12月月考英语试题.doc

1、1山西大学附中2015-2016 学年第一学期高三（12 月）模块诊断英语试题第一部分：阅读部分，共两节，满分 60 分。第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 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。ACar HireHiring a self-drive car really adds to the enjoyment of your holiday. There are so many places of interest to visit, and if you enjoy seeing more than just the city

2、 center theres no better way to explore than by car.Conditions of Hire The shortest rental period at these special low prices is three days. For prices for periods of one or two days you only see our representative (代理人) at the hotel. Car hire must be booked six weeks or more before arrival in Londo

3、n to guarantee a car. But if you have been unable to make a booking in advance please see our representative at the hotel who may still be able to help you.The car types on the sheet are examples of the types of cars in each price range , but a particular car cannot be guaranteed.Upon delivery the d

4、river(s) will Hire ChargesWhats includeda)Unlimited mileage (英里数 )b)Expenses on oil, maintenance ( 保养 ) and repairs, which will be repaid on production of invoicesc ) Full insurance (保险) except personal accident ( see below) and contents.Whats not includeda) Personal accident insurance.b)Garaging, p

5、etrol, parking and traffic fines.2be asked to sign the car hire companys Conditions of Hire.If you decide to hire a car, just fill in the Booking Form and return it to us. A booking fee of12 as part of the car hire cost is required.Should you be forced to cancel your car hire booking after payment i

6、n full (two weeks before date of hire ) , a cancellation charge of 12 will be made.1. From the advertisement we can see a car hirer will pay_.A. insurance against damage to the car B. insurance against injury to the driverC. the cost of maintenance of the car D. the cost of repairs to the car2. Whic

7、h of the following is NOT true judging from the advertisement?A. Such an advertisement most likely appears in a newspaper.B. You should have a driving license when you hire a car from the company.C. When you hire a car from the company, a driver will go together with you.D. You have to pay a booking

8、 fee when you hire a car from the company.3. If car hirers change their minds after paying the whole cost of hiring, the 12 booking fee is _.A. partly returned B. doubly paidC. not returned at all D. returned within six weeks4. The prices for car hire are especially low when_.A. it is booked for at

9、least three days B. it is booked two weeks in advanceC. it is booked for two days D. the booking is made in LondonBSports is not only physically challenging, but it can also mentally challenging. Criticism from coaches(trainers), parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create to

10、o much anxiety or stress for young athletes. Stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological, and research has showed that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.The early years of development are critical years fo

11、r learning about oneself. The sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to cooperate with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, t

12、hat their feedback（反馈）to youngsters can greatly affect their children. Youngsters may take their parents and coaches criticisms to heart 3and find a flaw in themselves.Coaches and parents should also be cautious(careful) that youth sport participation does not become work for children. The outcome o

13、f the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In todays youth sport setting, young athletes may be worried more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. Following a game, many parents and coaches focus on the outcome an

14、d find fault with youngsters performances. Positive reinforcement should be provided in spite of the outcome. Research shows that positive reinforcement motivates and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. Again, criticism can create high levels of stress, which can lead to burnout.5Accord

15、ing to the passage sports is positive for young people in that_. Ait can help them learn more about societyBit teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselvesCit enables them to find flaws in themselvesDit can provide them with valuable experiences6. Many coaches and parents are in the habit

16、of criticizing young athletes _.Awithout realizing criticism may destroy their self-confidenceB in order to make them remember lifes lessonsC believing that criticism is beneficial for their early developmentDso as to put more pressure on them7According to the passage parents and coaches should_.Ahe

17、lp children to win every gameB pay more attention to letting children enjoy sportsC enable children to understand the positive aspect of sportsDtrain children to deal with stress8The authors purpose in writing the passage is_.Ato persuade young children not to worry about criticismB to emphasize the

18、 importance of positive reinforcement to childrenC to discuss the skill of combing criticism with encouragementDto teach young athletes how to avoid burnoutCMaggie was very glad that James was not a frequent visitor to the house. In the childrens opinion, they had something that they couldnt explain

19、 or understand about him and that excited their imagination. He stirred(激起) Maggies anger, however, so that she often said to her husband. “Its mercy that brother of yours doesnt come oftener.”4In fact James came once a year, unexpectedly, around eight oclock in the evening, and he stayed for six ho

20、urs of close discussion with his brother. His arrival was a signal to the children that their bedtime would be delayed. Not that he ever spoke to them or played with them. He took no notice of them, as if he was unable to see children, at least until the time came for him to go. Indeed, after his fi

21、rst greeting and a careless kiss, James took no notice of Maggie either, except to add, “Youll be getting on with the supper, Maggie”. Such was his regard for her.Maggie paid him back in her own way. She kept the children up, the four of them, to keep her company, she said, but of course they sang a

22、nd made a noise and broke the endless sound of James voice. Very late, they dropped off to sleep in their chairs. Then, when James was about to go, Maggie woke them up and so more or less forced him to part with four shillings before he left. That gave her some satisfaction, for James, though rich,

23、was unwilling to give or share what he had. He always went home by the last train, just after two oclock.Maggies children secretly stared at their uncle. They could not forget that he had in their mothers words, “lost two wives and taken a third”. They wondered about those two unfortunate, lost ladi

24、es. They asked each other what their fate(命运) had been, and if neither could ever be found again. James never brought his third wife with him nor ever mentioned her. The children decided that he must be so frightened of losing her that he never allowed her outside the door.9. Maggie never prepared a

25、nything special for James because _.A. he was a man difficult to pleaseB. she never knew when he was comingC. she was too busy looking after her childrenD. he never stayed long enough for a meal10. What do we know about James behavior?A. He was a kind man, with love for the family.B. He was unselfis

26、h, especially towards his brother.C. He was anxious to please the family, especially the children.D. He was rude to his sister-in-law.11. Maggie felt pleased when _.A. she paid James the money that she owed himB. James gave some money to the childrenC. she had to wake James up to catch his trainD. J

27、ames thanked her for the nice supper12. The children did not realize that two of James wives _.A. were dead B. suffered from loss of memoryC. had run away from him D. might reappear one day5DNo matter who you are or where you come from, one thing is certain: you are familiar to the mosquito, althoug

28、h you probably wish you werent. Mosquitoes are everywhere. They can be found all over the world, and they come in more than 2,500 species(种). Somewhere, at some time, you have surely met at least one.No one loves the mosquito. But unfortunately, the mosquito may decide who she loves. She? Yes, she.

29、Do you know that only the female mosquito bites? Well, its true. And its not because she is unfriendly; she needs blood to reproduce. Do you know how the female mosquito decides whom to bite? She is quite selective, and she chooses her victims(猎物) carefully. First, she uses sensors to find her victi

30、m. These sensors are located on her two antennae(触角)and her three pairs of legs. With these sensors, she tests your body moisture, body warmth, and chemical substances in your sweat. If she likes what she finds, she bites. But if you are not attractive, shell reject you for another one. The next tim

31、e a mosquito bites you, just remember that you are chosen. You are special.If the mosquito likes you, she settles onto your flesh very gently, and she breaks your skin with her long nose tip. Long nose tip? Whats that? Its a kind of mouth and it sticks out just below the mosquitos eyes. It contains

32、six sharp instruments called styles. She thrusts all six styles into your skin at once, and if she hits a blood pipe, shell get a full dinner in about a minute. All this usually takes place so quickly and quietly that you may not have doubted anything is happening.Why does a mosquito bite itch（痒)? T

33、he itch is not really from the bite. lts from the saliva(口水) the mosquito mixes with your blood to keep it from being blocked as she sucks up her long nose tip. By the time the itch begins, she has gone.And then what happens? Well after her delicious dinner, the mosquito is tired. She just wants to

34、find a place to rest. Heavy with your blood, she picks a spot on a leaf, a wall or a stone to quietly lay her eggs. Just one drop of blood will produce hundreds of eggs.13. The female mosquito looks for you because she _.A. is thirsty for your blood B. needs blood to reproduceC. loses her heart to y

35、ou D. feels hungry at the time14. Only when _does she do biting.A. she locates these sensors on her two antennaeB. she finds the weather is fineC. she finds body moisture, body warmth and chemical substancesD. she finds what she likes15. It is _that makes you itch.A. your blood B. her bite C. her su

36、ck D. her saliva6第二节 七选五（共 5 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 15 分）根据短文内容，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。What makes one person more intelligent than another? What makes one person a genius, like the brilliant Albert Einstein, and another person a fool? Are people born intelligent or stupid, or is intelligence the r

37、esult of where and how you live? _16_We know, however, that just being born with a good mind is not enough. In some ways, the mind is like a leg or an arm muscle. _17_ Mental (done with the mind) exercise is particularly important for young children. Many child psychologists think that parents shoul

38、d play with their children more often and give them problems to think about. _18_ If, on the other hand, children are left alone a great deal with nothing to do, they are more likely to become dull and unintelligent._19_ According to some psychologists, if parents are always telling a child that he

39、or she is a fool or an idiot, then the child is more likely to keep doing silly and foolish things. So it is probably better for parents to say very positive (helpful) things to their children, such as “That was a very clever thing you did.” or “_20_”A. A healthy body contributes to ones intelligenc

40、e.B. Parents should also be careful with what they say to young children.C. What people want to express is like this. D. The children are then more likely to grow up bright and intelligent.E. These are very old questions and the answers to them are still not clear.F. It needs exercise.G. You are suc

41、h a smart child.第二部分：完形填空 (每小题 2 分，满分 40 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。The purpose of a letter of application（应聘）is to help you to “sell” yourself. It should state_21_ the job you want, and should tell what your abilities are and what you have _22_. It should be simple, human,

42、personal and brief without _23_ out any necessary facts.In writing a letter of application, keep in _24_ that the things a possible employer is most _25_to want to know about are your qualifications（素质）, your achievements and your aims. The opening paragraph is perhaps the most important part. _26_

43、the first few sentences fail to _27_ the readers attention, the rest of the letter may not be _28_ at all. Try to key(重点说明) 7your opening remarks to the needs or interests of the employer, not _29_ your own needs or desires. For example, instead of beginning with “I saw your _30_in todays newspaper,

44、” you might say “ I have made a careful _31_ of your advertising during the past six months” or “I have made a survey in my neighborhood to find out how many housewives _32_ your product and why they like it.”Try to _33_generalities（笼统）. Be clear about the kind of job for which you are now _34_. Col

45、lege graduates looking for their first positions often ask “ What can I _35_ in a letter? Employers want experience which, naturally, no _36_ has.” The answer is that everything you have ever done is _37_.It is important to write a good strong closing remark for your letter._38_ a specific request f

46、or an interview or give the possible employer something definite to do or expect. An excellent _39_ is to enclose (内附) a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your letter. That makes it _40_ for a possible employer to get in touch with you.21Aclearly Bcarefully Cobviously Deasily 22Afound Bdone Ckno

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