2012年英语试题(重庆卷).打印docx.docx

第一节 单项选择 21.-John,when shall we meet again ,Thursday or Friday? -_.Ill be off to London then. A .Either B. Neither C. Both D. None22.-kevin,you look worried .Anything wrong? -Well, I_ a test and Im waiting for the result. A. will take B .took C .had taken D .take23 ._to work overtime that evening ,I missed a wonderful film. A. Having been asked B. To ask C .Having asked D .To be asked24.Sam has been appointed _ manager of the engineering department to take _ place of George. A./,/ B .the,/ C the ,the D./, the25.-_you interrupt now? Cant you see Im on the phone? -Sorry Sir, but its urgent. A. Can B. Should C. Must D. Would26.-The Modern Art Exhibition in the City Museum has been cancelled. -Oh, no !_. A. Its a pity B .It doesnt matter C .I knew it already D. Its not interesting at all27.Food supplies in the flood-stricken area _.We must act immediately before theres nothing left. A .have run out B. are running outC. have been run out D. are being run out28.Were having a meeting in half an hour .The decision _at the meeting will influence the future of our company. A. to be made B .being madeC. made D. having been made29.Sales director is a position _ communication ability is just as important as sales. A. which B .thatC. when D .where30.Coach ,can I continue with the training? -You cant _you havent recovered from knee injury.A. until B. beforeC. as D. unless31.Before you quit your job, _how your family would feel about your decision. A. consider B. consideringC. to consider D. considered32.It was 80 years before Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic _ Zheng He sailed to East AfricaA. when B. thatC. after D. since33.The headmaster will not permit the change in the course, nor_ _it a thought. A. does he even give B. he even gives C will he even give D. he will even give34.Evdence has been found through years of study _childrens early sleeping problem is likely to continue when they grow up. A .why B. howC .whether D .that35.Look ,here comes your dream girl. Invite her to dance. _What if she refuses me? A.I dont know B. Why me? C. With pleasure D. So what?第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）I became a gardener when I was twelve. My early_36_of gardening may not have originated from my love for nature. It was to _37_my parents. At that time, we had a big yard in which a beautiful maple tree stood. But my mother often looked with _38_at this work of natural art. Those golden leaves seemed like tons of rubbish to her,“something else to _39_!”Seeing the neighbors busy with gardening, my father ever thought it a waste of time.At that age, I always did something_40_to whatever my parents did! If gardening were something they found_41_, I would plant a garden! I planted some lily（百合花）seeds in the yard. But they failed to _42_.I continued to plant sunflower seeds and roses, Wild _43_joy,I found the first rose bloom（开花）.One by one, the flowers bloomed their heads off._44_, I was touched by this land of wonder._45_, my parents showed no interest in my garden. My father even_46_at me because he found it was _47_to move around my garden to the driveway. To my mothers _48_,I put her vase my real roses which, in her eyes, were simply weeds_49_flowers.Regardless of their _50_, I kept on planting my garden and _51_to enjoy the pleasure of gardening. Plants make such good companions: they breathe, they bloom, they_52_to care and love. It has been many years since I made my first garden out of my desire to _53_my parent .Today I become known as Mrs. Greenthumbs, teaching gardening and hosting a gardening show which makes my parents feel very_54_.And now I could say it is my affection for_55_they makes me a real gardener.36. A. memory B. dream C. intention D. design37. A. please B. change C. help D. annoy38. A. doubt B. appreciation C. surprise D. excitement39. A. collect up B. care about C. clean up D. come in40. A. equal B. similar C. superior D. opposite41. A. painful B. valuable C. upsetting D. interesting42. A. come up B. break out C. hold on D. get through43. A. to B. with C. in D. by44. A. Luckily B. Cheerfully C. Regularly D. Eventually45. A. InsteadB. However C. Therefore D Besides46. A. shoutedB. laughed C. glanced D. jumped47. A. convenientB. troublesome C. enjoyable D. dangerous48. A. sadnessB. displeasure C. delight D. relief49. A. other thanB. more than C. rather than D. less than50. A. dislikeB. encouragement C. threat D. suggestion51. A. decidedB. stopped C. continued D. struggled52. A. devoteB. turn C. respond D. lead53. A. defeatB. satisfy C. respect D. challenge54. A. proudB. comfortable C. strange D. disappointed55. A. freedomB. life C. growth D. nature三 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分) AOne of my wonderful memories is about a Christmas gift. Unlike other gifts, it came without wrap(包装).On September 11th, 1958. Mum gave birth to Richard. After she brought him home from hospital, she put him in my lap, saying. I promised you a gift, and here it is. What an honor! I turned four a month earlier and none of my friends had such a baby doll of their own. I played with it day and night. I sang to it. I told it stories. 1 told it over and over how much I loved it!One morning, however, I found its bed empty. My doll was gone! I cried for it. Mum wept and told me that the poor little thing had been sent to a hospital. It had a fever. For several days, I heard Mum and Dad whispering such words as hopeless, pitiful, and dying, which sounded ominous.Christmas was coming. Dont expect any presents this year. Dad said, pointing at the socks I hung in the living room. If your baby brother lives, thatll be Christmas enough. As he spoke, his eyes filled with tears. Id never seen him cry before.The phone rang early on Christmas morning. Dad jumped out of bed to answer it. From my bedroom I heard him say. What? Hes all right? He hung up and shouted upstairs. The hospital said we can bring Richard home! Thank God. I heard Mum cry.From the upstairs window, I watched my parents rush out to the car. I had never seen them happy. And I was also full of joy. What a wonderful day! My baby doll would be home. I ran downstairs. My socks still hung there flat. But I knew they were not empty; they were filled with love!56. What happened to the author on September 11, 1958 ? A. He got a baby brother B. He got a Christmas gift C. He became four years old D. He received a doll 57.What does the underlined word “ominous” in Paragraph 3 probably mean？ A. Impossible B. Boring C. Difficult D. Fearful58. Which word can best describe the feeling of the father when Christmas was coming? A. Excitement. B. Happiness. C. Sadness. D. Disappointment.59. What is the passage mainly about ? A. A sad Christmas day B. Life with a lovely baby C. A special Christmas gift. D. Memories of a happy familyBTop lists are lecturing people on everything from100 books to read . Arent you just tired of being told what to do with your time?Now you have a list to end all lists!Take a look at the following two examples from the list of 101 things not to do:Swim with Dolphins（海豚）？ Swimming with dolphins is one of the worlds most profitable tourist activities. However, not every dolphin will welcome having their busy, tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming and pushing around them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded with tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋桨).Heres a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually theyre just opening mouths.Go to See the Mona Lisa?There must be something about the mysterious(神秘的)smile. The 6 million people who visit the lady in the Louvre every year cant all be wrong after all. But they can be quite annoying standing in front of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact it is hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security reasons. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds most.If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldnt just be smiling, shed be laughing.So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Tings NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20 discount.60. According to the passage, swimming with dolphins_. A. is the worlds most popular tourist activity B. gives fun to both tourists and dolphins C. will make tourists busy and tired D. can cause danger to dolphins61. What does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa? A. It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile. B. It is not as satisfying as expected. C. Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough. D. Queuing for hours is worthwhile.62. The list of “101 things not to do” is made most probably because its author_. A. thinks it boring to do the things suggested by other lists B. believes other lists are not humorous enough C. intends to persuade people to read more lists D. wants to provide a list different from other lists63. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To advertise a bookB. To introduce a website C. To comment on popular lists D. To recommend tourist activities.CThere is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little whisky(威士忌)at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle. When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873 she wrote in her diary, “I never saw a lovelier spot,” And she didnt even go fishing.Scotland is not easily defined. In certain moments, this quiet land of lakes and grass mountains changes before your very eyes. When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange, the rivers, teeming with fish, can turn into streams of gold. As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy castle, any frustration will float away as gently as the circling water. Its just you and purple , pink ,white flowers, seeking a perfect harmony . If you are a new comer to fishing, Learning the basics form a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetimes fun. Four many, fishing is more than a sport; it is an art.Scotland offers interesting place where you can rest after a long days fishing. Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland, the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotlands mountains . Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains, and reaching its 1343-metre top is a challenge. But its not just what goes up that matters; what comes down is unique.More than 900 metres high, on the mountains north face, lies an all-important source of pure water. Its name comes form the Gaelic language “usquebaugh ;or “water of life”; And it is the single most important ingredient(原料) in Scotlands best known drink, whisky.64. The story of Queen Victoria is to show that _. A. the queen is rich in tour experience B. the Castle is a good place to go in Scotland C. tasting whisky is better than going fishing D.1873 is a special year for the queen65. How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed? A. By giving descriptions.B. By following time order. C. By analyzing causes D. By making comparisons.66. What is Ben Nevis special for? A. The Inverlochy Castle Hotel.B. The beauty of its surroundings. C. The water from the mountain.D. The challenge up to its top.67. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists.B. To show the attractions of Scotland to readers. C. To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland. D. To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland.DTo take the apple as a forbidden fruit is the most unlikely story the Christians（基督教徒）have ever cooked up. For them, the forbidden fruit from Eden is evil（邪恶的）.So when Columbus brought the tomato back from South America, a land mistakenly considered to be Eden, everyone jumped to be the obvious conclusion. Wrongly taken as the apple of Eden, the tomato was shut out of the door of Europeans.What made it particularly terrifying was its similarity to the mandrake, a plant that was thought to have come from Hell（地狱）.What earned the plant its awful reputation was its roots which looked like a dried-up human body occupied by evil spirits. Though the tomato and the mandrake were quite different except that both had bright red or yellow fruit, the general population considered them one and the same, too terrible to touch.Cautious Europeans long ignored the tomato, and until the early 1700s most of the Western people continued to drag their feet. In the 1880s, the daughter of a well-known plant expert wrote that the most interesting part of an afternoon tea at her fathers house had been the “introduction of this wonderful new fruit-or is it a vegetable?” As late as the twentieth century some writers classed tomatoes with mandrakes as an” evil fruit”.But in the end tomatoes carried the day. The hero of the tomato was an American named Robert Johnson, and when he was publicly going to eat the tomato in 1820,people journeyed for hundreds of miles to watch him drop dead.” What are you afraid of?” he shouted. ”Ill show you fools these things are good to eat!” Then he bit into the tomato. Some people fainted. But he survived and, according to a local story, set up a tomato-canning factory.68. The tomato was shut out of the door of early Europeans mainly because _. A. it made Christians evil B. it was the apple of Eden C. it came from a forbidden landD. it was religiously unacceptable 69. What can we infer the underlined part in Paragraph 3? A. The process of ignoring the tomato slowed down B. There was little progress in the study of the tomato C. The tomato was still refused in most western countries D. Most western people continued to get rid of the tomato 70. What is the main reason for Robert Johnson to eat the tomato Publicly? A. To make himself a hero B. To remove peoples fear of the tomato C. To speed up the popularity of the tomato D. To persuade people to buy products from his factory 71. What is the main purpose of the passage ? A. To challenge peoples fixed concept of the tomato B. To give an explanation to peoples dislike of the tomato C. To present the change of peoples attitudes to the tomato D. To show the process of freeing the tomato from religious influence E In his 1930 essay “Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren “, John Keynes, a famous economist, wrote that human needs fall into two classes: absolute needs ,which are independent of what others have , and relative needs ,which make us feel superior to our fellows. He thought that although relative needs may indeed be insatiable (无止境的) ,this is not true of absolute needs. Keynes was surely correct that only a small part of total spending is decided by the desire for superiority. He was greatly mistaken, however, in seeing this desire as the only source of demands. Decisions to spend are also driven by ideas of quality which can influence the demand for almost all goods, including even basic goods like food. When a couple goes out for an anniversary dinner, for example, the thought of feeling superior to others probably never comes to them. The goal is to share a special meal that stands out from other meals.There are no obvious limits to the escalation of demands for quality. For example, Porsche ,a famous car producer, has a model which was considered perhaps the best sports car on the market Priced at over $120,000,it handles perfectly well and has great speed acceleration. But in 2004 the producer introduced some changes which made the model slightly better in handling acceleration. People who really care about cars find these small improvements exciting. To them, however, they must pay almost four times the price.By placing the desire to be superior to others at the heart of his description of insatiable demands, Keynes actually reduced such demands. However, the desire for higher quality has no natural limits.72. According to the passage, John Keynes believed that_. A. desire is the root of both absolute and relative needs B. absolute needs come from our sense of superiority C. relative needs alone lead to insatiable demands D. absolute needs are stronger than relative needs73. What do we know about the couple in Paragraph 3? A. They want to show their superiority B. They find specialty important to meals C. Their demands for food are not easily satisfied. D. Their choice of dinner is related to ideas of quality.74.What does the underlined word “escalation” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Understanding. B. Increase C. Difference D. Study75. The author of the passage argues that _. A. absolute needs have no limitsB. demands for quality are not insatiable C. human desires influence ideas of qualityD. relative needs decide most of our spending （广东卷）第一节: 完形填空 （共15小题； 每小题2分，满分30分）We all know t