山西省山西大学附属中学2013年高一上学期12月月考英语试卷.doc

山西省山西大学附属中学2013年高一上学期12月月考英语试卷考试时间：80分钟 总分：100分 第一节：单项填空（共15题，每小题1分，满分15分）1. I would rather Ted _ here early.A. leaves B. to leave C. left D. has left 2. As we know, a red jacket doesnt _ green trousers. But when a little girl wears them, they _her very well.A. fit, suitB. suit, fitC. match, suitD. fit, match 3. The class _ my daughter studies in _ fifty-six students. A. which; consists of B. where; is made up of C. which; makes up D. where; is consisted of 4. When I met him the other day，it was the first time we _ each other since we graduated from school.A. saw B. have seen C. were seeing D. had seen5.The police have collected some information the murder.A. connected to B. connected with C. connecting with D. was connected with 6. _ is known to us all that the sun rises in the east. A. As B. That C. Which D. It7. - Did you tell Julia about the result? -Oh, no, I forgot. I _ her now.A. will be callingB. call C. will call D. am to call8. About_of the workers in that steel works_ young people.A. thirdfifths; are B.threefifths; is C. threefifths; are D.thirdfifth; are9. The snow lasted a week, _a serious traffic confusion in the whole area.A. causing B. cause C. to cause D. caused10.As a new graduate，he doesnt know _it takes to start a business here.Ahow Bwhat Cwhen Dwhich11. Can you tell me the way you think of_ the problem? Ato work out Bworking out C. work out Dto work12. The story happened in_ and the hero was in his_.A1840s；thirty Bthe 1840s；thirty C1840s；thirties Dthe 1840s；thirties13.Mr. Smith is _ a teacher. He is a friend as well. We all respect him.Aother than Bmore than Cless than Drather than14.Recently I bought an ancient Chinese vase，_ was very reasonable.Athe price of it Bits price Cthe price of which Dthe price of whose15. Do you think the film is good? Terrific! _A. It couldnt be better.B. It could be better. C. It is still better.D. It couldnt be worse.第二节: 完形填空（共20题，每小题1分，满分20分） I still remember my first day in the U.S. very clearly. My friend was waiting for me when my plane landed at Kennedy Airport at three oclock in the afternoon. The weather was very 16 and it was snowing, but I was too excited to 17 _. From the airport, my friend and I 18 a taxi to my 19 . On the way I saw the skyline of Manhattan for the 20 _time and I stared in surprise at the famous skyscrapers and their man-made 21 . Helping me unpack at the hotel, my friend left and 22 to return the next day. 23 my friend had left, I went to a 24 near the hotel to get something to eat. Since I couldnt speak a single 25 of English, I couldnt tell the 26 what I wanted. I was very upset and started to make some 27, but he didnt understand me. Finally, I ordered the same thing the man at the next table was 28 . After dinner, I started to walk along Broadway 29 I came to Times Square with its theatres, neon lights, and crowds of people. I didnt feel tired, so I 30 to walk around the city. I wanted to see 31 _on my first day, although I knew it was impossible. When I 32 to the hotel, I couldnt fall asleep, lay 33 and thought about New York. It was a very big and amazing city with many high-rise buildings and streams of cars, and full of 34 and busy people. I also decided right then that I had to learn to 35 English.16.A.hotB.warmC.coldD.cool17.A.lookB.listenC.enjoyD.mind18.A.satB.tookC.rodeD.used19.A.homeB.hotelC.officeD.school20.A.firstB.oneC.lastD.only21.A.satellitesB.lakesC.beautyD.parks22.A.advisedB.likedC.promisedD.hoped23.A.Before longB.Shortly afterC. SoonD. Then24.A.restaurantB.shopC.supermarketD.pub25.A.letterB.wordC.sentenceD.phrase26.A.bossB.cookC.waiterD.waitress27.A.voicesB.suggestionsC.soundsD.gestures28.A.lookingB.orderingC.pickingD.eating29.A.untilB.whenC.beforeD.after30.A.triedB.stoppedC.decidedD.continued31.A.anythingB.everythingC.somethingD.some things32.A.cameB.wentC.returnedD.arrived33.A.asleepB.awakeC.afraidD.alive34.A.noiseB.voicesC.streetsD.places35.A.sayB.talkC.speakD.tell第三节：阅读理解Part I:（共15题，每小题2分，满分30分）AFew Americans remain in one position or one place for a lifetime. We move from town to city to suburb, from high school to college in a different state, from a job in one region to a better job elsewhere, from the home where we raise our children to the home where we plan to live in retirement. With each move we are forever making new friends, who become part of our new life at that time.For many of us summer is a special time for forming new friendships. Today millions of Americans vacation abroad, and they go not only to see new sights but also with the hope of meeting new people. No one really expects a vacation trip to produce a close friend, but the beginning of a friendship is possible. The word “friend ” can be applied to a wide range of relationships - to someone one has known for a few weeks in a new place, to a fellow worker, to a childhood playmate, to a man or woman, to a trusted confidant. 36. Many Americans move from place to place for the following reasons except_.A. going to college B. getting a better jobC. finding a place to live in retirement D. saving money37. Summer is a special time when many Americans_. A. enjoy the sunlight B. feel strange C. travel to other countries D. get a new job38. When summer comes, many Americans _. A. hope to meet new peopleB. expect to find some close friendsC. want to begin lasting friendships with new peopleD. Both A and B39. From the passage it can be seen that a “friend” can be _.A. a fellow worker B. a football teammate C. a boy or a girl D. all of the above40. Which of the following is the topic sentence of the second paragraph?A. For many of us summer is a special time for forming new friendships.B. Today millions of Americans vacation abroad.C. No one really expects a vacation trip to produce a close friendship.D. But surely the beginning of friendship is possible.BIn some Western countries, there are many opportunities for adults who want to improve their lives. There are public schools you can attend. In the schools, you can take things like English, arithmetic, and history. You can find classes in almost any subject you want to study. You may want to learn to type, sew, paint, or fix TV sets. You may want to learn more about trade you are already in. You may want to learn a new trade. You may want to get a high school diploma. You may even want to go to college. All it takes is time and effort.In many cities, there are adult classes in the public schools. You can attend many of these classes without having to pay money. In some schools you may have to pay a small fee. There are also many kinds of private schools for adults.In addition to schools, many industries and unions conduct on-the-job training programs. In these programs you hear about new ideas and learn new skills. Many large companies will send a worker to school if he or she has ability.Many job opportunities are offered to those who wish to work. It helps if you know more than one language. There are good jobs for interpreters and typists who know English and another language.There are many good jobs in government. In most cases, you must be a citizen of this country, and you must take a civil service examination. These examinations are open to everyone, regardless of race, religion, or color.For many civil service jobs you need a high school diploma. The person who does not have a high school diploma can get one. There are several ways. You can study high school subjects at home and then take special tests. If you pass the tests, then you get a diploma. Or you can go to night school. There are classes that prepare you to take special tests to earn a diploma.You can attend a night school that grants a high school diploma if you complete certain courses. If you do this, you do not have to take the special test.Be as well trained as you can. Get as much training as you can. Opportunity knocks at every door. Be sure that when it knocks at your door you are ready.41. According to the article, if you want to live a better life, you have to get_.A. some time B. an education C. new ideas D. new jobs42. In many places, public schooling for adults is _.A. difficult B. easy C. free D. new43. What does this article tell us?A. Civil service jobs are offered to everyone.B. Only a citizen can apply for a government job.C. Training programs are often poorly organized.D. Large companies will send most of their workers to school.44. We can see that_.A. well-trained people are often out of workB. typists who know English earn much more moneyC. one can work on a high school diploma at homeD. the person without a high school diploma can also get a civil service job45. The purpose of adults going to night school is to_.A. take special tasks B. complete certain coursesC. get more training D. get a diplomaCA well-dressed man entered a famous jewelry shop. He explained that he wished to buy a pearl for his wife s birthday. The price didnt matter, since business had been very good for him that year. After examining a nice black one that costs $5, 000, he paid for the pearl in cash, shook hands with the jeweler, and left. A few days later the man returned and said that his wife liked the pearl so much that she wanted another one just like it. It had to be exactly the same size and quality as she wanted a pair of earrings made. Can you give me any advice on how to get such a pearl? said the man. The jeweler regretfully replied, I would say its exactly impossible to find one exactly like that pearl. The rich man insisted that the jeweler advertise in the newspapers, offering $25,000 for the matching pearl. Many people answered the advertisement but nobody had a pearl that was just right. Just when the jeweler had given up hope, a little old lady came into his store. To his great surprise, she pulled the perfect pearl from her purse. I dont like to part with it. she said sadly, I got it from my mother, and ,my mother got it from her s. But I really need the money. The jeweler was quickly to pay her before she changed her mind .Then he called the rich mans hotel to tell him the good news .The man ,however ,was nowhere to be found. 46. The man said he wanted to buy a pearl for _ . A. his wife B. his mother-in-law C. his own mother D. no one47.He paid $5,000 for the black pearl without bargaining (讨价还价) because_. A. he was very rich. B. he wanted to make the jeweler believe him C. he was anxious to get it D. his business had been successful48. He told the jeweler to get him another pearl that must be_. A. exactly the same size as the black one B. exactly the same quality as the black one C. worth more than $25,000 D. exactly as big and nice as the black one49. Many people answer the advertisement because they wanted_. A. to see the perfect pearl B. to buy some beautiful pearl too C. to get in touch with the rich man D. to sell their own pearl at a high price50. The jeweler couldnt find the man anywhere because _. A. he died suddenly B. he happened to be out C. he got $20,000 by cheating and had run away with the moneyD. he wouldnt show up until the jeweler called him a second timePart II:七选五（共5题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Does this situation seem familiar to you？Your English is progressing well，the grammar is now familiar，the reading comprehension is no problem，and you are speaking quite fluently._51_First of all，remember that you are not alone. Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language.The most important thing is to listen as often as possible._52_The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The RealPlayer from RealM. The RealPlayer allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis，you might still be frustrated by limited understanding._53_Here is some of the advice I give my students：Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.Stay relaxed when you do not understand，and try listening to the material for more times.Do not translate everything into your native language._54_Dont concentrate on details before you have understood the main ideas.Listen to something you enjoy.I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning，when I didnt understand a word，I insisted on translating it in my mind. This method usually resulted in confusion._55_Firstly，translating creates a barrier between the listener and the speaker. Secondly，most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm，I noticed that even if I didnt pay much attention I could usually understand what the speaker had said.ABut you cant follow a native English speaker at all!BWhat should you do? CBut listening is a problem for most of the beginners!DHowever，after several weeks，I got used to the new environment in Germany.ESo，what you need to do is to find listening resources.FThen，after the first six months，I discovered two extremely important facts.GListen for the general idea of the conversation.第四节：根据句意和所给首字母补全单词。（共15题，每小题1分，满分15分）1. Milk, water and oil are all l_ while wood, iron and glass are solids.2. You can easily find the site by entering the k_ “Quark”.3. Water is recognized as the s_ of all life. Without it, there would be no life.4.She was born in a (富裕的) family.5. The old man had no a_ to education when he was young.6.Helen is_ (担心的) about traveling on her own.7. I think its only an o_ camera and I neednt pay such a high price for it.8. Living in the business d_ of a city provides a great convenience for shopping.9. As students, we must c_ our attention on our lessons. 10.People are concerned about the quality of the air they_ (呼吸).11. Children should be encouraged to be _（独立的）thinkers. 12. Helen is the most diligent shop_ (助手) that I hav