马鞍山市2014年高三年级第一次教学质量检测

英语试题

本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，第Ⅰ卷第1至第7页，第Ⅱ卷第8页。全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

考生注意事项：

答题前，务必在试卷、答题卡规定的地方填写自己的姓名、座位号，并认真核对答题卡上所粘贴的条形码中姓名、座位号与本人姓名、座位号是否一致。务必在答题卡背面规定的地方填写姓名的座位号后两位。

答第Ⅰ卷时，每小题选出答案后，用2B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，再先涂其他答案标号。

3. 答第Ⅱ卷时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写，要求字体工整、笔迹清晰。必须在题号所指示的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。

第Ⅰ卷

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。

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。

例：How much is the shirt?

A. ￡19.15. B. ￡9.15. C. ￡19.18.

答案是B.

1. How often do the woman’s parents come to visit?

A. Once a week. B. Once a month. C. Twice a month.

2. Who is to blame for his being late according to David?

A. He himself. B. The traffic jam. C. The government.

3. What does the man suggest?

A. Covering the next topic. B. Having a break. C. Waiting for a good idea.

4. What are they talking about?A. High Street. B. The U.K. C. City shops.

5. Why does the man give up wine?

A. He has ordered too much.

B. He is going to drive his car.

C. He is not happy with the service.

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。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出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 man think of his present job?

A. It demands a lot. B. It’s creative. C. It’s challenging.

7. What does the woman probably mean?

A. The man is kind to his boss.

B. The man shouldn’t quit his job.

C. The man is patient with the job.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What does the man want the woman to do?

A. Go upstairs. B. Feed the Child. C. Look after his child.

9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Neighbors. B. Classmates. C. Relatives.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. How much will he pay if he goes to New York on 30 December?

A. $200. B. $800. C. $1,000.

11. How could he probably book his tickets?

A. By going to the airport himself.

B. By visiting the airline company.

C. By making a phone call or online.

12. When should the man arrive at the airport to get his tickets?

A. By 6:00a.m. B. By 8:00a.m. C. By 12:00p.m.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. How long did the woman stay in China?

A. Four days. B. A week. C. Two weeks.

14. What did she buy for herself?

A. A silk dress. B. Chinese snacks. C. Interesting books.

15. How was the schedule for the trip?

A. Tiring. B. Relaxing. C. Disappointing.

16. What can we learn about her trip?

A. She gave lectures on American education.

B. She was too busy to enjoy the views there.

C. She found the ancient buildings impressive.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What happens to most plans for the new year?

A. They are stuck to. B. They are given up. C. They are completed.

18. How many tips does the speaker list?

A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.

19. What is included in a daily routine?

A. Time to eat. B. Set small goals. C. Evaluate your progress.

20. Why is it important to find a friend with similar goals?

A. With a friend, you will not feel tired.B. Friends help you to adjust your goals.C. Friends help come up with new ideas.

第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

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得最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

例：It is generally considered unwise to give a child ________ he or she wants.

however B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever

答案是B.

21. Reading provides quiet, peaceful time alone and can be a good _______ from your busy life.

A. shelter B. escape C. absence D. departure

22. Although I majored in English, language _______ became a challenge when I set foot in the USA for the first time.

A. luckily B. naturally C. surprisingly D. gradually

23. I have a big dream — I want to go into space, _______ will take some time to realize, I guess.

A. which B. it C. what D. where

24. The TV show, “Daddy, where are we going?”, _______ across China, especially popular on the major Chinese websites.

A. exploded B. slipped C. leaked D. trembled

25. — Who has done that again?

— _______ you ask? Little Tom, of course!

A. Might B. Can C. Would D. Need

26. The new education system is said to be _______ to the successful development of the country.

A. apparent B. central C. allergic D. generous

27. At the bottom of her bed _______ many decorations that my daughter made for the coming new year.

A. hangs B. hang C. is hung D. are hung

28. Our head teacher’s playing the violin _______ our classroom on the New Year’s Party.

A. took in B. blocked out C. kicked off D. lighted up

29. If only I _______ your praise then! For, you see, I lost heart and gave up.

A. have heard B. hear C. had heard D. heard

30. I clapped my hands happily _______ the pilot’s beautiful flight on the Air Show.

A. in admiration of B. in memory of C. in support of D. in need of

31. — What do you want for breakfast, Joe?

— I think I _______ some bread and milk.

A. will have B. am going to have C. had D. am having

32. It is often said that home is _______ the heart is and now part of my heart is with my new classmates.

A. what B. how C. where D. when

33. Last Christmas, The Washington Post published an essay _______ what kind of Christmas dolls are popular with children in China.

A. asks B. asking C. asked D. having asked

34. Trust is needed in the whole society, which requires parents to obey their own rules and set a good example _______ children can trust them.

A. soon after B. as if C. in case D. so that

35. — Sorry, it’s already 6 o’clock. I have to be off for an appointment.

— OK. ________. See you.

A. It couldn’t be better B. You’ve got me there C. Let’s call it a day D. Take your time

第二节 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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I have been in love with China since 2010.

After one year in Zhejiang University, I got a great 36 — to work as an assistant manager in a big hotel. The best part of this job was that I was the only 37 , so I got a good chance to understand Chinese culture and practice my 38 .

Actually, I have got 39 I supposed to. I have got valuable experience, devoted friends and the feeling that I am not laowai anymore.

Guests were pleasantly surprised to see me there, because I was an interpreter, trip adviser, and 40 guide at the same time, which made their life much 41 . I met people from all over the world, who came to China for the first time, 42 who knew China better than me. 43 my Chinese colleagues, who had answers to all the questions about 44 , I could explain why you should 45 before you buy, why Chinese don’t let guests 46 dinner, why it is not common to book a taxi and why it is better to catch 47 on the street. I also had chances to 48 the development of China.

The waiters and managers were not only my teachers, but 49 my friends. If I needed help, they were 50 to help me. I enjoyed our small conversations 51 they were kind and educated. I was very proud and happy of the fact that all of them 52 me and I don’t feel 53 anymore.

The best part of my job was to see people coming 54 the hotel. When they recognized me, they 55 share their adventures, burdens, even thoughts with me. It means the world to me.

I spent there 8 months and it was a period when I was proud to be who I am.

36. A. scholarship B. degree C. job D. entertainment

37. A. manager B. stranger C. guest D. foreigner

38. A. judgment B. cooking C. English D. Chinese

39. A. more than B. as much as C. less than D. as little as

40. A. restaurant B. tour C. school D. family

41. A. tougher B. easier C. sharper D. safer

42. A. but B. then C. or D. so

43. A. But for B. Thanks to C. In addition to D. Except for

44. A. weather B. language C. direction D. culture

45. A. weep B. disappear C. pray D. bargain

46. A. give up B. pay for C. leave out D. take away

47. A. one B. them C. it D. that

48. A. overlook B. discuss C. design D. prevent

49. A. never ever B. now and then C. most of the time D. at times

50. A. curious B. delighted C. afraid D. lucky

51. A. unless B. although C. when D. because

52. A. trust B. envy C. ignore D. represent

53. A. annoyed B. embarrassed C. addicted D. amazed

54. A. out of B. from C. back to D. off

55. A. passively B. awfully C. unwillingly D. happily

第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题;每小题2分，满分40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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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