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桐乡二中高三英语第一学期月考 2006.10满分 150 答题时间 120分钟 一. 单项填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1. -Now where is my purse? - ! Well be late for the picnic. A. Take your time B. Dont worry C. Come on D. Take it easy2 The new chairman was quite familiar with the for conducting a meeting. A. question B. people C. procedure D. problem3.When they got the news that Beijing won the bid for the 29th Olympic Games, all the audiences dance.A.burst intoB. burst outC. break outD .break in4. A clean environment can help the city bid for the Olympics, which will promote its economic development. A. in nature B. in return C. in turn D. in fact5. Mr. Green stood up in defense of the 16-year-old boy, saying that he was not the one . A. blamed B. blaming C. to blame D. to be blamed6. This new model of car is so expensive that it is the reach of those with average incomes. A over B. beyond C. within D. below7Children should be taught how to get along with _.Aanother BBoth Cothers Dany other8 The sound of his footsteps gradually .A .disappearedB. out of sight C. fadedD. fainted9 The French pianist who had been praised very highlyto be a great disappointment.A. turned onB .turned in C. turned down D. turned out10 Liu Xiang got the 110 m hurdle race gold medal in Athens delighted all the Chinese people.A.IfB. WhenC. ThatD. What11 Comparison may make something appear more beautiful than it is when _ alone.A. to seeB. seeingC. being seenD. seen12. Is there a heavy rain in the evening? There _ be. Ill make a phone call to find it out.A. must B. will C. might D. can13._hisheadhigh,themanagerwalkedintotheroomtoattendthemeeting_then.A.Holding;beingheld B.Held;holding C.Havingheld;held D.Held;tobeheld14. _ of the money _ used by us.A Three-five; are B. Three-fifths; have been C. Three-fifths; has been D. Third-fifths; is15 Let me help you, Dick. Thank you. I can do it. Heres _ to hold all these things. A. a big enough caseB. an enough big case C. a case enough bigD. enough a big case16 The reason I have to go is my mother is ill in bed A why ;because B why; why C why ; that D that; because17 - Why ! I have nothing to say , _ you want me to do ?A What is it that B What it is that C How is it that D How is it that 18 Selecting a mobile phone for personal use is no easy task because technology _ so rapidly.A .is changing B. has changed C. will have changed D will change19. 26. While he was investigating ways to improve the telescope, Newton made _ discovery which completely changed _ mans understanding of colour. A. a; / B. a; the B. /; the D. the; a20.She heard a terrible noise, _ brought her heart into her mouth.A .itB. which C. this D. that二. 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Several years ago, while attending a communication course, I experienced a most unusual process. The instructor asked us to list 21 in our past that we felt 22 of, regretted, or incomplete about and read our lists aloud.This seemed like a very 23 process, but there s always some 24 soul in the crowd who will volunteer. The instructor then 25 that we find ways to 26 people, or take some action to right any wrongdoings. I was seriously wondering how this could ever 27 my communication.Then the man next to me raised his hand and volunteered this story: “Making my 28 ,I remembered an incident from high school. I grew up in a small town. There was a Sheriff 29 of us kids liked. One night, my two friends and I decided to play a 30 on him.After drinking a few beers, we climbed the tall water tank in the middle of the town, and wrote on the tank in bright red paint: Sheriff Brown is a s. o. b. The next day, almost the whole town saw our glorious 31 .Within two hours, Sheriff Brown had us in his office. My friends told the truth but I lied. No one 32 found out.”“Nearly 20 years later, Sheriff Brown s name 33 on my list. I didnt even know if he was still 34 .Last weekend, I dialed the information in my hometown and found there was a Roger Brown still listed. I tried his number. After a few 35 ,I heard, “Hello?” I said, “Sheriff Brown?” Paused. “Yes.” “Well, this is Jimmy Calkins.”“And I want you to know that I did it？”Paused. “I knew it!” he yelled back. We had a good laugh and a 36 discussion. His closing words were: “Jimmy, I always felt bad for you 37 your friends got it off their chest, but you were carrying it 38 all these years. I want to thank you for calling mefor your sake.”Jimmy inspired me to 39 all 101 items on my list within two years, and I always remember what I learned from the course: It s never too late to 40 the past wrongdoings.21.A.something B. anything C. somebody D. anybody22.A.ashamed B. afraid C. sure D. proud23.A.private B. secret C. interesting D. funny24.A.foolish B. polite C. simple D. brave25.A.expected B. suggested C. ordered D. demanded26.A.connect with B. depend on C. make apologies to D. get along with27.A.improve B. continue C. realize D. keep28.A.notes B. list C. plan D. stories29.A.any B. most C. none D. all30A.part B. game C. trick D. record31.A.view B. sign C. attention D. remark32.A.also B. even C. still D. ever33.A.appears B. considers C. presents D. remembers34.A.angry B. happy C. doubtful D. alive35.A.words B. rings C. repeats D. calls36.A.cold B. plain C. nervous D. lively37.A.in case B. so long as C. unless D. because38.A.around B. out C. up D. away39.A.build up B. make up C. clear up D. give up40.A.regret B. forgive C. right D. punish三. 第三部分：阅读理解（共25小题；每小题2分，满分50分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AA British freshman, who launched a business selling tiny advertising space on a website, is going to be a millionaire from the project. Alex Tew, 21, sold the first spot on his Million Dollar Homepage at the end of last August. A few months on, the project has taken the Internet by storm, attracted the attention of big businesses, and made Alex richer than he hoped for in his wildest dreams. Alex studies business management at Nottingham University. Although he worked part-time in a fast-food restaurant, he found it difficult to make ends meet. Soon an idea came to him. Like all great concepts the idea is simple in itself. The homepage is divided into 10,000 boxes, each made up of 100 pixels. Companies or individuals are invited to buy one or more boxes for $100 each $1 a pixel and put on a logo. When a websurfer clicks on the logo he is transported to the company or persons website. In the first few days he sold a few hundred pixels here and there, mainly to friends and relatives, but within weeks the site was a huge talking-point on the Internet. A range of businesses from a big international phone company and media companies to small businesses offering computer games have signed up! Companies, many of which only signed up for a bit of fun, have been amazed at how many people have been directed to their businesses from the site. Hundreds of imitation sites have now sprung up. Alex planned to try to sell all one million pixels, earning himself a cool 568,000 ($1million). On average 7,500 pixels a day are sold so Alex could have been a millionaire in this January. Does he have any plans to spend his cash? “Im not going to do anything silly,” Alex said. “I know how quickly the money could disappear. Its hard to believe what happened. The sites success is a real testament to the massive power of the Internet.” 41 .How will Alex earn his money that can make him a millionaire?A. By working in a fast-food restaurant. B. By selling tiny advertising space on a website.C. By clicking on the logo. D. By selling pixels to his friends and relatives.42. When did a good idea come to Alex?_.A. After he graduated from the university. B. At the end of last August.C. When he found he did not earn enough money to spend.D. When his site was a huge talking-point on the Internet.43. Which sentence is Not True according to the passage?A. Alexs homepage is made up of 1,000,000 pixels.B. Alex thinks money is used up very quickly if you have no plan.C. Many Companies have been astonished at so many people have been directed to their businesses from the site.D. If Alex sells all one million pixels, he will earn himself1million44. It can be inferred from this passage that _.A. a simple idea also leads to a big successB. the power of the internet is very largeC. the young can be millionare if they are good at business.D. all the above.BPeople who eat at home most of the time have better nutrition than those who go out to eat , a recent study shows . Cornell University professors Lana Hall and Karen Bunch interviewed 3,900 people in the survey . People who eat less than 30 percent of their food away from home eat the most nutritiously, they said . In general , Americans dont have nutrient deficiencies (营养不良) , except for iron and calcium, they reported . They have the opposite problemover-consumption (过度消耗), especially of fat .The food at many fast food restaurants is often low in vitamins . People who eat more than 30 percent of total calories away from home eat foods that are generally low in nutrients per calorie, the professors said . More calories are required to achieve and adequate nutrient intake. One of the major health risks is eating too much fat . The professor found that fat consumption became greater as income went up . It also went up in houses where the female worked . This is probably because these people eat more highly processed foods 45.According to the passage , which of the following suggestions would you most readily take ?A. Eat out as many times as possible. B .Eat at home as many times as possible.C .Eat foods with a lot of iron , calcium and fat. D. Eat more highly processed foods.46.What is the result if people often dine out ? A. They tend to have better nutrition. B. They tend to have less nutritionC. They can save a lot of time. D. They will spend much money on it.47.Nowadays , a major health risk that people face is _. A. eating too much fast-food B. often dining out C .often eating at home D. eating too much fat 48.Which of the following would be the best title of the passage ? A. Food and Health B. The life Style in Modern Society C .Fast Food D. Dining out Lowers Nutrient Intake C Filling in company application forms can become a boring and repetitive task . Yet any carelessness on an applicants part can draw a negative reaction from readers . Each company or organization usually uses its own specially designed form that , although it generally asks for the same basic information , may vary in detail . Therefore the suggestions below apply mainly to the approach (方法) you should take rather than suggest what you should write . When visiting future employers , always carry your personal data record with you so that you can readily search for details such as dates , telephone numbers , and other useful information .Treat every application form as though it is the first one you are completingwrite carefully and neatly .Use words that describe the responsibility and different aspects of each job you have held rather than list only the duties you performed .Particularly describe social activities that show your involvement (参与) in the community , or activities in which you held a teaching or coaching role . Pay particular attention of there is a section on the form that asks you to comment on how your education and past experience have especially prepared you for the position . Think this through very carefully before you write so that what you say shows a natural progression from past experience to the job you are applying for . If you can , and if they fit naturally , add a few words to demonstrate (证明) how the position fits your overall career (事业) plan.49.The first sentence of the passage means that _.A. You may have to fill in a long application form B. the filling up of an application form takes much time C. one may have to fill in many application forms before one gets a job D. application forms should be filled carefully , with no misleading 50.Although all application forms demand the same basic information, _.A. different companies may have different requirements B. different companies may take the same attitude towards them C. application may be required to answer all the questions in detail D. application may have to send in the forms by person 51.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Your personal data record is more important than the interview itself .B. You should put all your personal data record in the application form .C. Your personal data record will be of much help to your interview .D. You should write your personal data as clearly and neatly as possible .52.Which of the following would be the best TITLE of the passage ?A. Importance of Application Forms B. How to Fill in an Application Form C. Job and Its Application Form D. Nature of Application Forms D It is , everyone agrees, a huge task that the child performs when he learns to speak, and the fact that he does so in so short a period of time challenges explanation. Language learning begins with listening. Individual children vary greatly in the amount of listening they do before they start speaking, and late starters are often long listeners. Most children will obey spoken instructions some time before they can speak, though the word obey is hardly accurate as a description of the eager and delighted cooperation usually shown by the child. Before they can speak, many children will also ask questions by gesture and by making questioning noises. Any attempt to trace the development from the noises babies make to their first spoken words leads to considerable difficulties. It is agreed that they enjoy making noises, and that during the first few months one or two noises sort themselves out as particularly indicative (指示) of delight, distress, sociability, and so on. but since these cannot be said to show the babys intention to communicate, they can hardly be regarded as early forms of language. It is agreed, too, that from about three months they play with sounds for enjoyment, and that by six months they are able to add new sounds to their repertoire (语料库). This self-imitation leads on to careful imitation of sounds made or words spoken to them by other people. The problem then arises as to the point at which one can say that these imitations can be considered as speech.53 By challenges explanation （Line 2, Para.1）the author means that _.A. no explanation is necessary for such an obvious phenomenon B. no explanation has been made up to now C. its no easy job to provide a satisfying explanation D. its high time that an explanation was provided 54. The third paragraph is mainly about _.A . the development of babies early forms of language B. the difficulties of babies in learning to speak C. babies strong desire to communicate D .babies intention to communicate 55. From the passage we learn that _.A. early starters can learn to speak within only six months B. children show a strong desire to communicate by making noises C. imitation plays an important role in learning to speak D. children have various difficulties in learning to speak 56. The best title for this passage would be _.A. How Babies Learn to Speak B Early Forms of Language C. A Huge Task for Children D. Noise Making and Language LearningE In many countries the standard of living enjoyed by their people has increased rapidly in recent years. Sadly, not everyone in these countries is so fortunate and many people in rich countries are homeless.The reasons for homelessness are various, but poverty is undoubtedly one of the main causes. The homeless people may have become jobless and then been unable to pay their rent and so no longer have a roof over their heads. Often, the fact that unemployed people get help from the government prevents this from happening, but not always.Some homeless people are mentally ill and have no one to look after them. Some are young people who, for one reason or another, have left home and have nowhere to live. Many of them have had a serious disagreement with their parents and have left home, choosing to go to a city and live on the streets. Sometimes they have taken such action because they have been unable to get on with a step-parent.Many homeless people get into the habit of begging to get enough money to stay alive, but many of the general public refuse to give anything to beggars. Often they are moved on by the police , being accused, whether rightly or wrongly, of forceful