2014年下期金桥学校第二次月考英语试卷.doc

2014年下期金桥学校第二次月考英语试卷Part Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. Where does the conversation take place ? A. In a hotel. B. At a booking office . C. At a friend house2. What will the man probably do in a few days? A. Fly to another country.B. come to the same hotel. C. Drive here to visit friendsConversation 23. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors.B. Husband and wife.C. Policeman and witness.4. What cause the fire? A. The rubbish.B. The curtains.C. The lamp.Conversation 35. Why didnt the woman show up in the class?A. She met a traffic accident. B. Her car has run out of petrol.C. There was sth wrong with her engine.6. What will the woman probably do? A. Have her car repaired. B. Rent a car.C. Buy a new car.Conversation 47. What are the two speakers mainly talking about? A. Looking for information.B. Surfing the Internet.C. Writing letters.8. How much time does the man spend on the internet? A. Two or three hours every week. B. Much time every day.C. Several hours a day.9. What do we know about the man? A. He always sends emails.B. He gets some help from the Web.C. He is addicted to the Internet.Conversation 510. What are the two speakers mainly talking about? A. Eco-tours. B. Popular sports. C. Famous countries.11. Which activity in the USA is introduced in the dialogue? A. Mountain-climbing.B. River-rafting.C. Bird-watching.12. How many countries are mentioned in the dialogue? A. Three.B. Four.C. FiveConversation 613. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a supermarket.B. At school.C. On the phone.14. Did they do their work last night? A. Yes, they did.B. Neither of them did.C. One of them did, but the other didnt.15. Why will the man bring his physics book?A. Because the girl hasnt prepared well.B. Because the girl has no old exam papers.C. Because the girl hasnt found her physics book.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE. A Story about ShoesThe mans morningLeft home 16. _without breakfastSurprise on the busFound he was wearing his 17. _instead of shoesHis worryCouldnt think of a(n)18. _to tell his bossFinal decisionSpent $19. _on a new pair of shoesThe endThe front door of the office was locked as it was(n)20_that dayPart II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. All of us found _ difficult to get along well with the man. A. thisB. that. C one D. it22. When _why he was late again, he made up an excuse, saying he hadnt caught the busA. asking B. to be asked C. ask D. asked23. I really dont know _I put my wallet after I paid the bill. A. where was itB. it was where thatC. where it was that D. where was it that24. After school, I hurried to the restaurant near our school, only _I had no money on me. A. to be foundB. to find C. finding D. found25. The sun began to rise in the sky, _ the mountain in golden light. A. bathedB. bathingC. to have bathedD. have bathed26.Tom as well as his classmates . _basket ball after school every Friday afternoon A. plays B. will playC. playD. are going to play27. Mary is my favorite film star. I consider her_ other stars A. more superior toB. more superior thanC. superior toD. superior than28. What surprised me was not what he said but _he said it A. the wayB. in the way thatC. in the way D. the way which29. You can sit_ you likeA. whicheverB. whateverC. whereverD. why30.It is said that the old coins _under the earth for about 100years by the time they were discovered. A. had buried B. had been buriedC. buriedD. were buried31. Every day _ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized. A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads32. The woman sitting next to me _very nervous, for she had never travelled by air. A. isB. has beenC. wasD. had been33. The woman carrying babies and luggage, come in first, _? A. will youB. will theyC. dont theyD. dont you34. Last week, Peter _in the national football match but for his knee injury.A. had playedB. would playC. playedD. would have played35. _that he found it difficult to stop at the busy crossing. A. So fast he was drivingB. So fast was he drivingC. So fast drove he D. So fast he droveSection B (18 marks) Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.A few years ago, my younger brother and I went to Norfolk, Virginian by plane. 36 , before we took off, we heard the pilots voice throughout the plane, “sorry, ladies and gentlemen. We have no 37 on the plane. We have a generator (发电机), and we are going to start the engines with it. We will 38 in the air and head to Norfolk, and see what happens. ”See what happens? At this point, one woman started crying. “Oh, no! We are going to 39 !” There were sighs of desperation and 40 spreading throughout the plane, and we hadnt even taken off yet. Thirty minutes passed and we were still sitting there. Then the voice of the pilot came over again, “Ladies and gentlemen, I know you are 41 , so we are. We only have one engine going right now, and it is working double time. ”There was crying 42 we had walked in to grave (坟墓). But, the pilot told us our one engine was working double time! Finally our plane climbed up in the air and 43 happened. We arrived in Norfolk and everyone sighed for still being alive.Although I do sincerely like to have a plan better than “see what happens”, which really isnt such a bad life strategy, all too often, I would see people seeking their goals satisfied with inaction just because they dont have 44 success. Actually, success will never be 100% before you start! The 45 thing that you can do is just get up in the air, and see what happens.If you are planning to learn a new skill, just take action, and see what happens! It might not be as 46 as you thought. You might be smarter than you thought. It could be 47 ! So dont stay there trying nothing just because there is no sign of guaranteed success.36. A. HopelesslyB. ExcitedlyC. UnfortunatelyD. Thankfully37. A. serviceB. powerC. waterD. fuel38. A. get upB. pack upC. light upD. speed up39. A. waitB. delayC. crashD. suffer40. A. annoyanceB. anxietyC. diseaseD. smoke41. A. puzzledB. patientC. desperateD. embarrassed42. A. even ifB. as ifC. what ifD. only if43. A. everythingB. somethingC. nothingD. anything44. A. realisticB, organizedC. potentialD. guaranteed45. A. sameB. commonC. bestD. last46. A. interestingB. challengingC. surprisingD. encouraging47. A. funB. painC. happinessD. troubleSection C (12 marks) Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Id been interested in China since I was thirteen. I had seen television movie Kung Fu 48 decided right away that peace of mind and a shaved head were 49 I had always wanted. My parents supported my interest, buying all sorts of books about Kung Fu and Chinese art for me. 50 even agreed I went to a Kung Fu school, 51 they did not let me shave my head. I practiced several hours a day, trying to overcome pain 52 walking to school barefoot in the snow. I enjoyed all of this so 53 that my interest continued through high school, and spread to wanting to learn Chinese painting and then 54 language itself. I went to Yale and majored in Chinese literature. By the time I finished college, I was fluent in Mandarin (普通话). Strangely, I had no desire to go to China; and 55 , I have never liked traveling much. I did need a job, though, so I applied to and was accepted by the Yale-China association to teach English in Changsha from August 1982 to July 1984.PART READI NG COMPREHENTION (30 marks) Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.ASwitzerland is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the entire world. It is bordered by countries like Germany, France, Austria and Italy and offers some of the most panoramic (全景的) views giving you enough opportunities to ski, fish, hunt and do some boating. No wonder, people rush to Switzerland for a grand holiday, with many movies shooting some of their best shots here. It is also one of the richest countries in the world with numerous people having Swiss accounts. There is plenty that you can see in Switzerland so you need to plan your visit beforehand. Here are some of the places you just cannot miss.Chillon CastleIt is one of the most famous castles in Switzerland located on the shore of Lake Geneva. It has around 100 buildings and all date way back to the 11th century related to the Savoy nobility.Piz Gloria atop Schilthorn MountainIt is a restaurant at the top of the Schilthorn Mountain in the Swiss Alps, about 2970 m above sea level. Apart from its unique location and structure, it is well known for having been used as the shooting site for one of James Bonds movies, On Her Majestys Service. The restaurant gives you a 360 degree view of the entire place even as you dine. It is definitely, one of the most spectacular sights in Switzerland.Chalet in Switzerland No stay or visit in Switzerland is complete if you havent stayed in a chalet which is a traditional wooden house. It makes you feel very cozy and comfortable.Geneva Jet DeauConsidered as a symbol of the land, the fountain is located in the heart of one of the main cities in Switzerland and projects water as high as 140 meters.What not to miss out on in SwitzerlandMountain sports are one of the most popular pastimes in Switzerland. So, dont miss out ice climbing, ski touring, glacier walking and snowboarding. Do take a ride in one of the worlds highest cable cars up the Little Matterhorn at Zermatt. Enjoy some of the countrys street parades or theatre performances. Go lake touring or ferrying on lakes like Lake Zurich, Lake Geneva, or Lake Constance. Travel by the Glacier Express, one of Europes greatest rail journeys. Traveling in Switzerland can be enjoyable if you have your plan in mind and be cautious while traveling there. 56. According to the first paragraph, we know that _. A. Switzerland is attracting the largest number of tourists in the world B. Switzerland is surrounded by many countries including Chillon Castle C. the best movies are always shot in Switzerland D. planning in advance is necessary57. Which of the followings is right? A. Chillon Castle consists of many buildings around Lake Geneva. B. Piz Gloria is located at a high altitude. C. Geneva Jet Deau is a water tower. D. Chalets are cozy and comfortable traditional hotels.58. We can learn from the passage that _.A. lake touring is one of the mountain sportsB. the Glacier Express is the fastest in EuropeC. the cable cars at Zermatt is something a tourist should not miss outD. the fountain Geneva Jet Deau is the highest in Europe59. What will the writer probably write about next? A. More attractive destination(s) in Switzerland. B. More tips on traveling in Switzerland. C. The preparations to make in advance. D. Possible benefits when traveling in Switzerland.60. What might be the best title for the passage? A. Switzerland, a famous tourist destination B. Some inviting places in Switzerland C. Preparations before traveling to Switzerland D. Impression on traveling in SwitzerlandBIve changed my mind. I wanted to have a telescope, but now I want my daddy back. Lucien Lawrences letter to Father Christmas written after his schoolteacher father had been knifed to death outside his school gate must have touched every heart. Lucien went on to say that without his father he couldnt see the stars in the sky. When those whom we love depart from us, we cannot see the stars for a while.But Lucien, the stars are still there, and one day, when you are older and your tears have gone, you will see them again. And, in a strange way, I expect that you will find your father is there too, in your mind and in your heart. I find that my parents, long dead now, still figure in many of my dreams and that I think of them perhaps more than I ever did when they were alive. I still live to please them and I m still surprised by their reactions. I remember that when I became a professor, I was so proud, or rather so pleased with myself, that I couldnt wait to cable my parents. The reply was a long time in coming, but when it did, all Mother said was I hope this means that now you will have more time for the children! I haven t forgotten. The values of my parents still live on. It makes me pause and think about how I will live on in the hearts and minds of my children and of those for whom I care. Would I have been as ready as Philip Lawrence have been to face the aggressors (挑衅者)，and to lay down my life for those in my care? How many people would want me back for Christmas? Its a serious thought, one to give me pause.I pray silently, sometimes, in the dead of night, that ancient cry of a poet Protect my soul from the sword, and my darling from the power of the dog. Yet I know the death comes to us all, and sometimes comes suddenly. We must therefore plan to live forever, but live as if we will die tomorrow. We live on, Im sure, in the lives of those we loved, and therefore we ought to have a care for what they will remember and what they will treasure. If more parents knew this in their hearts to be true, there might be fewer knives on our streets today. 61. What was Lawrences father? A. He watched stars as a scientist.B. He was a teacher. C. He was Father Christmas.D. He sold knives outside a school.62. Lawrence said he couldnt see stars in the sky because _. A. he became blind after his fathers death B. he lost his father who could help me to see the stars C. his father didnt buy him a telescope D. he thought his fathers death made him lose confidence in life63. What can we learn from the passage? A. Children always watch the stars in the evenings with their parents. B. The author often thinks of his/her parents after they died. C. The author still keeps in close touch with his/her parents. D. Lucien Lawrence will one day meet his father.64. By saying the underlined sentence, the mother felt _.A. proud B. happy C. disappointed D. worried65. The author writes the passage to _. A. tell the readers about his/her own life experience B. criticize the criminals in the society C. encourage the readers to cherish their life D. call on the readers to protect their belovedCIf youve been inside a grocery store in the past couple of years, youve probably noticed the trend in food producers adding Made with sea salt to their product packaging. The claim shows up on a wide variety of foods -from organic whole grain products, to mixed nuts, to American cheese product. Clearly the food industry has decided salt from the sea is a major selling point. But why? Is it better for us than plain old table salt? Some scientists say sea salt is healthier, and people are using a lot more of it. Sea salts are consisting of larger particles（颗粒）than table salt because the former goes through less processing than the latter. Sea salts are made from sea water. Table salt, on the other hand, usually comes from underground salt mines and is processed into finer crystals（晶体）. The fun fact is that if youre a sea salt lover and are confident your local seawaters arent polluted, you can make your own.The less-processed aspect of sea salt may be appealing, but both types of salt have the same basic nutritional value. A teaspoon of table salt is finer, so it has more sodium (钠) by volume. But technically by weight they contain the same percentage of sodium about 40 percent.Sea salt may contain some other minerals depending on the water source - but generally not enough to make a difference in your diet. We can also get those minerals like iodine in other forms from our food. Table salt has been added with iodine (碘) since the early 20th century as a way to get more of the essential mineral into diets.The most important thing to remember: Sea salt is still salt, and you shouldnt consume too much of it. Aim for less than 2300 mg, or less than 1500 mg if you are over age 51 or have health concerns such as high blood pressure, diab