2014英语月考试卷

2014年下期高二第四次月考
英语试卷
总分：150分时量：120分钟
PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION(30 marks)
SECTION A (22.5 marks)
Directions: In this section，you’ll hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation，there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A，B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.
You will hear each conversation TWICE.
Conversation 1
1.When is the musical on?
A. Sunday.
B. Friday.
C.Wednesday.
2. How long does the performance last?
A.For165 minutes
B. For 150 minutes.
C. For 135 minutes. Conversation 2
3.What is the man busy doing?
A. Preparing for a conference.
B. Writing a report.
C. Learning to drive.
4. Who is the man probably?
A. A reporter.
B. A teacher.
C. A businessman.
Conversation 3
5. What is most probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Old friends.
B. Colleagues.
C. Couple.
6. What is the letter mainly about?
A. Christmas presents.
B. A wedding party.
C.An invitation to a party. Conversation 4
7. Where is bill now?
A. In the hospital.
B. At Tom’s.
C. At home.
8.What’s wrong with Daisy?
A. She has a bad back.
B. She got food poisoning.
C. She has a cold.
9. Who just flew back from Australia?
A. The man’s wife.
B. The man’s niece.
C. The woman’s niece. Conversation 5
10. How many apples and oranges does the man want?
A. Three or four of each.
B. Five or six of each.
C. Seven or eight of each.
11. Where are the eggs, according to the woman?
A. Next to the bread.
B. Next to the lettuce.
C. Next to the yogurt.
12. Where is the man now most probably?
A. At home.
B. In his office.
C. In a supermarket. Conversation 6
13. How many subjects will the woman take this term?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
14. where will the man do the summer job?
A. In a store.
B. In a library.
C. In a Cafe.
15. Which subject does the man think is difficult?
A. French.
B.Biology.
C. Accounting.
SECTION B(7.5 marks)
Directions：In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank
SECTION A
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.
21.She is a vegetarian. She will __________ if you mention eating meat in front of her.
A. fall over the moon
B. be down in the dumps
C. get hot under the collar
D. laugh her head off
22.The setting sun was reflected on the river, ________ everything along the banks
________ all the more beautiful.
A. to make; look
B. making; looking
C. making; to look
D. making; look
23.The ability ________ an idea is as important as the idea itself.
A. expressing
B. expressed
C. to express
D. to be expressed
24.The good thing about children is that they ________ very easily to new environments.
A. adapt
B. appeal
C. adopt
D. apply
25.With more trees being destroyed, huge quantities of soil ________ each year.
A. are washing away
B. is being washed away
C. has been washed away
D. are being washed away
26.After the students put up New Year decorations, the classroom ________ a holiday appearance.
A. put on
B. turned on
C. took on
D. carried on
27.She studied the young man’s expression with her _____ eyes, because she didn’t believe him.
A. wise
B. sharp
C. clever
D. tough
28.Nowadays, more and more people are addicted shopping on the Net,
______a challenge to traditional department stores.
A. to doing; becoming
B. to do; to become
C. doing; having become
D. to doing; becomes
29.This candidate has far more chances of winning the election than _________ recommended by the organizer.
A. that
B. the one
C. whom
D. one
30. — Do you t hink it ________ to spend 70 yuan watching the film “The flowers of war”?
—Haven’t you seen the film? I think it is well ________ the money.
A. worthy; worth
B. worthwhile; worth
C. worth; worthy
D. worthy; worthwhile
31. The limits of a person’s i ntelligence, generally speaking, are decided at birth, but ______ he reaches these limits will depend on his environment.
A. where
B. that
C. why
D. whether
32. The play had been on for 10 minutes but I was still unable to find a seat_____.
A. to sit
B. to sit on
C. sit
D. sit on
33. By the time Sang Lan competed in the gymnastics tournament at the New York
Goodwill Games, she _____ a dedicated junior gymnast for eleven years.
A. is
B. was
C. has been
D. had been
34. One reason _____ there are so many French words in English is that the French
ruled England for quite a number of years.
A. because
B. which
C. why
D. what
35. If you _____ the chat room ten minutes ago, you _____ what we were talking about!
A. joined, would know
B. had joined, would know
C. joined, would have known
D. had joined, would have known Section B. Choose the best answer to fill each blank in the following passage. (12 marks)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
I break off a piece of candy and take pleasure in its sweet outside and the bitter, dark chocolate inside, thinking of my own life. Being raised by a single parent was a bitter-sweet 36 , which gave me motivation and ambition.
There were several years that have left a(n) 37 bitter taste in my mouth —those when my mother married a man and moved my sister, Emily, and me several states away from our hometown. The first few months were 38 : baseball games, family trips to the mall, dinners and movies together. Then things changed. Baseball became too expensive, and trips to the mall were 39 by days Emily and I spent isolated (孤立的) in our rooms under our stepfather’s 40 . Moreover, screaming matches between him and our mother always 41 dinner. We spent five years living in a family that had 42 a war zone. Emily and I almost grew used to this situation . Then one evening, after another argument had erupted , we left home. I
was 14, my sister 11, and we were 43 .A friend of my mother let us stay with her.
Instead of focusing on our economic instability, my mother selflessly pushed me to struggle for success. She wanted me to lead a more 44 life than hers. She worked long hours every night to pay her bills. 45 , she would find time to read and play with Emily and me. Mom taught me the 46 of perseverance (坚持不懈) and education. We finally settled in Texas. And now, writing this essay with my favorite candy close at hand, I realize my family and I are at the best points of our lives. I haven’t let the trying times stop me from making47 , both academically and personally. I know that a bitter environment can provide good learning experiences, and that success, even more than candy, is the sweetest treat of all.
36. A. behavior B. habit C. activity D. experience
37. A. hardly B. extremely C. potentially D. gently
38. A. sweet B. bitter C. boring D. terrible
39. A. concerned B. associated C. accompanied D. replaced
40 A. sympathy B. reminder C. orders D. requests
41. A. separated B. interrupted C. harmed D. Adjusted
42. A. turned into B. turned up C. turned down D. turned on
43. A. homeless B. lucky C. educated D. wealthy
44. A. interesting B. comfortable C. simple D. typical
45. A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Meanwhile D. Therefore
46. A. value B. cost C. price D. theme
47. A. emotions B. expectations C. fortunes D. achievements SECTION B
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with a word or phrase that best fits the context.
I wonder whether Mike is getting annoyed with me. I had promised to help him with his maths in the library this afternoon, 48 just as I was about to start out, Uncle John, 49 had just come back from abroad, came to see me. John has always been a good friend as 50 as a good uncle. He used to come to see me when I was young, but I had not seen him for ages. 51 had a good chat and had a very nice time together. I tried to call Mike and tell him about the delay, but wasn’t able to reach him since his mobile phone was powered 52 . When I got to the library, he was 53 to be seen. He was likely to be very upset, since I should have met him there. I think I’d better apologize to him tomorrow 54 not keeping the appointment. I’d rather tell him the truth than make 55 excuse. PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.
A
When parents talk about school safety these days, they’re usually referring to the increase in violence（暴力）at schools. But research shows that school-age children are actually nine times more likely to suffer an injury while doing sports than to be the victim of violence while at school. Accidents can be prevented if parents are on the lookout for potential（潜在的）dangers. To help you keep your kids free from harm, here are some safety tips:
a. Teach your child never to talk to strangers or accept rides or gifts from strangers. Remember, a stranger is anyone you or y our child doesn’t know well or trust.
b. Be sure that your child walks to and from school with a sibling, friend or neighbor.
c. Teach your kid, whether walking, biking or riding a bus to school , to obey all
traffic signals, signs and traffic officers. Remind him to be extra careful in bad weather.
d. When driving your kid, deliver and pick them up as close to the school as possibl
e. Don’t leave until they are in the schoolyard or building.
e. If your child rides a bike to school, make sure he wears a standard helmet（头盔）. Research shows that a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85%.
f. Teach your kid to arrive at the bus stop earlier, stay off the street, and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.
g. Be sure that your kid knows his or her home phone number and address, your work number, the number of another trusted adult and how to call 911 for emergencies （紧急情况）.
56. The underlined word “sibling” probably means “_______”.
A. stranger
B. neighbor
C. friend
D. brother or sister
57. If your kid walks to school, tell him or her to _______.
A. wear a helmet
B. go alone every day
C. walk as fast as possible
D. be more careful in bad weather
58. Which of the following statements is Not True according to the text?
A. Kids should be taught never to talk to strangers.
B. Kids should obey the traffic rules.
C. Kids should be taught to call 911 for anything.
D. Kids should stay off the street while waiting for the bus.
59. The intended readers of the text are _________.
A. teachers
B. parents
C. children
D. officers
60. the main purpose of the text is to ________.
A. talk about school safety
B. call on readers to fight against school violence
C. discuss the injuries at school
D. give advice on school-age children’s safety
B
How much rain has fallen on the earth in the past﹖Man has not always kept weather records．Because scientists need a way to learn about past rainfall, they study the tree rings．
A tree's trunk (树干) keeps growing year by year. Under its bark(树皮) , a tree adds a layer（分层）of new wood each year it lives．If you look at a tree stump (树根）, you can see the layers. They are called annual rings (年轮)．
On some trees, all of the rings are of the same width. But the ponderosa (美国黄松) that grow in the African southwest have rings in different width. The soil in the southwest is dry．The pines depend on rainfall for water．In a year of good rainfall, they form wide rings．In a dry year they form narrow ones．
Scientists do not have to cut down a pine to study its rings．With a special tool, they remove a narrow piece of wood from the trunk without harming the tree．Then they look at the width of each ring to see how much rain fell in the year it formed．Some pines are hundreds of years old and have hundreds of rings．These rings form an annual record of past rainfall in the southwest．
61.We could infer from the passage that ＿＿＿＿．
A．a tree grows faster when it has a lot of water
B．scientists cut down trees to study tree rings
C．pine trees form rings of the same width every year
D．the ponderosa grows in the southeast
62.A tree grows a new layer of wood ＿＿＿＿．
A．each week B．whenever it rains C．every year D．every season
63.On the whole, this passage is about ＿＿＿＿．
A.why the tree trunks grow bigger B．why scientists study tree rings
C．trees that lived hundreds of years ago D．the ponderosa in the US
64. The scientists ＿＿to know how much rain fell in a certain area in the past．
A．climbed up the trees B．moved the pine tree
C．removed a piece of wood D．studied the width of the tree rings 65．Which of the following does the passage lead you to believe﹖
A．Young trees have fewer annual rings than old ones．
B．The trunk of a tree never changed in size．
C．Trees in the southwest do not need rain．
D．The soil in the southwest is fit for the growth of trees．
C
Simply saying “thank you” may benefit both the person who is thanked and the person who expresses gratitude(感激)，according to the results of studies conducted by researchers at Florida State University in Tallahassee.
The studies were published in the latest issue of Psychological Science. It was found that saying “thank you” strengthens relationships by causing the person expressing thanks to feel more responsible for the person who is being thanked.
To understand how expressing gratitude helps strengthen relationships，the researchers conducted three different studies.
In one study,137 college students completed a survey regarding how often they expressed gratitude to a friend or partner .Results showed that gratitude was positively linked with the person's perception(看法)of the relationship between him and his friend or partner.
In another study involving 218 college students，the expressers believed that expressing gratitude made the relationships become closer.
In the third study, 75 men and women were divided into four groups. Over a three-week period, one group expressed gratitude to a friend；another thought grateful thoughts about a friend，while a third thought about daily activities and a fourth had positive interactions(互动)with a friend. Those who expressed gratitude reported stronger relationships at the end of the study than those in the other groups.
Gratitude，when expressed，strengthened relationships，according to the studies' lead author，Nathaniel Lambert .He said the findings make sense because when you
express gratitude to someone，you are focusing on the good things that person has done for you. It makes you see them in a more positive light and helps you to focus on their good qualities.
Although the studies only looked at the people expressing gratitude，Lambert thought that those who are being thanked will often want to express their gratitude back，which helps form a harmonious(和谐的)atmosphere among people.
66.Researchers at Florida State University believe that expressers of gratitude may________.
A．receive better education B．care more about others
C．know the benefits of saying “thank you” D．know the benefits of being thanked 67.In the third study，why did researchers divide the participants into several groups? A．To prove a conclusion. B．To test a theory.
C．To compare research results. D．To collect more information.
68.How many people were involved in the first two studies?
A．137. B．218. C．75. D．355.
69.Which of the following would Lambert agree with?
A．Appreciating a person's good points helps build a good relationship. B．Expressers of gratitude are more likely to succeed in their careers. C．Expressers of gratitude forget an unhappy experience quickly.
D．Expressing gratitude is easy to do for everyone.
70.Which would be the best title for the passage?
A．Saying “thank you” helps defeat your enemies
B．Saying “thank you” to create a sweet atmosphere
C．Simple “thank you”，high expectations
D．Simple “thank you” has new benefits
PART FOUR WRITING
SECTION A
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.
When it comes to studying. Some students may have different study habits, and some ways of studying may work for one and may not for another student. However, there are certain basic rules that can prove to be effective（有效的）in studying for an exam.
Make a plan for how to develop good study habits that last long. A plan should include a schedule on when to study. It doesn't have to be fixed and can be changed in case something more important and unexpected comes up. Start with a weekly schedule （时间表）and determine which period of the day is filled with classes. Use some of the remaining time to study. When creating the schedule. One should include laboratory activities and extracurricular(课外的) work and take care of personal things and the job if there is one.
Study when one is fully awake and energetic; it is recommended. For some students, they can study anywhere if they want; if could be in the library, study rooms
or private rooms. A place where one can pay attention to one's study is recommended.
Make friends with those that are also eager to learn and pass the exam or achieve good grades. However, one has to balance the time to spend with friends. Have and keep a healthy relationship with them.
Take down notes during the class. The hints of some questions teachers give will come out in the exam. Sometimes they repeat the topic more than twice, so pay more attention in class. If one does not understand the topic, don't hesitate to ask questions.
A failure in communicating is one of the most common mistakes among students.
Rewrite notes taken from the class. It will help remember the topics that have been discussed and will give one more new ideas.
Take a 5-minute break. It will relax the mind and help one think better.
SECTION B
Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
The computer makes doing schoolwork easier for me than it was for my mom and dad. For example, when writing book reports and stories, I use Microsoft Word instead of a pen and paper. That way, after my teacher checks my work, I can go back and make revisions without having to rewrite the whole thing. And Microsoft Word has a spell check! I use it all the time.
For English class, we are reading The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. As pre-reading homework, my teacher asked us to research teenage groups on the Internet. I tried Google, Encarta, and Yahoo first, and finally found an article on Time. com .
For geography homework on the United States, I used Encarta to learn about the Mississippi River. I needed to find out how deep the river is, how its widths and depths are different, what states it runs through, and what kinds of fish live in it. I used the information to show how the geography of a country influences its economy. For example, the river’s trade paths, the number of fish caught in it and the tourists it attracts directly affect Southerners’ jobs and incomes.
I never go to the library to do research. It takes too much time. Since I live in New York City and both my parents work, getting to the library isn’t always easy. For a big task or research project, I used to stay at the library to read, or sign out whatever books or magazines I needed. Now being able to find the information in my own living room makes everything a lot simpler. Online dictionaries and encyclopedias (百科全书) also save time.
Sometimes, I think the computer spoils my generation because it is so easy --- at least physically. But computers are not like television, which does the thinking for you. You still have to use your mind. I prefer using a computer, easy, fun, and fast.
81. What does the writer use when he writes book reports and stories? (no more than 3 words)
82. Why doesn’t the writer go to the library to do research? (no more than 6 words)
83. How does the writer complete a big assignment or research project at present? (no more than 10 words)
84. Why does the author prefer using a computer? (no more than 11 words) SECTION C
Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假定你叫李华，是高二（2）班的一名学生。

你所在学校的“爱心俱乐部(Helping Hands Club)”将招收新成员。

你想加入该俱乐部，请根据中文提示，写一篇意思连贯、符合逻辑、英语自荐信。

信中必须包括下列要点：
1、你的性格和特长；
2、举出两个以上你做过的爱心行动；
3、你参加爱心俱乐部的目的。

注意：1.词数: 不少于120个；
2.不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。

Dear Chairman,
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua。