1、1宝应县 2009 届高三期初考试英语试题 第一卷（两部分，共 75 分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：单项填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1. A person who has _ final say in an international company is usually _ influential one.A. a; the B. the; an C. the; the D. a; an2. He went back to the hall to
2、try his _ at finding his lost gold watch, but never found it.A. best B. efforts C. result D. fortune3. -What _ weather!-Yes, it must be the wind that makes it so cold and many roads are _ hard.A. freezing; freeze B. frozen; frozen C. freezing; frozen D. frozen; freezing4.-Where is your mother workin
3、g?-In a hospital _ our town.A. is located in B. located in C. set in D. is set in5.Chongqing and Wuhan are among the most important cities in China _ their size and population.A. in favor of B. in case of C. in view of D. in terms of6. Like my classmates, I cannot live up to my teachers expectations
4、; _ I let them down.A. in the end B. after all C. in other words D. whats more7.He said that he would help me, but I was sure it was only a _.A. saying B. symbol C. gesture D. movement8.Little Tom _ an excuse for his being late for school this morning again.A. made up B. acted out C. set up D. dropp
5、ed out9.We strongly _ your decision to go abroad at this time of danger. It is not a wise decision.A. approve B. insist C. oppose D. appreciate10.In many countries in the world, breakfast is a snack _ a meal, but the traditional English breakfast is a full meal.A. rather than B. more than C. other t
6、han D. less than11.The boy is not _ he used to be; he looks _.A. what; strong B. what; stronger C. that; strong D. that; stronger12.That scientist _ work is successful has been made a model worker. A. which B. who C. whos D. whose13.South of our school lies our stadium, in all about 5000 people.A. s
7、eating B. seated C. which sits D. Sitting214.A warm thought suddenly came to me _ I might use the pocket money to buy some flowers for my English teacher.A. if B. when C. that D. which15.The _ house smelled as if it hadnt been lived in for years.A. little white wooden B. little wooden whiteC. white
8、wooden little D. wooden white little16._ at the office, Mr. Green found the papers prepared for his boss were left at home.A. To arrive B. On arriving C. As arriving D. While arriving17.In our childhood, we _ that wasting was shameful, which we seldom mention now.A. told B. tell C. were told D. are
9、told18. -Did your father come back early last night?-Yes. It was not yet eight oclock _ he arrived home.A. before B. when C. that D. until19. .-Have you been to the Great Wall?-Perhaps not in my memory. _, it might have been during my early childhood.A. If any B. If ever C.If once D. If not20. -Ann
10、looks hot and dry.-So you if you had a high fever.A. do B. are C. will D. would21. -John, how did your English exam go?-I thought I _, but in fact I came in the top 10% in the class.A. should have failed B. couldn t have failed C. might have failed D. mustn t have failed22. -You may find the key to
11、the maths problem on page 107.-Ah, its so simple . I wonder why I of that.A. hadnt thought B. havent thought C. didnt think D. wasnt thinking 23. _in a science competition, the three students were awarded scholarships totaling $21,000.A. To be judged the best B. Judged the best C. Having judged the
12、best D. Judging the best24. -Excuse me, is the shop open around the clock?- _. Only from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.A. Im afraid not B.Im not sureC. Well, it depends D. Thats right25.The Korean TV show, Rang-rang 18 seh, _ young female Chinese audiences. A. fills out B. puts aside C. corresponds to D. ca
13、ters to第二节：完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 l.分，满分 20 分）3阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 3655 各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。As a teenager, I felt I was always letting people down. I was rebellious (反叛的)on the outside ,_26_ on the inside I wanted people to _27_ me. Once I left home to hitchhike(搭便车) to California with m
14、y friend Penelope. The trip wasnt _28_, and there were many times I didnt feel safe. One situation in particular _29_ me grateful to still be alive. When I returned home, I was different not so outwardly sure of myself. I was happy to be home. But then I noticed that Penelope, who was _30_ with us,
15、was wearing my clothes. And my _31_seemed to like her better than me. I wondered if I would be _32_ if I werent there. I told my mom, and she explained that _33_Penelope was a lovely girl, no one could _34_ me. I pointed out, “She is more patient and is neater than I have ever been.“ My mom said the
16、se were wonderful _35_ , but I was the only person who could fill my _36_. She made me realize that even with my_37_ , and they were many I was a loved member of the family who couldnt be replaced. I became a _38_, wanting to find out who I was and what made me unique（独特的）. My_39_ of myself was chan
17、ging. I wanted a solid base to start from. I started to resist pressure _40_ in ways that I didnt like any more, and I _41_ who I really was. I came to feel much more _42_ that no one can ever take my place.Each of us _43_ a unique place in the world. You are special, no matter what others say or wh
18、at you may think. So _44_about being replaced. You _45_be.26. A. and B. but C. as D. for27. A. leave B. replace C. receive D. like28. A. easy B. hard C. fun D. long29. A. made B. kept C.took D. forced30. A. playing B. eating C. staying D. traveling31. A. family B. friends C. relatives D. neighbors32
19、. A. loved B. mentioned C. cared D. missed33. A. since B. as C. while D. unless34. A. scold B. compare C. replace D. match35. A. qualities B. girls C. people D. times36. A. character B. role C. task D. form37. A. faults B. advantages C. manners D. pities38. A. dreamer B. traveller C. searcher D. fig
20、hter39. A. picture B. view C. sense D. idea40. A. think B. learn C. change D. act41. A. hated B. celebrated C. wished D. expected42. A. sure B. doubtful C. happy D. lonely443. A. takes B. catches C. seizes D. holds44. A. talk B. forget C. care D. argue45. A. mustnt B. shouldnt C. cant D. neednt第二部分：
21、阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C 和 D 中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The basic flag of the United States is one of the worlds oldest national flags. Only the basic flags of Austria, Denmark, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland are older.During the discovery and settleme
22、nt of what is now the United States, the flags of various European nations were flown over the land, as symbols of possession. Later, in the Colonial and Revolutionary War periods, flags representing famous persons, places, and events were flown in the American Colonies(殖民地) .The first official flag
23、 of the United States was created by Congress(国会) on June 14,1777. It consisted of 13 alternate (交替的) red and white stripes (条) and 13 white stars in a field of blue , representing the 13 colonies that had declared their independence in 1776.46. Before the War of Independence the flags of various Eu
24、ropean nations flew over the land were symbols of _.Aself-rule BoccupationCpeace and friendship Dindependence47The first official flag of the United States was adopted _.Abefore the Independence War Bright after the Independence WarCwhen independence was declared in 1776 Dduring the War of Independe
25、nce which ended in 178348Which of the following nations flag has a younger history?AJapanese. BAustrian. CBritish. the U. S. A s.BThis passage is from a play. Words in italics are descriptions of the room and of things people are doing. Words in CAPITALS are names of characters. Everything else is s
26、omething they say.The back wall is covered with books. The rest of the room is bare : no tables, desks, or sofas, only two wooden chairs, and a large cast -iron stove.A man in his fifties sits in one of the chairs. He is writing on a pile of papers that rests on his knees. A young man enters. He wea
27、rs a large coat, which he does not take off.DANIEL: Do you ever stop?The PROFESSOR continues writing. DANIEL pulls a chair to the stove and sits.DANIEL: You used to hate mornings.PROFESSOR: Its too cold to sleep. I was going mad in bed ,so I had to get up. I dont seem to feel as cold when Im sitting
28、.5DANIEL: Thats because your work distracts (分散注意力) you from the temperature-for the moment.PROFESSOR: I think its the position, too. Lying down one has less resistance to the cold-well, thats my impression in any case.DANIEL: So what are you working on?PROFESSOR: Youll laugh. Im writing a-what shal
29、l I call it? A paper? Expose? Thoughts? -on the last chapter of The Observatory Ball(天文台).DANIEL: The book by Blatek?PROFESSOR: Theres one by somebody else?DANIEL: In all the years Ive known you, Ive only heard you say bad things about Blatek.PROFESSOR: True, but how long have you lived with me?DANI
30、EL: Two months.49. What is the meaning of the underlined word “Expose“ in the dialogue?A. A picture. B. An essay. C. An expectation. D. A menu.50. What can we tell about the two men from the dialogue?A. They are both warm. B. They met each other recently.C. They have known each other for a long time
31、. D. The professor does not like Daniel.51. What would the Professor be most likely to say next?A. Why he is writing about Blatek even if he doesnt like the man.B. Ask Daniel why he is wearing a coat.C. That he wants to go to bed. D. That he wants to burn some of his books.52. What is the big proble
32、m the characters in this story must deal with?A. The Professor needs to publish a book. B. The Professor hates mornings.C. It is very cold. D. Daniel and the Professor both do not like Blatek.C.Did you ever think someone was scary (恐怖的)because they looked different or ate strange food? Well, they mi
33、ght think the same about you! One of the things we all need to do is to celebrate variety. We shouldnt think badly of people from other cultures because they behave differently from us.Sometimes we treat people from other countries unfairly, because one person from that culture did something bad. We
34、ll, has your class ever been punished just because a few kids were causing trouble? Has your whole family ever been blamed for something your little sister did? It doesnt seem fair, does it? Its just equally unfair to blame a whole culture for what two or three people have done.So here are some thin
35、gs that you can do to help yourself understand other cultures: Find common ground!Just remember that even though some people look different on the outside, that doesnt change how they are on the inside. They still have the exact same feelings! _6Because someone from another culture has been mean to
36、you, you decide to avoid everyone from that culture. Well think about it. Why are you blaming them for something they didnt have anything to do with? Put yourself in their shoes. How would you feel? Putting yourself inside someone elses head can be a very powerful way to understand WHY they are acti
37、ng the way they are.Try to make friends with people from other cultures!You could ask them about their culture, or what it is like in their country, if they can remember, or if they have ever lived there. Try foods from their culture, or ask them about words in their language. You might be surprised
38、 at how interesting other cultures can be! You can join great discussion groups, participate in projects, and have lots of fun doing new things.Be aware that youve judged other peopleIf you know what you have done, it helps to make things better. Pay attention to what you think about other people. I
39、t helps.53. What is mainly discussed in this passage? A. Why there are differences between people B. What to do to understand other culturesC. How people feel when they meet people from other culturesD. The differences between people from different cultures54. Which of the following can be put into
40、the blank behind ?A. Avoid everyone from that culture! B. Put all responsibilities on others!C. Consider oneself first! D. Dont blame all because of one!55. The underlined word “celebrate” most probably means “_”.A. feel proud of B. express ideas of C. praise and enjoy D. pay attention to56. The fol
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42、week, with a view to full time work in the future. Phone 899 3264 for an appointment.City College Union IncSecretary / TypistThe Union is a student run organization with a permanent staff of 20. typing speed of at least 60 wpm.The ability to take shorthand dictation and a working knowledge of fillin
43、g procedures are essential requirements.The basic salary for the position is $18,500 per year.Enquires to R. Barbar 387 5075.7Word ProcessorOperator (full - time)Applications are invented for an operator to work in an office associated with the building industry. Only experienced operators need appl
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45、 sewing machine operators.The factory works a 38 hour week over 4.5 days. Wages and conditions are in line with the current industrial award.If you are interested, call in and pick up an application form from Ripper Jeans, 23 North Ave, Beaudesert.57.All these passages belong to .A.sales advertiseme
46、nt B.want advertisement C.resume (简历) D.notice58.The applicants for the post of a secretary in City College Union Inc should have the following qualities except .A.typing skill B.writing rapidlyC.ability of organization D.knowledge about filling the form59.The attractiveness of the post in EMU AIRLI
47、NE is .A.its good salary B.its nice working conditionC.its promising future D.its free flying60.According to Sewing Machinist, how can you contact with this company?A.By phone. B.By email. C.By fax. D.By visit.第二卷(三部分 共 45 分) 第三部分：完成句子 (共 10 小题；每空 0.5 分，每小题 1 分；满分 10 分)61.汤姆认为他的成功运气多于能力。Tom _ his success _ good luck more than to his ability. 62.他的事迹值得表扬。His deed is _ _ being praised.63.我的早餐由面包和牛奶组成。My breakfast _ _ bread and a cup of milk.64.我校每个班级都配有电脑。Every class in our school is _ _ a computer. 65.下周花展将展出各种各样的花卉。Various
