1、四川省威远中学校2023届第二学期4月第一次月考测试题英 语 注意事项:1. 本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分; 2. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置; 3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成, 答在本试卷上无效。第I卷第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分30分) 做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题; 每小题1分, 满分5分) 请听下面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
2、有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What do the speakers plan to buy? A. A sofa.B. A tea table.C. A TV set.2. What is the man doing? A. Asking for advice.B. Making an invitation.C. Giving an explanation.3. What are the speakers probably talking about? A. A vacation.B. A job.C. A course.4. How does the woman mos
3、t probably feel now? A. Excited.B. Worried.C. Shocked.5. What will the woman do this afternoon? A. Take an exam.B. Help her brother study.C. Go shopping with Judie.第二节(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分) 请听下面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, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答
4、时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。请听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What did Jodi Benson do for The Little Mermaid? A. She voiced a character.B. She directed the movie.C. She wrote a song. 7. How was the womans performance in the talent show in primary school? A. Successful.B. Disappointing.C. Funny.请听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。8. Whats th
5、e probable relationship between the speakers? A. Boss and employee. B. Husband and wife. C. Tourist and guide.9. Where did David go on holiday last year? A. The seaside. B. The mountains. C. The countryside.请听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。10. Why has the man read Lots of childrens stories? A. To choose a course.
6、 B. To make a film. C. To write a book.11. Which story do the speakers both like? A. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. B. The Swiss Family Robinson. C. The Happy Prince.12. What does the man think of War Horse? A. Difficult. B. Moving. C. Boring.请听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。13. What date is it today? A. June
7、 22.B. June 23.C. June 24.14. How much will the man need to pay a day? A. $50. B. $65. C. $70.15. Where will the man pick up the car? A. In the city store.B. At the airport.C. At the hotel.16. How will the man pay? A. In cash. B. By credit card. C. By travelers cheque.请听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。17. Where i
8、s the musical set? A. In Brazil. B. In America. C. In France.18. When does the musical take place? A. On Friday. B. On Saturday.C. On Sunday.19. What does the speaker say makes the Castle Party popular? A. The waitresses in traditional clothes. B. The singing competition. C. The history of the castl
9、e.20. What will the speaker do afterwards? A. Book a ticket.B. Introduce a competition.C. Have a meal.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, 从每小题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。 AWhats happening?Your guide to the best place to go in townThe Art of the Camera Beautiful exhibition from some o
10、f the best young photographers working today. Stamford Hall, June 20th-30th FreeFilm Club Tonights movie at the Young Peoples Film Club is the last of the series (系列) starring the Oscar-winning actor Johnny Depp. Its the wonderful Pirates of the Caribbean! Starts 6:30 pm. Tickets 3Winning Voices Mor
11、e than 20 bands play their best songs in a competition to win a great prize: a place in the national final and the chance to record a CD. Stretford Student Centre, 6 pm Tickets 10 and 7.5Streetlife Dance Group Come and see the amazing “SDG” at the Atlas Centre. Twenty-four dancers aged between 11 an
12、d 18 show off their skills in street dancing for you. Starts 7 pm. Tickets 15Young Vic Theatre The final performance of Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet is tonight. This is your last chance to see this wonderful play. Dont miss it. Starts 8 pm. Tickets 9, 7 and 5.5021. What can we learn about the Art o
13、f the Camera? A. It lasts half a month. B. It shows some old photos. C. It is held by 24 young artists.D. It is open to the public for free.22. Where can you watch street dancing? A. In Stamford Hall. B. At the Atlas Centre. C. At Young Vic Theatre. D. At Stretford Student Centre.23. If John only ha
14、s 4, what could he do? A. See Romeo and Juliet.B. Watch Winning Voices. C. See Pirates of the Caribbean.D. Watch Streetlife Dance Group. B Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1904. He was famous because of the books he wrote for children. They combine funny words, pictures
15、, and social opinion. Dr Seuss wrote his first book for children in 1937. It is called And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street. A number of publishers refused to publish it. They said it was too different. A friend finally published it. Soon other successful books followed. Over the years, he wrote
16、 more than forty childrens books. They were fun to read. Yet his books sometimes dealt with serious subjects. By the middle 1940s, Dr Seuss had become one of the best-loved and most successful writers of childrens books. He had a strong desire to help children. In 1954, Life magazine published a rep
17、ort about school children who could not read. The report said many childrens books werent interesting. Dr Seuss decided to write books that were interesting and easy to read. In 1957, Dr Seuss wrote The Cat in the Hat. He used less than 225 words to write the book. This was the number of words a six
18、-year-old should be able to read. The story is about a cat who tries to entertain two children on a rainy day while their mother is away from home. The cat is not like normal cats. It talks. The book was an immediate success. It was an interesting story and was easy to read. Children loved it. Their
19、 parents loved it, too. Today many adults say it is still one of the stories they like best.24. Whats the best title for this passage? A. Some of Dr Seuss books for children. B. What are Dr Seusss books mainly about? C. Dr Seuss a famous writer of childrens books. D. Why are Dr Seuss books different
20、?25. What do we know about Dr Seusss first book for children? A. It was Dr Seuss worst book. B. It dealt with a very serious subject. C. Neither children nor adults like it. D. Many publishers didnt take it seriously at first.26. How did Dr Seuss help children according to Paragraph 3? A. By asking
21、others to help them in magazines. B. By writing interesting and simple books. C. By changing his old books into simpler ones. D. By giving them books for free.27. What do the adults think of the book The Cat in the Hat? A. Interesting B. Serious C. Difficult D. Boring C When we are young we are taug
22、ht that its wrong to lie and we should always tell the truth. Unfortunately, most children lie even if theyre told not to. Research carried out at the Institute of Child Study at Toronto University has shown that this might not be such a bad thing. Obviously, children who tell lies when theyre two y
23、ears old have a good chance of becoming successful adults. According to the research, at the age of two, 20 percent of children lie. At the age of three, 50 percent lie, and at four almost 90 percent lie. By the age of 12 almost every child tells lies. Lying needs much brain work, and the better the
24、 lie is, the more work the brain has to do. By training the brain early, researchers believe children will be able to think more clearly when they are adults. Recent research, carried out by the Science Museum in London, has shown some interesting facts about the way we lie as adults. According to t
25、he research, the average British man tells three lies every day; thats over 1,000 lies a year. However, the average woman apparently only lies twice a day. Most people think women are better liars than men although in fact they tell fewer lies. Popular womens lies include Nothings wrong, Im fine, I
26、dont know where it is, I havent touched it, and It wasnt that expensive. Some people say you can lie as long as its a white lie. A white lie is a lie told to avoid hurting someones feelings. One of the most common lies for both men and women is Its just what Ive always wanted, said after opening a p
27、resent from their partner.28. What will happen to young children who lie? A. They will possibly do wrong later. B. Theyre likely to succeed in the future. C. They will keep lying when they grow up. D. They may have a good chance of losing others trust.29. What do the numbers in Paragraph 2 show abou
28、t children? A. Older children tell bigger lies than younger ones. B. As they grow, they often lie about their age. C. The older they are, the more likely they lie. D. Its quite natural for them to tell lies. 30. What did the research by the Science Museum find out? A. Men lie more than women. B. Wom
29、en are better liars than men. C. Womens lies are usually not serious. D. Men sometimes have to lie to women.31. Whats the true feeling behind the underlined part in the last paragraph? A. You know me so well. B. I dont like the present. C. You are good at picking presents. D. I am fond of the presen
30、t. D In the United States, most children begin attending school when they are five years old. Public education is free and most children go to school near their homes. School in these early years is fun. Children learn to read and write. And they also play games and go on trips. There is no reason a
31、t such an early age for them to hit the books. The situation changes as children become older. The subjects become more difficult. Students must learn about world history, algebra (代数), and the life sciences. Tests become more common. Pressure is growing to hit the books, study hard, and advance. Ho
32、wever, most serious students only really begin hitting the books for long hours when they reach high school. High school students who hope to continue their education at a college or university must take a special national test called the SAT. The test has two parts. The first part tests the student
33、s ability with numbers and mathematical skills. The second part tests the students ability in the English language. The SAT test is very important. A high school student who gets a high score on the two parts of the test has a good chance to enter a top American college. For this reason, many studen
34、ts hit the books for months to prepare for the SAT.32. What does the underlined phrase “hitting the books” mean in the passage? A. working hard for the future B. studying a subject carefully C. reading books in a hurry D. reading books with great effort33. Which of the following statements can best
35、express the main idea of the text? A. The SAT is the most important test for the students who want to go to college. B. Education is not easy in the United States. C. “Hitting the books” is important for the students who want to have a bright future. D. The more you want to learn, the more tests you
36、 have to pass.34. American children need _ if they want to study in public school. A. work hard at their lessons B. not pay for the education C. hit the books D. take many tests35. Which of the following is NOT true according to the text? A. In America the students have to pass certain tests to cont
37、inue their education. B. Young children neednt work hard at their lessons because education is free. C. Those who fail in the SAT cannot go to college. D. The students must spend a lot of time preparing for the SAT.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。选项中两项为多余选项。Be at your best! Wha
38、t does your brain need to work well? Here are some things it needs.Good food Experts say that breakfast is much more important than any other meal. 36 . So dont miss breakfast especially before an exam! But you need to eat a good breakfast junk food wont work.A regular supply of energy Your brain ne
39、eds a regular supply of energy, so you need to eat carbohydrates. Theyre found in bread, rice, and beans. 37 . They work more quickly than bread and rice, so they give you a short burst (爆发) of energy, but afterwards you feel more tired.A continuous supply of oxygen Your brain needs oxygen, which it
40、 gets from exercise. 38 . Water 39 . Not getting enough water will stop your brain from working well. And remember, water isnt as expensive as sweet drinks! 40 Your brain needs several hours sleep, so it can update itself, just like a computer. Experts say that when you study for a test or an exam,
41、you should get some sleep as quickly as possible after youve finished studying. This helps you to remember what youve learnt. A. A short break B. A good nights sleep C. It works best in the morning D. Exercise improves your memory, too E. Water is much better than sweet drinks F. Your brain works be
42、tter when you have eaten G. Chocolate, biscuits and sweets are not good for your brain第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题; 每小题1.5分; 满分30分) Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. Every day they are very busy trying to 41 in order to pay the high tuition for my brother an
43、d me. They dont act in the 42 ways that I read in books or I see on TV. In their opinion, “I love you” is too 43 for them to say. Sending flowers to each other on Valentines Day is even more out of 44 . One day, my mother was sewing (缝) a quilt. I sat down beside her. “Mom, I have a question to ask
44、you. Is there 45 between you and Dad?” I asked her in a very low voice. She didnt answer immediately. She 46 her head and continued to sew the quilt. I was very worried because I thought I had 47 her. I was 48 and I didnt know what I should do. But at last I heard my mother say the following words:
45、“Susan,” she said thoughtfully, “Look at this thread. Sometimes it 49 , but most of it disappears in the quilt. The thread really makes the quilt 50 . If life is a quilt, then love should be a thread. It can hardly be seen 51 , but its really there. Love is 52 .” I listened carefully but I 53 her un
46、til the next spring. At that time, my father suddenly 54 seriously. My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month. When they returned from the hospital, they both looked 55 . It seemed both of them had had a serious illness. After they were back, every day in the morning and dusk, my mo
47、ther helped my father 56 on the country road. “Dad, how are you feeling now?” I asked him one day. “Susan, dont 57 me.” he said gently. “To tell you the truth, I just like walking with your mom.” 58 his eyes, I know he loves my mother deeply. Once I thought love meant flowers, gifts and 59 . But fro
48、m this experience, I understand that love is just 60 in the quilt of our life. Love is inside, making life strong and warm.41. A. keep fitB. rise earlyC. earn moneyD. collect money42. A. magicB. romanticC. fantasticD. attractive43. A. simpleB. easyC. relaxingD. hard44. A. the questionB. questionC. r
49、eachD. control45. A. feeling B. love C. quarrelD. smile46. A. raisedB. shookC. noddedD. bowed47. A. hurtB. injuredC. woundedD. harmed48. A. in great surpriseB. in a great embarrassment C. with delightD. in great astonishment49. A. happens B. comes aboutC. appearsD. occurs50. A. warm and hardB. hot a
50、nd hard C. thin and softD. strong and warm 51. A. somewhere and sometimeB. anywhere or anytime C. more or less D. here and there52. A. insideB. outsideC. farawayD. nearby53. A. could believeB. couldnt understandC. wouldnt recognizeD. might know54. A. got sickB. got stuckC. threw upD. became disabled
51、55. A. quite healthyB. very paleC. fairly redD. much surprised56. A. jump highB. go hurriedlyC. run fastD. walk slowly57. A. think aboutB. talk withC. worry aboutD. laugh at58. A. ReadingB. SeeingC. SayingD. Writing59. A. fresh rosesB. gold ring C. sweet kissesD. beautiful jewelry60. A. a threadB. a
52、 needle C. the clothD. the cotton第二节 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 I woke up this morning 61 (excite) but nervous as today was the day I would begin my journey of senior high school. Thousands of thoughts rushed through my mind. Will I fit in? Will I make 62 (friend)? Will I have nice teachers?
53、I couldnt even enjoy the big breakfast my mom had made 63 me. Seeing I was 64 (terrible) nervous, my mom told me I would be fine if I followed the school rules. So I went in my uniform and smiled hoping for the best possible outcome (结果). The bus ride seemed so long, but soon enough there I was. I s
54、tood outside of the school building. It seemed a bit 65 (small) than what I had imagined, and I went inside. As soon as I opened the classroom door, all I 66 (see) were other kids. The look of excitement and worry spread over everyones face. Then I knew I was not the only one feeling this way. I spe
55、nt the rest of the day 67 (get) a taste of what everything was like. The worried faces disappeared as time went on. We got to know 68 (we) teachers a bit more. They were neither unfriendly 69 strict. Before I knew it the day was over. I dont know 70 I felt nervous or worried. Senior high school may
56、seem scary (吓人的) but its just like junior high.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) 假设英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文, 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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: 在错的词下面画一横线, 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; 2. 只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11
57、处起)不计分。 Yesterday my friend Chen Yang and I go on a trip to a town all of us had never been to. We rode our bikes for one and a half hour and then we lost our way. We had to stopped to ask a young man stand next to his car for directions. The man was jumped in his car and we followed him right to th
58、e town. Such kind man made a difficulty situation easier for us. We had a very similarly experience later in the evening when we were trying to find an address. We asked a bus driver that he could direct us, and we ended up following the bus. I was thankful for their kindness.第二节 书面表达(满分25分) 假定你是李华,
59、 你的朋友Nick近来沉溺于王者荣耀(King of Glory)之中不能自拔, 你在得知此事后非常担忧, 请你给他写一封信予以劝说, 内容包括：1. 你对他的担心; 2. 游戏的危害; 3. 摆脱游戏的办法。注意：1. 词数100左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。 四川省威远中学校2023届第二学期月考测试题答案听力理解1-5 CBABB 6-10 AABCA 11-15 CBABA 16-20 BCAAB阅读理解21-25 DBCCD 26-30 BABCA 31-35 BDCBB 36-40 FGDEB完形填空 41-45 CBDAB 46-50 DABCD 51-55 B
60、ABAB 56-60 DCACA语法填空61. excited 62. friends 63. for 64. terribly65. smaller66. saw 67. getting 68. our69. nor 70. why短文改错 Yesterday my friend Chen Yang and I go on a trip to a town all of us had never been to. We rode went bothour bikes for one and a half hour and then we lost our way. We had to sto
61、pped to ask a young man hours stopstand next to his car for directions. The man was jumped in his car and we followed him right to the standingtown. Suchkind man made a difficulty situation easier for us. We had a very similarly experience a difficult similarlater in the evening when we were trying
62、to find an address. We asked a bus driver that he could direct if / whetherus, and we ended up following the bus. I was thankful for their kindness.书面表达One possible version: Dear Nick, Im sorry to hear that you are addicted to king of Glory. Now I am giving you some tips that may work. Spending too
63、much time and energy on games is harmful to our health and they are also something illusory. If you lose yourself in it, you may become isolated from the real world and ignore the beauty and love in life. In my opinion, you can try to distract your attention. For example, you can play basketball or
64、other sports with your friends, which can not only help you keep healthy, but strengthen your friendship. Besides, you can also communicate with your parents and friends, sharing your happiness and sorrow with them. Last but not least, you can read some interesting books to expand your knowledge in your spare time.Yours,Li Hua 11 / 11
