1、第一次月考英语试题【重庆版】1Their love _ quickly over the months that followed after they met in a dating show.A. was developed B. developedC. had developed D. would develop2When did Tom, head of this famous international corporation, stand trial in open court ?It was on Thursday _ you were in Beijing.A. when B.
2、 that C. where D. which3 Mary dropped the vase, but her mother stared at her _ she had done something cleverA. in case B. as ifC. so that D. though4The girl, when _ why she _ in the exam, just lowered her head and kept silent.A. questioned; was cheatedB. being questioned; was cheatingC. questioned;
3、had cheated D. being questioned; has cheated5 Mo Yans novels have attracted public attention.Yeah. Now there are his books _ in every bookstore.A. affordable B. acceptableC. available D. valuable6Your car requires _, Jeff.Sure. You know it is also what I want to have _ for long.A. being repaired; to
4、 be repairedB. repairing; it repairedC. repairing; repairedD. to be repaired; it repaired7Youre wearing your new sunglasses again! But you said you had lost it on the train!Unbelievable, right? Someone _ it.A. will have stolen B. might have stolenC. should have stolen D. must have stolen8Before step
5、ping onto the stage of the Voice of China, the singer Yao Beina took a deep breath to _ her courage.A. set up B. hold upC. keep up D. take up9 The boy _ loudly because he _ his way in the jungle and thought he couldnt go back home.A. had cried; lost B. has cried; has lostC. cried; had lost D. cried;
6、 has lost10Tens of thousands of people marched to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kings famous speech, through which we know _ he said meant to the black.A. that what B. what thatC. what what D. that which11 His opening up _ food processing factory is _ comfo
7、rt to his parents.A.不填;a B. a; 不填C. a; a D. the;不填12 Why? This is simply a common bike!_ sir. Its our special offer today.A. Dont mention it B. Let me seeC. So it is D. Neither do I13 _ his great courage, the boy was left alone in a dark room, no lighted candle_ it up.A. Considered; lightedB. Consid
8、ering; lightingC. Having considered; lightedD. To consider; lighting14Your question _ he didnt inform you earlier has not yet been answered, _has aroused our curiosity.A. which; which B. why; itC. that; it D. why; which15So absurd _ that_ saw him stared at him .A. did he look; anyone B. he looked; n
9、o matter whoC. did he look; whoever D. he looked; whoThe carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farmhouse had just finished a rough first day on the job. A flat tire made him an hour of work, his electric saw quit and now his ancient pickup truck refused to start, so I offered him a . While I d
10、rove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked together toward his house, he at a small tree by the front door, touching the branches with his hands.The moment he opened the door, he had amusing . His eyes lit up and he ran to his two small chi
11、ldren and hugged them and gave his wife a kiss.After leaving the joyful family, I passed the tree and my got the better of me, so I asked, “Before we went in the house, did you stop by the tree?”“Oh, thats my trouble tree.” he replied, “I know I cant having worries both on the job and in my life, bu
12、t those dont belong in the house with my wife and children. I know I can one thing for sure, so every night before I walk into my home I hang them up on the tree.”“Funny thing is,” he , “when I come out in the morning to pick them up, there arent nearly as as I remember putting up the night before.”
13、16A. lose B. find C. expect D. finish17A. tip B. ride C. car D. coffee18A. stared B. waved C. sat D. paused19A. expressions B. kids C. changes D. stories20A. willingly B. quietly C. carefully D. cheerfully21A. pity B. curiosity C. habit D. satisfaction22A. how B. when C. why D. what23A. keep B. help
14、 C. appreciate D. allow24A. problems B. jobs C. facts D. duties25A. correct B. remove C. learn D. control26A. admitted B. suggested C. insisted D. smiled27A. many B. good C. interesting D. freeIt is normal to feel that you dont know what to say to someone who has cancer. You may have or close relati
15、onship with the person. The most important thing you can do is to acknowledge the situation. You can show interest and concern, you can express , or you can offer support.While it is good to be encouraging, it is also important to show optimism or to tell the person with cancer to always have a atti
16、tude. It is widely considered that doing these things may their fears, concerns, or sad feelings.Humor can be an important way of coping. Let the person with cancer take the . It is healthy if they find something funny about a side effect, like hair loss, and you can certainly join them in a good la
17、ugh. This can be a great way to stress.When the person with cancer looks good, let them know! Hold back comments when their appearance isnt as good, such as “Youre looking pale.” Cancer and its treatment can be very , so be prepared for good days and bad times.Avoid telling the person with cancer st
18、ories about family members or friends who have had cancer. Everyone is different, and these stories may not be helpful. , it is better simply to tell them you know something about cancer because youve been through it with someone else.28A. longB. strange C. clear D. distant29A. joy B. sorrow C. enco
19、uragement D. unhappiness30A. sensitive B. objective C. negative D. positive31A. increase B. reduce C. form D. delay32A. charge B. lead C. responsibility D. action33A. stop B. reflect C. relieve D. get34A. unpredictable B. flexible C. unforgettable D. acceptable35A. Otherwise B. Specially C. However
20、D. Therefore “Soon, youre going to have to move out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood. One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1. 25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and
21、is well on its way to the front door. Roses require a good deal of care, and if it werent for the pleasure they give, it wouldnt be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. Bushes must be pruned(剪枝) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches unti
22、l the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant. A big mistake. Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular
23、fertilizing(施肥) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves. Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is two fold(方面): First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have
24、to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. Second, I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June, but they were weak and the leaves already yellow for la
25、ck of light. Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, Ill think about that tomorro
26、w.36What are the requirements for the healthy growth of roses?A. Frequent pruning and fertilizing.B. Tomato plants grown alongside.C. Cages placed around the roots.D. A lot of care and the right soil.37The writer planted the tomato because _.A. there was room for it in the gardenB. it cost only $1.
27、25C. the soil was just right for itD. the roses branches needed to be covered38This year the writers roses were _.A. removed from the rose bedB. picked along with the tomatoesC. largely hidden under the tomato plantD. mostly damaged by too much sunlight39By saying “the prize so dearly won” in paragr
28、aph 5, the writer wants to _.A. show the hardship of growing the rosesB. show the difficulty in picking the tomatoesC. express her liking for the rosesD. express her care for the tomatoesExperience the newly opened Grand Canyon (大峡谷) West Skywalk in Colorado. Departing from Grand Canyons South Rim b
29、y Airplane to Grand Canyons West Rim, you will land and take a ground tour to the Skywalk! Walk on air for 70 feet over the edge of Grand Canyon West. This Skywalk has been open since March 28, 2007. Daily visitorship to the Skywalk has been over 4,000 people. Please be patient to enjoy your moment
30、on the Skywalk.After you have experienced the one and only Grand Canyon Skywalk Glass Bridge, you will return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and take your Airplane for a flight back to the South Rim of the Canyon. This is a tour never to be forgotten as you will have walked on air over the Grand C
31、anyon. Tour Itinerary (行程)Tour Duration5.7 HoursThe Grand Canyon Adventure SkywalkFlight from Grand Canyon South Rim to Grand CanyonWest1 HourExperience a birds-eye view of the GrandCanyon as you make your way to GrandCanyon West.Light Lunch at Guano Pointat Grand Canyon West2 HoursYoull be taken by
32、 bus to Guano Point withbreathtaking views of the westernpart ofthe Grand Canyon wheretheCalorado River makes its way into LakeMood. Every table for lunch has a view.Walk on the World Famous Skywalk1.5 HoursFinally youll board your bus to EaglePoint, home of the Grand CanyonSkywalk. Now it is time f
33、or you to walkon air for 70 feet over the Grand Canyon.Flight Back to Grand Canyon South Rim1.2 HoursAfter time on the Skywalk, youll returnto the Grand Canyon West Airport andreturn to Grand Canyon South Rim in timefor dinner and sunset.40This advertisement is for _.A. Grand Canyon West B. the Skyw
34、alk C. Grand Canyon D. Grand Canyon South41The package fee does NOT cover the cost of _.42The Grand Canyon Skywalk Bridge is made of glass because _.A. it looks strangerB. it is cheaper to build C. it gives you a better viewD. it looks more beautiful43According to the Tour Itinerary, the route is _.
35、A. South RimWest AirportGuano PointEagle PointWest AirportSouth RimB. South RimGuano PointWest AirportEagle PointWest AirportSouth Rim C. South RimWest AirportEagle PointGuano PointWest AirportSouth Rim D. South RimWest AirportEagle PointWest AirportGuano PointSouth RimThe historic center of Vienna
36、has been added to UNESCOs World Cultural Heritage list. Thus, St. Stephens Cathedral, the Imperial Palace and many other historic buildings are now recognized as being among the 700 outstanding cultural and natural monuments of mankind - others include the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur, the hi
37、storic center of Rome, the Kremlin with the Red Square, the Chinese Wall, the Taj Mahal and the Grand Canyon.Viennas historic center, in its unity, is considered one of the most beautiful city landmarks in Europe. Three eras left their mark on the former residence of the Habsburgs: the Middle Ages w
38、ith Gothic St. Stephens Cathedral whose spire points toward heaven, one of Viennas landmarks; the Baroque whose most important achievement is the Imperial Palace with its sumptuous cupolas (奢华的圆顶). And the Ring Boulevard era of the late nineteenth century, when such splendid buildings as the Vienna
39、State Opera and the Museum of Fine Arts were built to replace the former city walls.The imperial flair of the center of Vienna is enhanced (加强) by numerous churches, mansions and parks, as well as by rich art collections gathered by wealthy rulers. And the centuries-old musical tradition ranges from
40、 the Court Chapel of the Imperial Palace to Mozarts immortal (不朽的) music and the waltzes of Johann Strauss. Also inseperably linked to the center of the city are the delights of Viennese cuisine, the gemtlichkeit of Viennese coffeehouses and nostalgic shopping at former purveyors (伙食承办商) to the impe
41、rial court.44Which of the following is not mentioned as cultural and natural monuments of man-kind?A. the Taj MahalB. the Pyramid FieldsC. the Kremlin with the Red SquareD. the Court Chapel45The second paragraph is developed mainly by _.A. following the order of place B. providing examplesC. making
42、comparisons D. analyzing causes46What does the underlined words “imperial flair” in the last paragraph mean?A. culture atmosphere B. art styleC. royal style D. royal palace47What is the passage mainly about ?A. The universal value of the world heritage in ViennaB. Viennas becoming one of the cultura
43、l and natural monuments of mankindC. The introduction of the historic center of ViennaD. The special culture atmosphere of the historic center of ViennaResearchers are placing robotic dogs in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Be
44、ck, an expert in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old peoples depression, physical activity, and life satisfaction. “No one will argue that an older person is better off being more
45、active, challenged, or stimulated (刺激),” Edwards points out. “The problem is how we promote that, especially for those without friends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution.”In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before pla
46、cing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activities before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner. “I talk to him all the ti