英 语 试 题

命题人：高三年级英语组 时间：2008-9-9

本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分.满分150分，用时120分钟.

第I卷（共105分）

注重事项：

1．答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号和考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。

2．每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。不能答在试卷上。

第一部分：听力理解(共两节，满分30分—省略)

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. ---Shall I give you a hand with this as you are so busy now?

---Thank you. ______.

A. It couldn’t be better B. Of course you can

C. If you like D. It’s up to you

22. The birds, ______ by the presence of the scientists, disappeared really quickly again.

A. frightened B. being frightened

C. have been frightened D. were frightened

23. Steve was wearing a red silk shirt that didn’t ______ him at all.

A. serve B. meet C. satisfy D. suit

24. There’s no doubt ______ the famous professor will come to give us a lecture.

A. if B. that C. what D. whether

25. It was too hard for the firefighters to get close to the burning building. All their attempts to rescue the people trapped were ______.

A. in place B. in return C. in vain D. in danger

26. Standing on the sideway, I saw off my father and a minute later he ______ in the crowd.

A. had swallowed B. was swallowed up

C. swallowed up D. swallowed

27. ---He didn’t feel a bit nervous when ______.

---No. He’d spent a lot of time ______ for it after all.

A. interviewing; to prepare B. interviewed; to prepare

C. interviewing; preparing D. interviewed; preparing

28. We had been told that under no circumstances ______ the telephone in the office for personal affairs.

A. may we use B. we may use

C. we could use D. did we use

29. Dad ______ whisky, but normally only drank in the evening when work was done.

A. was tired of B. was fond of

C. was familiar with D. was afraid of

30. ---I have ______ to apologize for the slight damage to your recorder.

---Never mind.

A. after all B. in the first place C. at first D. as usual

31. Our ______ resources and stable policy provide foreigners with the advantages of developing their businesses.

A. generous B. limited C. narrow D. abundant

32. ---Sunny day, isn’t it?

---Let’s hope the sunny weather ______ for Saturday’s tennis match.

A. carries on B. breaks up C. keeps up D. gets on

33. Everybody present at the meeting agreed to stick to the ______ that everyone should be treated fairly.

A. purpose B. ambition C. principle D. level

34. Before liberation there were many areas in China where poor people were dressed ______ rags and could not make their ends meet.

A. in B. on C. with D. off

35. It is possible to make good movies cheaply. ______, “low-budget” doesn’t have to mean “bad”.

A. However B. Further C. Though D. But

第二节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，把握其大意，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

David grew up poor. He started working in the 7th grade and by high school he was only going to school half days, 36 at 11 am to go to work.

Lack of money meant lack of educational opportunities, but he had a 37 to learn. In his spare time he read books that he thought would 38 him succeed somewhere down the road.

He was a hard worker, and rose above(克服) his 39 of higher education to provide for his family, 40 factory life had a bad effect on him physically, emotionally and 41 . It was, in his mind, killing him like a slow poison.

In 1995 he bought his first computer and a few months later discovered the Internet. He wanted to be a part of it, and worked 48 or 42 hours a week in the factory, and worked another 40 or more hours a week 43 himself computer skills. He worked harder than he 44 had in his life, surfing the Internet over 100 hours a week.

David began 45 jobs in the Internet and computer fields. He was 46 many times, but he never gave up. He had a goal and kept after it 47 he didn’t feel like it because 48 else seemed so hopeless. That kind of drive and perseverance almost always 49 . David left the factory and took a job in the computing field.

This is a true story about 50 , a story about believing in 51 ; a story about finding what you love to do and 52 your dreams.

My hope in writing this story is that, if you have a dream, you’ll be 53 enough to see it through(进行到底). It’s up to you to 54 it. Remember that even the farthest 55 always starts with the first step.

36. A. starting B. leaving C. arriving D. studying

37. A. time B. hope C. hunger D. chance

38. A. let B. have C. see D. help

39. A. lack B. choice C. favor D. desire

40. A. and B. so C. but D. as

41. A. individually B. spiritually C. energetically D. evidently

42. A. more B. fewer C. smaller D. some

43. A. showing B. teaching C. improving D. acquiring

44. A. even B. never C. ever D. just

45. A. doing B. creating C. applying for D. taking up

46. A. turned off B. put down C. held up D. turned down

47. A. even when B. if only C. even when D. as if

48. A. anywhere B. somewhere C. anything D. something

49. A. pays back B. puts off C. gets in D. pays off

50. A. wealth B. determination C. hardship D. love

51. A. yourself B. himself C. herself D. itself

52. A. developing B. following C. continuing D. reaching

53. A. demanded B. expected C. inspired D. attracted

54. A. get B. make C. conduct D. perform

55. A. journey B. distance C. life D. future

第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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

When my grandmother was raising me in Stamps, Arkansas, she had a particular routine when people who were known to be whiners entered her store. My grandmother would ask the customer, “How are you doing today, Thomas?”

The person would reply, “Not so good today, Henderson. You see, it’s this summer heat. I just hate it. It just makes me tired. It’s almost killing me.’ Then my grandmother would stand calmly, her arms folded, and say, “Uh-huh, uh-huh.”

As soon as the complainer was out of the store, my grandmother would call me to stand in front of her. Then she would say the same thing she had said at least a thousand times, it seemed to me. “Jane, did you hear what so-and-so complained about?” And I would nod. Grandmother would continue, “Jane, there are people who went to sleep all over the world last night, poor and rich and black and white, but they will never wake again. Those dead people would give anything, anything at all for just five minutes of this weather that person was complaining about. So you watch yourself about complaining, Jane. What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.”

I have learned a lot from my grandmother. Her opinions always hit the nail on the head. Whining is not only impolite, but can be dangerous.

56. The underlined word “whiners” in paragraph 1 refers to those people who ______.

A. complain often B. enter a store regularly

C. are afraid of hot weather D. think little of themselves

57. From what the author’s grandmother said, we can infer that ______.

A. she tried to comfort the whiners B. she was impolite to the whiners

C. she was against whining D. she shared the whiners’ opinions

58. The author’s grandmother told her to ______.

A. be sympathetic to the dead B. treasure every moment of her life

C. keep away from the whiners D. get used to things she disliked

59. What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage?

A. To show that complaining is not only rude but harmful.

B. To tell us a story about her grandmother.

C. To show how to live one’s life to the fullest.

D. To tell us people’s different attitudes towards complaining.

B

Do you want to be a successful person? Would you like to know how successful people usually think and what drives them? Here I am going to tell you the key to success that successful people share.

First of all, successful people never blame someone or something outside of themselves for their failure to move ahead. They realize that their future lies in their own hands. They understand that they can’t control things in life, such as nature, the past and other people. At the same time, they are well aware that they can control their own thoughts and actions. They take responsibility for their life.

Perhaps what most separates successful people from others is that they live life “on purpose” --- they are doing what they believe they are put here to do. In their opinion, having a purpose in their life is the most important element that enables them to deal with things around them. They hold the view that when they live their life “on purpose”, their main concern is to do the job right. They live what they do. People want to do business with them because of their commitment. To live their life “on purpose”, successful people find a cause they believe in and create a business around it.

Besides, they never give up easily. Once they have set up goals in their life, they are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. To achievers always bear in mind what they don’t have forever. Rather than see this as negative or depressing, they would use the knowledge to spur themselves on and go after what they want energetically and passionately.

So keep in mind what successful people always hold to be true so that you will have a clear idea of what you should do to be successful in life.

60. The underlined word “spur” in paragraph 4 probably means “______”.

A. interest B. equip C. depend D. inspire

61. Which is NOT the key to success that successful people share?

A. Taking responsibility for their life. B. Never giving up easily.

C. Having a goal in life. D. Controlling things in life.

62. According to the passage, to be successful, ______.

A. you should set up a realistic goal

B. you should know your strengths and weaknesses

C. you shouldn’t blame others for your failure

D. you shouldn’t waste time

63. The author’s purpose in writing this passage is to ______.

A. explain the exact meaning of success

B. share with readers they key to success

C. tell his experience of achieving success

D. encourage readers to learn from failure

C

Dear College Dean:

I’ve learned that this college has received a large donation to be used to improve the quality of life for students: Either expand the bookstore or add computers to the computer lab. It is the tradition of this school to promote education and to be in the vanguard(先锋) of new technology. That is why I strongly argue in favor of the addition of more computers to the computer lab.

Although expanding the campus bookstore to include CDs, gifts and a snack bar will give a nicer look to the college, we have to think about a greater goal and a more practical way to improve the quality of life for students. What do we want for our students and our college? Do we want our college to be known as a place with a great bookstore where you can find CDs and gifts, or as a place where the students can explore and research in their field using the best tools provided by technology? In addition, there are already several snack bars on campus, and there are music stores nearby, so students do not depend on the college bookstore for these things.

We live in a highly technological world and computers play an increasingly important role in how we live. As a learning institution this college has the responsibility to offer its students the best technology to help them prepare for their future. Many students will be expected to be familiar with the latest software and other tools when they go on to work or to graduate school.

If there are more computers, students will also be able to complete their work more efficiently. No more will they have to wait in line, paper and disk in hand, while scanning the room for an empty chair and computer. No longer will they have to sit and wait while an outdated computer struggles to follow their commands. Having more newer and faster computers available will enable students to finish their work more quickly.

Yours Truly

John

64. To improve the quality of life for students, the college is considering the following EXCEPT ______.

A. expanding the bookstore B. raising more donations

C. improving the face of the campus D. adding updated computers

65. How many reasons did John list to support his argument?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.

66. By saying “we have to think about a greater goal” in paragraph 2, what does John mean?

A. We should try to offer the best technology to our students.

B. The Internet should be accessible to each student.

C. We should try to make the college nicer and more famous.

D. We should work out a more practical new program.

67. According to John, the college ______.

A. doesn’t make enough preparations for future challenges

B. doesn’t pay attention to computer education

C. is not satisfied with its students’ school results

D. has some problems with the computer lab

D

Most parents hope that their children will graduate from high school. For some, one high school is not enough. The University of Miami Online High School(UMOHS) just announced that a group of students in China will now be able to earn a diploma from their home country, while at the same time working towards one in the United States.

The idea isn’t a new one. UMOHS already has deals with a few schools in Russia. A business partner in the foreign country arranges all of the necessary government paperwork and recruits(吸收) high schools to participate in the program. Every student admitted is allowed to take classes via the web and for the first year, the high school foots the bill. If a student wants to continue beyond the first year and earn enough credits(学分) for a dual(双的) diploma, his or her parents will need to take over the costs.

It typically takes eight online courses for foreign students to earn an American high school diploma, according to Dr. Howard Liebman, UMOHS’s Chief Operating Officer. The UMOHS-based courses include English literature, History, and Economics, all of which require students to be able to read and write English fluently. Because UMOHS sticks to Florida’s statewide school requirements, they will also need to pay for half a year of life management classes and half a year of health care classes, in order to obtain a diploma. But some of the courses they take in China will also count towards their degree --- for example, math and science --- while others count towards a foreign language or world history credit.

Parents will have to pay for all eight courses out of their own pockets. Not cheap. But in an ever more globalized world, many parents are deciding it’s worth the cost. One diploma is good. But, says Liebman, “Two are even better.”

68. What does the underlined part “foots the bill” in paragraph 2 mean?

A. Shares the cost. B. Pays the cost.

C. Increases the fee. D. Reduces the cost.

69. Which of the following requirements for a foreign student to earn an American high school diploma is NOT mentioned?

A. Taking eight online courses.

B. Being able to read and write English fluently.

C. Paying for life management and health care classes.

D. Taking an entrance examination.

70. What’s the best title for the passage?

A. High schools in America

B. Foreign students seek American diploma

C. How to apply for an American diploma

D. Is it necessary to earn a dual diploma?

E

To master a language one must be able to speak and understand the spoken language as well as to read and write．Lenin and his wife Krupskaya translated a long English book into Russian．But when they went to England after that, English people couldn’t understand what was said to them．These days more foreigners are coming to China and more and more Chinese are going out to foreign countries to work or study．So the spoken language is becoming more and more important．

Speaking, of course, can’t go without listening．If you want to pronounce a word correctly, first you must hear it correctly．The sounds of the Chinese and English language are not exactly the same．If you don’t listen carefully, you’ll find it difficult or even impossible to understand the native speakers．

Well, what about writing? Like speaking, it’s to exchange ideas．People generally use shorter words and shorter sentences in their writing．The important thing is to make your idea in your head and then to write it in clear lively language．

Chinese students read far too slowly．If you read fast, you understand better．If you read too slowly, by the time you have reached the end of a page you have forgotten what the beginning is about．When you meet with new words, don’t look them up in the dictionary．Guess the meaning from the context．You may not guess quite correctly the first time, but as new words come up again and again in different contexts, their meaning will become clearer and clearer．If you look up every word, you’ll never finish a book．

Students of a foreign language need a particular knowledge, the knowledge of the life, history and geography of the people whose language they’re studying．They should study these subjects in the foreign language, not only in translation．In this way one can kill two birds with one stone: learn a foreign language and get some knowledge of the foreign country at the same time．

71. How many points are there in the passage? _．

A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five

72. In his first point the writer told us _．

A. how to speak English

B. how to read and write

C. why spoken English is important

D. why English people couldn’t understand Lenin

73. In his last point the writer advised us ．

A. to kill two birds with one stone

B. to learn two languages at a time

C. to study all the subjects in a foreign language

D. to get some knowledge of the foreign country whose language you are studying．

74. In the fourth paragraph the writer gave some advice on _．

A. how to read faster

B. how to guess the meaning from the context

C. how to look up new words in the dictionary

D. how to grasp the general meaning of a passage

75. “To kill two birds with on stone” means _ ．

A. to get some particular knowledge B. to get more than what one pays

C. the stone is too big D. the birds are blind enough

自信是走向成功的第一步。！

Confidence in yourself is the first step on the road to success！

Where there is a will, there is a way.
有志者事竟成

Whatever you do, do with all your might.
不管做什么，都要一心一意

Time and tide wait for no man.
时不我待

There is no royal road to learning.
书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟。

The fire is the test of gold, adversity of strong man.
烈火验真金，艰难磨意志

The early bird catches the worm.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃。

Success belongs to the persevering.
坚持就是胜利

Rome is not built in a day.
冰冻三尺，非一日之寒。

Reading is to the mind while exercise to the body.
读书健脑，运动强身。

Practice makes perfect.
熟能生巧。

Pleasure comes through toil.
苦尽甘来。

One hour today is worth two tomorrow.
争分夺秒效率高

Nothing in the world is difficult for one who sets his mind to it.

世上无难事，只怕有心人。
Nothing is difficult to the man who will try.
世上无难事，只要肯登攀。

No pains, no gains.
没有付出就没有收获

Never say die.
永不言败。

Lost time is never found again.
岁月既往，一去不回

Knowledge is power.
知识就是力量

It never rains but it pours.
不鸣则已，一鸣惊人。

Industry is the parent of success.
勤奋是成功之母。

He laughs best who laughs last.
谁笑到最后，谁笑得最好。

Happy is the man who learns from the misfortunes of others.
吸取他人教训，自己才会走运。

Great hopes make great man.
伟大的抱负造就伟大的人物。

Genius is nothing but labor and diligence.
天才不过是勤奋而已

Fortune favors those who use their judgement.
机遇偏爱善断之人。

Failure is the mother of success.
失败是成功之母。

Every man is the architect of his own fortune.
自己的命运自己把握。

Every little helps a mickle.
聚沙成塔，集腋成裘。

Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
早睡早起身体好。

An hour in the morning is worth two in the evening.
一日之计在于晨。

All that ends well is well.
结果好，就一切都好。

潢川一高2009届高三上学期英语阶段测试二

第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共35分）

注重事项：

1. 第二卷共2页，用钢笔或圆珠笔直接答在试卷上；

2. 答卷前将密封域内的项目填写清楚。

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