英语等级考试真题

高一年级下学期第二次月考
英 语 试 卷
（时间：120分钟；满分：150分）
第Ⅰ卷 （选择题，共100分）
第一部分：听力理解 ( 共两节，满分30分)
第一节（共5小题；每题1. 5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选
出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答
有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A．In an office. B．In a theatre． C．In a restaurant.
2．How old is the man now?
A．About 20. B．Nearly 40. C．Over 60.
3. What is the man going to do?
A. Go to the information counter. B. Take a train to leave New York.
C. Check the price of the ticket.
4. What do we learn about the man?
A．He quitted his job. B. He has got two job offers. C. He is doing a part-time job.
5. What does Mr. Anderson do?
A. He is a teacher. B．He is a librarian. C. He is a repairman.
第二节 (共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独自。每段对话 或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三
个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。 听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间
阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每 段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
is The Western Teacher?
A．A story. B．A book. C．A magazine.
7. When did the man start writing books?
A．When he was at school. B. After he came to Paris. C. Since the year of 2004.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Customer and waiter.
9. What must have caused the speakers' stomach aches?
A. The fish. B. The soup. C. The apples.
10. Where will the speakers go?
A. To the market. B. To the hospital. C. To the restaurant.
听下面对话,回答第 11至第 13题。
11. What are the speakers talking about?
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A. New films. B. Popular cinemas. C. Film-seeing habits.
12. What seems to bother the woman at the cinema?
A. The uncomfortable seat. B. The noisy people. C. The long waiting time.
13. What do we know about the man?
A. He prefers seeing new films at the cinema. B. He enjoys seeing films with friends.
C. He likes talking about new films.
听下面一段对话,回答第 14至第 17题。
14. Why does David go to Professor Smith for help?
A. He had trouble with today's lecture. B. He missed all the classes last week.
C. He wanted to learn how to take notes.
15. What should David do at the start of each class?
A. Have a short talk with the professor. B. Look through the notes from last class.
C. Take down the main points of the lecture.
16. How can David find the most important information to write down?
A. By remembering all the details of the lecture.
B. By reading the notes taken by his classmates.
C. By focusing on the organization of the lecture.
17. How many suggestions has Professor Smith given to David?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
听下面一段独白,回答第 18至第 20题。
18. Who brought silk to Europe in the thirteenth century?
A. Napoleon. B. Marco Polo. C. Leonardo da Vinci.
19. What do we know about silk today?
A. It is used by famous dress. designers. B. It is much cheaper than in the past.
C. It is very popular among painters.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk?
A. To encourage people to learn designing. B. To persuade people to buy silk clothes.
C. To introduce the history of silk trade.


第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （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。
A
Thunderstorm is common in the summer months. Some people don't take thunder and lightning
seriously, but lightning can strike buildings and people and cause damages and injuries. You may not
be aware, but each year, lightning kills about 75 t0 100 people. That is more than people killed by
hurricanes.
Scientists say that a person's chances of being struck by lightning are l in 600,000. But you can
reduce the chances by following these safety rules.
If you are indoors during a thunderstorm:
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Avoid contacting with anything that conducts (传导) electricity because lightning can come
into the house through it.
·Stay at least a few feet away from open windows and doors.
·Don't take a shower or bath because lightning can travel through water.
·Avoid using regular telephones, except in an emergency. If lightning hits the telephone lines, it
could flow to the phone. Cell phones or cordless phones, not connected to the building's wiring, are
safe to use.
If you are caught in a thunderstorm outdoors:
·Go into a nearby building right away.
·If there's no building around, squat (蹲) down near the ground and put your hands over your
ears.
·If you are in a car and it has a hard top, stay inside and keep the windows rolled up.
·Do not shelter under a tree and avoid tall objects such as poles.
21. What does the passage say about lightning?
A. Lightning can cause damages and injuries and even deaths.
B. People are often struck by lightning if they are not careful.
C. Most people are aware of the danger of lightning.
D. Thunder and lightning always come together.
22. What can't you do at home during a thunderstorm?
A. Look at lightning. B. Look out of the window or door.
C. Touch things made of metal. D. Use a cell phone to call someone.
23. If you are in the open in a thunderstorm, what must you do?
A. Stay under a small tree. B. Go into a building or a car.
C. Lie down on the ground. D. Hide in a cave or hole.

B
Most Americans remember Mark Twain as the writer of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Indeed, this nation's was every bit as
adventurous, patriotic, romantic, and humorous as anyone has ever imagined.
The man who became Mark Twain was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens and he moved
across the nation for more than a third of his life, gathering the new American experience before he
shared it with the world as a writer and lecturer. He adopted his pen name from the cry heard in his
steamboat day, meaning two fathoms ( 12 feet) of water.
Young Mark Twain entered the huge world in 1857 as a pilot on a steamboat. Then from the
discouragement of his mining failures, Mark Twain began digging his way to fame as a newspaper
reporter and humorist. For making money, his pen would prove mightier (更强大) .At the age of 36,
Twain settled in Hartford, Connecticut. His best books were published while he lived there.
After publication in 1876, Tom Sawyer quickly became a classic tale of American boyhood.
Nine years after Tom Sawyer swept the nation, Huckleberry Finn was given a life of his own, in a
book often considered the best ever written about Americans.
However, personal tragedy haunted Twain's entire life, in the deaths of loved ones. His son
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died at 19 months; his eldest daughter died of a disease; his wife passed away because of a heart
attack, and his youngest daughter drowned in a bathtub.
Bitterness fed on the man who had made the world laugh.
24. According to the passage, Mark Twain
A. was nicknamed Samuel Langhorne Clemens B. was the pen name of the writer
C. meant“two feet deep” D. was the name of a sailor
25. In his lifetime, Mark Twain was most successful as a .
A. pilot B. miner C. reporter D. writer
26. Which statement about Mark Twain is NOT true?
A. He is still a very popular writer today.
B. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is considered his best written book.
C. His novels were well received by readers of his time.
D. The deaths of his family members made his personal life tragic.

C
You have probably been told by your high school instructor that writing is an important and
practical skill. However, you may not be convinced that the ability to write will be important in your
own future. If so, you will be surprised at the results of a recent survey by the National Institute of
Education. More than four thousand working men and women who had graduated fifteen years
earlier were asked to name the courses they would have taken in college if they had known better.
The designer of the survey expected people to name courses in computer science, mathematics, or
business. But the course most often mentioned was writing.
If you already have a job, you are probably not surprised at their answers. Many jobs require the
ability to write. Despite the increasing use of the telephone and the computer, much information must
be communicated in writing. Some ten million people—managers, engineers, sales representatives,
and many others—write regularly as part of their jobs. Summaries, reports, letters and speeches are
required in today's work world. The ability to write, therefore, is an important successful
individual is almost always the one who can communicate successfully in writing.
Writing communicates your thoughts and feelings to others; it also tells you something about
yourself. Maybe this is what Eldridge Cleaver had in mind in his autobiography, “I started to
write...to save myself...l had to seek out the truth...l had to find out who I am and what I want to be,
what type of man I should be, and what I could do to become the best of which I was capable.
27. Why does the author say writing is very important?
A. Because it is a required course at high school and college.
B. Because it is a way to communicate your thoughts.
C. Because it is an important skill for many jobs.
D. Because it shows your good quality.
28. The survey conducted by the National Institute of Education shows that
A. more than 4,000 working people value the course of writing
B. many people regard computer science as a useful course
C. some people would study business if they had a chance
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D. most people consider writing to be an important course
29. The author suggests that need to communicate a lot in writing.
A. managers B. engineers C. sales representatives D. all of the above
30. Why is Eldridge Cleaver's autobiography mentioned in the passage?
A. To clarify what writing means to people. B. To show what good writing is.
C. To encourage people to write. D. To provide evidence for the survey.

D
In 1971 a young man who grew up very poor was traveling across the country, trying to make a
new start for himself. Along the way he had completely run out of money and was forced to spend
the night in his car. This continued until one morning, after a week of sleeping in his car. he walked
nervously into a restaurant and ordered a big breakfast.
After eating his first good meal in weeks, he found himself lying to the waiter, telling him he had
lost his wallet. The waiter, who was also the owner, walked behind the chair where the young man
had been sitting. He bent down, and came up with a $$ 20 bill that looked as if it had fallen on the
floor and said, “Son, you must have dropped this,” the owner said. The young man couldn't believe
his luck! He quickly paid for the breakfast, left a tip, bought gas with the change, and headed West.
On the way out of town, he began to understand what that fellow did. Maybe nobody dropped
the money at all. “Maybe that fellow just knew I was in trouble and he helped me in a way that
didn't embarrass (使困窘) me. So I just made a promise to help other people if I can. ”
Later, he worked very hard and became a rich man. Now, he lives near Kansas City. Each year
he gives away thousands of dollars. He is known as the
each year, he personally hands money out to those on the street and at restaurants. Last year, he gave
more than $$50,000 away in Kansas City.
31. The young man was traveling across the country in 1971 probably to .
A. find a piece of work to do B. hand out gifts to passers-by
C. look for a good restaurant D. show his new car to others
32. The underlined word “this” in the second paragraph refers to .
A. a wallet B. his luck C. the $$ 20 bill D. his tip
33. way out of town, the young man got to know that .
A. it was very honest of the owner to return his money
B. another man who had breakfast in the restaurant lost the money
C. he could probably find himself a job in the restaurant
D. the owner helped him in a way that didn't hurt his feelings
34. From this text we can infer that .
A. the man raised money for the poor B. the man did carry out his promise
C. Santa gives the man money each year D. the man was not successful in the end
35. The best title for this text may be .
A. Secret Santa of Kansas City B. The Key to Success
C. A Kind Waiter in the Restaurant D. Never Give Up

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笫Ⅱ卷
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Are you truly happy? Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve
happiness? 36 The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.
Make a plan for attaining goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods will very
likely increase if you are going after something you value.
Surround yourself with happy people. It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are
surrounded by people who think that way. 37
When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution instead of being absorbed in self-pity.
Truly happy people don't allow setbacks (挫折) to affect their mood because they know that with a
little thought they can turn the circumstances back to their favor.
38 These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your
life and will lead you to continuous happiness.
39 Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few
extra minutes on your appearance, you will be subconsciously putting yourself in a better mood.
Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a
situation that would otherwise make you happy.
Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness. 40
A. What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.
B. On the contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be
infectious.
C. Being overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a negative effect on your mood.
D. These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves
E. Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.
F. There are some tips in life that lead to happiness.
G. It's also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.

笫三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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，选出可以填人空白处的
最佳选项。
Making friends is a skill. Like most skills, it improves with 41 . If you want to meet people
and make friends,you must be able to take some 42 . You must first go 43 there are people.
You won't make friends staying home alone.
Join a club or a group,for talking with those who 44 the same things as you do is easier.
45 join someone in some activity.
Many people are 46 when talking to new people. 47 meeting strangers means facing
the it's human 48 to feel a bit uncomfortable about the unknown. 49 of our
fears about dealing with new people come from doubts about ourselves. We 50 other people
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who are judging us finding us too tall or too short,too this or too that. 51 don't forget that they
must be feeling the same way. Try to accept yourself 52 you are and try to put the other person at
'll never feel more 53 .
Try to act self- confident (自信) even if you don't feel that way. When you enter a room full of
54 such as a new classroom, walk tall and straight, look 55 at other people and smile. If you
see someone you'd like to 56 something to, don't wait for the other person to 57 a
conversation.
Just meeting someone 58 doesn't mean that you will make friends with that person.
Friendship is 59 on mutual(相互) liking and “give and take”. It 60 time and effort to develop.
41. A. age B. practice C. skill D. everything
42. A. photos B. action C. place D. troubles
43. A. where B. that C. which D. when
44. A. have B. share C. keep D. like
45. A. So B. Or C. However D. But
46. A. afraid B. fearful C. nervous D. familiar
47. A. Above all B. In all C. To all D. After all
48. A. nature B. need C. habit D. custom
49. A. None B. Few C. Most D. All
50. A. suggest B. consider C. doubt D. imagine
51. A. And B. Therefore C. But D. So
52. A. what B. who C. that D. as
53. A. dangerous B. useful C. familiar D. comfortable
54. A. strangers B. people C. classmates D. students
55. A. anxiously B. friendly C. curiously D. directly
56. A. speak B. talk C. say D. tell
57. A. start B. make C. end D. hold
58. A. strange B. new C. familiar D. tiresome
59. A. depended B. laid C. taken D. based
60. A. takes B. spends C. costs D. needs

第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I'm a 34-year-old man, married, lived in a nice house, and have a successful career as an
educational consultant. But my life was not always so great. I had a learning disability from 61
early age. I went to a special school where I got plenty of extra help. Still, I suffered the rest of my
school 62 (day) in public schools.
My life improved remarkably when I discovered art. The art world gave me a chance to express
myself 63 words. I went to a workshop and __64 (gradual) got good at making things with
I learned my first important lesson: disabled 65 I was in language, I could still be
smart and well express 66 (I) with clay. And my confidence came along.
Later I decided to apply my previous experience to 67 (learn) how to read and write. Every
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day, I 68 (practice) reading and writing, which I used to avoid as much as possible. After two
hard years, I was able to read and write.
69 (go) through the long process with art, rock climbing, and reading and writing, now I've
got to a point in my life where I know I am smart enough to dive into an area that is totally 70
(know), hard, but interesting.

第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上，老师要求同桌之 间相互修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共
有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错 误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(?)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起)不计分。
The time we have is usual limited. However, even an hour is of much valuable. We should
make full use of your time to do useful things. As students, we mustn't study hard so as to serve for
our society and our nation in the future. But it is pity that there are a lot of people who didn't know
the importance of time. They spend their valuable time smoke and drinking. They don't realize that
wasting time is the same as wasting a part of their life. Remember, don't put off which you can do
today until tomorrow.
笫二节：书面表达（满分25分） < br>假如你是学生会主席李津，为了增进学生之间的交流，学生会决定在网上成立一个供学生
英文交流 的论坛(BBS)，请根据下面要点提示介绍此论坛。
1．目的：提供交流平台
2．要点：(1)加强交流，如结识朋友等
(2)提供帮助，如在学习、生活等方面
(3)欢迎献计献策，如在学校发展、校园生活方面
注意：1．词数不少于100词；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．
3. 开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。
The Students’ Union has decided to set up Study BBS of your own . All of us can benefit a
lot from it .



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