xxxXXXXX 学校XXXX 年学年度第二学期第二次月考XXX 年级xx 班级姓名:_______________班级:_______________考号:_______________一、完型填空(每空? 分,共? 分)1、 Recently, I heard a touching story which illustrates the 1 that words have to change a life -- a power that lies right in the hands of those reading this article .Mary had grown up knowing that she was different from the other kids, and she hated it .She was born with a cleft palate (先天性颚裂)and had to bear the jokes and 2 of cruel children who teased her non-stop about her 3 lip and unclear speech .She was 4 that no one, outside her family, could ever love her 5 she entered Mrs .Leonard ’s class . In the 1950’s , it was common for teachers to give their children a (n ) 6 hearing test .However, in Mary ’s 7 , in addition to her cleft palate, she was 8 able to hear out of one ear . 9 not to let the other children have another “ 10 ”to point out, she would 11 on the test each year .The “whisper test ” was given by having a child walk to the classroom door, turn sideways, close one ear with a finger, and then 12 something which the teacher whispered .Mary turned her bad ear towards her teacher and 13 to cover her good ear .She knew that teachers would often say things like, “The sky is blue .” or “What color are your shoes?” But not on that day .Surely, God put seven words in Mrs .Leonard ’s mouth that 14 Mary ’s life forever .When the “Whisper test ” came, Mary heard the words: “ I wish you were my little girl .”Words from a godly teacher can 15 a heart and powerfully set the course of a life .1.A .effect B .power C .factD .influence2.A .glares B .smiles C .staresD .enthusiasm3.A .misledB .mistakenC .mismatchedD .misshaped4.A.confirmed B.convinced C.informed D.warned5.A.when B.after C.untilD.since6.A.annual B.monthly C.weekly D.daily7.A.case B.opinion C.heart D.phenomenon8.A.nearly B.definitely C.barely D.eventually9.A.Worried B.Determined C.Surprised D.E xcited10.A.mistake B.drawback C.shortcoming D.diff erence11.A.compete B.succeed C.relyD.cheat12.A.exchange B.repeat C.modify D.neglect13.A.failed B.managed C.pretended D .remembered14.A.changed B.decided C.helpedD.improved15.A.break B.mend C.melt D.calm2、Tears clouded-my eyes as I stood in our washing room, holding Brett's jeans and full of burn holes;Tired and defeated, I 41 to the floor.The clothes were just one more thing Brett had 42 .He often got almost everything in the house out of 43 . Many windows in our house needed repair due to his breaking 44 to steal money when he chose to live on the street.Yet none of this could compare to the emotional 45 Brett had done to our once quiet home.Brett came to live with us when he was 12 years old.During the next few years I had dealt with Brett as 46 as possible, but inside I was shouting."I don't want him in my house another day, Lord! I just can't 47 him!"Having wiped my tears, I continued 48 him as before.When Brett was nearly 18, he landed again in Juvenile Hall(少管所).After that, my husband and I had to send Brett to a boarding school for helping 49 teens. At the 50 ceremony, each graduate held a white rose to give to the person who had 51 the roost to him or her.Brett spoke 52 to his parents and then spoke to me, "You did so much.You were always there, no matter 53 .My mom and dad, I was their kid.But you, 54 troubled enough by me, always 55 me such love.And I want you to know I love you for it." 56 .I stood as Brett placed the white rose in my hand and hugged me 57 .At that moment, tears 58 in my eyes again, this time not for disappointment butfor 59 .Although I had struggled with silent 60 toward my stepson, Brett had seen only my actions.Love is action.We may not always have positive feelings about certain people in our lives, but we can love them.41.A.sat B.sank C.bentD.dropped42.A.ruined B.lost C.torn D.broken43.A.danger B.place C.troubleD.order44.A.off B.in C.upD.away45.A.pain B.injury C.damage D.harm46.A.patiently B.willingly C.strictly D.rudely47.A.forgive B.educate C.stand D.control48.A.parenting B.pardoning C.comforting D.feeding49.A.lazy B.troublesome C.disappointing D.c areless50.A.opening B.official C.victory D.graduation51.A.afforded B.meant C.suppliedD.changed52.A.lovingly B.sadly C.proudly D .nervously53.A.where B.how C.whatD.who54.A.unless B.although C.because D.when55.A.cost B.lentC.taught D.showed56.A.Astonished B.Puzzled C.EncouragedD.Interested57.A.surely B.roughly C .tightly D.fiercely58.A.fell B.flowedC.moved D.gathered59.A.pity B.happinessC.luck D.success60.A.love. B.anxietyC.anger D.care二、阅读理解(每空?分,共?分)3、Good afternoon,and welcome to England.We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one.Today,I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.The first one is about drinking.Now,you may not buy alcohol (酒) in this country if you are under 18 years of age,nor may your friends buy it for you.Secondly,noise.Enjoy yourselves by all means,but please don’t make unnecessary noise,particularly at night.We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.Thirdly,crossing the road.Be careful!The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this epedestrian crossings (人行横道) and do not take any chances when crossing the road.My next point is about litter (throwing away waste material in a public place).It is an offence (违法行为) to drop litter in the street.When you have something to throw away,please put it in your pocket and take it home,or put it in a litter bin.Finally,as regards something,it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco (烟草) if you are under 16 years of age.I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance,you should contact your local police station,who will be pleased to help you.Now,are there any questions?41.The main purpose of this speech would be to________.A.prepare people for international travelB.declare the laws of different kindsC.inform people of the punishment for breaking lawsD.give advice to travelers to the country42.How many laws are there discussed in the speech?A.Three.B.Four.C.Five.D.Six.43.The underlined word “contact” in the seventh paragraph means________.A.keep in touch with B.joinC.reportD.get in touch with44.From the speech we learn that________.A.in this country,if you are under 18 years of age,you may not buy alcohol,but your friend can buy it for youB.you may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above 16 years of ageC.because the traffic moves on the left side of the road,you must use pedestrian crossings when crossing the roadD.you can’t make noise except at night45.Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?A.A policeman. B.A worker at a hotel.C.A lawyer. D.An air hostess (空姐).4、 When you’re returning to Australia, be careful that you don’t bring in pests and diseases. Some items you might bring back from overseas can be pests and diseases that Australia doesn’t have. When you return, declare(申报)all food, meat, fruits, plants, seeds, wooden souvenirs, animal or plant materials.Australia has strict quarantine(检疫)laws and tough on-the-spot fines. Every piece of luggage is now screened or X-rayed. If you fail to declare any quarantine items, or if you make a false declaration, you will get caught. In addition to on-the-spot fines, you could be accused and fined more than $60, 000 and you may risk 10 years in prison. All international mail is also screened.Some products may require treatment to make them safe. Items that are restricted because of the risk of pests and diseases will be seized and destroyed by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service(AQIS).In many cases, the goods you declare will be returned to you after inspection. However, any item that presents a quarantine risk will be withheld(扣留). You will be given a range of options for each item depending on the quarantine risk: ··Treating the item to make it safe*;·Holding the item until an import permit is presented*; ··Re-exporting the item*;··Destroying the item.Those treatments with the sign “*” are subject to fees.Further information:For more detailed information about bringing in food, animals, plants, animal or plant materials, call the AQIS at 1800-020-504.60. Which of the following don’t you need to declare when returning to Australia?A.Tea.B. Wooden combs.C. Some bread.D. A pair of glasses.61. If you make a false declaration, you would _______ .A. be fined a lot of moneyB. be forbidden to return to AustraliaC. have to declare your items againD. make yourself screened62. Where can we most probably find this passage?A. In an advertisement.B. In a traveling guidebook.C. At the police station.D. In a hospital.63. We can learn from the passage that _______ .A. you can keep the item before an import permit is presentedB. all products must be treated according to the AQISC. not all treatments for your declared items are freeD. travelers can sell their declared items参考答案一、完型填空1、1-5 BCDBC 6-10 AACBD 11-15 DBCAC2、BADBC ACABD BACBD ACDBC二、阅读理解3、【解析】通读全文可知。