1、长沙市第二十一中学2014年下学期高三第一次月考试卷英 语时量: 120分钟 满分: 150分 命题人: 唐智为 Part I Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter (A , B or C) on the question booklet.Conversation 11. When did Steve plan to get back? A
2、. Either on Saturday evening or Sunday evening. B. Either on Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon. C. Either on Saturday evening or Sunday morning.2. When do you think Mr.Steve will probably return at last?A. On Saturday morning. B. On Saturday evening. C. On Sunday morning.Conversation 23. What do
3、we learn about Dave?A. He enjoyed the movie and the company. B. He enjoyed the movie but not the company. C. He didnt enjoy the movie or the company.4.Which of the following is the movies name?A.Titanic. B. World War II. C. A Real Fool.Conversation 35.Whose mother was ill?A. Jeffs. B. Jacks. C. Rich
4、ards.6.With whom did the man go traveling?A. Maria. B.His dog. C. Jeff and Richard.Conversation 47.What kind of food will the man and the woman eat?A. American food. B. Indian food. C. Chinese food.8.How does the woman know that the Eastern Palace is a good restaurant?A. She has been there several t
5、imes. B. She has tried it once. C. She has been told about it.9.What time will they most likely meet?A. 7:00 pm. B. 7:15 pm. C. 6:45 pm.Conversation 510. Where does this conversation take place?A. At a restaurant. B. In a hospital. C. In the office.11.When does the woman get a pain in her stomach?A.
6、 About an hour after she has eaten. B. About an hour before she has eaten.C. As soon as she begins to eat.12.What can you conclude about the womans husband from this conversation?A.He eats very quickly. B. He doesnt eat as quickly as his wife. C. He sometimes eats as quickly as his wife.Conversation
7、 613.How does Julie want to go to Canada?A. By air. B.By water. C. By train.14.What is Julies opinion about going by sea?A. Though it isnt fast, it is relaxing. B. It is both fast and relaxing. C. It is neither fast nor relaxing.15. After Johns persuasion, what does Julie think about her trip?A. She
8、d like to fly to Canada. B. Shed still prefer sailing to flying. C. She cant make a decision.Section B Directions: In this section, youll hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information youve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.YOULL HEAR TH
9、E MINI-TALK TWICE.Why New York Is Also Called the Big Apple50 years ago: First called by 16._ and entertainers.Reasons: They describe each 17._ in America as an apple on a tree. New York has 18._jobs and a great number of people to appreciate jazz music.Result: 19._ was named the Big Apple and 20._
10、was also called it. Many people visited it.Part II Language KnowledgeSection A Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best complete the sentences.21. What impressed the interviewers most? _he could speak three foreign languag
11、es so fluently.A. Because B. That C. As D. Whether22. _ the whole night, all the viewers became impatient and fell into a bad mood. A. To have been kept waiting B. Having been kept waiting C. Kept to be waiting D. Kept to have been waiting23. John does excellently in all the subjects. Is it _ he mak
12、es the most of his time _ counts? A. because, what B. that, which C. how; that D. why, it24. With all the books he was interested in _, Tom left the bookshop with great satisfaction. A. buying B. to be bought C. bought D. to buy25. When I learnt that I failed again in the exam, I began to wonder how
13、 to tell my father the bad news and imagine how he _ to it. A. had responded B. would respond C. responded D. will have responded26. Large amounts of money _ spent on the bridge, which _ to be completed thenext month.Awere; was expected B. was; was expected C. was; expected D. were; expected27. You
14、should plan for things that _ happen and not just react to things that have happenedAneed Bshould Cmust Dmight28. _ at the way he had been treated in the hotel, John complained to the managerAHaving disappointed BDisappointingCDisappointed DTo disappoint29. A ban is called for by the residents _ peo
15、ple shouldnt walk dogs in that squareAwhatBwhetherCwhyDthat30. Richard _ injured in the car crash,but I didnt stop him driving after he drank some beer Awouldnt have gotBmight not getCmustnt have gotDshould not get 31. So absorbed in his work _that not a sound _. A. was the president; did she dare t
16、o make B. was the president; dared she to make C. the president was; she dared make D. the president was; she did dare to make 32. A housing bubble is an economic situation_ occurs when house prices rise much too fast.A. which B. where C. what D. it33. Womens Day is around the corner, and Im conside
17、ring buying a gift for Mum, _ that is to her taste. A. for which B. which C. it D. one34. Im sorry youve been waiting so long, but itll still be some time Brian get back.AbeforeBsince Ctill Dafter35. Id like to have a picnic tomorrow. _ . Were too busy these days! A. Forget it. B. So what? C. Thats
18、all right. D. Cant agree with you more.Setion B Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C or D. fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.It was a sunny Saturday afternoon. I had volunteered to take my two kids to t
19、he playground while my wife was doing some washing. As soon as we got there my 36 headed for the swings(秋千) and asked for a push. As I was helping my daughter to go higher and higher, I noticed another little girl trying 37 to get her own swing going. Her elderly grandmother was sitting quietly on a
20、 nearby bench and smiled at me. I walked over to the little girl and asked if she could use a push too. She smiled and said “Yes!” I soon had her feet soaring towards the clouds while she laughed happily. For the next two hours I found myself pushing 38 and playing with my son, daughter, and the oth
21、er little girl. By the time we headed home, I was physically exhausted, but my spirits was still flying 39 than those swings. Two days later I was exhausted again after a long days work. Still, I needed to 40 my kids from school before heading home. I stood wearily in the parents waiting area watchi
22、ng for my children. Suddenly, I felt two tiny arms wrap around my stomach. I looked down and there was the little girl from the 41 smiling up at me. She gave me one more big hug 42 heading off to catch her school bus. As I watched her back, I didnt feel quite so tired anymore and my 43 were once aga
23、in soaring in the Heavens. In this life every single bit of love we 44 finds its way back to us again. It may travel from heart to heart or it may blossom in the soul where it was 45 . It may take seconds or it may take years. The law of love, though, is never 46 . What we give, we get back. What we
24、 sow, we reap. The love we share, the kindness we give, and the joy we create will always 47 to bless us.36. A. son B. daughter C. wife D. mother37. A. in vain B. in excitement C. in surprise D. in honor38. A. chairs B. bikes C. swings D. cars39. A. faster B. further C. tighter D. higher40. A. see o
25、ff B. pick up C. say hi to D. look after41. A. school B. playground C. garden D. heaven42. A. after B. since C. while D. before43. A. feet B. spirits C. love D. swing44. A. accept B. share C. divide D. spare45. A. given B. put C. left D. planted46. A. made B. broken C. forgiven D. obeyed47. A. pay f
26、or B. come back C. look back D. break offSection C Directions: Complete the following passage by filling each blank with one word that best fits the context.Social networking is 48. _ only for the under 50s. More than twenty-five percent of Americans aged fifty years and older use websites.Nearly a
27、quarter of older Americans are online to stay in touch with relatives, 49._ not just their children and grandchildren. They are using the Internet to keep up with the world and the people 50._ are important to them. Almost fifty percent of older adults are introduced to the social networking sites b
28、y a family member, mainly a child or grandchild.The findings are based on 51._ telephone survey of 1863 adults. In addition 52._ keeping up with Facebook and Twitter, older adults are also aware 53._ the latest technology. Eighty-three percent have heard about the Apple iPad and eleven percent inten
29、d to buy 54._ for browing the web, reading news, sharing photos and watching movies and TV shows.55._ the popularity of the Internet among the over 50s, newspapers and magazines are still their preferred source for news. Only one percent said they followed blogs. Part III Reading Comprehension Direc
30、tions: read the following three passages, and choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage. AThe Islands of Hawaii HawaiiThe “Big Island” of Hawaii is a paradise (天堂) playground where visitors can enjoy a popular lifestyle and at the same time, witness the attracti
31、on of nature: thousands of square miles form a wonderland, featuring breathtaking beaches, forests, snow covered mountains and awesome active volcanoes. A visit to Volcanoes National Park, which has been described as a true wonder of the world, is a must. It is the states biggest attraction.Accommod
32、ationsSeasons Resort Hualalai: from $ 205.00Fairmont Orchid: from $108.00Sightseeing and ExperiencesCircle Island Tour: from $48.00KauaiThe beautiful landscape of Kauai has led to it being called the “Garden Isle”, but it is also referred to as the “Island of discovery”, and with good reason a land
33、of nature, just waiting to be explored. Green mountains, a breathtaking coastline and white sand beaches combine to make it one of the worlds most relaxing locations.AccommodationsGrand Hyatt Kauai: from $ 101.00Sheraton Kauai Resort: from $ 79.00 MauiVoted the “Worlds Best Island”, Maui is widely r
34、egarded as one of the most romantic destinations on earth.It is known as the “Valley Isle” and was the ancient playground for Hawaiian royalty. The island is largely rural with a small and wonderful population and a host of attractions and nature wonders.AccommodationsHyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
35、: from $ 87.00Sheraton Maui: from $ 99.00OahuOahu has a unique rhythm (节奏), filling the air with sweet fragrances (香气), music and language: from lovely beaches and amazing nightlife to beautiful rainforests and quiet valleys. Adventure, history, romance, discovery Oahu waits for you.AccommodationsHa
36、lekulani: from $ 121.00Hilton Hawaiia: Village: from $ 73.00Sightseeing and ExperiencesRoyal Circle Island Tour: from $ 34.00Paradise Cove Luau: $ 44.00Lanai Lanai in one of the smallest Hawaiian Island, yet its full of surprises. Known as the “Pineapple Isle”, it combines all the natural beauties r
37、anging from the paradise of Shipwreck Because to underwater sea caves.AccommodationsFour seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay: from $ 134.00All prices are based on per person per night.56Which is the biggest attraction in Hawaii?AGarden Isle.BVolcanoes National Park.CRoyal Circle Island Tour.DSheraton
38、 Kauai Resort.57For two adults spending two nights in one of the accommodations, they have to pay at least .A$73.00B$146.00C$136.00D$292.0058According to the passage, the “Garden Isle” .Ais the smallest of the Hawaiian IslandsBis a place to explore the land of natureCis an island with a very small p
39、opulationDfeatures beaches, forests and snow covered mountains59Which island was the ancient playground for Hawaiian royalty?AHawaiiBKauaiCMauiDOahu60The passage is mainly intended to .Atell differences between islands in HawaiiBprovide a better understanding of the geography of HawaiiCoffer accommo
40、dation services to the touristsDattract people to make a visit to HawaiiB The first time you meet someone, you form an impression in your mind of that person. Your reactions to other people, however, are really just barometers for how you see yourself. Your reactions to others say more about you tha
41、n they do about others. You cannot really love or hate about yourself. We are usually drawn to those who are most like us and tend to dislike those who display those aspects of ourselves that we dislike.Therefore, you can allow others to be the mirror to see more clearly your own feelings of self-wo
42、rth. And, you can view the people you judge negatively as mirrors to show you what you are not accepting about yourself.To live peacefully with others, you will need to learn tolerance. A big challenge is to shift your judgment of others to a lifelong exploration of yourself. Your task is to assess
43、all the decisions and judgments you make onto others and to begin to view them as clues to how you can help yourself and become whole.I recently had a business lunch with a man who displayed terrible table manners. My first reaction was to judge him as offensive and his table manners as disgusting.
44、When I noticed that I was judging him, I stopped and asked myself what I was feeling.I discovered that I was embarrassed to be seen with someone who was chewing with his mouth open and loudly blowing his nose. I was astonished to find how much I cared about how the other people in the restaurant judged me.Remember that your judgment of someone will not serve as a protec