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东北师大附中
2008年高三“三年磨一剑”第二次摸底考试
英 语 试 题
本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分, 共150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：1．答题前，考生务必将自己的“班级”、“姓名”和“考号”写在机读卡和答题纸上， 并填涂到机读卡上。
2．选择题部分每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把机读卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
3．非选择题部分每小题的答案用钢笔或圆珠笔写在答题纸内的指定处，写在试题卷上的无效。
4．考试结束后，只交答题纸和机读卡。

第Ⅰ卷（共95分）

第一部分：英语知识运用（共两小节，满分25分）
第一节 语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
从A，B，C，D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。
1．constant
A．arise B．rose C．salesman D．expense
2．data
A．brand B．message C．radium D．appoint
3．country
A．tough B．route C．nervous D．discount
4．junior
A．culture B．bonus C．abuse D．flu
5．machine
A．chew B．moustache C．chemist D．Christmas
第二节 语法和词汇知识（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
从A，B，C，D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
6．You can have ________ second try if you fail ________ driving test this time.
A．the; a B．the the C．a; the D．a; /
7．Some people argue that both the government and the milk producers are ________ for the death of the babies.
A．blamed B．blaming C．to be blamed D．to blame
8．Hardly ________ to speak when there was a shout from the back of the hall.
A．does she begin B．she has begun C．had she begun D．she had begun
9．_________ with Season One of Prison Break, the second season is not so interesting.
A．Compared B．Comparing C．To compare D．Being compared
10． --- Are you going to see the film with them?
--- I’m not sure．I ________ go to the concert with my family instead.
A．might B．must C．can D．will
11. ________ all his friends say, he is usually warm-hearted, loving and generous.
A．Which B．As C．What D．That
12．The wound is not hard to cure, but if ________, it can be deadly.
A．untreat B．untreating C．untreated D．being untreated
13．A good cyclist can ________ a distance of over a hundred miles a day.
A．cover B．conquer C．confirm D．count
14．Like some of his friends, Tom couldn’t live up to his parents’ expectations．________, he let them down.
A．After all B．What’s more C．In other words D．More or less
15．---The accident might not have happened had we been more careful.
--- But we ________ at that time.
A．don’t B．didn’t C．hadn’t D．weren’t
16．Yao Ming has ________ it takes to be a professional basketball player.
A．who B．what C．which D．that
17．Make ________ a habit to take exercise for at least half an hour every day.
A．what B．that C．this D．it
18．___________ Uncle Tom came, he would bring us some gifts.
A．For the first time B．Every time that C．Every time D．The first time that
19．We’re sick of storm and the bad weather! Hopefully, when we ________ up tomorrow morning, the sun ________.
A．wake; will be shining B．will wake; is shining
C．will wake; shines D．wake; shines
20．Snow white, though written more than a century ago, still ________ children all around the world.
A．adapts to B．attends to C．adjusts to D．appeals to
21．--- Don’t you want to go to a karaoke bar with us?
--- I wish I ________, but I have an appointment.
A．may B．can C．could D．should
22．The growing speed of a plant is influenced by a number of factors, ________ are beyond our control.
A．most of them B．most of which C．most of what D．most of that
23．Americans eat ________ vegetables per person today as they did 50 years ago.
A．more than twice B．more than twice as many
C．as twice as many D．twice as many as
24．People built a monument ________ those who died for the country.
A．in praise of B．in need of C．in hope of D．in honor of
25．--- I’m afraid I can’t return the book to you before Friday.
--- ________.
A．Take your time B．Be careful C．Not at all D．Don’t be afraid
第二部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从26－45各题所给的四个选项（A，B，C和D）中选出最佳选项。
When I was growing up, I felt ashamed to be seen with my father. He was seriously crippled (跛的) and very short. When we __26__ together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would __27__. I would feel uncomfortable at the unwanted attention. It was difficult to coordinate (协调) our __28__— his slow, mine impatient — and because of that, we __29__ talked much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to __30__ you.”
Our __31__ walk was to or from the subway, which was __32__ he got to work. He went to work __33__ bad weather. He almost never __34__ a day, and would make it to the __35__ even if others could not.
When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, __36__ with help. At such times I would __37__ him through the streets of Brooklyn, on a child’s sled to the subway entrance. In Manhattan the subway station was under the ground of his office building, and he would not have to go __38__ again until I met him in Brooklyn on his way home.
When I think of it now, I wonder how much __39__ it must have taken for an adult to stand such shame, and how he did it — without __40__. He never showed any __41__ of the more fortunate or able. What he __42__ in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the __43__ was good enough for him.
He has been gone many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he __44__ my unwillingness to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how I __45__ it.
26．A．talked B．danced C．walked D．worked
27．A．stare B．help C．bother D．stop
28．A．characters B．steps C．ideas D．timetables
29．A．always B．mostly C．seldom D．occasionally
30．A．turn to B．look after C．run after D．adjust to
31．A．usual B．common C．ordinary D．normal
32．A．when B．how C．where D．why
33．A．other than B．in spite of C．because of D．instead of
34．A．ruined B．spared C．wasted D．missed
35．A．subway B．home C．office D．destination
36．A．if B．unless C．once D．even
37．A．pull B．make C．watch D．move
38．A．outside B．upstairs C．alone D．away
39．A．ability B．courage C．difficulty D．skill
40．A．effort B．complaint C．struggle D．health
41．A．attention B．friendliness C．sympathy D．envy
42．A．hoped for B．cared for C．looked for D．asked for
43．A．finder B．owner C．stranger D．loser
44．A．sensed B．accepted C．remembered D．prevented
45．A．hated B．regretted C．understood D．minded
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A，B，C，D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Stonehenge is a place of interest and also a wonder in the world. But no one really knows how or why Stonehenge was built. These circles of giant stone slabs (石板) were placed in a grassy field in southern England nearly 5,000 years ago. Some believe that the rocks served as star clocks. Others think that people used them for religious purposes.
Visitors to Stonehenge can appreciate near and stare at the giant stones, but since 1978 they have been forbidden from walking through or touching the 100-foot-wide circle of stones without special permission. With almost a million people visiting the monument each year, Stonehenge has become surrounded by roads and parking lots. Arguments exist over how exactly to protect the site, with archaeologists, religious groups, and tourists all expressing different opinions.
A group which is devoted to protecting historical sites, however, plans to restore Stonehenge to its natural setting. One road will be removed, and another will be routed through an underground tunnel. Today’s parking lots will become open fields, and a new visitor’s center will be built two and a half miles away. So on future trips to Stonehenge, pack your walking shoes or plan on taking a bus to the site.
46．What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?
A．Stonehenge is a place of interest in the world.页：4
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B．The rocks served as star clocks.
C．Stonehenge is located in southern England.
D．Why Stonehenge was built is still a mystery.

47．Which doesn’t belong to the measures taken to protect Stonehenge?
A．Today’s parking lots will become open fields.
B．An underground road will be built.
C．One road will be removed.
D．A new medical center will be built nearby.
48．Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?
A．Stonehenge, a mystery B．Visiting Stonehenge
C．Saving Stonehenge D．Arguments on Stonehenge
49．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to this passage?
A．No one can touch Stonehenge for any reason at present.
B．Stonehenge was perhaps built for the purpose of astronomy.
C．A group is trying to restore Stonehenge to its natural setting.
D．People have different opinions on how to protect Stonehenge.
B
At least six people have been killed and another 40 wounded when a bomb exploded during a festival in the mainly Christian town of Makilala in the southern Philippines.
Federico Dulay, police chief of North Cotabato province, said the explosion was caused by a homemade bomb, fashioned from a mortar（迫击炮round. “We are not ruling out anything, including a terrorist attack,” he told reporters. Other officials said the attack — like many previous bombings — was probably carried out by Philippino Muslims. The bomb exploded at around 8 p.m. during a festival in Makilala to celebrate the 51st anniversary of the town’s founding.
Earlier on Tuesday, another powerful explosion destroyed a public market in Tacurong city, around 50 km west of Makilala, wounding four people.
Local army commanders said both attacks were probably carried out by Muslims linked to Jemaah Islamiah (JI), a group which wants to create an Islamic（伊斯兰教的）country. Colonel Ruperto Pabustan, army commander in North Cotabato province, said the bombing in Makilala was “a signature JI attack”. Police said both bombs were made from mortar rounds and were detonated using a mobile phone. A previous explosion in Tacurong in 2002 was also caused to explode by a phone.
Abu Sayyaf, the smallest and most violent of four armed Muslim groups in the Philippines, has been sheltering members of JI in the south. Around 6,000 soldiers with the US advisers have been trying since August 1 to find and arrest them. Last month, security officials warned Abu Sayyaf could launch bomb attacks in key urban centers in the south.
A spokesman for the country’s largest armed Muslim group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, which is holding peace talks with Manila, denied any involvement in the attack on Makilala. “Honestly, we have no role in these bombings,” said Eid Kabalu.
50．Who is a member of the Muslim groups?
A．Federico Dulay B．Eid Kabalu C．Abu Sayyaf D．JI
51．The underlined word in Paragraph 4 can probably be replaced by _________．
A．exploded B．burnt C．fired D．invented
52．From the article we can learn the following EXCEPT_
A．The explosion on Tuesday wounded four people
B．This explosion in Makilala was probably caused by JI
C．The town was founded 51 years ago
D．Most of the Makilala residents are Muslims
53．The author wrote this article to __________．
A．report the explosion B．ask us to help the victims
C．encourage us to fight against terrorist attacks
D．warn us to avoid crowed places
C
  Feb 28, 2008
Dear Colleagues,
It is no secret that we are in the midst of one of the worst economic times in recent state history. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed $14 billion in cuts, which means cuts to parks, prisons, and yes, education. For our school district that figure translates to $12 million. We must have planned cuts in place before June 30.
We have been meeting with representatives of all the unions and management staff and a community-based budget committee to talk about ways of making budget cuts. We created a special link on the district website to provide information on budget cuts across the county. I’ve produced two videos, also placed on the special “Budget Update” link on the website. These videos have outlined what we’re doing to look at all programs across the district in our efforts to save money. We’re beginning a campaign where we’re going to encourage all of our employees and parents to write, call, and email their legislators (立法委员) to spare education from big cuts.
Despite the efforts we made to keep the cuts as far away from classroom as possible, we know we will have some serious decisions to make. With 87% of our budget going to employee salaries and benefits, we know these cuts may affect people. We’re hoping that those thinking of retiring will tell us soon so that we can also place people in those positions, if possible. We’re hoping that we can place people into open positions.
These conversations are not easy. I promise you, however, that we will be honest and open with you — that we will share with you all the information that was considered in making decisions.
Thank you for all you do for the students of our school district．
Sincerely,
Jesus M Gandara, Ed．D．
Superintendent
54．The letter is probably written by a(n) ___________．
A．teacher B．administrator C．parent D．governor
55．What does the writer mean by “keep cuts as far away from classroom as possible”?
A．Avoid talking about the problem in the classrooms.
B．Spend the same amount of money building classrooms.
C．Protect teachers and students from being affected.
D．Keep the same number of students in the district.
56．The efforts made by the district include the following EXCEPT __________．
A．meeting different people concerned
B．providing information on the district website
C．calling on teachers and parents to get involved
D．forcing people to retire early
57．This letter is mainly to __________．
A．keep the employees informed about the budget cuts
B．encourage people to join in the campaign
C．warn people that they may lose their jobs
D．thank the teachers for what they have done for the students
D
Gossip (闲话) moves so quickly that few people have time to cover their ears, even if they want to.
“I hate it when others gossip about me,” said Mandy Miraglia, 16, a high school student from California, “but to be honest, gossiping with my friends makes me feel I am trusted and belong to the group.” Maraglia is not the only person who feels like that.
Gossip has long been looked down on as little more than nonsense and bad manners. But recent research shows that gossip has many positive effects on your social life.
“There has been a trend among people to dislike gossip,” said David Sloan Wilson, professor from the State University of New York in Binghamton, US. “But gossip appears to be a very important form of behavior in a group of friends, defining their group membership.”
For 18 months, Kevin Kniffin, from the University of Wilsconsin, US, researched the behavior of 50 people. He found that gossip levels went up when a sports team included a slacker, someone who regularly missed practices or showed up late. Other members of the team would soon start to joke about the slacker’s shortcomings behind his back, because they think they are bad for the whole team.
Gossip about the mistakes of senior members helps newcomers rebuild their confidence after a failure.
It also helps relieve social and professional an