浙江杭州高级中学高三第四次月考英语

1、杭高 2010 届高三第四次月考英语试卷 注意事项：本试卷满分 120 分。考试时间 120 分钟。答案一律做在答卷上。 第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节：单项填空（共 20 小题；每小题 0.5 分，满分 10 分）1. you were so late this morning?I forgot to set the alarm before going to bed last night.A. Why B. How come C. How about D. How2. The author of the article believes that it is th

2、e test system, the teachers, that is to blame for the heavyburden of middle school students nowadays.A. other than B. or rather C. rather than D. more than3. He had his camera ready, just he saw something that would make a good picture.A. in case B. so that C. as long as D. so far as4. At the sight

3、of the policeman, from behind the door.A. did the thief rush out B. the thief was rushing outC. out rushed the thief D. rushed out the thief5. - -You came here very early the day before yesterday.Oh, we would have arrived much earlier if hadn tbeen for the snow.A. thatB. thisC. itD. there6. I know y

4、ou ve placed great hope on me but I m afraid I might .A. let you down B. let you aloneC. let you outD. let you up7. The country s holiday, National Day, usually sees an increase in traffic accidents caused by drunkendrivers.A. one-week long B. one-week-longC. one weeks longD. one week long8. He was

5、educated at the local grammar school, after he went on to Cambridge.A. whichB. whatC. whereD. who9. Bob had declared that for two months this summer he would the care of his four children and all thehousework.A. stick toB. deal withC. work outD. take over10. In my opinion, the problem that he sugges

6、ted at the meeting deserved , but the general managerignored it.A. to considerB. consideringC. being considered D. to be considering11. - -Have you finished your report? I turned in my report yesterday.You yesterday. The deadline is tomorrow.A. needntturn it inB. neednthave turned it inC. mustntturn

7、 it inD. shouldnt have turned it in12. - -Do you want to see my driver slicense or my passport?Oh, will doA. everyB. eachC. neitherD. either13. In my opinion, whatever is worth doing is worthy well, and do you think so?A. doingB. being doneC. to be doneD. being doing14. The ice hotel in Sweden is li

8、ke wonderful fairytale world. Thousands of visitors came to hotelevery year.A. the; theB. a; theC. a; aD. /; the15. - -Why didn you come to the concert last night?-I like to, but I had piles of work to do.A. goB. not goC. have goneD. not have gone16. Mary, who was a very shy girl, feltand un comfort

9、able when she could n a nswer theteacher questions.A. curiousB. awkwardC. cautiousD. un fair17. You can come to my accommodati on whe never.A. you are convenientB. you will be convenientC. it is convenient to youD. it will be convenient18. Finding information in today s world is easy. Theis how you

10、can tell if the information you get isuseful or not.A. abilityB. competiti onC. challe ngeD. kno wledge19. Although he likes play ing tennis, he isbut a good tennis player.A.a nythi ngB.someth ingC. no thi ngD.everyth ing20. My grandma still treats me like a child. She can t imaginegrown up.A. myB.

11、mi neC. myselfD. me第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每题1分，满分20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。As a physician who travels quite a lot, I spend a lot of time on planes listening for that terrible Is there a doctor on board? ” announ ceme nt.l ve bee n21= only once-for a woma n who had merely fain ted. B

12、utthe22made me quite curious about how23this kind of thing happe ns. I won dered what Iwould do if24 _ with a real midair medical emergency-without25_ to a hospital staff and theusual emerge ncy equipme nt. So26=_ the New En gla nd Jour nal of Medici ne last week27a studyabout in- flight medical eve

13、n ts, I read it with28.The study mentioned that there are a（n）29_ of 30 in-flight medical emergencies on U.S. flightsevery day. Most of them are not _3Q_; fainting and dizz in ess are the most freque nt compla in ts.31=13% of them-about four a day- are serious eno ugh to32a pilot to cha nge course.

14、The most com mon of the serious emerge ncies3heart trouble,strokes, and difficult breath ing.Let face it : plane tides are stressful. At first,cabin（机舱）pressures at high altitudes are set at about 34. they would be as if you lived at 5,000 to 8,000 feet above sea level. Most people can tolerate thes

15、e pressures pretty35, but passe ngers with heart disease36experie nee chest pains as a result ofthe reduced amount of oxyge n flow ing through their blood. 37 com mon in- flight problem is deep venous thrombosis（静脉血栓）.38happens,dont panic. Things are getting better with the in-flightemergency.39.mor

16、e recent legislation（ 立法）,flights with at40_ one staff member are startingto be equipped with emerge ncy medical sets to treat heart attacks.21. A.calledB.announcedC.i nformedD.con sidered22.A. accide ntB.con diti onC.i ncide ntD.disaster23. A.soonB.lo ngC.ma nyD.ofte n24.A.facedB.treatedC.startedD.

17、provided25.A.way.B.accessC.roadD.passage26. A.before.B.si neeC.whe nD.while27.A. collected.B.fi ni shedC.discoveredD.published28.A.a nxietyB.emotio nC.i nterest.D.belief29.A.amountB.averageC.sumD.number30.A.importantB.heavyC.commonD.serious31.A.ForB.AndC.But.D.So32.A.requireB.wantC.needD.command33.A

18、.includeB.coverC.consistD.involve34.A.whoB.whatC.whichD.that35.A.shortlyB.simply.C.easilyD.directly36.A.ought toB.may.C.used toD.need37.A.AnyB.Some.C.OtherD.Another38.A.Whatever.B.Whichever.C.WheneverD.Wherever39.A.Thanks toB.Apart fromC.In the name of.D.For the sake of40.A.mostB.worst.C.least.D.bes

19、t第二部分：阅读理解（第一节 20 小题，第二节 5 小题；每小题2 分，满分 50 分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe desire for a better life is sometimes so big that it makes people leave their countries and their families and work in other countries. They know that they will have to face difficult moments, that they wont be a

20、ble to communicate with the persons around them and that maybe they will have to work in illegal conditions to get the money they need for their families, but they all take these chances and they hope they will succeed.On the other hand, there are persons who immigrate just for the sake of the perso

21、ns they love. They leave their families to make other families with the persons they love. Women go to meet the men who have chosen other countries to start a new life, even if they miss their families and their friends. Maybe they dont have a place to work but they are capable of waiting to see wha

22、t destiny has for them.There are also the cases of the persons who are forced to leave their countries because ofa war whichthreatens their lives. They d rather start from the very beginning than risking putting their lives in danger.When well developed countries see that their homeland is being“ in

23、vaded ” by lots of immigran, tshey setnew laws that make immigration harder. As a result of this, many illegal immigrants cross the borders and are eager to work, although they are paid only at half of the amount of money native workers receive for the same kind of job.The opinions of the local peop

24、le are varied and they range from total refusal to complete acceptance. Immigrants in countries which have large communities of them are fighting for the recognition of their social rights and for equal treatment.Many immigrants have managed to be fully accepted by the communities where they live an

25、d they have managed to change the opinions of the local people about them.41. Which of the following are the reasons for immigration? Escaping from a war. Being reunited with the beloved people. Seeking a better life. Studying a foreign language.A. B. C. D. 42. From the passage we learn that .A. all

26、 immigrants believe everything will be good for them.B. some immigrants cross the borders illegally.C. few immigrants know about the difficulties they will face.D. most immigrants enjoy equal right with the local people.43. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. So

27、me immigrants are still fighting for their rights now.B. Native people usually earn more money than illegal immigrants for the same kind of job.C. Immigrants are never accepted no matter how hard they try.D. The local people have different attitudes toward immigrants.44. The passage implies that .A.

28、 culture shock causes great anxiety in some immigrants.B. illegal immigrants cause great damage to developed countries.C. stricter laws should be set to prevent immigration.D. many people go to other countries with great determination.BRemember high school? You could choose French or Spanish. What y

29、ou couldnt choose was to be the rightto learn a new language easily. You memorized verbs, but you probably didnt learn to speak fluently. Presentschool systems know better. Second languages are introduced in elementary school. Little kids do learn more easily than high school students. But current r

30、esearch says to really do it right, start even earlier. Start when the child is learning a first language. Babies have an astonishing ability to absorb it.Nowadays a second language is not a luxury - it s a necessity. Studying a second language offers surprising benefits to children. Research has de

31、monstrated improved ability to communicate, better cognitive development, richer cultural awareness and, finally, better job opportunities for those who know a second language.Research suggests that from birth through age 10 is the best time to introduce new languages to a child.The child will learn

32、 the language faster, store it better and most often speak it with near-native pronunciation.Recent research indicates a young child up through age 5 can learn and process up to five languages!Many parents wonder how to bring a new language into their little one lsife. Many experts agree the bilingu

33、al approach （ 双语教学法 ） for the very young child is best. Teach the new language alongside the native language. It as easy as pointing to a cat and saying “ cat th”en following with “ gato. T”his bilingual method provid es continuing education in the childs native tongue while acquiring skills in the

34、new one.Today psarents know the importance of being bilingual. Now they just need to know where to turn for assistance in finding fun and affordable bilingual products that will bring the target language into their child The Internet has made their search much easier than five years ago. Look for bi

35、lingual programs that allow you to try their visual or audio products on line so that you get a good feel for the content and style of the language learning within that particular program.45. What is the main purpose of this passage?A. To promote a good bilingual product for a university.B. To sugge

36、st that children should learn a second language early.C. To prove that children are not interested in learning a second languageD. To explain how to teach young children a second language46. A child should learn a second language early because of the following EXCEPT that the child.A. learns the lan

37、guage harderB. learns the language fasterC. stores the language betterD. speaks the language with near-native pronunciation.47. What is the author s attitude towards bilingual education?A. UnconcernedB. DisappointedC. PositiveD. Negative48. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. W

38、hy a child should learn a second language.B. How a child should learn a second language.C. How to teach adults a sec ond Ian guage efficie ntly.D. Adva ntages of bil in gual educati on.CFormer project man ager Bob Short has a ready an swer to describe which job is more difficult - his old post atNuv

39、een Investments or his present position as stay-at-home dad. This is harder, said Short, one of the victims of a U.S. economic crisis that has hit men harder than women in the job market.Un employme nt has affected more men tha n wome n, with men maki ng up three out of every four U.S. jobslost, and

40、 the number of families in which wives are primary breadwinners has jumped sharply since the econo mic depressi on bega n.In the first five mon ths of this year, 5.4 perce nt of work ing wives had an un employed husba nd, comparedwith an average 2.4 perce nt over the first five mon ths of 2007 at th

41、e tip of the last econo mic circle, accord ing to econo mist Heather Boushey at the Cen ter for America n Progress.TRADITIONALLY FEMALE AT-HOME PARENTINGSome 1 milli on US families have a work ing wife, a child un der 18 and an un employed husba nd, the cen ter said.With men possess ing so many jobs

42、, from Wall Street to con struct ion, the role cha nge totraditi on ally female at-home pare nti ng can be annoying, said An drea Doucet, professor of sociology and authorof “ Do Men Mother? ” . Jeremy Smith, author of The Daddy Shift, once said,StFofftdadjclrom Walldepe nds on how much they got in

43、so-called walkaway （遣散费） mon ey. With a big payme nt, they can tell themselves they ria semi-retirement, they spending more time with family and they rtaking a break before gett ing back in the game.”“ RANDOMNESS OF DAYSShort said the hardest part of being a stay-at home dad is the “ randomnesse” hi

44、s job at Nuveen. He said,“ There tot of logistics （后勤）to work out. Somebody at skat ing practice, somebody at gymn astics, somebody s at soccer. ”Roger Van dewater, who cared for two tee nage sons in Duxbury, Massachusetts, after losi ng his job as afinancial services database advisor in May, said h

45、e finds it much harder to concentrate with so many in terrupti ons from his family.Short said he would prefer a full-time pay ing job, but he enjoys his new role.49. What does the underlined word“ This ” in the first paragraph refer to?A. Bob Short s ready answerB. The questi on which job is more di

46、fficultC. Bob short s old post at Nuveen InvestmentsD. Bob Short csnt position as stay-at-home dad50. Why do former Wall Streeters take on new pare nti ng roles?A. Because they are not as wealthy as before the econo mic depressi onB. Because the US econo mic depressi on has made them lose their jobs

47、.C. Because they are asked to look after the family at home.D. Because they can t find a better job in job markets.51. What is implied in the last three paragraphs?A. Bob Short and Roger Van dewater are both unin terested in the prese nt new role.B. Bob Short is content with his prese nt new role de

48、spite the randomn ess of his days.C. Bob Short and Roger Van dewater are good friendsD. Bob Short is very fond of havi ng sports52. What is the passage mainly about?A. Former Wall Streeters have worked as new stay-at-home dads since the econo mic depressi on.B. Un employme nt in the USA has become a

49、 com mon problem.C. The finan cial crisis has a great effect on Wall Street.D. Many wealthy men in America prefer to live an easy life.DReader Janet Maynard has a lot of young bushes in her garde n and is sufferi ng from wateri ng can elbow . So for Janet and anyone else who does nt want to waste ti

50、me, effort and water, here are my top tips for keep ing pla nts refreshed in thirsty times.Water in the evening if possible, rather than leaving it till you see things suffer. That way the roots can take up the water in cool soil overni ght.Violently jetting hoses （皮管）mess up the soil structure and

51、may expose delicate roots. Use a rose （喷头） on a can. Aim low dont waste water wett ing leaves, even though they look pretty and refreshed.The most valuable and easily damaged pla nts n eed the most atte nti on, such as n ewly pla nted trees, bushes and climbers. Remove any water-keepi ng mulch （护根物）

52、 you may have put around the base, the n water it thoroughly at least two gallons, slowly. Dont aim your can rose at the stem -which we all usually tend to do. Aim the water in a wide circle so that the whole of the area un der the pla nt is watered. You could even make a cha nnel in the soil right

53、around the pla nt so that the water is held in place as it soaks（浸透）in. Replace themulch. Repeat each week even in showery weather for the first summer.How much water for pots? Fill up the gap betwee n the top of the soil and the top of the pot. Let the water soak right in and then fill it again. Do

54、 this daily in hot weather for most summer potted plants.Stand pots in saucers （垫盘）-it makes a big differenee. But remember to check that the plants are notsitt ing in water for days on end whe n the weather tur ns wet. Roots will rot.If the fertilizer in pots really dries out, the water may get str

55、aight out of the pot without being absorbed. Correct this by standing or floating the pot in a bucket of deep water until it sinks and no bubbles rise.A push-butt on wateri ng can makes for more efficie nt wateri ng, and recycled water bottles upside dow n with a n eedle which has a hole on the end

56、are useful, too, for pots.53. What does the underlined part watering can elbow ”n Paragraph 1 most probably mean?A. A certa in ki nd of men tal diseaseB. The extreme thirst for water.C. The power of water.D. Tired ness or pain in part of the body.54. Which of the following statements is NOT true acc

57、ording to the passage?A. It would be better to water the pla nt in the evening tha n in the morning.B. It n ecessary to water n ewly-pla nted trees once a week in the first summer.C. Put potted plants in saucers in case the roots rot in damp weather.D. Make sure fertilizer in the pot doesn dry out, otherwise the water would not be fully absorbed.55. We may easily lear n from the passage that.A. potted pla nts n eed to be watered every week even in rainy we