1、2江苏省海安高级中学 2008-2009 学年第二学期第二次月考 高一英语试卷 第 I 卷 (三部分,共 85 分)第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 20 分)第一节听下面 5 段对话。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。1. Where is the man now?A. In Washington. B. In New York. C. In Boston.2. What does the man mean?A. He doesnt like Jap
2、anese food. B. He doesnt want to eat out.C. He wants to pay.3. What will the woman probably do?A. Lock the computer lab later.B. Leave with the man.C. Show the man where the lab is.4. When are Francie and Mike getting married?A. In August. B. In June. C. In July.5. What can we infer from the dialogu
3、e?A. They are old friends. B. They are employer and employee.C. They are new friends.第二节听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,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。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5 秒钟;听完后,每小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料,回答第 6-8 题。6. Where does the conversation take place?A. At Jacks home. B. In Mr
4、s. Smiths office. C. In the classroom.7. Why didnt Mrs. Smith believe in Jack?A. Because he often forgot to bring his maths exercise-book with him.B. Because he seldom handed in his homework on time.C. Because his maths exercise-book was lost.8. What do you think of Jack?A. He is an honest student.B
5、. He is a hard-working student.C. He is a clever but lazy student.听第 7 段材料,回答第 9-11 题。9. What happened to the mans bike?A. It was hit by a car. B. It was hit by a truck C. It was broken on a street.10. How was the bike after the accident?A. There was nothing wrong with it.B. It was completely damage
6、d except the wheels.C. The wheels were both damaged.11. When did the accident happen?A. When the man was riding on it.B. When the bike was in front of the mans house.C. When the man was getting off the bike.听第 8 段材料,回答第 12-14 题。12. What does Dr. Wilson teach?A. English B. Maths C. Chemistry.13. Whic
7、h subject will Fred probably get an “A” in?A. History B. Maths C. Chemistry.14. What will Dr. Wilson do in order to help Fred have to get an “A”?A. She will give her students two more tests.B. she will give her students two less testsC. She will ask her to write a composition in English.听第 9 段材料,回答第
8、 15-17 题。15. Why does the woman repeat the mans question “Whats wrong with it”?A. She is angry. B. She is puzzled. C. She is pleased.16. Where are the mans cigarettes?A. On the carpet. B. On the tree. C. In the dustbin.17. What does the woman think of housework?A. Not very important. B. Not very eas
9、y. C. Nothing at all.听第 10 段材料,回答第 18-20 题。18. In what way is American farm life different from that in many parts of the world?A. Neighbours can be seen everywhere.B. Many towns are built for farmers.C. Each family lives on its own fields.19. When do American farmers usually travel to town accordin
10、g to the talk?A. On weekends.B. Any day of the week.C. When their machines need repairs.20. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about farm life?A. Cars and good roads. B. Radios and TV sets. C. Sports games.3第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节, 满分 35 分)第一节:单项选择(共 15 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)从 A、B、C 、 D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳
11、选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. You should get your ideas _ when you are putting _an ad campaign.A. on; across B. along; forward C. through; on D. across; together22. How _ they expect to learn anything when they spend all their spare time watching TV?A. can B. should C. might D. could23. -What happened to Mr. G
12、reen?-I heard that ten years ago he arrived at a distant village, _never _ again.A. determined; to move B. being determined; to move C. determined; moving D. determining; moving 24. He was so angry at _ she was doing _ he walked out and closed the door behind him.A. what, what B. that, that C. what,
13、 that D. that, that25. I am looking for another job because I feel that nothing I do _ my boss. A. serves B. satisfies C. promises D. supports 26. -Jack seems to be in trouble again now.-_to give such a lazy man any more help!A. It is no good B. There is no pointB. It is no wonder D. There is no nee
14、d27. Since you have made such good preparations, there _ be any problem about passing the coming exam.A. mustnt B. shant C. shouldnt D. neednt28. -It is exciting that you are living so close to me!-Come and see me whenever _.A. you are convenient B. you feel convenientC. it is convenient to you D. i
15、t will suit your convenience29. - Why are you so popular with your students?- As a teacher, I seldom give my students so difficult a problem _ they cannot work out.A. as B. that C. if D. which 30. Thousands of athletes _ in many countries competed _ medals in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.A. inv
16、olved; to B. involving; by C. to involve; against D. involved; for31. -John, how did your English exam go? 学科网-I thought I _, but in fact I came in the top 10% in the class. 学科网A. should have failed B. couldnt have failed 学科网 C. might have failed D. mustnt have failed32. -How often do you go to the
17、countryside to see your grandmother?-_.A. Every second weeks B. Each few weeks C. Every other week D. Each two weeks33. Good morning. May I help you? Yes. Im looking for a flat. Id like _ with two bedrooms.A. those B. one C. it D. that 34. -Id like to go to the cinema with you, Dad!-Sorry, my darlin
18、g, but this film is _ for adults only.A. allowed B. designed C. mentioned D. intended35. The flu is believed _ by viruses that like to reproduce in the cells inside the human nose andthroat.A. causing B. being caused C. to be caused D. to have caused第二节 完形填空(共 20 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 20 分)阅读下列短文,从短文后所给各题的
19、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。One spring afternoon five years ago, Jimmy Liao was crying in the hall of Taipeis Sherwood Hotel, Life seemed 36 . The people who laughed as they walked past were taking their 37 for granted (认为 理所当然), just as he 38 himself. Now, however, he felt 39 and he co
20、uldnt even show his disappointment in his 40 .Seeking(寻求)more personally satisfying 41 , he had just left a successful job as a commercial artist when it seemed that fate(命运) played a cruel 42 on him. It was at this time that he developed cancer and was 43 to work. But that moment in the hotel was a
21、 turning point for Jimmy. He began to 44 the fact that there is no such a thing as fate, only 45 . Since then, he has published several imaginative, illustrated(带插图的)books.According to Jimmy, you are 46 you choose to be. You can give up or you can work to be a happier person. Jimmy realized that, wh
22、ile the world 47 seems unfair, your choice can change your life.This idea can be 48 in Jimmys books, where his characters show the powerlessness they feel 49 making their choices. The message that goes with Jimmys drawings, however, is 50 .Though the world may make us feel small, we must be 51 . Eve
23、rything will be all right for usas it is for the “small people” in Jimmys booksif we make choices that are 52 for us.In spite of his new 53 and wealth, Jimmy prefers working 54 at home with his wife and daughter. He spends his mornings drawing. To Jimmy, living a life as he chooses means much more t
24、han money and fame could 55 .36Aunhappy Bunusual Cunfair Duneasy37Ahealth Bwealth Chappiness Dillnesses38Aought to Bhad to Cneeded to Dused to39Aashamed Bregretful Chelpless Dendless40Acrying Bpainting Cimagination Dconsideration41Ahome Bcondition Csituation Dwork42Agame Btrick Crole Dpart43Aunable
25、Bimpossible Cunfit Ddifficult44Aunderstand Bface Crefuse Drecognize45Afailures Befforts Cchoices Dinterests46Athat Bwhat Cwhich Dwhoever47Aalways Bseldom Csometimes Dusually448Afound Bdrawn Cwritten Daccepted49Aafter Babout Cwith Dbefore50Apowerful Bhopeful Cuseful Dsuccessful51Agreat Bstrong Cbrave
26、 Dequal52Ascientific Bbasic Cright Dsimple53Aproduct Bfame Cname Djob54Arapidly Bseparately Cslowly Dquietly55Aoffer Bgain Cgather Dearn第三部分:阅读理解(共 15 小题,每题 2 分,满分 30 分)AHeres an unusual story: a diamond ring was recently found in an egg. The magician, Liu Qian, discovered it, in front of an audienc
27、e of millions at CCTVs Spring Festival Gala. Lius magic tricks have made the centuries-old art of magic fashionable once again, and made him the hottest magician in China. As a seasoned young magician from Taiwan, Liu is popular worldwide for his magic shows. Countries he has performed in include th
28、e United States, Japan, South Korea and the UKWitnessing something impossible happen right before your eyes is the root of peoples love for magic. Liu is known for his interaction with his audiences. He has a unique understanding of showmanship (演出技巧 ) . “Its actually thinking rather than ones manip
29、ulation(操作) skills that is more important to achieving a successful magic show. We think carefully about how to design the shows creatively to make them appear more interesting.” Liu said.Liu Qians success dated back to his childhood. Born in 1976 in Taiwan, he found himself attracted to a magic toy
30、 in a shop when he was seven years old. At the age of 12, he won Taiwans Youth Magic Contest, which was judged by the great American magician, David Copperfield. Yet, Liu never planned on becoming a professional magician. He studied Japanese literature at university and only hoped to be an amateur(业
31、余的) magician in his spare time. However, his failure to find a proper job after graduation pushed him towards magic as a career. To refine his performing skills, he has performed on streets, roads and fields, for passersby, policemen and farmers. “Street shows are the biggest challenge for us magici
32、ans. We have to deal with unexpected situations and tough crowds,” Liu said. 56. The story is about _. A. why people love magic B. what magic tricks areC. how fashionable magic is D. how Liu Qian became Chinas hottest magician 57. People love to watch magic because _. A. they cant figure out the sec
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41、e DOld people CI moved into a new house in July. Since then I have met a few of my neighbors who are very nice people. For Christmas, I thought I would do something nice for each of the neighbors I know. There were nine neighbors whom I knew by name or spoke with often when I was out in my yard. I k
42、new which houses they lived in. I decided to add one more to my list. This lady I decided to add lives down the street from me. I meet her every morning walking to work as I drive down the street. She always smiles to me. But I had no idea who she was and which house she lived in. I planned to make
43、small fruit baskets and leave them on my neighbors front porches(门廊) on Christmas Eve. I signed the cards: “Happy Holidays from 5104 Northumberland Road.“ I saved the last for the friendly lady. I finally decided on a house where I met her each morning and guessed that it was hers. My neighbors real
44、ly appreciated the baskets and would tell me as they saw me in the yard or they would call, and a couple even came by to thank me. This morning I found a small note in the mailbox. It was addressed simply: Resident, 5104 Northumberland Road. The Thank You card really caught me by surprise. I opened
45、it and read the message, “Thank you for the lovely fruit basket you left on our porch. It was very thoughtful. Richard Kelly passed away last week. He talked a lot about how nice it was that someone remembered him in his time of illness. He really appreciated it.“ I had no idea who Richard Kelly was
46、 and that he had been seriously ill. I had left that nice ladys basket on his porch by mistake. I wanted to say sorry, but that would be wrong. I believe that Mr. Kelly was meant to have that basket because he was dying. I hate that the nice lady did not get to receive a fruit basket on Christmas, b
47、ut I believe if she knew what had happened, she would be happy. I feel pleased to have helped Richard Kellys last days be more cheerful. 64. How many Christmas gifts did the author intend to send?A. Nine. B. Eight. C. Ten. D. Eleven.65. Where did the friendly lady live?A. She lived at the end of Nor
48、thumberland Road. B. Her address was 5104 Northumberland Road.C. She was thought to share a house with Mr. Kelly.D. The author was not sure about her address at all.66. How did the authors neighbors respond to his gifts?A. They liked the gifts very much and were thankful.B. They were thankful that they wanted to be friends.C. They