安徽省合肥市第三中学2016届高三12月月考英语试题（无答案）
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合肥三中高三年级12月份月考英语试卷
（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150 分 ）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题，每小题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. What does the man mean
A. Some painters have natural gift.
B. There are few successful painters.
C. The woman’s painting is a success.
2. Why didn’t the man accept the job
A. He doesn’t enjoy business trips as much as he used to.
B. He thinks the pay is too low to support his family.
C. He wants to spend more time with his family.
3. What did the man do this morning
A. He had a history lesson.
B. He had a chemistry lesson.
C. He attended a meeting.
4. What is the man’s telephone number
A. 4938044. B. 4389044. C. 4930844.
5. Where are the speakers
A. In the school. B. In the bank. C. In a hospital.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman want the man to do
A. To type her papers. B. To fix the computer. C. To hand in his papers.
7. When will the man hand in his papers
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Who will marry tonight
A. Diana Blake and Frank Cook.
B. Diana Blake and Bland Cook.
C. Diana Blook and Frank Cook.
9. What is the job of Diana
A. A professor of English.
B. An editor of the Washington Post.
C. An online editor of the New York Time.
10. What’s the relationship between the man and Frank Cook
A. Colleagues. B. Friends. C. Strangers.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. When does the man leave for work every day
A. At 6:20 a.m. B. At 6:40 a.m. C. At 7:00 a.m.
12. What does the man probably do after 10:00 p.m.
A. Watch TV. B. Do some reading. C. Work on his website.
13. How does the man feel about his life
A. Satisfied. B. Tired. C. Disappointed.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why does the man congratulate the woman
A. She looks wonderful. B. She will go to Spain. C. She has just got married.
15. Who is Mike
A. Mary’s Husband. B. Mary’s classmate. C. One of Mary’s relatives.
16. Where does the conversation take place
A. In the street. B. At a party. C. In Barcelona.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker
A. A singer. B. An actress. C. A reporter.
18. What does the speaker usually have
A. Aspirin. B. Vitamin C. C. Honey.
19. Where does the speaker like going for a holiday
A. In the mountains. B. Along the sea. C. At home.
20. How does the speaker feel about her job
A. Tired. B. Pleased. C. Hard.
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，从每题给出的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项
A
475 Riverside Drive
New York N.Y. 10027
Jan.15, 2011
Dear John,
I'm sorry you didn't get the part you tried out for in that play. I know how much you wanted to be in the play. Now you feel that maybe acting isn't the right future for you. I think you're wrong. You're a good actor. Do you remember when you played Caesar in your summer theatre group's play You were excellent. People clapped(鼓掌)every time you walked on stage（舞台). Even the other actors loved you.
All actors have to get used to being turned down for a job. It's part of an actor's life. Even famous actors don't get every part they want. I think you should give acting another chance. You love it so much, and you're good at it. Don't be discouraged because you lose one part in the play. Wait a bit, and try for another one. After all, you can always give up some other time.
Love,
Jane
21. Jane wrote this letter because____.
A. she wanted John to get a part in the play he was trying out for
B. she wanted to tell John that he shouldn't give up acting.
C. she wanted to tell John how to become an actor
D. she was unhappy with John.
22. Jane talks about other actors to show Jon that ____.
A. they are as bad as he is B. acting is a hard life
C. they sometimes get turned down for parts they want. D. they are lucky enough
23. What does Jane think of John
A. He is a good actor, and some day he will be successful.
B. He is too easily discouraged to become a good actor.
C. He is a better actor than the person who has got the part.
D. He is as unlucky as the other actors.
24. What does the underlined phrase probably mean ____
A. look for B. take care of
C. take a test, a trial ect. to get sth. D. envies at John's success.
B
Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and flexible knees; it is a matter of the will, a quality of the imagination, activity of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life.
Youth means courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the love of ease. This often exists in a man of 60 more than a boy of 20. Nobody grows old merely by a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals.
Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Worry, fear, self-distrust bows the heart and turns the spirit back to dust.
Whether 60 or 16, there is in every human being’s heart the interest in wonders, the unfailing appetite for what’s next and the joy of the game of living. In the center of your heart and my heart, there is a wireless station; so long as it receives messages of beauty, hope, courage and power from man and from the infinite, so long as you are young.
When your aerials（天线） are down, and your spirit is covered with snows of cynicism (愤世嫉俗的想法)and the ice of pessimism, then you’ve grown old, even at 20; but as long as your aerials are up, to catch waves of optimism, there’s hope you may die young at 80.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true
A. A man is old when he is 80 years old.
B. A man is young when he is 20 years old.
C. Years may not only wrinkle the skin, but the soul as well.
D. A man may die still young at 80 with his aerials up.
What’s the main idea of the passage
A. Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind.
B. One can choose to be young or old.
C. Beauty means youth.
D. You must be old when you die.
What can you infer from the last paragraph
A. Pessimistic people are often covered with snows of cynicism.
B. Optimistic people often have their aerials up at home.
C. Optimistic people live longer than pessimistic people.
D. If you want to die young at 80,you must be optimistic.
What does the underlined word in paragraph two possibly mean
A.谦虚 B.朴实 C.胆怯 D.固执
C
One of the most important social developments that helped to make possible a shift in thinking about the role of public education was the effect of the baby boom of the 1950's and 1960's on the schools. In the 1920's, but especially in the Depression conditions of the 1930's, the United States experienced a declining birth rate --- every thousand women aged fifteen to forty-four gave birth to about 118 live children in 1920, 89.2 in 1930, 75.8 in 1936, and 80 in 1940. With the growing prosperity brought on by the Second World War and the economic boom that followed it, young people married and established households earlier and began to raise larger families than during the Depression. Birth rates rose to 102 per thousand in 1946,106.2 in 1950, and 118 in 1955. Although economics was probably the most important reason, it is not the only explanation for the baby boom. The increased value placed on the idea of the family also helps to explain this rise in birth rates. The baby boomers began streaming into the first grade by the mid 1940's and became a flood by 1950. The public school system suddenly found itself overtaxed. While the number of schoolchildren rose because of wartime and postwar conditions, these same conditions made the schools even less prepared to cope with the flood. The wartime economy meant that few new schools were built between 1940 and 1945. Moreover, during the war and in the boom times that followed, large numbers of teachers left their profession for better-paying jobs elsewhere in the economy.
What does the underlined “it” refer to
A. The Second World War. B. The growing prosperity.
C. The economic boom. D. The Depression.
30. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
A. In the 1930's, every thousand women aged fifteen to forty-four gave birth to about 118 children.
B. Economics was the only important reason for the birth rate rising after the Second World War.
C. Many important social developments made people rethink about the role of public education.
D. No new schools were built between 1940 and 1945.
31. People gave birth to many more children in the 1950's and 1960's because________
A. Many new jobs needed many children.
B. Many people died in the War.
C. People placed more value on the idea of the family.
D. There were many wonderful new schools.
32. The public school system suddenly found itself overtaxed NOT because________
A. Few new schools were built during wartime.
B. Too many children became the first grade students.
C. A large number of teachers left for better-paying jobs.
D. The public school system was worse than the private school system.
D
“Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity,” said the American talk show host Oprah Winfrey. I’ve never watched her show, but when a self-made billionaire gives life advice it’s probably worth listening to.
Her point is that blind luck is very rare. You may have to be lucky to find a good job these days but that does not mean you should sit at home waiting for the opportunity to come to you. If you’re a Chinese, you may already be familiar with the tale of a farmer waiting by a tree stump(树桩) for a rabbit to run out and break its neck.
A book by the UK psychologist Richard Wiseman, called The Luck Factor, argues we can all make ourselves luckier. It’s not about going to a temple to burn some incense(香) hopes that the gods will give you good fortune; it’s practical advice you can follow each day.
Wiseman conducted an experiment as part of his studies. First he divided volunteers into two groups; those who said they were lucky in life and those who said they were not. He gave everyone a newspaper and asked them to look through it to count how many photographs it had inside. On average, the unlucky people took about two minutes to count the photographs while the lucky people took just seconds. Why On the second page of the newspaper, a command, “Stop counting. There are 43 photographs in this newspaper,” was written in big letters. The unlucky people mostly did not spot the message.
It’s easy to compare this situation to a young person looking for jobs in a local paper. They might search so hard for one type of position that they miss an even better opportunity. People who are “lucky”, in fact, keep an open mind and don’t go through the same routine every day.
I first came to China in 2002 when it was considered a rather strange thing to do. Like many foreigners, my plan was to teach English for one year. Seven years later, and still here, I’ve had many great opportunities such as writing for newspapers and magazines. I did not dream these would have been possible. I’ve also never been sick, had an accident, got into a fight or had problems with the police. Coincidence After reading about Professor Wiseman’s studies I think not.
As Wiseman advises, I usually trust my own judgment. Your friends and parents may give you advice based on rational thinking, but it’s important to consider how you feel about each choice you make. Your feeling acts as a warning for a potential problem.
Finally, try to turn bad luck into good. Even if you do fall down and break a leg, the time spent at home can be used wisely to study English.
33. Which of the following proverbs most agrees with the writer’s point
A. Make the best of a bad job. B. Rome was not built in a day.
C. All is not gold that glitters. D.A flower in a garden doesn’t make a spring.
34. What do you know about Oprah Winfrey
A. She became famous through her family background.
B. She is a British talk show host.
C. She became successful by her own effort.
D. She was very lucky and seldom suffered setbacks in her life.
35. The writer quoted the Chinese tale of a farmer in order to show __________.
A. man can conquer nature
B. luck is in your own hand
C. bad luck can turn into good
D. you should not sit at home waiting for the opportunity to come to you
（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能够填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
36 Whether you’re unemployed and need a job or you are just sick of the one you have, Roswell Patch wants to help. We know new jobs can be hard to come by these days, which is why we’ll try to post a selection of jobs we’ve found in the area on the site each week. Happy hunting!
Part-time Spanish Instructor-World Language Institute, Inc. – Roswell.
37 Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drive a 15-passenger bus to pick up students from several schools, from 2 p. m. – 6 p. m. Monday-Friday. The position pays $ 10 per hour. More information about the job is available online.
Experienced Servers – Chill’s – Alpharetta
Chili’s in Alpharetta is seeking experienced servers to add to its team. 38 The pay is $ 2.13, plus tips. Stop by the store to fill out an application. More information about this position is available online.
Registered Nurese-North Fulton Regional Hospital-Roswell
North Fulton Regional Hospital is looking for a RN/Registered Nurse to fill a 12-hour night shift. 39 More information about the position is available online.
Software Engineer-ControlScan-Alpharetta
ControlScan in Alpharetta is hiring a software engineer. 40 Pay is commensurate（相称）with experience. More information about the position can be found online.
A. Applicants should have five or more years of relevant experience, as well as advanced knowledge of computer technology.
B. World Language Institute, Inc. in Roswell is currently hiring a part-time, native-speaking Spanish instructor.
C. Qualifications will include being clean and neat and having great attitude and customer service skills.
D. People out of work need help. And they need to learn a lot to get a job.
E. We like people with a warm heart and positive attitudes.
F. Applicants must be registered and previous hospital experience is preferred.
G. Here’s this week’s list of four open jobs throughout the local area.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空(共20小题，满分30分)
You know how wonderful you are, and you know that others know how wonderful you are, but what do you do when 41 crosses over the line into jealousy(嫉妒) One day if you realize that one of your friends is jealous and that this jealousy is 42 your friendship, it can seem like there is 43 that you can do, but the 44 news is that there is. Don’t let jealousy spoil your relationships. Deal with it straight and you might be 45 to normal much sooner than you think.
It can be 46 to walk up to a friend and ask them what the 47 is, but if you want to 48 your friendship you’ll have to do just that. Don’t 49 them and ask why they are 50 of you, just spend some time alone with them and let them know that you’ve been feeling like there’s been 51 coming between you. If they refuse to 52 , then use the opportunity to explain how you have been feeling. Chances are that something you 53 will strike a nerve and your friend will 54 up as well.
When you figure out what is 55 your friend, ask him what he thinks would make the situation 56 . Remember, though, that whatever 57 you decide on should be a compromise（妥协、和解）. Don’t limit your own talents or opportunities simply because your friend is unhappy.
Even the best friendship can be tinged(带有…色彩) by jealousy. This 58 emotion is rarely productive and can turn best friends into worst 59 . Before taking extreme action, chat with your jealous friend to see if the two of you can work out a compromise. If you 60 , be prepared to know exactly how far you will go to keep your friend and how far you won’t.
41. A. anger B. admiration C. pleasure D. happiness
42. A .protecting B. keeping C. hurting D. preventing
43. A. nothing B. something C. everything D. anything
44. A. good B. terrible C. frightening D. bad
45. A. over B. beyond C. across D. back
46. A. easy B. hard C. comfortable D. troublesome
47. A. friendship B. jealousy C. problem D. debate
48. A. spoil B. destroy C. promise D. save
49. A. blame B. praise C. approach D. question
50. A jealous B. fond C. aware D. careful
51. A. nothing B. something C. everything D. anything
52. A. change B. apologize C. move D. respond
53. A. say B. do C. like D. dislike
54. A. shut B. stay C. cut D. open
55. A. pleasing B. annoying C. satisfying D. surrounding
56. A. worse B. better C. best D. worst
57. A. decision B. choice C. suggestion D. solution
58. A. precious B. valuable C. destructive D. constructive
59. A. enemies B. fighters C. classmates D. colleagues
60. A. mustn’t B. shouldn’t C. needn’t D. can’t
（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。
A Teacher to Remember
For every student, 61 (meet)a good teacher is very important, it will change their lives. I am so 62 (幸运) that I met a good teacher and she opened the new chapter of my life. I will never forget the things she 63 (教)me.
When I was in high school, I felt so bored about the English class, because I did not understand it. Miss Li was my English teacher, she found my 64 （态度）to her class. One day, when the class was over, she asked me to her office. She did not blame me 65 sleeping in her class, 66 , she smiled and asked me the opinion about her class. I said her class was a little 67 (bore) and I thought she would be angry. Miss Li smiled and agreed 68 me. She asked me to give some opinion. I was so surprised that she was so kind. Miss Li improved her class and I became very active.
Though I enter the college, I will never forget Miss Li’s class and the things she taught me. She 69 (respect) me and makes me important. I am so 70 (thank) to her.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
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交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句最多有两处。每处错误仅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
An Unforgettable Challenge
When I was ten years old, I was very shy. Gradual, I became more and more confident. The followed year, I went to Yangzhou with two foreigners. I become their guide. First, they wanted to look around the Shouxi river by a boat. After that, they went to buy souvenirs. The sellers couldn’t speak English. Though it was very hard, but I tried my best to listen their words carefully and translate the sentences. They bought some souvenirs with my help. This was only a big challenge but also an unforgettable challenge. This opportunity made myself confident and brave. I hope I can catch many opportunity in the future, then I can speak English, because I think practice make perfect.
第二节 书面表达（25分）
文明出行保障生命安全。作为中学生的我们该怎么做？
注意事项：文章中不能透露出个人信息；字数：120字左右；第一句话已给出。
（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150 分 ）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题，每小题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. What does the man mean
A. Some painters have natural gift.
B. There are few successful painters.
C. The woman’s painting is a success.
2. Why didn’t the man accept the job
A. He doesn’t enjoy business trips as much as he used to.
B. He thinks the pay is too low to support his family.
C. He wants to spend more time with his family.
3. What did the man do this morning
A. He had a history lesson.
B. He had a chemistry lesson.
C. He attended a meeting.
4. What is the man’s telephone number
A. 4938044. B. 4389044. C. 4930844.
5. Where are the speakers
A. In the school. B. In the bank. C. In a hospital.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman want the man to do
A. To type her papers. B. To fix the computer. C. To hand in his papers.
7. When will the man hand in his papers
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Who will marry tonight
A. Diana Blake and Frank Cook.
B. Diana Blake and Bland Cook.
C. Diana Blook and Frank Cook.
9. What is the job of Diana
A. A professor of English.
B. An editor of the Washington Post.
C. An online editor of the New York Time.
10. What’s the relationship between the man and Frank Cook
A. Colleagues. B. Friends. C. Strangers.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. When does the man leave for work every day
A. At 6:20 a.m. B. At 6:40 a.m. C. At 7:00 a.m.
12. What does the man probably do after 10:00 p.m.
A. Watch TV. B. Do some reading. C. Work on his website.
13. How does the man feel about his life
A. Satisfied. B. Tired. C. Disappointed.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why does the man congratulate the woman
A. She looks wonderful. B. She will go to Spain. C. She has just got married.
15. Who is Mike
A. Mary’s Husband. B. Mary’s classmate. C. One of Mary’s relatives.
16. Where does the conversation take place
A. In the street. B. At a party. C. In Barcelona.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker
A. A singer. B. An actress. C. A reporter.
18. What does the speaker usually have
A. Aspirin. B. Vitamin C. C. Honey.
19. Where does the speaker like going for a holiday
A. In the mountains. B. Along the sea. C. At home.
20. How does the speaker feel about her job
A. Tired. B. Pleased. C. Hard.
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，从每题给出的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项
A
475 Riverside Drive
New York N.Y. 10027
Jan.15, 2011
Dear John,
I'm sorry you didn't get the part you tried out for in that play. I know how much you wanted to be in the play. Now you feel that maybe acting isn't the right future for you. I think you're wrong. You're a good actor. Do you remember when you played Caesar in your summer theatre group's play You were excellent. People clapped(鼓掌)every time you walked on stage（舞台). Even the other actors loved you.
All actors have to get used to being turned down for a job. It's part of an actor's life. Even famous actors don't get every part they want. I think you should give acting another chance. You love it so much, and you're good at it. Don't be discouraged because you lose one part in the play. Wait a bit, and try for another one. After all, you can always give up some other time.
Love,
Jane
21. Jane wrote this letter because____.
A. she wanted John to get a part in the play he was trying out for
B. she wanted to tell John that he shouldn't give up acting.
C. she wanted to tell John how to become an actor
D. she was unhappy with John.
22. Jane talks about other actors to show Jon that ____.
A. they are as bad as he is B. acting is a hard life
C. they sometimes get turned down for parts they want. D. they are lucky enough
23. What does Jane think of John
A. He is a good actor, and some day he will be successful.
B. He is too easily discouraged to become a good actor.
C. He is a better actor than the person who has got the part.
D. He is as unlucky as the other actors.
24. What does the underlined phrase probably mean ____
A. look for B. take care of
C. take a test, a trial ect. to get sth. D. envies at John's success.
B
Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and flexible knees; it is a matter of the will, a quality of the imagination, activity of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life.
Youth means courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the love of ease. This often exists in a man of 60 more than a boy of 20. Nobody grows old merely by a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals.
Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Worry, fear, self-distrust bows the heart and turns the spirit back to dust.
Whether 60 or 16, there is in every human being’s heart the interest in wonders, the unfailing appetite for what’s next and the joy of the game of living. In the center of your heart and my heart, there is a wireless station; so long as it receives messages of beauty, hope, courage and power from man and from the infinite, so long as you are young.
When your aerials（天线） are down, and your spirit is covered with snows of cynicism (愤世嫉俗的想法)and the ice of pessimism, then you’ve grown old, even at 20; but as long as your aerials are up, to catch waves of optimism, there’s hope you may die young at 80.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true
A. A man is old when he is 80 years old.
B. A man is young when he is 20 years old.
C. Years may not only wrinkle the skin, but the soul as well.
D. A man may die still young at 80 with his aerials up.
What’s the main idea of the passage
A. Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind.
B. One can choose to be young or old.
C. Beauty means youth.
D. You must be old when you die.
What can you infer from the last paragraph
A. Pessimistic people are often covered with snows of cynicism.
B. Optimistic people often have their aerials up at home.
C. Optimistic people live longer than pessimistic people.
D. If you want to die young at 80,you must be optimistic.
What does the underlined word in paragraph two possibly mean
A.谦虚 B.朴实 C.胆怯 D.固执
C
One of the most important social developments that helped to make possible a shift in thinking about the role of public education was the effect of the baby boom of the 1950's and 1960's on the schools. In the 1920's, but especially in the Depression conditions of the 1930's, the United States experienced a declining birth rate --- every thousand women aged fifteen to forty-four gave birth to about 118 live children in 1920, 89.2 in 1930, 75.8 in 1936, and 80 in 1940. With the growing prosperity brought on by the Second World War and the economic boom that followed it, young people married and established households earlier and began to raise larger families than during the Depression. Birth rates rose to 102 per thousand in 1946,106.2 in 1950, and 118 in 1955. Although economics was probably the most important reason, it is not the only explanation for the baby boom. The increased value placed on the idea of the family also helps to explain this rise in birth rates. The baby boomers began streaming into the first grade by the mid 1940's and became a flood by 1950. The public school system suddenly found itself overtaxed. While the number of schoolchildren rose because of wartime and postwar conditions, these same conditions made the schools even less prepared to cope with the flood. The wartime economy meant that few new schools were built between 1940 and 1945. Moreover, during the war and in the boom times that followed, large numbers of teachers left their profession for better-paying jobs elsewhere in the economy.
What does the underlined “it” refer to
A. The Second World War. B. The growing prosperity.
C. The economic boom. D. The Depression.
30. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
A. In the 1930's, every thousand women aged fifteen to forty-four gave birth to about 118 children.
B. Economics was the only important reason for the birth rate rising after the Second World War.
C. Many important social developments made people rethink about the role of public education.
D. No new schools were built between 1940 and 1945.
31. People gave birth to many more children in the 1950's and 1960's because________
A. Many new jobs needed many children.
B. Many people died in the War.
C. People placed more value on the idea of the family.
D. There were many wonderful new schools.
32. The public school system suddenly found itself overtaxed NOT because________
A. Few new schools were built during wartime.
B. Too many children became the first grade students.
C. A large number of teachers left for better-paying jobs.
D. The public school system was worse than the private school system.
D
“Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity,” said the American talk show host Oprah Winfrey. I’ve never watched her show, but when a self-made billionaire gives life advice it’s probably worth listening to.
Her point is that blind luck is very rare. You may have to be lucky to find a good job these days but that does not mean you should sit at home waiting for the opportunity to come to you. If you’re a Chinese, you may already be familiar with the tale of a farmer waiting by a tree stump(树桩) for a rabbit to run out and break its neck.
A book by the UK psychologist Richard Wiseman, called The Luck Factor, argues we can all make ourselves luckier. It’s not about going to a temple to burn some incense(香) hopes that the gods will give you good fortune; it’s practical advice you can follow each day.
Wiseman conducted an experiment as part of his studies. First he divided volunteers into two groups; those who said they were lucky in life and those who said they were not. He gave everyone a newspaper and asked them to look through it to count how many photographs it had inside. On average, the unlucky people took about two minutes to count the photographs while the lucky people took just seconds. Why On the second page of the newspaper, a command, “Stop counting. There are 43 photographs in this newspaper,” was written in big letters. The unlucky people mostly did not spot the message.
It’s easy to compare this situation to a young person looking for jobs in a local paper. They might search so hard for one type of position that they miss an even better opportunity. People who are “lucky”, in fact, keep an open mind and don’t go through the same routine every day.
I first came to China in 2002 when it was considered a rather strange thing to do. Like many foreigners, my plan was to teach English for one year. Seven years later, and still here, I’ve had many great opportunities such as writing for newspapers and magazines. I did not dream these would have been possible. I’ve also never been sick, had an accident, got into a fight or had problems with the police. Coincidence After reading about Professor Wiseman’s studies I think not.
As Wiseman advises, I usually trust my own judgment. Your friends and parents may give you advice based on rational thinking, but it’s important to consider how you feel about each choice you make. Your feeling acts as a warning for a potential problem.
Finally, try to turn bad luck into good. Even if you do fall down and break a leg, the time spent at home can be used wisely to study English.
33. Which of the following proverbs most agrees with the writer’s point
A. Make the best of a bad job. B. Rome was not built in a day.
C. All is not gold that glitters. D.A flower in a garden doesn’t make a spring.
34. What do you know about Oprah Winfrey
A. She became famous through her family background.
B. She is a British talk show host.
C. She became successful by her own effort.
D. She was very lucky and seldom suffered setbacks in her life.
35. The writer quoted the Chinese tale of a farmer in order to show __________.
A. man can conquer nature
B. luck is in your own hand
C. bad luck can turn into good
D. you should not sit at home waiting for the opportunity to come to you
（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能够填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
36 Whether you’re unemployed and need a job or you are just sick of the one you have, Roswell Patch wants to help. We know new jobs can be hard to come by these days, which is why we’ll try to post a selection of jobs we’ve found in the area on the site each week. Happy hunting!
Part-time Spanish Instructor-World Language Institute, Inc. – Roswell.
37 Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drive a 15-passenger bus to pick up students from several schools, from 2 p. m. – 6 p. m. Monday-Friday. The position pays $ 10 per hour. More information about the job is available online.
Experienced Servers – Chill’s – Alpharetta
Chili’s in Alpharetta is seeking experienced servers to add to its team. 38 The pay is $ 2.13, plus tips. Stop by the store to fill out an application. More information about this position is available online.
Registered Nurese-North Fulton Regional Hospital-Roswell
North Fulton Regional Hospital is looking for a RN/Registered Nurse to fill a 12-hour night shift. 39 More information about the position is available online.
Software Engineer-ControlScan-Alpharetta
ControlScan in Alpharetta is hiring a software engineer. 40 Pay is commensurate（相称）with experience. More information about the position can be found online.
A. Applicants should have five or more years of relevant experience, as well as advanced knowledge of computer technology.
B. World Language Institute, Inc. in Roswell is currently hiring a part-time, native-speaking Spanish instructor.
C. Qualifications will include being clean and neat and having great attitude and customer service skills.
D. People out of work need help. And they need to learn a lot to get a job.
E. We like people with a warm heart and positive attitudes.
F. Applicants must be registered and previous hospital experience is preferred.
G. Here’s this week’s list of four open jobs throughout the local area.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空(共20小题，满分30分)
You know how wonderful you are, and you know that others know how wonderful you are, but what do you do when 41 crosses over the line into jealousy(嫉妒) One day if you realize that one of your friends is jealous and that this jealousy is 42 your friendship, it can seem like there is 43 that you can do, but the 44 news is that there is. Don’t let jealousy spoil your relationships. Deal with it straight and you might be 45 to normal much sooner than you think.
It can be 46 to walk up to a friend and ask them what the 47 is, but if you want to 48 your friendship you’ll have to do just that. Don’t 49 them and ask why they are 50 of you, just spend some time alone with them and let them know that you’ve been feeling like there’s been 51 coming between you. If they refuse to 52 , then use the opportunity to explain how you have been feeling. Chances are that something you 53 will strike a nerve and your friend will 54 up as well.
When you figure out what is 55 your friend, ask him what he thinks would make the situation 56 . Remember, though, that whatever 57 you decide on should be a compromise（妥协、和解）. Don’t limit your own talents or opportunities simply because your friend is unhappy.
Even the best friendship can be tinged(带有…色彩) by jealousy. This 58 emotion is rarely productive and can turn best friends into worst 59 . Before taking extreme action, chat with your jealous friend to see if the two of you can work out a compromise. If you 60 , be prepared to know exactly how far you will go to keep your friend and how far you won’t.
41. A. anger B. admiration C. pleasure D. happiness
42. A .protecting B. keeping C. hurting D. preventing
43. A. nothing B. something C. everything D. anything
44. A. good B. terrible C. frightening D. bad
45. A. over B. beyond C. across D. back
46. A. easy B. hard C. comfortable D. troublesome
47. A. friendship B. jealousy C. problem D. debate
48. A. spoil B. destroy C. promise D. save
49. A. blame B. praise C. approach D. question
50. A jealous B. fond C. aware D. careful
51. A. nothing B. something C. everything D. anything
52. A. change B. apologize C. move D. respond
53. A. say B. do C. like D. dislike
54. A. shut B. stay C. cut D. open
55. A. pleasing B. annoying C. satisfying D. surrounding
56. A. worse B. better C. best D. worst
57. A. decision B. choice C. suggestion D. solution
58. A. precious B. valuable C. destructive D. constructive
59. A. enemies B. fighters C. classmates D. colleagues
60. A. mustn’t B. shouldn’t C. needn’t D. can’t
（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。
A Teacher to Remember
For every student, 61 (meet)a good teacher is very important, it will change their lives. I am so 62 (幸运) that I met a good teacher and she opened the new chapter of my life. I will never forget the things she 63 (教)me.
When I was in high school, I felt so bored about the English class, because I did not understand it. Miss Li was my English teacher, she found my 64 （态度）to her class. One day, when the class was over, she asked me to her office. She did not blame me 65 sleeping in her class, 66 , she smiled and asked me the opinion about her class. I said her class was a little 67 (bore) and I thought she would be angry. Miss Li smiled and agreed 68 me. She asked me to give some opinion. I was so surprised that she was so kind. Miss Li improved her class and I became very active.
Though I enter the college, I will never forget Miss Li’s class and the things she taught me. She 69 (respect) me and makes me important. I am so 70 (thank) to her.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
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交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句最多有两处。每处错误仅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
An Unforgettable Challenge
When I was ten years old, I was very shy. Gradual, I became more and more confident. The followed year, I went to Yangzhou with two foreigners. I become their guide. First, they wanted to look around the Shouxi river by a boat. After that, they went to buy souvenirs. The sellers couldn’t speak English. Though it was very hard, but I tried my best to listen their words carefully and translate the sentences. They bought some souvenirs with my help. This was only a big challenge but also an unforgettable challenge. This opportunity made myself confident and brave. I hope I can catch many opportunity in the future, then I can speak English, because I think practice make perfect.
第二节 书面表达（25分）
文明出行保障生命安全。作为中学生的我们该怎么做？
注意事项：文章中不能透露出个人信息；字数：120字左右；第一句话已给出。
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