1、四川省天全中学 2016 级九月月考英语试题本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题） 。第 I 卷 l 至 8 页，第卷 9 至 10 页。考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。注意事项：1答第一卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第 I 卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段
2、对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B.9.15. C.9.18.答案是 B。 1. What can we learn from the conversation?A. John is going to give a speech. B. John wont come to the meeting.C. The woman doubts whether John will c
3、ome.2. What are the speakers discussing?A. A book by a new author. B. A book they have both read.C. A book by an author they both know.3. Which is the woman going to choose next year?A. Extra sport. B. Cooking. C. Art.4. How is the woman getting along with her piano lessons?A. She is tired of them.
4、B. She is making progress.C. She wants to give them up.5. Why did Mr. Green knock the girl down?A. He was driving fast. B. He didnt see the girl. C. He was drunk. 第二节（共 15 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）请听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给出的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题给出 5秒钟的作答时间
5、。每段对话读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答 6、7 题。6. When does the train arrive in Newcastle?A. 13:30, Tuesday. B. 13:30, Monday. C. 11:30, Tuesday.7. How much does the man have to pay for the ticket?A.40 B.25 C.15听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What kind of animal has been most commonly drawn in the cave?A. The horse. B. The bull.
6、 C. The fish.9. Why was the cave closed in 1963?A. The tourists had drawn pictures on the walls. B. Some pictures had been destroyed.C. Few people had visited the cave.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Which sport does the woman choose to do?A. Tennis. B. Basketball. C. Volleyball.11. On what day will the
7、woman come for the course?A. Monday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.12. What is the price for one lesson?A. 5 B. 3.75 C. 8.75听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. How long has the man worked at the hospital?A. For three years. B. For two years. C. For five years.14. What will the mans office pay during the course?A. H
8、is course fees. B. His living costs. C. His salary.15. How long does the part-time course last?A. For a whole year. B. For 18 months. C. For two years.16. Which course does the man choose?A. The full-time course. B. The part-time course. C. The modular（模块） course.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What do
9、we know about Camp Alison?A. It is the oldest day camp in the UK. B. It has been operating for 20 years.C. It is operated by a company based in Australia.18. How long did it take Camp Alison to acquire ten sites in London?A. About 5 years. B. About 6 years. C. About 16 years.19. Why is it easy for C
10、amp Alison to find sites?A. There are many schools in the London area.B. Schools arent usually open in the summer.C. It has excellent sports equipment.20. What sometimes changes a day camp programme?A. A camp inspection. B. The weather. C. The directors plans.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分；第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2
11、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AUpon entering college, Yang Yi was uncertain about a lot of things. However, the 19-year-old international economics and trade student was certain about one thing: She wanted to participate in animal welfare efforts.“Im .always a nature and
12、 animal lover,“ she said. She joined the environmental protection association at her school. Now being president of a group of 25, she leads its efforts to help stray（流浪）cats and dogs by raising money to buy them food and collecting old clothes to make them homes.However, sometimes the association r
13、aises doubts. Some students have questioned whether helping stray animals breaks the laws of nature. “We tried to resolve the controversy,“ Yang said. “For wild animals, the best way to protect them is to preserve their environment and their natural habitat, and to let them live their own way. Howev
14、er, for animals that depend heavily on humans, such as dogs and cats, the proper way to treat them is to respect them and take care of them.“ Besides, if not accommodated properly, stray animals can bring threats to public health, as they are the main cause of rabies（狂犬病）in cities. “Now, many young
15、people in China have agreed upon the need to strike a balance between humans and nature. The only problem is how,“ said Yang. Yang and her fellow volunteers are cautious about what they do to help. For instance, sometimes people feed stray cats human food such as chocolate. But Yang and her friends
16、point that such food can be dangerous to stray cats.Yang also cooperates with Non-Governmental Organizations to spread animal protection knowledge. One of their recent exhibits was about animals in the entertainment industry. “We are still figuring out the best way to protect animals, but simple dee
17、ds such as saying no to animal performances can prevent wildlife from being captured and tamed. Step by step, well eventually reach our goal,“ she said.21. Why did Yang Yi join the environmental protection association?A. She majored in a relevant field. B. She wanted to protect nature and animals.C.
18、 She was uncertain about her life. D. She intended to know about animal welfare.22.What do the group members do for stray animals?A. They shelter them with old clothes. B. They feed human food to them.C. They train them for entertainment. D .They donate money to the association.23. In paragraph 3,Ya
19、ng believes thatA. all animals should live naturallyB. young people have known how to balance human and natureC. stray animals are bound to spread rabiesD. chocolate is not a proper food for stray cats24. What does Yang Yi think of her work?A. Enjoyable. B .Doubtful. C. Hopeful. D. Awful.BThe sharin
20、g economy has grown in recent years to include everything from apartment sharing to car sharing to community tool sharing. Since 2009, a new form of sharing economy has been emerging in neighborhoods throughout the US and around the world-Little Free Library. The libraries are boxes placed in neighb
21、orhoods from which residents can withdraw（取出） and deposit（存入） books. Little Free Libraries come in all shapes and sizes. Some libraries also have themes, focusing on books for children, adults, or tour guides.In 2009. Tod Bol built the first Little Free Library as a gift to his mother, who was a dev
22、oted reader. When he saw the people of his community gathering around it, exchanging conversation as well as books, he knew he wanted to take his simple idea further. “I think Little Free Libraries open the door to conversations we want to have with each other,“ Bol said. .Since then, his idea has b
23、ecome a movement, spreading from state to state and country to country. According to Little FreeLibrary.org, there are now 18,000 0f the little structures around the world, located in each of the 50 US states and 70 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia.The Internet has helped to spread Little Free L
24、ibraries. But an Atlantic article says the little, structures serve as a cure for a world of e-reader downloads . The little wooden boxes are refreshingly physical and human. For many people, the sense of discovery is Little Free Libraries main appeal. “A girl walking home from school might pick up
25、a graphic novel that gets her excited about reading; a man on his way to the bus stop might find a volume of poetry that changes his outlook on life,“ says the Atlantic article. “Every book is a potential source of inspiration “25. How do Little Free Libraries get their books?A. Citizens shared them
26、. B. Tod Bol donated them.C. US government provided them. D. The communities bought them.26. Why did Tod Bol want to build more Little Free Libraries?A. He wanted to promote his idea worldwide.B. He was inspired by the sharing economy.C. They can offer neighbors more chances to talk.D. They are a gi
27、ft to please his mother.27. What does the author of the Atlantic article believe?A. The Internet has helped to spread Little Free Libraries.B. Little Free Libraries are physical and human.C. E-reader downloads are undoubtedly beneficial.D. Little Free Libraries are more popular than e-reader downloa
28、ds.28. Little Free Libraries attract readers most in that _.A. they connect strangers togetherB. they are located all over the worldC. they are in various shapes and sizesD. they may give readers a sense of discoveryCSelfies (自拍) have become an increasingly common way to capture memorable moments. W
29、hen it comes to taking selfies , knowing the following tips can directly affect the quality of your final product. .The use of light is vital to improving image quality. Lights can help avoid shadows and create soft features on your face, so turn your face toward the main light. source. If you want
30、to be creative, play with light angles by turning your body, but make sure the photo is properly exposed and your face is lit from the front or the side. Besides, avoid taking selfies against the main light source or with overhead lighting. Additionally, natural light possesses a warmth that makes y
31、ou look like youre glowing.（发光）When taking selfies, angles also matter a lot. Hold the camera away from your face, and try to take photos both horizontally（水平地） and vertically. If not, your face might look bigger than usual. Ideally, the universal selfie angle is 45 degrees above your head. But you
32、should study your face at different angles because finding your best angle requires you having seen all of them.One problem with selfies is that most have distracting backgrounds. You can always do more to show others your best side. Try to simplify the background by taking selfies outdoors or in sp
33、acious areas. Document yourself engaging in interesting activities-hiking with family members, visiting landmarks, or working out with friends. At least, you can make the photo appealing by getting rid of your outstretched arm or a background thats too busy.You can also download some photo apps that
34、 allow you to adjust the lighting and contrast. Some apps offer useful filters（滤光器）, which can change your skin tone and eliminate pimples (粉刺) on your face.29. To get an image of high quality, you need to _.A. be under the light source B. be against the main lightC. face the main light source D. ha
35、ve the photo fully exposed30. How can you find the angle that suits you most?A. Study your face at different angles.B. Hold the camera far enough from you.C. Keep the camera lower than your face. D. Place the camera 45 degrees above your head.31. Which of the following should be avoided when taking
36、selfies?A. The use of natural light. B. A landmark as a background.C. Changes of the skin tone. D. A busy background.DQ: I currently entered college in New York. Since English is not my first language, I sometimes ask a friend to read my essays to help fix the grammar and language. I believe Im bein
37、g graded mainly on my ideas, and my friend helps me get my ideas across better in English. Is this OK?-MarianaA: Its good that you want to succeed in your written work at college. Making use of available resources to help you succeed is a smart strategy (策略). But while you may believe that your inst
38、ructors dont care as much about how you write as they do about your ideas, that s not a fair assumption.（假设）Certainly, your ideas are important. No matter how polished your writing is, it will not disguise a poorly expressed idea in a paper. But as a college student, being able to organize your thou
39、ghts clearly-whether youre speaking in class or writing a paper-is critical to show that youve mastered the material in each course. This does not mean you shouldnt ask others to review your written work before handing it in. Thats OK.You should not, however, allow a friend or anyone else to rewrite
40、 parts of your papers for you. Instead, ask them to simply let you know about any parts of the paper that are unclear and need work. Many colleges have writing centers where tutors will work with you on your writing-without doing the work for you.Regardless of whether you consult（咨询） with a friend o
41、r a tutor, the right thing is for you to talk to your instructors to ask their advice and let them know you plan to seek assistance with your writing. If you ask them in advance for guidance on whats appropriate and whats not for the written work they assign, that will allow you to be as transparent
42、 as possible about how you completed your assignments.-Professor Byron32. What problem does Mariana meet?A. She has trouble learning English grammar.B. She wonders if her method on writing is suitable.C. She doesnt get on well with her classmates.D. She isnt able to express herself in English.33. Ac
43、cording to Pro. Byron, whats the most important in writing a paper?A. Professional advice. B. Polishing carefully.C. Organizing thoughts. D. Familiar materials.34. When asking someone for help on your paper, you should ask him _.A. to hand in the paper after reading it B. to write the difficult part
44、 for youC. to make a writing. plan for you D. to tell you the part to be improved35. What does the underlined word refer to in the text?A. Essays. B. Courses. C. Ideas. D. Resources.第二节 I 共 5 小题 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。Four Ways to Be a Great RoommateHaving a roommate
45、 can be one of the best experiences in college or, easily, one of the worst。 36 Follow these tips to avoid the common mistakes that turn good roommate relationships sour.Talk things out.Communication is key. If something happens, sit down with your roommate and have a face-to-face conversation. Ive
46、seen roommate relationships fall apart because something happens and ,instead of talking to each other, the two start complaining about their roommates behind their backs 37 Dont expect to be best friends.Some roommates become the best of friends, and some dont. Dont put pressure on yourself or your
47、 roommate, especially when you first meet. 38 And if your roommate doesnt end up being your best friend, dont worry.Ask before you take.This applies to food, clothes and anything else. If you want to keep a relationship going, show your roommate that you have respect for what is his or hers by askin
48、g first. 39 Clean up after yourself.This should do without saying. Dont be lazy. Or, at least, dont bury your roommate in your clothes and garbage. Most people Ive come across in college are messy. 40 But being considerate with where you put your stuff will help you avoid conflict.A. So you need to thin
