山西省四校高三下学期第四次联考试卷（英语）

—Thank you for having bought me a ticket for the World Expo in Shanghai!
— ________.

Some exercises appear to be ______ ones you have done, but on ______ second thoughts, you’ll find that they’re different.

As we know, _______ medical examination will help us find out health problems as early as possible.

The small window in the wall could ______ some light into the room.

— I’ve told Nancy many times about the meeting, but she still forgot it!
— I understand. Actually, anyone ______ be very forgetful at times.

This kind of clothing material, ________soft and smooth, sells well.

The next time I went to see the house, its price had gone up by more than _____ 10%.

—I will come to attend your lecture at 10:00 tomorrow.
— I’m sorry, by then my lecture will have ended and I _____ in my office.

To keep safe _______ an earthquake, you should remain at a spot in your room where nothing may fall on you.

—Mrs. Stanley looks gorgeous tonight.
— The dark dress ______ her hidden beauty.

He will never give up the chance to go abroad for further education _____ the situation is.

. Though severely _____, the band insisted on playing their music late at night as usual.

He put it firmly that in no case _______ give in to others on such matters.

About one fourth of the families in the city have private cars and this number _____ to double in five years.

— I’ve been told that you are not content with your present job.
— Yeah. I am looking for a job _____ I can put my talent to good use.

A．which B．where C．when D．why

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，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My 14-year-old son, John, and I spotted the coat at the same time. It was hanging at a (an) 36  clothing store. The coat had a black velvet collar, delightful tailoring, a Fifth Avenue label (标签) and a (an)  37  price of $ 28.
We looked at  38 , saying nothing,  39  John’s eyes shone. Dark, woolen topcoats were popular just then with  40 , but could  41  several hundred dollars now.
John  42  the coat. He turned from side to side, eyeing himself in the mirror with a serious, studied  43  that soon changed into a smile. The  44  was perfect. John wore the coat to school the next day and came home wearing a big smile. “How did the kids like your coat?” I asked. “They love it.” He said, carefully  45  it over the chair and smoothing it flat.
Over the next few weeks, the  46  came over John. Quiet, reasoned discussion was  47  argument. He became more thoughtful and eager to  48 . “Good dinner, Mum,” he would say every evening. One day when I suggested that he might start on homework before dinner, John said, “You are right, and I guess I will.”
When I  49  this to one of his teachers and remarked that I didn’t know  50  caused the changes, she said with laughter, “It must be his coat!” At the library, we  51  to meet a friend who had not seen our children for a long time. “ 52  this be John?” he asked, looking up to John’s new height, assessing the cut of his coat, and extending his hand, one gentleman to another.
John and I both knew we should never  53  a person’s clothes for the real person within them. But there is something to be said for  54  a standard of excellence for the world to see, for practicing standards of excellence in thought, speech and behavior, and for  55  what is on the inside with what is on the outside.
36. A. second-hand       B. expensive     C. big        D. cheap
37. A. reasonable      B. unbelievable     C. special       D. average
38. A. each other      B. one another       C. the other    D. others
39. A. therefore        B. however       C. but        D. thus
40. A. adults         B. people          C. parents       D. teenagers
41. A. spend          B. cost           C. pay       D. take
42. A. touched              B. buttoned       C. held      D. obtained
43. A. gesture         B. expression     C. attitude      D. feeling
44. A. color          B . price         C. fit          D. style
45. A. pressing          B. taking         C. hanging      D. folding
46. A. happiness        B. satisfaction     C. change          D. generosity
47. A. because of      B. instead of        C. aware of    D. full of
48. A. please         B. regret         C. complain   D. apologize
49. A. mentioned      B. wrote               C. reported     D. explained
50. A. when          B. how 　　　　C. what      D. that
51. A. happened        B. came　　　　　C. intended    D. decided
52. A. Should         B. Would 　　　　C. Must        D. Could
53. A. watch         B. judge 　　　　C. mistake    D. consider
54. A. doing          B. showing 　　  C. speaking    D. wearing
55. A. comparing      B. connecting     C. combining        D. matching

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题,每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
There was room for all of us, and the sleeping bags kept the night coldness away. We would listen to the sound of the river, and hear the coyotes (土狼) howling along the hills not far away.
Those were the cool summer nights of the mid-nineties in Southern Alberta, Canada, when the four children were young and we would lie on the trampoline (蹦床) in the backyard late at night, for the sun would not set till late in July and August. We would look at the stars up above and never grow tired of it.
These were the times when I would tell the stories of my own childhood and teach the kids life’s lessons that have been remembered to this day. I chuckle (轻声地笑), as I recall the time when we heard a coyote not far away, and then I started a story about a bear approaching the trampoline. The bear came close (in the story), and the kids snuggled up to mom and me, until suddenly I’d let out a howl and grab all the kids and they would be frightened and jump up and then all laugh, “Daddy, you scared us!”
Now the children are in their mid and late teens, but they fondly remember the starry nights on that trampoline. Recently my oldest daughter on her wedding day sang a song for her parents, entitled “I’ll always be your little girl”. She wrote the music and words and yes indeed: it included a memory of those starry nights.
I have learned as a parent that one of the greatest gifts we can give our children as they are growing up is the time to tell them stories, or if telling stories is not that simple, perhaps read them a story. They can read their own books, but telling or reading them a story will create a close relationship with pleasant memories such as those late summer nights under the starry sky.
56. The passage is mainly about _____.
A. coyotes’ effects on children      B. the relationship between children
C. the author’s unforgettable experiences    D. the author’s memories of starry nights
57. The underlined part “snuggled up” probably means _____.
A. lay down   B. got close    C. gave in      D. struggled forward
58. How do the children feel about their childhood?
A. Very enjoyable.        B. A bit regretful.   C. Rather busy.      D. Sort of dull.
59. In the last paragraph, the writer mainly wants to express _____.
A. it is easy to tell stories to children   B. kids should read stories themselves
C. it is important to tell or read stories to kids    
D. it’s necessary to spend summer nights with kids

More teachers are starting off the school year with letters to parents and students to introduce themselves and set a tone (基调) for the year. The letters are a good way to start positive communication with parents, several teachers told Education World.
“I think it’s professional, ”said Dorothy Peselli, an English teacher at Sparta High School in Sparta, New Jersay, Peselli, who gives out the letters the first day of school, told Education World. “It gives parents an image of you as a professional. If you start communication off in a positive manner, you will have the parents on your side when you need them.”
In her letter to parents, Peselli encourages them to call or e-mail her with specific concerns about their children. “I want to work as a team to make sure that your child becomes an independent lifelong learner,” Peselli wrote to parents last September. She also telephones the parents of all her students at the beginning of the year.
Peselli includes with the letter a classroom handbook (手册) listing plans and rules. And she requires that both parents and students read and sign statements (included in the letter) when they read the handbook. The student letter also lists needed supplies and gives encouragement. “Please come to class ready to work and learn. This will be an exciting year for all of us,” it says.
Last year, Peselli taught at a different high school and parents there were “shocked”, but appreciative, that she had so much contact with them. “I received roses and a thank-you note from one boy and his mother,” Peselli said. She wished her own children’s teachers would take the time to write notes as well. “I never got a letter home from any of my daughter’s high school teachers.” she said, “It would be nice to know the background of some of the people who are teaching my daughter.”
60. We may learn from the text that ______.
A. most teachers are writing letters to parents and students
B. the handbook is used to list supplies and give encouragement
C. Peselli believe it important for teachers to exchange information with parents
D. Peselli mainly introduces her background and teaching experiences in the letters
61. The underlined word “it” in the fourth paragraph refers to _____.
A. the handbook     B. the requirement  C. the school   D. the letter
62. We can infer from the last paragraph that ______.
A. parents were satisfied with Peselli’s way of working
B. Peselli means to surprise parents by writing students
C. Peselli seemed to be popular among boy students
D. all Peselli’s children are studying in high schools
63. The purpose of the text is to ______.
A. introduce an English teaching method     B. give advice on how to teach students
C. encourage teachers to keep in touch with parents
D. show us how Dorothy Peselli makes teaching plans

If you are looking for a summer camp job opportunity, the following are some summer camp jobs available for 2010 summer.
1. Fishing / Fly-fishing
Male 21+. Teach fishing and fly-fishing (用假蝇钓鱼) techniques. Live with 6-8 campers, teach basic outdoor skills, lead backpacking trips and assist with canoe trips.
Salary: $2,400.00-$3,000.00
Roaring Brook Camp for Boys
480 Roaring Brook Road
Bradford, Vermont 05033, USA
Contact: Dr. Candice Raines at (800) 802-747-0282
2. Athletic Trainer
International Sports Training Camp is a specialized sports camp located on a private 100-acre lake in the scenic Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. We are famous for our outstanding facilities, innovative (创新的) programs and friendly staff. We are looking for both students and certified athletic trainers.
Salary: $2,500.00
International Sports Training Camp.
1100 Twin Lake Road
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360, USA
Contact: Kara Klaus at (570) 6202267
3. Head Cook
Manage kitchen staff of 4, order food and prepare meals and snacks for 50-60 campers and staff daily during sessions and training periods.
Salary: $3, 000.00-$4,000.00
Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies
HC 83, Box 38DD
Capon Bridge, West Virginia 26711, USA
Contact: Vini Schoene at (540) 465-1516
4. Drama Department Head
Camp Airy (for boys) is seeking an experienced individual with a theater background and experience in directing children’s productions. Supervise counselor staff and direct two major productions in our 600-seat Outdoor Theatre. Our summer season runs from June 17 to August 18. Be sure to visit our outstanding website at airylouise.org.
Salary: Depends on Experience.
Camp Airy & Camp Louise
14938 Old Camp Airy Road
Thurmont, Maryland 21788, USA
Contact: Steve Goldklang at (410) 466-9010
64. Who would be most interested in the passage?
A. College teachers.      B. Online bloggers.       C. Holiday-goers. D. Job seekers.
65. Mr. Smith is good at fishing and he plans to spend the summer doing what he loves and earn some money. Which number should he dial?
A. (570) 6202267.        B. (540) 465-1516. C. (800) 802-717-0282. D. (410) 466-9010.
66. Which of the following statements about Athletic Trainer is TRUE?
A. College graduates are preferred.      B. Only professional athletes can apply.
C. This position offers a monthly salary of $3,500.
D. Applicants can get in touch with Kara Klaus.
67. Which of the following organizations offers a salary depending on experience?
A. Camp Airy & Camp Louise.     B. International Sports Training Camp.
C. Roaring Brook Camp for Boys.       D. Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies.

Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are a major cause of climate change, and now a new study has confirmed that atmospheric CO2 is also affecting the ocean chemistry and potentially harming sea life.
Montana State University scientist Robert Dore has been researching the water in the Pacific Ocean for almost two decades.
“We’ve been going to the same spot in the Pacific Ocean, and we try and characterize long-term change in the open ocean environment. And one of the key things that we measure is CO2 levels. And we’ve been able to record this increasing quantity of atmospheric CO2 into the ocean.”
Scientists expected that as atmospheric CO2 increased, more and more of the carbon dioxide would be absorbed into the ocean, affecting the chemical balance of the sea water, with a potentially harmful impact on shellfish and coral in particular.
“As carbon dioxide dissolves (溶解) in the water, or seawater in this case, it forms a weak acid (酸), carbonic acid, ” Dore explains. “And therefore, as the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere goes up and that exchanges with the surface seawater, it drives the pH down, and makes it more acidic.”
The seawater Dore and his colleagues have analyzed confirms what the theory predicts.
The effect was particular striking at about 250 meters down, and again at 500 meters. Dore and his colleagues came up with two possible explanations. It could be that surface water picked up CO2 and then moved to those depths. Or there could be a biological explanation.
“It’s important to realize that the oceans are really becoming acidic. And it can have negative impacts on a whole variety of sea life from fish to coral. It’s potentially catastrophic.”
68. What can be the best title of the passage?
A. Sea Life Facing Danger    B. Scientist Researching Seawater
C. Oceans Becoming More Acidic D. Climate Change Affecting Seawater
69. Which of the following shows the process of the impact of atmospheric CO2 on sea life?
a. Sea life is endangered.             
b. CO2 goes into the surface water.
c. The ocean chemistry is affected.             
d. CO2 decreases the pH and makes the seawater more acidic.
e. CO2 levels in the atmosphere go up.
A. a→b→c→d→e         B. e→b→c→d→a
C. a→e→c→d→b         D. e→d→c→b→a
70. Scientist Robert Dore came to the conclusion based on ________.
A. his research and analysis   B. the expectation of other scientists
C. some former theory   D. a major cause of climate change
71. What does the passage want to tell us most?
A. It takes time to make a scientific study.
B. Atmospheric CO2 is doing harm to sea life.
C. Robert Dore is a committed and serious scientist.
D. Measures should be taken to prevent the potential catastrophe.

Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.
There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.
72. The author thinks the golf is resource-hungry because of the following EXCEPT that _____.
A. Golf wastes large areas of countryside     B. Golf runs out of much water
C. Keeping golf court in good condition needs too much energy
D. Golf is bad for people’s health
73. According to the passage, which of the following is an environment-friendly sport?
A. swimming in the pool               B. hiking in the hills
C. playing basketball in the gym         D. motor racing in the desert
74. The reason why the author uses power walking as an example mainly is that ______.
A. it improves our health                B. it is an outdoor sport
C. it uses fewer resources                D. it is recommended by experts
75. The passage is developed mainly by _____.
A. examples and explanation B. comparison and persuasion
C. facts and descriptions        D. figures and conclusion

第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共35分）
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节短文改错 (共10小题,每小题1分，满分10分)
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行做出判断：如无错误，在该行右边的横线上划一个“√”如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正：
该行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线（╲）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。
该行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
该行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意：原行没有错的不要改。
This summer holiday, I get a chance to teach English           76. ___________
beginners. I experienced life as teacher for the first time.           77. ___________
The students were very small, but I was even nervous when              78. ___________
so many kids stared at me. Fortunately, their warmly welcome 79. ___________
encouraged me. I taught them some letters, sang English songs 80. ___________
and played games with them, fill the classroom with laughter.    81. ___________
But little kid like talking with each other in class, so it was        82. ___________
hard to control the class. As a result, I got a sore throat. Thus,   83. ___________
I found that teaching is cool and exciting, especially that           84. ___________
when you help your students to learn anything with joy.            85. ___________

第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是李华，你的美国老师Miss Morgan要求你们明天下午去听一个美国历史的讲座。你因故不能参加。请你根据以下要点，写一封短信向Miss Morgan请假。
内容要点：
1. 表示歉意；
2. 理由：去机场接从法国回来的舅舅；
3. 询问：是否有录音，以便补听讲座。
注意：1. 词数：100词左右；
2. 可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Miss Morgan,
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua