江苏省苏州五中2014届高三10月月考英语试题

1.
How much should the man pay for a dozen red roses?
A. US$30
B. US$10
$27
2. What do we know about the woman’s house?
A. It is not as large as she was expecting.
B. It isn’t a very new house.
C. It needs more furniture.
3. What is the woman trying to find?
A. A parking spot.
B. The campus gym.
C. The bookstore.
4. What did the woman do last Saturday?
A. She went to the theater.
B. She stayed at home.
C. She went to the coffee house.
5. Where will the speakers meet tomorrow evening?
A. At Longding Chinese Restaurant.
B. At the man’s house.
C. At the woman’s place.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. Rewrite her report.
B. Go to a party.
C. Introduce him to her manager.
7. What can we learn about the woman?
A. She is asking the man for help.
B. She helped to plan Jean’s birthday party.
C. She is having trouble with her report.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What does the woman think of the coat she has been given?
A. It’s too big.
B. It isn’t worth the money.
C. It is out of fashion.
9. What does the man mean in the end?
A. He refuses to exchange the coat for the woman.
B. He doesn’t want to sell the coat to the woman.
C. The woman has to pay the price difference.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. Who is having a birthday party this evening?
A. Jessica.
B. Jane.
C. John.
11. What will the woman wear to go to the party?
A. The brown skirt.
B. The white skirt.
C. The skirt that her husband bought her.
12. What will the speakers do next?
A. Go to the birthday party.
B. Have lunch.
C. Go to buy a brown bag.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What kind of room does the man book?
A. A single room on the sixth floor.
B. A double room on the sixth floor.
C. A single room on the third floor.
14. How much should the man pay?
A. 200 yuan
B. 600 yuan.
C. 800 yuan.
15. What are the man’s requirements for the hotel?
A. He wants a discount.
B. He wants a non-smoking room.
C. He wants someone to wait for him at the door.
16. When will the man arrive at the hotel?
A. At 2:45 p.m.
B. At 3:15 p.m.
C. At 2:10 p.m.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. Who did the woman teach at first?
A. Beginner babies.
B. Pupils in primary school.
C. Students in middle school.
18. Why did the woman say “hello” to the children?
A. She wanted to greet the students.
B. She did it according to a book that the school gave her.
C. She learned it from other teachers.
19. What happened in the woman’s first class?
A. All the children followed her instructions.
B. She sang many songs with the children.
C. The children’s grandmothers were angry with her.
20. How does the woman feel about her first teaching experience?
A. She was welcome in the class.
B. It was not the best experience.
C. She was good at teaching.
第二部分英语知识运用（共两节满分35分）
第一节单项填空（共15题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

21．Next week, _____ British Parliament will vote on _____ ban for all cigarette advertising．Ministers wish to cut smoking children under 16 years by a third by 2012．
A．the; the B．the; a C．/; a D．a; the
22．In spite of all _____ has been said, quite a lot of people are sti1l uncertain about the prices of housing in China．
A．what B．/ C．which D．that
23．Inside the box _____ a letter written in simple English saying “Goodb ye, Mom．I will always love you．”
A．has B．having C．was D．being
24．I like seeing kids happy and, if they _____, it makes my job a lot easier．
A．are B．do C．will D．have
25．Nowadays, skiing, _____ being a sport, has become a big industry and a notable feature of leisure culture．
A．except for B．apart from C．far from D．due to
26．When the Eiffel Tower was erected at the world exposition in 1889, it was not very popular and came close to _____ down．
A．be torn B．tearing C．tear D．being torn
27．If the painting Mona Lisa is on your list of things to see, _____ sure to get there early as there will probably be a line．
A．to be B．be C．making D．to make
28．The local government took many effective measures to meet the requirement that all the children _____vaccinated before starting school．
A．must be are C．will be D．be
29.The new hospital will be located in _____ used to be a wasteland and a huge shopping mall will
also be constructed _____ there used to be a school many years ago．
A．where; where B．what; in which
C．what; where D．which; where
30.With a large amount of work _____, the chief couldn’t spare time for a holiday．
A．remained being done B．remaining to do
C．remained to be done D．remaining to be done
31．You’re getting too old for football．Y ou’d better _____ tennis instead．
A．take in B．take for C．take up D．take over
32．The government has taken some measures to solve the shortage of electricity , but it may be some time _____ the situation improves．
A．since B．when C．before D．unless
33．You _____ fail to pass the entrance examination if you don’t study harder．
A．could B．must C．shall D．should
34．—Oh，how depressed！I’m bound to lose to him in tomorrow’s competition．—Cheer up！In fact，he is _______ than you．
A．not more nervous B．no more nervous C．no less nervous D．a little less nervous 35．— Time flies! The wonderful party is over. We'll have to part.
— No need to feel blue. ____________
A．A still tongue makes a wise head. B．A single flower does not make a spring.
C．All good things come to an end. D．All that glitters is not gold.
第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

In the doorway of my home, I looked closely at my 23-year-old son, Daniel. In a few hours he would be flying to France to 36 a different life. It was a transitional(过渡的) time in Daniel's life. I wanted to 37 him some words of significance. But nothing came from my lips, and this was not the 38 time I had let such moments pass.
When Daniel was f ive, I took him to the bus stop on his first day of kindergarten. He asked, “What is it going to be like, Dad? Can I do it?” Then he walked 39 the steps of the bus and disappeared inside. The bus drove away and I said nothing. A decade later, a similar 40 played itself out. I drove him to college. As I started to leave, I tried to think of something to say to give him 41 and confidence as he started this new stage of life. Again, words 42 me.
Now, as I stood before him, I thought of those 43 opportunities. How many times have I let such moments 44 ? I don't find a quiet moment to tell him what they have 45 to me. Or what he might 46 to face in the years ahead. Maybe I thought it was not necessary to say anything.
What does it matter in the course of a lifetime if a father never tells a son what he really thinks of him? 47 as I stood before Daniel, I knew that it did matter. My father and I loved each other. Yet, I always 48 never hearing him put his 49 into words. Now I could feel my palms sweat and my throat tighten. Why is it so 50 to tell a son something from the heart?
My mouth turned dry, and I knew I would be able to get out only a few words clearly. “Daniel,” I said, “If I could have picked, I would have picked you.” That's all I could say. He hugged me. For a moment, the world 51 , and there were just Daniel and me. He was saying something, but tears misted my eyes, and I couldn't understand what he was saying. All I was 52 of was the stubble(短须) on his chin as his face pressed 53 mine. What I had said to Daniel was 54 . It was nothing. And yet, it was 55 .
36. A. experience B. spend C. enjoy D. shape
37. A. show B. give C. leave D. instruct
38. A. last B. first C. very D. next
39. A. upward B. into C. down D. up
40. A. sign B. scene C. scenery D. sight
41. A. interest B. instruction C. courage D. direction
42. A. failed B. discouraged C. struck D. troubled
43. A. future B. embarrassing C. obvious D. lost
44. A. last B. pass C. fly D. remain
45. A. counted B. meant C. valued D. eared
46. A. think B. want C. expect D. wish
47. A. But B. And C. Instead D. So
48. A. wondered B. regretted C. minded D. tried
49. A. views B. actions C. feelings D. attitudes
50. A. important B. essential C. hard D. complex
51. A. disappeared B. changed C. progressed D. advanced
52. A. sensitive B. convinced C. aware D. tired
53. A. by B. against C. on D. with
54. A. clumsy B. gentle C. absurd D. moving
55. A. none B. all C. anything D. everything
第三部分阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
Bill Gates and the president of General Motors have met for lunch, and Bill is going on and on about computer technology. “If automotive technology had kept pace with computer technology over the, past few decades, you would now be driving a V-32 instead of a V-8, and it would have a top speed of 10,000 miles per hour,” says Gates. “Or, you could have an economy car that weighs 30 pounds and
gets a thousand miles to a gallon of gas. In either case, the sticker price(标价) of a new car would be less than $ 50. Why haven't you guys kept up?”
The president of GM s miles and says, “Because the federal government won't let us build cars that crash four times a day. “
Why is that funny (or not funny, as the ease may be)? Human beings love to laugh, and the
average adult laughs 17 times a day. Humans love to laugh so much that there are actually industries built around laughter. Jokes, siteoms and comedies are all designed to get us laughing, because laughing feels good. For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are the only species that laughs. Laughter is actually a complex response that involves many of the same skills used in solving problems.
Laughter is a great thing--that's why we've all heard th e saying, “Laughter is the best medicine.” There is strong evidence that laughter can actually improve health and help fight disease. When we look at laughter--what it is, what happens in our brains when we laugh, what makes us laugh and how it can make us healthier and happier, there's a huge amount about it that no one understands yet.
56. The best title of the passage is ___________.
A. Joke
B. Laughter
C. Fun
D. Humor
57. Which of the following sentences in this passage is the most humorous?
A. “You would now be driving a V-32 instead of V-8.”
B. “ It would have a top speed of 10,000 miles per hour.”
C. “The sticker price of a new car would be less than $ 50.”
D. “The federal government won't let us build cars that crash four times a day.”
58. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Humans laugh because of jokes, sitcoms and comedies.
B. Humans laugh because it can fight disease.
C. Humans have gained skills to laugh since they are born.
D. Laughter is a complex response of humans.
59. What is the writer likely to talk about next?
A. What is laughter?
B. How do people laugh?
C. When is laughter the best medicine?
D. Where does laughter take place?
B
How many things can you see in the night sky? A lot! On a clear night you might see the Moon, some planets, and thousands of sparkling stars.
You can see even more with a telescope. And with bigger and bigger telescopes you can see more and more objects in the sky. And you can see those objects in more and more detail.
But scientists believe there are some things in the sky that we will never see. We won't see them with the biggest telescope in the world, on the clearest night of the year.
That's because they're invisible. They're the mysterious dead stars called black holes.
You might find it hard to imagine that stars die. After all, our Sun is a star. Year after year we see it up in the sky, burning brightly, giving us heat and light. The Sun certainly doesn't seem to be getting old or weak. But stars do burn out and die after billions of years.
As a star's gases burn, they give off light and heat. But when the gas runs out, the star stops burning and begins to die.
As the star cools, the outer layers of the star pull in toward the center. The star squashes into a smaller and smaller ball. If the star was very small, the star ends up as a cold, dark ball called a black dwarf. If the star was very big, it keeps squashing inward until it's packed together tighter than anything in the universe.
Imagine if the Earth were crushed until it was the size of a tiny marble. That's how tightly this dead star, a black hole, is packed. What pulls the star in toward its center with such power? It's the same force that pulls you down when you jump--the force called gravity. A black hole is so tightly packed that its gravity sucks in everything--even light. The light from a black hole can never come back to your eyes. That's why you see nothing but blackness.
So next time you stare up at the night sky, remember: there's more in the Sky than we can see! Scattered in the silent darkness are black holes--the great mystery of space.
60. According to the article, what causes a star to die?
A. As its gases run out, it cools down.
B. It has a collision with other stars.
C. It can only live for about a million years.
D. As it gets hotter and hotter, it explodes.
61. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Black holes are dead stars.
B. Black holes have gravity.
C. Black holes are invisible.
D. There is nothing as mysterious as a black hole.
62. What happens AFTER a star dies?
A. It becomes invisible.
B. It fails to Earth.
C. It burns up all of its gases.
D. It becomes brighter and easier to see.
63. Why can't you see light when you look at a black hole?
A. Because most black holes are so far away.
B. Because the gravity of a black hole is so strong that it sucks the light inward.
C. Because as the star's gases burn, it stops giving off heat and light.
D. Because as a star cools, its outer layers pull in toward its center.
C
You and your friends are packing up for some car camping in the great outdoors. In addition to a couple of tents and multiple sleeping bags, you've packed a cooler full of burgers and hot dogs, peanut-butter and lots of chocolate. One thing's for sure; the eating's going to be great on this trip--that is, unless One of Mother Nature's most frightening and powerful creatures decides it wants to Share the wealth.
Whether you're car camping like these folks or backpacking deep into the woods, you need to take preventative steps to avoid meeting a bear. A bear's sense of smell is very strong. It uses this acute sense to shop for a mate, detect threats and, most importantly, locate food. If a bear smells your hotdogs, it might decide to pop in for a visit.
A bear may lumber into your campsite for attractants like food and rubbish, and even your lip balm. How to manage odors to promote bear-free camping quarters? For one, don't attempt to mask the smell of rubbish with air fresheners. The smell of moth balls(驱虫剂)may not seem pleasant to you, but it will double the curiosity for a bear. You might also think it a good idea to throw your trash into the campfire. But bears like the smell of burning trash even more than the smell of regular rubbish.
Instead, put your garbage in airtight plastic bags and string those between two trees, at least 10 to 15 feet above ground and at least 4 feet away from any tree or post. The airtight bags should reduce the smell.
You can also store trash in bear-resistant food containers, which are usually available for rent at most bear country campsites. Be sure to latch the box completely. At night, place the container on the ground at least 100 feet or more from your campsite. That way, if a bear decides to hat the container around for a while, he'll be nowhere near your tent.
Lastly, remember that bears can detect human scent for 14 hours after people leave a campsite, so clean up for you and for your fellow camper.
64. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A. The camping.
B. The food.
C. The trip.
D. The bear.
65. What doesn't a bear use its nose for?
A. Shopping for a mate.
B. Detecting threats.
C. Locating food.
D. Feeling ways.
66. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Camping is a dangerous outdoor activity.
B. Camping with bears around is great.
C. Camping involves more knowledge than just equipment, food and packing.
D. Camping is an activity for hunters.
D
Justin's bedroom was so full of flat bicycle tires, bent tennis rackets, deflated basketballs, and games with missing pieces that you could barely get in the door. His parents pleaded with him to clean out his room.
"What use is a fish tank with a hole in the bottom?" his father asked. But Justin simply smiled and repeated his motto, "Never throw anything out, you never know when it might come in handy."
When Justin was away from home, he always carried his blue backpack--a smaller version of his bedroom--a place to store the many objects that he collected. It was so worn and stretched that it hardly resembled a backpack anymore.
Justin had earned a reputation for figuring things out and getting people out of otherwise hopeless situations. Many of his classmates and neighbors sought him out when they needed help with a problem. On the first day of school, his friend Kenny, came looking for Justin.
"Do you think you have something in your bag that could help me remember my locker combination?" he asked. "I lost the piece of paper it was written on. I have a science class in two minutes and if I'm late on the first day it'll make me look bad for the rest of the year." Kenny looked really worried.
"Relax," Justin said, taking his backpack off and unzipping the top. "Remember how you borrowed my notebook in homeroom to write the combination down? Well, I know how we can recover what you wrote."
He took the notebook and a soft lead pencil out of his bag. The page that Kenny had written on had left faint marks on another page in the notebook. Justin held the pencil on its side and rubbed it lightly over the marks. Slowly but surely the numbers of the locker combination appeared in white, set off by the gray pencil rubbings.
"That's amazing!' Kenny said. "I owe you one." And he dashed off to open his locker.
It was just another day in the life of the boy whose motto was "Never throw anything out, you never know when it might come in handy."
67. Why is Justin's room such a mess?
A. He always forgets to clean it.
B. He never throws anything away.
C. He has no time to clean it.
D. He shares the room with his brother.
68. In what way is Justin's backpack a smaller version of his bedroom?
A. He uses it as a place to store objects.
B. He uses it to carry his books and sports equipment.
C. His parents tell him to clean it all the time.
D. He's had it for as long as he can remember.
69. The underlined phrase "pleaded with" means
A. ignored
B. asked
C. pushed
D. Ordered
70. How does Kenny feel toward Justin?
A. Annoyed.
B. Disinterested.
C. Grateful.
D. Angry.
第二卷(两部分，共35分)
第四部分任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。

注意：每空格1个单词。

Ever got stressed out because you weren't sure what you'd say at that morning meeting? Worried about what you'd look like after squeezing into last year's bathing suit?
Self-consciousness keeps us fighting that battle to control our self-image. But always worrying
about our shortcomings certainly traps us in embarrassment and shame. When we introduce our friends to a colleague and forget her name, it's an embarrassing blow to our image, because we think others are viewing us in a negative light. If there are enough embarrassing moments that we begin viewing ourselves badly, then our self-image is ruined and we feel that heavy weight of shame.
Creating a belief of success in our lives is one way to end the frightening trap of embarrassment and shame. Successfully completing a difficult project at work builds confidence and leads to future success. Similarly, a satisfying relationship is a prideful accomplishment and helps motivate us to seek other such connections.
But how do we take that first brave step away from self-consciousness in order to feel like (and eventually become) a success? Kill shame-causing situations before they become a threat. The following points may be of some help.
Don't be late. Punctuality creates self-discipline (自律) and impresses both others and yourself. And it's a healthy habit that keeps you calm about the clock.
Stick to the facts. You're likely to get caught lying, so why bother? Lies just set you up with unnecessary opportunities to feel ashamed.
Cut the gossip (闲言碎语). Comments made behind your back make you feel upset and angry. Focus on deep, meaningful talks where every conversation can be a chance to realize a dream or accomplish an aim.
Don't break y. our promise. It feels good to be considered reliable, so honor your word no matter what the reasons are for disregarding them. Remember, a promise is a promise.
If the damage is already done and you find yourself at the tail end of an embarrassing situation, you can recover gracefully to avoid /he feeling of shame. Don't speak in an angry way to cover your
tracks you'll just end up feeling worse and likely complicate a relationship that doesn't need complicating. Try laughing it off or explaining why you made the mistake. Also, don't leave a social situation simply to avoid the people in front of whom you made a mistake--avoidance will leave you feeling further ashamed, alone and unhappy,
Here's a very important point to remember: People tend to forget others' mistakes and think about their own.
第五部分书面表达(满分25分)
假如你是高中生李华，在中秋节和家人去湿地公园玩，发现有些游客不文明的行为，乱抛塑料瓶、塑料袋，给景区造成了污染。

请你给园林管理处负责人Mr.Smith用英语写一封信，提一些建议改善公园的环境。

1 多处竖立不乱丢塑料垃圾的警告牌，说明其危害：分解时间长，污染土壤；野生鸟类误食是致命的。

2 招募更多的志愿者监督提醒。

3作为游客，我强烈建议……：请至少写出2条
可适当增加细节使内容充实完整。

字数150左右。

supervise 监督 enlist 招募
Dear Mr. Smith,
During the Mid-Autumn Day, I went to the Wetland Park with my family and had a good time. But I found something unpleasant. Some visitors threw plastic bottles and plastic bags here and there, which causes pollution to the scenic park. I’m writing this letter to_____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
六．书面表达：
Dear Mr. Smith,
During the Mid-Autumn Day, I went to the Wetland Park with my family and had a good time. But I found something unpleasant. Some visits threw plastic bottles and plastic bags here and there, which causes pollution to the scenic park. I’m writing this letter to make some suggestions for improving the environment of it.
Firstly, the Park Administration should set up warning boards on several sites, on which it says plastic bags are forbidden to thrown here and there and their harm to the environment .For one thing, plastic bags may take hundreds of years to break down and pollute the surrounding soil as well, for another, if wild birds eat them by mistakes, it is usually fatal.
Secondly, more volunteers should be enlisted so as to supervise and remind the behavior of the visitors. Last but not least, as a visitor, I strongly recommend that when we finish eating and drinking, throw the plastic waste into the dustbin. In addition, carry a reusable cup and refusing bottled water will reduce the waste of plastic. I believe if everyone takes action, we’ll enjoy more fun in the park in the future.
I sincerely hope that my suggestions will be taken into consideration and I look forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
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