1、2012届重庆市万州二中高三第一次月考（英语） 单项选择 * From the day we enter _ University, we know _ fierce competition for jobs is awaiting us upon graduation. A. an, a B. /, a C a, / D. the, / 答案： C -Can I get out in the daytime - No. The school rules state that no child _ be allowed out during the day unless accompanied
2、 by an adult. A shall B need C must D should 答案： A -How did you find the film Transformers 3 (变形金刚 3)？ - _. I cant think too highly of it. A It makes no sense B Its really amazing C Its up to you D By chance. 答案： B _, it wont be the only factor concerning your happiness. A. As the result of the exam
3、 might be important B. As important the result of the exam might be C Important as might the result of the exam be D. Important as the result of the exam might be 答案： D 这题考查 as引导倒装句，做让步状语从句的用法：结构是：adj./adv.v./n.+as/though+主谓，所以选 D，句意是：虽然考试成绩很重要但不是关乎幸福的唯一因素。 -The window must have taken you quite a lo
4、t of time that day. - You are right. They _ for weeks. A havent been cleaned B hadnt been cleaned C didnt clean D havent cleaned 答案： B 这题考查时态语态，窗户是被擦干净，所以用被动式，只能在 AB之间选，根据句意： -那天擦窗户一定花了你很多时间， -对，它们几个星期没擦了。因为那天擦过了，所以用过去完成时。选 B。 The word “media” basically refers to _ we commonly call newspapers, magaz
5、ines, radios and televisions. A which B that C what D where 答案： C My daughter thought she was_ when I asked him for the advice on the new plan. A something B anything C somebody D anybody 答案： C 这题考查 somebody的用法：这里是 :“重要的人物 ”，句意是：当我向她征求意见时，我女儿认为自己是重要人物呢。选 C。 What did the young man come to your compan
6、y for - He wanted a job, _ he had never experienced before. A what B the one C that D one 答案： D 这题考查代词的用法： one代指 a job，句意是： -那个年轻人为什么到公司来？-他想要份工作，一份以前没体验过的工作。选 D。 _ she is the only daughter of the boss, she started from the lowest position as a common employee. A Unless B While C Since D As 答案： B 这题
7、考查连词的用法，句意是：虽然她是老板的唯一的女儿，但她是一个普通的职员做起的。几个选项只有 while有 “尽管 ”的意思。选 B。 When the man came in, gun in hand, we all stood there, _. A frightened B frightening C being frightened D having frightened 答案： A 这题考查形容词做状语的用法，句意是：当那个人进来时，手里拿个枪，我们都站在那，吓傻了。因为是修饰人的，用 frightened。选 A。 Ever since the financial crisis _,
8、 many workers _from their jobs. A broke out; were laid off B has broken out; were laid off C had broken out; had been laid off D broke out; have been laid off 答案： D 这题考查时态的用法 ,因为是 since 引导的时间状语从句，所以第一空填过去时，主句用现在完成时。句意是：自从经济危机爆发，很多工人被解雇了。选 D。 Was it through Li Ning, _working at a high school, _you go
9、t to know Wangke A who I think it was; who B that I think were; which C who I think was; that D I think who was; which 答案： C 第一空考查定语从句：修饰 Li Ning， I think是插入语，所以填 who I think was，who在定语从句中做主语，第二空填 that是个强调句。句意是：你是通过在高中工作的李宁认识王珂的吗？选 C。 After the new technique was introduced, the factory produced _ ca
10、rs in 2010as the year before. A as twice many B as many twice C twice as many D twice as 答案： C Not having a good _ of English can be a serious barrier to achieving your goals. A demand B appreciation C command D experience 答案： C 这题考查固定词组： having a good command of“精通 ”，句意是：不能精通英语可能是你取得成功的严重的障碍。选 C。 I
11、t is generally believed that mutual understanding _ a happy marriage and life. A applies for B depends on C makes for D allows for 答案： C 这题考查词义辨析： applies for申请， depends on依赖， makes for有助于， allows for 容许，句意是：大家普遍相信相互理 解可以有助于幸福的婚姻和生活。选 C。 完型填空 Tears clouded my eyes as I stood in our washing room, hol
12、ding Bretts jeans and full of burn holes. Tired and defeated, I 36 to the floor. The clothes were just one more thing Brett had 37 . He often got almost everything in the house out of 38 . Many windows in our house needed repair due to his breaking 39 to steal money when he chose to live on the stre
13、et. Yet none of this could compare to the emotional 40 Brett had done to our once quiet home. Brett came to live with us when he was 12 years old. During the next few years I had dealt with Brett as 41 as possible, but inside I was shouting. “I dont want him in my house another day, Lord! I just can
14、t 42 him!” Having wiped my tears, I continued 43 him as before. When Brett was nearly 18, he landed again in Juvenile Hall(少管所 ). After that, my husband and I had to send Brett to a boarding school for helping 44 teens. At the 45 ceremony, each graduate held a white rose to give to the person who ha
15、d 46 the most to him or her. Brett spoke 47 to his parents and then spoke to me, “You did so much. You were always there, no matter 48 . My mom and dad, I was their kid. But you, 49 troubled enough by me, always 50 me such love. And I want you to know I love you for it.” 51 , I stood as Brett placed
16、 the white rose in my hand and hugged me 52 . At that moment, tears 53 in my eyes again, this time not for disappointment but for 54 . Although I had struggled with silent 55 toward my stepson, Brett had seen only my actions. Love is action. We may not always have positive feelings about certain peo
17、ple in our lives, but we can love them. 【小题1】 A sat B sank C bent D dropped A ruined B lost C torn D broken A danger B place C trouble D order A off B in C up D away A pain B injury C damage D harm A patiently B willingly C strictly D rudely A forgive B educate C stand D control A parenting B pardon
18、ing C comforting D feeding A lazy B troublesome C disappointing D careless A opening B official C victory D graduation A afforded B meant C supplied D owed A lovingly B sadly C proudly D nervously A where B how C what D who A unless B although C because D when A cost B lent C taught D showed A Aston
19、ished B Puzzled C Encouraged D Interested A surely B roughly C tightly D fiercely A fell B flowed C moved D gathered A pity B happiness C luck D success A love B anxiety C anger D care 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题
20、 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 阅读理解 On Christmas morning, I went to the Cockhedge Mall. People there were all busy buying their last minute requirements. I neede d to buy a birthday card for my son-in-law whose birthday is the 29th of December. Picking up a few
21、more things as well as my cared I went to join the line for the express checkout which was for people who only had a few items in a basket and not a trolley load. This line was next to the Customer Service desk. Seemingly waiting quite a long time, I was jogged out of my thoughts by a voice behind m
22、e making comments on the things I bought. It was so funny when I realized that she was describing the contents of my basket. The owner of the voice was a very pretty young lady. I said to her that I was going to buy a box of Christmas cookies but the only ones left were not to my liking. The lady to
23、ld me that just opposite Cockhedge in Superdrug they had lots of cookies. I said, “Im not going to bother now. I had enough of shops and Im going home.” The assistant from the Customer Service came across at this time saying “If there is anyone in the line with a few items in their basket, none of w
24、hich needed to be weighed, I will check out their groceries at the desk.” Because I had the sprouts which needed to be weighted, the young lady accepted the offer and walked away waving goodbye. Eventually my turn came at the checkout. I was walking away when I met my new friend once again who hande
25、d me a beautiful box of Christmas cookies. With a big hug she said “Hope you have a lovely Christmas.” She had been into Superdrug to buy me the cookies while I was still queuing in Cockhedge. What a generosity to a stranger! I was so surprised you could have knocked me down with a feather. My Good
26、Samaritan would never know what a joyful Christmas day I had with my family. Telling them this story, as we ate around the table, kept everyone spellbound. 【小题 1】 The underlined word “spellbound” in the last paragraph probably means . A interested B disappointed C astonished D frightened 【小题 2】 Whic
27、h of the following could be the best title of the story A A Piece of Lucky Feather B A Surprise Christmas Gift C The Boring Shopping Experience D The Unforgettable Big Hug 【小题 3】 How does the writer feel about the pretty young lady A Worried B Satisfied C Grateful D Proud 【小题 4】 What can we learn fr
28、om the story A Nobody is sure what will happen the next moment. B A simple action can bring other people happiness. C Being patient will decrease the waiting time. D Life without hope and faith is a full thing. 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B In Colombia , there are some unwritten rules that
29、 people are used to , These rules are not officially established , but people do respect them . For example , on a bus , a person keeps a distance from another person , and people dont like to touch each other . Many people come to work late because they prefer to wait for another bus if the first o
30、ne is too crowded . They dont want to have to stand too close to another person , or maybe they are afraid of starting a conversation . A friend of mine in Colombia once said his mom got angry because he came home late , so he asked her , “ Mom , what do you think of most people arriving at their jo
31、bs so late ” That gave her the answer to her question since everyone knows no one wants to get on a bus that is too crowded . His mother realized at that moment that customs have a big influence on a persons life . Sometimes , people dont like to make any kind of conversation or make eye contact wit
32、h others . For example , when they are in line at a bank , they prefer to look up or down rather than look at other people . Moreover , people usually look down when they are in an elevator . Not only on a bus , in line at a bank , and in an elevator do people usually avoid talking to other people ,
33、 but also in the streets when they are walking , they prefer to look down and to avoid contact with others . 【小题 1】 Why do many people get to work late in Colombia A They always think the next bus will be better . B They dont want to get on crowded buses . C Its an official rule in Colombia . D They
34、 get into conversations and miss their buses . 【小题 2】 From the text we learn that _ . A customs influence peoples lives B a mother always understands her son C people respect each other in Colombia D people like to talk in elevators in Colombia 【小题 3】 When people in Colombia are in line at banks , t
35、hey _ . A make eye contact B look at other people C make conversation D look up or down 【小题 4】 What would be the best title for the text A What People Do in Different Situations B Avoid Getting on a Crowded Bus C Special Customs in Colombia D Obeying Unwritten Rules 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小
36、题 1】 C Prince Charles yesterday promised to reduce the royal impact on the environment through sweeping changes to his personal lifestyle and official schedule. The prince will replace carbon-heavy private jets and helicopters with scheduled flights and train services. The move came as Prince Charle
37、s urged business leaders to publish the environmental pact of their activities. He said, “Few accountants and business decision-makers ask, How much of our critical natural resource is left How many miles of polar ice cap has our business helped melt this year By how many inches have we raised sea l
38、evels How many species have we put at risk How many homes will be flooded, how many people will die of thirst or starvation because of our activities These are not comfortable questions, but, by God, they need to be asked. ” He added, “At the moment these costs do not appear in anyones books Yet the
39、y are real, they are incurred now and in a relatively short time, the damage being caused may be beyond remedy. ” He said the world was “running up the biggest global credit card debt in history, but with little or no thought for how the bill will ever be paid”. Flanked by the prime minister and bus
40、iness and community leaders at St James Palace, the prince said his new “accounting for sustainability” project would give consumers the power to choose products that caused less damage to the planet. Duchy Originals, the princes food company, is taking steps to work out how much carbon dioxide and
41、other green-house gases are emitted in growing, processing and distributing its products. The changes to the princes travel arrangements announced yesterday are part of a wider review of the carbon footprint associated with activities at all three of his residences. Clarence House in London, Highgro
42、ve and Birkhall on the Balmorals estate(庄园 ), as well as the activities of his 21 personal and 105 full-time staff. Measures include a review of electricity use, commuter and other staff travel and are intended to identify further reductions in ca rbon dioxide emissions. The review will report in Ju
43、ne , when Clarence House will announce annual targets to reduce ca rbon emission. 【小题 1】 How does Prince Charles feel about business leaders in terms of environmental protection A Dissatisfied. B Disappointed. C Doubtful. D Impatient. 【小题 2】 In response to Prince Charles calls, Duchy Originals will
44、_. A make as much green food as possible B cut down its cost C figure out its greenhouse gas emission D continue its greenhouse gas emission 【小题 3】 The underlined phrase in paragraph 4 probably refers to _. A the great amount of waste produced by industry B the great damage caused to the environment
45、 C the great amount of debts of the royal family D the high cost of industry in their producing process 【小题 4】 What would be the best title for the passage A Prince Charles promised Greener Royal Lifestyle B Better Late than Never C Prince Charles and His Concern for Environment D The Royal Family H
46、as a Role to Play in Environment Protection 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A The word “conservation” has a thrifty meaning. To conserve is to save and protect, to leave what we ourselves enjoy in such a good condition that others may also share the enjoyment. Our forefathers had no idea that
47、human population would increase faster than the supplies of raw materials: most of them, even until very recently, had the foolish idea that the treasures were “limitless” and could “last forever”. Most of the citizens of earlier generations knew little or nothing about the complicated and delicate
48、system that runs all through nature, and which means that, as in a living body, an unhealthy condition of one part will sooner or later be harmful to all the others. Fifty years ago, nature study was not part of the school work; scientific forestry was a new idea; wood was still cheap because it could be brought in any quantity from distant woodlands; soil destruction and river floods were not national problems; nobody had yet studied long-term climatic cycles in relation
