月测试题

本试卷分第一卷和第二卷两部分。满分150分，

考试时间120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷（100分）

第一部分 听力（共两节， 满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 1. When did the man go to the restaurant? A. Yesterday. B. Last night. C. Last week. 2. Where are the speakers? A. At home. B. On the phone. C. In the office. 3. What will the man probably do? A. Leave his work early. B. Continue his work. C. Get some other things to do. 4. How does the woman feel about the man’s words? A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Frightened. 5. What city has the woman NOT been to probably? A. Paris. B. Sydney. C. Beijing. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题 6. Which of the following does the man prefer? A. Writing real letters. B. Doing E-mailing on the Internet. C. Looking through books in libraries. 7. What do we know about the man? A. He has never sent any E-mails. B. He gets some help from the Internet. C. He shows no interest in the Web. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题 8. What was the weather like last week? A. Nice and sunny. B. Too warm. C. Neither hot nor cold. 9. What season is it now? A. Summer. B. Winter. C. Autumn. 10. What does the man think the weather will be like this weekend? A. He thinks it will rain. B. He doesn’t think it will rain. C. He thinks it will be cloudy. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题 11. What are the speakers talking about?

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A. Mexico. B. Their vacation plan. C. Their friend’s trip. 12. What was the weather like in Mexico City? A. Cool. B. Warm. C. Hot. 13. What does Betty suggest? A. Putting off their trip. B. Reading the guide book. C. Making early plans. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题 14. When did the woman dream of becoming a singer? A. When she was 12 years old. B. When she was 5 years old. C. When she met Rene. 15. What do we know about the woman’s parents? A. They were singers. B. They discovered Rene. C. They ran a piano bar. 16. How did Rene feel when he first heard the woman singing? A. He was moved. B. He was surprised. C. He was disappointed. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题 17. When do people usually start their “Buy Nothing Day”? A. On December 1. B. On November 29. C. Before Thanksgiving. 18. Where did the idea of “Buy Nothing Day” start? A. In America. B. In Britain. C. In Canada. 19. Where did the high school students get food on “Buy Nothing Day” in Albuquerque? A. From the neighboring homes. B. From the restaurant nearby. C. From the shops selling spaghetti (意大利式细面条). 20. How did people celebrate “Buy Nothing Day” in Manchester this year? A. They got together to read stories, sang songs and painted pictures. B. They organized a spaghetti dinner to give people information. C. They dressed up to tell people not to buy anything.

第二部分 阅读理解 （共20小题， 每小题2分，满分40分）

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Some years ago, on a hot summer day in southern Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming pool behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out of the back door, leaving behind clothes as he went.He flew into the water, not realizing that an alligator (钝吻鳄) was swimming towards him. His mother in the house was looking out of the window and saw what was happening. In great fear, she ran towards the water, while shouting to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. However, it was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the bank of the swimming pool, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. Then began an

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incredible tug-of-war (拔河) between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go. Luckily, a farmer happened to drive by, and on hearing their screams, he took aim and shot the alligator.

After several weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were badly scarred by the attack of the animal. On his arms were deep scratches where his mother’s fingernails had dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to her beloved son. The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, “But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my mom wouldn’t let go.”Never judge another person’s scars, because you don’t know how they were made. 21. What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A. The boy’s mother knew early there was an alligator in the swimming pool. B. The boy knew what was happening to him before he heard his mother’s voice. C. The alligator had grabbed the boy before his mother ran to the bank. D. The boy was saved finally with the help of the farmer. 22. Why did the boy show the scars on his arms to the reporter?

A. Because he felt pride in all his scars.

B. Because his arms were injured by the alligator.

C. Because he wanted to show all his scars to other people. D. Because he wanted to show how great his mother was.

23. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. An alligator attacked the boy when he and his mother were bathing.

B. When the boy heard his mother’s voice, he realized what was happening. C. The mother was much stronger than the alligator.

D. There is always an interesting story behind every scar. 24. What would be the best title for this passage?

A. Scars of love. B. A boy saved by his mother.

C. A terrible accident. D. An alligator leaves scars on a boy

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On the evening of June 21, 1992, a tall man with brown hair and blue eyes entered the beautiful hall of the Bell Tower Hotel in Xi'an with his bicycle. The hotel workers received him and telephoned the manager, for they had never seen a bicycle in the hotel hall before though they lived in \"the kingdom of bicycles\".

Robert Friedlander, an American, arrived in Xi'an on his bicycle trip across Asia which started last December in New Delhi, India. When he was 11, he read the book Marco Polo and made up his mind to visit the Silk Road. Now, after 44 years, he was on the Silk Road in Xi'an and his early dreams were coming true.

Robert Friedlander's next destinations (目的地) were Lanzhou, Dunhuang, Urumqi, etc. He will complete his trip in Pakistan.

25. The best headline(标题) for this newspaper article would be

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A. The Kingdom of Bicycles. B. A Beautiful Hotel in Xi'an.

C. Marco Polo and the Silk Road. D. An American Achieving His Aims.

26. The hotel workers told the manager about Friedlander coming to the hotel because : A. he asked to see the manager. B. he entered the hall with a bike.

C. the manager had to know about all foreign guests.

D. the manager knew about his trip and was expecting him.

27. Friedlander is visiting the three countries in the following order: A. China, India, and Pakistan. B. India, China, and Pakistan. C. Pakistan, China, and India. D. China, Pakistan, and India. 28. What made Friedlander want to come to China?

A. The stories about Marco Polo. B. The famous sights in Xi'an.

C. His interest in Chinese silk. D. His childhood dreams about bicycles. C

Thunderstorm is common in the summer months. Some people don’t take thunder and lightning seriously, but lightning can strike buildings and people and cause damage and injuries.Youmaynotbeaware,buteachyear,lightningkillsabout75to100people.Thatismorethanpeople killed by hurricanes.Scientists say that a person’s chances of being struck by lightning are in 600,000. But you can reduce the chances by following these safety rules.

If you are indoors during a thunderstorm: Avoid contact with anything that conduct(传导) electricity because lightning can come into the house through it. Stay at least a few feet away from open windows and doors.Don’t take a shower or bath because lightning can travel through water.

Avoid using regular telephones, except in an emergency. If lightning hits the telephone lines, it could flow to the phone. Cell phones or cordless phones, not connected to the building’s wiring, are safe to use.

If you are caught in a thunderstorm outdoors: Go into a nearby building right away. If there’s no building around, squat(蹲) down near the ground and put your hands over your ears. If you are in a car and it has a hard top, stay inside and keep the windows rolled up. Do not shelter under a tree and avoid tall objects such at poles. 29. What does the passage say about lightning?

A. Lightning can cause damage and injuries and even deaths. B. People are often struck by lightning if they are not careful. C. Most people are aware of the danger of lightning. D. Thunder and lightning always come together. 30. What can’t you do at home during a thunderstorm?

A. Look at lightning. B. Look out of the window or door. C. Touch things made of metal. D. Use a cell phone to call someone. 31. If you are in the open in a thunderstorm, what must you do? A. Stay under a small tree. B. Go into a building or a car.

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C. Lie down on the ground. D. Hide in a cave or hole. 32. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Introduce thunder and lightning. B. Tell us how lightning form.

C. Tell us many people were died because of lightning. D. Tell us how to avoid being struck by lightning.

D

A long time ago people thought that the sun went round the earth. In some countries people even said that the sun was a god(神). They thought the god drove across the sky each day on a golden horse. Now we know the earth goes round the sun. It takes the earth a year to go all way round the sun. Today men even know how far it is for the earth to go round the sun. They tell us that the earth travels over a thousand miles a minute on its journey round the sun.

The sun is really a star. It is much bigger than the earth and it is very hot. Some people have been to the moon but we know that no one can ever go to the sun. It is far too hot for people to live anywhere near it. The sun is three hundred thousand times heavier than the earth and more than million times larger.

33. A long time ago, people said the sun was ____.

A. a golden horse of god B. a god on a golden horse C. a god with golden dress D. a god and a golden horse 34．. The earth travels over ____ miles an hour.

A. 1,000 B. 100,000 C. 6,000,000 D. 60,000 35. One year is ____

A. the time for the earth to turn round

B. the time the earth travels one thousand miles. C. one circle the earth goes round the sun. D. the journey of the earth.

第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分， 满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

Most of us lead a busy life. 36 We think, “If I reached my goal, then I would be happy”, or “If I could get a better job, then I would enjoy life.” But why not enjoy life right now? Firstly, take time to notice and appreciate the beauty in your own surroundings. 37 “There is a great big world of wonder and beauty around us!” And as Brodersen explains. “Look for the beauty of the sunrise and of a friend’s smile that brightens your day. Open your eyes to see the beauty you might not normally see. Doing so helps to cheer you up.”

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Secondly, taking time to experience some simple pleasures also can bring joy to your heart and ease your stress. Take me for example. 38 One universal simple pleasure is finding things that make you laugh. Make time to laugh every day.

Thirdly, don’t take your family and friends for granted. Rich, rewarding relationships add greatly to the enjoyment of life. When you think of someone, why not call, e-mail or write them? 39 As Wayne Lawton explains, “Invest time in relationships. Remove the attitude, what’s in it for me? Happiness is found in putting other’s interests, desires and concerns ahead of our own whenever possible. Selfishness is a dead-end street.” 40 A. I delight in simple things like my favorite tea drink, a bubble bath or family photos. B. In my spare time, I enjoy collecting stamps and reading novels. C. Driven by the “urgent”, we forget to enjoy life. D. So please treasure relationship.

E. You don’t need to travel far to find beauty. F. Be aware of beauty in nature.

G. A short e-mail or phone call can make a world of difference to someone. 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分， 满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

Most of us lead a busy life. 36 We think, “If I reached my goal, then I would be happy”, or “If I could get a better job, then I would enjoy life.” But why not enjoy life right now? Firstly, take time to notice and appreciate the beauty in your own surroundings. 37 “There is a great big world of wonder and beauty around us!” And as Brodersen explains. “Look for the beauty of the sunrise and of a friend’s smile that brightens your day. Open your eyes to see the beauty you might not normally see. Doing so helps to cheer you up.” Secondly, taking time to experience some simple pleasures also can bring joy to your heart and ease your stress. Take me for example. 38 One universal simple pleasure is finding things that make you laugh. Make time to laugh every day.

Thirdly, don’t take your family and friends for granted. Rich, rewarding relationships add greatly to the enjoyment of life. When you think of someone, why not call, e-mail or write them? 39 As Wayne Lawton explains, “Invest time in relationships. Remove the attitude, what’s in it for me? Happiness is found in putting other’s interests, desires and concerns ahead of our own whenever possible. Selfishness is a dead-end street.” 40 A. I delight in simple things like my favorite tea drink, a bubble bath or family photos. B. In my spare time, I enjoy collecting stamps and reading novels. C. Driven by the “urgent”, we forget to enjoy life. D. So please treasure relationship.

E. You don’t need to travel far to find beauty. F. Be aware of beauty in nature.

G. A short e-mail or phone call can make a world of difference to someone. 第三部分 英语知识运用 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)

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Once the king of India fell ill and sent for his doctor. The doctor came, __41__him and said, “You will be__42__again in a few days if you drink a bull’s(公牛) milk.” The king was__43_, for he had never heard of a bull that gave milk. “How is it__44__?” he asked. “Order Gulbo to get it for you,” answered the doctor. “He can do anything.” Gulbo was a person with great knowledge and was__45__to the doctor. So the doctor thought this would be a way of making him__46__. When the king told Gulbo what the doctor had said and__47__ him to get a bull’s milk, Gulbo__48_ understood what the doctor was trying to do.

When he got home, he sat thinking how to get out of the__49__. His daughter, seeing him__50__, asked what was the matter. __51__hearing what the king had asked for, she said, “Don’t worry, Father. I’ll help you.”

The next day she took__52__, went to the bank of the river near the palace(宫殿), and chose a place__53_the king’s bedroom window. In the middle of the night, when everyone was in bed, she started to do her____. She made so much noise that the king could not sleep. The king got very angry and sent a__55__ to find out what was the matter. The soldier found the girl and led her to the king. “Why do you__56_ your clothes at night?” said the king.

The girl__57_to be afraid and said, “I have to wash clothes at night. This afternoon, my father had a baby. I was busy__58__because of that. Then I found there were no clean clothes for the baby, so I had to come and wash them now.”

“What! ” cried the king. “Are you trying to make__59_ of me? I have never heard of a man having a baby.”

“Well, __60_the king himself orders someone to get a bull’s milk for him, why can’t a man have a baby?”

The king smiled and said, “You must be Gulbo’s daughter. Go and tell your father that he may keep the bull’s milk for his baby.”

41. A. checked B. tested C. judged D. examined 42. A. good B. nice C. well D. right 43. A. pleased B.surprised C.touched D. moved 44. A.possible B.probable C. usual D. like 45. A.a friend B.an enemy C.a neighbour D. a patient 46. A. suffer B.enjoy C.ache D. laugh 47. A.begged B.ordered C. decided D.depended 48. A.suddenly B. soon C.immediately D.later 49. A.chance B.place C.king D. difficulty 50. A. ill B. wrong C. tired D.worried 51. A. In B. with C. on D.Before 52. A. a long knife B. some old clothes C. some new eggs D. an old hen 53. A. above B. on C. below D.under . A. singing B. cooking C. washing D. talking 55. A. a soldier B.his daughter C.her wife D.her brother

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56 A.take B.wash C.make D.do

57. A.began B. looked C.became D.pretended 58. A.yesterday B.the day before yesterday

C.all morning D.all day

59. A.a set B. a fun C.use D. a fool 60. A.though B. after C. if D. while 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45） 第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词或括号内单词的正确 形式。

Once there lived a rich man __61__wanted to do something for the people of his town.__62__ first he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help.

In the centre of the main road into the town,he placed __63__very large stone.Then he ____(hide ) behind a tree and waited.Soon an old man came along with his cow. “Who put this stone in the centre of the road?” said the old man,but he did not try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and continued on his way._65___ man came along and did the same thing; then another came ,and another.All of them complained about the stone but not tried to remove _66___.Late in the afternoon a young man came along.He saw the stone,__67__(say) to himself:“The night _68__ (be) very dark.Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.” Then he began to move the stone.He pushed and pulled with all his __69__ (strong) to move it.How great was his surprise at last!__70__ the stone,he found a bag of money.

第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分35分)

第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文有1处语言错误,每句中最多有两处,没出错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除:把多余的词用斜线( \\)划掉。修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意: 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词; 2.只允许修改10处。多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Although life in the future is difficult to predict, but we can still examine some of it’s major trends in the contemporary world. Transportation will become clean, faster and safer. The vehicles will pollute the environment. Helping by a computer system people will travel at an amazing speed. Business won’t be as usual in the future. The Internet will play a important role and the shopping will become a form of entertainment. People in the future will able to enjoy a longer, healthier and more active life. In the future, it will be more “schools on the air” and even“e schools”. Instead of being students only when we

were young, we will become lifelong learners

第二节 书面表达(满分25分)

假设你是李华，一个名叫Tom的美国学生参加夏令营活动将到你家住两周，你给他写一封信，介绍你的家人和基本情况。

注意：1.字数100字左右。2. 开头已经写好，不计入字数

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