1、2011-2012学年山西省山大附中高一 5月月考英语试卷与答案（带解析） 单项选择 * _ apple fell from the tree and hit him on _ head. A An; his B The; the C An; the D The; / 答案： C Although the Lakers won 118-78 victory tonight over the Houston Rockets in Game 5 at Staples Center, they were _ to celebrate it. A in a good mood B in a no mo
2、od C no way D in no mood 答案： D Bats are surprisingly long-lived creatures, some _ a life span of around 20 years. A have B had C having D to have 答案： C You can _ that all the goods are delivered on time. A depend it on B rely on it C put it on D take on it 答案： B How can I help them to understand _ t
3、hey wont listen to me？ A while B even though C when D as if 答案： C I would love _ to the party last night but I had to work extra hours to finish a report. A to have gone B having gone C going D to go 答案： Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) _ birds kept in cages in order to have the pleasure of setting the
4、m free. A is said to be buying B is said to have bought C had said to buy D has sad to have bought 答案： B _, we decided to spend the night at the foot of the mountain. A With the moon appeared B The moon appeared C The moon being appeared D As the moon appeared 答案： D No matter how _, it is not necess
5、arily lifeless. A a desert may be dry B dry a desert may be C may a desert be dry D dry may a desert be 答案： B -Guess what, weve got our visas for a short-term visit to the UK this summer. -How nice! You _ a different culture then. A will have experienced B have experienced C have been experiencing D
6、 will be experiencing 答案： D We had a wonderful performance in the annual school sports meeting. Not only _ in the coming relay race, but also we were the runner-up of the tug-of-war. A won we the champion B we won the champion C the champion we won D did we win the champion 答案： D _ is the most usefu
7、l invention A Do you think which of these B Which of these you know C Which of these do you know D You know which of these 答案： C We know such people are not _. A to rely on B to be relied upon C to be relied D to rely upon 答案： B The article gave a _ description of South America. A live B alive C liv
8、ely D living 答案： C In my opinion, life in the twenty-first century is much easier than _. A what used to be B that it used to be C it used to be D what it used to be 答案： D _ and well get everything ready for the taking off. A Have one more hour B If I have one hour more C Given one more hour D One m
9、ore hour 答案： D 完型填空 A high school history teacher once told us, “if you make one close friend in school, you will be most fortunate. A true friend is someone who stays with you for life.” _1_ teaches that he was right. Good friendship is just not easily _2_. It is possible that we simply do not stay
10、 in one place long enough for _3_ friendship to _4_. However, there can be _5_ disagreement on the need for each of us to think carefully about the kind of friendship we want. To most of us, friendships are considered very important, but we need to have clear in our _6_ the kinds of friendship we wa
11、nt. Are they to be close or _7_ at arms length Do we want to _8_ ourselves or do we want to walk on the surface For some people, many friendships on the surface are _9_ enough-and thats right. But at some point we need to _10_ that our expectations are the same as our friends expectations. The shari
12、ng of _11_ experience _12_ our tears as well as our dark dreams is the surest way to deepen friendships. But it _13_ be undertaken（进行） slowly and carried on only if there are _14_ of interest and action in return. What are some of the _15_ of friendship The greatest is the attraction to expect too m
13、uch too soon. Deep relationships _16_ time. Another “major difficulty” is the selfishness to think one “possesses” the other, including his time and attention, Similarly, friendships _17_actions in return, in _18_ words, you must give as much as you take. Finally there is a question of taking care o
14、f . Unless you spend _19_ time together, talking on the phone, writing letters doing things together, friendships will die _20_ 【小题1】 A Knowledge B Teachers C Experience D Parents A understood B formed C realized D produced A true B common C deeply D actual A design B intend C developed D appear A a
15、ny B some C no D none A hearth B thoughts C actions D minds A remained B left C kept D stayed A own B share C owe D spare A that B very C quite D not A make sure B remember C expect D check out A social B ordinary C good D personal A includes B to include C including D included A can B must C will D
16、 need A marks B sights C scenes D signs A difficulties B differences C advantages D things A cost B spend C ask D take A require B request C depend D suggest A some B many C other D different A less B comfortable C reasonable D a lot A for B away C out D from 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 B 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 C
17、【小题 5】 C 【小题 6】 D 【小题 7】 C 【小题 8】 B 【小题 9】 C 【小题 10】 A 【小题 11】 D 【小题 12】 C 【小题 13】 B 【小题 14】 D 【小题 15】 A 【小题 16】 D 【小题 17】 A 【小题 18】 C 【小题 19】 C 【小题 20】 B 阅读理解 There are two ways to save money traveling. The first way is to get the best deals on the specific things you want. There is a limitation to
18、 this type of approach (途径，方法 ) though. If you find the lowest price on the best hotel in Honolulu at the height of the season, you will save money, but still have a very expensive vacation. Trying to get exactly what you want will generally be an expensive proposition, in travel and in life. The ot
19、her approach is to be a true opportunist. This will be difficult for some of you, and entirely unacceptable to others. Nonetheless (尽管如此 )， the travelers who get to travel the most, go to the widest variety of places, learn the most and do the most, are the opportunists. This will be true until you
20、are so wealthy that you have no monetary (货币的；钱的 )limits. The first time I went to Ecuador, I went there because it was cheap. If it wasnt, I would have had a great timesomewhere else. The trip lasted a month, and cost $1045, which included airfare and even the $130 fee for a guide to take me to the
21、 top or glacier (冰川 ) covered Mount Chimborazo. I cut the cost by taking a bus from my home in Michigan to Miami, and back again when I returned from Ecuador. The round-trip ticket cost $158. The round-trip flight to Quito from Miami was only $256, because it was a courier (信使，通讯员 ) flight, which me
22、ant I signed for some luggage(car parts), and could only take carry-on luggage. Never did I feel deprived, or bored. I had a great time, eating wherever it was cheap and clean, doing all sorts of inexpensive, but interesting things, and traveling across the country to climb Chimborazo. I also met an
23、d fell in love with my wife Ana. Being an opportunist means youll have just as much variety, and probably almost everything you wanteventually. You just h ave to stop trying to get exactly what you want exactly when you want it. If the guide that took me up Chimborazo hadnt dropped his price from $2
24、00 to $130, I would have spent $2 for a bus and gone hiking on EI Altar, another great Andean mountain. That would have left me with enough money for several other minor adventures. 【小题 1】 The underlined phrase “the best deals” in the first paragraph probably refers to _. A the best service B the lo
25、west price C the cheapest goods D the best approaches 【小题 2】 The return tickets from his hometown to Quito cost the author _. A $128 B $256 C $207 D $414 【小题 3】 The last paragraph was to tell us how to _. A save money for minor adventures B cut down traveling costs. C deal with different situations
26、D become opportunist travelers 【小题 4】 Its suggested that the author _. A went hiking on El Altar B traveled with his wife in Ecuador C is an opportunist traveler D likes traveling around the world 【小题 5】 Which of the following can serve as the best title of the passage A Cheap Travel Secrets B Trave
27、l Secrets C A Travel Opportunist D Travel Tips 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 D 【小题 3】 D 【小题 4】 C 【小题 5】 A To many basketball fans in Taiwan, the William Jones Cup or the Basketball Association may be their sweetest memory. But if you ask them, “Whats the hottest basketball event now ” There is the only answer
28、: HBL, the High School Basketball League. Founded in 1988, the HBLwas at first just a high school basketball tournament. After the Taipei School Sport Federation took charge in 1996 and renamed it HBL, everything changed. The Federation decided to co-operated with Nike, the well-known sportswear man
29、ufacturer, and use its experience in marketing to promote the game. The HBL started with 129 teams; today there are more than 250. no longer just of interest to the players, its now Taiwans biggest basketball event. Fellow students, alumni (男毕业生，男校友 ), and sports fans all over Taiwan cheer for their
30、 favorite teams. At last years finals, Taipei and Kaohsiung mayors came to cheer for their teams. The HBL starts in September with qualifying and preliminary(预备的，初步的 ) rounds and continues through April of the following year, when the finals are held. Broadcasting the games on television has helped
31、make the HBL a wildly popular event. Its become the place to spot young basketball talent. Todays HBL players are tomorrows professionals. Recent HBL tournaments have been very competitive, with no one school taking the advantage. This wide-open quality of the tournament makes it more exciting. Ever
32、yone wants to see how this years games will come out. HBL fever just keeps getting hotter. 【小题 1】 What is the hottest event in the eyes of most basketball fans in Taiwan A HBL B The William Jones Cup C The Basketball Association D NBA 【小题 2】 What was it that helped to make the High School Basketball
33、 League wildly popular to the public A The co-operation with Nike, the well-known sportswear manufacturer. B Broadcasting the games on television. C Taipei and Kaohsiung mayors coming to cheer for their teams at last years finals. D Many tomorrows professionals joining. 【小题 3】 Why does the writer sa
34、y“Recent HBL tournaments have been very competitive” A Because there isnt a school taking the advantage. B Because HBL fever just keeps getting hotter. C Because its become the place to spot young basketball talent. D Because the Taipei School Sport Federation took charge of it. 【小题 4】 What would be
35、 the best title for the passage A Todays Players-Tomorrows Professionals B The High School Basketball League of Taiwan C The Basketball Fans in Taiwan D HBL Fever-Just Keeping Getting Hotter 【小题 5】 Which of the following statements is true according to the passage A At first, the HBL was no more tha
36、n a high school football ball tournament. B It was the successful co-operation with Nike, the well-known sportswear manufacturer that changed everything of HBL. C Many of the mayors came to cheer for their teams during the event. D Everyone wants to see how the teams will come out to take part in th
37、e games. 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 2】 B 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 B 【小题 5】 B Helen Thomas, born on August 4, 1920, is a famous news reporter, a Hearst Newspapers columnist, and member of the White House Press Corps. She served for fifty-seven years as a correspondent and White House bureau chief for United Press Inter
38、national (UPI). She is called “First Lady of the Press”. Born in Kentucky, Helen Thomas was raised in Detroit, Michigan where she attended public schools and later graduated from Wayne State University. Upon leaving college, Helen served as a copy girl in an old company in Washington. In 1943, Ms. T
39、homas joined United Press International and the Washington Press Corps. Thomas served as president of the Womens National Press Club from 1959 to 1960. In November, Helen began covering then President-elect John F. Kennedy, following him to the White House in January 1961 as a UPI correspondent. She
40、 later became White House Bureau Chief for UPI, where she was employed until her resignation on May 17, 2000. Thomas then became a White House correspondent and columnist. Thomas was the only woman journalist traveling with then President Nixon to China in January, 1972. She has traveled around the
41、world several times with Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton, during the course of which she covered every Economic Summit. The World Almanac has cited her as one of the 25 Most Influential Women in America. On March 21, 2006, Thomas was called upon directly by President Bush f
42、or the first time in three years. Thomas asked Bush about Iraq. Helen Thomas has written four books and she is also a popular speaker at events nationwide. 【小题 1】 Whats the correct order of the events a. Thomas joined the UPI and the Washington Press Corps. b. Thomas traveled with President Nixon to
43、 China. c. Thomas served as president of the Womens National Press Club. d. Thomas resigned. e. Thomas was called upon by President Bush. f. Thomas became a White House correspondent and a columnist. A a, b, c, d, e, f B a, c, b, d, f, e C a, c, b, d, e, f D a, d, e, f, c, b 【小题 2】 Which of the foll
44、owing is NOT true A Thomas made speeches about events nationwide. B Thomas has written four books. C Thomas covered every Economic Summit when traveling with US presidents. D Thomas became a correspondent after she graduated from the university. 【小题 3】 From the passage, we can conclude that Thomas i
45、s a _ woman. A courageous B ambitious C successful D stubborn 【小题 4】 After reading the passage it can be inferred that _. A Thomas worked in the White House for 57 years. B Thomas is the most influential woman in America C President Bush received Thomas once in his term. D Thomas has traveled around
46、 the world with Nixon, Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton. 【小题 5】 Whats the best title of the passage A The First Lady of the PressHelen Thomas B A Successful News ReporterHelen Thomas C Life Experience of Helen Thomas D Helen Thomas and Her Career 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 D 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 C 【小题 5】 A 短文改
47、错 I came across with an old man in rags the other day, he was begging for a living. To be frank, I didnt know how I ought to give him some money. On the one hand, I am not born in a rich family. On the other hand, old as the man was, he was in good health. In most peoples opinion, he should be able
48、to earn her living instead of be a beggar. All of us ought to help those who is really in need. However, what matters is that all the people should try to depend in themselves first. Therefore our society can be much harmonious, which is we all look forward to. 答案： 【小题 1】去掉 with 【小题 2】 he改为 who 【小题 3】 how改为 if 或 whether 【小题 4】 am改为 was 【小题 5】 Health去掉前面的 a 【小题 6】 her改为 his 【小题 7】 be改为 being 【小题 8】 is 改为 are 【小题 9】 much改为 more 【小题 10】 We all 前加 what 【小题 1】 come across sb偶遇某人 【小题 2】根据
