C. They cooked their meals.12.Why did the woman think the chef was great?A.He was considerate. B.He offered free food. C.He served food q
6、uickly.听第 9段材料, 回答第 13至 16题。13.What company does the man work for?A. Apple. B. Google. C. Facebook.14.Why does the man want to quit his job?A. He wants to open his own restaurant.B. He doesnt make enough money.C. He wants to write about food.15. How will the man make money after he quits?A. He will
7、sell books on his website.B. He will get paid by some companies.C. He will work for different restaurants.16.When might the man quit his job?A. Tomorrow. B. Next month. C. Next year.听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。17. Why will the speakers uncle open the restaurants?A. To make money. B. To feed the needy. C. T
8、o begin a new career.18. How will the speakers uncle get the ingredients?A. By buying fresh vegetables.B. By collecting unwanted things.C. By getting cheap food at the market.19. How can people receive food at the restaurant?A. Help themselves. B. Reserve in advance. C. Wait at tables.20. Whats the
9、speakers attitude toward his uncles action?A. Supportive. B. Shocked. C. Worried.第二部分阅读理解 （共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。AWe travel the world to experience an unfamiliar culture. Its an added bonus when the destination happens to be home to several culture
10、s, thanks to its diverse population.TorontoToronto happens to be one of the most diverse in the world. In fact, nearly half of Torontos residents w ere born in another country. This cultural mix is most apparent in the citys community pockets, including Chinatown, Greektown, Little Italy etc. And al
11、though English is most widely spoken here, the streets are constantly filled with over 140 different languages.Los AngelesLos Angeles is know n and loved for its varied landscape, which offers opportunities to swim at the beach, hike in the park and explore a lively city all on the same day. That di
12、versity also extends to its population-people from approximately 140 countries, speaking 86 different languages call the City of Angeles home w here visitors can get a taste of multicultural mix.SydneyEnglish-speaking visitors to Sydney wont have any trouble buying their tickets to the Opera House o
13、r ordering up some Aussie barbecue, as it s the main language used here. That said, its not the only language you may overhear. Approximately 250 different dialects are spoken in this Australian city. This makes sense, given that 40 percent of the population w ere born overseas.SingaporeSingapore mi
14、ght be small, but it packs in a lot of diversity. The Southeast Asian destination has four official languages-English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil-and approximately 40 percent of its population were born abroad.21. Where can people enjoy fascinating scenery?A. In Singapore.B. In Toronto.C. In Sydney.D
15、. In Los Angeles.22. What do these four cities have in common?A. People speak other languages besides English. B.Travelers can kill time on the beach.C. The majority of residents are Chinese.D. More than half of the population w ere born overseas.23. The text is probably helpful for those who are in
16、terested in .A. language teachingB. reading and writingC. touring and cultureD. cooking and swimmingBMy 11-year-old daughter has been awarded an academic scholarship to a private school. Its only a small discount, but the scholarship means shell skip the waiting list - provided my husband and I can
17、cover $20,000 a year. Should w e pay the private school fees, or choose free education instead?I always assumed my children would go to a private school, like I did. Not because my family is wealthy, but because I believe that the best education is private. It took years for me to make peace with th
18、e fact that my two children attended our local public primary school.Theyll go to a private high school, I told myself. Yet herewe are. My eldest is now in her last year of primary school, and my husband and I w ill struggle to afford private school. If so, I could increase my work hours. My law deg
19、ree was supposed to be my ticket to a good job and a solid income, but thats not quite how it turned out.During many sleepless nights, I felt troubled by the decision. Although I w ant the best for my daughter, I have my ow n dreams too. I cant sacrifice everything for my precious girl. I explain th
20、at I want to be a positive role model for my daughter, and an unhappy parent is a terrible strain on a family. I point out that not even the privilege of private school w ill protect my children from disappointment or struggle. And finally, its decided. My daughter is going to the public school behi
21、nd our home. She couldnt be more pleased.Its taken me a little longer, but now Im content. More than my fancy private school education, its my family that shaped me. With high school now 25 years in the past, I can no longer remember the mathematical problems and Shakespearean quotes I once knew so
22、perfectly. The lessons from my childhood home, how ever, have proved impossible to forget.24. From the passage we k now that .A. the scholarship her daughter w on could cover most of her school feesB. her two children attended their local private primary schoolC. the writer had a good job and a soli
23、d incomeD. it took a long time for her to make the final decision25. Why did the writer wan t her daughter to go to a private school at first?A. Because her daughter earned an academic scholarship.B. Because she w anted her daughter to receive the best education.C. Because she w anted her daughter t
24、o skip the waiting list.D. Because her daughter s potential w as wasted at the public primary school.26. The underlined word “strain” in Paragraph 3 refers to .A. angerB. comfortC. burdenD. relief27. What does the passage indicate?A. Parents should make every sacrifice for their children.B. Finance
25、should be taken into account w hen it comes to education.C. Private school education is not as good as public school education. D. Rather than school education, family influences a person most.COn Aug 12, as white nationalists clashed with anti-racists over whether a statue of a leader in the Americ
26、an Civil war should be removed from a park in Charlottesville, a speeding car drove into the crowd, killing one and injuring dozens of others, reported The Washington Post.The car driver w as a 20-year-old white nationalist. Actually many of the white nationalists were young men. Some may wonder how
27、 the younger generation could have become caught up in racism, yet its believed that racist groups are using modern techniques to appeal to them. “Younger people have access to many more forms of information than ever before in human history-social media,” Oren Segal, director of the anti-defamation
28、 (诽谤) leagues Center on Extremism in the US, told Newsweek.According to Segal, racist groups introduce people to “hate” by finding ways to communicate with them online. And Paul Becker, a sociology professor at the University of Dayton, US, believes that some young people may even be using this to f
29、ill a “void (空虚感)” in their life. “These groups provide a place to belong, and give their lives a goal or purpose,” he told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.Meanwhile, the changing of the US population structure is causing concern for some people after experts predicted that minority groups in the U
30、S could become the majority by 2050, leading to discontent and anger, according to Newsweek.The problem of racism has been on the rise in the US for some time. According to a Gallup poll in March, 42 percent of Americans worry a great deal about race relations, while the figure w as only 13percent i
31、n 2010.But like most problems, its unlikely to be solved overnight. “Even the best policy wont stop every attack. But they could, at the very least, help make events like Charlottesville less likely,” w rote Vox.28.Which statement is NOT the reason why racism in the US is going from bad to worse?A.
32、The statue of a leader in the American Civil war is to be removed from a park. B. Participation of racism may give the racists a purpose and a sense of belonging.C. Minority groups may compose a larger part of the population in less than 40 years.D. The advance of technology is making it easier for
33、more people to get involved in racism.29. What might Paul Beck er agree with?A. Certain social media should be cut off from young people.B. Its common for the young in the US to feel empty and aimless. C. Involvement in racism gives some young people a purpose.D. The Internet plays a positive role i
34、n keeping the young free from racism.30. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Its impossible to stop racism.B. Efforts should be made to solve racism in a short time.C. Policies can contribute to the decrease of racial problems.D. Events like Charlottesville are caused by draw backs of polic
35、ies.31. The basic tone of the author in writing the article is .A. criticalB. objectiveC. positiveD. sympatheticDTO GOOGLE is now in broad usage as a verb for getting information from the internet. If the tech giant has its way, “I Googled” w ill become a standard reply to the question, “How did you
36、 get here?” On May 28th Google said it would build 100 driverless cars. It is the next stage in its apparent pursuit to be as common on the road as on computer screens.People have dreamed about driverless motoring since at least the 1930s, but only in recent years have car-makers such as Mercedes-Be
37、nz and Volvo given the matter more thought, equipping test cars with thesensors (传感器) and complicated software required to pass through busy roads. Google has roared aheadby designing a driverless car from the ground up.But bringing autonomous motoring to the world is proving harder than Google had
38、imagined. It once promised it by 2017. Now it does not see production models coming out before 2020. The technology is far advanced, but needs shrinking in size and costGoogles current test cars, are said to be packed with $80,000-worth of equipment.Googles latest efforts may have as much to do with
39、 convincing the public and law makers as improving the technology. The firm stresses the safety advantages of computers being more likely than humans to avoid accidents. The cars w ill have a top speed of just 25mph and a front end made of soft foam(泡沫) to cushion careless pedestrians. The benefits
40、could indeed be huge. Driving time could be given over to working, sleeping or brow sing the web. How ever, the issue of liability (问责) in the event of a driverless car crashing has yet to be resolved.Turning cars into products may not be good new s for traditional car-makers. But reinventing motori
41、ngas a service fits neatly with Googles plans to become as big in hardware as in software. And unlike car firms, which talk vaguely of becoming “mobility providers”, Google has pots of cash to make that a reality and no worries about disturbing its current business. Google admits it still has “lots
42、of work to do”. But one day Googling to the shops may be a common activity.32. What s Google s next goal?A. To become a tech giant in computer.B. To beat Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in car making. C. To cut down the cost of making cars.D. To get autonomous cars on the road.33.All the benefits of driverl
43、ess cars are mentioned EXCEPT .A. They can protect careless passers -by from severe injuryB. Theres no problem with liability in case of a crashC. Drivers can be otherwise engaged on the roadD. With computers controlling the car, more accidents can be avoided34. What difficulty is Google faced with
44、at present?A. TechnologyB. CompetitionC. FinanceD. Promotion35. What might be the best title of the passage?A. Google: the tech giant B. Car-makers C. Car trade D. Googles Driverless cars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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 There a few key tips will help you effectivelypre
45、sentyour work and your ideas in the professional world.1. 36 Probably the most important aspect of apresentation is what you do in advance. Preparation isvitalin organizing your thoughts and ideas into a whole that makes sense to your audience. Plus, knowing the material backwards and forwards means
46、 that you can be quicker and more accurate in answering questions and will allow you to ad-lib (随口说出) or go off script（脚本；手迹）in a personal and confident manner. 2. Practice with a friend Along with the preparation for thepresentation itself, its important to practice what youre going to say ahead of
47、 time, preferably with another person who could give you feedback. Practicing in front of somebody else, instead of just a mirror, will allow you to get an objective perspective on your performance, while also giving you a bit of an audience to work with. 37 .3. Breathe and relax During theactualpre
48、sentation, it is important to remember to breathe and relax. This can be hard to remember when youre in the midst of what youre doing in front of an audience, but breathing will automatically slow you down and relax you during it. 38 . I would advise a couple of deep breaths before starting a new sl
49、ide point, just to keep your timing right.4. Control your body language 39 . When giving apresentation, just as important as what youre saying is how you say it. Project confidence by looking out at people in the eyes and directing yourpresentation to the audience instead of behind them. It can also
50、 be a helpful tip to have open and inviting body language which can create a connection with the people yourepresenting to. 40 .A. Organize your thoughtsB. For instance, a few hand gestures are of great helpC. Prepare properlyD. The most important thing is to have fun and try to show you are listeni
51、ngE. Find someone who is patient enough to sit through your talk, and comfortably supporting you, but also giving constructive criticismF. Breaths can also effectivelyactas pauses in thepresentation and give you a chance to gather your thoughtsG. Researchers say that the majority of communication is
52、 non-verbal, and I tend to agree第三部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分 45 分） 第一节（共 20 小题 ；每个题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。In our discussion with people on how education can help them succeed in life, a woman remembered the first meeting of an introductory 41 course about 20 years ago.
53、The professor 42 the lecture hall, placed upon his desk a large jar filled with dried beans, and invited the students to 43 how many beans the jar contained. After 44 shouts of wildly wrong guesses the professor smiled a thin, dry smile, announced the 45 answer, and went on saying, “You have just 46
54、 an important lesson about science. That is: Never 47 your own senses.”Twenty years later, the 48 could guess w hat the professor had in mind. He 49 himself, perhaps, as inviting his students to start an exciting 50 into an unknown world invisible to the 51 , which can be discovered only through sci
55、entific 52 . But the seventeen-year-old girl could not accept or even 53 the invitation. She w as just 54 to understand the world. And she 55 that her firsthand experience could be the 56 . The professor, how ever, said that it was 57 . He w as taking away her only 58 for knowing and w as providing
56、her with no substitute. “ I remember feeling small and 59 .” The woman says, “ and I did the only thing I could do. I 60 the course that afternoon, and I havent gone near science since.”41Aart42Asearched for43Acount44Awarning45AreadyBhistoryB. looked atB. guessB. givingB. possibleC. scienceC. got th
57、roughC. reportC. turning awayC. correctD. mathD. marched intoD. watchD. listening toD. difficult46A1earnedB. preparedC. taughtD. taken47A1oseB. trustC. sharpenD. taken48A1ecturerB. scientistC. speakerD. woman49AdescribedB. respectedC. sawD. served50Avoyage51A.professorB. movementB. eyeC. changeC. kn
58、ow ledgeD. rushD. light52AmodelB. sensesC. spiritD. methods53AhearB. makeC. presentD. refuse54AsuggestingB. beginningC. pretendingD. waiting55Abelieved56AgrowthB. doubted B. strength C. provedC. faithD. explainedD. truth57AfirmB. interestingC. wrongD. acceptable58AtaskB. toolC. successD. connection5
59、9AcruelB. proudC. frightenedD. brave60AdroppedB. startedC. passedD. missed第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possibleand it can be surprisingly beneficial_61_ y
60、our physical and mental health. So far, research _62_ (show) that people who forgive report more energy, better appetite and better sleep patterns. People who forgive show _63_ (little) anger and more hopefulness, says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. So it can help reduce t
61、he tiredness out of the immune system and allow people to feel more energetic. _64_ when someone has hurt you, calm yourself first. Take a couple of breaths and think of something _65_ gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Dont wait for an _66_ (apologize). Many times
62、 the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing, says Dr. Luskin. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just dont see things _67_ same way. So if you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting a very long time. Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean _68_ (accept)
63、the action of the person who upset you. Instead, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see things _69_ the other persons perspective. You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance. To gain perspective, you may want to write a letter to 70_(you) from
64、 that persons point of view.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 35分）第一节 短文改错（共 10小题；每小题 1分，满分 10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有 10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；Im writing to request the valuable chance to be one of
65、 the host family for the British students. Locating in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood, our large fully-equipped apartment meets all their needs. In addition the convenient public transportation, our own car can also take them to some nearby place of interest. With fluently English, Im sure I wil
66、l have no difficulty communicate with them. Above all, we have hosted two British students last year, through it weve gained lots of experience. Whats more, my mother is a good cooker but can guarantee them a wonderful chance of tasting delicious Chinese food. I would greatly appreciate it if you co
67、uld have the chance to host them and make friends with them. Im looking forward to your reply. 第二节 书面表达（满分 25分）假定你是李华，你校外教Mr. Brown邀请你周日上午去听关于英国文学的讲座，但你因故不能参加。请根据以下提示，写封邮件向Mr. Brown说明。1. 表示歉意；2. 说明理由：去火车站接一位久未见面的老同学；3. 表示遗憾：对英国文学很感兴趣，遗憾失去这次机会；4. 希望得到讲座录像或课件，以便课下学习。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；De
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71、ance of tasting delicious Chinese food. I would greatly appreciate it if you could have the chance to host them and make friends Iwith them. Im looking forward to your reply. 作文One possible versionDear Mr. Brown, Im so sorry that I wont be able to attend the lecture on the British literature this Su
72、nday morning. Because an old classmate of mine will come to see me that day. We havent seen each other for quite a long time and I have promised to meet him at the railway station, for he is not familiar with this city.As you know, Im deeply interested in the British literature, so its really a pity to miss the lecture. But I wonder if I could borrow the record or have a copy of the PPT. It would mean so much to me to watch the record or PPT and learn whats covered in your lecture. Best wishes to you. Yours sincerely, Li Hua
