1、第四次月考英语试题第一部分 听力(120小题)在笔试结束后进行。其次部分 阅读理解(共两节, 满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ACharles Dickens (1812-1870), the great nineteenth century English novelist, was born near Portsmouth. His father ran heavily into debt and when he was twelve, he had to go and
2、 work in a factory for making boot polish. The only formal education he received was a two-year schooling at a school for poor children. In fact, he had to teach himself all he knew. He worked for a time as junior clerk in a lawyers office. After that, he worked as a reporter in the law courts, and
3、later in parliament, for London newspapers. His career as a writer of fiction began in 1833 with short stories and essays in periodicals, and in 1837 his comic novel The Pickwick Papers made him the most popular author at his time in England.He was a great observer of people and their places because
4、 he was attracted by life and conditions in mid-nineteenth century London. He wrote 19 novels all his life and in many of them, Dickens gave a realistic picture of all classes of England society, showing deep sympathy for the poor and unfortunate, exposing the injustice and inhumanity of the bourgeo
5、isie.Many of his novels like Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Nicholas Nickleby, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and so on drew attention to the unsatisfactory social conditions that existed in England over a hundred years ago.Dickens criticized capitalist society from the point of view of
6、bourgeois humanism. He wished to see improvement in the living conditions of the poor, but failed to find any effective means to achieve that end.21. Dickens only received a little formal education because_.A. he wanted to teach himselfB. he wanted to work and made a lot of money C. he was too poor
7、to afford any more formal educationD. he wanted some working experiences to be a novelist22. According to Dickens, the society at his time in England was_. A. just B. poor C. comfortable D. unsatisfying23. Which of the following novel made Dickens the most popular writer at his time in England?A. Ol
8、iver TwistB. The Pickwick PapersC. A Tale of Two CitiesD. Great Expectations24. According to the passage, which of the following about Dickens is true?A. He didnt go to school at all. B. He only wrote about poor people and showed deep sympathy for them.C. He began to write fictions when he was 21 ye
9、ars old.D. He found some effective ways to improve the living conditions of the poor.BSafety and Security ProceduresYour safety and the security of your personal property are of the primary concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestion
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13、e do not leave it in the door. Do not give your key to others or leave it unattended. Please leave your key at the Front Desk when you check out.REPORTINGPlease report any suspicious activity, or safety concerns to management.FIREPlease familiarize yourself with the nearest fire exits. Report fire o
14、r smoke to the hotel operator. In the unlikely event of a fire, please move quickly and calmly to the nearest safe exit and leave the building. Avoid the use of elevator.28. What does the underlined part “In the unlikely event of a fire” mean? A. In case a fire happens, though it is not very possibl
15、e. B. If a fire happens when some big events are taking place. C. In case a fire happens in a public building. D. If a fire breaks out and it is getting out of control.CPassage 1As one of Chinas most popular and widely known legend, the story of Monkey King is set to return to screens with 3D effect
16、s. It may feature many of the same leading actors from the earliest 1986 TV series Journey to the West. According to the producer, which can be got easily in the market. The TV drama, with a total investment of 150 million yuan, will be aired on Sichuan TV. Almost 90 million yuan has been put into 3
17、D effects with each 45-minute episode containing eight minutes of 3D. “The 3D effects not only cost us a lot of money but also a lot of time,” director Kan Weiping said. “We had to put off its broadcasting time, which was set at first this summer.”Passage 2The Solar Roadway is an intelligent road th
18、at provides clean renewable energy using power from the sun, while providing safer driving conditions along with power. American inventors of the Solar Road said that it will power itself, and reduce the countrys carbon marks. Many panels are fixed on the Solar Road. The top of the Solar Road panels
19、 is made of glass and the inventors are working together with top glass researchers to develop super strong glass that would offer vehicles pulling power they need. The Solar Roadway creates and carries clean renewable electricity and, therefore, electric vehicles can be recharged at any rest stop,
20、or at any business that uses solar road panels in their parking lots. Such parking lots will be safer at night with the light provided by LED within the road panels. The inventors say their solar roadway has many applications and advantages from main roads to driveways, parking lots, bike paths and
21、runways.29. Whats Passage 1 mainly about? A. The origin of the story about Monkey King. B. Monkey king will return to screens with 3D effects. C. The brief introduction to the TV series Journey to the West. D. The amount of money invested on the 3D TV series Journey to the West.30. About the 3D TV s
22、eries Journey to the West we can learn that_. A. it contains 45 episodes in total B. it will feature new actors completely C. we could watch it on TV after the summer D. we can enjoy it at home just with normal glasses31. What can be inferred about the Solar Roadway from Passage 2? A. It will have a
23、 bright future. B. It cant work without electricity. C. There wont work without electricity. D. The electric vehicles cant be recharged on it.32. Passage 2 is most probably taken from_. A. a science fiction B. a research paper C. a product brochure D. a technology report DSince 1984, Philadelphia ha
24、s been cleaning up its act. One by one, graffiti-covered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1,800 murals(壁画)have been painted. Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.The walls that were once ugly with graffiti(涂鸦)are now covered with beautiful pictures
25、 of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to the Mural Arts Program (MAP). Its work makes schools and public places attractive, and its citizens very proud. The program began as part of Philadelphias Anti-Graffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAPs artistic director. “When people ask me what our pr
26、ogram is about,” she says, “I answer them with one word: hope.” Each year, the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops. Some one-time graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals. The MAPs work, says Golden, is all about developing a sense of community (社区). When a neighborhood requests a mural,
27、the MAP works with the people there to develop a message. Some messages have been “Safe Streets,” “Love and Care,” and “Peace Walk.”The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals. “The making of a mural enters peoples collective memory as an extrao
28、rdinary, pleasant moment in neighborhood history” says Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.33. What can be the best title for the text?A. Love, from Graffiti Writers to MuralistsB. MAP, a New Company in PhiladelphiaC. Jane, an Excellent Mural ArtistD. Hope, One Wall at a Time34. What is t
29、he Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?A. Helping the young find jobs.B. Protecting the neighborhood.C. Fighting against graffiti.D. Attracting more visitors.35. How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?A. By having discussions with people in the community.B. By seeking advice from
30、 the city government.C. By learning from the young graffiti writers.D. By studying the history of the city.其次节 (共5小题;每小题2分, 满分10分)依据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Encouraging Positive RelationshipsChoosing ones friends is an important part of growing up. And although you cant choose your ch
31、ildrens friends, you can have a positive influence on the relationships they make throughout their formative years. Use the following strategies to help your children to build positive relationships with their friends. Encourage diversity. 36 In addition to exposing your kids to more diversity, it w
32、ill also help them learn more about themselves. Avoid criticism. Avoid criticizing friendships, but be honest with your kids when youre concerned. 37 This may make them defensive and less receptive to what you have to say. Do be open and willing to listen to what they have to say, and talk about wha
33、t makes you nervous. 38 If you feel that one of your childs friends is having a negative influence on him, invite that friend to spend time with you and your child together so that you can have a positive influence on the relationship. Engage in community service. Engage your family in service and v
34、olunteering (or join a social group) through a local church, school, or other nonprofit organization. 39 40 When talking about a friend who has a negative influence on your child, focus your comments on that friends behaviors, not on her personality. For example, instead of calling your childs frien
35、d irresponsible for smoking, you could point out that the behavior has a negative effect on her health and recommend ways for your child to help her quit.A. Offer advice.B. Get involved.C. Dont condemn (责怪) your childs friends.D. Help your kids find the group that they fit with.E. These events can b
36、e great places to meet new friends.F. Its important to develop positive relationships with family members as well.G. Challenge your children to get to know kids from many different backgrounds.第三部分 英语学问运用 (共两节, 满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1. 5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将
37、该项涂黑。Elaine was a saleswoman,who drove all over the city five days a week. When all the freeway lanes were at a dead stop,she would drive quickly along the emergency lane. While driving she usually_41_on her cellphone,drinking a soda or eating a sandwichher hands, legs and mouth were always_42_while
38、 she was driving.Last night she got_43_in Friday evening rush hour. She was going to be _44_for her date. She was already_45_when things seemed to be getting worse and all the traffic stopped. Elaine drove_46_over to the emergency lane. Soon she saw the red flashing lights in the mirror. She had to_
39、47_her car. A goodlooking officer walked up.“Officer,my boyfriend left me after he got me pregnant. I have constant morning sickness. Im just trying to get to the nearest store to buy my_48_.” She looked at the officer with_49_eyes.He looked at her pitifully,then said_50_,“Okay,maam. Take the first
40、exit. I hope youll be feeling better.”The officer walked back to his car and Elaine drove on. This was the second time that_51_had worked for her. She had one more thing to do before she got home. She had to mail a package. When she got to the shopping mall at 7 pm, no parking was_52_,except for the
41、 handicapped (残疾的) space. Elaine drove right into it. She would only be a minute,she told_53_.All she had to do was _54_the post office,get the package_55_,and pay the clerk.Fortunately,there was no_56_in the store. Everything was done so _57_that she was whistling while she walked back out to her c
42、ar. Then she stopped_58_.There was an envelope on the windshield (挡风玻璃)She opened it slowly. She knew_59_it was,but not how much it was. She screamed when she saw the_60_.A dog started barking.41. A. depended B. carried C. talked D. sold42. A. full B. open C. free D. busy43. A. stuck B. hurt C. anno
43、yed D. punished44. A. late B. ready C. excited D. mad45. A. satisfiedB. angryC. exhausted D. calm46. A. reluctantly B. immediately C. guiltily D. gratefully47. A. stop B. start C. discard D. speed48. A. gas B.ticket C.medicine D.package49. A. innocentB. aggressive C. addicted D. proud50. A. softly B
44、. rudely C. skeptically D. strictly 51. A. officer B. excuseC. driver D. mistake52. A. adoptable B. accessible C. acceptableD. available53. A. the clerkB. the guard C. the worker D. herself54. A. take out B. get out C. run into D. push into55. A. weighed B. printed C. repaired D. paid56. A. car B. l
45、ine C. police D. service57. A. quickly B. slowly C. strangely D. quietly58. A. talking B. driving C. thinking D. whistling59. A. how B. why C. what D. that60. A. invitationB. order C. amount D. letter第II卷留意: 请将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分 英语学问运用 (共两节, 满分45分)其次节 (共10小题;每小题1. 5分,满分15分) 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多
46、于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Long before, there was a large mountainside, where rested an eagles nest with four large eagle eggs. One day 61 earthquake rocked the mountain, causing one of the eggs to roll down the mountain to a chicken farm 62 (locate) in the valley below. The chickens were kind enough to care
47、 for the eagles egg, and an old hen volunteered to nurture (培育) and raise the large egg.One day, the egg hatched and a beautiful eagle was born. Sadly, 63 , the eagle was raised to be a chicken. Soon, the eagle believed he was nothing more 64 a chicken. The eagle loved his present family, but his spirit cried out 65 more. While playing on the farm one day, the eagle happened to notice a gro
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