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达州市高级中学高2013届高三下期第一次月考英语试题本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第卷（选择题，共90分）注意事项：1. 答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目涂写在答题卡上。2. 155小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，在试题卷上作答无效。第一部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 语法和词汇知识（共10小题，每小题1分，共10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。1. With a series of strange phenomena _people living in the small village began to suspect that the earthquake was coming. A. to happen B. being happened C. happened D. happening2. It is the pupils do in their spare time _ really prepares them to take their place in society as citizens when they grow up. A. what; that B. that; what C. what; what D. that; that 3._the meeting room, he found all the parents already_ there. A. Entering; to seat B. To enter; sitting C. Entering; seated D. Entered; seat 4. After decades of effort, the city is still trying to_ how to ban smoking in public places. A. look through B. get through C. take outD. figure out 5. I found I could easily make myself _ by using sign language. A. to understand B. understand C. understood D. being understood6. We on this project for four hours. Lets have a rest. A. are working B. have been working C. worked D. had worked 7. The policeman stopped him when he was driving home and him of speeding. A. charged B. blamed C. accused D. warned 8. When Tom was asked to tell a story, _,he walked towards the platform. A. nervous and embarrassed B. nervously and embarrassinglyC. nervous and embarrassedly D. nervously and embarrassing 9. I up early this morning, so I stayed in bed until 8 oclock am. A. neednt have got B. cant have got C. shouldnt have got D. didnt need to get10. Anyone bags, boxes, or whatever, was stopped by the police. A. seen carry B. seen carrying C. saw to carry D. saw carrying第二节 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。Its only too natural that personal characteristics play a vital role in the development of ones intelligence. But people 11 to realize the importance of cultivating (培养) these factors. The so-called “non-intelligence factors” include ones 12 , will, motivation, interests and habits. In their studies American psychologists 13 the main cause of differences in intelligence is not intelligence itself, but non-intelligence factors including the desire to learn, will-power and self-confidence. 14 people know one should have definite objectives, a strong will and good learning habits, quite a number of teachers and parents dont 15 cultivating these factors.Some parents are 16 when their children fail to do well in their studies. They blame either genetic factors, malnutrition, or laziness, but they never take 17 consideration these non-intelligence factors. Some teachers dont inquire into such reasons as 18 students do poorly. They simply give them more courses and exercises, or 19 scold or laugh at them. After all these, students lose self-confidence. Some 20 themselves up as hopeless, feeling defeated. Others 21take wrong or evil ways because they are sick of learning. An investigation of more than 1,000 middle school students showed that 46.5% of them were 22 of learning because of examinations; 36.4% lacked persistence and 10.3% were sick of learning.It is clear that 23 of cultivation of non-intelligence factors has been a main 24to intelligence development in teenagers. It even causes an imbalance between physiological and 25 development among students.If we dont start now to 26 the cultivation of non-intelligence factors, it will not only block the development of 27 of teenagers, but also affect the quality of a whole generation. Some experts have put forward 28 about how to cultivate students non-intelligence factors. Parents and teachers should 29 understand teenage psychology. On this basic, they can help them to pursue the objectives of learning, 30 their interests in their studies and toughening their willpower.11. A. expect B. try C. fail D. manage12. A.nutrition B. appearancesC. strength D. feelings13. A. desired B. discovered C. disclosed D. designed14. A. Since B. UnlessC. Whether D. Though 15. A. pay attention to B. get rid of C. make use of D. look forward to16. A. moved B. frightenedC. worried D. excited17. A. for B. intoC. in D. over18. A. what B. whyC. when D. how19. A. even B. everC. still D. never20. A. put B. get C. make D. give21. A. must B. should C. may D. shall22.A. afraid B. aware C. skepticalD. supportive23. A. presence B. lack C. increase D. focus24. A. storage B. tendency C. barrier D. threat25. A. psychological B. characteristic C.intelligent D. physical26. A. weaken B. support C. strengthen D. oppose27.A. performance B.intelligence C. maturity D. diligence28. A. programs B. warnings C.decisions D. proposals 29. A.highly B. greatly C. mainly D. fully30. A. ensuring B. handling C. increasing D. widening第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A，B，C和D）中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）、AAbout a year ago, if you had asked who Dinara Safina was, the answer would have been.，“She is Marat Safins younger sister. She was overshadowed by her wonder brother. But now she has made a name for herself: the world No. 1 player in womens tennis. The 22-year-old Russian overtook Serena Williams of the US for top ranking on April 20. “Before, every place I go, I am Marats sister. Nothing else, she told New York Times. I always wanted to be myself, and now finally the results come, and people can know me as Dinara Safina. Safina has made it to two great event finals, in the 2008 French and in the 2009 Australian Open, and won a silver medal in the Beijing Olympic Games. Clearly, family isnt the only connection Safina and her brother share. Their DNA burns with competitive fire. Safina has held the distinction for years of being a hottempered player on court. When he lost his temper, he would smash a racket Safina is as emotionally explosive as her brother. A headline in the newspaper The Australian once described her as mad as a snake. The Sydney Morning Herald , during the Australian Open, summed up Safinas volatile （不稳定的）emotional state with the headlineSafina goes from basket case to top of the world. Its not rare for a family to have two top tennis players. Safina s father owns a tennis academy and her mother worked as a coach. I had no choice but to become a tennis player, but I dont mind being a tennis player, Safina said. From this talented family she is also given one of her best weapons on court, her size. She is 1. 82 meters tall and weighs 70kg. But it is hard work that led her to her recent success . “I hope to prove to everyone over the coming months that I deserve the honor of being world No.1,”she said.31. What is the passage mainly about?A. How the parents taught Safina to play tennis.B. How Safina came first in womens tennis.C. How her brother helped Safina play tennis.D. How Safina beat her brother in playing tennis.32.Which one of the following doesnt contribute to Safinas success?A. The fact that her parents are both good tennis players.B. The fact that she is 1.82meters tall and weighs 70kg.C. Her hard work and strong competitiveness.D. Her emotional explosion and volatile emotional state.33. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Dinara Safina was always very confident and eager to succeed.B. Safina was eager to become a tennis player when she was a child.C. Serena Williams was topped by Safina on ranking list on April 20.D. Marat Safina won the two finals, in the 2008 French and in the 2009Australian Open.34. What can we infer from the headline “Safina goes from basket case to top of the world”?A. Safina wanted to top the world in tennis when was a baby in a basket.B. Too nervous at first, Safina finally gained confidence and won.C. After she won the Australian Open, Dinara Safina cried.D. Safina learnt from the basket case and finally came top of the world.BTodays business cards are getting increasingly complicated. In addition to the usual telephone, fax and mobile number, there are a growing number of cards printed with an e-mail address and website. In the future, one may even find a videophone number. Indeed, some companies like PictureTel are already showing their video number on their company cards. What is this number for? Videoconferencing. You can imagine videoconferencing as nothing more than a television set or PC monitor with such a camera that not only your voice but also your face, the surroundings and any other graphic and physical images can be captured and transmitted through the communication system with or without wires. Of course, when you go into the details, the technology involved is very advanced and the subject matter littered with jargon(专业术语) ,such as ITU (International Telecommunications Union) standards, ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) ,LANS( Local Area Networks) , POTS( Plain Old Telephone Service) or the concepts behind bandwidth, latency and isochrony which are used to explain how videoconferencing works. Good people communication is important in any business, and the more interaction you can achieve, the more likely it is that your decisions will be the right ones. Videoconferencing not only allows you to speak to people in different locations, but also note facial expressions and gestures that let you know what the other person is really thinking. Meetings are made more effective by sharing documents and computer applications-something that a simple telephone simply cannot manage. Increasingly, organizations are discovering the competitive advantages and the power of videoconferencing. With advances in performance, economical pricing, the ability to integrate basic meeting tools and connectivity to global telephone networks and standardized videoconferencing protocols （协议）, video conferencing is now a practical reality for any organization.35. What is implied but NOT stated in Paragraph 1 ? A. Todays business cards are more and more complex. B. Means of communication is developing at a high speed. C. Some companies show their video number on their company cards. D. Fax, mobile and telephone numbers are usually printed on a business card. 36. Which of the following statements is NOT true in describing videoconferencing? A. Videoconferencing helps speakers to know what other people are thinking by noting their facial expressions and gestures. B. Videoconferencing enables the speakers to speak to different persons in different locations.C. Videoconferencing will become the most important means of communication in the future. D. Videoconferencing makes meetings more effective.37. What does the underlined word interaction in paragraph 3 mean ?A. Task B. Intercommunicating C. Movement D. Accomplishment 38. Videoconferencing is a practical reality for any organization because of all the following EXCEPT_.A. the improvement of its performanceB. the economy of its price C. its connectivity of global telephone networkD. the ability to distinguish basic meeting toolsCHeading overseas on a business trip or just for pleasure any time soon? If so, have you thought about what you are going to do about communication? You may need to arrange cab service or get directions to an attraction, not to mention you want to stay in touch with the folks back home. Hope you arent counting on your personal cell phone. Industry experts estimate that most American cell phones wont work overseas due to compatibility (兼容性) issues. And even if yours did work, the roaming （漫游） charges would be too high. So what are your choices? You could rent a phone with a local number in the country youre traveling to, but that wouldnt do you much good if youre constantly on the go. A more cost-effective way would be to rent a satellite phone from a company like Global Cellular Rental. The process is amazingly fast and simple. All you have to do is to log onto the companys website , . and place an order. The site will show you the countries you will be traveling to and ask you how long you will need the phone. The company then ships a cell phone directly to you anywhere in the world. The phone arrives with complete instructions. The traveler also learns his overseas phone number well in advance, enabling him to inform all vital contacts of the number before he ever steps on a plane. Roaming rates are usually 80 percent less than those charged by American service providers. Calls back to the US can be discounted 40 percent or more. The rentals cost is just $ 5 per day, and discount packages are available for long-term rentals of two months or more. This cell phone solution is becoming so popular that Global Cellular Rental actually has relationships with hotel chains around the world to keep phones in stock for hotel guests. And for those whose journey really takes them off the beaten track, the company can also rent satellite phones to them. These phones work anywhere in the world as long as you are outside. 39.The underlined words in Paragraph 2 mean_.A. depending on B. throwing away C. complaining about D. figuring out40. Which of the following IS TRUE according to the passage? A. The Global Cellular Rental is an American companyB. The company doesnt help those travellers to remote areas.C. Discount packages need to be applied in advance.D. You must place an order on its website. 41Which shows the cost-effective aspect of the satellite phone when an American user travels in Beijing? A. The roaming rates are 20 % discount compared to American local service. B. Calls back to the US cost 60 % less compared to American local service. C. Forty percent or more discount is available when he calls back to the US. D. The rental cost is $ 150 per month if you rent for three months. 42.How many ways of overseas communications by phone are mentioned in the passage? A. 2 B.4 C. 5 D. 3DHelen Thomas, born on August 4,1920, is a famous news reporter for the Hearst News Service, and a member of the White House Press Corps. She served for fifty-seven years as a correspondent and White House bureau chief for United Press International (UPl). She is called First Lady of the Press. Born in Kentucky, Helen Thomas was raised in Detroit, Michigan where she attended public schools and later graduated from Wayne State University. Upon leaving college, Helen served as a copy girl in an old company in Washington. In 1943, Ms. Thomas joined United Press International and the Washington Press Corps. Thomas served as president of the Womens National Press Club from 1959 to 1960. In November, Helen began covering then president-elect John F. Kennedy, following him to the White House in January 1961 as a UPI correspondent （通讯员）. She later became White House bureau chief for UP!, where she was employed until her resignation on May 17,2000. Thomas then became a White House correspondent and a columnist. Thomas was the only woman journalist traveling with then President Nixon to China in January, 1972. She has traveled around the world several times with Presidents Nixon , Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton , during the course of which she covered every Economic Summit. The World Almanac and Book of Fact has cited her as one of the 25 Most Influential Women in America.On March 21,2006, Thomas was called upon directly by President Bush for the first time in three years. Thomas asked Bush about Iraq. Helen Thomas has written four books and she is also a popular speaker at events nationwide. 43. Whats the correct order of the events? a. Thomas joined the United Press International and the Washington Press Corps. b. Thomas travelled with President Nixon to China. c. Thomas served as president of the Womens National Press Club. d. Thomas resigned. e. Thomas was called upon by President Bush. f. Thomas became a White House correspondent and a columnist. A. a, b, c, d, e, f B. a, c, b, d, f, e C. a, c, b, d, e, f D. a, d, e, f, c, b44. Which of the following is NOT true? A. Thomas became a correspondent after she graduated from university.B. Thomas has written four books. C. Thomas covered every Economic Summit when traveling with US presidents. D. Thomas made speeches about events nationwide. 45. According to the passage, we can know that _.A. Thomas is called “First Lady of America”B. Thomas is the most influential woman in AmericaC. Thomas travelled to China with president Nixon several timesD. President Bush received Thomas once in his term46. The passage tells us that Thomas_.A. travelled with then President Nixon to China without any other woman journalistB. served as president of the Womens National Press Club for three years C. has written may books and is popular worldwideD. was very poor when she was youngERobot sales will reach $ 17 billion by 2013DOES NOT COMPUTE.24 Sept . 201011 : 31 I by a staff writer I posted in Science The International