玉溪一中2008―2009学年上学期期末考试

高三英语试题

第 I 卷

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  山西省实验中学2008―2009学年度高三年级第四次月考

英 语 试 题

时间：120分钟   满分：150分（听力不计入总分）

第一卷

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分  作为参考分）

第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）

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．What happened to the man?

       A．He has caught a cold because he has taken too much medicine.

       B．He has caught a cold because he never takes any medicine.

       C． His bad cold has been cured by taking much medicine,.

2．How many students are there in the woman’s class now?

       A．24.                                B．27.                                C．30.

3．Why didn’t the woman go to Georgia’s party?

       A．Because she didn’t want to go there.

       B．Because she always felt disappointed at Georgia’s party.

       C．Because she had been invited by others.

4．What is the meaning of “autobiography” according to the conversation?

       A．A story about one’s own experiences.

       B．A story about other people’s experiences.

       C．A story about one’s interests.

5．What is the man’s attitude towards the plan?

       A．He doesn’t care.            

       B．He thinks it’s reasonable.

       C．He is against it.

第二节 （共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）

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．What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?

       A．Doctor and patient.         B．Friends                          C．Roommates.

7．What is the woman looking for?

       A．A good advertisement.

       B．A nearby pre-school.

       C． A responsible baby-sitter.

听第8段材料，回答第8―10题。

8．What’s wrong with the woman’s watch?

       A．It’s too slow.                  B．It is too fast.                  C．It is broken.

9．What does the man do with his watch every day?

       A．He puts it back ten minutes.

       B．He puts it ahead ten minutes.

       C．He throws it away.

10．What do you think the woman will do?

       A．She will take the man’s advice.

       B．She will throw her watch away and buy a new one.

       C．She doesn’t know what to do .

听第8段材料，回答第11―13题。

11．Which of the following statements about Dr. Riley is probably true?

       A．Dr,. Riley is just for a medicine conference.

       B．Dr. Riley has several interests.

       C．Dr. Riley is an amateur musician.

12．What is the main reason for the doctor’s trip?

       A．A medical conference.

       B．A jazz concert.

       C．A fancy hotel in Montreal.

13．When does the doctor’s plane arrive in Montreal?

       A．In two days.

       B．Around midnight on Thursday.                                  

       C．About 9:45 on Friday.

听第9段材料，回答第14―17题。

14．What is the woman going to buy?

       A．Some beautiful fish.       B．A small bottle.                C．A few rocks.

15．What does the man advise the woman to do?

       A．To keep the fish in a bottle.

       B．To get a tank to keep the fish.

       C．To make some holes in the rock.

16．Why should a few rocks be put into the tank?

       A．To let the fish swim around.

       B．To make the tank prettier

       C．To keep the water clean.

17．Where does the conversation most probably take place?

       A．In the market.                B．In the post-office            C．At home

听第10段材料，回答第18―20题。

18．Why does the speaker want to change classes?

       A．She doesn’t like her teacher.

       B．She has few chances to speak English.

       C．She doesn’t like her classmates.

19．What is the most common native language for most of the students in the evening class?

       A．English                         B．Italian.                          C．Spanish.

20．Where can the speaker attend the evening class?

       A．In Room 305.                B．In Room 205                  C．In Room 304

第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）

第一节：单项填空（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选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。

21．Obama has been elected         first blck president of the United States, and the international society expects to have         new USA under his leadership.

       A．/, the                  B．a, the                  C．the, a                  D．the, the

22．It is no use         her that she doesn’t need to lose any weight.

       A．convincing          B．suggesting           C．advising              D．persuading

23．He has worked on the research for many years, but something that he hopes for doesn’t         .

       A．come to lights      B．come to a light     C．come to lighting   D．come to light

24．He         full marks, but he was so careless as to make a spelling mistake.

       A．must have gained                                 B．can have gained

       C．could have gained                                                               D．must gain

25．None would have dreamed of there         such a beautiful place.

       A．is                       B．to be                   C．be                       D．being

26．Some school authorities         a teacher’s achievement or his ability by the number of his students who pass public examinations.

       A．assume                B．estimate              C．calculate              D．assess

27．I wouldn’t think it         to ask him to         the club-he’ll only refuse.

       A．worthwhile; join                                  B．worthwhile; join in

       C．worthy; join                                        D．worthy; join in

28．―Why are you looking pleased?

―Oh, I have just has a job         for next year.

       A．being offered       B．offering              C．to offer               D．offered

29．He was addicted to computer games         such a degree that he often forgot to do his work.

       A．at                       B．for                      C．in                       D．to

30．I am         enough to make up my own mind. You do not need to instruct me.

       A．mature                B．manure               C．grown                 D．ripe

31．―Haven’t seen you for years! Do you still live in Shenzhen?

―         . It’s three years since I worked there.

       A．Yes, I have          B．Yes, I do.            C．No, I haven’t       D．No, I don’t

32．There was no news, but         she still went on hoping.

       A．meanwhile          B．nevertheless         C．instantly              D．however

33．―What are you planning to do in the future?

―No idea. After all, I still have three terms to go         I graduate.

       A．if                       B．when                  C．since                   D．before

34．He didn’t tell me         the exhibition was held.

       A．where was it that                                 B．that it was where

       C．where it was that                                 D．that was it where

35．If it rains again tomorrow, then it          for a whole week.

       A．would be raining                                 B．will have been raining

       C．has been raining                                  D．will be raining

第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36―55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。

My mother has been a true inspiration to me and changed the way I look at life. Since my birth she has made it evident that I would become   36  , that I would be one of the great ones. She has taught me that I can do anything if I put my   37   to it.

As a young boy, I struggled to achieve tasks that came   38   to most kids. I had problems writing, reading and especially speaking. I did not talk the way   39   kids did and did not respond to questions or stay alert to my surroundings. My reading was poor   40   with teachers helping me, and my speech was hard to   41  . My writing was not at the   42   it should have been. Even simple things like knowing my left from my right or being able to snap my fingers were   43  .

My mother  44   all my challenges and, as a professor with a Ph.D., decided to   45   the situation early in my development. She did not want me to   46  . After a while,   47   did indeed conquer all the problems that had troubled me. She spent hours every day   48   me everything I needed to know, determined to help me learn.   49  her I would not be anywhere close to the level I am now.

In addition, she gave   50  for my life. She told me what to do and what not to do. Her expectations have always been high   51   she knows that I can do it. For that, I thank her. She would not allow her son to be incapable. She never   52  on me, and to this day she tells me education is a must. I will be a   53   person if I continue to follow her lead. She encourages me to work for my   54   and attend college.

She used her gifts as a   55   to help a child - her child - and now I have the opportunity to become something.

36．A．everything           B．something           C．anything              D．nothing

37．A．mind                  B．brain                   C．feelings               D．work

38．A．smoothly             B．strongly              C．frequently           D．easily

39．A．average               B．ordinary              C．normal                D．common

40．A．just                     B．even                   C．ever                    D．only

41．A．hear                    B．write                   C．read                    D．understand

42．A．level                   B．length                 C．speed                  D．degree

43．A．problems             B．excuses               C．worries               D．duties

44．A．suffered              B．observed             C．removed              D．experienced

45．A．study                  B．find                    C．change                D．keep

46．A．fight                B．strike                  C．struggle               D．challenge

47．A．she                     B．I                         C．they                    D．we

48．A．teaching              B．giving                 C．supporting           D．reminding

49．A．Without              B．Except                C．Besides               D．Beyond

50．A．information         B．advice                 C．promise               D．expectation

51．A．before                 B．though                C．because               D．unless

52．A．set up                 B．pushed up            C．gave up               D．looked up

53．A．rich                    B．famous                C．successful            D．powerful

54．A．trainings             B．grades                 C．experiments         D．abilities

55．A．woman               B．doctor                 C．sister                   D．teacher   

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题3分，满分60分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

China has a wealth of classical literature dating from as far back as the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and including the Classics,  whose compilation(收集，选编) is attributed to Confucius. Among these, the most important classics in Chinese literature include the Yijing, the Shijing, the Shujing, the Liji, the Chunqiu and the Lunyu.

The earliest and most influential poetic collection was the Chuci, made up mainly of poems by Qu Yuan and his follower Song Yu. The songs in this collection are more lyrical and romantic and represent a different tradition from the earlier written Shijing. During the Han Dynasty, this form developed into the fu, a poem usually composed in rhymed verse except for the introductory and concluding passages, which are often in the form of questions and answers.

Classical poetry in China reached its peak during the Tang Dynasty. The early Tang period was best known for a number of poetic styles including the lushi, an eight-line poem with five or seven words in each line; and the jueju, a four-line poem with five or seven words in each line. The two best-known poets of this period were Li Bai and Du Fu. Li Bai was known for the romanticism in his poetry, while Du Fu was seen as a Confucian moralist with a strict sense of duty toward society.

Later Tang poets developed greater realism and social criticism within their work and improved the art of narration. One of the best known of the later Tang poets was Bai Juyi, whose poems were an inspired yet critical comment of the society of his time.

As the classical style of poetry became redundant（多余的）, a more flexible poetic medium, the ci, arrived on the scene. The ci, a poetic form of Central Asian origin based on the tunes of popular songs, was developed to its fullest by the poets of the Song Dynasty.

56．According to the passage, in contrast to the Shijing, the Chuciwas _____.

A．different in terms of style and tradition

B．created earlier and considered more influential

C．made up of poems by a larger range of poets

D．more different from the fu during the Han Dynasty

57．Among the poets mentioned in the passage, whose poems were considered to be romantic?

A．Li Bai and Du Fu.                                                             B．Bai Juyi and Li Bai.

C．Qu Yuan and Li Bai.                             D．Du Fu and Qu Yuan.

58．Compared with poets of early Tang, Bai Juyi’s poems were more_____.

A．flexible and lyrical                              B．practical and romantic

C．pessimistic and realistic                        D．realistic and critical

59．Unlike the classical poetic forms, the ci of the Song Dynasty was _____.

A．often in the form of questions and answers

B．based on the popular poems at that time

C．a little more flexible poetic form

D．similar to the earliest style of poetry

B

HIGHFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL

SCHOOL REPORT

Form Teacher:  G. Baker            Pupil’s Name:  William Brown

Term:         Summer 2006             Form:         Ⅳ B

Subject

Exam

Class work

Comments

English

59

61

William has reached a satisfactory standard but now needs to apply himself with more determination.

Mathematics

77

85

Sound work and progress throughout the year. Well done!

History

46

53

A disappointing exam result. He is unable to give attention to this subject for long.

Chemistry

78

85

His obvious ability in the subject was not fully reflected in his exam work, but I have high hopes for him nevertheless.

Physics

86

94

An excellent term’s performance. He goes from strength to strength. A born scientist, I feel.

Biology

57

60

This time next year he will be taking the “0” exam. He needs to concentrate on the work, not on class conversation.

French

41

46

Clearly he didn’t bother to revise. His general attitude is far too casual.

Physical

Education

/

31

Weak. It’s time he exercised his body more and his voice less. He should try to work with a team.

FROM TEA CHER’S REMARKS                  HEADMASTER

Basically  satisfactory  work  and  progress        I shall be keeping an eye on his

though he will now have realized, I hope, that          progress in his weaker subjects

in certain subject areas he needs to make speedy        though his success in the sciences 

improvement.                                    is most pleasing.

60．Which of the following statements about William is true?　

A．William is able to give attention to History for long.

B．William doesn’t do well in Mathematics

C．William has reached a satisfactory standard in English

D．William is fairly good at Biology

61．According to the comments of the Physical Education teacher, _____     _ .

       A．William becomes weak without any exercising at all

       B．William likes to work with his classmates

       C．William doesn’t exercise his body at all

       D．William is rather talkative in the class

62．Which of William’s subjects will attract the headmaster’s attention in future?

       A．English and Chemistry                         B．History and French

       C．Biology and Maths                               D．Physics and Physical Education

63．Which of the following statements best describes William?

       A．He needs to improve his attitude on certain subjects.

       B．His potential has been fully reflected in science classes.

       C．His grade in maths makes him a born scientist.

       D．He has made great progress in language classes.

C

In older people with mild cognitive(认知)impairment（损害）, having a drink now and then-up to an average of one drink of alcohol each day-may delay progression to dementia（痴呆症）, new research suggests.

 “While many studies have assessed(评价)alcohol consumption and cognitive function in the elderly，this is the first study to look at how alcohol consumption affects the rate of progression of mild cognitive impairment to dementia，” study authors Dr．Solfrizzi and Dr．Panza，from the University of Bari in Italy，said in a statement.

In the study，reported in the medical journal Neurology，the researchers assessed the occurrence of mild cognitive impairment in 1,445 subjects and progression to dementia in 121 patients with mild cognitive impairment．

The participants were between 65 and 84 years of age at the start of study，and they were followed for 3．5 years．Alcohol use was assessed before the survey.

Drinking was not associated with the development of mild cognitive impairment，according to the report．However，once mild impairment occurred．Subjects who had one drink per day of alcohol had an 85 percent reduced risk of dementia compared with those who abstained（戒绝）.

The benefit was seen with both alcohol in general and with wine in particular．

Having more than one drink a day，however，offered no protection against dementia compared with abstaining，the report indicates．   

“The mechanism responsible for why low alcohol consumption appears to protect against the progression to dementia isn’t known. However, it is possible that the arrangement of blood vessels in the brain may play a role, ” Solfrizzi and Panza conclude.

64． “Neurology” in Paragraph 3 is most probably a name of _____．

       A. a newspaper     B．a magazine     C．an article          D．a play

65．It can be inferred that______.

A. experts have studied how alcohol consumption affects mild cognitive impairment for the first time

B．the Participants didn’t have alcohol before the survey

C．drinking shouldn’t be responsible for the development of mild cognitive impairment

D．having more than a drink a day causes more benefit 

66．______ was most likely to cause the people with mild cognitive impairment to

reduce risk of dementia． 

A．Soft drink        B．Beer                  C．Wine                  D．Milk

67．What is the text mainly about?

 A．A drink a day may do harm to the brain•   

 B．A lot of drink a day may slow mental decline to dementia．

 C．A lot of drink a day may do harm to the brain.

 D．A drink a day may slow mental decline to dementia.

D

(Part of Yanglan’s speech in Beijing’s bid for the 2008 Olympic Games)

Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon!

Before I introduce our cultural programs, I want to tell you one thing first about 2008. You're going to have a great time in Beijing.

Many people are fascinated by China’s sport legends（传奇）in history. For example, back to Song Dynasty, which is regarded as the origin of ancient football. The game was so popular that women were also participating. So now, you probably will understand why our women football team does so well today…….

With a concept inspired by the famed Silk Road, our Torch Relay will break new ground, traveling from Olympia through some of the oldest civilizations known to man-Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Byzantine, Mesopotamian, Persian, Arabian, Indian and Chinese. Carrying the message "Share the Peace, Share the Olympics," the eternal flame will reach new heights as it crosses the Himalayas over the world's highest summit - Mount Qomolangma, which is known to many of you as Mt. Everest. In China, the flame will pass through Tibet, cross the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, travel the Great Wall and visit Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and the 56 ethnic communities who make up our society. On its journey, the flame will be seen by and inspire more human beings than any previous relay.

I am afraid I can not present the whole picture of our cultural programs within such a short period of time. Before I end, let me share with you one story. Seven hundred years ago, amazed by his incredible descriptions of a far away land of great beauty, people asked Marco Polo whether his stories about China were true.He answered: What I have told you was not even half of what I saw. Actually, what we have shown you here today is only a fraction of Beijing that awaits you.

Ladies and gentlemen, I believe that Beijing will prove to be a land of wonders to athletes, spectators（观众）and the worldwide television audience alike. Come and join us.

Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you all.

68．In Yanglan’s speech, she mentioned a game called Cuju, she implied that           .

       A．China is the original country of football.

       B．China is a country with a long history in sports

       C．people in China used to play football well

       D．women in China are good at football

69．Mt. Everest refers to          .

       A．a person who is known to many people  in the world

       B．Himalayas

       C．Mount Qomolangma

       D．the Olympic Torch

70．Which of the following is NOT the promise that China will keep to the world?

       A．Whoever takes part in the Beijing Olympic Games will have a great time in Beijing.

       B．The flame will be seen by and inspire more human beings than any previous relay.

       C．The Olympic Torch will reach the world’s highest summit ? Mount Qomolangma.

       D．Marco Polo’s stories will await athletes, spectators and the worldwide television audience.

71．Marco Polo’s answer meant that            .

       A．What he wrote was half better than what he saw

       B．he was interested in half of what he had seen

       C．he was not able to describe the beauty of the faraway land

       D．there were so many true stories that he could only tell part of them

E

Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years. Enhanced by chronic（长久的）personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.

Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.

When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae（履历） (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one- or two-page document describing one's educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a r6sum6 are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.

"Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of 'cross- border' job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not bean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.

Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your 'oldest' work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines. the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format.

If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient （收件人) uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as 'tertiary education' in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.

72．The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas           .

A．is usually creative and full of initiative

B．aims to improve his foreign language skills

C．is dissatisfied with his own life at home

D．seeks either his own or his children's development

73．When it comes to resume writing, it is best to         .

A．take cultural factors into consideration

B．learn about the company's hiring process

C．follow appropriate guidelines for job hunting

D．know the employer's personal likes and dislikes

74．When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised to           .

A． stress their academic potential to impress the decision maker

B．give the title of the university degree they have earned at home

C．provide a detailed description of their study and work experiences

D． highlight their keen interest in pursuing a 'cross-border' career

75．According to the author's last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of           .

A．the different educational systems in the US and the UK

B．the differences between the varieties of English

C．the recipient's preference with regard to the format

D．the distinctive features of American and British cultures

第二卷（共35分）

第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节  短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

此题要求改正所给短文中的错误.对标题号的每一行做出判断：如无错误，在该行右边的横线上划（√）；如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正：

此行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。

此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。

此行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。

注意：原行没有错的不要改。

Dear classmates,

I’ll tell you everything about my future. Every                           76．       

one of us is thinking about the future. Do you know what                   77．       

yours is? I have decided to become a middle school teacher.                78．       

Does it sound surprised? I had this dream when I was only                  79．       

a child. I love children. As we all can see, when teachers are                80．       

great needed in our country, especially in the countryside. Many          81．       

parents want their children to be well-educated, and they don’t            82．       

want them to be teachers. Perhaps one of the main reason is                83．       

that teachers work too hard but get too little. In spite that, I am           84．       

determined to devote all my life to teach in my hometown.                 85．       

第二节    书面表达（满分25分）

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