2012英语三调试卷.doc

盐城市2012年普通高校单独招生第三次调研考试试卷英 语本试卷分第卷（客观题）和第卷（主观题）两部分。两卷满分100分。考试时间120分钟。 第卷（共75分）. 词汇和语法知识(共30小题，每小题1分；共30分)在下列每小题的4个选项中，只有一个最佳选项，找出这个选项，并将答案写在答题纸上。1. Although it seemed to be _ painful experience, he still found it _ fun. A. a; / B. /; a C. a; the D. a; a2. Being able to speak another language fluently is a great _ when youre looking for a job. A. advantageB. chance C. assistant D. importance3. Many competitors compete _ the game _ the gold medal. A. in; for B. for; in C. against; in D. with; for4. -Whats that unpleasant noise? -Oh, the road before the main gate _. A. is being repaired B. is repairing C. is repaired D. has been repaired5. There will be a discussion tomorrow; those who want to _, please raise your hands.A. join B. take part C. attend D. take part in6. It is a pity that none of the _ stopped _ the poor man lying there, begging. A. passer-bys; to help B. passers-by; helping C. passer-bys; helping D. passers-by; to help7. My sister met him at the Grand Theatre yesterday afternoon. So he _ have attended your lecture.A. neednt B. couldnt C. mustnt D. shouldnt8. After two hours of swimming, Smith and John came to _ was called Bird-island.A. the place where B. the place what C. what D. that9. It is what you do rather than what you say _ matters.A. that B. what C. which D. this10. While reading an interesting story book in my room, _.A . the light suddenly went out B. the doorbell rangC. someone was shouting outside D. I heard someone shouting outside11. Mike never said that he was fond of this kind of music, ?A. was he B. wasnt he C. did he D. didnt he12. _ is known to us all is that the 2012 Olympic Games will take place in London.A. It B. What C. As D. Which13. -I just cant stop worrying about the result of the job interview. -_. Theres nothing you can do now but wait.A. Relax B. Go ahead C. Go for it D. Good luck14. In some places women are expected to earn money _ men work at home and raise their children.A. but B. while C. because D. though15. All of us thought _ no use talking about some unpractical matters frequently. A. that B. it C. this D. which 16. Mom used only half of the money, the rest of which _ saved for other purposes. A. is B. areC. wasD. were17. A Dream of the Red Chamber(红楼梦) is said _ into dozens of languages in the last decade. A. to have been translated B. to be translated C. to translate D. to have translated18. The visitors said that they had never dreamed _ such beautiful scenery.A. there to be B. of there to be C. of there being D. of being19. The man was lucky enough to be able to rush out of the house _ it fell. A. until B. before C. after D. while20. I want very much to buy a car, but I cant afford .A. oneB. thatC. itD. this21. In order to reduce pollution, now wind _ electricity in more and more countries of the world. A. used to produce B. is used to producing C. is used to produce D. used to producing22. He knows little about the serious situation, _ he is _ a child.A. for; not more than B. for; no more than C. because; not more than D. because; more than23. Only after _ reached eighteen _ join the army.A. have you; you can B. have you; can you C. you have; you can D. you have; can you 24. This is the first time we _a film in the cinema together as a family. A. see B. had seen C. saw D. have seen 25. lain in bed for a rest, my baby cried.A. Hardly had I; thenB. Hardly had I; whenC. No sooner I had; thanD. No sooner had I; then26. When she saw the tiger, her face turned pale .A. frightening; with fearB. frightened; with fearC. frightening; at fearD. frightened; at fear27. The Smiths went to China for a _ tour _.A. seven days, in their seventy B. seven-day, at their seventiesC. seven-day, in their seventies D. seven-days, for their seventies 28. There were dirty marks on her trousers _ she had wiped her hands.A. where B. which C. when D. that29. When what her name was, the girl simply kept silent.A. askedB. to askC. askingD. to be asked30. The boy insisted that he wrong and .A. shouldnt do; shouldnt be punishedB. hadnt done; not be punishedC. didnt do; wasnt punishedD. not do; shouldnt be punishedII完形填空（共30小题，每小题0.5分；共15分）在下列两篇短文中，每小题有4个选项，找出最佳选项，并将答案写在答题纸上。Passage AMaking friends is a skill. Like most skills, it 31 patience. If you want to meet people and make friends, you must be willing to take some actions. You must first go where there are people. You wont make friends staying home 32 .Joining a club or group, talking to those who like the same things 33 you do is much easier. Or join someone 34 some activity.Many people are 35 when talking to new people. 36 meeting strangers means seeing the unknown. And its human nature to feel a bit upset about the unknown. Most of fears about meeting new people come from doubts about 37 . We imagine other people are 38 us finding us too tall or too short, too this or too that. But dont forget that they must be feeling the same way. Try to accept yourself as you are, and try to put the other at ease. Youll both feel more comfortable.Try to act self-confident 39 you dont feel that way when you enter a room full of strangers. Walk tall and straight, look at other people directly and 40 .If you see someone youd like to 41 , say something. Dont wait for 42 person to start a talk.Just meeting someone 43 does not mean that youll make friends with that person. 44 is based on mutual(相互的) likings and “give and take”. It takes time to 45 friendship.31. A. costs B. needs C. spends D. wants32. A. lonely B. yourself C. alone D. with you33. A. as B. that C. which D. what34. A. with B. in C. on D. to35. A. shy B. excited C. afraid D. worried36. A. At all B. For all C. In all D. After all37. A. yourself B. himself C. yourselves D. ourselves38. A. talking B. saying C. judging D. laughing39. A. even when B. even if C. as if D. what if40. A. laugh B. smile C. cry D. jump41. A. speak to B. talk about C. say to D. call up42. A. other B. the other C. another D. others43. A. old B. young C. new D. little44. A. Relation B. Friendship C. Connection D. Feeling45. A. develop B. start C. keep D. changePassage BGood morning, everyone. 46 to the new Sea Life Centre At Plymouth.The Sea Life Centre is a really exciting place. There are so many things to 47 here and everything is enjoyable. It costs3.70 for grown-ups.2 for children and 48 for over sixties and school groups. Its 49 from 9:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. every day except 25th and 26th of December.Special 50 include hourly feeding times for all the different animals and fish, and shows in the sea life theatre. 51 is always there to answer questions about what youve seen. 52 you are in a group of six or more people, we 53 give you a special guided tour of the centre. But you 54 to arrange this at the information desk when you 55 .The latest attraction is a big 56 tunnel(隧道)you can walk through. All around you, you will see fish swimming - sometimes even over your head. You certainly have the 57 view of the undersea world. Children 58 it and its really amazing for grown-ups, too.When you get 59 ,there is a relaxed family dining room serving food.Thats all. For 60 information, phone 01743-564219. Have a good time! Thank you.46. A. Go B. Come C. Walk D. Welcome47. A. see B. do C. play D. take48. A. little B. few C. less D. fewer49. A. popular B. busy C. crowded D. open50. A. changes B. programsC. attractions D. performances51. A. Someone B. Anyone C. Everyone D. No one 52. A. When B. If C. Because D. Until 53. A. can B. must C. should D. have to 54. A. decide B. like C. hope D. need55. A. return B. arrive C. leave D. travel56. A. metal B. water C. glass D. stone57. A. clearest B. funniest C. most relaxingD. most frightening 58. A. want B. visit C. love D. find59. A. tired B. bored C. thirsty D. hungry60. A. some B. more C. much D. most III阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分；共30分）根据下列短文内容回答问题。在每小题下面的4个选项中选出正确选项，并将答案写在答题纸上。Passage AMany teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members, especially their parents, dont know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice.It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or many friends. Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This communication is very important in childrens growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.However, parents often try to choose their childrens friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of “choice” is an interesting one. Have you even thought of the following questions?Who choose your friends? Do you choose friends or your friends choose you?Have you got a good friend your parents dont like?61. When teenagers stay alone, the usual way of communication is to .A. go to their friendsB. talk with their parentsC. have a discussion with their familyD. talk with their friends on the phone 62. Which of the following is DIFFERENT in meaning from the sentence “Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends.”?A. Some parents may even not allow their children to meet their good friends.B. Some parents may even ask their children to stay away from their good friends.C. Some parents may even not let their children meet their good friends.D. Some parents may want their children to stop to meet their good friends.63. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?A. Parents should like everything their children enjoy.B. In all families, children can choose everything they like.C. Parents should try their best to understand their children better.D. Teenagers can only go to their friends for help.Passage BIf your mother wants to tell you something, she uses words. Birds can not talk as we do. But some birds can make sounds to warn their young of danger. They have their own ways to make the young birds do certain thing. The jackdaw is a kind of blackbirds that lives in Europe. Jackdaws live together in flocks (群) .Young jackdaws do not know their enemies. When an older jackdaw sees a dog, it makes a loud tattling (格格响的)sound. The young birds know this sound means an enemy is nearby. The sound warns them to know their enemy. If a young jackdaw is in a dangerous place, a jackdaw parent flies over him from behind. The parent bird flies low over the young birds back, the parents tail feathers move quickly from side to side, It is trying to say, “ Follow me.” At the same time, the parent calls out, “Key-aw, Key-aw.” The parent means, “ Fly home with me.” The young bird then follows the older one home. Young jackdaws do not have to learn what certain sounds mean.They know the meaning of these sounds from the time they hatch . 64. When an old jackdaw sees a dog, it _. A. calls out “Follow me.” B. makes a loud sound C. flies away D. fights the dog 65. Parent jackdaw can use their tail feathers to _. A. ask their young to follow them B. play a game with the young C. tell the meal time D. give a warning of a fire 66. The story tells much about _. A. the danger of jackdaws B. in which mother can talk to their childrenC. the way jackdaws warn their young of dangerD. how the jackdaws are living67. Which of the following does this story lead you to believe? A. All animal parents can talk to their young. B. Dogs are the most dangerous enemies for jackdaws. C. Young jackdaws know the meaning of their parents sound when they grow older. D. Some birds can give certain information to one another.Passage CKing Albert of the Belgians was born in 1875. When he was young he studied engineering and was especially interested in ships and planes. One of his favourite sports was mountain climbing, and it was as a result of falling while out climbing that he died in 1934. He was 59 then.He is the best remembered by the Belgians for his leadership during World War I, which broke out in 1914, only five years after he came into power. Belgium(比利时) was officially neutral（中立）country at the start of the war, but because the Germans could more easily attack France by crossing Belgium, they did not care about Belgiums neutrality, and came into it after the beginning of war. Albert realized that his small country had no chance of stopping the German army, but decided that rather than just surrender（投降）, the Belgium should fight. Although almost the whole of their country was conquered（攻占）, the Belgians, led by their king, continued to fight against the Germans throughout the full four years of the war. King Alberts wife, Queen Elizabeth, also did her best for the country, working in an army hospital. There she did all kinds of work, from sweeping dirty floors to dressing the wounds of wounded soldiers.68. Albert became King of Belgium in _.A. 1919 B. 1914 C. 1909 D. 188069. The Germans attacked Belgium because _.A. Belgium and Germany had been enemies for many yearsB. Belgium helped France which was Germanys enemyC. it was easier to conquer Belgium than FranceD. they wanted to enter France by way of Belgium70. When the war broke out, King Albert was _.A. sure of victory and decided to fight onB. not sure of victory but he decided to fight onC. certain of defeat and yet decided to fight onD. not certain of victory and so decided not to fight on71. King Albert died _.A. in a fighting B. in an accident C. in an army hospital D. in the war against GermanyPassage DRead the following advertisements and choose the best answers.1. ASSISTANT WANTED for busy restaurant. Some evening and weekend work. All meals free. Ring 3320178.2. JOIN OUR FOOTBALL TEAM. Boys and girls wanted to play in local football team. Aged 913. Meet in Green Park on Fridays at 3 p.m.3. ROOM TO RENT. Small room to rent in city centre flat above restaurant. Newly painted with modern furniture. Near main railway station. Buses pass front door. Phone 3332104. SEA VIEW HOLIDAY FLATS. Set in lovely gardens; 5 minutes walk from beach; Enjoy your own cooking; MODERN KITCHEN IN EVERY FLAT5. SEA VIEW HOTEL Near sea and sands; beautiful grounds; children welcome; THREE FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANTS Ann has always wanted to work in a restaurant. She thinks theyre exciting places. Its hard work but she isnt lazy. You have to work on Saturdays and Sundays but you get other days off. Its not very well-paid, but who cares about money?72. Why does ANN want to get the job in the restaurant?A. Its an easy job. B. The pay is good and the food is free.C. She thinks it would be fun.D. You get long holidays.TOM: Theres a new football team standing in the village, Mum. Im old enough to play in it. We stop school at half past three, so Id have plenty of time.MUM: Well, I suppose you could do your homework later. But look, Tom, you havent read the advertisement carefully. You cant possibly play for this team.73.Why cant TOM play for the new football team? _.A. Hes not old enough. B. Its in a different village.C. Schools stops too late D. He has to do his homework. MAN: Im looking for a room to rent. It doesnt matter how big it is. I dont care what color the walls are or how old the furniture is. Ive got to study for my exams, so the house must be quiet. GIRL: There are some advertisements for rooms in the paper. What about this one? MAN: Yes Yes thats all right. Oh dear, no,