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1、高考资源网高考资源网焦作市2010-2011学年（上）水平测试英语试卷 本试题分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。第卷第1至8页。第卷第9至10页。本试卷满分100分，另有附加题20分，考试时间100分钟。高考资源网高考资源网第卷（三部分，共80分）注意事项：1.答题前，考生在答题卡上务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等信息填涂清楚。2.每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共

2、5小题；每小题1分，满分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。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. How is John feeling? A. Sick. B. Better. C. Worse.2. Why is the woman late? A. Its her habit. B. She didnt catch the bus. C. She didnt take the right bus.3. When does the bank open on Sundays? A. At

3、 8 a.m. B. At 9 a.m. C. At 10 a.m.4. What is the woman doing? A. Making a suggestion. B. Making an invitation. C. Making a request.5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In the street. B. In a supermarket. C. In a hotel.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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

4、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至7题。6. What does the woman need to do before traveling? A. Change her plane ticket. B. Buy her plane ticket. C. Fill in the travel form.7. Why doesnt the woman want to give up her flat? A. She doesnt have time to

5、move. B. She has paid her rent for the room. C. She would have difficulty in finding another flat like this.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What are they talking about? A. Looking after a cat. B. Spending a holiday together. C. Writing down a list.9. What is the woman going to do? A. She is going to help the man

6、. B. She is going to write a shopping list. C. She is going to have a holiday in France.10. Whats the possible relationship between the two speakers? A. Next door neighbors. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a hotel. B. At

7、a TV station. C. At home.12. What is the man? A. A manager. B. A doctor. C. A nurse.13. Who cooks dinner on weekdays? A. Maria. B. Wilson. C. Richard.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Where does Ellen work? A. Berlin B. London C. Moscow15. What languages are not taught at Communication Express at the moment? A.

8、Russian and German B. Italian and German C. Russian and French16. Who might be Communication Expresss new German teacher? A. Ellen B. Bettina C. Toby听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。17. What do you think the passage is? A. A speech. B. A letter. C. A lesson.18. What is the passage mainly about? A. Internet. B. The

9、 21st century. C. New technologies.19. How many advantages have been mentioned? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.20. Which should be the topic of the passage? A. Technology Can Be Used to Purify Waste Water. B. The Internet Is a New Technology. C. What Can New Technology Bring Us?第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节

10、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。22. I wish I _ some silk when we were on holiday last year!A. bought B. had bought C. was buying D buy23. I asked Wang Junyan _ to be a journalist. A. why did she choose B. why she chose C. why she chooses D. why does she choose 24. The Penns are

11、offering a 50 dollar _ to the person who finds their missing dog. A. reward B. income C. money D. cash25. His hard work _ when he got the promotion. A. paid back B. turned over C. gave out D. paid off26. If it had rained, we _ the wedding in the house rather than in the garden that day. A. would hav

12、e B. were having C. had D. would have had27. My grandparents live in a small village. They always keep candles in the house _ there is a power failure. A. in case B. so that C. as if D. even though28. When the teacher asked me to retell the text, my mind went _ I could remember nothing. A. bad B.cra

13、zy C. hungry D. blank29. How do you like the performance _ by the pianist? Wonderful. In fact Ive never seen anyone performing so skillfully. A. presented B. to be presented C. was presented D. presenting30. When Madam Curie was young, women in Poland had no _ to university education. A. insurance B

14、. access C. devotion D. desire31. The students _ that the library be kept open during the vacation. A. ordered B. persuaded C. urged D. charged32. Toms score in the test is the highest in the class; he _ last night. A. should study B. should have studied C. must have studied D. might have studied33.

15、 You look so tired. Yes, I have been writing the papers these days and now I _ a good rest. A. approve B. predict C. confirm D. deserve34. _ of stealing money, the young man was brought to the police station. A. Accused B. Accusing C. To be accused D. He accused35. Personally, I think smoking is the

16、 main reason for early death.Well, _, yes, but we must take everything else into account. A. I couldnt agree more B. you lucky thing C. youre dead right D. to a certain extent第二节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-50各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。For the first nineteen months in her life, Helen K

17、eller was like any other bright happy child in every way. Then a sudden 36 destroyed her sight and hearing. The child couldnt find a way to 37 because she was not able to see or hear other people. For the next seven years she lived 38 a world of darkness, with no 39 . It was Miss Annie Sullivan who

18、changed Helens world. Annie 40 on a job which had seemed impossible. Annie made every effort to 41 this blind girl who had never learned to 42 a normal life.The teacher started with a system of spelling which used the sense of touch. In this system the person who was 43 a word tapped the students ha

19、nd very quickly and tapped it in different 44 to give the idea of different letters.One morning the child and her teacher were taking a walk to the open air. They stopped around a pump which was 45 to take water out of the well(水井). Miss Sullivan pumped out some 46 from the well and let it flow over

20、 one of Helens hands.While the cool water was flowing over that little girls hand, the teacher spelled the word “water” into the childs other 47 , first slowly, then quickly. Helen “watched” movements of Miss Sullivans fingers as they tapped the letters again,again and again. 48 the child seemed to

21、remember something that she had forgotten. It was like the 49 of a lost thought.Helen Keller later explained, “I know then that w-a-t-e-r meant something that was cool and flowing over my hand. That gave me light, hope and joy, and brought my 50 into a new, free world.”At last she understood how lan

22、guage works in mans life.36. A. chance B. illness C. image D. case37. A. smile B. walk C. speak D. cry38. A. in B. on C. at D. out of39. A. friends B. sounds C. joys D. feelings40. A. gave B. moved C. fixed D. took 41. A. teach B. talk C. understand D. protect42. A. want B. save C. live D. dream43.

23、A. reading B. saying C. learning D. spelling44. A. speeds B. ways C. behavior D. means45. A. spent B. cost C. used D. said46. A. oil B. mud C. air D. water 47. A. paper B. book C. hand D. face48. A. Suddenly B. Slowly C. Then D. Fortunately49. A. running B.sign C. return D. collecting50. A. family B

24、. status C. mind D. pleasure第三部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节 阅读下面两篇语言材料，然后按要求做题。（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）ABellwood, IL Kombo Peshu came to the United States from the poor village of Mwands, Kenya, ten years ago when Father Richard Quinn gave him the chance to further his education. Kombo was given a full scholarsh

25、ip to study for a masters degree.When Kombo returned to Kenya for a visit four years later, he realized how lucky he was to have received his education in the United States. Over the four years he was in America, conditions in Mwanda had worsened, and he was struck by how many children were struggli

26、ng to receive a proper education.Kombo knew that he had to give back to his people after seeing such hardships. First, he began to give money out of his own pocket, but he soon realized he had to do more. He went back to the United States and asked for donations(捐献), and was finally able to raise en

27、ough to start the Mughamba Scholarship Foundation, a fund for children in his village of Mwanda who cannot afford school. The people around him were so moved by his emotional accounts of these children that some of them not only gave money but also traveled with him back to Mwanda to see firsthand w

28、hat daily life is like for these children.Kombo continues to raise money for his village and currently has 40 students on scholarships for high school and 5 at universities in Kenya. In addition to continuing to raise money for his scholarship fund and by selling traditional Kenyan items he is also

29、working to raise money to get more running water in his village.51. Why did Kombo Peshu come to the US 10 years ago? A. A university offered him a chance to study abroad. B. He was sent to study by the Kenyan government. C. Richard Quinn invited him to come for a visit. D. He was funded to work on a

30、 masters degree.52. What impressed Kombo in Kenya was that _. A. many children were struggling hard to survive B. many children couldnt receive a proper education C. the children were living in very bad conditions D. most children couldnt go to school for the reason of wars53. What did Kombo do to h

31、elp his people? A. He managed to raise money in the US.B. He called on his friends to help. C. He ran a running water company in Mwanda. D. He donated his lifetime savings.54. The meaning of the underlined word “accounts” in the third paragraph is close to _. A. customer B. bank C. description D. ju

32、dgement 55. The purpose of writing the passage is to _. A. inspire more people to fight poverty B. share the story of Kombo Peshu C. encourage readers to contribute to Kenya D. show the living conditions of Kenyan children BThe West is full of fast food and large amounts of food which contribute to

33、many womens being fat. While many are fat, thin women are admired and seen as healthier. This has led to a culture of gym-going, strange dieting methods and, frequently, eating disorders. In the East, women tend to be smaller and many women take pills to keep their slim(苗条的) figures as they get olde

34、r. However, youre mistaken if you think thinness is the beauty standard all over the world. The BBC reports that in Mauritania, Africa, the opposite is true.In Mauritania,mothers force their daughters to eat a lot of food so that they get as fat as possible. The fatter they are, the more likely they

35、 are to marry well. Fat is also considered healthy, because in a country where HIV/AIDS is a very real problem, thin people are often sick and dying. However, “healthy” fat women are suffering from some problems of their own and many are dying in their 40s of weight-related diseases.The Mauritanian

36、government is trying to warn its people of the dangers of being overweight but its not easy to change cultural views. Many women worry that if they lose weight, their husbands will leave them for fatter, more attractive women.It seems that while education about the dangers of being too thin and too

37、fat is very important, what the world really needs is to become less pre-occupied with the size, shape and weight of womens bodies. The promotion of healthy practices is easy but changing cultural beauty standards takes more time, imagination and effort.56. According to the article, why are women us

38、ually fatter in the West? A. They dont exercise enough. B. Large food portions and fast food are common. C. They use unhealthy dieting methods. D. They believe that being fat is beautiful.57. What examples does the writer give of unhealthy weight-loss methods in the East and West? A. Strange dieting

39、 methods, exercising, taking pills and eating too much. B. Taking pills, watching what you eat and exercising. C. Strange dieting methods and warning people about the dangers of being overweight. D. Gym-going, strange dieting methods, eating disorders and taking pills. 58. Why are girls forced to ea

40、t a lot of food in Mauritania? A. They believe that fat people wont get HIV/AIDS. B. They believe that they can lead healthier lives. C. They believe that if they grow fat, they can marry good husbands. D. They believe that they wont get sick very often.59. According to the article, why do some wome

41、n in Mauritania not want to lose weight even though they know being fat is unhealthy? A. They worry that their husbands will leave them if theyre thin. B. They really like being beautiful. C. They really like eating a lot of food and being fat. D. The government forces them to eat a lot so they wont

42、 get sick.60. Does the writer think its important to educate people about the dangers of eating too much or too little? A. Yes, the writer thinks it should be taught in schools. B. No, the writer thinks that people should learn for themselves. C. Yes, but the writer thinks that other changes are als

43、o necessary.D. No, the writer thinks its more important to change cultural beauty standards.第二节（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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。答案填在第II卷的相应位置。 Oxford UniversityOxford University is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. 61 This makes the university an amazing

44、 900 years old. During this time, the city of Oxford has had many history-makers walking its streets to and from lecture halls, libraries, and pubs!There are too many famous Oxonians (as students and graduates of Oxford are known) to mention them all here. However, Oxford has educated British and fo

45、reign monarchs(君主), over 20 British prime ministers and more than 25 foreign leaders. 62 Oxford Universitys main rival(对手) is Cambridge University, located in the town of Cambridge, northeast of Oxford. 63 In 1209, a serious disagreement between some of the Oxford University students and Oxford resi

46、dents led to several academics fleeing Oxford and setting up the University of Cambridge. The rivalry is friendly these days, but every year there is a rowing race on the River Thames in London between the two universities. 64 Members of both teams are traditionally known as “blues” and each boat as

47、 a “Blue Boat”. Cambridge is in light blue and Oxford in dark blue.Boats are important for another reason for fun! Punting is a type of relaxed boating done in summer in punts(平底船). They are suitable for shallow rivers and streams. Punters use poles to push the punts along. 65 Even tourists can punt

48、(用篙撑)! Punting takes place in Cambridge, too but any Oxonian will tell you which location is better!A. Its known as “The Boat Race” and each team trains for it seriously.B. Teaching began there in 1096 although its exact date of foundation is unknown.C. The best rowers are tall and strong and are ex

49、cellent swimmers.D. The rivalry has deep historical roots.E. Most punting in Oxford takes place on the River Cherwell which flows through peaceful fields and woods.F. It has also educated more than 45 Nobel Prize winners and many famous authors.G. The only fun to be had in Oxford is in its beautiful

50、 gardens.第II卷（共20分）第四部分 写作（共两节，满分20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处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加： 在缺词处加上一个漏词符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除： 把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改： 在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意： 1每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Some students copy others homework. In one

51、 hand, it is true that sometimes we have many problem with our homework. On the other hand, some students copy others homework because they are not interesting in their lessons.On my opinion, copying others homework are a bad habit. For one thing, it is be against the rules of the school. We should

52、work hardly to achieve high grades. For another, because copying others homework, we will lose the ability to thinking. So, lets worked together to give up such bad behavior.第二节 书面表达（满分10分） 最近，你校将举行主题为“My favourite job”英语演讲比赛，根据要求，写一篇演讲稿。注意：1. 内容要点：(1) What job is suitable for you and your reason; (

53、2) Why it is your favourite job; (3) How you will achieve your goal.2.词数80左右。开头、结尾已给出，不计入总数。Good afternoon, everyone!The topic of my speech today is “My favourite job”. Thank you for your listening!附加题（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）按每小题后的要求做题，将答案写在题上。（每空写一词）1. The school which was destroyed in the earthquake ha

54、s been set up again. (改为同义句) The school _ _ the earthquake has been set up again.2. It is likely that he will come to the party tomorrow. (改为同义句) He _ _ to come to the party tomorrow.3. The boy was left alone in the dark room. He was so frightened as to cry. (合并成一个句子) _ _ in the dark room, the boy w

55、as so frightened as to cry.4. 就是在昨天，智利33名被困矿工获救。 (强调句) _ _ _ _ Chiles 33 trapped miners were rescued.5. “Could you give me a hand with the cleaning, please?” (改为间接引语) My sister asked me _ _ _ give _ a hand with the cleaning.6. Its a good idea to fly to Australia for our holiday, but we need to g_ _

56、the details about costs. (根据首字母填短语)7. It is one of the poorest countries in Western Europe i_ _ of natural resources,. (根据首字母填短语，“就某事来说”)8. Its a pity that I didnt go to Frence last summer. If I _ _, I would be better at French now. (用go正确形式填空)9. Jean said that she was starting her own company of st

57、untmen and stuntwomen then. (改为直接引语) Jean said: “_ _ _ _ own company of stuntmen and stuntwomen now.”10. I cant _ _ if she enjoys her job or not. (根据句意，从make up, make out, end up, believe in中选择填空)英语试卷参考答案第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）51-55 DBACB 56-60 BDCAC 61-65 BFDAE第四部分 写作（共两节，满分20分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；

58、每小题1分，满分10分）Some students copy others homework. In one hand, it is true that sometimes we have many Onproblem with our homework. On the other hand, some students copy others homework because problemsthey are not interesting in their lessons. interestedOn my opinion, copying others homework are a bad

59、 habit. For one thing, it is be against in is the rules of the school. We should work hardly to achieve high grades. hardFor another, because copying others homework, we will lose the ability to thinking. of to改为of或thinking改为thinkSo, lets worked together to give up so bad behavior. work第二节 书面表达（满分10分）（略）附加题（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）1. destroyed in 2. is likely 3. left alone 4. It was yesterday that 5. if/whether I could; her 6. go into 7. in terms 8. had gone 9. I am starting my 10. make out