肇庆市第四中学2012-2013高一上学期新课程模块考试英语试题第一部分：语言知识及运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）Once upon a time, a rich man wanted to make a trip (旅行) to another town. He tried not only to take things to sell but also to take money to 1 things with. He 2 to take ten servants with him. They would 3 the things to sell and the food to 4 on their trip. Before they started, a little boy ran up to 5 and asked to 6 with them.The rich man said to the little boy, “Well, 7 may go with us. 8 you are the smallest, the thinnest and the weakest of all my 9 , you cant carry a 10 load (担子). You must 11 the lightest one to carry.” The boy thanked his master and chose the biggest load to carry. That was bread.“You are 12 .” said his master, “That is the biggest and the heaviest one.” The boy said 13 and lifted the load gladly.On the trip they walked for days and at last they got to the town. All the servants were tired 14 the little servant. Do you know 15 ? Most of the bread was eaten during the trip and a little was left when they arrived at the town.1. A. eat B. buy C. change D. get2. A. decided B. liked C. hoped D. tried3. A. take B. bring C. carry D. borrow4. A. cook B. eat C. buy D. drink5. A. them B. the servants（仆人）C. the road D. the rich man6. A. stop B. stay C. go D. talk7. A. you B. he C. I D. they8. A. Since B. If C. Because D. But9. A. family B. guests C. servants D. things10. A. heavy B. light C. small D. difficult11. A. eat B. choose C. pick up D. understand12. A. brave B. right C. clever D. foolish13. A. sorry B. nothing C. angrily D. good-bye14. A. besides B. of C. except D. with15. A. who B. him C. that D. why第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）A Letter to A Student in YushuDear friend,When we learned over the radio and in the newspaper that Yushu was struck by 16._ terrible earthquake on April 14th, 2010, we became very 17._ (worry) and sad. It is said that thousands 18._ houses 19._(destroy) , so you cant have your classes as usual at present. I wonder 20._ _ things have got better by now. Dont lose heart and be strong-minded 21._ you are facing the great disaster, for people all over China are standing by you. Id like to send you some books 22._ were bought last week. I hope they will be 23._ (help) to your study. Please keep in touch with me 24._ I will try my best to help you. I believe that you will overcome all the 25._(difficulty) and live a new happy life. Yours truly,Li Ming第二部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AA young woman carrying a three-year-old child got on a bus. The conductor hurried to give her a warm welcome and then kindly asked the other passengers to make more room for the woman and her child. On seeing this, people began to talk. You know this conductor used to be very rude. Now suddenly he has changed his bad behavior, said a middle-aged man.Yes, he should be praised and we must write a letter to the company, said a second passenger. Thats right, another lady said, I wish a newspaper reporter were here so that more people could learn from this conductor.”Just then a gentleman who looked like a teacher turned to the conductor and said, Excuse me, but can I know your name, please? Your excellent service must be praised.Before he could open his mouth, the three-year-old child sitting on the young womans lap interrupted, I know his name. I call him Dad.26. The passengers were _ to see the conductors kindness to the woman and the child.A. excited B. pleased C. interested D. surprised27. One passenger suggested writing a letter to the company to _.A. make a demand for more busesB. thank the conductor for his good serviceC. criticize the conductor for his rude behaviorD. invite a newspaper reporter to write about the conductor28. Who was the three-year-old child?A. A teacher. B. A strange passenger.C. The conductors son. D. Not known from the story.29. The word he in the last paragraph refers to _.A. the gentleman B. the conductor C. the middle-aged man D. the three-year-old child30. It is clear from the story that the conductor _.A. has changed his attitude towards his workB. has now been kind and polite to all passengersC. has not changed his rude behavior to passengersD. has now been kind and polite to women with childrenBIt is important to know another language and how to communicate without words when you are in another country. Before saying anything, people communicate with each other by using