浙江省杭州四中高三英语第九次教学质检试题新人教版.doc

杭州四中高三年级2012学年第九次教学质量检测英语试题卷考生须知： 1本试卷分试题卷和答题卷，满分120分，考试时间120分钟。 2答题前，在答题卷密封区内，填写卡号、姓名、试场号、座位号。 3所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效。 4考试结束，只上交答题卷。第一部分：英语知识运用第一节单项选择（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）1. -we really enjoy ourselves at the party. thanks again, mr. and mrs. white.-_. just drop in whenever you feel like it. a. our great honor b. nice having you herec. nice you are here d. with pleasure 2. when a giraffe has _ drink, it has to stand with its front legs wide apart in order to reach _ water easily.a. 不填；不填 b. a; the c. the; 不填 d. 不填；the3. the main reason why apples products always manage to capture the imagination of people worldwide is their attention to _. each and every part of an apple product is perfect in its body. a. details b. functions c. features d. trends4. encouraged by my science teacher, i set about my studies on developing my product, _i hope i will succeed in applying for a patent（专利）.a. with whom b. to whom c. through whichd. for which5. he is only too ready to help others, seldom, _, refusing them when they turn to him.a. if never b. if ever c. if not d. if any6. - the research on the new bird flu virus vaccine is challenging and demanding. who do you think can do the job?-_ my students have a try?a. shall b. must c. will d. may7. we had a really bad time about six months ago but now things are _.a. looking up b. coming up c. making up d. turning up8. _ the temperature might drop, coal was prepared for warming.a. to consider b. considered c. considering d. to be considered9. many strange new means of transport have been developed in our century, the strangest of _ being perhaps the hovercraft(气垫船).a. which b. them c. that d. it10. its already 10clock. i wonder how it _ that she was two hours late on such a short trip.a. came overb. came outc. came aboutd. came up11. the sunspot came into its active stage, _ that happens once every eleven years.a. one b. it c. the one d. what12. roger had just walked into his office and that was when he was told that his plan had finally been approved. which of the following can be instead of the underlined(划线的) part to make the sentence better.a. and then they told himb. when it was learned by himc. and then he learnedd. when he learned13. many approaches have been _ to control the spread of h7n9 bird flu. a. adapted b. employed c. negotiated d. accessed14.-david, are you 1istening to me?-sorry, dad. i _ to make sense of what the reporter said. a. was trying b. have tried c. am trying d. tried15. the sleeping baby would be scared _ a sudden loud noise. a. was there b. there was c. should there be d. there should be16. stephen hawking believes that the earth is unlikely to be the only planet _ life has developed gradually. a. thatb. wherec. whichd. whose17. our manager _ for shanghai in a few days and he has asked me to find out when the earliest plane _ next wednesday.a. is leaving; takes off b. will leave; is taking off c. leaves; will take off d. is to leave; is going to take off18. as time went by, the plan stuck _ fairly practical. a. to prove b. to proved c. to proving d. to proves19.-why do you choose to work in an international travel agency?-well, you know, english is my _. so it is my best choice.a. strengthb. talentc. abilityd. skill20.- sorry, its already 6 oclock. i have to be off for an appointment. - ok. _. a. it couldnt be better b. you really have me therec. lets call it a day d. take your time第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的a, b, c, d四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。while attending a conference, i returned to my hotel room late one rainy eveningthe overhead light outside my door was 21 and i had difficulty finding the keyholewhen i finally 22 to open the door, i 23 around the wall for a light switchi found a 24 where a switch was once installedbut no switchno discouraged easily, i remembered seeing a 25 by the bed when i put away my luggage 26 in the dayi found the bed in the dark and felt around until i found the lamp, but when i switched it on, 27 happened! now what?though i knew that it was dark outside my window 28 the outdoor light was burned out, i thought that 29 if i opened the curtains i might be able to use the light from the 30 to find another lampso i 31 my way slowly across the room to the curtains andno draw-string!i finally stumbled （跌跌撞撞） around until i found a desk lamp that actually 32 ! that evening i discovered in a whole new way just how dark the world can be and how necessary 33 isbut even more necessary than 34 light is the light that shines from peoplethe light of love, sympathy and 35 because, for many people, the world is a dark and 36 placeit is the shining that is important, for someone today just may be stumbling in discouragement or fear and in 37 of some lightso let your light shinewhatever light you 38 may be a beacon （灯塔） of hope and encouragement in someones darknessand if you feel that your light is 39 a candle in a forest, remember thisthere isnt enough darkness in the world to 40 the light of one small candle21abroken bburning cshining dsmooth22amanaged battemptedcsucceeded dmeant23atouched bfeltcturneddlooked24alightbplateclampdsignal25alamp bswitch cdesk dwindow26alaterbearliercsoonerdfirst27asomethingbeverythingcnothingdanything28asincebunless cwhendalthough29acertainlybsurelycabsolutelydperhaps30astars broomcstreetdshop31aforced bmadecstruggleddpushed32aclosed bfailed cdid dworked33alove bthinking cdream dlight34aspiritualbphysical cmentaldinner35afaith bsoul cmind dattention36amixed bfancy clonelydcomplicated37alack bfavorcneeddface38aoffer breceive cdevote dthrow39aonly beven cever dmuch40agive outbleave outctake outdput out第二部分：阅读理解 第1节 ：阅读下列短文，选出最佳选项。（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）( a )many trees in the brackham area were brought down in the terrible storms that march. the town itself lost two great lime trees from the former market square. the disappearance of such striking features had changed the appearance of the town center entirely, to the annoyance of its more conservative inhabitants(居民).among the annoyed, under more normal circumstances, would have been chief inspector douglas pelham, head of the local police force. but at the height of that weeks storm, when the wind brought down even the mature walnut tree in his garden, pelham had in fact been in no fit state to notice. a large and healthy man, he had for the first time in his life been seriously ill with an attack of bronchitis. when he first complained of an aching head and tightness in his chest, his wife, molly, had tried to persuade him to go to the doctor. convinced that the police force could not do without him, he had, as usual, ignored her and attempted to carry on working. predictably, though he wouldnt have listened to anyone who tried to tell him so, this had the effect of fogging his memory and shortening his temper.it was only when his colleague, sergeant lloyd, took the initiative (主动) and drove him to the doctors door that he finally gave in. by that time, he didnt have the strength left to argue with her. in no time at all, she was taking him along to the chemists to get his medicine and then home to his unsurprised wife who sent him straight to bed. when molly told him, on the thursday morning, that the walnut tree had been brought down during the night, pelham hadnt been able to take it in. on thursday evening, he had asked weakly about damage to the house, groaned (含糊不清地说) thankfully when he heard there was none, and pulled the sheets over his head.it wasnt until saturday, when the medicine took effect, his temperature dropped and he got up, that he realized with a shock that the loss of the walnut tree had made a permanent difference to the appearance of the living-room. the pelhams large house stood in a sizable garden. it had not come cheap, but even so pelham had no regrets about buying it. the leafy garden had created an impression of privacy. now, though, the storm had changed his outlook.previously, the view from the living-room had featured the handsome walnut tree. this had not darkened the room because there was also a window on the opposite wall, but it had provided interesting patterns of light and shade that hid the true state of the worn furniture that the family had brought with them from their previous house.with the tree gone, the room seemed cruelly bright, its worn furnishings exposed in all their shabbiness. and the view from the window didnt bear looking at. the tall house next door, previously hidden by the tree, was now there, dominating the outlook with its unattractive purple bricks and external pipes. it seemed to have a great many upstairs windows, all of them watching the pelhams every movement.“doesnt it look terrible?” pelham whispered to his wife. but molly, standing in the doorway, sounded more pleased than dismayed. “thats what ive been telling you ever since we came here. we have to buy a new sofa, whatever it costs.”41. why were some people in brackham annoyed after the storm?a. no market could be held.b. the police had done little to help. c. the town looked different.d. fallen trees had not been removed. 42. in the third paragraph, what do we learn about chief inspector pelhams general attitude to his work? a. he finds it extremely annoying. b. is sure that he plays an important role.c. considers the systems are not clear enough. d. he does not trust the decisions made by his superiors.43. what aspect of the pelhams furniture does “shabbiness” in paragraph 8 describe?a. its condition. b. its colour. c. its position. d. its design.44. as a result of the storm, the pelhams living-room _.a. was pleasantly lighter b. felt less privatec. had a better view d. was in need of repair45. why did molly sound pleased by her husbands comment?a. it proved that he was well again. b. she agreed about the tree.c. she thought he meant the sofa. d. it was what she expected him to say.( b )surviving treasures from the national museum of afghanistanafghanistancrossroads of the ancient world3 march 3 july 2013at the heart of the silk road, afghanistan linked the great trading routes of ancient iran, central asia, indian and china, and the more distant cultures of greece and rome. nearly lost during the years of civil war and later taliban (塔利班) rule, precious objects that reveal this diverse past were bravely hidden in 1989 by officials from the national museum of afghanistan to save them from destruction. the surviving treasures date from 2000 bc to the 1st century ad and included rich gold ornaments (装饰品) found at a burial site and limestone (石灰石) sculptures of a greek city.this is a unique opportunity to discover the story of afghanistans ancient culture, its immense fragility, and the remarkable dedication (奉献) shown to its survival and protection.detailed informationopening hoursthe exhibition is open late on fridays until 20:30.10, members freeexhibition and events booking020 7323 8181make the most of your visiton weekdays, take advantage of a classic afternoon tea package in the court restaurant for just 26 (including exhibition ticket).the exhibition catalogue (25 paperback) and other related titles are available in the museum shops or online at /shop.the exhibition multimedia guide (1) is available at the exhibition entrance.if you are visiting with a group, ask for the group ticket price. details on group lecture packages are available at /groupvisits.special eventsnowruzmonday 18 march, 17:30.nowruz, or new year, is celebrated in many countries from afghanistan and iran to uzbekistan.17:3018:00 entrance to exhibition.19:00 talks and discussion on nowruz.15 (including exhibition entry).performance: the art of the afghan rubab.tuesday 14 may, 16:3017:30.afghan rubab virtuoso soudi homayun sakhi and tabla player yusuf mahmoud give a performance of a full raga and folk pieces.5, members 3.easter holiday activitiesthursday 18 monday 22 april,11:0016:00.explore the rich culture of afghanistan. listen to stories of alexander the great, try making a kite and be inspired by the treasures from the hill of gold.suitable for all ages.free, just drop in.46. if you arrive at the museum on april 20th, what can you enjoy?a. near year celebration. b. performance: the art of the afghan rubab.c. easter holiday activities. d. the exhibition without any special events.47. when seeing “the art of the afgahan rubab”, a tourist can pay less by _.a. booking tickets onlineb. attending talks and discussion on nowruzc. calling at 020 7323 8181d. becoming a member of the british museum48. which of the following statements is true?a. of all the special events performance costs least.b. museum officials saved these objects from destruction.c. the multimedia guide is offered to visitors without any charge.d. you can learn details about group visit either on website or by phone.49. where can you most probably find this passage?a. in a high school text book.b. in a history magazine.c. in a state-owned newspaper.d. in a travelers booklet. ( c )on august 5 at 10:31 p.m. pst, a rover（探测器）named curiosity touched down safely on the surface of mars, and i was lucky enough to have a front-row seat.my name is clara, and when i was in grade 6, i won the essay contest nasa held to name its next mars rover. the essay i wrote was not even 250 words long, but somehow it was enough to change my life.i still remember that cold december day, sitting in a science class. id finished a worksheet early and decided to get a time for kids magazine off mrs. estevezs bookshelf. it was the 2008 invention issue, but that wasnt the only thing that caught my eye. in the magazine, there was an article about a girl who named the mars exploration rovers, spirit and opportunity. the article also talked about the essay contest nasa was holding to name its next mars rover. before i even knew anything else about it, a single word flooded my 11-year-old mind: curiosity.i couldnt wait for the bell to ring so i could get started on my essay. that afternoon, i raced home from the bus stop, sat down at the computer and typed until my fingers ached. it turned out that i was just in time. a few days later, and the contest would have closed.five months later, shortly after i had turned 12, i was watching a national geographic special on mammoths when the phone rang. my mom answered, and immediately, a wide smile spread across her face. when she told me that i had won, i was happier than i could ever remember being, i screamed and ran up and down the stairs and all around the house. i completely forgot about the mammoths and did not even remember to turn off the tv until it was really late. curiosity is such an important part of who i am. i have always been fascinated by the stars, the planets, the sky and the universe. i remember as a little girl, my grandfather and i would sit together in the backyard for hours. hed tell me stories and point out the stars.my grandfather lived in china, thousands of miles away from my home in kansas. i loved the stars because they kept us together even when we were apart. they were always there, yet there was so much i didnt know about them. thats what i love so much about space. no matter how much we learn, it will always possess some mystery.in the past, space exploration may have been a competition to see who got somewhere first or the fastest. but now, it is one of the few things that bring people together. science is a language that needs no translation. it doesnt matter where youre from or what you look like you just have to have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for learning in order to succeed.people often ask me why we go to faraway places like mars. why do we explore? my answer to that is simple: because we can; because were curious; because we as human beings do not just stay holed up in one place. we are constantly wondering and trying to find out whats over the hill and beyond the horizon.the curiosity rover is more than just a robot. it is more than just a titanium body and aluminum wheels. curiosity represents the hard work, passion, love and commitment of thousands of people from all over the world who were brought together by science. science is so awesome. it is breathtaking and mind-blowing; and sometimes, its just a little bit crazy. the discoveries we make about our world are incredibly humbling. they move us forward and have the potential to benefit all of mankind.this december it will be four years of my life that have been tied to curiosity in some way. ive met so many amazing people through this experience, from scientists to engineers to administrators to volunteers. their devotion and enthusiasm inspire me great