1、三台县观桥中学高 2011 级高三下期第一次英语月考题试题卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题） 。第卷 1 至 8 页，第卷 9至 10 页，共 10 页。考生作答时，须将答案答在答题卡上,在本试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。满分 150 分。考试时间 120 分钟。考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。第卷（选择题 共 90 分）注意事项：1. 必须使用 2B 铅笔在答题卡上将所选答案对应的标号涂黑。2. 第卷共两部分，共计 90 分。第一部分 英语知识运用（共两节，共 40 分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节,满分 40 分）第一节 单项填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）从
2、 A、B、C 、 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1. Hi, Sam. You did a good job.-_A. My pleasure B. Dont mention it C. Thank you D. Not at all2. It is just _ fun game played by _ white -collar workers.A. a;不 填 B.不 填 ； the C.不 填 ； 不 填 D. a; the3. Id say shes pretty rich， _ from her clothes.A. to judge B.
3、judging C. judged D. having judged4. Your handwriting is perfect. To tell the truth, Ive never seen _ before.A. the best one B. the better one C. a better one D. a best one5. 一 Have you ever read The Brief History of TimelYes， while in London I _ it a couple of times.A. had read B. read C. have read
4、 D. was reading6. Your phone number again? I wasnt able to _ yet.A. put it down B. cut it down C. bring it down D. break it down7. The Great Wall is a place _ almost all tourists would like to visit when they come to Beijing A. why B. which C. when D. where 8. Far hopeful that we have _ it takes to
5、face the challenge.A. that B. what C. which D. whom9. We havent enough chairs for_ _,so ， you see, some of you have to share.A. somebody B. anybody C. everybody D. nobody10. People are still arguing _ the emperor was buried.A. where was it that B. where it was that C. it was where that D. that it wa
6、s where第二节完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1. 5 分，满分 30 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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。Last summer a tornado hit a small town nearby. I saw ，in the local newspaper ，a picture of a young woman, a little boy and a younger 11 _ standing in front of a totally destroyed house, eyes wide
7、open with 12 _ I noticed their clothing 13 closely matched ours. This would be a good opportunity to teach my children to help those less 14 _I 15 _ their situation to my seven-year-old twins ，Brad and Martin, and 16 the boys to donate some of their less favorite toys. My little daughter, Meghan, 17
8、 quietly when the boys piled up the old toys. After a while ，Meghan walked up 18 Lucy-her much-loved doll， 19 tightly to her chest. She put her round little 20 into Lucys ，giving her a final kiss, and then laid her 21 on top of the others. “Oh， honey”，I said，“you dont have to give Lucy. You love her
9、 so much. ”Meghan nodded, trying to 22 her tears. “Lucy makes me happy ，Mummy. Maybe shell make that little girl happy, too. ”The boys watched in surprise 23 their baby sister placed Lucy in the 24 While I stared at Meghan, reflecting upon my donation ，they went, without a word, to their room and bo
10、th 25 with their valued items. Martin hesitated 26 ，then looked over at Meghan and put his model car next to Lucy. Amazed ，I removed my old 27 from the box, and 28 _ it with a new one I had bought the week before, hoping the young woman would 29 it as much.Anyone can give away what they no longer ne
11、ed, but true generosity is giving what you 30 . I，who had meant to teach ，was taught.11. A. man B. woman C. boy D. girl12. A. fear B. anger C. pity D. sympathy来源:学科网 ZXXK13. A. brands B. colors C. sizes D. prices14. A. optimistic B. thankful C. fortunate D. wealthy15. A. announced B. explained C. de
12、monstrated D. translated16. A. encouraged B. commanded C. requested D. allowed17. A. waited B, behaved C. counted D. watched18. A. to B. with C. by来源:学|科|网 D. for19. A. tied B. hugged C. hung D. grasped20. A. eyes B. ears C. face D. head21. A. gratefully B. swiftly C. painfully D. gently22. A. keep
13、out B. tak e off C. hold back D. burst into23. A. as B. before C. after D. once24. A. car B. box C. room D. picture25. A. played B. dealt C. returned D. vanished26. A. anxiously B. briefly C. again D. instead27. A. doll B. item C. newspaper D. jacket28. A. replaced B. balanced C. mixed D. compared29
14、. A. wash B. keep C. wear D. love30. A. buy B. need C. intend D. dislike第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分 50 分）第一节 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 （共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）ADr Asim Syed, 32, has performed more than 100 operations at Londons Hammersmith Hospital in the countrys busiest transplant
15、unit, but never imagined that he would one day become a donor himself.He stepped forward when was told his 64-year-old mother might be dead within months unless she got a new kidney (肾). The worried surgeon brought her to London to be cared for at his hospital. However, it was not all plain sailing.
16、 Tests showed Dr Syed was the wrong blood group, so the only way was to go through a special blood-washing process. He consulted colleagues about that, but they didnt agree, because the risk of rejection is still too high. Dr Syed and his mother were then advised to consider a new way of donating an
17、d receiving, called an organ-paired. That is, Dr Syed donated his kidney to an unknown person and another donor in the chain was a successful match for his mother. The chain of three transplants took place at the same time on July 31 with Dr Syeds kidney going to a recipient in the Midlands and Mrs.
18、 Syed receiving her kidney from a person in the south of England.Just hours after donating his own kidney, Dr Syed found himself recovering in bed next to his mother. Mrs Syed said, “When I came round from my operation Asim was in the next bed and the first thing he said was, Mum now all your worrie
19、s are over. Tears fell down.”Now mother and son are recovering well with Dr Syed already back at work. Mrs. Syed is staying with him for several months while the hospital monitors her progress.He said, “I did what anyone would do when they see a relative suffering disease. Although I wasnt able to h
20、elp mum directly, by agreeing to be part of a chain, I was also very happy.”31. Why isnt it a plain sailing?A. No one can treat his mother well.B. Dr Syed was the wrong blood group. C. They didnt have money to be in hospital.D. Mrs. Syed was unwilling to receive the operation.32. Why didnt his colle
21、agues agree to the method of blood-washing?A. It is very dangerous. B. It costs t oo much. 来源:学| 科|网C. They didnt know how to do it at all. D. They didnt have the relative equipment.33. What can we learn about Mrs. Syed?A. She was touched by his sons deed. B. She has already recovered completely.C.
22、After operation, she went her own home.D. She was in hospital in London for many years. 34. What can be inferred from the text?A. The hospital still needs improving.B. Dr Syed has love and devotion to his parents.C. The expense in the hospital is too high to afford.D. Dr Syed donated his kidney to h
23、is mother directly.BMost full-time students at American universities must have health insurance. This is because college health costs in the United States are high. Colleges are not able to pay the costs if a student suffers a serious accident or sickness. Many American colleges have health centers
24、where doctors and nurses treat students medical problems. This service may be included in the cost of attending college. Health insurance is usually needed for extra services.Students may already be protected under their familys health insurance policies. If not, many colleges offer their own insura
25、nce plans.For example, students at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor are treated without charge for minor medical problems at the university health center. But the university suggests that students buy its health insurance plan to pay for other health services. The cost is about eight-hundred
26、dollars a year. The insurance generally pays for hospital services, emergency room care and visits to doctors. It also pays for laboratory tests and X-rays. And it pays ninety percent of the cost of drugs ordered by a doctor. The plan does not pay for birth control ， care of the teeth or eyeglasses.
27、 And it does not pay for preventive care such as injections that prevent disease.Students at Boston College in Massachusetts are required to have their own health insurance plan or to buy the college accident and sickness insurance. The college plan costs about five- hundred dollars a year. It pays
28、for any medical care needed within a time period. It does not pay for eyeglasses, hearing aids, or dental treatment. Students can also buy independent insurance policies from insurance companies. The details of such policies are different, depending on where the student lives.35. The insurance in Un
29、iversity of Michigan covers all of the following EXCEPT _ .A. hospital services B emergency room careC. teeth care D. lab tests and X-rays36. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Many colleges dont have their own insurance plans.B. Students cant be protected under their familys
30、 health insurance policies.C. The costs of attending college include the service of treating serious sickness.D. The health insurance plans for the students are different from place to place.37. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. American students health care costs are covered in more w
31、ays than one.B. The health insurance of University of Michigan can be used in Boston College.C. 500 dollars can cover any medical care costs within a year.D. No protection of any kind is available for part-time students.38. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Health cos
32、ts in the United States.B. The protection of the students in America.C. Health insurance in American universities.D. American students medical system .CIf this 13-year-old American boy succeeds in his bid to climb Mount Everest, he has modest ambitions-pick a small piece of rock from the top of the
33、world as a memento and wear it in a necklace.“I will not sell it ； I will not give it to anyone. It is something for myself to say this is a rock from the summit ” Jordan Romero from California, told reporters in Kathmandu. He left for the mountain on Sunday.If he succeeds, Romero will become the yo
34、ungest climber to scale the 8,850 meters(29， 035 feet) Everest summit. Currently a 16-year-old Nepali boy, Temba Tsheri Sherpa, holds the record of being the worlds youngest climber of Mount Qomolangma.But Romero, sitting over lunch with his climbing father and stepmother in Kathmandus tourist distr
35、ict of Thamel said he was not after setting climbing records.Romero said Mount Qomolangma, that straddles (跨 越 ） Nepal - China border, was part of his goal to climb the highest mountains on all seven continents.“It is just a goal， ” he said confidently. “If I dont succeed I am okay. I will try again
36、.“Romero has already climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mount McKinley in Alaska among others.His father Paul, a critical care paramedic, said the boy was ready to take on the climb and understood the risk of climbing the giant mountain.“I know it requires a lot of patience. I will remain patie
37、nt. I want to stay safe and make the right choice ， Romero said of his climb using the northeast ridge route on the Chinese side of the mountain.More than 4,000 climbers have reached the top of Mount Qomolangma since it was first climbed by New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary and Nepals Tenzing Norgay
38、Sherpa in 1953. Romera said he wanted to climb the highest mountains in all 50 states in the United States next. “It does not need to be after Qomolangma and could be in between.“ Romera added.39. Romero decided to climb Mount Qomolangma to _.A. set a new record B. realize his dream C. take a piece
39、of rock D. please his father40. Until now ， who is the worlds youngest climber of Mount Everest?A. Jordan Romero. B. Temba Tsheri Sherpa. C. Kathmandu. D. Paul.41. How did his father feel about Romero climbing Mount Everest?A. Supportive. B. Critical. C. Proud D. Worried.42. Which is true according
40、to the passage?A. Romero has a small piece of rock from the top of the world.B. Very few climbers have reached the top of Mount Qomolangma so far.C. Romero has climbed the highest mountains in all 50 states in the United States.D. Climbing the highest mountains requires a lot of patience.DAs a man t
41、hinks in his heart, so is he.Just be happy. Sounds too simple, doesnt it? But, in reality, we can have much more happiness if we choose to consider things in positive attitude. Everyone experiences the ups and downs of life; however ， we can make a decision to deal with negative things or practice w
42、hat the old saying says to do: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! ”It really boils down to your attitude and you have the ability to change your attitude into any shape you like. Here are some tips: Ignore those who tell you that life is too difficult to be happy. What do they know? When yo
43、u awaken each morning, be thankful for another day, even if its raining. Smile at those you meet, even if they dont return the favor. Dont borrow trouble. Each day has enough of its own. Dont allow trouble to bury you in its gray clouds of sorrow. Dont give in to negative thinking. Refuse to give up
44、 on anything worth having or doing. Do something you enjoy each day, even if its just a walk in your neighborhood. Whistle as you go through the day. Work at being happy because its worth it.Youre human, like everyone else, and from time to time you need a little pick-me-up in your decision to be ha
45、ppy. When you reach that stage, find someone else who has decided to be happy. Join forces with him or her and march forward in your decision to be a happy person.Simply speaking, a happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.Cho
46、ose today to just be happy-as much as it depends on you!43. The underlined sentence advises us to _ .A. work hard for a comfortable life B. drink lemonade when in difficultyC. make the best of what we have D. ignore the negative side of life44. To feel happy, you should _ .A. not give up on negative
47、 thinkingB. have a walk with your neighbor every dayC. live in certain circumstancesD. consider the ups and downs of your life positively45. According to the passage ， who is probably considered to be a happy person?A. Agnes is always seeking comfortable circumstances.B. Raman is easy to sink in neg
48、ative thinking.C. Kingsley spends some time seeing his favorite films.D. Louisa hates her boss but doesnt give up the job.46. Whistle as you go through the day so that _ .A. you can make the lemonade delicious B. you will be happy about your lifeC. you wont have any trouble at all D. you may make ot
49、hers happyEChildren in America are encouraged, but not forced, to “leave the nest” and begin an independent life once they reach a suitable age (usually between 18 and 21 years) . After children leave home they often find social relationship and financial support outside the family.Parents do not arrange marriages for their children ， nor do children usually ask permission of their parents to get married ， Romantic
