江苏省苏州中学2008-2009学年度第一学期高三月考一(英语)

江苏省苏州中学2008-2009学年度第一学期月考一高二英语本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两卷，满分100分，考试时间60分钟。

第I卷将正确的选项填涂在答题卡的相应位置上，第II卷直接做在答案专页上。

第I卷（选择题，共60分）一、单项选择（共40小题；每小题1.5分，满分60分）1. --- Would you like to join me for a quick lunch before class?--- ________, but I promised Nancy to go out with her.to B. I like it C. I’d like to join D. I willA. I’d like2. I like getting up very early in summer. The morning air is so good_______.A. to be breathedB. to breatheC. breathingD. beingbreathed3. The English spoken in the United States is only slightly different from______spoken in England.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. the one4. Students should be encouraged to use_______ Internet as________ resource.A./ ; aB. / ; theC. the ;theD. the; a5. The hotel wasn’t particularly good, but I _______ in many worse hotels.A. was stayingB. stayedC. would stayD. had stayed6. I’ll give you my friend’s home address,______ he can be reached most evenings.A. whichB. whenC. whomD. where7. The companies are working together to create _______they hope will be the bestmeans of transport in the 21st century.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. whofoods so popular, and ______8. It is worth considering what makes ‘convenience’　better ones of your own.A. introducesB. to introduceC. introducingD. introduced9. Her shoes _______ her dress; they look very well together.A. suitB. fitC. compareD. match10. --- I’m sorry. I ______ at you the other day.--- Forget it. I was a bit out of control myself.A. shouldn’t shoutB. shouldn’t have shoutedC. mustn’t shoutD. mustn’t have shouted11. Only when I left my parents for Italy _______ how much I love them.A. I realizedB. I had realizedC. had I realizedD. did I realize12. _______ to reach them on the phone, we sent an email instead.A. FailB. To failC. FailedD. Having failedbook to you before Friday.13. --- I’m afraid I can’t return the--- ________.A. Don’t be afraid.B. Not at all.C. Take your time.D. Be careful.14. I like Mr. Miner’s speech; it was clear and ______ the point.A. atB. onC. toD. of15. --- Do you have a minute? I’ve got something to tell you.---OK, ________ you make it short.A. now thatB. if onlyC. so long asD. as far as16. ---Have you got any particular plans for the coming holiday?--- Yes, ________, I’m going to visit some homes for the old in the city.A. if everB. if possibleC. if anythingD. if necessary17. --- Who should be responsible for the accident?--- The boss, not the workers. They just carried out orders ________.A. as toldB. as are toldC. are tellingD. as they told18. What’s the _______ of having a public open space where you can’t eat, drink oreven simply hang out for a while?A. matterB. senseC. caseD. opinion19. I ______ it as a basic principle of the company that suppliers of raw materialsshould be given a fair price for their products.A. makeB. lookC. takeD. think20. I hear they’ve promoted Tom, but he didn’t mention _______when we talked onthe phone.A. to promoteB. having been promotedC. having promotedD. to be promoted21. What a pity! Considering his ability and experience, he _____ better.A. need have doneB. must have doneC. can have doneD. might have done22. In some places women are expected to earn money_______ men work at homeand raise their children.A. butB. whenC. thoughD. while23. The top leaders of the two countries are holding talks in a friendly _________.A. atmosphereB. stateC. situationD. phenomenon24. As nobody here knows what is wrong with the machine, we must send for anengineer to ______ the problem.A. fixB. raiseC. faceD. present25. In those days, our _____ concern was to provide people who were stopped bythe snowstorm with food and health care.A. normalB. primaryC. constantD. permanent26. We tried to discourage him _____climbing the mountain without a guide.A.fromB.intoC.withD. against27. ______you get older, you may continually lose your glasses, or find yourselfwalking into a room of your house only _____that you cannot remember whatyou come for.A. When; findingB. As; to findC. While; findD. While;finding28. —Andy, what’s going on between you and Gray?—Nothing, I just can’t _____him any more.He is so easy to get angry. Even a little piece of friendly advice sets him off.A. betrayB. teaseC. yellD. stand29. The students listened carefully to the teacher with their eyes _____ on the blackboard.A. focusingB. being focusedC. focusedD. to focus30. It is I that _____ for the mistake in the work.A. is blamedB. is to blameC. am to blameD. am to be blamed31. —How can you possibly manage to do the work without an assistant?—Well, I _____ somehowA. get alongB. come onC. watch outD. set off32. His daughter is always shy in _____ and she never dares to make a speech to _____.A. the public; the publicB. public; the publicC. the public; publicD. public; public33. Which of the following sentences is wrong?A. The novel is well worth reading.B. The novel is worthy to read.C. The novel is worthy of being read.D. It is worthwhile reading the novel.34. He felt guilty _____leaving without saying good-bye.A. ofB. asC. overD. about35. —Did you go to the show last night?—Yeah. Every boy and every girl in the area _____ invited.A. wereB. have beenC. has beenD. was36. When asked why he went there, he said he was sent there _____ for a space flight.A.trainingB. to be trainedC.being trainedD. to have trained37. Jana was so _____ for the news of her lost child that she was almost driven mad.Choose the wrong answer.A. thirstyB. eagerC. anxiousD. curious38. I had firmly believed that I could _____ him into giving up smoking, but I failed.A. adviseB. suggestC. persuadeD. tell39. —Did you go to see the play last night ?see it soon.—Unluckily, I c ouldn’t _____ it. But I’m going toA. doB. manageC. makeD. take40. —Are you ready to leave？—Almost. I’ll be ready to go as soon as I _____ putting the clean dishes away.A. get throughB. give upC. go onD. set about第II卷（非选择题，共40分）二、用动词的适当形式填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）attempt continue touch count achieve paintinform work complete prove select misunderstand41.Success means your goal in your life.42. He is in touch with many friends to keep himself of what is goingon at home and abroad.43.He told me that the rest of the story was in the next unit.44.She was moved to tears by the movie. She said she had never seensuch a moving film.45.You must think about it carefully. Every step in our life , you know.46.By the time you come back, the new bridge .47.The drivers have nothing to do at the moment because their trucks green.48.He felt tired out because he very hard at the problem all day long.49.He looks so puzzled. He seems you.50.I find it no good an explanation---he’ll never listen.三、连词成句（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）51.takes 48 hours, in our country, the man-made satellite, to orbit the planet, it is,which is made, that （强调句）（it形式宾52.when and where, he, the meeting, make it clear, didn’t, would be held 语）53.many European tourists,did,die,people living in Thailand and Indonesia, notonly…but , who were on holiday in these countries, died （倒装句）54.a piece of exciting news, is to, tell you, inspect our university, tomorrow morning, ,Premier Zhu, will, I, that55. will,such an offer, it, not likely,that,is,he,accept,like that四、单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）56.They argued with each other then, but later she f_________ him.57.I am facing a d_________. I don’t know whether I should accept her invitation or not.58.The famous scientist sat before the computer all the morning, totally a_________in his essay.59.I’m puzzled why this statement is not c_________ with what you said last week.60.If you want to pass your exams you'd better change your _________! (态度)61.She refused to answer any questions c_________ with her private life.62.Having no children of their own, they decided to a_________ an orphan.63.One of the tourist spots in the town is an old temple, which has been well_________ (保留) from generation to generation.64.The trip that he had last week was tiring and _________. (不舒服的)65.The _________ (可能性)of man’s travelling to the moon has been proved .五、短文填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从所给的词中选出恰当的词填空，每空一词，词形根据语义要有变化。

高中英语2008年江苏省扬州中学第一学期高三第一次月考试卷试题 2019.091,---Haven't seen you for ages! Do you still work in Xi'an?----________. It's four years since I worked there.A. No, I don't.B. No, I haven't.C. Yes, I do.D. Yes, I have2,He wondered ________ his son was getting along with the experiment.A. whenB. whatC. howD. which3,--I didn't take notes at yesterday's meeting because I had leftmy pen at home.----You _________ mine. I ________ it.A. must have borrowed; wasn't usingB. may have borrowed;wasn't usingC. should have borrowed; hadn't usedD. could have borrowed; wasn't using4,----Now, where is my ticket?----________! We'll be late for thefilm.A. Take it early.B. Come onC. Don't worryD. Take your time5,Britain ______ many other industrialized countries, _______major changes over the last 100 years.A. together with; have experiencedB. as well as; have experiencedC. in common with; has experiencedD. instead of; hasexperienced6, Last week, I bought an interesting story book, _________ isvery beautiful.A. which coverB. the cover of whichC. its coverD. the cover of whose7,Mr. Smith gave the tickets to all the students except _______who had already seen the movie.A. the onesB. ones C others .D.the others8,______ has recently been done to provide more buses for the people, a shortage of public vehicles remains a serious problem.A. WhatB. Though whatC. In spite of whatD. However what9,Behind the leader ________ our team talking cheerfully.A. is followedB. are followedC. walksD.walk10,---Why do you look sad?----There are so many problems__________.A. remaining to settleB. remained settlingC. remaining to be settledD. remained to be settled11,_____ soccer, I like playing tennis best. I mean soccer is my favorite; tennis comes second.A. Next toB. So long asC. Compared toD. Rather than12,In the evening there was a barbecue, with the whole village________ the fun.A. joinedB. joined inC. joiningD. joining in13,_________ only 20 minutes to go before the train left, I felt uneasy in the taxi to the railway station.A. ForB. WithC. AsD. Because14,---What's the matter with you, Lucy?----After the long walk, my legs ___________ and I couldn't go any farther.A. gave offB. gave inC. gave upD. gave out15,That night, Joe came home very late, dragging his 1 feet, obviously tired. He then sat down by the window, 2 his head. Hearing her husband, Kay 3 out of the kitchen, but to her 4 , Joe sat, without 5 . Usually, when he came home, he would greet her with a 6 or a hug. Immediately Kay 7 something unusual. She went over to Joe and asked, "Tell me, my dear, what's the 8 news?"“Well, I have to say that things are not in our 9. It seems that I have no 10 of defeating my opponent. He's much more 11 , for he's been holding the position for nearly four years, and people think he's done a 12 job. Many signs show that he's in the 13 .”“Oh, well, I still believe you have your own 14. You're in your forties-the 15 age for a man. You're new, so people have reason to 16 you to do better. So let's go to the voters and tell them, ‘Give Joe Hart a chance, and he'll show you who's the better17 .’”Their next three weeks were spent visiting different neighbourhoods, going to all kinds of parties, making speeches at universities and gatherings. 18 Jody and Juile, their small children, went from door to door, 19 their request "Please vote for our daddy, Joe Hart!" The night before the final vote, the whole Hart family were too anxious to sleep. As the final result was declared, their hearts in their mouths, they all 20 and burst into tears.Joe Hart had become head judge of the state of Texas, USA.16,Shu Pulong has helped at least 1000 people bitten by snakes. “It was seeing people with snake bites that led me to this career,”he said.In 1963, after his army service, Shu entered a medical school and later became a doctor of Chinese medicine. As part of his studies he had to work in the mountains. There he often heard of people who had their arms and legs cut off after a snake bite in order to save their lives.“I was greatly upset by the story of an old farmer I met. It was a very hot afternoon. The old man was pulling grass in his fields when he felt pain in his left hand. He at once realized he had been bitten by a poisonous snake. In no time he wrapped a cloth tightly around his arm to stop the poison spreading to his heart. Rushing home he shouted ‘Bring me the knife !’.Minutes later the man lost his arm forever.”“The sad story touched me so much that I decided to devote myself to helping people bitten by snakes,” Shu said.1. The best headline for this newspaper article is _________.A. Astonishing MedicineB. Farmer Loses ArmC. Dangerous BitesD. Snake Doctor2. The farmer lost his arm because __________.A. the cloth was wrapped to tightlyB. he cut it off to save his lifeC. Shu wasn’t there to help himD. he was alone in the fields3. Shu decided to devote himself to snake medicine because ___________.A. he wanted to save people’s arms and legsB. he had studied it at a medical schoolC. he had seen snakes biting peopleD. his army service had finished4. Why did Shu go into the mountains?A. He wanted to study snake bites.B. He wanted to help the farmers.C. He was being trained to be a doctor.D. He was expected to serve in the army.17,Every year all sorts of different festivals are celebrated in Britain. Two of the most well- known British festivals are BonfireNight and Halloween.Bonfire Night has an interesting history. In 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes and some of his followers tried to blow up the British Houses of Parliament. They hoped that if they succeeded, they could take control of England and become its new rulers. Guy Fawkes and his men dug a tunnel under one of the Parliament buildings, and hid 36 barrels(桶)of gunpowder there. Fortunately, on November 5th, Guy Fawkes was caught just before he was able to light the fuse（导火线）. He and all his followers were burned to death. Today, people in Britain celebrate Guy Fawkes’capture by lighting fires and holding fireworks displays.Halloween is celebrated in Britain on the night of October 31st. There are many customs associated with Halloween. One of these is the game of ‘trick or treat’. Children, dressed up as witches, ghosts or monsters, knock on their neighbours’ doors, and shout ‘trick or treat!’If they are lucky, they receive a ‘treat’- a bar of chocolate, or some sweets or some money. If, however, their neighbours refuse to give them anything, they play a trick on them. They might spray their front door with shaving foam(剃须膏), or knock on their doors and then run away!Another game played at Halloween is ‘bobbing for apples’. In this game, a bowl is filled with water, and apples are placed in it. Children then have to take a bite from one of the apples without using their hands. This game is difficult and messy(杂乱的), butgreat fun!1. Bonfire Night and Halloween _________.A. have been celebrated in Britain since 1605B. are not celebrated by many British peopleC. are two of the most well- known British festivals.D. are celebrated on the night of October 31st.2. Guy Fawkes was captured ___________.A. by someone of his followersB. after he blew up the British Houses of ParliamentC. before he was able to blow up the British Houses of Parliament.D. on November 5th 16063. On Bonfire Night, ____________.A. people light fireworks and hold fireworks displaysB. people capture Guy FawkesC. children dress up as witches, ghosts or monsterD. children play ‘trick or treat’4. If your neighbours refuse to give you a treat, what will you do?A. spray shaving foam at themB. play a trickon themC. give them some sweets or some moneyD. all the above5. Bobbing for apples is ____________.A. a game played on Bonfire NightB. not much funC. difficult, messy and boringD. a game playedat Halloween18,In recent years many countries have been faced with the problem of how to make their workers more productive. Some experts believe that the answer is to make jobs more varied. Do more varied jobs lead to greater productivity? There is something to suggest that while variety certainly makes the worker's life more enjoyable, it does not make him work harder. So variety is not important. Other experts feel that giving the worker freedom to do his job in his own way is important and there is no doubt that this is true. The problem is that this kind of freedom cannot easily be given in the modern factory with its complicated machinery which must be used in a fixed way. Thus while freedom of choice may be important, there is very little that can be done to achieve this. Another important consideration is how much each worker contributes to the product he is making. In most factories the worker sees only one small part of the product. Some car factories are said to be experimenting with having many small production lines rather than a large one, so that each worker contributes more to the production of the cars on his line. It would seem then that the degree of worker contribution is important.To what extent does more money lead to greater productivity? The workers themselves certainly think this is important, but perhaps they want more money only because the work they do is so boring.Money just lets them enjoy their spare time more. A similar argument may explain demands for shorter working hours. Perhapsif companies succeed in making workers' jobs more interesting,they will neither want more money, nor will shorter working hoursbe so important to them.1. Which of the following things will not increase productivity?A. Making jobs more varied.B. Giving workers the freedom to do his jobs in their own way.C. Increasing the workers' contribution to production.D. Longer working hours.2. The last sentence in this passage means that if companies manageto make workers' jobs more interesting, _________.A. they will want more moneyB. they will demand shorter working hoursC. more money and shorter working hours are importantD. more money and shorter working hours will not be so importantto them3. In this passage, the writer tells us _________.A. how to make the workers more productiveB. possible factors leading to greater productivityC. more money leads to greater productivityD. how to make workers' jobs more interesting4. The writer of this passage is probably a _____________.A. teacherB. workerC. managerD.physicist19,Zinc(锌) is one of about 20 elements necessary for good health. It is present in the body in a very small amount, but it makes it possible for important chemical actions to be carried out in cells. Scientists are just beginning to discover how zinc and other element work.Researchers first studied zinc as a way to speed recovery. Dr. Waltor Powys, formerly with the United States Air Force, noted that the laboratory animals recovered faster when some substances were added to their food. One of these substances was zinc. Dr. Powys later tested the zinc treatment on an American airman recovering from medical operations. The airman who received zinc sulphate (硫酸盐) recovered in one half the usual time. Other doctors studied persons who had a number of strange disorders. The doctors learned that all of these problems were caused by a lack of zinc in the body. They treated these disorders successfully by giving the patients zinc sulphate.The amount of zinc in the body can be found by examining the blood and hair. A lack of this important element is not uncommon among people in both industrial and developing countries. Zinc is found in most high protein foods, such as meat, milk, fish and eggs. It is also found in whole grains. But many people do not eat enough of these foods. Food makers should add the elements so that morepeople could get needed amounts of these essential substances.1. Which of the following statements in NOT true?A. Scientists are just starting to study how zinc and other elements work.B. People only need a very small amount of zinc to maintain good health.C. Zinc is important because it allows important chemical actions to take place in cells.D. A lack of zinc is rare among people in developed countries.2. Some health experts say food makers should add some elements ________ people won't lack these essential substance.A. thereforeB. sinceC. for the purpose thatD. for the effect that3. The topic of this passage is _______.A. the role of zinc sulphateB. the relationship between zinc and people's healthC. the amount of zinc that the body needsD. the food that contains zinc20,Rich or poor, we all have problems: that unfaithful mate, that irritating(恼人的) colleague, that persistent disease, the investment that is turning into a huge loss.How do we remain calm, positive and even elegant in the face of all these difficulties of life?The following suggestions may help.It comes with the pay. I have a friend who used to complain about her dead-end job and unreasonable boss. Sound familiar? One day I told her. "Look at it this way. You are getting paid for the annoyance as well as the work. It comes with the pay."This has become my favorite saying for work-related frustrations. "Take every day as a bonus." When we learn to treasure every moment of what we have, we begin to see life in a whole new perspective. It's all in the mind. Sure, the psychologists tell us it is important we work at resolving problems. But they also say if you try to resolve a problem that would not go away, it would only compound(使更复杂) the frustration.If you tell yourself there isn't a problem, there won't be one. It's all in the mind.Stop thinking about your own problem-help others instead. A lady who is combating a life-threatening disease revealed she coped with her illness by making herself useful, by offering help to others in a similar situation.She has spoken to at least five other women with breast cancer. She says that the sharing has helped her to find fresh meaning in her own life.Never give up on your dream. Why do we give in and give up when we meet difficulties? Is it because we have no confidence in our cause and no commitment for what we pursue?It was said that Albert Einstein's last request on his death bed was to be given his equations and his unfinished statement declining the presidency of Israel.Einstein first picked up his equations and lamented to his son, "If only I had more mathematics!" What a great persistent spirit! One strong-hearted lady was the late head of the tragic Kennedy family, Rose Kennedy. She said this on nationwide television one week after losing yet another son to an assassin's bullet-Boddy Kennedy: "And we go on our way with no regrets not looking backwards to the past, but we shall carry on with courage." Not the end of the world. Do you know something else? I've learned that care as you might, love as you might, some people just don't care back.And it's not the end of the world. After all, it's not the event that makes a person, is it? It's what we do about that happens to us.1. Which of the following may serve as an appropriate title for this passage?A. How to Face Problems.B. How to Resolve Problems.C. How to Hold on to Your Dream.D. How to Remain Cheerful.2. "Take every day as a bonus" (Para.5, Line 1) is most likely to mean ______.A. we should see life from a new perspectiveB. we should treasure every day in our lifeC. we should regard every day as the last day in our lifeD. we should enjoy ourselves every day3. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned by the author?A. Helping others will make it easier for us to solve our own difficulties.B. We can learn to see life from a fresh light.C. We should have confidence in our cause so that we won't give in easily.D. We should not be overwhelmed by problems in our life.4. The author seems not to believe that _______.A. everyone living in this world, poor or rich, has some problemsB. we should not give in and give up in the face of difficultiesC. we must work hard at solving some problems which can't be solved easilyD. we should remain calm and positive when confronted with problems试题答案1, A2, C3, D4, B5, C6, B7, A8, C9, D10, C11, A12, D13, B14, D15, 1-5 ACACB 6-10 DBDAC 11-15 BACDB 16-20 BADBD 16, DBAC17, CCABD18, DDBC19, DCB20, ABAC。

江苏省苏州中学2008-2009学年度第一学期月考一高三英语本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两卷，满分120分，考试时间120分钟。

第I卷将正确的选项填涂在答题卡的相应位置上，第II卷直接做在答案专页上。

第I卷（选择题，共85分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题后所给的ABC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’s the man’s suggestion?A. To make an arrangement for dealing with the problems.B.To help her solve the problems.C.To deal with the hardest problem first.2. What conclusion can be drawn from the man’s comments?A. The man admires Frank.B. The man looks down upon Frank.C. The man believes in the woman.3.How is the weather when the conversation take place?A. Cold and windyB. Sunny but freezingC. Sunny but cold and windy4. What has the man probably been doing?A. Listening to quiet musicB. Listening to loud musicC. Talking on the phone5. According to the conversation, what did the man do after the woman left?A. He stayed alone all night.B. He introduced himself to a very charming girl.C. He had a good time talking to an attractive girl.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面五段对话或独白。

江苏省扬州中学2008—2009学年度第一学期10月月考高三英语试卷08.10第一部分：听力第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标准试卷的相应位置。

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. When will the woman graduate?A. Next month.B. Next March.C. Next year.2. Where do you think the book is now?A. Under the chair.B. In the kitchen.C. On the shelf.3. What was the result?A. Italy won the game.B. France won the game.C. Germany won the game.4. How much is the TV set?A. $60.B. $ 120.C. $ 90.5. What do they say about the restaurant?A. It’s the best place to eat in.B. They are disappointed in its recent change.C. They like it all the time.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段材料，回答第6—8题。

6. What does the woman want to do?A. To find a house with lower rent.B. To share a room with his close friend.C. To rent some place quiet enough to study.7. Does the woman get familiar with the city?A. Maybe, as she has a little information to offer the man.B. Sure, as she knows where to find what the man needs.C. Yes, as she is in charge of the affairs.8. What does the man probably do?A. A money cashier working in a supermarket.B. A student studying in a college.C. A manager arranging part time jobs.听下面一段材料，回答第9—11题。

高中英语2008年江苏省扬州中学第一学期高三第一次月考试卷试题 2019.091,The old farmer, ______ the badly injured and burnt soldier, came out of the burning farm house, calling continuously for help.A. supported byB. supportingC. being supported byD. being supporting2,---Mike, you know, I have read the book twice!---? I have read it so many times that I can recite it now. A. How comeB. What do you reckon C. What for D. So what3,Michael was always in a good mood. He was a natural motivator(乐天派). One day I asked him, “How can you be 1all the time.”Michael replied, “Each morning I 2up and say to myself, ‘Mike, you have two 3 today. You can choose to be in a good mood 4you can choose to be in a bad mood.’ I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something 5 happens, I can choose to be a victim or choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. I choose the positive side of life.”Later, I heard Michael was 6 in a serious accident, falling off 60 feet from a tower.After 18 hours of 7 , and weeks of intensive care, Michael left the hospital with rods(钢棒) 8in his back. I saw Michael aboutsix months after the 9 . I asked him what had 10his mind as the accident took place.“As I 11 on the ground, I remembered I had two choices: I could choose to live or I could choose to die. I chose to live.”“Weren’t you12 ?” I asked. Michael continued, “They kept telling me I was going to be fine. 13 When they wheeled me into the operation room and I saw the 14 on the faces of the doctors and nurses, I got 15scared. In their eyes, I read ‘He’s a dead man’. I knew I16 to take action.”“What did you do?”I asked. “Well, a big nurse asked me if I was allergic(过敏) to 17 ‘Yes,’I said. The doctors and nurses stopped working as they 18 my reply. I took a deep breath and cried, ‘Gravity.’Over their laughter, I told them, ‘I’m choosing to live. 19on me as if I am alive, not dead.’”Michael 20,thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing positive attitude.4,Recent weeks have seen a wave of new books, stamps, movies, television programmes, newspaper articles, songs and performances, all celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Deng Xiaoping, on August 22. To Chinese people, he was no doubt one of China’s greatest leaders.Many Westerners remember Deng as “a little man with great ideas”. He was famous for his practical and direct manner, shown in famous slogans such as “No matter if it is a white cat or a black cat;a cat that can catch rats is a good cat” and “Poverty is not socialism”.In 1979, as the first top Chinese communist leader to set foot in the United States, he was regarded as a symbol of friendship when he wore a cowboy hat in Houston, Texas, and rode around in a stage coach.“His straightforward manner earned the trust of the Americanpeople. He changed the American people’s traditional view of Chinese leaders and China,” said David Lampton, a well-known American expert on China. “He succeeded in strengthening Chinese diplomatic relations.”Lampton said that Deng opened China up to the rest of the world and helped develop more friendly relations with the West.“Deng’s reform increased the world’s understanding of China and today Americans are no longer afraid of China,”said Mike Wallace, an American journalist who interviewed Deng in 1986. At that time, he said, China was still mysterious in the eyes of Westerners. Talking of his impression of Deng, Wallace said he was very honest and clever. He recalled a conversation at the beginning of the interview. “I started the interview by saying ‘reporters don’t normally get to meet you’. Deng answered, ‘Because I am an ordinary person’. Then I asked, ‘Why did you decide to have the interview with us at this time?’He replied, ‘Because I want to know American people and that they can know China better; by American people I also mean American leaders’.”Though he interviewed many international leaders, Wallace thought Deng was very different form them all. Maybe the fact that Deng was selected twice as “Person of the Year” by the world-famous American Time magazine tells it all.1.The passage mainly talks about_____________.A.how Deng was regarded by Chinese peopleB.how Deng was viewed amongst foreignersC.what Deng was famous forD.how Deng strengthened the relations between China and the US2.Which of the following isn’t the result of Deng’s visiting America in 1979?A.It made Americans no longer afraid of ChinaB.It opened China up to the worldC.It developed the relations between China and the USD.It changed Westerners’ view of China3.Which of the following can best show many Westerners’impression on Deng?A. Honest and cleverB. Kind and friendlyC. Practical and directD. A little man with great ideas4. What does the underlined word “it” in the last sentence refer to?A. He was selected twice as “Person of the Year” by the American Time magazine.”B. Hw wanted to know American peopleC. He was very different from many other international leadersD. He wanted American people to know China better5, We lived in a technological society where most goods are mass-produced by unskilled labor. Because of this, most people think that craft(手艺) no longer exists.One of the ways these people wrongly support their view is by pointing to 100-year-old homes which are still solid, and arguing that it is the craftsmanship that is responsible for their durability(持久性). “Homes in those days were well-built,” they say. No doubt these homes were well-built, but what these people have done is mix up the quality of material used in the house with the quality of the craftsmanship.Homes today could be built to last just as long as those old homes if people were willing or able to pay the price. For example, more people can no longer afford solid oak stairways, although they were once fairly common in older homes. Nor can they afford the high labor cost of employing a carpenter to build the stairway. Yet if someone can pay the high cost, there are still plenty of carpenters around able to make those stairways. And not only would these carpenters know how to build them, they would probably do a better job than carpenters of old.One thing the modern carpenter has which enables him to do a better job is much more advanced tools. Such tools as laser beams and power planes help them lay out a house better and make more precision cuts on the wood. Also, it is not uncommon any more to find carpenters with college degrees and carpenters with a solid knowledge of mathematics, which would enable them to deal with more difficult house designs.The problems of modern quality, then, really boils down to theproblem of material, for the modern carpenter is just as able to produce craftsmanship as the carpenter of fifty years ago, but only if given proper material.1． Compared to the carpenters in the past, modern carpenters are _______.A. more successfulB. more learnedC. more imaginativeD. more hardworking2． What does the underlined word “they” (paragraph 2) refer to?A.carpenters who are fond of oak stairways.B.carpenters who have college degrees.C.people who think highly of carpenters of old.D.people who think that modern material is of low quality. 3． What does the third paragraph mainly discuss?A.People in the past preferred to use oak to build stairways.B.It is now expensive to employ a carpenter.C.Modern houses last as long as the old one.D.Good carpenters still exist in modern times.4． What would be the best title for the text?A.Is Craft Dead?B.Craft, Back to life?C.History of craftsmanshipD.Carpenters Today and Yesterday6,In Victorian times, certain flowers expressed meanings becausethe flower selection was limited. Therefore, flower as a gift was an effective tool in social communication. With so many choices today, we have no rules in flower choosing. However, people tend to give a certain flower their own personal meaning--- maybe it can remind them of some particular friends or events. Here I would introduce the traditional meanings of some gift flowers as a reference for your flower choosing.Carnation（康乃馨） is a good gift for your female teacher or mother, but not all kinds of carnations men respect and love. Different colours have different meanings. Generally, carnation means “fascination and woman love”. Specifically, pink carnation means “I’ll never forget you”and red carnation says “I admire you”. But some carnations have very negative meanings. If you want to say goodbye to your girlfriend, you can send her a bunch of striped carnations or yellow ones, because it means “Sorry I can’t be with you. You disappointed me.”Rose is no doubt the best gift for girls in love. Basically, it relates to the love between men and women, but roses with different colours stand for different stages of love. Red rose is man’s best friend when he wants to show his love to a girl. In the peak of his love, pink rose is more suitable because it means “perfect happiness and please believe me”. While the love gets into trouble, yellow rose seems to be the best symbol. It means “the decrease of love and jealousy”.Though you are free to choose any kind of flower as long as it is beautiful, I think this breif introduction can help you avoid making mistakes. Besides, the receivers must be happier if he or she gets to know the good will you convey in flowers.1. Why do we choose certain flowers as gifts?A. Because they are the best gifts for you.B. Because flowers all look beautifulC. Because different flowers smell good.D. Becauses they can express specific meanings.2. In different stages of love, ________.A. roses of different colours show love to a girl.B. you can choose red rose at any occasionC. yellow rose is the best symbol for your loveD. pink rose implies that your love comes to maturity(成熟).3. What does th passage mainly talk about?A. Carnation is better than roseB. Like the carnation, like the roseC. Different flowers have different meaningsD. Flowers of different colours7,About 90 percent of Chinese believe the polarization(分化) between the rich and poor is “serious” in China, according to a survey conducted by China Youth Daily. And more than 80 percent of the respondents(对象) surveyed said something must be done tonarrow the expanding gap between the rich and poor, while 14.1 percent said it was necessary.The polarization has aroused wide concern among the public in recent years. The State Development and Reform Commission(国家发改委) said the Gini Coefficient had reached 0.47 for China, up from o.29 two decades ago. Usually, a country with a number above 0.4 is warned to pay attention to the income inequality problem. To find out the people’s view, the survey covered 10,250 respondents, between the ages of 20 and 30 with a college education and a monthly salary between 1,000 and 3,000 yuan. Surprisingly, most disagreed with the view of experts who claim the urban-rural difference is causing the widening gap. More than 70 percent of the respondents believed that “ the group of special interests”is the prime reason for the polarization, followed by “people in power” 68 percent, and “bosses” 50 percent.Another unexpected finding is that almost all agreed that a good educational background and knowledge were not the decisive factors in gaining wealth. About 95 percent said rich people are not necessarily those who are able to speak English or have a college education.Today in China, rich people , accounting for 10 percent of the population, control 45 percent of the total social fortune, and poor people, also 10 percent of the population, only control 1.5 percent, according to an investigation published by the NationalBureau of Statistics last June.1. It can be inferred that the Gini Coefficient ( in paragraph2) would probably be ________.A. the unit used in advanced mathematicsB. the degree of a country’s developmentC. the level of the citizen’s living standardD. a measure of income inequality2. Experts hold the view that the main reason for the polarization is ________.A. the urban-rural differenceB. the group of special interestsC. the people in powerD. the bosses3. Which of the following can show the correct proportion of the4. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Close the Gap between the Rich and PoorB. Surveys conducted by Chins Youth DailyC. Higher education, Higher payD. Rich-Poor Divide Serious, Study Finds8,It was g____________ of him to offer to pay for us both.9,Charles Dickens was one of the greatest 19th century n_______________.10,Facts show that he is an i_______________ man. He never cares about others.11,The development of Pudong will a_______________ China’s reform and opening up.12,Sutong Cross-River Bridge is d________________ by some famous architects in China.13,You should take everything into c__________________ before you make any decision.14,I made her a______________ through his introduction.15,Linda worked for the Minnesota Manufacturing and Mining Company, k___________ as 3M.16,When nervousness gets beyond a certain stage, it d_______________ into a disease.17,Some students are a______________ to computer games and fallbehind in their studies.18,Ten is not just a number. For Hong Kong, it means change. That change began 10 years ago on July 1, 1997, when Hong Kong was returned to the mainland. A year later, putonghua became a major subject in middle schools there. Street chatter now is trilingual: Cantonese, English and putonghua.But language is just one of the many changes. Over the past 10 years, the flow of people has left its mark, especially on the young people.The first sign is in the job market. Before 2006, about 10,000 young professionals from the mainland found jobs in Hong kong. At the same time, around 240,000 Hong Kong residents had worked or were working on the mainland. More than 60 percent of them were aged 23 to 25, according to official statistics.Geng Chun, 26, a native of northern China, managed to start his own IT business after completing his university degree in Hong Kong three years ago.“I like Hong Kong,” Geng said. “Hong Kong needs us. We’re young, well-educated and energetic.”Education is the next thing to change. After the return, more people from both the mainland and Hong Kong began crossing the border to get an education.According to China’s Ministry of Education, in 2006, 914 Hong Kong students were admitted to mainland universities. In all, 7060studied in the mainland that year. Before that time, Hong Kong students were rarely seen in mainland schools.There was a growth on the other side as well. In the early 1990s, about 100 mainland students went to Hong Kong every year to study. Last year, 1300 studied in Hong Kong universities.Besides social and cultural changes in Hong Kong, business exchanges between the mainland and Hong Kong have greatly increased.According to a Xinhua report, by the end of 2006, the mainland’s total investment in Hong Kong had reached $40 billion since 1997, which makes up 57 percent of all investments to places outside the mainland.“We have many clients from the mainland, and actually, they are becoming our biggest group of clients,” said Ho, a manager for a Hong Kong PR company. “The mainland has provided our company with more business opportunities, which are vital for our development.”Ten Years Reshapes Hong Kong19, 近来你班老师经常发现有些同学利用电子词典玩游戏，因此你班班主任准备禁止在班上禁止使用电子词典，只允许使用传统词典，但有不少同学提出反对意见。

7. 江苏省苏州中学期中考试江苏省苏州中学2008-2009学年度第一学期期中考试高三英语第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）21. Appointed as _____ ambassador to the UN, he was determined to serve his country _____ heart and soul.A. the; theB. an; theC. /; /D. the; a22. On the door pinned a note, _____ “admission by invitation only”.A. saysB. writtenC. readingD. said23. It is generally believed that teaching is __________ it is a science.A. an art much asB. much an art asC. as an art much asD. as much an art as24. Her expression is concerned, which her body language does not ______.A. combine withB. correspond toC. equal toD. associate with25. More than one student, along with some parents, ______ quizzed for information on the reference book so far.A. was B. were C. have been D. has been26. -- Shall I pick you up tonight? -- No, thanks. Don’t _____ to come. I can take a taxi.A. haveB. botherC. worryD. annoy27. Many people are curious about what it was that ______ you to leave America for China.A. ledB. letC. madeD. had28. ---What do you think of Andrew?--- There are some things that are not easy to _________; his coldness is one.A. put asideB. put up withC. think ofD. get along with29. These trees must have been planted three years ago, ___________?A. weren’t theyB. mustn’t theyC. didn’t theyD. haven’t they30. We didn’t know his telephone number, otherwise we _____ him.A. would telephoneB. would have telephonedC. must have telephonedD. had telephoned31. Human facial expressions differ from those of animals in the degree _____ they can be controlled on purpose.A. with which B. to which C. of which D. for which32. The question came up at the conference _____ we should do with the sluggish market.A. whichB. whereC. howD. what33. The children vary considerably in the rate at which they learn these lessons. _____, we make the teaching plans different accordingly.A. Because of this reasonB. It is becauseC. As a result ofD. For this reason34. All _____ guarantee the economic development of our country is stability at home and abroad.A. that we needB. which we needC. that we need toD. which we need to35. ---How long are you staying?---I don’t know. ________.A. Everything is OKB. Never mindC. I t dependsD. It doesn’t matter第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）As a teenager, I felt I was always letting people down. I was rebellious(反叛的) on the outside, ___36___ on the inside I wanted people to ___37____ me.Once I left home to hitchhike(搭便车) to California with my friend Penelope. The trip wasn’t ____38___, and there were many times I didn’t feel safe. One situation in particular left me __ 39___ to still be alive. When I returned home, I was different — not so outwardly sure of myself.I was happy to be home. But then I noticed that Penelope, who was ____40___with us, was wearing my clothes. And my ___41___ seemed to like her better than me. I wondered if I would be ____42___ if I weren’t there. I told my mom, and she explain ed that ____43____ Penelope was a lovely girl, no one could ____44___ me. I pointed out, “She is more patient and is neater than I have ever been.” My mom said these were wonderful ___45____ but I was the only person who could fill my ___46___. She made me realize that even with my ___47___, — and they were many — I was a loved member of the family who couldn’t be replaced.I became a searcher, ___48___ who I was and what made me unique. My ____49____ of myself was changing. I wanted a solid base to start from. I started to resist pressure to ___50____ in ways that I didn't like any more, and I ___51___ who I really was. I came to feel much more ___52___ that no one can ever take my place.Each of us ___53____ a unique place in the world. You are special, no matter what others say or what you may think. So __54___ about being replaced. You ___55___ be.36. A. and B. but C. so D. for37. A. hate B. replace C. receive D. like38. A. easy B. hard C. fun D. long39. A. unwilling B. regretful C. grateful D. willing40. A. playing B. eating C. staying D. traveling41. A. family B. friends C. relatives D. neighbors42. A. loved B. mentioned C. cared D. missed43. A. since B. as C. while D. unless44. A. scold B. compare C. replace D. match45. A. qualities B. aspects C. matters D. times46. A. character B. role C. task D. form47. A. faults B. advantages C. manners D. pities48. A. looking for B. looking back C. seeking out D. giving up49. A. picture B. view C. sense D. image50. A. think B. learn C. change D. act51. A. hated B. celebrated C. wished D. expected52. A. sure B. doubtful C. happy D. lonely53. A. takes B. catches C. seizes D. holds54. A. talk B. forget C. care D. argue55. A. mustn’t B. shouldn’t C. can’t D. needn’t第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）ANow, it’s time for some brief news items.Teens Go OnlineSome 13 million European children under 18 use the Internet for schoolwork, games and music according to research done by Nielsen’s “Net-rating”. The study covered Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. Experts advised parents to limit the time their kids spend on line and keep them away from chat rooms.Chat to the magic MumBritish author J. K. Rowling, mother of magic boy Harry Potter, will do an Internet interview about her new book “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” on June 26. Before the event, children are invited to send their questions about Harry to the website. The book will hit stores in the US and UK on June 21 and will arrive in China in August.School SoldiersRussian school students will have to do basic military training in their final year of school, the government has decided. The lesson will include learning to fire guns, marching drills and how to deal with a chemical, nuclear or biological attack. The activity is seen as part of a drive toward the education of their love for their country.Is it hard for you to get up early and get ready for classes? Some students at Winter Park High School just roll out of bed in their pajamas (睡衣) and go to class in their own bedrooms. Of course, their teachers and classmates do not see them because all their class work is on the computer. The Florida High School, the state’s only online school, has 250 students who are taki ng classes at home by computer. Students in this first online program take classes in algebra (代数), American government, chemistry, computer, economics, and web-page design. They also have to go to regular school to attend other classes.56. In the first news item, which country is NOT covered in the research?A. Britain.B. France.C. Sweden.D. Spain.57. What is the second news item mainly about?A. J. K. Rowling will have an Internet interview.B. Children will meet Harry Potter’s mother.C. The Harry Potter book will be available on the Internet.D. The Harry Potter book will arrive in China in early June.58. Why will Russian school students have basic military training?A. To get ready for a military parade.B. To learn to protect themselves.C. To gain some military knowledge.D. To develop their love for the country.59. The news from Florida can be given a title “____________”.A. Get up LateB. Online SchoolC. Magical ComputersD. No TeachersBLarge companies need a way to reach the savings of the public at large. The same problem, on a smaller scale, faces practically every company trying to develop new products and create new jobs. There can be little hope of raising the money needed from friends and people we know, and while banks may agree to provide money for short-term finance, they are generally unwilling to provide money for long-term projects. So companies turn to the public, inviting people to lend them money, or take a share in the business in exchange for a share in future interests. This they do by issuing stocks and shares in the business through the Stock Exchange. By doing so they can put into circulation(流通) the savings of single persons and institutions, both at home and abroad.When the saver needs his money back, he does not have to go to the company with whom he originally placed it. Instead, he sells his shares through a stockbroker to some other saver who is seeking to invest his money.Many of the services needed both by industry and by each of us are provided by the Government or by local organizations. Without hospitals, roads, electricity, telephones, railways, this country could not work. All these require continuous spending on new equipment and new development if they are to serve us properly, requiring more money than is raised through taxes alone. The Government, local organizations, and nationalized industries therefore frequently need to borrow money to finance major capital spending, and they, too, come to the Stock Exchange.There is hardly a man or woman in this country whose standard of living does not depend on the ability of his or her employers to raise money to finance new development. In one way or another this new money must come from the savings of the country. The Stock Exchange exists to provide a channelthrough which these savings can reach those who need finance.60. The money which enables these companies to go ahead with their projects is _____.A. exchanged for part ownership in the Stock ExchangeB. raised by the selling of shares in the companiesC. repaid to its original owners as soon as possibleD. invested in different companies on the Stock Exchange61. All the basic services on which we depend are _____.A. unable to provide for the needs of the populationB. financed wholly by rates and taxesC. in constant need of financial supportD. run by the Government or our local organizations62. The Stock Exchange makes it possible for the Government, local organizations and nationalized industries _____.A. to make certain everybody saves moneyB. to borrow as much as they wishC. to make certain everybody lends money to themD. to raise money to finance new development63. The underlined word invest here probably means _____.A. give more money withB. provide less money withC. borrow less money withD. make more money withCAs the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities; others lose heart at the first sign of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between "flight or fight" and in more primitive days the choices made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered. Since we can't remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it.64. According to the author, the most important character for a good manager is his _____.A. strong will to hold out stressB. knowing the art of relaxationC. high sense of responsibilityD. having control over performance65. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?A. We can find quite a few ways to avoid stress.B. Stress is always harmful to people's healthC. It's easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work.D. Different people can bear different amount of stress.66. In the last sentence of the passage, "do so" refers to _____.A. "expose ourselves to stress"B. "find ways to deal with stress"C. "remove stress from our lives"D. "establish links between diseases and stress"67. According to the author, the right attitude toward stress is _____.A. to avoid itB. to try to cope with itC. to regard it as a vital motivationD. to find some relaxationDIn a few years, you might be able to speak Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French, and English—and all at the same time. This sounds incredible, but Alex Waibel, a computer science professor at US's Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Germany's University of Karlsruhe, announced last week that it may soon be reality. He and his team have invented software and hardware that could make it far easier for people who speak different languages to understand each other.One application, called Lecture Translation, can easily translate a speech from one language into another. Current translation technologies typically limit speakers to certain topics or a limited vocabulary. Users also have to be trained how to use the programme.Another prototype(雏形机) can send translations of a speech to different listeners depending on what language they speak. “It is like having a simultaneous translator right next to you but without disturbing the person next to you,” Waibel said.Prefer to read? So-called Translation Glasses transcribe(转录) the translations on a tiny liquid-crystal(液晶) display(LCD) screen.Then there's the Muscle Translator. Electrodes capture the electrical signals from facial muscle movements made naturally when a person is mouthing words. The signals are then translated into speech. The electrodes could be replaced with wireless chips implanted in a person's face, according to researchers.During a demonstration held last Thursday in CMU's Pittsburgh campus, a Chinese student namedSang Jun had 11 tiny electrodes attached to the muscles of his cheeks, neck and throat. Then he mouthed—without speaking aloud—a few words in Mandarin(普通话) to the audience. A few seconds later, the phrase was displayed on a computer screen and spoken out by the computer in English and Spanish: “Let me introduce our new prototype.”This particular gadget(器械),when fully developed, might allow anyone to speak in any number of languages or, as Waibel put it, “to switch your mouth to a foreign language”. “The idea behind the university's prototypes is to c reate ‘good enough’ bridges for cross-cultural exchanges that are becoming more common in the world,” Waibel said.With spontaneous(自发的,自愿的) translators, foreign drivers in Germany could listen to traffic warnings on the radio, tourists in China could read all the signs and talk with local people, and leaders of different countries could have secret talks without any interpreters there.68. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. A lecture translation can translate what you said into other languages easily.B. Muscle Translators can translate what you think into speech if you just move your mouth.C. There is no Muscle Translator in the world now.D. The spontaneous translators will help us a lot.69. What's the final destination of inventing the language translators?A. To make cultural exchanges between different countries easier.B. To help students learn foreign languages more easily.C. To make people live in foreign countries more comfortably.D. To help people learn more foreign languages in the future.70. What can be inferred from the seventh paragraph?A. The translator is so good that it can translate any language into the very language you need.B. The translator is becoming more and more common in the world as a bridge.C. With the help of the translator, you only need to open your mouth when you want to say something without saying the exact words at all.D. The translator needs to be improved before being put into market.第五部分：书面表达（满分25分）假定你班在“珍爱生命，拒闯红灯”教育活动中，召开了一次主题班会。

江苏省扬州中学2008-2009学年度第一学期月考高三英语试卷2008.12.第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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 are they talking about?A.Dinner.B. Tip.C. Price.2. What does the woman mean?A.It’s extremely hot outside.B. They should have eggs for supper.C. The food should be kept warm.3. What does the woman mean?A.The man should have given the application to her.B.The man should have handed the application in before Friday evening.C.She will help the man with the application soon.4. Who wanted to borrow the camera?A.Mary.B. Jane.C. Alice.5. Where is Fred now?A. At lunch.B. In class.C. At home.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。

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，各小题将给出5秒钟的答题时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段材料，回答第6至8题。

2008学年第一学期高三英语月考试卷试题预览（考试时间：120分钟）2008,10I. Listening ComprehensionPart A Short ConversationsDirections: In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on you paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. By plane. B. By train. C. By car. D. By boat.2. A. $45 B. $30 C. $15 D. $603. A. In a post office. B. At an airport.C. In a hospital.D. At a railway station.4. A. An English textbook. B. A history book.C. A Chinese textbook.D. A chemistry book.5. A. Riding a horse. B. Playing a game.C. Shooting a movie.D. Taking a photo.6. A. Lose weight. B. Quit smoking.C. Weigh herself frequently.D. Have a talk with the doctor.7. A. Fix his car. B. Prepare the dinner.C. Meet his client.D. Work at his office.8. A. The company has trouble printing a schedule.B. The speaker arrived at the station late.C. The train seldom arrives on time.D. The schedule has been misprinted.9. A. Because he is too busy.B. Because he is going home.C. Because he doesn’t have a library card.D. Because he forgot to bring his library card with him.10. A. The woman should have complained to her neighbor.B. The woman should stay out until the neighbors are quiet.C. The woman should have stayed at the library.D. The lab will be a better place.Part B PassagesDirections: In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on you paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. A greeting speech at the beginning of a short course of English.B. A short speech at the opening ceremony of a language school.C. A summary speech at the end of a summer vacation course of English.D. A speech at the graduation ceremony of a language school.12. A. In China. B. In Australia.C. In England.D. In America.13. A. Reading a lot of English books.B. Having written work as well as oral work.C. Developing friendship with others.D. Talking with teachers and fellow students.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. She was bored with her idle life at home.B. She was offered a good job by her neighbor.C. She wanted to help with the family’s finance.D. Her family would like to see her more involved in social life.15. A. Doing housework.B. Looking after her neighbor’s children.C. Reading newspapers and watching TV.D. Taking good care of her husband.16. A. Jane got angry at Bill’s attitude.B. Bill failed to adapt the new situation.C. Bill blamed Jane for neglecting the family.D. The children were not taken good care of.Part C Longer ConversationsDirection: In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations. Each conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard.Numbered blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Telephone MessageFrom: ____17____, calling from Los Angeles.To: Mr. Vincent, ____18____ of the Coca-cola company Shanghai Branch.Mobile phone number: ____19____.Message: Please ask Mr. Vincent to call him ____20____ 5:00 P.M.Complete the form. Write ONLY ONE WORD for each answer.Numbered blanks 21 through 24 are based on the followingconversation.What has the man just received? 21._________Why is the computer center looking for students? 22. To help with the work of ________ this summer.What is the reason for the woman’s hesitation? 23. Her ______ is limited.What is the advantage of the woman in taking up the job according to the man? 24. Her interests in computer and _______.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary 25%Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. （每小题1分）25. Since it is expected that Fed will cut interest rate again, there is no doubt _____ the company will make the decision on raising the price of crude oil.A. whyB. thatC. whetherD. when26. Woman _____ Hillary Clinton is, she was bold enough to participate in the presidential campaign, 2008.A. whoB. likeC. thatD. as27. _____ enough preparation, we decided to put off the meeting till next week.A. We didn’t makeB. Having not mad eC. We had not madeD. Not having made28. Although football was officially born in 1904, it was not until 1924 _____ this game really came into its own.A. whenB. whichC. thatD. what29. does something good will be praised by the teacher.A. AnyoneB. No matter whoC. Those whoD. Whoever30. The progress of the patient who had been seriously injured in the Wengchuan earthquake was very encouraging as he could _____ get out of bed without help.A. nearlyB. hardlyC. merelyD. barely31. The unemployment rate in this district from 6% to 5% in the past two years.A. has fallenB. had fallenC. is fallingD. was falling32. True friendship is like sound health. The value of it is seldom known ________ it is lost.A. whenB. thoughC. untilD. since33. It is imagination makes the world colorful, full of vigor and vitality.A. whereB. whatC. thatD. when34. The poor mother loved her baby so much that she managed to save _____ she could out of her wages to take care of it..A. how little moneyB. so little moneyC. such little moneyD. what little money35. 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江苏省苏州中学2008-2009学年度第一学期期中考试高三英语本试卷分第I卷〔选择题〕和第II卷〔非选择题〕两卷，总分为120分，考试时间120分钟。

第I卷将正确的选项填涂在答题卡的相应位置上，第II卷直接做在答案专页上。

第I卷〔选择题，共85分〕第一局部：听力〔共两节，总分为20分〕第一节〔共5小题；每一小题1分，总分为5分〕听下面五段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题后所给的ABC三个选项中选出最优选项，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 is the man doing?A. offering a suggestionB. Making a requestC. Asking for permission2. When will the film begin?A. 7: 15B. 7 sharpC. 6: 453. What does the woman think of her piano lessons?A. They are too boringB. They are too easyC. They are very rewarding4. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Make a callB. Hang upC. Get off the train5. How will the man probably go downtown?A. He is likely to take a busB. He is likely to take a taxiC. He is likely to take an airplane第二节〔共15小题；每一小题1分，总分为15分〕听下面五段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几小题，从题中所给ABC的三个选项中选出最优选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

江苏省苏州中学校2023-2024学年高三上学期第一次月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解The classic road trip is more popular than ever. Here are several places to hit the open(1) Colo-road TripsThe Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for travelers to explore the state’s 24 Scenic Historic Byways. A new microsite includes an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region, interest or season. Visitors seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions within more than 150 Colo-road Trip itineraries (行程). The flexible itineraries offer suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities.(2) The Bear-tooth HighwayVisitors who travel this extraordinary path experience the visual landscape of Montana, Wyoming and Yellowstone Park, home to Bear-tooth mountains. The windy, cliff-hugging 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto. Amazingly beautiful, this All-American Road displays wide highlands, painted with(3) Seward Highway, AlaskaThe road that connects Anchorage to Seward is a 127-mile treasure, including natural beauty, wildlife and stories of endurance. Take a day or several to explore the region that has earned three-fold recognition as a Forest Service Scenic Byway, an Alaskan Scenic Byway and an All-American Road. The drive begins at the base of the Chugach Mountains, hugs the scenic shores of Turn-again Arm and winds through mining towns, national forests and fishing villages as you imagine what fur traders and gold prospectors (掘金者) might have experienced in the past.(4) The Lighthouse Trail, MaineTravel the 375 miles between Kittery and Calais, Maine, visit lighthouses along the way, and learn about the dangers that seagoing boats and their crew experienced along the rocky coast. Hear tales of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly. If possible, visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum, where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an attractive break.1．What is special about each place mentioned above?A．Tourists of Colo-road Trips are offered adaptable trip plans.B．Visitors to the Bear-tooth Highway can enjoy the auto display.C．Drivers along Seward Highway can admire the treasure underground.D．The Lighthouse Trail offers chances to row seagoing boats on the sea.2．Which place may appeal to kids according to the passage?A．Colo-road Trips.B．The Bear-tooth Highway.C．Seward Highway, Alaska.D．The Lighthouse Trail, Maine.3．The best title for the passage is ____.A．Recognition for classic places B．American popular road tripsC．All-American highway journey D．Stories of adventure along road tripsAs a child, Liu Wenwen didn’t like the suona, a “loud” traditional Chinese musical instrument, also an ancestral treasure of her family that was to become her career.Liu says she felt ashamed. In the 1990s, people admired things that were modern and international. The suona was considered out of date. Her father’s family has performed with the suona for seven generations, while the tradition on her mother’s side of the family can be traced back to the early Qing Dynasty. Despite her unwillingness, she followed her parents to play the suona as early as 3 years old. Besides it, Liu has also learned traditional Chinese vocal music and dancing — skills that have improved her oral muscles and sense of rhyme, helping equip her to be a professional musician.It wasn’t until 2008 that she first found suona music beautiful. That was when she entered the Shanghai Conservatory of Music to learn the instrument more systematically from Liu Ying, a professor and top player. “The music played by the professor is just amazing, and different from what I had heard before,” she says.She loves exchanging ideas about suona playing techniques with her students. “It’s wonderful to see the younger generation carrying on this cultural tradition.” Liu Wenwen said she is pleased to see the suona regain popularity among young people, sometimes combined with jazz, opera and other art forms. This has stopped its decline in the 1990s. Her name, when mentioned on China’s social media platforms, often is followed by a video of her live performance at a concert in Sydney, Australia. Westerners were amazed by the loud, unfamiliar instrument and its colorful music. “I felt my hard work had paid off. I trained for over 20 years, probably just to win cheers and applause for traditional Chinese music on the international stage.”4．What urged Liu Wenwen to learn to play the suona?A．Career pressure.B．Social trend.C．Family tradition.D．Her professor’s performance.5．What has helped her become a professional musician?A．Her early passion for suona.B．Her exposure to vocal music and dance.C．Her learning knowledge of rhyme.D．Her performing experiences with family. 6．How did Liu begin to find suona music beautiful?A．By learning from the famous professor Liu.B．By visiting Shanghai Conservatory of Music.C．By combining suona with other music forms.D．By watching her family performing with suona.7．What is implied in the last paragraph?A．She is now working as a professor overseas.B．She appreciates the value of her performance.C．She has made a fortune after 20 years’ devotion.D．She has amazed Westerners with her hard work.Science is a process that builds upon existing theories and knowledge by continuously revising them. Every aspect of scientific knowledge can be questioned, including the general rules of thinking that appear to be most certain. So why is science trustworthy if it is always changing? If tomorrow we will no longer see the world as Newton or Einstein found it to be, why should we take seriously today’s scientific description of the world?The answer is simple: Because at any given moment of our history, this description of the world is the best we have. The fact that it can be made better can’t diminish (降低) the fact that it is a useful instrument for understanding the world.Consider a folk healer’s herbal medicine. Can we say this treatment is “scientific”? Yes, if it is proven to be effective, even if we have no idea why it works. In fact, quite a few common medications used today have their origin in folk treatments, and we are still not sure how they work. This does not imply that folk treatments are generally effective. To the contrary, many of them are not. What distinguishes scientific medicine is the readiness to seriously test a treatment and to be ready to change our minds if something is shown not to work. A research doctor in a modern hospital must be ready to change his theory if a more effective way of understanding illness, or treating it, becomes available.What makes modern science uniquely powerful is its refusal to believe that it already possesses ultimate truth. The reliability of science is based not on certainty but on a completeabsence of certainty. As John Stuart Mill wrote in “On Liberty” in 1859, “The beliefs which we have most warrant (依据) for, have no safeguard to rest on, but a standing invitation to the whole world to prove them unfounded.”8．Why does the author raise the two questions in paragraph 1?A．To add some fun.B．To express doubts.C．To introduce the topic.D．To provide background.9．What can we learn about today’s scientific description of the world?A．It can be timeless.B．It can be improved.C．It is of little value.D．It is the best at any moment. 10．What is the author’s attitude toward folk treatment?A．Dismissive.B．Objective.C．Pessimistic.D．Sympathetic. 11．What is the main idea of paragraph 4?A．It is unwise to believe in science.B．Too much uncertainty lies in science.C．The foundation of science is unfounded.D．The lack of certainty makes science credible.Though researchers have long known that adults build unconscious (无意识的) preferences over a lifetime of making choices between things that are essentially the same, the new finding that even babies engage in this phenomenon demonstrates that this way of justifying choice is intuitive (凭直觉的) and somehow fundamental to the human experience.“The act of making a choice changes how we feel about our options,” said Alex Silver, a Johns Hopkins researcher. “Even infants who are really just at the start of making choices for themselves have this preference.”The findings are published today in the journal Psychological Science. People assume they choose things that they like. But research suggests that’s sometimes backwards: we like things because we choose them. And, we dislike things that we don’t choose. “Adults make these inferences unconsciously,” said co-author Lisa Feigenson, a Johns Hopkins scientist in child development. “We justify our choice after the fact.”This makes sense for adults in a consumer culture who must make random choices every day, between everything from toothpaste brands to styles of jeans. The question was when exactly people start doing this. So they turned to babies, who don’t get many choices so, asFeigenson puts it, are “a perfect window into the origin of this tendency.”The team brought 10-to 20-month-old babies into the lab and gave them a choice of objects to play with; two equally bright and colorful soft blocks. They set them far apart, so the babies had to crawl to one or the other — a random choice. After the baby chose one of the toys, the researchers took it away and came back with a new option. The babies could then pick from the toy they didn’t play with the first time, or a brand new toy. Their choices showed they “dis-prefer the unchosen object.”To continue studying the evolution of choice in babies, the lab will next look at the idea of “choice overload.” For adults, choice is good, but too many choices can be a problem, so the lab will try to determine if that is also true for babies.12．What is people’s assumption about the act of making choices?A．They like what they choose.B．They choose what they like.C．They base choices on the fact.D．They make choices thoughtfully.13．Why were babies selected as subjects for the study?A．To help them make better choices.B．To guide them to perceive the world.C．To track the root of making random choices.D．To deepen the understanding of a consumer culture.14．What does the study on the babies show?A．They like novel objects.B．Their choices are mostly based on colors.C．Their random choices become preferences.D．They are unable to make choices for themselves.15．What will the following study focus on?A．The law of “choice overload”.B．The problem of adults’ many choices.C．Why too many choices can influence adults.D．Whether babies are troubled with many choices.二、七选五The best way to learn new skills has been widely debated. In 2008, Malcolm Gladwell published Outliers, which introduced the so-called “10,000 hours rule” that states it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert in a subject.16 Let’s break down what this involves.You’re willing to learn from people you don’t like.We tend to get annoyed with people who don’t share our view of the world. 17 That’s exactly why they offer opportunities to learn. You don’t need to buy into someone’s values about the world to learn from them and they can offer a new perspective.18Stick to one comfortable mode of learning is a bad idea. Master learners are willing to learn from lots of sources, including the following: technical dry books or manuals, YouTube or Instagram, calling or visiting people they don’t know, searching the internet and through friendships and social relationships.You can reflect on your work and think outside of the box.Master learners don’t just become good in their field. They think about what they learn in ways that aren’t focused on one topic. 19 They allow their minds to move in creative ways and connect seemingly diverse concepts and tools that other people don’t connect.You approach learning with your learning objectives in mind.I love learning about other people’s learning processes. I once watched a video made bya medical student who stopped going to lectures. She recognized that the lectures weren’t as efficient or effective as reading her own books.Master learners don’t follow someone else’s learning plan. For example, they don’t use one learning app for hundreds of lessons without exploring other options. 20 A．You’re willing to try out different thinking styles.B．You’re ready to learn through different modes and channels.C．People who are different from us will tend to approach problems differently.D．But from a psychological perspective, what makes someone a master learner?E．They develop their own learning plan based on their specific learning objectives.F．The smartest, most creative people don’t rely solely on focus for getting things done.G．To add to our learning, we’ll need to be willing to learn from people who we don’tpersonally like.三、完形填空When I was in middle school, I tried my best to be popular. However, one afternoon, I had a(n) 21 with my mother, which changed my mind eventually.We were sitting in the dining area of a local restaurant. I told her that I wanted to be 22 . She asked me why I felt that way. Surprisingly, I had never stopped to think about why I felt the need to fit in. I 23 did it.My mother told me a story. My grandmother made her several 24 sweater vests. Although those were hardly “in style”, my mother really 25 to wear them. It was surprising that many other female students at her school began wearing sweater vests after a few weeks. My mother had started a 26 because the other students saw the 27 with which she dressed.At that time, the information was too much for a thirteen-year-old girl to 28 . I didn’t believe her. I thought my mother was 29 . So I continued to wear the same clothes, seeking popularity as usual —I had not yet seen the light at the end of a dark tunnel then. However, our conversation that day 30 over and over in my mind.I thought long and carefully, and then I 31 that my mother’s words might have some32 . I began to check my wardrobe (衣柜) to find which items I’d bought because I truly like them. I also 33 my actions, trying to determine how many of them I wore to 34 the crowd. Gradually, I found myself caring less and less about what people thought about me. I was greatly 35 .The conversation I had with my mother was a valuable lesson for me. Sometimes swimming against the current can only make me stronger.21．A．appointment B．conversation C．celebration D．argument 22．A．popular B．generous C．cautious D．polite 23．A．merely B．suitably C．completely D．temporarily 24．A．expensive B．fashionable C．perfect D．comfortable 25．A．pretended B．loved C．refused D．afforded 26．A．trend B．campaign C．project D．fight 27．A．shock B．embarrassment C．charm D．benefit28．A．release B．mix C．deliver D．chew 29．A．mistaken B．right C．rude D．patient 30．A．rang B．shouted C．shook D．fled 31．A．remembered B．denied C．wondered D．realized 32．A．difficulty B．truth C．explanations D．limitation 33．A．got rid of B．fit in with C．looked back on D．put up with 34．A．upset B．please C．hurt D．honor 35．A．curious B．puzzled C．disappointed D．relieved四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。