重庆市巴蜀中学高三英语第四次月考试卷(无答案)

重庆市巴蜀中学2012届高三第四次月考英语试卷
注意事项：
1．本卷考试时间120分钟，满分120分。

2．本试题卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分。

答案一律做在答卷页上。

第I卷（共80分）
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）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。

1. Under the influence of financial crisis, ______ unemployment is very high at the
moment, it is very difficult for people to find _____ work.
A. the; /
B. /; /
C. the; a
D. an;
the
2. Man has already landed on the moon, but it’s still a question now _____ man can
land on the Mars in the near future.
A. that
B. which
C. whether
D. what
3. –--Is Paul playing both soccer and tennis for the school?
--- He ______. But now he has given up playing games.
A. is
B. has
C. was
D. had
4. --- ______ the plane have taken off on time?
--- I’m af raid not. The fog was too thick then.
A. Need
B. Should
C. Can
D. Must
5．--- Can you tell me the timetable of the school bus?
--- Well, the bus _________ here for the campus at 6:30 am.
A. will leave
B. left
C. is leaving
D. leaves
6. Sir Denis, who is 78, has made it clear to his children that much of his collection
______ away to the nation after his death.
A. has given
B. is to give
C. gives
D. is to be
given
7. Some of the students have already learned enough English to _____ a conversation
with a native speaker.
A. go on
B. carry on
C. keep on
D. hold on
8. Was it in 2005, ______ he was at college, ______ this young man won the
international prize?
A. that; when
B. when; when
C. when; that
D. which;
that
9. ---Did Henry pick nuts on the tree himself?
--- He _____ because he was not able to climb trees.
A. hadn’t picked them
B. picked them
C. had picked them
D. had
them picked
10. --- What _____ you the chance to see the film?
--- Attending the meeting.
A. spent
B. took
C. cost
D. paid
11. With so many eyes ____ on her, the girl was a little nervous at the beginning
but managed to keep calm later.
A. fixing
B. being fixed
C. to fix
D.
fixed
12. –-- What can I do for you, sir?
---I am looking for a book on gardening. I want to borrow ______.
A. one
B. this
C. it
D. the one
13. I was only half way back to the company where I worked ______ my car broke down.
A. before
B. as
C. while
D. when
14. ______around the office building, we were taken to see the school building.
A. Having been shown
B. Having shown
C. Being shown
D. To be shown
15. It took hundreds of workers nearly six months to clear away _______ remained
of the World Trade Center.
A. those
B. that
C. where
D. what
16. I have been planning to have a computer at home, but still I haven’t decided
_____ to buy as there are so many models of them at the market.
A. where
B. which
C. what
D. how
17. --- ______ at the new school?
--- Fine, I’ve got used to the life there and I’ve made some friends.
A. How are you feeling
B. What are you doing
C. How are you getting on
D. How do you do
18. Your sister is said ______ in the supermarket when she was doing shopping
yesterday.
A. to be treated badly
B. treating badly
C. being badly treated
D. to have been badly treated
19. Over the past decade in Taiwan, the manufacturing industry has _____ the
information industry.
A. found a way of
B. given way to
C. made way for
D. changed the
way of
20. ---Why did you come to see the exhibition you didn’t like?
--- I shouldn’t like _______, but my girlfriend insisted.
A. to come
B. to be coming
C. have come
D. to have come 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分,满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—40 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。

Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose. And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows. The year he died, the roses were still 21 to her door.
Each year he sent her roses, and the 22 would always say, “I love you even more this year than last year on this day. My love for you will always 23 , with every passing year.” She knew this was the last t ime 24 the roses would appear. Her loving husband did not know that he would 25 . He always liked to do things early. Then if he got too busy, 26 would work out fine.
A year went by, and it was 27 to live without her mate. Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before, the doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by the
door. She brought the roses 28 , calling the florist shop. The owner answered, and she asked him if he would explain why someone would do this to her, 29 her such pain?
“ I know your husband passed away more than a year ago,” the owner said, “ I know you’d
30 , and you would want to know.” “ The flowers you received today were 31 in advance.” “ Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance.”
She thanked him and hung up the phone, her tears now welling in her eyes. Her fingers 32 , as she slowly reached to 33 the card. Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note. This is what he wrote: “Hello my love, I know it’s been a year 34 I’ve been gone, I hope it hasn’t been too hard for you to overcome. I know it 35 be lonely, and the pain is very real. For if it was the other way, I know how I would feel. The love we shared 36 everything so beautiful in life. I loved you more than words can say.”
“ You were my friend and lover, I know it’s only been a year, 37 please try not grieve. I want you to be happy, 38 when you shed your tears. That’s why the roses will be sent to you for years.”
“ When you get these 39 , think of all the 40 that we had together, and how both of us were blessed. I have always loved you and I know I always will. But, my love, you must go on, you have some living still.”
Rose was now really washed in tears. What a devoted husband she had!
21. A. passed B. shown C. presented D. delivered
22. A. note B. message C. line D. information
23. A. disappear B. decrease C. grow D. keep
24. A. that B. / C. which D. what
25. A. pass by B. pass away C. pass down D. pass on
26. A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything
27. A. happy B. meaningful C. hard D. impossible
28. A. in B. out C. along D. up
29. A. curing B. healing C. causing D. killing
30. A. ask B. wonder C. doubt D.
telephone
31. A. purchased B. grown C. planted D. designed
32. A. shaking B. turning C. waving D. moving
33. A. buy B. get C. read D. write
34. A. when B. that C. before D. since
35. A. must B. can’t C. should D. need
36. A. made B. had C. let D. left
37. A. so B. but C. though D.
still
38. A. even B. only C. merely D. just
39. A. roses B. belongings C. congratulations D. remarks
40. A. sadness B. disappointment C. happiness D. sufferings
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。

( A )
About 21,000 young people in 17 American states do not attend classes in school buildings. Instead, they receive their elementary and high school education by working at home on computers. The Center for Education Reform says the United States has 67 public “cyberschools,” and that is twice as many as two years ago.
The money for students to attend cyberschool comes form the governments of the states where they live. Some educators say cyberschools receive money that should support traditional public schools. They also say it is difficult to know if students are learning well.
Other educators praise this new form of education for letting students work at their own speed. These people say cyberschools help students who were unhappy or unsuccessful in traditional schools. They say learning at home by computer ends long bus rides for children who live far from school.
Whatever the judgment of cyberschools, they are getting more and more popular. For example, a new cyberschool called Commonwealth Connections Academy will take in students this fall. It will serve children in the state of Pennsylvania from ages five through thirteen.
Children get free equipment for their online education. This includes a computer, a printer, books and technical services. Parents and students talk with teachers by telephone or by sending emails through their computers when necessary.
Students at cyberschool usually do not know one another. But 56 such students who finished studies at Western Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School recently met for the first time. They were guests of honor at their graduation.
41. What do we know from the text about the students of a cyberschool?
A. They have to take a long bus ride to school.
B. They study at home instead of in classrooms.
C. They receive money from traditional public schools.
D. They do well in traditional school programs.
42. What is a problem with cyberschools?
A. Their equipment costs a lot of money.
B. They get little support from the state government.
C. It is hard to know students’ progress in learning.
D. The students find it hard to make friends.
43. Cyberschools are getting popular because _____________.
A. they are less expensive for students
B. their students can work at their own speed
C. their graduates are more successful in society
D. they serve students in a wider age range
44. We can infer that the author of the text is __________________ .
A. unprejudiced in his description of cyberschools
B. excited about the future of cyberschools
C. doubtful about the quality of cyberschools
D. disappointed at the development of cyberschools
( B )
Clay is found almost everywhere in the world. It is formed by the action of wind and water on rocks over thousands of years. The rocks change in both chemical and physical ways. Chemically, elements like potassium and aluminum are added and take away. Physically, the rocks break down into smaller and smaller pieces. After a long time, some of the rock changes to clay.
Clay is important because it is used around the world to make containers of all kinds. Potters add water to soften the clay. This makes it easier to form into shapes by hand or by machine. Then it is fired in an extremely hot stove. The result is a container with a hard surface that will last for many years.
In many countries, clay was formed from volcanoes. This kind of clay usually contains many minerals. So the fires to make containers from volcanic clay must be hotter than those used for non-volcanic clay. The fires may be as hot as one thousand four hundred degrees Celsius.
It is also important to dry the clay containers slowly. This means that the highest temperature should not be reached too fast.
You can add materials to clay to gain desired results. For example, you can add sand to prevent tiny breaks or lines from forming in the finished product. But you should not use sand from the coasts of oceans. Instead, you should use sand from rivers or from other areas of land that are not near the sea.
You can usually find good clay in low areas of islands or land, especially if volcanoes helped form the land. Clay often exists in fields covered with some water. The clay will be found about one meter below the ground. River banks often also have clay about one meter or less under the surface.
You can recognize clay because it is very shiny when it is wet. You can also perform a test. Take some of the material and add enough water to it to make it seem like you are making bread. Then press it in your hand until it is about the size of an egg. It is probably clay if it holds together instead of falling apart when you stop pressing.
45. It’s not so easy to find clay ______________.
A. in the field covered with some water
B. in the field near the river bank
B. in the land formed by the volcanoes D. in the land on the top of mountains
46. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. To tell us how to recognize clay.
B. To introduce a way to find
clay.
C. To tell us clay is shiny.
D. To tell us how to make eggs from clay.
47. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. It needs a long time for the rock to change into clay.
B. Some clay is formed by the power of the wind and water.
C. You can add materials in the clay when you want to make containers.
D. You can dry clay container quickly if you want to save time.
48. Why must the fires to make containers from volcanic clay be hotter than those
used for non-volcanic clay?
A. The volcanoes are hotter than rocks.
B. The clay contains more minerals.
C. The temperature is difficult to reach.
D. High temperature is good for the containers.
( C )
According to a report by China News Weekly, Chinese white collars are becoming fully occupied in the office. They pursue many of their activities in the office building, eating, doing exercise, resting and playing games or even dating.
In large cities such as Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing, where economy is developing at a fast speed, office workers face an increasing work pressure day by day and many of them have begun to make office their home.
As the young generation in society, most of them are aged between 25 and 45. In the eyes of outsiders, they enjoy a comfortable life: they lead the fashion trend in the city and earn a high salary; they enjoy a flexible (灵活的) working schedule and a very good working environment; having a good education background, they don’t have to worry that one day they will lose their jobs.
However, only the white collars themselves know what others see as a good life is in fact a boring life. They often work for extra hours, suffer from loss of creative ability and have little time to make friends. When they go off from work late at night, sometimes they might think of asking for a leave the next day and having a holiday somewhere. However, when a new day begins, they find everything back to normal and themselves pushed by new tasks.
In fact, even if they don’t work for extra hours in the office, they have no place to go. Many of the young people are fresh from college, or have come to work in large cities from their hometowns. As newcomers, they haven’t established (建立) a social network. They have few friends to go dating. Meanwhile, many of them face a great pressure for earning money to buy a house or a car. If they cannot afford to buy these, they still have to work to pay for high apartment rents and communication fares.
49. Which of the following is NOT the reason for Chinese white collars to spend most
of their time in the office?
A. They are facing an increasing work day by day.
B. They are afraid of losing creativity.
C. They haven’t set up a social network.
D. They are obliged to work to lessen economic pressure.
50. What is the outsiders’ f alse impression of the young generation?
A. They lead a comfortable life.
B. They can earn a high salary.
C. Their working environment is perfect.
D. They are well educated.
51. What is the greatest pressure for these Chinese white collars?
A. Working schedule.
B. Fast developing economy.
C. Housing conditions
D. Communication fares.
52. The purpose of the writer writing this text is to ________ .
A. attract people’s attention to Chinese white collars
B. show the great contributions Chinese white collars make
C. reveal the negative side of Chinese white collars’ lives
D. show the miserable lives of Chinese white collars
( D )
Maja Kazazic looked closely down into the aquarium (水族馆). For two years, she had been watching the injured dolphin named Winter swim around the tank. From a distance, the dolphin seemed approachable enough. Still, as Kazazic prepared to jump into the water, a little panic gradually came into her excitement.
The young woman eased herself into the pool. Despite her fear, she felt strong wearing her new leg. She was ready to make good on a promise from long ago.
In second grade in Mostar, Yugoslavia, Kazazic’s five-year-old cousin, Jasmina, died of leukemia (白血病). Kazazic swore that she would honor the little girl by swimming with a dolphin, an animal they both adored. “Jasmia never got the chance to do it,” says Kazazic, 32, “so I decided that some day I’d do it for her.”
In 1993, during the Bosnian Civil War, 16-year-old Kazazic was badly injured. Her left leg was cut off just below the knee and was brought to the United States for treatment. A few months later, Kazazic received her first artificial leg. Because her right leg was also damaged, walking was still very painful. Nonetheless, she managed to graduate from a local high school.
After receiving a BA in psychology, she moved to Florida’s Gulf Coast. She liked watching the dolphins play at the aquarium. A young dolphin, Winter, who had lost her tail in a crab trap, caught Kazazic’s eye: “She swam more like a shrimp than a dolphin.”
After one doctor’s visit, trainers fit Winter with a high-tech tail. When it was done, Winter swim away fast. Kazazic was impressed. She approached the trainers, who put her in touch with inventors. Within ten days, she had a new leg and she could walk without pain again.
Eight months later, Kazazic was ready to keep the promise she had made in honor of Jasminia. “After being in a war zone, this should be a piece of cake,”Kazazic said as she lower herself into the tank. She held out a hand to Winter, who approached cautiously, and then moved away. After a few minutes, the dolphin let Kazazic move her hand gently over her back. The two started an hour-long swim around the pool. When Kazazic climbed out, her parents hugged her. She would have shouted out with joy had she not been aware of dolphin s’ sensitivity to noise. Instead she said quietly, “I felt I owe somebody something, and now I have paid my debt.” Out in
the parking lot, she got into her car and shouted loudly and happily all the way.
53. Which is the correct order of the following events?
a. Kazazic was brought to the USA for treatment.
b. Kazazic’s five-year-old cousin, Jasmina, died of leukemia.
c. Kazazic swim with a dolphin named Winter.
d. Kazazic’s leg was cut below the kne
e.
e. Kazazic had a new leg and could walk without pain.
A. b,d,c, a, e
B. b, d, a, e, c
C. d, a, e, c, b
D. b, a, d, e, c
54. Which of the following sentences BEST indicates Kazazic is a woman who keeps her word?
A. Despite her fear, she felt strong wearing her new leg. (Paragraph 2)
B. …“so I decided that someday I’d do it for you.” (Paragraph 3)
C. “I felt I owed somebody something, and now I’ve paid my debt.”(Paragraph
7)
D. “After being in a war zone, this should be a piece of cake,” (Paragraph
7)
55. Which of the following words can we use to describe Kazazic?
A. Ashamed, faithful and outgoing.
B. Hard working, shy and hesitant.
C. Unsatisfied, determined and grateful.
D. Determined, considerate and faithful.
56. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. A New Life of a Disabled Dolphin.
B. An Earnest Promise of a Disabled Woman.
C. The True Love Between a Woman and Her Cousin.
D. A Good Relationship Between a Woman And a Dolphin.
( E )
The Couch Surfing network is an online community stretching across the globe with over one and a half million members. The basic concept is to provide a platform for travelers to contact people who are willing to put them up free of charge. Travelers connect with potential hosts online and, if they like each other, exchange details to make further arrangements.
Basil is one traveler from Switzerland who is currently couch surfing with a Chinese host in Beijing. “I thought staying in hostel is nice but you mostly meet foreigners and speak English. If you use Couch Surfing you have chance to meet people living around the world and really get a chance to know the life of the place you visit.”Basil was speaking during a regular meeting of the Beijing network of Couch Surfing with a membership of almost 2000.
Although some people may have concerns about meeting complete strangers and giving them full access to your house, Beijing group member Fred Sharp from California say that the Couch Surfing community is one that generally attracts trust worthy people.
“I have never had a problem with guests. I’d say that this Couch Surfing
community worldwide is a fairly trustworthy community. Like I say, always be cautious, make sure that you read everyone’s profile that you’re considering hosting, and if it doesn’t feel right just say ‘no’, it’s OK.”
Originally launched in the US as a none profit organization in 2004, Couch Surfing is growing fast across the world. China is no exception with around 30,000 members and hundreds more signing up each week. One of them is Beijing resident Hai Yan who joined in November 2009. She says the first time she hosted a guest was a very positive experience. “My first guest was from Italy. He was very kind and helpful. He bought me a present from Italy, a handbag. It’s a famous brand!”
As the organization grows from strength to strength, hotel owners across the world will be watching very closely and possibly thinking twice about raising their prices too high.
57. The Couch Surfing net work is intended to ________________.
A. give reliable information about hotels
B. provide people with a platform to contact each other
C. find potential hosts who want to supply travelers with couches
D. offer travelers convenience to find suitable hosts for free accommodations
58. According to Fred Sharp, ______________ .
A. couch surfers can fully rely on Couch Surfing community
B. Couch Surfing community enables you to meet different people
C. Couch Surfing community is trusted by all couch surfers
D. couch surfers may form a judgment on hosts for free accommodation
59. We can infer from the passage that______________.
A. Couch Surfing has a long history
B. Hai Yan is satisfied with her host
C. Couch Surfing is getting popular in China
D. Basil works at the Beijing Network
60. The last paragraph suggests that hotels will __________ .
A. be replaced by the organization
B. probably not charge too much
C. consider reducing their prices
D. show no concern about the organization
第二节：阅读下列材料，从所给的六个选项（A、B、C、D、E、F）中，选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项。

选项中有一项为多余选项。

The people below are all looking for a hotel in Scotland for their holidays. After the description of these people, there is information about six Scotland hotels A—F. Decide which hotel would be most suitable for the people mentioned in questions 1—5 and then mark the correct letter (A—F) on you answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one hotel which you don’t need to use.
61. Two women friends who want to do several all-day hikes in the mountains during the spring. They like a place with traditional decorations and superb views.
62. A woman with two children aged six and ten, who will spend July in Scotland. The children are interested in animals and plants and the mother enjoys fashions.
63. A handicapped lawyer who must use a wheelchair but drives her own car. She enjoys concerts, museums, fine architecture and swimming. She will spend the first
two weeks of October in Scotland.
64. A writer, a teacher and their one-year-old daughter. They want to be in a quiet place during August. They enjoy good food, and like to take long walks (the baby rides in a back-pack).
65. An old couple, aged 65 and 68. They love mountain scenery and still take easy walks by the lakeside when they can. They hope to enjoy fresh air and some relaxing activities.
Edinburgh. Post House
A popular base for visitors to Edinburgh, this fine hotel stands next to the zoological Gardens within easy reach of the many famous sights, shops and entertainments of one of Europe’s most elegant capitals.
Gatehouse of Fleet. Cally Hotel
This impressive hotel, well-known for its good Scottish cooking, is an ideal choice for a relaxing family holiday. Set in 100 acres of private grounds, the Cally, a former stately home has something for everyone including its own fishing lake, outdoor heated swimming pool, green lawn, tennis court, children’s playground and sauna baths.
Glenborrodale. Glenborrodale Castle Hotel
There can be few better places for a refreshing holiday than this picturesque hotel set in its own 120 acres of beautiful countryside by charming Lake Sunart on the Ardnamurcan Peninsular (半岛). Boating and fishing are both available here.
Inverness. Royal Hotel
A unique feature of the Royal is its fine collection of antique furniture, china and glass. This friendly comfortable hotel, a favorite meeting place for the towns people, is an excellent base for getting to know the Highlands—Lake Ness, Great Gien and Culloden Moor are all within easy reach.
Peebles. Tontine Hotel
The Tontine had a fascinating beginning—it was built in 1808. This homely hotel has been extended to make it a really comfortable base for exploring the Tweed Valley and the attractive Lowland country.
North Berwick. Marine Hotel
This fine hotel overlooks the famous West Links golf course and is close to several sandy beaches. The Marine has its own open-air swimming pool and putting green as well as tennis, squash courts and saunas. Edinburgh, well-known for its art festivals, is only some 24 miles away.
第II卷(共40分)
第三部分: 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节: 短文改错(共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10分)
此题要求改正所给的短文中的10处错误。

要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在该词下写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用（∕）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处, 多改不计分。

Good morning, everyone,
It’s great honor for me to speak here. My name is Li Xiaojun, born into a humorous family. My father and mother are all teachers. Influenced by them, I read widely during my early age, but I’ve developed a great interest in arts and sports. I’m easy-going, get along well with my classmates.
It is this personality which helps me win over all my classmates’friendship, and also help me overcome many difficulties both in academic and personal life. Being admitted in your University has always been a beautiful dream for me. I dream constantly that I, along with mine classmates, will study happily under the help of the respectable professors; I dream that I will swim freely in the sea, enjoying the waves of knowledge.
I hope all my dream will come true in the near future.
Thank you.
第二节：书面表达（满分30分）详情看答卷。