1、四川省古蔺县中学校2011-2012学年高二下学期第一次能力监测英语试题第I卷第一部分: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)请听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项。1. What time is it now?A. 2:15pm B. 2:45pm C. 3:00pm来源:学科网2. What does the woman want? A.A bike B. A cell phone C. A pair of shoes3. Whats the weather like now? A. Rainy B. Cloudy C. Clear4. Why did Jim
2、go to the US? A. To visit Alice B. To go sightseeing C. to study further5. Who broke the window? A. The man B. Mary C. Tom第二节(共15小题,每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)请听下面5段对话或独白,选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料,回答第6,7题。6. Whats the conversation mainly about? A. The exam B. The neighbors C. The camping7. Why didnt the woman sleep well
3、last night? A. She wasnt feeling wellB. Her neighbors made much noise C. She was worried about the exam.请听第7段材料,回答第8,9题。8. How much is the mans MP5 player? A. About 700yuan B. About 1,500yuan C. About 2,200yuan 9. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Buy a cheaper MP5 player B. Get a good ce
4、ll phone C. Download music from the Internet.请听第8段材料,回答第10至第12题。10. Whats the man doing? A. Writing his school paper B. Checking his email C. Writing to a friend11. Who is Li Feng? A. The mans online friend B. The mans classmate C. The mans cousin.12. What does Li Feng ask the man to do? A. Travel w
5、ith him in ChinaB. Study with him in the USC. Pay a visit to his hometown.请听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. What is the main cause of Bills low spirits? A. The quarrel B. The sleeplessness C. The noise14. What did Bill do last night? A. He broke his friends radio B. He quarreled with the woman C. He yelled at h
6、is roommate in return.15. What was the mans attitude to Brian at first? A. Kind B. Rude C. Cold16. What does the woman advise the man to do ? A. Say sorry first B. Move out of the house C. Go to bed early.请听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. How long did the speaker and Erik spend on the train? A. For 12 hours B.
7、 For 20 hours C. For 22 hours.18. What did Erik do in the picnic area? A. He put up the tent B. He made a campfire C. He cooked rice19. What did the speaker and Erik do on the second day? A. The enjoyed the sunshineB. They had a swim C. They went fishing.20. Where did the speaker and Erik spend thei
8、r last day? A. In the cave B. In a hotel C. In a farmers house.第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分50分)来源:学科网第一节:单项选择(共 15题,每小题1分,满分15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21There is no doubt that _ music is playing _ important part in our daily life. A. 不填, 不填 B. 不填, an C. the, 不填 D. the , an22. _ writing takes
9、up almost all my spare time , I really get a kick out of it. A. Unless B. So long as C. Ever since D. Although23. In fact, you _ have shown me to the station. Im not a new comer.A. couldnt B. shouldnt C. neednt D. mustnt24. _ at my classmates faces, I read the same excitement in their eyes.A. Lookin
10、g B. Look C. To look D. Looked25. You should call the restaurant ahead to make sure there is a _ table.A. empty B. bare C. blank D. vacant26. Can I help you? Are you looking for anything in particular today? . Were just looking.A. Yes, please B. No, thank you C. Yes, you can D. No, you neednt27. The
11、 little boy wont go to sleep _ his mother tells him a story.A. orB. unless C. butD. whether28. - What are you busy with the whole morning? - I _ a report for my boss, but I havent finished it. A. have written B. wrote C. was writing D. have been writing29. The performance made _ possible for the you
12、ng man to realize his dream of being a film star.A. it B. him C. that D. this30. _ the task, he has to stay there for another week.A. Not being completed B. Not completed C. Not having completed D. Having not completed31. The course will give a brief introduction. _, it also provides practical exper
13、ience. A. In addition B. In fact C. Above all D. Apart from32. Mary made coffee her guests were finishing their meal.A. so thatB. although C. whileD. as if33. Only when he told me about it _ what trouble he was in, or I would have helped him.A. I realized B. I did realize C. realized I D. did I real
14、ize34. - Remember the first time we ?- Of courseYou in Beijing University thenAhave met; were studying Bmet; were studyingCmet; studied Dhave met; studied35. - Is it all right if I keep this photo?- _A. No, you dont. B. No, it shouldnt.C. Im afraid not.D. Dont keep it.第二节:完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读
15、下面短文,从短文后个体所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)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。When I began planning to move to Auckland to study, my mother was worried about a lack of jobs and cultural differences. Ignoring these 36 , I got there in July 2010. 37 I arrived ,I realized the importance of getting a job 38 my living experie
16、nce. Determined to do this 39 , I spent several weeks going door-to-door for a job, but found 40 response(回应).One afternoon, I walked into a building to ask 41 there were any job opportunities(机会). The people there advised me not to continue my job search in that 42 .As I was about to 43 , a man who
17、 had been listening approached me and asked me to wait outside 44 . Nearly ten minutes later, he 45 . He asked me about my plans and encouraged me to stay46 . Then he offered to take me to Royal Oak to 47 a job.I was a little surprised, but had a 48 feeling about him. Along the way, I realized that
18、I had 49 resumes(简历).Seeing this, the man 50 at his business partners office to make me fifteen 51 copies. He also gave me some 52 on dressing and speaking. I handed out my resume and went home feeling very 53 . The following day, I received a 54 from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.It seems
19、that the world always 55 to you when you need it. And this time, it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing.36.A. doubts B. concerns C. instructions D. reasons37.A.Even if B. Every time C. Now that D. Soon after38. A. of B. at C. for D. with39. A. on my own B. on my way C. by an
20、y chance D. by the day40. A. any B. much C. some D. little41. A. why B. wherever C. whether D. whenever42. A. direction B. attitude C. language D. manner43. A. answer B. work C. leave D. refuse44. A.for ever B.at any time C. as usual D. for a while45. A. returned B. hesitated C. passed D. regretted4
21、6. A. silent B. busy C. positive D. comfortable47. A. pick out B. search for C. take on D. give up48. A. dull B.good C. guilty D. general49. A. made use of B. taken care of C. run out of D. become tired of50. A. stopped B. knocked C. glanced D. appeared51. A. right B. more C. former D. different52.
22、A.pressures B.agreements C.impression D.suggestions53. A. lonely B. funny C. disappointed D. satisfied54. A. call B. tip C. present D. report55. A.turns off B. goes over C. gives back D. looks up第三部分:阅读理解。(共20小题,每小题2分,满分40分。)AWhen first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaura
23、nt, but once the pleasant smells of kabob(烤羊肉串)hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything less. Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish
24、 is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as well. The food especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill (烤肉架). The main di
25、sh that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different styles of grilled meat. One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with either rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, a kabob consisting of grill
26、ed beef. Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked. 56. When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it_.A. is splendidly decorated B. has pleasant smells of kabobsC.is crowded with dining tables D.looks like a co
27、mmon restaurant57. What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant?A. Watching news events on TV. B. Drinking a kind of black coffee. C. Reading local English newspapers. D. Discussing world topics in low voices.58. The food of the restaurant_.A. is served in small amounts B. is
28、rather expensive C. is rich in variety D. is very healthy59. It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant_.A. occupies a large space B. owns a favorable locationC. is popular for its special food D. has a quiet environment inside BBlind imitation(模仿)is self-destructionTo those who do not
29、recognize their unique worth, imitation appears attractive; to those who know their strength, imitation is unacceptableIn the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpfulWhen I first learned to cook, I used recipes (菜谱)and turned out some tasty dishesBut soon I grew boredWhy
30、follow someone elses way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a childs bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on themIn daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsci
31、ously(下意识地)hold poor role modelsIf, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they didIf you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of othersIn the field of enter
32、tainment, our culture glorifies celebritiesThose stars look great on screenBut when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrousIf you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviorsStudy your role models, accept the gifts they ha
33、ve given, and leave behind what does not serve youThen you can say, “I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors tragedies and declare victory, and know that they are cheering me on.”60Imitation proves useful when you _Aknow you are uniqueBlose the balance of lifeCbegin to learn something newDget tired
34、 of routine practice61To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should_Aforget daily fear and painBchoose the right exampleCask others for decisionsDstay away from stars62The trouble a creator faces is_ Athe lack of strong motivationBthe absence of practical ideasChow to search for more materialsDhow
35、 to use imagination creatively63What is the authors purpose in writing this passage? _ATo highlight the importance of creativelyBTo criticize the characters of role modelsCTo compare imitation with creationDTo explain the meaning of successCMy father was Chief Engineer of a merchant ship, which was
36、sunk in World War . Memories In September, 1940, my mother, sister and I went to Swansea, where my fathers ship was getting ready to sail. We brought him a family photograph to be kept with him at all times and keep him safe. Then I remember my mother lying face down, sobbing. She had heard from a f
37、riend that the ship had been sunk by a torpedo (鱼雷). I can remember the arrival of the telegram (电报), which in those days always brought bad news. My grandmother opened it. It read, Safe. Love Ted. My most vivid memory is being woken and brought down to sit on my fathers knee, his arm in a bandage.
38、He was judged unfit to return to sea and took a shore job in Glasgow for the rest of the war. For as long as I can remember, he had a weak heart. Mother said it was caused by the torpedoes. He said it was because of the cigarettes. Whichever, he died suddenly in his early 50s. Ten years later I read
39、 Night of the U-boats and was able to complete the story. Torpedo One torpedo struck the ship. Father was in the engine room, where the third engineer was killed. He shut down the engines to slow the ship making it easier for it to be abandoned. By the time he got on deck(甲板), he was alone. Every li
40、feboat was gone except one which had stuck fast. When he tried to cut it free, it swung against the ship, injuring his hand and arm. He had no choice but to jumpstill with the photograph in his pocket. Three days later, he and other survivors were safe in Glasgow. All 23 with him signed the back of
41、the photograph. A Toast In my room is the book and the photograph. Often, glass in hand, I have wondered how I would have dealt with an explosion, a sinking ship, a jump into a vast ocean and a wait for rescue? Lest(以免)we forget, I have some more whisky and toast the heroes of the war. 64.We can inf
42、er that the mother and children went to Swansea_. A. to meet a friend B. to see the father offC. to take a family photo D. to enjoy the sailing of the ship65. The underlined word it in Paragraph 6 refers to the fathers_.A. weak heart B. taking a shore jobC. failure to return to sea D. injury caused
43、by a torpedo 66. What can we know about the authors father after his ship was attacked?A. He lost his arm. B. He repaired the engines.C. He managed to take a lifeboat. D. He was the last to leave the ship. 67. What is the passage mainly about?A. A group of forgotten heroes B. A book describing a ter
44、rifyingC. A ship engineers wartime experienceD. A merchants memories of a sea rescueDThink about the different ways that people use the wind. You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a boat. Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power source (来源), as well as one of the oldest. Evidence shows that w
45、indmills (风车) began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC. They were first introduced to Europe during the 1100s, when armies returned from the Middle East with knowledge of using wind power.For many centuries, people used windmills to grind (磨碎) wheat into flour or pump water fr
46、om deep underground. When electricity was discovered in the late 1800s, people living in remote areas began to use them to produce electricity. This allowed them to have electric lights and radio. However, by the 1940s when electricity was available to people in almost all areas of the United States
47、, windmills were rarely used.During the 1970s, people started becoming concerned about the pollution that is created when coal and gas are burned to produce electricity. People also realized that the supply of coal and gas would not last forever. Then, wind was rediscovered, though it means higher c
48、oasts. Today, there is a global movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind.68. From the text we know that windmills _.A. were invented by European armies.B. have a history of more than 2, 800 years.C. used to supply power to radio in remote areas.D. have rarely been
49、used since electricity was discovered.69. What was a new use for wind power in the late l9th century?A. Sailing a boat. B. Producing electricity.C. Grinding wheat into flour.D. Pumping water from underground.70. One of the reasons wind was rediscovered in the 1970s is that_.A. wind power is cleaner.
50、B. it is one of the oldest power sources.C. it was cheaper to create energy from wind.D. the supply of coal and gas failed to meet needs.71. What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?A. The advantages of wind power.B. The design of wind power plants.C. The worldwide moveme
51、nt to save energy.D. The global trend towards producing power from wind.EJacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was one of the most private women in the world, yet when she went to work as an editor in the last two decades of her life, she revealed (展现)herself as she did nowhere elseAfter the death of h
52、er second husband, Greek shipping magnate(巨头)Aristotie Onassis, Jacquelines close friend and former White House social secretary Letitia Baldrige made a suggestion that she consider a career(职业)in publishingAfter consideration, Jacqueline accepted itPerhaps she hoped to find there some ideas about h
53、ow to live her own lifeShe became not less but more interested in readingFor the last 20 years of her life, Jacqueline worked as a publishers editor, first at Viking, then at Doubleday ,pursuing(追求)a late-life career longer than her two marriages combinedDuring her time in publishing, she was respon
54、sible for managing and editing more than 100 successfully marketed booksAmong the first books were In the Russian Style and Inventive Paris ClothesShe also succeeded in persuading TV hosts Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell to transform their popular television conversation into a book ,The Power of My
55、thThe book went on to become an international best-sellerShe dealt, too, with Michael Jackson as he prepared his autobiography(自传),Moonwalk72We can learn from the passage that Jecqueline _.Abecame fond of reading after working as an editorBwas in charge of publishing 100 booksCpromoted her books thr
56、ough social relationsDgained a lot from her career as an editor73The underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably means that _.AJscqueline ended up as an editor rather than as First LadyBJscquelines life as First Lady was more colorful than as an editorCJscqueline was more successful as an edi
57、tor than as First LadyDJscquelines role as First Lady was more brilliant than as an editor74What can be inferred from the passage?AJscquelines two marriages lasted more than 20 years来源:学科网ZXXKBJscquelines views and beliefs were reflected in the books she editedCJscquelines own publishing firm was se
58、t up eventuallyDJscquelines achievements were widely known75The passage is mainly _ .Aan introduction of jacquelines life both as First Lady and as an editorBa brief description of Jacquelines lifelong experiencesCa brief account of Jacquelines career as an editor in her last 20 yearsDan analysis of
59、 Jscquelines social relations in publishing第四部分 补全对话。从下面的选项中选择适当的句子把对话补充完整。(每小题2分,满分10分。)Good morning, madam. Can I help you?Well, could you show me that overcoat, the silver gray one in the middle?Certainly. This one? 76 . It must be very nice on you and its 100 percent wool.OK, could I try it on?S
60、ure. Urn. , it looks really good. Look at it on you. How perfect it is!Maybe. 77 Would you like to try this one on?Good. This one fits me better. How much does it cost?We sell it at $ 195. 78 . And Id like that blue sweater on the right, too. How much is it?We charge it for $ 260. 79 But thats too e
61、xpensive, Im afraid.How about this one? Its much cheaper.来源:Zxxk.Com来源:学科网No, thanks. 80 OK, here is $ 200.Thanks, and here is your change. Welcome to be here often.OK. See you.A. You have good eyesight.B. Its the cheapest one.C. I dont like it. Its style looks out of date on me.D. Youve got excelle
62、nt taste.E. OK, Ill take it.F. Its a real bargain.G. But a little larger one seems better.第五部分 书面表达(25分)泸州市将举办主题为“Protecting Mother Earth”的中学生英语作文竞赛。你准备根据下列四幅图画写一篇“Story of a Tree”的英语小故事参赛。 注意:1词数:100左右;2开头已为你写好。 参考词汇 树枝 branchStory of a Tree Once there was a family living in a cabin (小木屋) under a huge tree._ _ _ _高二下期第一次月考英语试题答案写作参考答案 一、内容要点:1树的作用 2砍树 3盖房 4灾难二、说明1内容要点可用不同方式表达;2对紧扣主题的适当发挥不予扣分。