1、2009 年广东省湛江二中高三毕业班 2 月月考英语试卷 （ 2009 .2. ）（ 考试时间：120 分钟 试题满分：150 分 命题人：刘剑辉 ）I 听力(共两节。满分 35 分)第一节 听力理解 (5 段共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)每段播放两遍。各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有 5 秒钟的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在 5 秒钟内从题中所给的 A、B、C 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听第一段对话， 回答第 1 至 3 题。1. What will the man do tomorrow morning?A. Meet Mr. Coop
2、er.B. Visit the National LabC. Meet Bill Lyons2. What can we know about the woman?A. Shes the mans wifeB. Shes a business manager.C. Shes a company secretary.3. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. Coffee shop B. Office C. Theatre听第 2 段对话，回答第 4 至 6 题。4. Whats the womans present wo
3、rk?A. In charge of the Admission OfficeB. In charge of the admission of postgraduate studentsC. Dealing with policies5. Which area is NOT mentioned when the woman is talking about the postgraduates enrolled last year?A. Africa B. The Far East C. Europe6. How does the woman like her present job?A. Sh
4、e thinks it unfortunate to do the job.B. She likes contacting with studentsC. She is anxious to change it.听第 3 段对话，回答第 7 至 9 题。7. What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Salesperson and customerB. Old school friendsC. Fellow workers8. What do we know about the woman?A. She
5、 is fond of her work.B. She is tired of travelingC. She is fond of law jobs.9. What most probably is the man?A. A Campany managerB. A salespersonC. A lawyer听第 4 段独白，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What can you infer from the passage you have just heard?A. It was more difficult for people to find work before than
6、today.B. It was not possible for people to find work beforeC. It was easier for people to find work before than today.11. If the economies of the world grow by 4% each year, what will happen?A. People will have no jobsB. 4% of the people will have jobs.C. There will be the same number of jobs as bef
7、ore12. How many people go into cities to look for jobs each day?A. About 75000 B. About 22500 C. About 52500听第 5 段对话，回答第 13 至 15 题。13. Where did the woman spend most of her time in Florida ?A. at shool B. have a ship tour C. under the water14. What did the woman go to Florida for?A. For having a res
8、t B. For learning diving C. For the study of oceanic creatures.15. How did they make the snail show up in the photographs?A. By putting the photos in the green dyeB. By painting the outline of the snail in the photos greenC. By applying green dye over the snail第二节 听取信息(共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分)听下面一段对话，
9、请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为 1620 的空格中。听录音前，你将有 10 秒钟的阅题时间，录音读两遍。你将有 60秒钟的作答时间。My educationWhen Where WhatBefore I went to school (When the weather was bad)At home Learned to 16._From when I was 17._At primary school Studied 18._From 1942 At junior secondary school Began to study 19. _From 1945
10、At 20. _ / 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分 35 分)第一节 完形填空 (共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 2130 各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Several years ago, well-known writer and editor Norman Cousins became very ill. It was difficult for him to even 21 around. His doctor told him that he would lose the ability
11、 to move and eventually die from the disease.22 the diagnosis(诊断), Cousins was determined to overcome the disease and survive. He had always been interested in medicine and had read a book, which discussed the idea of how body chemistry and health can be damaged by emotional stress and negative 23 .
12、 The book made Cousins think about the possible 24 of positive attitudes and emotions. He thought, “Is it possible that love, hope, faith, laughter, confidence, and the 25 to 1ive have positive treatment value?“He decided to concentrate on positive emotions as a way to treat some of the symptoms of
13、his disease. In addition to his traditional medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations that would 26 positive emotions. “Laugh therapy“ became part of his treatment. He 27 time each day for watching comedy films, reading humorous books, and doing other activities that would draw out 28
14、 emotions. Within eight days of starting his laugh therapy“ program his pain began to 29 and he was able to sleep more easily. He was able to return to work in a few months time and 30 reached complete recovery after a few years.21. A. run B. pass C. move D. travel22. A. Besides B. Despite C. Withou
15、t D. Beyond23. A. attitudes B. beliefs C. goals D. positions24. A. shortcoming B. harm C. benefit D. interest25. A. emotion B. pain C. fear D. will26. A. bring about B. set about C. put up D. make up27. A. afforded B. appointed C. offered D. arranged28. A. positive B. approving C. strong D. mixed29.
16、 A. escape B. decrease C. shrink D. end30. A. generally B. especially C. actually D. presently第二节 语法填空 (共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为 3140 的相应位置上。This June, many parts of Britain experienced much more rain than they had ever seen befor
17、e.Torrential downpours (暴雨) created floods, which caused rivers burst their banks, roads 31 (close) and many people had to leave 32 homes. The worst hit area was the north of England. There were even 33 (die) as people got stuck in the rain or were washed away by the floodwaters. Flood warnings had
18、been given in many parts of the UK and 34 was said that there had been over a months rainfall in just the last couple of days.The rain 35 caused problems at some of Britains famous June events 36 the Glastonbury festival, 37 is a four-day-long outdoor music festival. While it is traditionally quite
19、rainy and muddy there, this year was particularly bad. Everyone was wearing high boots 38 there were many pictures of people 39 (cover) from head to toe in mud in the newspapers. It rained throughout the festival and with more than 170000 revelers(狂欢者) walking around and camping on the grounds, it d
20、idnt take long 40 the site to turn into a mud bath. 阅读 (共两节，满分 40 分)第一节 阅读理解 (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 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。( A)In a few years, you might be able to speak Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French,and Englishand all at the same time. This sounds incredible, but Alex W
21、aibel,a computer science professor at USs Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Germanys University of Karlsruhe, announced last week that it may soon be reality. He and his team have invented software and hardware that could make it far easier for people who speak different languages to understand e
22、ach other.One application, called Lecture Translation, can easily translate a speech from one language into another. Current translation technologies typically limit speakers to certain topics or a limited vocabulary. Users also have to be trained how to use the programme.Another prototype(雏形机) can
23、send translations of a speech to different listeners depending on what language they speak. “It is like having a simultaneous translator right next to you but without disturbing the person next to you,” Waibel said.Prefer to read? So-called Translation Glasses transcribe(转录) the translations on a ti
24、ny liquid-crystal(液晶) display(LCD) screen.Then theres the Muscle Translator. Electrodes capture the electrical signals from facial muscle movements made naturally when a person is mouthing words. The signals are then translated into speech. The electrodes could be replaced with wireless chips implan
25、ted in a persons face, according to researchers.During a demonstration held last Thursday in CMUs Pittsburgh campus, a Chinese student named Sang Jun had 11 tiny electrodes attached to the muscles of his cheeks, neck and throat. Then he mouthedwithout speaking alouda few words in Mandarin(普通话) to th
26、e audience. A few seconds later, the phrase was displayed on a computer screen and spoken out by the computer in English and Spanish: “Let me introduce our new prototype.”This particular gadget(器械),when fully developed, might allow anyone to speak in any number of languages or, as Waibel put it, “to
27、 switch your mouth to a foreign language”. “The idea behind the universitys prototypes is to create good enough bridges for cross-cultural exchanges that are becoming more common in the world,” Waibel said.With spontaneous(自发的) translators, foreign drivers in Germany could listen to traffic warnings
28、 on the radio, tourists in China could read all the signs and talk with local people, and leaders of different countries could have secret talks without any interpreters there.41. Which of the following statements is not true ?A. A lecture translation can translate what you said into other languages
29、 easily.B. Muscle Translators can translate what you think into speech if you just move your mouth.C. There is no Muscle Translator in the world now.D. The spontaneous translators will help us a lot.42. What kind of equipment is NOT mentioned in this passage?A. Lecture Translation. B. Multiple Trans
30、lator.C. Muscle Translator. D. Translation Prototype.43. Whats the final destination of inventing the language translators?A. To make cultural exchanges between different countries easier.B. To help students learn foreign languages more easily.C. To make people live in foreign countries more comfort
31、ably.D. To help people learn more foreign languages in the future.44. What can be inferred from the seventh paragraph?A. The translator is so good that it can translate any language into the very language you need.B. The translator is becoming more and more common in the world as a bridge.C. With th
32、e help of the translator, you only need to open your mouth when you want to say something without saying the exact words at all.D. The translator needs to be improved before being put into market.45. Where can this passage probably be excerpted from?A. A newspaper. B. A magazine on science.C. A fair
33、y tale. D. A scientific fantasy book.(B)Each of us would like to believe that were immune to the effects of advertising and commercialism. Yet are we really immune? A lot of evidence suggests that we are influenced by advertising and commercialism. Think about the nationally-advertised products we b
34、uy, the style of our clothes, the kinds of food we eat. In these ways and others, our lives reflect the ads around us.Some people are concerned about all the advertising were exposed to. They feel that the constant message trying to persuade us to buy influences us in ways that are not to our benefi
35、t. One concern is that the message trying to persuade us to buy overshadows other messages about helping each other, caring for our environment, and contributing to the community.Commercialism has clear parallels with industrial pollution. For decades we failed to recognize, let alone control, the h
36、arm caused by industrial practices. In some cases, such as air pollution from coal-burning factories, the problems were obvious but were either ignored or judged on the basis of short-term economic gain. In other cases, such as poisonous chemicals that pollute the air and water, the dangers were not
37、 even recognized. So it is with commercialism: We excuse its obvious defects(缺点 ) in the name of economic progress; we dont even try to identify its more subtle effects.Again as with pollution several decades ago, the consequences of excessive commercialism remain unexamined and unproven. Despite th
38、e dominance（主导） of commercialism in our culture, social scientists have barely begun to explore its nature and consequences. Moreover, government regulatory programs are inadequate to contain commercialism.What, then, is the impact on our society, when, as Advertising Age wrote, “mass-media advertis
39、ing explodes out of a shotgun and sprays everyone in its path, kids included”? And beyond advertising,what are the effects of living in a culture where even schools, musuems, sports ans non-commercial broadcasters have been commercialized? Does commercialim turn engaged citizens into mere consumers?
40、46. What is mainly discussed in the passage?A.The effects of commercialismB.The influence of ads on us.C. The relationship between ads and commercialismD.Peoples attitudes towards ads and commercialism47. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. People are immune to the effects of advertising a
41、nd commercialismB.People are greatly influenced by advertising and commercialismC. Advertising and commercialism is a necessary part of lifeD.Advertising and commercialism satisfies our needs48. The author believes that commercialism_.A. is necessary for economic gainB. should be stopped by the gove
42、rnmentC. cant dominate our cultureD. brings about industrial pollution49. The authors tone when talking about social scientists is _.A. approving B. critical C. understandable D. ironic50 The last paragragh is mainly intended to show the authors _A. concern B. doubt C. disappointment D. dissatisfact
43、ion(C)The traditional tent cities at festivals such as Glastonbury may never be the same again. In a victory of green business that is certain to appeal to environmentally-aware music-lovers, a design student is to receive financial support to produce eco-friendly tents made of cardboard that can be
44、 recycled after the bands and the crowds have gone home.Major festivals such as Glastonbury throw away some 10,000 abandoned tents at the end of events each year. For his final year project at the University of the West of England, James Dunlop came up with a material that can be recycled. And to co
45、pe with the British summer, the cardboard has been made waterproof.Taking inspiration from a Japanese architect, who has used cardboard to make big buildings including churches, Mr. Dunlop used cardboard material for his tents, which he called Myhabs.The design won an award at the annual New Designe
46、rs Exhibition after Mr. Dunlop graduated from his product design degree and he decided to try to turn it into a business.To raise money for the idea, he toured the citys private companies which fund new business and found a supporter in the finance group Mint. He introduced his idea to four of Mints
47、 directors and won their support. Mint has committed around 500,000 to MyHabs and taken a share of 30 per cent in Mr. Dunlops business. The first Myhabs should be tested at festivals this summer, before being marketed fully next year.Mr. Dunlop said that the design, which accommodates two people, co
48、uld have other uses, such as for disaster relief and housing for the London Olympics.For music events, the cardboard houses will be ordered online and put up at the sites by the Myhabs team before the festival-goers arrive and removed by the company afterwards. They can be personalized and the compa
49、ny will offer reductions on the expense if people agree to sell exterior (外部的) advertising space.The biggest festivals attract tens of thousands of participants, with Glastonbury having some 150,000 each year. Altogether there are around 100 annual music festivals where people camp in the UK. The events are becoming increasingly environmentally consciou
