重庆一中2016届10月月考英语试题及答案(4)

D. dogs can usually detect a fine difference in taste.
34. What’s the author attitude towards the bottled water?
A. approval        B. enthusiastic        C. indifferent        D. disappointed
35. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Bottled water brings in huge profits.
B. Why is bottled water so popular?
C. Competition from the water industry is intense.
D. The battle between wine and bottled water in the restaurant.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The ways to build a friendship
  There are many relationships in the world, and friendship is one of them, which is a very important and everyone needs it. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend.    36   But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage.  Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
  1.   Associate with others.
The first step to making friends is associating with other people.  You can go to public places to meet new people.  Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
2. Start a conversation
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. Do not wait to be spoken to.   37    . Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people. 
3.    38   
Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
4.    39  
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
5. Enjoy your friendship
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. Try not to find fault with your friends. Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be.         40   .
A.  Stay in touch       
B.  Let it grow.      
C.  Do things together.          
D.  You can always be the one to talk first.
E.  Making new friends comes easy for some people.
F.  Try not to make them understand what you are really thinking about.
G.  Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you

第三部分  英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节  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、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。
Shirley and his parents moved to a newly-found house and loved it very much. The sitting room was large enough to place their piano. One night, she and her mom sat side by side at the piano, playing some popular music for the   41   of their new settlement. The loud music filled the room and made them feel   42  .
The happiness,  43  ,didn’t disappear until the next morning. Someone had left a   44 under the door during the night. A neighbour had written to complain about the sound last night. Shirley’s mother asked the building superintendent(管理员) if he knew anything about it, but he said they were all  45  people and he couldn’t imagine anyone could have done it. Then, Shirley thought it would be considerate to write a letter to their  46  and apologize.
Her mother said, “Perhaps we could go and   47  everyone in person.”
“ How about inviting them for a   48  instead?” Shirley asked.
They both love the  49  . During the next few days, they   50  invitations and prepared desserts for their guests. Eventually, the day of the party  51  .
Some brought appetizing mashed potato and others bacon and grilled breast and eggplants. Some even took home-made cuisine with them to  52  . One woman, Mrs.Naomi,  53   Shirley’ mom with a book of piano music by Chopin.
“ I think you may like this.” she said, “ I heard you playing the other night, but the sounds woke me up. I wrote a short note but I hope you don’t think I  54  your music.”
Shirley’s mom smiled, “Maybe we  55  you an apology,” she said, “ I didn’t realize how late the night was and we should play some  56  music”
“That’s OK,” Mrs. Naomi said, “ I like what you play! It would add some  57  to the peaceful evening. Just not so loud at night, like the music in the book I just gave you.”
“ These songs are beautiful music, and we’ll be delighted to play them in the evening.”
“ I promise we won’t play so loud again” Shirley said. She was already prepared herself to  58   a new kind of music. Besides that, she felt  59  to see the big smile on her mom’s face, which gave her a feeling of  60  and made her feel that they were truly at home in the end.