广东省汕头市高二英语3月月考试题新人教版.doc

潮师高级中学2012-2013学年高二3月月考英语试题i单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满15分）1 the class _ 80 students is hard to manage.a consisting of b consists of c making up of d made up2. _was in the village _ we used to live _ the acident happened.a.it, where; that b.it,which;that c.this, that;where d.this, where;which3. at first he refused to admit his guilt, but when he was shown the evidence he and confessed.a. broke downb. broke outc. broke ind. broke up4. dont be discouraged. _ things as they are and you will enjoy every day of your life.a. taking b. to take c. take d. taken5. the students in the class were _ four groups before they started the game.a divided into b separated into c divided from d separated into6. most of the people _ to the party were famous scientists.a. invitedb. to invited c. being invitedd. inviting7. come and see me whenever _.a you are convenient b you will be convenient c it is convenient to you d it will be convenient to you8.only then _the importance of my health.a did i realize b had i realized c i realized d i had realized9. the poor man, _，ran out of the dark cave.a. tiring and frightened b. tired and frightened c. tired and frightening d. tiring and frightening10. these articles are written in simple language, _ makes it easy to read.a. that b. this c. which d. it11. after the war, a new school building was put up _there used to be a theatre. a. thatb. wherec. whichd. when12. _ being too large, the color and the style of the dress suit me well.a. apart from b. as well as c. besides d. instead of13. an increase in the price of drugs has _ the rising cost of medical care.a. contributed to b. brought up c. burst into d. resulted from14. officials believe that more than one person _ for the big fire.a. is to be blamed b. should blame c. should be blaming d. is to blame 15.- is there anything you want from the town?-no thank you, i would like to get _.a those letters mailed b to mail these letter c those letters mail d to mail those letter语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分满分30分）exercise is often said to be good for everyone. but a new study has shown that exercise could be 16 especially for people past middle age. the study was 17 with mice. it showed that although mild exercise 18 a good effect on the muscles, it 19 the muscles of mice past middle age.the three group of mice in the experiment were 20 in age at young, middle-aged, and elderly humans. the mice were 21 on a thread-mill(踏车) 30 minutes a day for a five-week period. at the 22 of that time, the young mices leg muscles had increased almost 30 percent in weigh, but those of the 23 mice were reduced by 25 percent. no 24 pattern showed for the middle-aged mice.david gershon, and expert who 25 out the experiment, explained that the older mices muscles were probably already 26 down and that exercise worsened the 27 .an earlier study by gershon showed that middle aged mice benefited from 28 if they started exercising young and continued it.its clear that because the tests were done on mice, drawing conclusions about humans is too early. but the studies do not totally 29 the theory that exercise is good under any conditions. lets use the tests on mice as a 30 for other studies.16abeneficial bfriendly ctiring dunhealthy17adone btested cmet dseen18amade btook chad dbrought19aharmed bhelped cimproved dreduced20aaimedbconnectedcindicateddrepresented21adirected bdriven chung dplaced22abeginning bstart cend dpoint23ayoung bmiddle-aged cold dsmall24aclean bclear cproper dvisible25astarted bcarried cwent dstudied26abreaking bfailing cletting dslowing27abody bcondition csituation dstate28amuscles bexperiments chumans dexercises 29aappreciate bassist cpromote dsupport30abridgebmeanscproposaldwarning第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题l 5分，满分l5分）阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为3140的相应位置上。valentines day is the time of the year when couples show their love for each other by sending cards, flowers and chocolates. its origins are 31 (clear) and hidden in the long river of history. nobody knows exactly 32 st. valentine was, although some historians think he was 33 roman killed in the third century ad by a roman emperor. it is said that the first 34 ( record) valentines card was sent by the imprisoned duke of orleans in 1415. 35 is believed that he tried to find comfort from his imprisonment by writing love poems to his wife.now, valentines day 36 (celebrate) in many countries around the world. however, the traditions often differ from place to place. in japan, for example, it is normal for the woman to send chocolates to the man, 37 in korea april 14th is known 38 “black day” and is when the unfortunate men who received nothing on valentines day gather to eat noodles and show sympathy for each other.technological 39 (develop) has also played a part 40 keeping valentines day relevant in the 21st century. valentines e-card have been very popular in recent years.iii阅读(共两节，满分40分)第一节：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 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。athomas edison was one of ten said to be the greatest genius of his age. there are only a few men in all of the history, who have changed the lives of other men as much as the inventor of the first useful electric light. but edison could never be happy only because someone said he was a genius.“ there is no such thing as genius,” edison said. he said that what people called genius was mostly hard work.but edison was a dreamer as well as a worker. from his earliest days as a child he wondered about the secrets of nature. nature, he often said, is full of secrets. he tried to understand them; then, he tried to learn what could usefully be done with them.edison enjoyed thinking. he knew that most people will do almost anything instead of the difficult work of thinking, especially if they do not think very often. but he knew, too, that thinking can give men enjoyment and pleasure.edison could not understand how anyone could be uninterested in life. as he loved to think, he also loved to work. on the day he became 75 years old, someone asked him what ideas he had about life. “work,” he answered. “discovering the secrets of nature and using them to make men happier.” he said he had enough inventions in his mind to give him another 100 years of work.41. which of the following is not true according to the passage?a.edison invented the electric light.b.many other people have changed edisons life.c.edison has changed the life of many other people.d.few men in history can change other peoples life.42. edison thought _.a. he could be happy if he was a geniusb. genius plays the most important part in ones successc. hard work could do better than geniusd. genius could do better than hard work43. edison was _.a. very much interested in nature b. interested in discovering the secrets of naturec. interested in changing peoples ideasd. uninterested in making people happier by discovering the secrets of nature44. in edisons opinion, _.a. thinking can supply people with enjoyment and pleasure as well as helpb. peoples successs lies mostly in geniusc. hard work is the second important thing in making people successfuld. there are few secrets for him to discover later45. the last sentence in the passage most probably implies _.a. life is too short for edison to invent more for human beingsb. edison made 100 inventions in his lifec. edison was able to live and work for 100 years d. people of his time were ready to give edison another 100 years work bthe hawaiian islands are situated about two thousand miles away from north america, right in the middle of the pacific ocean. despite(尽管) the distance the islands actually make up the fiftieth state of the united states. the islands were all formed by volcanic eruption and on the largest of the islands, hawaii, or the big island, there are still two active volcanoes, the mauna loa and the kilauea, which still erupt every few years.on the hawaiian islands the natives have a particularly strange way of indicating directions. they dont use the north, south, east and west system common to the rest of the world. they use the mauka and makai system. mauka means “mountain”. the mountains in hawaii are always at the center of the islands, as these are volcanic islands. makai means “the sea”. the islands are small and the system is simple. wherever you want to visit, it can always be described in terms of where it lies in relation to the mountains and the sea. a typical conversation between a native hawaiian and a tourist might go as follow.tourist: excuse me! could you tell me where the sheraton hotel is?hawaiian: well let me see! from here its two blocks mauka, and then one block makai. you cant miss it!46. this passage would be most likely to appear in which of the following?a novel. b. a collection of stories. c. a womens magazine. d. a reference book.47. choose the most suitable title for the article.the big island. b. volcanoes. c. giving directions in hawaii d. the hawaiian islands.48. which of the following items does the passage not discuss? a. hawaiis location. b. how to give directions in hawaii. c. volcanoes. d. the climate.49. in hawaii the mountains are in the center of the islands because .of the weather the islands were created by volcanic eruptionsof the geological conditions of the islands location in the pacific50. to find your way in hawaii, you must .refer to geographical directions refer to well-known establishmentsrefer to the earth and the sea refer to the location of the mountains and the seacin todays ireland, it seems hard to imagine the grim days of the 19th century when so many of the population starved, or that, in those days, many poor people had no clue how to prepare any food other than boil a potato. nowadays, it is quite possible to eat both well and heartily all over the island. tourism has made a vast difference to the standards of cooking in ireland. until recently there was hardly any tradition of eating out in many districts, except perhaps on very few occasions at a local hotel. patterns of diet were old-styled, based firmly on meat and two vegetables (somewhat overcooked), potatoes (of course) and large quantities of dairy produce. now things are very different. tourist demands for predictable, inexpensive fast-food are met, as everywhere, with hamburgers and pizzas - a better bet being fish and chips. but more sophisticated tastes have introduced wholefoods and vegetarian restaurants (almost unheard of before), and a vast number of new restaurants, often french in style, have opened in the main tourist centres. food events such as kinsales gourmet festival or galways oyster festival attract large numbers of visitors and reflect the new interest in food. whatever irish cooking lacks in finesse（精细）, it nearly always makes up for in plenty, and ingredients(成分) are of a high quality. home-grown produce includes rich dairy foods, beef, lamb and pork, and a great variety of seafood. one of its great specialities is soda bread. it is made with buttermilk and is served fresh and warm with every meal. recently there has been a return to simple irish foods such as stews（炖菜）and potato dishes.one of the best-value meals in ireland is breakfast. a traditional irish breakfast is a plateful of bacon and eggs with soda and potato breads. accommodation rates are nearly always quoted with a full breakfast included, so you might as well eat enough to keep you going all day and get your moneys worth!51. what was irish food like until quite recently?a. it was very conservative and uninteresting. b. it was influenced by french cooking.c. it was very unhealthy. d. it was plentiful 52. how has irish food improved in recent years?a. there are more french restaurants. b. food produce is fresher.c. there is more kinds. d. food is more expensive53. what is the main reason for this improvement?a. people have more money to spend. b. the development of tourism.c. people have more tastes today. d. young people dislike traditional food54. how does the passage describe irish cooking today?a. it is exciting and interesting. b. it is boring and overcooked.c. it is plentiful and simple. d. it is good-looking and tastes bad55. which of the following statements is true according to the text?a. eating out at weekends is traditional in most parts of ireland.b. today most irish people prefer fast-foods to the traditional irish cooking.c. nowadays french-style restaurants are quite common in tourist centres.d. many irish people are vegetarians and grow their own vegetables.第二节： 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列应用文及相 关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。lily，susan, david, chris和michael分别计划假期去景点旅游，阅读下面旅游杂志上的6个旅游广告（a、b、c、d、e和f），从中找出符合5位兴趣爱好的最佳选项.56. lily：i enjoy shopping, dining and nightlife. i want to surf and learn about hawaiian culture.57. susan：i like a relaxed lifestyle. i want to take a scenic helicopter and watch the amazing eruptions( 火山喷发) of red-hot lava.58. david：i like a relaxed and simple lifestyle. 59.chris：i like surfing and mountain-climbing and enjoy shopping, dining and nightlife.60. michael：i love outdoor activities and want to take a scenic helicopter. a oahu island the gathering placehome to 80 per cent of hawaiis people, oahu lets you enjoy the bustling and colourful city life of honolulu, and world-famous waikiki beach. glamorous waikiki is the main place for sun and surf. otherwise go swimming, snorkeling, or relax and sunbathe on the many other fabulous beaches. oahu is the place to be for shopping, great dining and great nightlife! but if nightclubs arent your scene, you may like to visit the museum at pearl harbour, or climb nuuanu oali mountain to find the best view of the whole island. b hawaii the big islandhawaii is also the name of the biggest island of the group. if youd like a more relaxed lifestyle with friendly locals, then the big island has plenty of room for you. take a helicopter ride around snow-capped manna kea, the highest mountain in the world if you measure from the ocean floor. or visit kilauea, the worlds largest active volcano（活火山）. hawaiis dramatic black lava landscape even include beaches with black sand.c kauai the garden islandsmall and uncrowded, kauai is the perfect gateway for families and couples looking for a peaceful holiday. it has world-class golf courses, with great views! this island is ideal for those who love outdoor activities. the beautiful green na pali cliffs and coast are a great place to go camping, hiking and horse riding. you can go kayaking on the river, or take scenic helicopter flights.d maui the rainbow islandmaui combines beautiful scenery with luxury resort-style living. no matter where you stay, youll see many wonderful rainbows. of course there are the lovely beaches for snorkeling, surfing and whale watching, but you can also hike up haleakala, the worlds largest inactive volcano. the town of lahaina offers a luau - a fun evening of hula dancing and traditional banquet. it isnt as busy as waikiki, but there are still plenty of shopping, fine restaurants and nightlife.e lanai hawaiis best-kept secretfar away from the crowds, this island offers you a totally relaxing experience. it is a haven for all kinds of wildlife. you can go fishing on the deserted beaches, or just laze there. maybe you can climb lanaihale mountain. from the top you can see all the other islands.f molokai very differentthe lifestyle here lets you understand the way hawaii was many years ago. if youre looking for a total escape from a busy city life, this is definitely the place. forget shopping, fancy dining and nightlife. let a guide bring you on a horseback or bicycle tour of the rugged but beautiful scenery. hike over the stunning cliffs of the kalaupapa peninsula. the most important thing to do on molokai, though, is relax and slow down. 单词和词组的用法（共两节，满分15分）第一节：单词拼写：根据汉语意思或首字母提示写出单词的正确形式（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）61. the debate did not come to a c_ until midnight.62. we are suffering from a s_ shortage of fuel.63. the vote was completed. the chairman a _ the result.64. they are going to get ireland c _to form the united kingdom.65. the map gave a v_ clue about the cause of disease.66. david is very e_ about the plan.67. you can easily c_ the problems if you study british hist