上海市吴淞中学2022届高三英语第二次月考上海新世纪版.doc

2022届吴淞中学高三年级第二次月考英语试卷第I 卷105分IListening Comprehension Section A Short conversations Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A.10:00 B. 10:10 C. 10:20 D.10:302. A. A cook. B. A waitress.C. An airhostess. D. A customer.3. A. On the bus. B. In the theatre. C. In the classroom. D. In a cafeteria.4. A. It will probably rain this afternoon. B. She likes to watch the rain come down C. She will play even if it rains. D. It has rained a lot lately.5. A. Stop worrying. B. Go out more.C. Talk to a friend. D. Get counseling.6. A. She thought it was extremely difficult. B. She thought it was okay even though she usually dislikes essay exams. C. She thinks essay exams are boring and especially this one. D. She thinks she will fail this test.7. A. She wasnt able to attend the reception. B. She is an honor student. C. She likes flowers very much. D. She is a teacher.8. A. Because she has walked a long distance. B. Because she is tired out. C. Because she is all wet. D. Because she is careless.9. A. Bob has been married for a long time. B. He plans to go to the wedding. C. He hasnt been to California for a long time. D. The woman should go to California.10. A. Make the woman another lunch.B. Get the woman a coffee. C. Buy the woman a lunch. D. Help look for the womans lunch box.Section B passages,Directions: In part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Basic health. B. Special training. C. Nothing. D.Special skill.12. A.Steadily B. Gently. C. As long as possible D.Fast13. A. When you have any health worries.B. When you decide to jog. C. When you require more information. D. When you decide to jog alone.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14. A. Her mother doesnt love her as much as her grandfather did. B. Her mother was the subject of talks with her grandfather. C. Her mother will misunderstand her problems. D. She missed her grandfather.15. A. Co-workers cannot be your close friends. B. People will be pleased if you call them at 2:00 a.m. C. You cant discuss your problems with a distant family member. D. The one you can call at 2:00 a.m. is someone close to you in spirit.16.A. Parents should understand their kids. B. The earth is an inhabited garden if you have close friends. C. There are many ways to make friends. D. There is a difference between a lonely desert and an inhabited garden.Section C longer conversations. Directions: In part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation:AppointmentThe purpose of the mans calling is to _17 _ his appointment timeWhat does the woman say about Dr. Benjamin?He was _ 18 _on WednesdayThe woman offers togive him an/a _ 19 _ appointment on the same day.The mans final decision is torearrange his _ 20 _ to keep his original appointment.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation:Meal ServiceGuest Name: JohnMeal Plan Cost / a WeekOne - meallunch20Two meal 21 _22_Three - mealbreakfast, lunch, dinner45Pay by _ 23_Service Day: From Monday to _ 24_Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each blank.II. Grammar and vocabulary ( 25 % )Section ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25.The boy was too young to write, but he sent his father a letter and told him what had happened _ drawing pictures.A. with B. in C. to D. by26. My mother and I wanted to see a new play, but we werent able to get the tickets for _ two of us.A. / B. the C. among D. between27. About 40 percent of the population of the country _ on farms.A. liveB. staysC. livesD. is 28. I hope there are enough glasses for each guest to have _.A. itB. thoseC. themD. one29. I wont go with you. Its _ cold today.A. so muchB. too muchC. very soD. much too30. -We havent heard from Jane for a long time. -What do you suppose _ to her?A. was happeningB. to happenC. has happenedD. having happened31. -Which ball is yours? -The biggest one _ belongs to our class.A. which is on the tableB. lying on the floorC. that in the boxD. lies by the corner of the room32. When the European settlers arrived in _ is now the United States, they brought their holidays like Christmas.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. when33. If you dont take a nap right now, _ .A. so do I B. I do, too C. neither shall I D. neither do I 34. Stephen _ me a fool.A. dare not to callB. dares not callC. dares not callsD. dare not call35. The football match we had been long looking forward _ in our school yesterday.A. to be heldB. to being heldC. to was heldD. was held36. _ I saw him when he was only five, I thought of his father, for they looked alike.A. For the first timeB. Each timeC. At the momentD. The first time37. Living near the sea, _.A. so we enjoy healthy air and beautiful sight.B. healthy air and beautiful sight is what we enjoy.C. we enjoy healthy air and beautiful sight.D. it is healthy air and beautiful sight is what we enjoy.38. -Is there anything you want from town? -Im going to get _.A. those letters mailingB. to mail those lettersC. those letters to mailD. those letters mailed39. Is this book _ was given to you yesterday by your teacher?A. whichB. thatC. the oneD. the one that40. Farming, _ to human welfare, is now a small part of the economy of the country.A. essential as it is B. essential as is C. it is essential D. as essential Section B: Directions: Complete the passage with the proper words in the box. Each word can only be used once. One word is not needed. A. latestB. splendidlyC. audienceD. movedE. performersF. offered G. quickly H. featuredI. screened J. keenAfter months of waiting, Chinese TV 41 finally got to see the first episode of "China's Got Talent " in late July. With the episodes 集 42 so far, the show has won millions of fans, but has also triggered controversy (引起争议). "China's Got Talent" is a British-owned Chinese reality show put on by Dragon TV in Shanghai. It features 43 of all types and ages competing for a performing contract with Fremantle Media and Sony Music Entertainment. The plan is to have the finalists of "China's Got Talent," the winners of Britain's Got Talent, and the American and European versions of the show to perform together at the Shanghai Expo Culture Center. The 44 episode of the show, last Sunday, 45 a young man with no arms playing piano with his feet. Liu Wei who has been playing the piano since he was 19, 46 the audience and judges to tears with his performance. The 23-year-old said his motto was to "Die 47_ or live 48 ." He said he would never complain and would fight to make his dreams come true. Another act in Sunday's show was a poor couple who run a street food stall in Shanghai. The husband said he was taking part in the show to make his wife's dreams come true. She is a 49 singer and wants to buy a karaoke machine but they can't afford one. Their story also brought tears to the eyes of the judges.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A.Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Life is full of decisions. You may not realize the vast number of choices you face each day. Some choices are simple, like what to wear. But others are more_50_: deciding which friend to go out with or whether to go out at all. Lifes most difficult decisions _51_ choosing a university, a career and a husband or wife. For some people, decision-making comes pretty easily. _52_others, indecision is a serious problem that can stop them dead.Think about the last time you went to a coffee shop. Ordering your coffee should have been a simple task, but it probably _53_ at least four decisions. Your _54_ today has more opportunities, more choices and more options than ever before! Thirty-one ice cream flavors, 30-screen movie theaters, 300 cable channels and 3,000 songs on an ipod all _55_ one thing-a more complicated life. The more choices you have, the harder it is to decide.Indecisiveness leads to negative_56_. Hesitation in buying sale items results in paying more later. Indecision can _57_result in missed opportunities. Boss may notice _58_and give an important project to someone more eager. Family, friends and coworkers may get tired of waiting for your decisions.Not making a decision means you allow _59_to be made for you-choices that you yourself might not like. Increased stress can result.There are many reasons why people struggle with decisions. Some people fear others opinions, and they worry that someone may be _60_by their decision. Others fear the consequences of a wrong choice. This prevents them from making any choice at all. Still others _61_ about finding the perfect choice. _62_,theres no perfect choice. Every option has its pros and cons.The good news is that with each decision you make, the _63_ does get easier. And best of allYoull soon learn to trust yourself and your_64_.50. A. appealingB. invitingC. challengingD. surprising51.A. includeB. excludeC. handleD. risk52. A. As forB. Regardless ofC. Instead of D. But for53.A. acquiredB. requiredC. madeD. inquired54.A. lifeB. workC. entertainmentD. recreation55.A. look forward toB. make up forC. add up toD. break away with 56.A. convenienceB. attitudeC. outlookD. consequences57.A. besidesB. also C. furthermore D. otherwise58.A. hesitation B. perseveranceC. willingnessD. personality59.A. opportunitiesB. freedomsC. choicesD. opinions60.A. satisfiedB. disappointedC. favoredD. excited61.A. ensureB. relaxC. figureD .stress62.A. In factB. As thoughC. By chanceD. Once again63.A. shadeB. combinationC. miscalculationD. process64.A. circumstancesB. visionsC. decisionsD. confidencesSection B Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A)Question ItemsNewMiddle StandingVeteran1. Shows a sense of humor in class 4256702. Explains clearly3358683. Teaches in a relaxed manner3046654. Writes neatly on the blackboard943565. Lets pupils ask questions in class1830476. Makes checks in notebooks2230437. Speaks loudly and clearly4585548. Treats all pupils equally4358429. Cares about pupils opinions47431710. Spends time with pupils between classes2510665. As for Question Items _, pupils evaluations can be said to rise at a steady rate as their teachers experience increases.A. 1 and 4 B. 3 and 5 C. 6 and 8D. 9 and 1066. In contrast to the new teachers, the middle-standing and veteran teachers seem to have made a remarkable improvement in their ability to _.A. be fair to any pupilB. evaluate pupils progressC. present materials clearlyD. understand and play with pupils67. Pupils seem to regard the new and the middle standing teachers as being more _ than the veterans. A. relaxed in classB. interested in pupils ideas C. neat in appearanceD. skillful at explaining68. According to the table, which of the following is right? A. In the new teachers classes, pupils seem to ask questions more freely. B. Pupils seem to be quite satisfied with the amount of time their teachers spend with them between classes. C. The evaluation of the middle standing teachers is lower than that of the veterans in seven items. D. Though veterans do not play games with pupils during breaks, their teaching is rated highly. (B)Can you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike or drive a car? Learning these skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons. Learning about computers can be like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car. Once you have invested the time to master the skills, you will never go back to the old days. The new technology is simply too convenient and too powerful.Technological developments through the years have enabled us to do more with less effort. We have continuously looked for better ways of doing things. Each invention and new development has allowed us to extend our capabilities. Today we see one of the most dramatic technologies ever developed -the computer. It extends the capabilities of our minds.Computers have saved organizations millions of dollars. Furthermore, these same computer systems have opened up new opportunities that would have gone undiscovered or neglected. The computer may multiply what we can do, and the return on investment is high. The growth of computer usage is surprising. On the other hand, the computer can do serious damage. Invasion of privacy, fraud欺诈, and computer-related mistakes are just a few shocking examples.The compu