第二部分：英语知识运用
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。
21. With two children ___________ middle school, the parents are working hard.
A. attending B. attend C, joining D. join in
22. Haven’t you been thankful for the preparations she ___________ for the party?
A. had B. made C. did D. took
23. What’s the best way you thought ___________ the problem?
A. of solving B. solving C. to solve D. of to solve
24. The bike required ___________. She required the work ___________ after ten minutes.
A. repaired; would be finished B. to be repaired; was finished
C. repairing; be finished D. repaired; be finished
25. You should understand the traffic rule by now. I have had it ___________ you often enough.
A. explaining B. explained to C. explained D. explain to
26. He was climbing up the stairs when the light ___________.
A. turned up B. went out C. was gone out D. was put off
27. The children were left ___________ of a neighbor when their parents were away.
A. in the charge B. in change C. under charge D. on charge
28. __________ the work is too hard for me, I still want to have a try.
A. As B. For C. Now that D. Though
29. Summer is the time of year ___________ the days are long and nights are short.
A. on which B. that C. when D. where
30. Besides that, do you have anything more ___________ you want to say?
A. about which B. in which C. that D. in that
31. I’ll talk about a newly—opened market ___________ you can get all ___________ you need.
A. in which; which B. where; that C. where; when D. in which; what
32. Do you know how to ___________ the waste from the factory?
A. do with B. deal with C. work with D. get along with
33. The Parkers bought a new house but ___________ will need a lot of work before they can move in.
A. they B. it C. one D. which
34. I don’t know about Zhang Yimou, ___________ I saw a week ago.
A. one of his films B. one film of his C. one of whose films D. one of which films
35. ---I need some fresh air, so I’m going out for a walk.
---___________.
A. Have fun B. With pleasure
C. You’d better not D. It’s none of my business
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36～55各题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My chance came at last. Our school was going to hold a sports meeting. I knew what it 36 to me so I got up very early to prepare for it. I 37 running and jumping. When I was
38 , I 39 myself of my promise and went on.
As the time approached (came near), I felt quite 40 . On the first day I 41 out fourth in the 1,500 m race, but I was far from 42 because what I wanted most was the highlight of the sports meeting – 250×8 relay race. I would run the last leg for my team.
With a shot, the race began. All the students were 43 for their team. The competition was so 44 that I began to feel nervous. Before my turn came, my team was 45 the others. Even worse, I almost dropped the stick when I was trying to 46 it.
47 after that, there was nothing in my mind except to run as fast as possible. Just when I was approaching the finish line, my legs gave 48 . Then my promise came to 49 again and let me on. To my 50 , I was the first to cross the finish line!
51 , I had proved to myself and those who had often laughed at me that I am not 52 at all! My classmates greeted me warmly and I hugged them tightly. I had won the prize as well as their 53 .
From the sports meeting, I learnt that sometimes things are not so difficult as they 54 to be. Just try your best without fear and you might be surprised at the 55 .
( ) 36. A. mattered B. held C. meant D. brought
( ) 37. A. exercised B. practiced C. chose D. tried
( ) 38. A. happy B. working C. lazy D. discouraged
( ) 39. A. spoke B. told C. encouraged D. reminded
( ) 40. A. confident B. sad C. tired D. proud
( ) 41. A. ended B. got C. came D. ran
( ) 42. A. nervous B. proud C. excited D. satisfied
( ) 43. A. leaving B. racing C. cheering D. shouting
( ) 44. A. difficult B. close C. wonderful. D. near
( ) 45. A. failing behind B. leading
C. falling behind D. catching up with
( ) 46. A. catch B. hold C. pass D. take
( ) 47. A. Then B. But C. Thus D. Even
( ) 48. A. in B. out C. over D. off
( ) 49. A. mind B. head C. heart D. face
( ) 50. A. amusement (娱乐) B. horror (恐怖) C. surprise D. joy
( ) 51. A. At last B. After all C. Above all D. As a result
( ) 52. A. bad B. weak C. discouraged D. lazy
( ) 53. A. congratulations B. respect C. support D. pride
( ) 54. A. seem B. choose C. look D. expect
( ) 55. A. thing B. final C. result D. effort
第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题后所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
A letter to Edward, a columnist
Dear Mr. Expert,
I grew up in an unhappy home. I always promised myself that I’d get out as soon as possible. Now, at the age of 20, I have a good job and a nice house, and I’m really proud of the independence(独立) I’ve achieved .
Here’s the problem: several of my friends who still live with their parents wish they had places like mine—so much so that they make mine theirs.
It started out with a couple of them spending the weekends with me. But now they seem to take it for granted(认为理所当然的) that they can show up any time they like. They bring boyfriends over, talk on the phone and stay out forever.
I enjoyed having my friends here sometimes—it makes the place feel comfortable and warm—but this is my home, not a party house. I was old enough to move out on my own, so why can’t I ask my friends to respect my privacy?
Joan
Edward’s reply to Joan
Dear Joan,
If your family didn’t pay attention to your needs when you were a child, you probably have trouble letting others know your needs now.
And if you’ve gathered your friends around you to rebuild a happy family atmosphere (气氛) , you may fear that saying no will bring back the kind of conflict (冲突) you grew up with – or destroy the nice atmosphere you now enjoy. You need to understand that in true friendship it’s okay to put your own needs first from time to time.
Be clear about the message you want to send. For example, “I really love your company but I also need some privacy. So please call before you come over.”
Edward
( )56. We can learn from the first letter that Joan .
A. lives away from her parents B. takes pride in her friends
C. knows Mr. Expert quite well D. hates her parents very much
( ) 57. We can infer from the first letter that .
A. Joan considers her friends more important than her privacy
B. Joan’s friends visit her more often than she can accept
C. Joan doesn’t like the parties at all
D. Joan dislikes the boyfriends her friends bring over
( ) 58. According to Mr. Expert, why can’t Joan tell her friends her feelings?
A. She is afraid of hurting her friends.
B. She does not understand true friendship.
C. Her family experience stops her from doing so.
D. She does not put her needs first.
( ) 59.The second letter suggests that Mr. Expert .
A. is worried about Joan’s problem B. warns Joan on how to refuse people
C. advises Joan on how to refuse people D. encourages Joan to be brave enough
B
Surgery(外科,手术) that can improve the way a person looks is being more and more popular in the United Stated. This kind of surgery is called cosmetic surgery (整形手术), and both men and women are turning to this treatment as a way of keeping their appearance young as well as keeping competitive in their jobs. Men especially are beginning to turn to face-lifts, liposuction (taking fat out of the body), and implants (putting man-made parts into their bodies) to help them look younger. As companies downsize and move younger employees into higher positions, older employees in their late forties and early fifties feel the need to look and act younger in order to stay competitive. A younger look through cosmetic surgery may give an older employee a few more years on the job.
These operations are not without dangers, however. One young woman had an eye operation to get rid of the bags under her eyes. She described her experience as terrible. She said, “When he started cutting, I was fully awake. Even though he’d given me an injection(注射) near my eyes, I saw everything.” She went on to explain, “I knew I had to keep still because of what he was doing. He was removing fat under my eyes. It took about ten minutes. After he finished I felt I couldn’t walk. I was so weak.” Her troubles did not end after the operation. For two weeks, her eyes were swollen and almost completely closed, and even dark glasses could not hide the side effects of the operation.
Liposuction is probably the most popular cosmetic operation in the United States. It seems simple enough. First, a small cut is made over the places where the patient wants the fat removed. Next, a small pipe is put into the cut. A machine is then turned on, and the fat is taken right out of the body. However, as one doctor explained, some problems can happen after the operation. He warned, “Irregular lumps(块) and loose skin can result from this operation. If it is not completely done, liposuction can produce a very lumpy result.” Patients often must have more liposuctions to correct the problem.
60. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Some people want to have cosmetic surgery in order to keep their jobs.
B. There are two reasons why people have cosmetic surgery.
C. How older employees try to stay on their jobs for more years.
D. A person can win the competition in the job by means of looking young.
61. How many kinds of cosmetic surgeries does the writer mention?
A. 5 B. 4 C. 3 D. 2
62. The underlined word “downsize” (in Para. 1) means _______.
A. develop branches and employ more labourers
B. become smaller in the number of employees
C. move downwards to other places
D. put an end to business
63. What do we know about liposuction from the passage?
A. An unsuccessful liposuction may lead to more operations.
B. Most liposuction operations are successful and safe.
C. A liposuction can be lifelong useful for people to stay young.
D. A bad liposuction needs more doctors to make it up.
(C)
64. Sunny English Club is for ______ .
A. nurses B. policemen C. businessmen D. students
65. You can visit Ocean Museum _______ .
A. on Saturday B. on Wednesday C. on Monday D. anytime
66. One can get free examinations in Health Centre if he is _______ .
A. 9 B. 17 C. 67 D. 73
D
Sometimes children do not do what their parents tell them to do. When this happens, a parent tries to help the child to do the right thing. When this does not work, the parent usually punishes the child.
There are many things that a parent can do. One thing that people have done is to spank (打屁股) the child. When a parent spanks a child, they will use their hand or a hard object to strike them on their bottom. This is meant to show the child that they have done something wrong.
One parent remembers being spanked when he was a child. His parents used a wooden spoon. When he spanked his own children with his hand, he saw that he put a red mark on his child’s leg. He never did that again.
One problem with spanking is that it teaches the child to hit someone when they do not like what the other person is doing. Another problem with spanking is that the parent is usually angry and can hit the child too hard. Sometimes parents will use spanking for everything and not try other ways to get the child to do the right thing.
Many parents are not sure of what to do instead of spanking. Some people think that their religion（宗教）tells them that spanking is okay. Some think that the law lets them do it. The courts (法院) say that parents have the right to teach their children how to behave.
Other things should be tried before a parent decides to spank a child. Telling the child exactly what is wanted from them can be one thing. Giving a child more than one choice is another thing that can be tried. Getting down to the child’s level and taking a more child-friendly approach (方法) can help as well.
67. According to the passage, when children do something wrong, one thing that parents usually do to punish them is to ________.
A. strike them on the bottom B. try to help them do the right thing
C. teach them what to do D. take them to court
68. Which of the following is NOT the problem caused by spanking?
A.It teaches the child to hit others when they offend(冒犯) him or her.
B.The parent may get angry and hit the child too hard.
C.Sometimes parents may use spanking for everything.
D.It makes parents try other ways to make the child do right.
69. Which of the following can best describe the writer’s attitude (态度) towards spanking?
A. favorable (赞同的) B. indifferent (不关心) C. interested D. unfavorable
70. From this passage, we can conclude (作出结论) that ________.
A. Good children always do the right thing.
B. Parents should try their best to avoid (避免) spanking their children.
C. Parents have no choice but to spank their children when they do something wrong.
D. Children can have more than one choice to avoid being spanked.
第Ⅱ卷（满分35分）
第一节 任务阅读(每空一词，10分)
New Year traditions all around the world
“Happy New Year!” Everyone will greet each other with these words as they meet each other over the next couple of weeks. But it wasn’t always January 1 that marked the New Year.
At least 4,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians marked the changing of the year. In Egypt, the year started when the Nile River flooded, enriching farmers’ fields. This happened at the end of September.
The Babylonians held a festival in the spring, on March 23, to kick off the next farming cycle. The Babylonian celebration lasted for 11 days.
The date January 1 was picked by the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar as the change of the year when he established his own calendar in 46 BC. The month of January originates from the Roman god, Janus. He is pictured with two heads. One head looks forward and the other back. They represent a break between the old and new. The new calendar was in time with the sun and it has been used until the present day.
In Vietnam, the New Year holiday happens in February. They buy fresh flowers and a peach blossom to put in their house, following the Vietnamese custom.
Thailand has its specific New Year’s date; it’s different from the normal calendar. The Thai New Year is celebrated on April 13. On this day, Thai people play with water, throwing it on each other. It is intended to bring good luck during the New Year ahead.
In China, the more favorable New Year is usually celebrated in February according to lunar calendar (阴历). On New Year’s Eve, all family members sit together at table, enjoying lots of auspicious foods such as dumplings, chicken to bring good luck.
Title: New Year traditions all around the world
Countries (71) _________ Origins （起源）or
(72) ______ (73) ______ or reasons
Egypt the end of September the Nile River flood make fields(74)______
Babylon March 23 holding a (75) _______ kick off the next farming cycle
Rome January 1 Roman god, Janus (76) of a break
Thailand April 13 (77)______ water onto each other’s body bring good luck
Vietnam February buying fresh flowers and a peach blossom (78)______the custom
China February (79)_______ auspicious foods bring good luck and (80)____ to everyone
以下内容见答案纸
第二节：单词拼写，并注意其形式（5分）
第三节：根据中文翻译句子，每空一个词（5分）
第四节：书面表达（15分）
江苏省江都中学高一年级阶段测试
英 语 答 题 纸 2008.10.
第Ⅱ卷（满分35分）
第一节任务型阅读(10分)
1.____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ____________
6.____________ 7. ____________ 8. ____________ 9. ____________ 10. _____________
第二节：单词拼写，并注意其形式（5分）
1. The employees’ ____________ (平均) income is about ＄ 1.500 a month.
2. Although we try our best to learn well, ___________ (获得) high grades is not the only reason to study.
3. She was the teacher who taught us English _________(文学).
4. This is not a class where bad behavior goes ___________ (不惩罚).
5. Listen! The exciting news is being ___________ (广播).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
第三节：根据中文翻译句子，每空一个词（5分）
1. 我非常遗憾地通知你们，下至三、四、五运动会期间图书馆不开放。
I _______ _______ ________ ________ ________ our library will be closed next Wednesday. Thursday and Friday for the sports meeting.
2. 大学毕业后，他去美国学英语，一完成学业，他就开始在美国旅游。
After graduating from university, he went to America to study English. ________ ________ his studies, he started to travel in America.
3. 她的确告诉了我这个秘密。
She _________ _________ me this secret.
4. 我希望我昨天晚上去参加了那个聚会。
I _________ I had attended the party yesterday evening.
1. .
2. 3. 4.
第四节：书面表达（15分）
假如你叫代欣，是希望中学高一的学生。请用英语写一封信给《中国日报》编辑，谈谈你对代沟(generation gap)的看法。
（一） 产生代沟的原因
1)代沟是不同年龄层的人互相不理解。
2)看问题的角度不同。
3)现代生活方式使人们很少有时间交流。
（二）如何消除代沟(你的建议，至少3点)
要求：
1)不要逐句翻译。
2)内容完整，要点突出，词汇、语法应用正确，上下文连贯，书写工整。
3)词数要求：120字左右。
Dear Editor,
I'm a senior one student. I'm very much honored to write this letter to you. I want to say something about the generation gap.
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