扬州中学2009届高三英语12月月考试卷及答案.doc

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. Its 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。6. What was the man doing at the beginning of the conversation?A. Reading a French novel. B. Discussing a plan for vacation in Canada.C. Looking through a language textbook.7. Where is the man going?A. France. B. Canada. C. America.8. Who will support the man?A. The mans relative. B. The mans uncle. C. The mans uncles friend.听下面一段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What is the greatest reason for the Greeks success according to Charkas?A. The Greek players are familiar with each other. B. The Greek coach is expert at making the football skills. C. The other national teams didnt perform very well.10. Why did some countries fail in the games according to the conversation?A. Because they paid more attention to the league games.B. Because they paid little attention to the Greek team.C. Because they didnt have good coaches on their teams.11. What didnt the man mention in the talk for their success?A. Their luck. B. Their union. C. Their hard work.听下面一段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a company. B. In a factory. C. In a hospital.13. Why cant the woman sleep well?A. Because she has been working to hard. B. Because she has a family problem.B. Because she has a high fever.14. What does the doctor suggest that the woman should do?A. She should take some medicine. B. She should take holidays. C. She should change a job.听下面一段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What shop was robbed?A. A gold shop. B. A briefcase shop. C. A jewelry shop.16. What was the manager doing when robbery happened?A. He was talking to his assistant in his office.B. He was lying down on the shop floor by force.C. He was filling the briefcases with jewelry.听下面一段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What does the word “motel” mean?A. Model hotel. B. Modern hotel. C. Motorist hotel.19. Where are motels usually located?A. Near parking space in cities. B. Outside the center of town. C. Far from the main roads.20. Which of the following is not mentioned about motels?A. Meals. B. Parking space. C. Locations.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. I was listening to _ wonderful music when there was _ knock at the door. A. a; / B. the; the C. a; a D. the; a22. - You know what? Wang Wei wants to be Yao Ming after he graduates from school. - Are you kidding? He will never _ a person like him. A. change B. make C. turn D. get23. At first it looked like a simple accident, but later the police became doubtful. A. sight B. view C. look D. glimpse24. I have been searching for a painting to decorate my room, but _ seems really difficult for me to find _ I like.A. that; one B. it; it C. that; it D. it; one25. Its quite a time _ Liu Xiang was injured in the foot, but we are sure it wont be long _ he returns to the track. A. after; when B. before; since C. that; when D. since; before26. The superstar can be very sad , though in public he is extremely cheerful.A. by chance B. in person C. in private D. as individual27. The Lady stood in the sitting room as if a visit a friend. A. expectingfrom B. expectedfrom C. expectedto D. expectingat28.Its said that Jackie Chens new movie is worth _.A. being seen B. to be seen C. to see D. seeing29. China won 100 medals in the Beijing Olympic Games, which are almost _ those of the Sydney Olympic Games.A. twice as many asB. as many as twice C. as much as twice D. twice as much as30.They wont buy any new clothes because they _ money for a new car.A. save B. were saving C. are saving D. have saved31. Can you give me some advice on what I said just now? Sorry. My mind _.A. is wandering B. was wandering C. has wandered D.had wandered32. The coach asked his staff to the large group of journalists waiting for him to announce his training plans.A. adapt to B. attend to C. refer to D. appeal to33. A student of English _ limited exercises finds it hard to get a good mark in an English exam. A. is used to deal with B. used to deal with C. is used to dealing with D. used to dealing with34.The art centre is _ used to be a factory, _ millions of tractors were made. A. what; where B. where; where C. what; which D. where; which35. - Better get down to your work, Jack. - _.A. Its my pleasure B. Not to mention it C. Mind your own business D.Youre welcome第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）Terry was a middle-aged leather trader whose repeated failure in career made him a depressed man, often 36 that he had been cheated by othersOne day he told his wife he was so 37 with the city that he had to leaveSo his family moved to another cityIt was the evening of a weekendWhen Terry and his wife were busily 38 up their new home, the light suddenly 39 Terry was regretful to have forgotten bringing along 40 and had to wait 41 in a low moodJust then he heard light, hesitant 42 on his door that were clearly audible (听到) in the 43 night“Whos it?” he wondered, since Terry was a 44 to this cityAnd this was the moment he especially hated to be 45 , so he went to the door and opened it 46 At the door was a little girl, shyly asking, “Sir, do you have candles? Im your neighbor” “No,” answered Terry in anger and shut the door 47 “What a nuisance（讨厌）!” he complained over it with his wife“No sooner had we settled down than the neighbor came to 48 things”After a while, the door was knocked againHe opened it and found the same girl outside 49 this time she was 50 two candles, saying, “My grandma told me the new neighbor downstairs might need candlesShe 51 me here to give you these” Terry was very 52 by what he sawAt that moment he suddenly realized what caused his 53 in lifeIt was his 54 and harshness (刻薄) with other peopleThe person who had cheated him in life was 55 nobody else but himself, for his eyes had been blurred (蒙蔽) by his unsympathetic mind36AcomplainingBreflecting CprayingDpretending37AinspiredBdisappointedCthrilledDencouraged38AlookingBturningCcomingDtidying39Awent on Bwent downCwent outDwent through40AcandlesBmatchesClightsDflashlights41AhappilyBpatientlyChopefullyDhelplessly42AstepsBwords CknocksDscreams43AdarkBquietCnoisyDcrowded44AnewcomerBstrangerCguestDsettler45AcalledBdisturbedCwatchedDoffered 46AsurprisedlyBdelightedlyCimpatientlyDwillingly47AgentlyBkindlyCpolitelyDviolently48Alend BsellCpurchaseDborrow49AAndBButCSoDFor50AholdingBhidingCfetchingDseeking51AsuggestedBforbadeCsentDforced52AfrightenedBpleasedCpuzzledDsurprised53Afailure BsuccessCcomplaintDdetermination54AwarmthBcoldnessCkindnessDsympathy55AdoubtfullyBhardlyCreallyDprobably第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AI stole your dog today. No, I didnt set a foot on your house, but from the condition of your dog, I can imagine what it looks like. The word rubbish comes to mind.I found her along a road, with a heavy chain wrapped around her neck, still attached to rotten boards from her doghouse. Not only did I know that most of the town people had already ignored her, judging by the place where I found her, but I knew that if she had gotten into the woods, the cross that she dragged behind her would have wrapped itself around a tree until starvation or thirst killed her.She has a beautiful name now. Already in the first week she has come to look more like she should. Her eyes sparkle and she has learned to wag her tail in greeting. She has stopped flinching( 畏缩 )when I make a sudden movement, because she knows now that I won t beat her. In fact, she rarely leaves my side. Shes even become brave enough to bark at a cat and today I looked out of the window as she attempted to play with other dogs. No, its clear that she does not miss you or her former life on a chain.It s not clear yet whether shell remain here or whether Ill find her a loving home where she can count on more individual attention than I can give her, but one thing is certain, this is a bit of stolen property which is never returning to you. So sue me, accuse me, plead with the court that she is rightfully yours. I m convinced that this is the best crime Ive ever committed. Hardly anything has pleased me more than the day when I stole your dog. I need only look into her beautiful brown eyes to know that shed defend my decision with her life. If we have one prayer, it is that you will not replace her, and if we have one special day to celebrate together, it is the day I stole your dog and the day she stole my heart.56. Whats the authors attitude towards the former owner of the dog? A. Puzzled. B. Angry. C. Shocked. D. Satisfied.57. It can be inferred from the passage that_. A. the dog is not lovely B. the dog tried to find a kind master C. the dog was treated badly by its former master D. the author will be charged with stealing the dog58. What did the author think of his theft? A. He was afraid of being punished. B. He thought he had to do it. C. He believed that the law would allow him to do so.D. He did it with pride.BThe interview has been going on for about 20 minutes and everything seems to be going wellThen, suddenly, the interviewer asks an unexpected question, “Which is more important, law or love?” Job applicants in the West increasingly find themselves asked strange questions like thisAnd the signs are that this is beginning to happen in China Employers want people who are skilled, enthusiastic and devotedSo these are the qualities that any reasonably intelligent job applicant will try to show no matter what his or her actual feelings areIn response, employers are increasingly using the questions which try and show the applicants true personality The question in the first paragraph comes from a test called the Kiersey Temperament SorterIt is an attempt to discover how people solve problems, rather than what they knowThis is often called aptitude (天资）test According to Mark Baldwin of Alliance, many job applicants in China are finding this type of questions difficult“When a Chinese fills out an aptitude test, he or she will think there is a right answer but they may fail because they try to guess what the examiner wants to see” This is sometimes called the prisoners dilemma (窘境)Applicants are trying to act cleverly in their own interest, but they fail because they dont understand what the interviewer is looking forRemember that in an aptitude test, the correct answer is the honest answer59What is the purpose of the passage? ATo give a piece of advice for job interviewees BTo tell you how to deal with job interviews CTo advise you how to find a good job DTo describe an aptitude test60Now employers want to hire workers _ Awho know much more than others Bwho will work harder than others Cwho are able to solve the problems Dwho are better educated than others61According to the writer, in an aptitude test, Chinese job applicants should _ Anot tell the truth Boffer a complete answer Clearn to tell what they really think Dfind out what the examiner wants to know62From the passage we know that _Ajob applicants are always asked such questions Bapplicants should not act as cleverly as possible Cmore Chinese applicants fail to find a jobDaptitude test is becoming world-wide popular CFilling 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. tx*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 plan.63The 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 64Although 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 65Which of the following statements is TRUE?AYour personal data record is more important than the interview itself.BYou should put all your personal data record in the application form.CYour personal data record will be of much help to your interview.DYou should write your personal data as clearly and neatly as possible.66Which of the following would be the best TITLE of the passage?AImportance of Application Forms BHow to Fill in an Application Form CJob and Its Application FormDNature of Application Forms DThe curtain on the 2008 US presidential election finally rose last month as John McCain and Barack Obama were formally nominated (提名) as candidates of the two major parties. This may be one of the hardest decisions voters have to make between two appealing candidates. The big question for voters, as they face both an economic downturn and international threats, is: who will they elect? A young first-term senator promising change and new ideas, or a longtime senator with strong military experience and a reputation as a maverick (特立独行的人)?American voters have never seen a candidate quite like Obama. He has a white mother from the US and a black father from Kenya who left the family when Obama was very young. He spent part of his youth in Indonesia.His supporters say Obamas childhood gives him the advantage to repair the recent damage done to Americas image abroad. His opponents focus on his inexperience, noting he hasnt finished his first term in the Senate. However, McCain has a very different life story.He grew up in a Navy family and was a pilot during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. When Obama was in kindergarten in Indonesia, McCains plane was shot down over Vietnam and he became a prisoner of war. McCain could have been released if he disowned America but he refused and so was held for five years. So in the end, the election may hinge on (以为转移) several factors that are hard to judge: Will Obamas race matter to a significant number of voters? Will working-class whites who tended to support his primary opponent, Hillary Clinton, vote for Obama? And perhaps most important of all, will swing (摇摆) voters be more drawn to Obamas vision (远景规划) or to McCains experience? Whatever happens, one thing is clear: Whoever walks into the White House on January 20, 2009, will find enormous challenges waiting for