2013届期中考前训练.doc

如皋市薛窑中学2013届期中考前训练四一、单项选择题1. The driver was at _ loss when_ word came that he was forbidden to drive because of speeding.Aa; theB/; /Cthe; the Da; /2. Due to the widespread _ of this medical technology, more diseases can be discovered and treated at an early stage. A. presentation B. application C. qualification D. appreciation3. -That must have been a long trip.-Yeah, it_ us a whole week to get there. A. takes B. had taken C. took D. was taking4. -Are you going to Toms birthday party?-_.I might have to work.A. It depends B. Thank you C. Sounds great D. Dont mention it5. _ , wood will soon burst into flame. A. Heating B. When heating C. Being heated D. When heated6. The traffic rule says young children under the age of four and _ less than 40 pounds must be in a child safety seat. A. being weighed B. to weigh C. weighed D. weighing7. The final score of the basketball match was 93: 94. We were only_ beaten. A. nearlyB. slightlyC. narrowlyD. lightly8. -Waiter! How soon can I get my food? I just have half an hour left before my train leaves. - It _ be ready in five minutes. A. may B. should C. could D need9. _, as long as Im with nature, I dont care.A. However tough the journey is B. Whatever tough the journey is C. However the journey is tough D. Whatever the journey is tough10. -How dangerous it was!-Yes, but for the passer-bys quick action, the girl_. A. was drowned B. could have been drowned C. had drowned D. should be drowned11. It wasnt until nearly a month later _ I received the managers reply. A. since B. when C. as D. that12. The written record of our conversation doesnt _ what was actually said. There are a lot of mistakes.A. correspond with B. relate to C. look into D. refer to13. -Do you have anything to say for yourselves?-Yes, there is one point _ we must insist on. A. why B. where C. how D. /14. -When can I use your computer?- Never! _ should you touch it A. In no timeB. At no timeC. At any time D. At one time15. -Im afraid I can only make a small contribution this time.-_. We really appreciate your assistance.A. Every little helps B. The more, the betterC. Its better to give than to receive D. The best things come in small packages二、语法专练（情态动词和虚拟语气）1. We have bought so much food now that Suzie wont be with us for dinner.A. may notB. needntC. cant D. mustnt 2. Sorry, I am too busy now. If I _ time, I would certainly go for an outing with you. A. have hadB. had had C. have D. had3. - _ you interrupt now? Cant you see Im on the phone? - Sorry Sir, but its urgent. A. Can B. Should C. Must D. Would4. One of our rules is that every student wear school uniform while at school. A. might B. could C. shall D. will5. If my car _more reliable, I would have driven to Lhasa instead of flying last summer.A. was B. had beenC. should be D. would be6. I_ thank you too much for all your help to my son while we were away from home. A. wont B. cant C. can D. will 7. We _ the difficulty together, but why didnt you tell me?A. should face B. might face C. could have faced D. must have faced8. Dont handle the vase as if it _ made of steel.A. is B. were C. has been D. had been9. Im going to Europe on vacation together with John if I _ find the money.A. can B. might C. would D. need10. They _ have arrived at lunchtime but their flight was delayed.A. will B. can C. must D. should11. Some young people these days just _ go out of their homes to contact the real world. A. mustnt B. wont C. mightnt D. shouldnt12. We lost our way in that small village, otherwise we_more places of interest yesterday.A. visited B. had visited C. would visit D. would have visited13. Grace doesnt want to move to New York because she thinks if she _ there, she wouldnt be able to see her parents very often.A. lives B. would live C. having asked D. Were to live14. - I left my handbag on the train, but luckily someone gave it to a railway official.-How unbelievable to get it back! I mean, someone _ it.A. will have stolen B. might have stolen C. should have stolen D. must have stolen15. George is going to talk about the geography of his country, but Id rather he_ more on its culture.A. focus B. focused C. would focus D. had focused三、任务型阅读Being on bad terms with your neighbors can make your life frustrating day after day. But taking the time to establish a good relationship with your neighbors has a good many benefits. The community will be friendlier, the neighborhood safer, and the area a nicer place to live in. There are some suggestions t0 develop a good relationship with your neighbors. Whether youre new in the neighborhood or new residents who have just moved into your block, introduce yourself. Say hello, offer a welcoming gift and share or ask about the local area. Sometimes, you can remedy (补救) problems before they even start; for example, if you do a lot of yard work, let them know in advance and mention that if its getting too loud, they shouldnt hesitate to let you know. Be aware of the shared walls, if you and your neighbors share adjacent (相邻的) living spaces. and try to put noisy household appliances such as washing machines and tumble dryers away from the shared walls. Keep your pet dog on a leash (皮带) if it has a habit of running rampant on your neighbors lawns, especially if they have a pet cat or a pet dog of their own, and ensure to clean up after it. When you park your vehicle, be sure not to block anyones access, or make them have to pull out of a very tight spot. Dont slam (砰地关上) your car doors late at night. Weed your garden in a regular way, because the presence of weeds in your yard is not only unsightly but can also spread to your neighbors yard. Really good neighbors watch out for each other. They offer to help, especially on matters that impact the larger neighborhood and look for opportunities to communicate. Great neighbors make for great neighborhoods. Topic：To be a good neighborImportance of (71) _ a good relationship with your neighbors Being on (72) _ terms with your neighbors can make you frustrated day after day. A good relationship with neighbors has numerous benefits, (73) _a friendlier community, a safer neighborhood and a nicer and more comfortable area. Steps to develop a good relationship with your neighbors Introduce yourself when you are in a new place. Care about others and 1et them know they can point out your problems without any (74) _. Be (75) _ of the shared walls if you and your neighbor share adjacent living spaces. Make (76) _ you clean up after your dog runs on your neighbors lawns. When you park your car late at night, (77) _ slamming your car door. Weed your garden(78) _Conclusions Good neighbors have a(n)(79) _ on more people, offer to help and seek opportunities to communicate. Great neighbors(80) _ to great neighborhoods. 四、写作从南京“彭宇案”开始，社会就陷入“助人恐惧”中，最近，你们班就“是否应该帮助陌生人”展开了讨论，同学们就这一话题意见不一，你的看法如何？你认为怎样才能让爱心回归社会，建立人与人之间的信任？请根据讨论结果，以“Should We Help Strangers?” 为题写一篇短文。赞成反对1. 帮助他人是美德2. 帮助他人就是帮助自己3.-1. 怕陷入麻烦，甚至危险；2. 怕被误解；3. 参考词汇： 美德 virtueShould We Help Strangers?We used to appreciate those who like to help strangers. But nowadays people tend to be very cautious of helping strangers. Recently our class had a discussion about whether we should help strangers.答案：1-5 DBCAD 6-10 DCBAB 11-15 DADBA1-5 BDCCB 6-10 BCBAD 11-15 BDDBB 71. establishing/ building/ developing/ forming 72. bad 73. including 74. hesitation/ hesitating 75. aware 76. sure 77. avoid 78. regularly 79. impact/ effect/ influence 80. lead/ contributeShould We Help Strangers?We used to appreciate those who like to help strangers. But nowadays people tend to be very cautious of helping strangers. Recently our class had a discussion about whether we should help strangers. Opinions are divided on this topic.Some think we should try to help o