四川省南充高中高二下学期月考英语试卷

第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分）
21．The experiment turned out to be______ failure, but as we know, Success often comes after_____ failure.

22．_____trying to persuade his father to give up smoking, his letter was rejected.

23．_____you can’t finish the book in less than an hour, I suppose?
_____.

24．Disappointingly, the reducing of the payment is said______.

25．His daughter is always shy in_____ and she never dares to make a speech to_____.

26．I read all the books I could find_____ these matters

A．throwing light upon	B．threw light upon
C．that throws light upon	D．throws light upon

27．The small town_____ we spent our holiday last month lies in_____ we think is now part of Chengdu.

28．It is three months since father_____, I____ in France now had it not been for his illness.

29．Do you expect_____ a possibility_____ we shall be able to afford the particular furniture we need?

30．I dislike_____ when others laugh at me or think poorly of me.

31．The foreign visitors were filled with joy when they_____ foot_____ Chinese soil.

32．Films often present the image of a_____ and intelligent lawyer_____ in the court and winning arguments.

33．Just as I was sitting down to supper, the telephone______.

34．Whether age is happy or unpleasant depends less on money or on health than______ on your ability to have fun.

35．_____ she was sick, I was expected to take her place greatly surprised me, for I didn't have much work experience.

第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分, 满分30分）
Last week I was invited to a doctor’s
meeting at the Ruth Hospital for incurables. In one of the wards a patient, an old man, got up shakily from his bed and moved towards me. I could see that he hadn’t long to live, but he came up to me and placed his right foot close to mine on the floor.
“Frank!” I cried in astonishment. He couldn’t 36 , as I knew, but all the time pressing his foot against mine.
My  37  raced back more than thirty years ---to the  38  days of 1941, when I was a student in London. The place was air-raid shelter, in which I and about one hundred other people   39  every night. Two of the  40  were Mrs West and her son Frank.
41  wartime problems, we shelter-dwellers got to  42  each other very well. Frank West   43  me because he wasn’t  44  not even at birth. His mother told me he was 37 then, but he had less of a mind than a baby he has. His“ 45 ”considered of rough sounds---sounds of pleasure or anger---and  46  more. Mrs West, then about 75, was a strong, capable woman,  47 she had to be of course, because Frank  48  on her entirely. He needed all the  49  of a baby.
One night a policeman came and told Mrs West that her house had been flattened by a 500-pounder. She lost everything she owned.
50 that sort of thing happened, the rest of us helped the  51  ones. So before we  52   that morning, I stood  53  Frank and  54  my right foot against his. They were about the same size. That night, then, I took a pair of shoes to the shelter for Frank. But as soon as he saw me he came running and placed his right foot against mine. After that, his  55  to me was always the same.
36．A．answer         B．speak       C．smile         D．laugh
37．A．minds      B．memories     C．thoughts      D．brains
38．A．better        B．dark           C．younger       D．high
39．A．slept          B．worked        C．studied        D．lived
40．A．customers     B．regulars        C．visitors         D．mornbers
41．A．Discussion    B．Solving        C．Sharing        D．Suffering
42．A．learn from    B．talk to         C．help          D．know
43．A．needed            B．recognized    C．interested      D．encouraged
44．A．normal         B．common      C．unusual        D．quick
45．A．word          B．speech        C．sentence       D．language
46．A．not          B．no            C．something     D．nothing
47．A．though        B．yet          C．as           D．so
48．A．fed          B．kept        C．lived       D．depended
49．A．attention       B．control       C．treatment      D．management
50．A．While      B．Until        C．Unless      D．When
51．A．lost          B．unlucky        C．angry        D．unpopular
52．A．separated       B．went        C．reunited     D．Returned
53．A．beside      B．against      C．at            D．on
54．A．push        B．tried        C．showed         D．measured
55．A．speaking       B．greeting        C．meeting        D．Acting

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分, 满分40分）
A
While all my classmates seem to be crazy about a one-way ticket to Mars (火星), I’d rather say Mars is totally unsuitable for human existence. People won’t have enough food supplies there, and the terrible environment would make it impossible for them to live a long life. Besides, the journey won’t be safe. Can anyone explain to me just why people go to Mars, never to return?
Steve Minear, UK
Here are things you can think of: the desire to explore a foreign and unique environment, the excitement of being the first humans to open up a new world, the expectation of fame and glory…For scientists there is another reason. Their observations and research will probably lead to great scientific achievements
Donal Trollop, Canada
There are too many people on the earth. I think that some time before the end of the century, there will be a human colony on Mars. It will happen when people realize that two-way trips to the red planet Mars are unnecessary. Most of the danger of space flight is in the launches (发射) and landings. Cutting the trip home would therefore reduce the danger of accidents, save a lot of money, and open the way to building an everlasting human settlement in another world.
Enough supplies can be sent on ahead. And every two years more supplies and more people will be sent to the new colony. Mars has all the material for a colony to produce or make everything it needs, and Mars is far more pleasant than the other planets in the outer space.
Paul Davies, USA
56．The main purpose of Steve Minear’s wring is ___________.
A．to report his classmates’ discussion     B．to invite an answer to his question
C．to explain the natural state of Mars    D．to show his agreement on going to Mars
57．Which of the following best states Donal Trollop’ idea?
A．There is a plan to send humans to Mars.
B．There are many reasons for going to Mars
C．Scientists become famous by doing research on Mars.
D．It is possible to build an Earth-like environment on Mars.
58．Paul Davies points out that _______.
A．humans need only a one-way ticket to Mars
B．two-way trips to Mars will be made safe soon.
C．it is easy to reduce the danger and cost of flights to Mars
D．It is cheap to build an everlasting human settlement on Mars
59．What does Paul Davies think of human existence on Mars?
A．Humans will have to bring all they need from the earth.
B．Humans will find Mars totally unsuitable for living.
C．Humans can produce everything they need.
D．Humans can live longer in the colony on Mars.

B
　A new study has found no evidence that sunscreen, commonly used to reduce the risk of skin cancer, actually increases the risk.
　Research from the University of Iowa based their findings on a review of 18 earlier studies that looked at the association between sunscreen use and melanoma (黑素瘤). They said that they found flaws in studies that had reported associations between sunscreen use and higher risk of melanoma.
　Most health experts believe that by protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the sun, sunscreen helps prevent skin cancer, which is increasing in incidence (发生率) faster than any other cancer in the United States.
　But questions have been raised about sunscreen and whether it may have the opposite effect by allowing people to remain exposed to the sun longer without burning.
　The researchers said that among the problems with some earlier studies is that they often failed to take into account that those people most at risk for skin cancer---are more likely to use sunscreen. As a result, it may appear that sunscreen users get cancer more often.
　The studies, which generally relied on volunteers to recall their sunscreen use, were also unable to prove how well the products had been applied, said the new study.
60．The underlined word “flaws” in the 2nd paragraph most probably means _________.
A．evidences         B．facts         C．faults         D．failures
61．People with fair skin and freckles ________.
A．seldom use sunscreen　　　　　　         B．are more in danger of skin cancer
C．can be free from the harm of the sun　　     D．often expose themselves to the sun
62．We can learn from the passage that _________.
A．sunscreen users get skin cancer more often
B．the volunteers have proved the effect of the sunscreen
C．the new study has based on the experiences of volunteers
D．the number of skin cancer patients is increasing in America
63．Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A．Sunscreen to Prevent Skin Cancer　      B．Sunscreen to Increase Skin Cancer
C．Skin Cancer Caused by Sunscreen　      D．Skin Cancer Caused by Freckles

C
　Being considered a leader in our society is indeed of high praise. Leadership means power, commands, respect and, most important, encourages achievement. Unlike vitamin C, leadership skills can’t be easily swallowed down. They must be carefully cultivated.
　Different from popular belief, most good leaders are made, not born. They learn their skills in their everyday lives. But which do they develop？How do they (and how can you) get others to follow?
　Always give credit. Many leaders note that the most efficient way to get a good performance from others is to treat them like heroes. Giving public credit to someone who has earned it is the best leadership technique in the world. It is also an act of generosity (慷慨) that’s never forgotten.
　Giving credit is more effective than even the most constructive criticism (批评), which often hurts rather than helps. Kenneth Blanchard, the author of The One-Minute Manager, agrees. “Catch people doing something right!” he says. Then tell everyone about it.
　Take informed risks. “The best leaders know that taking a risk is not a thoughtless exercise,” says management adviser Marilyn Machlowitz. “Sky divers don’t go up in an airplane without checking the parachutes (降落伞) beforehand.”
　Because the idea of risk also carries with it the possibility of failure, many of us usually wait for others to take charge. But if you want to be a leader, you must learn to fail and not die a thousand deaths. Pick yourself up and start all over again.
　Encourage enthusiasm (热情). “When people understand the important of work, they lend their mental strengths,” says Lee Ducat. But when they get excited about the work, all their energy gets poured into the job. That’s a great force! Is this the best way to create excitement? Be enthusiastic yourself. You will be followed by everyone.
64．The underlined word “cultivated” (in paragraph1) roughly means ________.
A．encouraged　　　　B．compared　　 C．examined　　　　D．developed
65．The part “always give credit” tells us that a leader should _______.
A．give helpful criticism　　　　　　　     B．regard others as real heroes
C．praise people for their good performances　  D．praise everyone
66．To be a good leader, you should _______.
A．not be afraid of any risks　　　　　　     B．think twice before taking risks
C．try to avoid any possible failures　　　　    D．know what a thoughtless exercise is
67．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A．Leadership is of skills and techniques　　     B．Leadership is very important
C．Not many can be leaders　　　　　　     D．How to be a leader

D
Work is a very important part of life in the United States. Americans spend most of their lives working. For most Americans, their work defines them. They are what they do. What happens, then, when a person can no longer work?
Most Americans stop working at the age of sixty-five or seventy and retire. Because work is such an important part of life in this culture, retirement can be very difficult. Retirees often feel that they are useless and unproductive. Of course, some people are happy to retire, but leaving one’s job, whatever it is, is a difficult change, even for those who look forward to retiring. Retirement can also bring financial problems. Many people depend on Social Security checks every month. During their working years, employees contribute a certain percentage of their salaries to the government. When people retire, they receive this money as income. These checks do not provide enough money to live on, however, because prices are increasing very rapidly. Senior citizens, those over sixty-five have to have savings in the ban or other retirement plans to make ends meet. The rate of inflation is forcing prices higher each year. Social Security checks alone can not cover these growing expenses. The government offers some assistance, but many senior citizens have to change their life styles after retirement. They have to spend carefully to be sure that they can afford to buy food, fuel and other necessities.
Of course, many senior citizens are happy with their retirement. They have time to spend with their families or to enjoy their hobbies. Some continue to work part time, others do volunteer work. Some, like those in the Retired Business Executive Association, even help old people to get started in new businesses. Many retired citizens also belong to “Golden Age” groups. These organizations plan trips and social events there are many other opportunities for retirees.
68．Which of the following could be the title of the passage?
A．“Golden Age” groups       　     B．The American Opinion of Work
C．The Importance of Work in America     D．The Problems in Retirement in America
69．Which of the following is NOT true about the retirees?
A．Some retirees feel happy as they can have more time to enjoy themselves.
B．Some retirees have to be careful with their money because of the rising prices.
C．Some retirees like to work without being paid.
D．Some retirees find work in new businesses.
70．It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A．the Americans show their value through their work
B．the American government pays little attention to the life of the retirees
C．the retirees’ former employers offer some assistance to the retirees
D．the Americans can not find much time to travel before their retirement
71．What does the paragraph following the passage most likely discuss?
A．An explanation of why the retirees feel lost.
B．The difficult situation the retirees have.
C．A different opinion of the physical and emotional needs of the retirees.
D．A description of other activities the retirees can have.

E
The “Monday morning feeling” could be a crushing pain in the chest which leaves y
ou sweating and gasping for breath. Recent research from Germany and Italy shows that heart attacks are more common on Monday mornings and doctors blame the stress of returning to work after the weekend break.
　The risk of having a heart attack on any given day should be one in seven, but a six-year study helped by researchers at the Free University of Berlin of more than 2600 Germans showed that the average person had a 20 percent high chance of having a heart attack on a Monday than on any other day.
　 Working Germans are particularly not protected against attack, with a 33 percent higher risk at the beginning of the working week. Non-workers, by comparison, appear to be no more at risk on a Monday than any other day.
　A study of 11000 Italians proved 8 a.m. on a Monday morning as the most stressful time for the heart, and both studies showed that Sunday is the least stressful day, with fewer heart attacks in both countries.
　The findings could lead to a better understanding of what is the immediate cause of heart attacks, according to Dr Stefan Willich of the Free University. “We know a lot about long-term risk factors such as smoking and cholesterol (胆固醇) but we don’t know what actually causes heart attacks, so we can’t give clear advice on how to prevent them,” he said.
　Monday mornings have a double helping of stress for the working body as it makes rapid change from sleep to activity, and from the relaxing weekend to the pressures of work.
　“When people get up, their blood pressure and heart rate go up and there are hormonal (内分泌) changes in their bodies,” Willich explained. “ All these things can have an unfavorable effect in the blood system and increase the risk of a clot (血凝块) in the arteries (动脉) which will cause a heart attack.
　 “When people return to work after a weekend off, the pace of their life changes. They have a higher workload, more stress, more anger and more physical activity,” said Willich.
72．Monday morning feeling, as this passage shows, _________.
A．is not so serious as people thought
B．is harmful to working people in developed countries
C．is the first killer in Germany and Italy
D．is created by researchers in Germany and Italy
73．To protect people from heat attacking, doctors have paid much attention to __________-.
A．people’s working time      B．people’s living place
C．people’s diet and life style   D．people’s nationalities
74．It can be learned from the passage that heart attack has nothing to do with __________.
A．blood pressure     B．heart rate      C．hormonal changes     D．blood group
75．If the researchers give us some advice to avoid Monday morning feeling, what might it be?
A．Stop working on Monday 　　　       B．Create a pleasant working environment
C．Get up late on Monday morning　 D．Do to work with a doctor

第Ⅱ卷（共35 分）
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）
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断：如无错误，在该行右边的横线上画一个勾(√)；如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正：
该行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。
该行缺一个词：在缺此处加一个漏字符号（∧），在该行右边的横线上写出该加的词。
注意：原行没错的不要改。
It’s kind of you to e-mail me telling me something about your beautiful        76．__________
city. Now I’ll let you know something about mine. The city standing on       77．__________
a river. The climate here is pleased and more people have come to       78．__________
settle here. In the past 10 years the city has been developing rapidly.           79．__________
New factories, buildings and roads have been built. And we still        80．__________
have some problems to dealing with, such as water and air pollution and       81．__________
heavily traffic in rush hours. So in my opinion, the city should develop  82．__________
its economics scientifically. I would also think that we should try our          83．__________
best to control the growth of the city’s population.
I’m very glad to know that you’ll come and pay a visit for my         84．__________
city. I’m sure I can be your guide and make your visit great success.           85．__________

第二节：书面表达（共25分）
假如你是李明，最近你校学生正在参加某英语报组织的讨论，其中一个话题是：在你市建设一个核电站有无必要。请根据下面提供的信息给报社写一封信，介绍讨论情况。
55%的同学认为有必要建设一座核电站：
可满足我市不断增长的电力需求
有利于保持空气清洁
比电能更便宜
45%的同学不赞成建设核电站：
造价高
核废料处理困难
一旦发生事故，会造成重大灾难
注意：1. 词数120左右。
2. 信的开头已为你写好，不计入词数。
3. 参考词汇：建设 construction  n.
Dear editor,
　　I’m writing to tell you about the discussion we have just had in our school about …
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