江苏省江都市大桥高中2013届高三下学期开学考试英语试题(含答案)

江都市大桥高中2013届高三下学期开学考试
英语试题
第I卷（选择题）
一、单项选择
1．Thanks to the modern electrical_____, housework nowadays has been made easier and easier.
A. facilities
B. instruments
C. appliances
D. tools
2．--Mum, I can’t do the washing on my own. It’s too difficu lt.
--All right. I ______ you with it.
A. am helping
B. am going to help
C. am to help
D. will help
3．——Do you mi nd if I open the window? ——_______ . I feel a bit cold.
A. Of course not
B. I'd rather you didn't
C. Go ahead
D. Please close it 4．Unfortunately, when I dropped in, Doctor Li _____ for Beijing to join in the fight again SARS, so we only had time for a few words.
A. just left
B. has just left
C. is just leaving
D. was just leaving
5．---Could you tell me what made you so upset?
----__________.
A.Charged with giving away state secrets
B.Accused of giving away state secrets
C.Being charged with giving away state secrets
D.Accusing of giving away state secrets
6．Look out! Don’t get too cl ose to the house the roof is under repair.
A. whose
B. which C . of which D. what
7．____ the old mother’s deeds, all of us couldn’t keep back our tears and began to cry.
A. Moved by
B. Moving with
C. To be moved by
D. To be moving by 8．—Would you rather come on Friday or Saturday?
— ________.
A. Yes, of course
B. The other is better
C. What’s the matter
D. Either would suit me
9．So clearly _____ English that he can always make himself understood
A. does he speak
B. he speaks
C. did he speak
D. he spoke
10．---What do you expect your son to succeed in?
--- _________ the entrance exam.
A. To pass
B. Passing
C. Get past
D. Past 11．— ____ I know your name ?
— Sorry , you ____ .
A . May ; mayn''t
B . May ; can''t
C . Must ; mustn''t
D . Need ; must
12．I prefer a school ______teachers have to work as a team, instead of fighting against each other.
A. where
B. that
C. as
D. when
13．—Would you like me to help you with the maths problem?
—___________ It’s a most difficult one.
A.With pleasure.
B.Why not?
C.That’s all right.
D.It’s my pleasure.
14．—Oh,life is so boring!
—Please don’t think so.I suppose you’ve come to the point _________ a change is needed.
A.where
B.when
C.which
D.as
15．The boy ________ avoided being run over by a speeding car when crossing the busy street the other day.
A. hardly
B. slight ly
C. narrowly
D. gently
二、完型填空
Are you a man or a mouse? When people ask this question they want to know 1 you think you are a 2 person or a coward (懦夫). But you will never really know the answer to this question 3 you are tested in real life. Some people 4 they are brave but when they come face to face with real 5 , they act like cowards. Others think of themselves as cowards, but when they meet danger, they act like 6 .
Lenny had always thought of himself as a 7 person. He got worried before examinations. He worried about his job and health. All he wanted in life was to be safe and healthy. 8 , on January 15th, 2002, a plane crashed into the Potomac River in Washington. Lenny went to the river to see what was happening. He saw a woman in the 9 water. Lenny did not feel afraid. He kept very 10 and did a very dangerous thing. He jumped into the Potomac, 11 to the woman, and kept her head 12 the water. Seventy-eight people died that day. Thanks to Lenny, it was not 13 .
When you are in a very 14 situation and feel afraid, the body automatically produces a chemical in the blood. The chemical is called adrenalin. 15 adrenalin in the blood system, you actually feel stronger and stronger and are 16 to fight or run away. However, when you are absolutely terrified, the body can produce too much adrenalin. When this 17 , the muscles become very hard and you find you 18 at all. You are then paralyzed (使无能为力) with fear. This is 19 when we are very frightened, we sometimes say we’re “petrified”. This word comes from the Greek word “petros”, which means “stone”. We are 20 frightened that we become stonelike.
1. A. how B. neither C. whether D. either
2. A. brave B. real C. hard D. certain
3. A. when B. until C. after D. once
4. A. realize B. find C. think D. agree
5. A. life B. question C. mouse D. danger
6. A. soldiers B. mice C. heroes D. cowards
7. A. useful B. brave C. nervous D. terrible
8. A. So B. Therefore C. Then D. Actually
9. A. fresh B. poisonous C. warm D. ice-cold
10. A. nervous B. calm C. frightened D. excited
11. A. went B. helped C. spoke D. swam
12. A. in B. under C. above D. from
13. A. an accident B. a mistake C. seventy-eight D. seventy-nine
14. A. dangerous B. comfortable C. different D. favorable
15. A. With B. Without C. For D. Like
16. A. afraid B. unable C. ready D. anxious
17. A. gets B. disappears C. happens D. goes
18. A. needn’t B. can’t C. mustn’t D. shouldn’t
19. A. where B. how C. because D. why
20. A. really B. very C. such D. so
三、阅读理解
A
Shopping for clothes is not the same experience for a man as it is for a woman. A man goes shopping because he needs something. His purpose is settled and decided in advance. He knows what he wants, and his objective is to find it and buy it; the price is a secondary consideration. All men simply walk into a shop and ask the assistant for what they want. If the shop has it in stock, the salesman promptly produces it, and the business of trying it on goes forward at once. All being well, the deal can be and often is completed in less than five minutes, with hardly any chat and to everyone's satisfaction. For a man, slight problems may begin when the shop does not have what he wants, or does not have exactly what he wants. In that case the salesman, as the name implies, tries to sell the customer something else, he offers the nearest he can to the article required. No good salesman brings out such a substitute without least consideration; he does so with skill and polish（完美）: “I know this jacket is not the style you want, sir, but would you li ke to try it for size. It happens to be the color you mentioned." Few men have patience with this treatment, and the usual response is: “This is the right color and may be the right size but I should be wasting my time and yours by trying it on.
Now how does a woman go about buying clothes? In almost every respect she does so in the opposite way. Her shopping is not often based on need. She has never fully made up her mind what she wants, and she is only “having a look round". She is always open to persuas ion: indeed she sets great store by what the saleswoman tells her, even by what companions tell her. She will try on any number of things. Uppermost in her mind is the thought of finding something that everyone thinks suits her. Contrary to a lot of jokes, most women have an excellent sense of value when they buy clothes. They are always on the lookout for the unexpected bargain. Faced with a roomful of dresses, a woman may easily spend an hour going from one rail to another, to and fro often retracing her steps, before selecting the dresses she wants to try on. It is a tiresome process, but apparently an enjoyable one. Most dress shops provide chairs for the waiting husbands. 1．According to the passage, a man’s shopping is based on _______.
A．his money B．his hobbies C．his need D．his friends
2．Why does a lady welcome suggestions from anyone while buying a dress?
A．Because she wants to buy a dress that every one thinks suits her.
B．Because she doesn’t know how to buy a dress.
C．Because she doesn’t know whe ther to buy it or not.
D．Because she wants to show herself off in public.
3．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Most men have patience with trying it on while buying a jacket.
B．Most women have a poor sense of value when buying a dress.
C．A woman’s shopping is based on her need. k+s-5#u
D．A man doesn’t pay much attention to the price of the clothes he wants to buy.
4．The passage mainly talks about the ______ between men shoppers and women shoppers for clothes.
A．similarities B．differences C．varieties D．intentions
B
You may know the English letters A, B and C. But do you know there are people called ABC? You may like eating bananas. But did you know there is a “banana person”? How strange! Are these people from “another Earth”? No. They are just Chinese people like you and me.
ABC means American-Born Chinese. An ABC is a Chinese, but was born in the United States. Sometimes, people call an ABC a “banana person”. A banana is yellow outside and white inside. So, when a person is a banana, he or she is white inside—thinking like a Westerner and yellow outside—looking like a Chinese.
Do you know why? Usually, ABCs know little about China or the Chinese language. Some of them don’t speak Chinese.
But if ABCs cannot speak Chinese, can we still call them Chinese people? Yes, of course. They are Chinese. They are overseas (海外) Chinese. These people may be citizens(公民) of another country like the US, Canada or Singapore. But they have Chinese blood. Their parents, grandparents or even grea t-grandparents were from China. They all have black eyes and black hair.
But they are not Chinese citizens. They are not the people of the People’s Republic of China. For example, we all know the famous scientist C.N. Yang(杨振宁). He got the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1957. The Chinese love him, but he is an American citizen.
1．What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. He wan ts to tell us something about “ABC”.
B. He wants to show that Chinese are well respected in America.
C. He wants to tell us some knowledge about the English language.
D. He wants to introduce the American culture to us.
2．Chinese in Western countries are called “banana persons” because ____.
A. their bodies are white inside but yellow outside
B. they think like Westerners but look like Chinese
C. they were born in China but go to study in America
D. they like to eat bananas
3．C.N. Yang is mentioned here to show that ____.
A. American Chinese are great.
B. we love American Chinese
C. The Chinese can win Nobel Prizes
D. American Chinese are not Chinese citizens
C
Babysitter(保姆) Wanted
I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hou rs on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then other times as needed. He or she should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, and have some experience in caring for babies. This position also suits a college student with
experience looking for a part-time job. The pay is $10 an hour.
If this sounds like a good job to you, please reply to rebecharv@ or call 800-4964.
Office Manager Wanted
Our company is looking for a full-time experienced manager to run the business. Strong skills in organization and business management are required for this position. The office manager will be responsible for keeping financial (财务的) records, so he or she should be familiar with computers.
Please reply to jim@ or call 800-6978 to apply.
Waiter/ Waitress Wanted
A restaurant is looking for an experienced waiter / waitress. Knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics (基本要素) of fine dining and customer service.
If you’re interested, please contact us at job-tkupe-1329358152@ to apply.
This is a part-time job.
Office Cleaner Wanted
Looking for a Part-time job? A position in the Mississauga area needs an office cleaner! Part-time 4 hours a day from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Duties include:
●Cleaning the washrooms
●Cleaning the furniture
●Sweeping the floors
●Other general clea ning experience is necessary. Pay: $15 per hour
Reply to:job-p3b7u-1365632206@ or call 800-8197.
1．Which of the following position is a full-time job?
A. Babysitter.
B. Office manager.
C. Waiter / waitress.
D. Office cleaner.
2．If a college girl with some experience caring for children wants to apply for a job, where should she send an email?
A. job-p3b7u-1365632206@
B. job-tkupe-1329358152@
C. jim@
D. rebecharv@
3．What can we learn from the passage?
A. The office cleaner has to work three hours each day.
B. One can apply for a waiter or waitress by telephone.
C. A babysitter earns $5 more than an office cleaner per hour.
D. Experience is necessary for all these four jobs.
4．Which of the following is necessary for a waiter / waitress?
A. Being familiar with computers.
B. Having knowledge of wines.
C. Knowing more about menus.
D. Working well with others.
D
Is there something that you've always wanted to try but just never had the time? Well, make plans to try it now since you are on summer vacation. Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus to take photos of famous landmarks. Some vacations allow you plenty of opportunities to learn.
The most difficult aspect of a learning vacation may be choosing one because the possibilities are endless. If you enjoy cooking, various companies can take you to Italy, France, Spain, Mexico or even Peru. Once there, you can learn to prepare the local cuisine(烹饪). Trips are often planned to fit in with local food festivals or special events.
The term “learning vacation” often brings language to mind. The best way to learn a language is in an environment where it's spoken. Study Spanish, French or English. Or attempt a more unusual language like Polish, Estonian or Thai. You'll be able to learn about the country and absorb the culture at the same time.
If you are fond of sports, you can polish your skills or learn new ones. Golf and tennis schools welcome players of all levels. If you want a bigger thrill, you can learn to surf, go climbing or race cars. It's even possible to learn the art and techniques of bull fighting while on vacation!
You can also discover our inner artist. Many places offer painting classes in different mediums. The scenic locations, of the schools offer plenty of subjects that provide inspiration for practice.
If you prefer capturing the world on film, take a photography vacation. Travel with a small group to photograph beautiful animals or scenery. You can also practise your technique on people or at historical sights.
Once you decide on a vacation, choose a company carefully. Request names of recent customers you can contact, and then ask them for an evaluation. The more you know before you go, the better prepared you'll be. Then go out and learn something!
1. Why is it hard for you to decide on a learning vacation?
A. Because it is hard for you to make plans.
B. Because the possibilities are unlimited.
C. Because there are many good foods from abroad.
D. Because there're too many food festivals or events.
2. The advantage of learning a language in its native country is that ________.
A. the environment is fit for you to use the language
B. you are able to learn the original foreign language
C. native speakers offer you a lot of chances to practise
D. you can learn the language and experience its culture
3. Which of the following sports suits you if you don't like thrills?
A. Car racing.
B. Playing tennis.
C. Rock climbing.
D. Surfing.
第II卷（非选择题）
四、阅读填空
Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give
off radiation that is bad for your health, but here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation. _1_ Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A, which helps reduce radiation. _2_
It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate （辐射过滤板）in front of your computer’s screen. Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer as these may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. _3_The brighter the screen the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa.
You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti near your computer to prevent radiation.
Make sure you do a skincare protection before sitting in front of the computer. _4_Wash your
face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation.
_5_ Old computer in general, has one to two times more radiations released than the new one within the same distance.
A. And adjust the brightness of your computer screen.
B. Apply a layer of facial mask to protect yourself.
C. And adjust the sound level on your computer.
D. The most efficient way is by drinking some coffee regularly.
E. The simplest way is by drinking 2 & 3 cups of green tea every day.
F. If possible, purchase a new computer instead of using an old model computer.
G. It also helps keep our eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.
五、书面表达
上周你校同学举行了一场英语辩论会。

辩论的题目是：“是否应该发展核电站？”参加辩
论的A组和B组的同学意见截然不同。

请根据下表提供的信息，给某杂志社写一篇英语短
文，客观地介绍辩论的情况。

开头已经给出。

A组的意见B组的意见
1. 应发展核电站。

1. 应该限制核电站的发展。

2. 给人们带来更多电能，缓解用电压力。

2. 会造成包括空气污染在内的各种污染。

.
3. 创造就业机会. 3. 应该发展例如太阳能等类型的环保电站。

energy
参考答案
一、选择题
1-5 CDBDC
6-10 CADAB
11-15 BABAC
二、完形填空
1-5 CABCD
6-10 CCCDB
11-15 DCDAA
16-20 CCBDD
三、阅读理解
A
1-4 CADB
B
1-3 ABD
C
1-4 BDDB
D
1-3 BDB
四、阅读填空
1-5 EGABF
五、书面表达
Last w eek, we had a debate about whether we should develop nuclear power stations.
During the debate, Group A said we should develop nuclear power stations, since it would bring much electricity to people, and reduce the pressure of using electricity in the world. Meanwhile, it can create more jobs, while Group B thought the government should limit the number of nuclear power stations, since they will cause all kinds of pollution, air pollution included. They thought solar energy power stations, which are environmentally friendly , should be developed.。