1、第五次月考英语试题【新课标2版】5. What are the speakers doing?A. Looking around an apartment. B. Doing the laundry. C. Shopping. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What day is it whe
2、n the conversation takes place?A. Monday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 7. What will the man do with the furniture?A. Ask the woman for help. B. Carry them home. C. Have them delivered. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. Why does Paul look upset?A. He has no idea how to do his assignment. B. He cant find the photos h
3、e took in London. C. He cant decide which country to visit. 9. What will Pauls article be about?A. His family. B. His trips. C. The history of Paris. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. Where did the woman study as an exchange student?A. In Italy. B. In America. C. In France. 11. Who needs some advice?A. Mike
4、. B. Danielle. C. Emily. 12. What did Danielles mother think of the man?A. Open-minded. B. Sensitive. C. Impolite. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What does Vivian dislike about Aunt Wang?A. Her food. B. Her rules. C. Her bad habits. 14. How does Vivian feel about eating at grandmas?A. Nervous. B. Angry.
5、C. Relaxed. 15. Who will have a basketball game tonight?A. Charles. B. Flora. C. Lily. 16. What will Charles do next week?A. Hold a party. B. Visit Vivian. C. Eat at Aunt Wangs. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What is the main topic of the speech?A. Vacation plans. B. The housing office. C. Check-out proc
6、edures. 18. When does the speech take place?A. After final exams. B. Just before the New Year. C. Near the end of the school year. 19. How much will the students be fined for not returning the keys?A. $3. B. $25. C. $35. 20. What should the students fill in the forms?A. Any damage to their rooms. B.
7、 Their present addresses. C. Questions about the housing office. 第二部分 英语知识运用（满分30分）完形填空（共20小题；每小题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，选出空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I do a lot of management training each year for the Circle K Corporation, a national chain of convenience stores. Among the topics in oursem
8、inarsis theretention (留住)of quality 21 . During these 22 , I asked the participants, “What has 23 you to stay long enough to become a manager?” Minutes later a new manager 24 the question and slowly, with her voice almost breaking, said, “It was a $19 baseball glove.”Cynthia told the group that she
9、25 took a Circle K clerk job. On her second or third day behind the 26 , she received a phone call from her nine-year-old son, Jessie. He 27 a baseball glove for Little League. She 28 that as a single mother, money was 29 , and her first check would have to 30 for paying bills. Perhaps she could buy
10、 his baseball glove with her second or third check.When Cynthia 31 for work the next morning, Patricia, the store manager, asked her to come to the office. Cynthia 32 if she had done something wrong or left some part of her job 33 from the day before. She was 34 and confused.Patricia 35 her a box. “
11、I overheard you talking to your son yesterday,” she said, “and I know that it is 36 to explain things to kids. This is a baseball glove for Jessie. He may not understand how important he is, even though you have to pay bills 37 you can buy gloves. You know we cant pay good people like you as 38 as w
12、e would like to; but we do 39 , and I want you to know you are important to us.”People 40 more how much an employer cares than how much the employer pays. An important lesson for the price of a Little League baseball glove.21. A. goods B. employers C. customers D. employees 22. A. discussionsB. test
13、s C. preparations D. trips23. A. taughtB. caused C. urged D. impressed24. A. took B. raised C. replied D. applauded25. A. officiallyB. particularly C. originally D. normally26. A. counter B. store C. job D. shelves27. A. asked B. needed C. changed D. purchased28. A. explained B. argued C. disagreed
14、D. decided29. A. tightB. impossible C. troublesome D. vital30. A. prepareB. spend C. use D. go 31. A. arrived B. left C. reached D. went32. A. assumedB. wondered C. realizedD. admitted33. A. openB. finishedC. incomplete D. alone34. A. delighted B. ashamed C. worriedD. disappointed35. A. delivered B.
15、 handed C. brought D. served36. A. convenient B. simple C. complex D. hard 37. A. after B. before C. because D. though38. A. much B. great C. farD. many39. A. appreciate B. value C. careD. count40. A. believeB. remind C. understand D. remember 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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四
16、个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AThomas Brodie-Sangsters cars and action figures werent just toys. “They would always be characters, and I would always put on stupid voices,” says Thomas (Born on 16 May 1990). For him, acting was just a matter of moving childhood games to a set.Maturity and indepe
17、ndence came to Thomas early as he started work at ten. After his first audition (试镜), he learned about rejection. Though hurt and disappointed, he took a part in a tiny, unknown TV film in 2001. No one noticed his performance no one except screenwriter Richard Curtis. Two years later, he played Sam,
18、 a twelve-year-old in love in Curtiss Love Actually. After that hit film, he played actor Colin Firths son in Nanny McPhee. Firth then joined a film called The Last Legion and supported Thomas for its lead role. As a result, the boy played Romes final ruler in the action-adventure.At about 16, Thoma
19、s had to make a decision. Did he really want to devote his life to acting? Many people in the public “arent letting you be you because they see you as something special”, he says. Also, friendship made during filming was often broken soon after the project finished. Despite these things, he found en
20、ough joy and satisfaction in the work to continue. Actually, Thomas seems to find joy in difficulty itself. He played 10-year-old Adolf Hitler in a TV movie and a teenage Paul McCartney in Nowhere Boy. The subject of his film Death of a Superhero made it his most challenging film. Still, he found a
21、positive message in its story of a schoolboy with cancer.Thomas now enjoys roles in Game of Thrones and the upcoming Maze Runner films. Popular as those projects may be, most still recognize him as Sam in Love Actually. Sam seems to run after Thomas, just as he ran through Heathrow airport to his sw
22、eetheart.41. Thomas Brodie-Sangster reached maturity early probably because of _.A. his failure in the first auditionB. his starting acting as early as tenC. his being supported by adult actorsD. his acting in a tiny unknown TV film42. The underlined word “rejection” in the second paragraph is close
23、st in meaning to _.A. recoveryB. respect C. response D. refusal 43. What can be considered as one of the negative aspects of acting according to Thomas?A. Pressure from the public.B. Long-term working friendship.C. Finding joy in difficulty itself.D. Reading scripts and memorizing lines.44. Thomas p
24、layed the lead role in _.A. Love ActuallyB. Games of ThronesC. The Last RegionD. Nanny McPheeB Finding time to enjoy life is becoming harder and harder. As the average workweek lengthens, leisure time drops. Yet some of the worlds busiest people are able to develop rewarding careers and also make ti
25、me for family and leisure activities. Here is their best advice plus that of time-management experts:1. Use your peak hours wisely.People tend to be most alert in late morning and midevening. Afternoon brings an increase in sleepiness. Use your high-efficiency hours to handle difficult jobs or engag
26、e in creative thinking. For low-efficiency times, concentrate on cleaning up or sorting your mail. By adapting to your mental condition, you can accomplish more in less time.2. Make a plan.Just 20 minutes of organizing can save an hour of extra effort remembering what must be done. “Dont try to carr
27、y your life around in your head,” says Lucy Hedrick, author of Five Days to an Organized Life. “Write things down so you can free your brain for more inventive pursuit (追求).”3. Discourage drop-ins.The person who welcomes every visitor will get plenty of conversation but wont accomplish much.The tric
28、k is to develop harmless ways to protect yourself from minute-stealing interruptions. David E. Levy, a public-relations consultant (顾问), uses an alternative to the open-door policy by keeping his door half open. The message is clear: he really doesnt want you to come in, but you can if it is importa
29、nt.4. Tame (驯服) the telephone. Few devices save more minutesor waste so many morethan the telephone. Signal the end of your conversation with a phrase such as “Before we hang up” You can save even more time by not taking every incoming call.Keep a record of when people you call regularly are least b
30、usy and call them at those times. Even better, make appointments to call important contacts.To help us gain an extra hour every day, a clockmaker in Dallas has created a timer measuring each minute at 57.6 seconds. The 2.5 seconds borrowed from each minute add up to an extra 60 minutes at the end of
31、 each day. 45. According to Lucy Hedrick, you should _. A. carry out your plans when you are free B. stop occupying your mind with lots of things C. forget everything annoying when taking a walk D. enjoy your life whenever you can46. Why does David E. Levy keep his door half open? A. To show drop-in
32、s are not welcome at all.B. To tell drop-ins to come if they want.C. To keep unimportant visitors from dropping in.D. To indicate he is expecting a visitor.47. Who works most efficiently according to the passage?A. An editor who is trying to produce a title for his article in the afternoon.B. A mana
33、ger who is designing selling plans with his office door open. C. A visitor to a mayor without making an appointment.D. A student in class without taking any incoming calls.48. Whats the best title of the passage?A. Gain an Extra Hour Every DayB. Live One Day at a TimeC. How to Live Your Life to the
34、Fullest D. Create Your Own OpportunitiesC Educating girls quite possibly outputs a higher rate of return than any other investment (投资) available in the developing world. Womens education may be an unusual field for economists, but raising womens contribution to development is actually as much an ec
35、onomic as a social problem. And economics, with its emphasis on motivation, provides an explanation for why so many girls cant receive education. Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls gr
36、ow up only to marry into somebody elses family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and are kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to schoolthe prediction turns into reality, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.An educated mother, on
37、the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters
38、 then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a good circle.Few will disagree with it that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Mo
39、st obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages rise by 10 to 20 per cent for each additional year of schooling. Such big returns are impressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are just the beginning. Educating women also has a sig
40、nificant influence on health practices, including family planning.49. The author argues that educating girls in developing countries is _.A. troublesome B. rewardingC. labor-saving D. expensive50. What does the underlined part probably mean?A. Girls will turn out to be less valuable than boys.B. Gir
41、ls will be capable of realizing their own dreams.C. Girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reach.D. Girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at home.51. The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a good one when _.A. women care more about educationB. girls
42、can gain equal access to educationC. a family has fewer but healthier childrenD. parents can afford their daughters education52. The passage mainly discusses _.A. unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesB. the potential earning power of well-educated womenC. the major contribution
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49、e, the voucher holders can _.A. book the stays through B&B DailyB. use the B&B offer together with other offersC. book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&BsD. have lunch or evening meal without paying any extra money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。Your
50、children are watching you. 56 According to the Health Program, developing healthy habits is an important part for your children. And when it comes to developing healthy habits, parents influence their children more than anyone else. 57 What happens during those early years can influence children for
51、 the rest of their lives. This includes some eating and exercise habits. Children are very careful, even at a young age. Children watch what others do carefully and imitate the behaviors of those closest to them. As parents, you should do the following: 58 If you do that, your children are more like
52、ly to be enthusiastic about developing theirs.Let your children see you taking care of your own physical health by eating fruits and vegetables. Talk to them about healthy habits in appropriate terms and at a proper time. 59 60 Computers, televisions and other forms of technology are a major part of
53、 life in the 21st century. Unfortunately, as the use of technology in the home increases, so does the time spent watching TV or playing on the computer. So as parents, you should also arrange the time for your children wisely.A. Take part in physical activities and exercise regularly.B. Dont get rid
54、 of technology, but use it wisely.C. Be enthusiastic about developing healthy habits of your own.D. Your actions are speaking to them louder than your words will.E. Children prefer to imitate their parents rather than listen to them.F. This can be helpful to teach your children to form good eating h
55、abits.G. Its easy for the children to form their healthy habits when they are young.第II卷（满分50分）注意：请用钢笔或圆珠笔把答案写在答题纸上。写在本试卷上无效。第四部分 写作（共四节，满分50分）第一节 短语考查（共10小题； 每小题1分，满分10分）根据所给汉语提示选用适当的短语完成句子，每空仅限一词。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）61. Although Tom is charming, he doesnt _ _ (吸引) Daisy.62. I thought I should talk
56、to you in person, _ _ _ (出于尊重).63. When the thunderstorm comes, sailors are always _ _ _ _ (受支配) the weather.64. Lucy has been abroad for many years, but she _ _ (通信) her sister regularly.65. By using eBay to sell the things you _ _ _ _ (不需要), you can create a nice amount of extra income.66. Liu Xia
57、ng is the most popular sportsman in China and he _ his success _ (归功于) his coach. 67. You need to _ a small photo _ (附加) your passport application before you send it in.68. Most of the buildings visitors see today _ _ _ (追溯到) the 18th Century.69. They will carry out this experiment, _ _ (不管) what ha
58、ppens.70. She _ _ (切碎) the carrots and put them in the pot.第二节 单句改错（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）注意：此题要求改正所给句子中的错误，每处错误及其修改均仅限一词,并按下列情况改正：多一词：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 缺一词：在缺词处加一个漏字符（），并在下方写出该加的词。错一词：在错的词下划一横线，并在下方写出改正后的词。71. The puzzling mother couldnt understand why her daughter got so excited.72. The fact which he gave u
59、p smoking delighted his wife. 73. Those sailors on board the “Bounty” were caught in dilemma.74. He stood up to make himself see and was soon found by his friends. 75. The ship changed its course because of there was a storm. 第三节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Alice: M
60、r. Black, this is Alice 76 (speak). Im calling to ask you if I can take the afternoon off today.Black: Well, of course, 77 can you tell me what the problem is, Alice?Alice: OK, Mr. Black. My son is going to take part in a singing 78 (compete) to be held in Washington tomorrow. Hes got so many things
61、 to take 79 he cant go there alone.Black: So you want to take 80 there in your minibus?Alice: Yes. And as soon as I put him up in the hotel, I 81 (drive) back.Black: Well, that would be 82 tiring journey. Its nearly 300 kilometers away and it will take you at least six hours 83 (travel) to and from
62、Washington. Why dont you stay there 84 you have seen your son perform?Alice: But I have two classes tomorrow morning.Black: Dont worry. Ill tell Mary to take your classes instead. Shes always willing to help. Alice: Thatll be nice. Thank you and give my thanks 85 Mary.Black: Youre welcome.第四节 书面表达 (
63、满分25分）假如你叫李华，你发现有些同学常常因为考试而感到焦虑。为此你向一家英文报社写信，反映这个问题，并提出建议。要点如下：1. 对此表示理解。 2. 提出三条合理建议。 注意：1. 词数：120词左右，短文的开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。 2. 短文要包括所有要点，可适当发挥，以使行文连贯。 3. 注意人称使用。Dear Editor, I am writing to tell you that many students experience exam anxiety in our school. _ _ Sincerely yours, Li HuaOne possible versi
64、on: Dear editor,I am writing to tell you that many students experience exam anxiety in our school. It is natural that we feel a bit nervous before exams, but some students have real trouble managing their anxiety, which of course will affect their performance in the exams. Here Id like to give those
65、 students some tips on how to get rid of the stress.First of all, its important to have a right attitude towards exams. They are only a means of checking how we are getting along with our studies, so there is no need to worry too much about the results. At the same time, study hard every day and mak
66、e careful plans for every exam. If we are prepared, we will not feel worried. However, if anyone still finds himself much too stressed, dont hesitate to seek some professional help from the school psychologist. At last, I hope all of us will be free from anxiety and do our best in exams. Yours, Li H
67、ua听力原文Text 1M: We are going out for lunch at 1:00 today, Silvia. Can you join us?W: Thanks, Bob, but I cant. I have an appointment to get my eyes checked today. Text 2W: How terrible! Is it Freds fault?M: No, I dont suppose hes to blame. The man in the other car made a mistake. Text 3M: Sorry, honey
68、. Something has happened to the project. I have to deal with it. Perhaps I will go back home till very late. W: Its nothing. Its not the first time anyway. Ill meet my friends later in the restaurant. Text 4M: You bought a pair of jeans yesterday, didnt you? What are they like?W: Oh, theyre pretty m
69、uch like my other ones, except their smaller waist. I guess I havent spent much time exercising lately. Text 5W: Im in heaven! A Whirlpool dryer!M: I love it, too. Lets move into the kitchen. Wait until you see the refrigerator. W: Wow, its great. But the best part is the low rent. Text 6W: Are you
70、going somewhere?M: Yes, Im off to the department store. I must buy some furniture for my new flat. W: Really? Well,youll have to get there before 6:00 pm because they close early on Sundays. M: Yeah, I know, but I have no time from Monday to Saturday. W: And remember if you buy something you mustnt
71、carry it home otherwise your back will get worse. M: OK. Ill ask for a delivery service. Text 7W: Paul, you look unhappy. Whats the matter?M: Ive got to write a long article, and my mind has gone blank. I have to hand it in tomorrow morning. W: That shouldnt be too difficult for you. Have you forgot
72、ten those photos you e-mailed me last week?M: No, I havent. I have them here. W: Why dont you write about your impressions of the sights of London?M: Sounds like a good idea. I can also give a detailed account of my visit to Paris with my cousin, and all of the historical places we visited. Text 8W:
73、 Mike, have you ever experienced culture shock?M: Umm yes. But Im good at adjusting to new situations. W: I envy you. It took me quite a while to get used to life in New York when I was an exchange student. I was pretty young at that time, though. M: Well, its more difficult for younger people to ov
74、ercome culture shock. W: I agree. (11)Hey, Mike, I wonder if you could talk to my cousin, Emily. She is going to Italy soon. M: No problem. I know a few easy ways to deal with culture shock. W: Like what?M: Like being open-minded and not being judgmental. Oh, that reminds me of an embarrassing exper
75、ience I had in France. W: What happened?M: Once, my French friend Danielle invited me over to her house along with some other students. When we were having coffee, I took a sip before her mother was done serving everyone else. (12)Her mother looked at me in amazement, and I was later told that in Fr
76、ance, it is not polite to drink your coffee until everyone has been served. Text 9M: Vivian, are you ready?W: Yes, Im ready. But I really dont want to eat at Aunt Wangs. M: Why? Dont you like her food? I think she is a good cook. W: I like her food. She makes good fried chicken, corn, and hot biscuits with honey. M: Then why dont you want to eat there?
