东莞实验中学

English Monthly Test Paper for Senior Grade 1

2004/10

注意：1. 切记在答题卡和第二卷上填写学号；

2. 只交第二卷。

第一卷（五大题，共 115分）

I. 听力理解（共20小题，每小题1.5分；满分30分）

你将从录音上听到若干段小对话或讲话，每一段放两遍，请根据每段话的内 容回答一个或数个问题，问题及选择答案均印在下面。每个问题给你25秒钟回 答时间。

例：Man: I wonder why the office is still not open.

Woman: But it‗s not yet eight. In fact, it‘s only a quarter to eight. At what time does the office open? A. At 8:30. B. At 8:15 . C. At 8:00. 答案是C。

第一段对话，回答第1题

1.The dialogue took place ______.

A. in a hotel B. in a store C. in a restaurant

第二段对话，回答第2—5题 2.What is the topic of the dialogue?

A. The weather. B. Life in the country. C. Travelling with friends. 3. Where did Alice spend the nights in the country?

A. In a farmer‗s house. B. In the open. C. At a friend‘s home. 4. What was the weather like in the country?

A. It was fine. B. It was OK, but rained once. C. It was terrible. 5. How long did it take Alice to come back from the country? A. Half an hour. B. Four hours. C. Nine hours.

第三段对话，回答第6—9题 6. Where are the two speakers?

A. In the woman speaker‘s office. B. In the woman speaker‘s house. C. In a hospital.

7. The man came into the room because he ______.

A. worked there himself B. wanted to talk to Kate C. wanted Jane to type a letter for him

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8. What was Jane doing on the day when the dialogue took place?

A. She was taking a rest. B. She was taking an exam. C. She was preparing for an exam.

9. What will Kate do next year?

A. Go to Japan. B. Change her job. C. Go to night school.

第四段对话，回答第10—13题

10.Why did the woman want to talk to the man?

A. She was interested in foreigners. B. She planned to write about the evening school.

C. She wanted to be able to teach English better. 11.When did the conversation take place?

A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the evening.

12. Talking about his English the man thought that he was poor in ______. A. speaking B. writing C. grammar

13. After the conversation the man was going to ______. A. see his uncle B. have classes C. work in the shop

第五段讲话，回答第14—18题

14.When did the speaker get up every day in the past? A. At 5:00. B. At 5:30. C. At 6:00.

15. Early every morning the speaker had to ______.

A. clean the bathroom B. feed the chickens C. help his sister get dressed 16. The speaker and his sister did not go to school by bus because _______. A. their parents thought walking was good for them B. there was no bus running in that direction C. the school was quite near

17. On Sundays the speaker used to _______.

A. play in the street B. stay at home all day C. go to church three times 18.We can infer from the speech that the speaker _______.

A. is a teacher B. lives on a farm C. thinks children were happier in the past

第六段讲话，回答第19—20题 19.What happened the day before?

A. Some thieves stole paintings from a museum.

B. Some stolen paintings were sold at a very high price. C. The stolen paintings were returned at six in the morning. 20. How much were the paintings worth?

A. About a million pounds. B. More than a million pounds. C. More than two hundred and fifty thousand pounds.

II. 单项选择（共10小题，每小题1.5分；满分15分）

21.--The time we are making use of to solve the problem is very limited. --Yes, but I think you are not _____ the problem.

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A. determined about B. concerned about C. familiar to D. pleased with 22.--You have no idea what hardship I‘ve had to _____ during the last few months. How terrible!

-- Really? But you should have asked me to help you.

A. look through B. go over C. go through D. look up 23.--This is the first time that I ____ the Italian restaurant. --There is too much tasty food you can taste.

A. came to B. am coming into C. come into D. have been to 24. I _____ him to give up smoking, but failed. --Let me try, maybe my words will play a role.

A. persuaded B. managed to advise C. tried to persuade D. suggested 25. Tom is always playing alone. I wish he would ____ with other children. A. join B. join in C. take part in D. join up

26. ____ he has made up his mind, no one can make him change it. A. Once B. Unless C. Until D. As 27. –I‘m leaving for Beijing next week. -- How long ____ there?

A. have you stayed B. are you staying C. had you stayed D. did you stay 28. Native English speakers can understand each other ____ they don‘t speak the same kind of English.

A. even B. although C. even if D. as if

29.The visitor ____ that he ____ very glad to pay a visit to our country. A. said, was B. talked, had been C. told, was D. spoke, had been 30. -- How long _____ in the prison? --Since 1998.

A. was he kept B. has he been kept C. had he been kept D. will he be kept

III. 完形填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分；满分15分）

While I was waiting to enter university, I saw in a newspaper a teaching job __31__ at a school. Being very short of money and wanting to do something __32__, I applied (申请) , __33__ as I did so, that with no __34__ of teaching my chances of getting the job were little.

However, three days later, a letter arrived, calling me to Croydon for a meeting with the headmaster. It proved to be a __35__ journey: a train to Croydon station, a ten-minute bus ride and then a walk of at least a quarter of a mile. As a result I arrived there, feeling too hot to be nervous. It was clearly the headmaster himself __36__ opened the door. He was short and round.

―The school,‖ he said, ―is made up of one class of twenty-four boys between seven and thirteen.‖ I should have to teach all the subjects except art, which he taught himself. I should have to divide the class into __37__ groups and teach them in turn at three different levels, and I was __38__ at the thought of teaching maths — a subject at which I wasn't very good at school.

__39__ I had time to ask about my salary(薪水), he got up to his feet. ―Now,‖ he

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said, ―you'd better meet my wife. She is the one who really __40__ this school.‖ 31. A. kept B. lost C. wanted D. found 32. A. careful B. useful C. funny D. secret 33. A. expecting B. hearing C. fearing D. seeing 34. A. time B. experience C. means D. books 35. A. difficult B. pleasant C. comfortable D. short 36. A. whom B. that C. when D. which 37. A. one B. two C. three D. four

38. A. excited B. angry C. glad D. disappointed 39.A. After B. Before C. When D. Although 40.A. runs B. starts C. watches D. likes

IV．阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分；满分40分）

A

An old woman went suddenly blind. She promised a doctor a lot of money if he could make her see again. ―If you fail‖, she said ,

― you will get nothing,‖ The doctor agreed with her.

The doctor soon discovered what was wrong with her, but he decided not to cure her right away. Instead, each time he visited, he secretly took some of her things. When he had taken everything that he wanted, he cured her blindness and sent her a large bill. Now when the old woman could see again she noticed that all her things had gone and she refused to pay the bill. So the doctor took her before a judge.

―What the doctor says is true.‖ she said to the judge. ―But I say I‘m not cured, because I still can‘t see any of the things in my house.‖

The old woman won her case and the doctor went away unhappily without getting his pay.

41. The doctor didn’t cure the old woman right away because __________. A. He didn‘t know how to cure her B. He wanted to get a lot of money C. He wanted to take the woman‘s things D The woman refused to pay him 42. The woman was _______ .

A. clever B. greedy C. cruel D. dishonest 43. The doctor was ________.

A. honest B. a cheat C. a kind man D. ready to help others

44. The word “case” in the last paragraph means ______.

A. a single example B. a particular situation C. a question to be decided in a court of law D. box 45. Which sentence is right according to the passage? A. The judge didn‘t believe the old woman

B. The doctor cured the woman‘s blindness in a short time. C. The woman got back all her things taken by the doctor. D. The doctor failed to get his pay .

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B

A dog can‘t speak words, but it can ―talk‖. It has feelings just as you do. At times it may feel angry or afraid. Watch a dog closely. You can see what it is trying to tell you. When you are afraid, you may look down shyly. A fearful dog looks away from you . It may run away too. When you are angry with people, you stare at them and press your lips together. An angry dog also stares. Sometimes the hair along its back stands up.

Do you feel guilty when you have done something you shouldn‘t? Dogs can feel guilty, too. At times when I come home , my dog gives me a guilty look. Then I know he‘s done something wrong.

Dogs need love and attention. Some dogs are very unhappy when they are left alone for a long time. Some dogs even snap(撕咬) if they don‘t get enough attention.

You may have a dog or you may know a dog. Treat it well if you want to have fun with it. Play with it. Take it on walks. Don‘t order it round too much. Try not to punish it one time and not the next for doing the same thing. Always remember, a dog has needs and feelings just as you do. Talk to a dog , it‘ll talk to you, too. 46. If a dog snaps at things , it is because it may ______. A. feel lonely B. feel shy

C. be fearful D. be disappointed 47. You can tell that a dog has done something bad when _________. A. its hair stands up B. it runs away from you

C. it has a guilty expression D. its lips are pressed together

48. Which of the following things does the writer advise you to do towards your dog?

A. Never punish the dog B. Never leave the dog alone C. Train the dog to take orders from you D. Train it the way you want to be treated.

49. Suppose you punish your dog for tearing up a shoe, what should you do the next time it does so?

A. Talk to him B. Punish it again

C. Pay no attention to it D. Take it out for a walk

50. The word “guilty” in the second paragraph most probably means _______.

A. happy B. excited C. frightened D. sorry

C

Classified Ads

For direct classified service, call 800-0667 10a.m.-4 p.m., Monday –Friday For Rent(租)

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Best on Campus Excellent Room for girls, begins Jan., 2, 4, or 8 months lease(租借期). Single, $105-125. Double, $140. call 800-1932 . Family Home, 3 bedrooms, large yard. $275. Call 800-4300. Sheepskin Coat, men‘s size 42, 1 year old. $85. After 6 p.m. For Sale Call800-5224. Moving: Must sell. Color TV21, $150; transistor radio, $15; recorder, $25. Call 800-0739. Babysitter –My home Help Wanted If you could find a few hours during the day, some evenings and weekends to care for 2 school- age children, please call 800-1111. A black bag with a pencil-box and some books left in the reading room. Lost Will the finder please come to Class3, Grade 1? A green jacket was left on the sports ground yesterday afternoon (April Found 15th). Will the owner please ring 656-6688? 51. If you wanted to place an ad , what number would you call? A. 800-0739 B. 800-1932 C. 800-5224 D. 800-0667 52. If Mary wanted a room for herself , which room should she choose? A. Excellent B. Single C. Double D. Family Home 53. “Classified ads” may probably mean______. A ads about everyone‘s life

B. ads giving one some necessary information

C. ads divided into different groups according to a certain rule D. ads for which you needn‘t pay any money

. If you want to find a part-time job, you will look at _____. A. For Rent B. For Sale C. Help Wanted D. Lost

55. If you can’t find your school card, you will put up a notice at _____. A. Lost B. Find C. Help wanted D. For Sale

D

Milan, the second largest city of Italy, has won an undesirable(不受欢迎的) world record. Of the big cities studied by the World Health Organization and the United Nations, Milan was considered to have the worst air pollution. According to these two 10-year studies, the level of air pollution in Milan is twice as high as the levels in Paris and Beijing and three times those in Tokyo and London, and four times that in New York. The reason for Milan‘s bad pollution, to some experts, is that the city lies in a valley that holds back the poisonous gases. Though Milan has taken some measures(措施) to lower the level of pollution, the situation is still worrying. People joke to each other , ―If you‘re traveling to Milan, be sure to bring your gas mask(面具). In order to reduce the use of private cars in 1979, the authorities in Milan began an interesting experiment: Passengers in the city buses didn‘t have to pay for their

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tickets.

56. Which is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Milan‘s air is regarded to be worst polluted in Europe B. Experts thought that the air in Milan was badly polluted. C. The reason for the air pollution in Milan.

D. Measures have been taken by Milan to reduce the air pollution. 57. Which of the following cities keeps the lowest level of air pollution? A. London B. Tokyo C. New York D. Paris 58. Why is the air pollution in Milan so serious?

A. Because the city lies in a place where it is difficult for polluted air to move away.

B. Because too many cars are being driven in the city.

C. Because the city lies in a place where there are some mountains near it. D. Because Milan has taken some worrying measures.

59. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. Milan has taken some measures and the air pollutions is being reduced.

B. Milan has taken some measures, but the air pollution is still troublesome(麻烦的)

C. Milan has taken no measures so far to lower the level of pollution. D. Milan has taken every step to reduce the air pollution.

60. The government of Milan encouraged the people to take city buses for free in order to______.

A. have a safer transport

B. stop the air pollution completely

C. increase the income(收入) of the bus company D. reduce the pollution made by cars

V. 词义猜测：根据上下文猜测下列句子中划线单词的中文意思（共10小题，每小题1.5分；满分15分）

61. The Queen and her family now work hard as ambassadors for their country.

A. 代表 B.形象 C.大使 D.君主

62. History experts say Halloween(万圣节) goes back more than two thousand years of ancient Britain. A.古代的 B.近代的 C.原始的 D.遥远的

63. When you have just got acquainted with an American, he may ask you, ―Where do you work?‖

A. 认识 B.遇上 C.介绍 D.熟识 . No problem. I have absolute confidence（信心） in her.

A.许多的 B. 绝对的 C.相对的 D.很少的

65. One can get accustomed to operating an adding machine for five and a half days a week.

A. 通常的 B.熟悉的 C.沉溺的 D.习惯的

66. TV sets that you give your child to play with will make him happy and arouse his interest.

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A. 刺激 B.挑拨 C.引起 D. 扼杀 67. Could I have a brief word with you, Mr. Thomas? A.明确的 B.简单的 C.简洁的 D.复杂的

68. I want you both to be on your best behaviour at Granddad‘s home.

A.职责 B.孝顺 C.举止 D.尽力 69. None of us questioned my father‘s authority. A.权威 B. 作品 C.个性 D.能力 70. Here is an account of UFOs from a report. A. 会计 B.帐号 C.叙述 D.柜台

第二卷(两大题，共 35分)

VI. 用所给词的适当形式填空：（共10小题，每小题1.5分；满分15分） upset concern suffer purpose situation identity altitude ignore standard persuade attitude familiar 1. You‘ve got a Mum who is really ________________ about you. 2. He ___________ the neighbour‘s requests that he should make less noise. 3. In the present _____________, I wouldn‘t advise you to sell your house.

4. As soon as they found out I was a doctor, their whole _____________ changed. 5. The voice on the phone sounded ____________ to me.

6. If you break the law, you must be prepared to _____________ the consequences（后果）.

7. He has no sense of his own ______________.

8. Our students get very high _______________ of musical ability. 9. I was very___________ that the production had to come off. 10. I finally managed to ______________ her to go out with you.

VII. 汉译英：（共5小题，每小题4分；满分20分）

1. 父母亲对孩子们的学习都非常关注。( be concerned about )

2. 你想跟我们一起去喝点东西吗？(join…in)

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3. 他在英语俱乐部中起着重大的作用。(play a … part/role in )

4. 和他相处真不容易。( get along with )

5. 汤姆下定决心要赶上同班同学。(make up one‘s mind )

KEYS

听力：1－5: ACBAB 6－10: ACCCB 11-15: CABCB 16-20: BCCAC 单选：21-25: BCDCB 26-30: ABCAB 完形：31-35: CBCBA 36-40: BCDBA

阅读：41-45: CABCD 46-50: ACDBD 51-55: DBCCA 56-60: ACABD 猜词：61.C 62. A 63. D .B 65.D 66.C 67.C 68. C 69.A 70.C. 填词：1.concerned 2.ignored 3.situation 4.attitude 5.familiar

6. suffer 7.identity 8. standards 9.upset 10. persuade

翻译：

1. Parents are all very concerned about children‘s study. 2. Would you like to join us in a drink?

3. He plays an important role in the English club. 4. It‘s not easy to get along with him.

5. Tom made up his mind to catch up with his classmates.

学号(只填写最后后四位) ___________ 班级__________ 姓名 _____________

密 封 线

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