江苏扬州牛津高三英语九月份阶段性诊断测试.doc

2009年江苏扬州牛津高三英语九月份阶段性诊断测试第一部分：听力 （省略）第二部分：英语语言知识应用第一节：单项填空21. Some researchers are finding that daydreaming may be important to _ mental health. Daydreaming, they say, is _ good means of relaxation. A. the; 不填 B. 不填 ; the C. 不填; 不填 D. 不填; a22. -There is still an hour to go. Could we seat somewhere to have a drink?- _A. Lets have a try. B. Sure. C. Thats right. D. No, we couldnt.23. The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket_ the desert. A. cover B. covered C. covering D. to cover 24. You might search on the Internet for comments or news stories about this school _ may interest you.A. where B. / C. that D. what25. - It shouldnt take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help. - Thats right. _. A. Many hands make light workB. Something is better than nothing C. The more the merrierD. The sooner begin, the sooner done26. His ability has never been in doubt-the question is _or not he is prepared to work hard.A. that B. if C. where D. whether27. Im sorry youve been waiting so long, but itll still be some time _ Brian get back.A. before B. since C. till D. after28. “Things _ never come again!” I couldnt help talking to myself. A. to lose B. losing C. lost D. have lost 29. -Where were you yesterday? I didnt find you _ the concert!-I had not been informed of _ a concert.A. attend; there to be B. attending; there beingC. attended; there be D. to attend; there been30. _ is known to us all is that the 2008 Olympic Games will take place in Beijing. A. It B. What C. As D. Which31. _ by a greater demand of vegetables, farmers have built more green houses. A. Driven B. Being driven C. To drive D. Having driven32. At the back of the garden _, which gives us much shade.A. a tall tree standing B. does a tall tree standC. stands a tall tree D. standing a tall tree33. -This is the first time that I have seen you in this neighborhood! - I _ here only last week. A. moved B. move C. had moved D. am moving34. Everything was quiet, but I was scared because I could hear someone softly _ toward me.A. walk B. walking C. to walk D. being walking35. -Look! The girl passing by must be a newcomer!-No, she _ be a newcomer. Im sure it is at least one year since she came to live here. A. shouldnt B. cant C. mustnt D. oughtnt第二节：完形填空A father sat at his desk poring(仔细研究) over his monthly bills 36 his young son rushed in and announced,“Dad, because this is your 37 and youre 55 years old, Im going to give you 38 kisses, one for each year!” When the boy started making good on his word, the father exclaimed, “Oh, Andrew, dont do it now; Im too busy!” The youngster immediately 39 silent as tears welled up in his big blue eyes. Apologically the father said, “You can finish 40.”The boy said nothing but 41 walked away, 42 written over his face. That evening the father said, “Come and finish the 43 now, Andrew!” But the boy didnt 44.45, a few days later after this incident, the boy had an 46 and was drowned. His heartbroken father wrote.“If only I could tell him how much I 47 my thoughtless words, and could be assured that he knows how much my 48 is aching.”49 is a two-way street. Any loving act must be warmly accepted 50 it will be taken as rejection and can leave a scar. If we are too busy to 51 and receive love, we are too busy! 52 is more important than responding with love 53 the cry for love from those who are near and 54 to us, because there may be no chance at all as in the 55 of the little boy.36. A. whileB. whenC. sinceD. before37. A. festivalB. partyC. birthdayD. gift38. A. 50B. 55C. someD. many39. A. fellB. gotC. wentD. grew40. A. nowB. immediatelyC. quicklyD. later41. A. quietlyB. angrilyC. anxiouslyD. eagerly42. A. puzzleB. disappointmentD. angerD. pain43. A. tasksB. kissesC. wordsD. wishes44. A. answerB. smileC. finishD. respond45. A. UnfortunatelyB. LuckilyC. StrangelyD. Surprisingly46. A. incidentB. matterC. accidentD. affair47. A. regretB. expectC. scoldD. forget48. A. mindB. heartC. brainD. head49. A. WordB. AchingC. BirthdayD. Love50. A. andB. soC. butD. or51. A. giveB. achieveC. reachD. cherish52. A. EverythingB. NothingC. SomethingD. Anything53. A. forB. toC. inD. about54. A. closeB. preciousC. usefulD. far55. A. situationB. pointC. conditionD. case第三节：阅读理解AYour Genes, Your FutureHow would you feel if someone gave you an envelope with a description of every one of your genes? Supposing this information could tell you what illnesses you were likely to get, or even what illness you might die of, would you open the envelope?Its a difficult question to answer. But the fact is that scientists have already begun to discover how certain genes influence us. And in the next decade, they will learn a lot more.We have known for a long time that many of our physical characteristics are inherited. For example, our eye colour and certain diseases are decided by our genes. As long as you have a good diet, scientists can predict your height by looking at your parents heights. And we now know that the need to wear glasses has a genetic cause. Our eating habits also appear to be decided by our genes!With other characteristics, things are not so clear. Certainly, scientists have now shown that some traits are strongly influenced by our genes. Do you prefer getting up early or late? To a great extent, its your genes that decide, Do you enjoy dangerous sports such as car racing? There is a gene that influences how much excitement we need. But with most psychological characteristics, scientists are learning that both our genes and our environment affect us. This is true of things such as how violent we are, and how well we get on with other people. So, even though scientists may soon be able to describe our genes in detail, it does not mean they will be able to predict our future with any real success.Nonetheless, the fact is that scientists will be able to read our genes in the near future. This will create new problems. To give a few examples, insurance companies may not want to insure people whose genes predict certain illnesses. Employers may not want to employ people who have a gene for violence. One thing is already clear - with these new developments, life is going to become even more complicated!56. Which characteristics is mostly likely to be inherited? A. Eye color. B. Interest. C. Future. D. Ability.57. What kind of problem will these new developments create? A. You may die of a certain illness described in the envelope. B. There will be an increased number of violent people. C. People may take part in dangerous sports such as car racing. D. Insurance companies may refuse to insure people with a gene for certain disease.58. Why wont scientists be able to tell us a lot about our future? A. Because were affected not only by our genes but also by our environment. B. Because scientists will not able to read our genes in the near future. C. Because life in the future will be more complicated. D. Because scientists cant describe our genes in detail.BRead the following reviews for movies that are showing at the moment. And then answer questions.Happiness(Romance) Happiness tells the story of two people (Lisa Turbot and Danny Roy) who work for different advertising companies. They talk on the phone all the time and dont like each other. But then they correspond by email and fall in love. This movie will be very popular with teenagers and people who like romances. It also has beautiful music.I Scream (Thriller) In I Scream, Paul (Colin Jacks) is a young man who joins a thriller club. Each of the members tries to frighten the others. Paul is told to stay in an old house for the night. Everyone who has tried to stay in the house before has died. This movie is very frightening but also quite silly. It doesnt make sense for Paul to stay in the house when things start to go wrong. Only for people who like thrillers.Pauls Heroes (Comedy) This is a very funny war movie set in World War Two. Six soldiers (including Sammy Turblow) have to get to Italy to take secret messages to the American army there. During the movie, they dress up as women and fight with Italian workers. You can guess the ending, but its great fun getting there._ (Drama) This is a very good drama with Jack Ross, who pays a hard-working truck driver. His wife becomes ill and he has to find a doctor who can help her. In his travels he meets Dr. Lloyd (Phil Driver) who has found the cure for the illness, but Jack Ross has only twelve hours to get the medicine back to his wife on the other side of America. This is an excellent movie, which is very exciting.59. Which of the four movies is the least popular with people? A. The 1st one. B. The 2nd one. C. The 3rd one. D. The 4th one.60. The underlined word correspond can be replaced by _. A. date B. exchange C. write D. communicate 61. A thriller is most probably a film which tells something _.A. frightening B. instructive C. humorous D. interesting62. Which of the following is the best title for the fourth film? A. A Hard-working Truck DriverB. MedicineC. A Strange Illness D. Twelve HoursCJust getting accepted to an American college or university does not guarantee that you will get a visa. And getting a visa just lets you arrive in the United States. It does not guarantee that an immigration officer will permit you to enter the country.If you are requesting a visa for the first time, you will probably have to go to an American embassy or consulate(领事馆). You will need to bring a government form sent to you by your American school that shows you have been accepted.You will also need banking and tax records that show you have enough money to pay for your education. And be prepared to provide evidence that you will return to your home country after your studies end.All of this is important in satisfying the requirements to get a visa. A consular official will also take your picture and your fingerprints.Foreign students must contact their local embassy or consulate to request an interview and to get other information. This includes directions about how and where to pay the visa application charge. The cost is two hundred dollars.You should apply for the visa as soon as you have been accepted to a school in the United States. The government needs time to perform a background investigation.You cannot receive a visa more than one hundred twenty days before the start of your program. And if you are coming as a student for the first time, you cannot enter the country more than thirty days before classes begin.Once you come to the United States, you can stay for the length of your period of study. Your school is required to provide the Department of Homeland Security with reports on your status as a student. 63. What do you have to take to the American embassy if you request a visa for the first time?A. A government form. B. Banking and tax records.C. Pictures and fingerprints. D. Both A and B.64. When should you apply for a visa? A. The moment you have been accepted to a school in the US. B. One hundred twenty days before you go to the US. C. Thirty days before classes begin. D. After the immigration officer permit you to enter the US.65. How much will you be charged for the visa application? A. Free of charge. B. Two hundred dollars. C. One hundred twenty dollars. D. Thirty dollars.66. What may be the main idea of this passage? A. When to get a visa. B. Some tips on how to get a visa. C. How to enter the US. D. Ways to be accepted by American universities.DUntil the 1980s, the American homeless population was made up of mainly older males. Today, homelessness strikes much younger part of society. In fact, a 25-city survey by the U. S. Conference of Mayors in 1987 found that families with children make up the fastest growing part of the homeless population. Many homeless children gather in inner cities; this transient(变化无常的) and frequently frightened student population creates additional problems, both legal and educational, for already overburdened urban school administrators and teachers.Estimates of the number of homeless Americans range from 350,000 to three million. Likewise, estimates of the number of homeless school children vary radically. A U.S. Department of Education report, based on state estimates, states that there are 220,000 homeless school-age children, about a third of whom do not attend school on a regular basis, But the National Coalition for the Homeless estimates that there are at least two times as many homeless children, and that less than half of them attend school regularly.One part of the homeless population that is particularly difficult to count consists of the “throwaway” youths who have been cast of their homes. The Elementary School Center in New York City estimates that there are 1.5 million of them, many of whom are not counted as children because they do not stay in family shelters and tend to live by themselves on the streets.Federal law, the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, includes a section that addresses the educational needs of homeless children. The educational provisions(规定) of the McKinney Act are based on the belief that all homeless children have the right to a free, appropriate education.67. What can be implied from the first paragraph? A. Before the 1980s, the homeless population mainly consists of children. B. Urban schools are seriously short of academic facilities. C. Many homeless children gather in inner cities. D. Homeless children are deprived of the opportunity to receive free education68. The National Coalition for the Homeless believes that the number of homeless children is _ A. 350,000 B. 440,000 C. 3,000,000 D. 220,00069. The reason why one part of the homeless population is difficult to estimate might be that _A. the homeless children are usually making a living by themselvesB. the homeless population is growing very fast.C. some homeless children are abandoned by their familiesD. the homeless children usually dont attend school regularly70. The McKinney Act is mentioned in this passage in order to show that _.A. all homeless people are allowed to receive a good educationB. there is an increasing number of homeless children in AmericaC. it is necessary for homeless children to be counted as childrenD. the educational problems of homeless children are being recognized 第四节：任务型阅读请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应的横线上。Carla walked 45 minutes a day, every day, as part of her exercise regime. After two years of walking she began to notice her right foot hurt and she was always adjusting her laces (带子). A visit to the family doctor resulted in her going to the last place she thought hed send her: a shoe store. Her solution was simple: new sneakers, fitted by a professional. Many people suffer for years without realizing their pain is caused by improperly fitted shoes and thats why its important consumers be aware of how to choose footwear. Here are some tips to keep your feet happy and pain free. Have your feet measured before you make a shoe purchase. Make sure you measure both feet, since most of us have one foot larger than the other. Always purchase shoes to fit the largest foot. Try both shoes on and walk in them before you buy. Sizes vary, as do styles and shoe shapes. A size 8 in one brand might fit perfectly, while a 7-and-half in another is too loose in the heel. Your feet swell during the day, so make sure you only shop for shoes in the evening. There should be a three-eighths to 5 inch space between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. The ball of your foot should fit comfortably into the widest part of the shoe. Before buying shoes of any kind ensure that the heel fits well and there is no slippage. Look for shoes that are similar in shape to your feet. Some brands and styles are narrower than others, or have a narrow heel. High heels can cause not only foot pain, but posture problems and back pain, as well. For these reasons women should avoid high heels. If you must wear them, never go over 2- and-a-half inches in heel height. Always buy shoes that fit no